Photography: I got comments!

I love working with Mark. Then I go to his website here and I discover that my photos are up there as well. It's always a bit of a thrill.

So I click in to my favorite shot, and I discover that people have left comments! In fact! For some, this shot, is their favorite as well. It's incredibly flattering... Mark has a great eye, and no doubt he's going to be a very successful photographer very soon.

So if you need photos done, this is the man to do them! You're in the Toronto/GTA area, you need some hip photos taken. Log into his website, and get in touch with him. In all fairness, you'll love the results.

Adventures in Internet Dating!

So yeah, I'm single. And, with single-dom comes certain freedoms! You don't have to worry about what your partner might think, you can go out to a bbq on a whim, and you don't have to worry about why he's feeling neglected because you've got lots on your plate.

But, my favorite, is checking out the dudes on internet dating sites. This medium has provided me with too many great stories, from Bugman (A handsome poli-sci student who's apartment was so messy a swarm of worms covered the ceiling of his apartment. This was appropriate date conversation, how?) t0 the eldery 25 year old (a young man who drove the biggest boat of a bmw, wore ridiculous loafers and talked about his job with some industrial contractor - Wait! IS THAT... BRILL CREAM IN YOUR HAIR!?)

My faithful blog readers have read about Rohi about my thoughts on barechested photos and now you will all be able to read about the gent I had to SERIOUSLY think about posting about. He is so needy, so out of touch with women, so keen to be the "Sensitive Sexy Man" that he is the extreme in ridiculousness.

Listen there's nothing I can say that would EVER add more humour to this. In fact, when you don't think it could get any funnier it does. From his opening that professes his belief in "Loyalty, not monogamy... where couples should have sex with others together" to a bizarre quote from an ex attesting to his date worthiness "Sexually insatiable and dominant in a sweet way". I thought the laughs stopped there, but, trust me they most definitly do not! This is a listing that just keeps on giving, like him... if you're shaven.

Click on the photos for this complete profile and photo and HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Somewhere I'm going to be punished for laughing over this guy's misery... I mean we ALL deserve to be loved, right? But, I know this post will bring a smile to someone's face, and it's entirely possible, this guy isn't even serious!! I MEAN, HOW COULD HE!?

D. I truly am honoured you sent me a smile. I don't think I need to ask you about your last appearance on Springer! Baby, you're Springer's all time season favorite!

Get a Grip!

My friend is a gifted singer/songwriter. Why not log into her myspace, check out her track and let her know what you're thinking.

Are you feeling this song?

It's pretty catchy.

Stupid Things I Did This Morning!

While explaining how to operate a database to a student I poured drink mix into my bottle of Perrier...

Don't shake the Perrier. Whatever you do. Just don't do it.

Yes, I know how it goes. But, it goes to show, even I am not above the laws of physics.

It was a harsh wake up call.

My Favorite Things

Listen if Oprah can have a tv show dedicated to her favorite things, then I can at least BLOG about my favorite things!

1. Sunny days
2. Hanging out with friends and being ridiculously silly.
3. High heels. High High heels, nothing less than 3" please!
4. Brown Rice chips and guacamole
5. Teen Girl Squad
6. Ask a Ninja cartoons.
7. Blogging mindless blogs.
8. Helping others.
9. Mindless tv on Mtv (guys you'll never understand... us girls LOVE Laguna Beach & My Super Sweet Sixteen)
10. Smarties.

Simple and straight to the point. Just a simple girl with simple tastes.

Newsflash: TTC Transit Strike

Could the TTC be any more dramatic?
Please!
Shutting down an entire system- illegally, I might add- all over a union-management battle that had been brewing for months on several issues including the safety of drivers allegedly attacked while trying to make some commuters pay their fares. Health premiums, job evaluations and a move to make cleaning crews and employees who maintain the tracks to work permanent night shifts were also an issue.

TTC Officials deny any involvement claiming that the union set up picket lines preventing operators from signing to bring out their buses and street cars.

Torontonians are pissed because:

1. No warning to possible strike. Thereby inconveniencing millions of commuters.
2. Consistant fare hikes saw TTC fare rise from $2.25 to $2.75 in less than a year.
3. No reimbursement for monthly pass holders.
4. The sheer absurdity of a random strike.

