Every Little Thing That is Discovered

[shanmonster]

I have a busy week ahead of me, ranging from the mundane to the wonderful. Today's adventure begins with a visit to the dentist for a cleaning (I still have to really force myself to go, after that tooth-pulling fiasco that left me in the hospital), continues with more writing (dance organization membership stuff and promotional materials for 8 Digital), and ends with an hour of dance. Tomorrow begins with a trip to a Buddhist temple in Mississauga to celebrate the Chinese new year, continues with a dance class, and ends with kung fu training. Moving right along, I have a LARP event on Saturday where I'll be once again donning elf ears, armour, and black makeup and beating people up with a foam sword. Then I'm back to kung fu again, the next day.

I've discovered a ballet school that offers drop-in classes on Wednesday nights. It's fairly close to where I teach, so when I'm through teaching eastern dance to seniors, I can work on developing my western dance background. And then maybe at next year's On the Move conference, I'll be able to participate when the instructor wants a grande jettée.

I'm still looking for ways to increase my income without resorting to taking a job I'll loathe. Modeling is one of those ways. I noticed a photographer in Toronto is looking for alt models. Are you familiar with Santillo Photography? I am reluctant to work with new photographers until I'm familiar with their reputation. I either want to know more about him from someone I trust, or I want to be able to bring along an escort to ensure my safety.

Ready for some links? Here you go:

Pure Energy: A Critical Look At Energy Drinks: A crazy person decides to drink and review thirteen energy drinks over the course of a weekend.

Quarter of Brits think Churchill was myth: poll: This reminds of an anecdote I heard in which a history professor was discussing WWII with a freshman class. Upon seeing utter bafflement on their faces, he asked what was wrong. "Why is it called World War Two?" asked one student. The rest of the students stared at the professor expectantly.... Talk about a serious gap in education!

Pelvic floor exercises 'help men too': Pfizer likely doesn't want people to know that doing Kegels can make Viagra unnecessary for many men.

Save Mom's Life, Kick Loose Deadly Tumor From Mom's Cervix While Still in Womb: Ki-ai!

Cap'n Danger Baby Chute: I think I should buy one of these for my nephew. What do you think, raine_storm?

Popple Cat Dog: The most creative taxidermy I think I've ever seen--as equally disgusting as it is cool.

Volunteer in Canada and Abroad: I've wanted to do humanitarian work in other countries for most of my life. Maybe I'll be able to do it within the next five years.

Comments

[zombienought.livejournal.com]

I was recently surprised to learn that Churchill was
an influential participant even in World War I.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I think I'd have been more surprised to learn that Sherlock Holmes was a Thompson gunner.

[xypharan.livejournal.com]

I could probably escort you to a modeling session if you wanted. I could actually use a little cash in hand myself these days so if this guy is any good maybe he needs a male model too. ;)

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

That would be awesome! Go to the website and write in to the guy. He's looking for tattooed/pierced models.

[xypharan.livejournal.com]

Should I mention we are both interested?

safety?

[(Anonymous)]

to ensure your safety???

girl, you know kung fu. :)

Re: safety?

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

He might know more.

Re: safety?

[(Anonymous)]

Hello, this is SANTILLO - first I always have a female makeup artist on-set during the entire photo session. Like a doctor, I can't risk my reputation and career - so there is always a 3rd person (generally female) when I shoot. I have numerous client references I can forward to you directly if you would like. Secondly, just call me and we can talk.