This is why I don't take TTC. I walk, I Autoshare, I do anything I can NOT to take the TTC. Union officials feel no responsibility towards the Toronto public, and use their position as a bargaining chip. Holding commuters hostage after they endure fare hikes, intermittent service and might I add there was a time where I fell injured at Rosedale station and the TTC operator DID NOT come to my aid. I was outside in pain on the walkway for a good 10-15 minutes before a woman and her daughter came to my assistance.

In my mind, the TTC has abused their power, and, they deserve to have the privilege of a union revoked. That is the union officials feel that shirking their responsibility to provide transit service to the people of Toronto then they have no civic responsibility and they deserved to be punished.

Weekend Trip: Niagara May Two Four PART 1

In Canada we have a little cottage tradition called "May Two Four". Like most things in Canada, don't be confused by the name. Like PC means President's Choice, and not Politically Correct, May Two Four means the preferred quantity of alcohol and not the date. It's so confusing isn't it?

Well May Two Four was a bit of a sad weekend for me, memories were stirred and I needed to Get the F*ck out of the city. Recognizing this, Nicola shouts, "LET'S GO TO NIAGARA!" and of course, what Nicola wants, Nicola gets. I think it's a common attribute of the name.

- How are we getting there?
- I don't know... Rent a car?
- No gas and rental will be like $200
- Yeah... Bus?
- That is NOT sexy. Maybe on the way back.o to a club, we're going to have so much fun, you're going to forget all about what ails you!?
- LIMO! LET'S TAKE A LIMO THERE!
- Well how then?
- Ummm...
- We can stay at the Radisson, we can get a good rate there. It's connected to the Fallsview Casino.
- Wicked!
- We'll gamble, go to a haunted house, have a good supper, g

And so it begins... Check out the view from our stretch. Complete with Champagne, leather seats, stereo, light show, room for 10, and a best friend, we have the most comfortable ride to Niagara ever. Surprisingly enough, it's less than renting a car, more fun than you'll ever know and as convenient as calling a cab. Mo our driver was awesome, and he can take some serious abuse, that's for sure!

So we took photos... Lots of photos... Seriously, how could we not? So we posed for photos with no make up on like we were the shiiiiiit.

Nicola lounging with a pillow and drink, watching some television. And, I... umm... with sexy shoes on pretending I'm a Guess shoe model in the very back.

We get settled in our room (video to eventually come)!
Have some dinner and then we get ready for a night of insanity minus the camera. We forgot it in the room... so you'll have to wait for the conclusion!

Trust me! Part Deux is awesome!

Summary of Friday Night

Movement @ Supermarket
It took FOREVER to get out last night.
Tara and I ate, chilled, made ourselves pretty and left for her place by The Grand Hotel. Nicola soon joined up with us, complete with juice and alcohol.
Nicola - OMG, TARA! YOUR CAT!! SHE'S DRINKING ALCOHOL!
Tara - Yeah, she does that.
Nicola - WHAT?! THAT'S THE CUTEST THING I EVER SAW!!
Karma - ... ... ...
Nicola - LOOK SHE'S DIPPING HER PAW IN AND DRINKING! Awwwwe, you want some vodka, Kitty?
Tara - She drinks it straight, too.
Karma - ... ... ... I have nothing to say. That's the most amazing thing I ever saw.
We pack up our stuff and head out to Supermarket. We dance like fools while I battle a horrible cold. Did they just totally remix Radiohead? That's the coolest thing I ever heard!?!
The most amazing thing that we saw was a woman dancing with a bottle of beer in each hand, wearing a Suzy Shier dress, and working it like Elaine from Seinfeld while her gangly middle aged partner hiked his - just a little bit too tight - acid washed jeans up and tucked his shirt (or belly) into the pants. Muay sexitay!
Time to dance the robot!
Oh it's over, let's go to Fran's and have a little something to eat. mmmm eggs and bacon. Delish!
Home, sleep, up, blog.That's life, Baby. That's my life. The party ;) Shhhhhhyeah right!

Friday Night!

The girls are going out! Can you dig it, Bitches?
Movement at Supermarket
Hot hot party with wicked music that's always just a little bit funky.
Not a lot!
Just a.... little bit!

Still waiting on Nicola to get me the photos from last weekend and the VIDEO!!!!

There are some hot shots.
Of my shoes.
The sexy stilletoes that MY MOM picked out!

Spontaneous Moment of Poetry

The paper cuts
The speeding hearts
The coffee is never strong enough

We were never too far
phone talking
beach walking
The sleeping pills don't fix those ills
you run from

I just think that maybe
I'll always be your baby
If I try hard enough

Here's the day we hope that never comes
Don't feed me words I can't swallow
You might be free, but, you're no sparrow
Just put it down and run with me

Is it Junkmail?

How do you know if that email in your spam folder really is from Paypal? Because the title reads like this:

Notification from Billgin Department

How do I contact the Billgin department? By emailing pennisdrugs@mail.com, of course!

It's a sad day in the internet world when Spam doesn't even try to blend in anymore, and yet, people still get taken for a ride.

What I hate on Myspace

Stupid trashy little bitches who layer an mp3 player and a video to go off simultaneously.
Then there's glittering flashing images, backgrounds of pin up girls and who knows what.
Just randomly visit a myspace and you'll hit on one.
They are also friends with Tila Tequila.

Why does it seem that Myspace is a networking tool for strippers, nude models and indie musicians?

You Too Can Issue Parking Tickets!

Until the City of Toronto's appeal goes through, private businesses can issue parking tickets! What that means is, even if you don't get an official City of Toronto parking guastapo ticket offending your windsheid, the ticket that is there, you do have to pay for.

Toronto motorists were getting screwed before hand, but, now, ya'll are going to get raped... prison style. So you might as well just bend over and...

I can understand the POV of the businesses who would discover an unknown car parked on their private property. Heck, I would be pissed as well! Pissed that the car parked there is just a freeloader, and pissed that I would have to call a city parking enforcement officer to come and issue a ticket (complete with city logo) AND THEN I would be royally peeved that all the income generated from the ticket would go to the city, not the business.

It was an obvious city cash grab.
I personally would rather the business call the enforcement officer, issue the ticket and then the funds go to the business. I rather that over the business owner issue the ticket, because honestly, that'll have every car tagged all the time... where's the parking charity in this city?

I choose not to drive. I think it's a minor waste of time and money. I mean, you can pretty much walk everywhere. And, for places you can't walk to, you can take an Autoshare (I'm avoiding TTC because they keep hiking the fare every other day. I can't keep up, and honestly, the service was barely worth $2.10 and now it's hardly worth $2.75.)

Toronto is a city out to grab your money.

Celeb Gossip: Brangelina Baby Photos for Peace

Brangelina are now in Namibia. Their celebrity status is causing such a ruckous that simply their presence is drumming up a new form of tourism... "Surgery and Safari" trips. It's completely messed up, I know, but, people follow their idols to the far reaches of the world.

Anyway, what I really wanted to tell you all is that Brangelina have decided to sell the first photos of their baby to an undisclosed publication (reportedly People) in exchange for over 2 million quid. The money will be donated to UNICEF and children of the world can all rejoice in the bliss of Brangelina's experiment in perfecting human genetics.

wacky.
but nice.

Geisha's in the Quad!

And me without my camera.
It's Asian Invasion week at U of T!!

Bring on the ninjas!

or just simply ask a ninja. Click on the pamphlets for more information.

The People Who Visit My Blog

Well, recently my blog has started to hit the roof with an unprecedented number of daily hits. Going from an average of 2-3 people a day to 40 people a day and now finally 100+ people a day!

So I wanted to extend a huge thank you to all the folks that return daily to catch what's new on Karmacake! I may not have your names, but, I'll give a few shout outs and maybe you'll know who you are.

Big Love to my visitor from UPEI! Please post comments, good or bad, I really dig it that someone from back home is trolling my page.

Big Hugs to my visitor from Thornhill who uses Rogers. You've visited my site 33 times, so I'm obviously doing something of interest! Let me know what you want more of and I'll deliver!

Then I also get a lot of visitors to Karmacake from all around the world. Including, England, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, and of course USA! Kansas, I see you!

The most popular way that people are getting to the blog is mostly through google. Just by typing in "Day in the life of an Egyptian Girl" or "Karma Shwarma" and oddly enough searches involving porn. Which I'm not entirely sure how that worked out.

In the end, thanks everyone for visiting Karmacake! If you didn't visit, then I wouldn't blog.

Love

How Jem Influenced My Life

If you grew up in the 80's then chances are high that you tuned into Jem and the Holograms. It was a wicked show that I lived for every single day of my life! Hey, when you're 7 what else is there, honestly?
I never missed an episode. She was my hero! She had it all, the life, the friends, the romance, the career, the fame the fortune and she was a little glam pop star.

So today, want for something to blog about, I went on a search for a Jem and the Holograms t-shirt and I started to think. That show kind of helped to mold my life... stay with me and I'll outline it in point form:

- Jerrica Benton (Jem's alter ego) is a hard working family girl. A philanthropist by trade she runs the Starlight Foundation, a foster home for under privileged youth.

I am a hard working family girl who is a fundraiser by day.

- Jerrica's secret life is Jem. Jem allows Jerrica to be glamourous pop star by night, and the money she makes as Jem supports the Starlight Foundation.

I do the pageant, modelling, tv thing in my spare time. And, I donate to the arts and sit on a committee at the Canadian Opera Company for a fundraising event.

- Jerric/Jem has their love of their life that they can never truly be with because of her secret life.

I have an on again off again ex who I can never be with because he doesn't have his shit together.

- Jem's hair is blond and bright pink.

My hair is candy apple red, blond and brown. Because I can!

See, Jerrica/Jem had it all, and I try to as well. Then Jem was pulled off the air because Barbie came out with the Rockers and killed Jem... then Mattel came out with Maxie to replace Jem and that was a hideous show feature some character named mushroom... so then I got interested in boys cartoons like Batman and Spiderman.

They may not have battled eating disorders, drugs and fame, but, they did have nice bodies and had really great gadgets. I wanted to be Batman's Catwoman... *sigh*

Celeb Sighting: Spencer Rice Checked me Out

Fans of Kenny vs. Spenny.

Latest news... I was standing on yonge street today chatting with my girl, Yaz on the phone when none other that Spencer Rice (aka - Spenny of Kenny vs. Spenny) walked past me. And, while he passed me, he blatantly checked me out. Not once, but, twice with potentially a third looksee.

I didn't know what to say, so I just smiled a little smile and proceeded to share the event with my friend.

Was that the biggest thrill of the day? Yes, I'm afraid so... it was nearly as exciting as sharing a moment with LL Cool J during film fest last year. He looked at me and said "hey" it was a meaningful experience for both of us that won't soon be forgotten.

I'm afraid I have no photo, but, Spenny was confirmed by my friend Mark Bradfield who saw Kenny pass him at College and Yonge only a few minutes later.

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Snapshot: Outside my Window

Right now there's a beautiful scene outside. Framed by my office window, I look into the vibrant green courtyard in my building.

There in the middle is a young woman and her friends practicing martial arts. Her motions are so fluid, filled with purpose, concentration and pose.

Now a days people aren't nearly so open with being outdoors doing these sorts of activities. I guess people are afraid of being on display.

But, the rarity of this particular display, is making me happy.

I wish I had a camera so I could share it!

Asshole Alert: Dumb Ex Boyfriends

So you all know about the KMS California thing I did and the online voting module. So needless to say I emailed my contacts to vote for me. This list also included an ex boyfriend. An ex who I thought was on the road to being a friend! I guess I was terribly wrong!!!

Funny thing is, English is his and my first language! Yeah, I know, I don't know why was it written in French. Wacky.

From : Michael G
Sent : April 24, 2006 6:26:48 PM
To: mskarmacake
Subject: RE: Vote for me as the next face of KMS California Hair Care

Youps! J'ai vote pour Janine.. desole!

Subject: Vote for me as the next face of KMS California Hair Care
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:25:46 +0000
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/html; format=flowed
X-OriginalArrivalTime: 20 Apr 2006 19:25:49.0493 (UTC) FILETIME=[3B159650:01C664B0]

top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.iamkmscalifornia.com/" target=_blank>http://www.iamkmscalifornia.com/

Wish me luck! Send me lots of positive vibes! And, vote vote vote!

All the best,

Marie

CAUGHT YOU!

I see you watching me.
Don't think I don't know.

Indecision: What to write about?

Hmmm....
May 23, 2006 @ 10:43 in the A.M.

I am at a loss for words when it comes to deciding what to write about. I had an eventful weekend, and while I wait for the photos I don't know what to blog about!!

I'm currently drinking: Bolthouse Farms "Perfectly Protein" Vanilla Chai Tea.
I'm sitting at work, working on RSVP lists.
I'm feeling a little lonesome, newly found independance is a little overwhelming, especially for change weary little Virgo's like myself.
I'm also feeling a little sleepy.

Hugs: Message For Julie

I have theories about breakups. I think that something cosmically triggers break ups, you laugh, but it's TRUE!
Seriously, everything was going great and then BANG! SIDESWIPED! Myself and many of my girlfriends are all living through our own sort of break up. It always happens in cycles. It's like nature weeding out the weak.

I'm like "eh" I mean, mine has happened over and over and over again. And, yes, I'm a little sad, but, as always, I'm not defeated! If it's meant to be, it'll work out, but, ladies, and I'm talking to you too, Julie, I have this to say:

If your man is strong enough he will be there for you. If your man respects you enough he will be open to you. We all have our weaknesses, I may not be crying, but, I still harbour sadness and regret in my heart. Julie, I still look to the stars and pray my wish will come true.

But, before you wish, be sure you know what it is that you're wishing for. Because if you did make a wish, would you believe it could come true? You have to ask yourself if you really are ready for it, should it materialize. Ask yourself, are you ready to go through this pain again when he does it again? Or are you ready to accept that it may not happen for a really really really long time, possibly even after you've already moved on.

Remember, Leonardo DiCaprio only confesses now that he allowed the love of his life, Giselle Bundchen, get away. They were an on again off again romance for years! But like so many men he was not ready for a commitment! So they split.

Sometimes, it takes a while for your man to really appreciate what he had when he had it. And, that, my dear, is a lesson that you and I both must learn! Sadly enough, I just returned the Reef Bottle Opener shoes I special ordered for my ex's birthday... the same ones designed for Aussie Pro Surfer Mick Fanning with a neoprene thong so it wouldn't give him blisters if they got wet when he wore them at the beach. <-- That's love when you think about the blisters that could potentially form in between your mates toes!

yeesh!
no more!

Weekend Update: Bliss Spots

You shed a couple of tears and then when all is said and done you look up and you see a world that loved you before your relationship and still loves you now. It's simply how you choose to look at the world!

I choose to see it as a beautiful place!

So the weekend:

Last night, Oprah's 20th Anniversary DVD and Ravioli
Tonight, stretch limo to Niagara Falls for Casino and Jacuzzi. It's what my girls like to call "The Break up Suite" Nicola HATES that name, but, I don't think it's so bad!
Tomorrow night: Government with Fiona, Nicola, me and a few others.
Monday: TBD

Stay tuned for pictures, highlights and... VIDEO!

That's right, kids, through the magic of internet, networking and editing suites, KARMA CAKE WILL SOON HAVE VIDEO BLOGS!

love ya, leave ya.
happy May two four!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stewarding Relationships in a little slice of Canada

So I generated a little controversy. Meow. The island is pissed!

Well, here's what I have to say in response to Michelle's comment:

Part of building prosperity is stewarding relationships. By maintaining those ties individuals will then have a high likelihood of contributing back to the community.

And, the island needs some prosperity to help reinvigorate itself. We cannot forget that PEI and Ontario are Canada's only two provinces currently running a deficit.

In terms of home town support, it is a two way street. And, that is what I wish to address, if I'm not getting support from PEI, then why should my loyalties be so unwavering that I continue my support of the Island? Relationships don't work that way.

In NY I was selling PEI to editors from Elle Girl, Vogue, Flare, etc etc and then it dawned on me... they don't support their expats, so why ought I support them?

Now who are some notable expats? I was initially inspired by Curtis Barlow who was the CEO of Confed Centre, a very influencial man. He graduated from TOSH, just like me! He's presence and the publicity of his work assisted me to understand that there is a world far bigger than what I knew. A world, that would not be limited to me because I was born on PEI.
Where is he now? We don't know, he left the Confed Centre and now he's dead to the Island.

I believe it is important to create positive role models.
It is important to feature a "where are they now" feature in the paper. If only to give young Islanders a reflective surface that they can be proud of.

I use myself as an example, because, I work everyday to be an individual young Island women can look up to and I understand how dear it was to me when I found a role model.

Curtis Barlow's precedence assisted me to get into fundraising and marketing in not for profits. My own desire to be infront of a camera may have taken me to some interesting places, but, it is all apart of a plan to be an advocate for music and art in Canada.

Kitch: Bottle Mags!

Long weekend is HERE!

What am I going to do? Well, considering I'm on a sort of hiatus from the love of my life, I don't know. I could blog about men? That would be fitting, but oh sooooo cliché.

Cry a single tear for me, Canada, your sweetheart is sad.

But, not sad enough to ignore the call of totally novel, Beauty Magazines! Those ingenious Australians have gone and done it! Promoting the sale of bottle water by including a mini beauty magazine right on the label! How faburific is that?!

Novel.
No.
Periodical!

The iLove magazine is "published fortnightly" and is the world's first magazine on a bottle. The 32-page magazine contains love advice (send it my way, kiddies!), beauty, fashion, and club information.

It apparently is the answer to beating the boredom on transit, lunch, or at work. But, does it beat the boredom of bottled water? Well, at least now there's a REAL benefit to buying bottled water! A MAGAZINE!

I love fashion!

Recipes: Steakhouse Steak sans bbq

I got home late.
It was work, committee meeting then another committee meeting following that.
I got home.
I was hungry.
I don't eat past 8pm.
What do I have that's fast?
Sandwich?
No. No carbs after 4pm.
*sigh*
Chicken Fingers?
No. No crap. I ate super fatty ribs and potatoes two days in a row.
Man they were good!
FLANK STEAK! YEAH! THAT'S IT!
I combined:
1 T whole black peppercorns. Toasted & Crushed.
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4tsp ground dry thyme
1 drop liquid smoke mixed in 1 T olive oil.

I slathered the dry rub on the steak and let it sit for 10 minutes.
I returned to heat up my grill pan and brush on the oil/smoke mix.
grilled for 7 minutes each side.
Let sit 5 minutes
Sliced it up.
Ate it.
Loved it.
Wrapped up the rest, put it in the fridge.
Went to bed.

Had some fucked up dreams.
Woke up.
Came to work.
Responded to my first flame.
Blogged about my steak.
Chatted with Nicola on MSN.

Now I prep for Girls Night: Cycle 3 the America's Next Top Model Finale!

Gossip: Longoria isn't really #1

"So 91 to No. 1 was a big jump, and then to get it a second time in a row - I just couldn't believe it," she said Friday. "I was like, 'Surely there are more beautiful women in the world.' I can name 10."

You're right, Eva Longoria, there are more beautiful women in the world. Take Christine Aguilera for example.
It's true, Christine was approached first to be in the number 1 spot in Maxim's hot 100. Fortunately for Eva, she turned it down.

However, we all have to ask ourselves what is it about Maxim that was too unsavoury for the deliciously dirrrrrty Ms. Aguilera but not for Eva Diva? Maybe it has something to do with her last name: Long-whore-ria.

Prince Edward Island Apathy

Do you want to know what burns me? Yes, you're right, a lot of things get my knickers into various knot! But, what do I think is more appauling?

My hometown paper in Summerside, only seems to be interested in reporting about Locals that have done good, if that means the individual did well in sports, or maybe a showcase at the ECMA's.

I'm here to shout as loudly as I can "THERE ARE TONS OF US MAKING THE SCENE FROM PEI AND THE JOURNAL DOESN'T CARE!"

I could name a number of them right now, all in the arts, all doing something magnificent. A few are important lawyers heading up international law firms, battling international cases even! But, does the Journal Pioneer care about little more than their sports stars? Today they do! Today, they care about a gas station closing in Hunter River.

Recently walking away as the new face of KMS California haircare, I was shocked that I heard from so many media outlets but the one on PEI. And, I did send them a press release before leaving for NY.

This is a strong reason why so many of us leave PEI, why there's so little celebrity buzz, and why I may just stop saying I'm "Just a smalltown girl from PEI".

If PEI doesn't care, then, I don't care.

My Tip Hit Perez Hilton.com

I feel so luxurious!
I, Karma, just supplied Perez Hilton, super fabulous gossip gangsta, the tip of Kamizela's sejourn in NFLD.
You can read the hilarious post he wrote up here

So this is what it feels like to be a gossip columnist...
I wrote him, attached the link to the news clip.
He wrote back:

Thanks!!

xoxo

P.

And, I fell a little bit in love.

Model Gets Arrested in Newfoundland

32-year old model Marzena Kamizela was arrested in Newfoundland on Friday after assaulting crew members and being restrained on a flight bound for Stockholm.

The She entered court wearing leg shackles today to court and was sentanced one year of probation and fined $10,000. She was also ordered to pay British Airways $18,491.73 in compensation for the costs of rerouting the New York to Stockholm flight to Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

The once fabulous model appeared in Versace campaigns and Martini ads, however, I couldn't find a single shot. Apparently, she didn't pay her web dues so her website was shut down!

British media reported that Manchester City soccer star Danny Mills had to help handcuff Kamizela, but police wouldn't confirm that.

Maybe he did and they were on their way to the kinky mile high club?

Activism: Pageantry and PETA

Here we go, my former competitor at Miss Universe Canada 2004, Brooke Johnston has snatched the title of "Lettuce Girl" as the official spokesmodel for PETA. Former spokesmodels have included Pamela Anderson and Puerto Rico beauty, Roselyn Sanchez.

I can tell you it was a pleasant shock to see Brooke dawning her lettuce leaves with pride in a skimpy ad for PETA. Shock because she was wearing little more than lettuce leaves. Pleasant because she is working hard for something she believes in.

I wrote her an email to see what's up, and what her thoughts on using sex to promote a cause. Just waiting on the response!

Here's a photo from MUC 2004 where I got to know both Brooke and Natalie (now Miss Universe), I'm not in this shot, but, thems the breaks sometimes. I do have images to prove I was there!

This just goes to prove that you should never deny yourself the opportunity to experience new things or make new acquaintances. It's kind of exciting to now be acquainted with yet another amazing woman who is tearing down barriers for what she believes in!

Personal Update: I Have A Myspace!

While I lie in wait for KMS to connect with me and give me information on the next stage of my involvement with them I kick back and chill with my peeps in and out of U of T.

On the weekend I ran into Bobby Manning, fellow co-host of Live from a Small Room and shared a brief moment in a loud club. Conversation was brief, but, he's a great guy and I know that the show will be a blast to do. Keep your fingers crossed that the pilot gets picked up!!

Sorry, no photos yet, but, as soon as there are some shots of all of us from LFSM, I'll be sure to share them with everyone.

But, even before running into Bobby at Tangerine, my girlfriend pointed out to me the success of a model on this month's cover of "Stuff".

"You know she got famous through her Myspace."
"What?"
"Yeah, it's true, she changed it up everyday"
"Well, that goes to show you. You never know who's going to be looking at your Myspace."

Soon after that I tossed up a myspace You can visit it here. Lots of photos, not really a blog there, I mean, I blog here! Can't have too many blogs.

Also, keep an eye on this space for upcoming video blogs of my girls and I in the city.

Keep an eye on the Myspace for tons of photos, important bulletins and my reel, whenever that'll be done!

CanCon: 5th Ranger Trailer

wow.
Who said SARS killed the Canadian film market!?
Shot over one week in a Markham historical park, two brothers, a handy cam and an absence of talent, run back inforth in an overgrown field shouting while waving prop guns.
This is also known as: The 5th Soldier...

Click here to "enjoy" the trailer.

Did you enjoy the mushroom cloud of poo? That totally explains the grey weather outside! Don't forget your umbrella, kids, shitstorm's a brewing!

"A" for effort boys. But, how many times can we see you run back and forth in the same patch of grass? Give me a second I'll count.... I got to 13 and I had to stop.

Is the movie lacking in hotties? THANK GOD NO! They are casting so, if you're interested, do it, only if you're hotter than this man, supposedly named Nathan. His ability may be questionable, but, he's hot. Ladies, just turn down the volume, kick back, and enjoy.

Click Here for Audition Info.
Great shot of a 1970's white GE stove in a "rural European Home", they must've had a water wheel generate the electricity from the nearby babbling brook. I don't understand why that soldier doesn't rip the door off that bitch and use it as a shield.

Well anyway, that's my thoughts for today.

Trend Alert: What's Hot in Toronto

So here's the latest! Torontonians are cruising around the city now in cute ballet inspired flats in everything from metallics to even cute sporty little Pumas.

Lindsay Lohan may have been praised on Perez Hilton.com for single handedly reviving the legging trend, but, please make no mistake! Uber trendy Torontonian trendsters have been baffling me with this look since early February. You want it? Simple, grab yourself som mid calf leggings with (or without) lace trim and wear under your favorite knee length dress, skirt or how about the trendy shirt dress.

Shirt dresses are hitting the streets as one of the newest looks for this spring. I think we all sort of fell in love with the idea when the mannequin clad H&M preview of Stella McCartney for H&M line hit the net. So grab a cute shirt dress and slick on a wide belt around your waist.

Update from the Clothing Show: Nicola and I hit the Clothing show this weekend. We were a little disappointed, the bargains we're few and far between, however, what was everywhere? Too much effing smelly vintage, faded tshirts and cropped cargos.

What we didn't see enough of? Fabulous belts (wide, corset inspired, obi inspired), long in the body shirts that weren't made of jersey cotton, ballet slippers, hair bands and pearls!

Trend alert: Try mixing a little punk with a little princess. And, you'll get a surprisingly wearable and girly look.
Soft hair with multiple head bands, maybe a tennis shirt dress found at American Apparel, a pair of leggings and some ballet slippers. Or cut up an old t-shirt and reassemble with multiple safety pins, pair with a pair of tight cropped jeans or pants, ballet slippers and maybe a streak of red in your hair.

My Thoughts on Digital Music Sharing

Personally, I've completely washed my hands of downloading music. Truthfully, I use an old computer, have a slow connection (thank you Rogers), and don't have time to dedicate to trying to local music files that aren't dummies.

I've discovered Yahoo! Music where it's like a internet radio service, but, the benefit is that you can hear on demand the songs you want, it's a free service, and you can customize it to the music you want to hear. That's exactly what I want.

Also, Rogers on Demand has a free Indie Music portal so you can watch videos of various Independant Canadian Artists. Which I dig. I dig alot.

I feel that the direction that artists are taking is much more progressive then the stagnating stance of the record companies. But, then historically, artists have been the ones that define community standards. They push the envelope, they dwell and the create beautiful art and often poignant commentary. I trust them more than I trust an executive who believes that a loss in a few million dollars is a significant drop in the pan for an industry that generates billions.

That's pocket change!
Mr. Record Exec, please run and shed your crocodile tears for all but me! I feel no sympathy for you!

Artist Petition Ottawa on Copyright Law

It's a story we hear, over and over and over again. The illegal download of digital music files is hurting the earnings of musicians and record companies world wide.
Well, in Canada, it's refreshing to see musicians band together, form a coalition (Canadian Music Creators Coalition), and petition Ottawa for sensible solutions in recuperating the loss.

Some of the biggest names in Canadian music feel strongly that harsh copyright laws that make it easier for record companies to sue fans for digital file sharing isn't the right way to go.

Today, Steven Page of the Barenaked Ladies, alongside Brendon Canning of Broken Social Scene, sat down with Canadian Heritage Minister Bev Oda and Industry Minister Maxime Bernier to ask them to lay off Canadian Digital Music Fans.

"This effort is not about giving our music away, it's about encouraging innovative approaches that will compensate musicians and protect music fans from litigation," Page said Monday in a release.

These artists, for which Page and Canning spoke on their behalf of, feel"This effort is not about giving our music away, it's about encouraging innovative approaches that will compensate musicians and protect music fans from litigation," Page said Monday in a release.

It's exciting to hear that through the din of big record labels pushing for ease to sue, artists on the other hand are looking for a solution to regain lost revenue, but, still allows the medium of digital file sharing to evolve. In fact, it's quite possible that harsher penalties within the copyright law may just squash ingenuity all together and prevent newer more exciting digital music models from being developped.

It is important for the politicians to take their cue from the artists themselves and not from the record labels. NDP Heritage critic, Charlie Angus said, "This issue is about artists who have adapted to new digital markets and an industry that is trying to use legislation to impose a 20th-century business model on a new generation of fans. There is no going back. Canadian bands have thrived and adapted. It's time Parliament woke up to this fact."

The coalition includes musicians Sam Roberts, Broken Social Scene, the Barenaked Ladies, Sum 41, Billy Talent, Bob Ezrin, Feist, Stars, Sarah McLachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace), Dave Bidini (Rheostatics), John K. Samson (Weakerthans), Sloan, the Stampeders and Randy Bachman.

The Canadian Recording Industry Association has been pressing for tighter controls on how music is distributed, saying the industry has lost close to $6 million in retail sales since the advent of online music trading.

Association president Graham Henderson scoffed Monday at the idea of bringing in more levies on blank media, noting how unpopular the existing tax is. He said legal downloading is available now that gives music lovers the songs they want and pays artists for their work.

Massive Thank You!

Not only did I win the "I Am KMS California" contest, but, I also was the public's choice. Yes, your voting results were revealed and I was one of the three contestants who won People's Choice. Such an honour... I've never been any public's choice for anything!

If you want to check out the other contestants, you want to see photos of the Gastineau Girls or Jess Zaino then log into www.iamkmscalifornia.com and see the excitement that was the I Am KMS California.

Again, great contest, great people, great everything. We're all just waiting on what our next steps are going to be as representatives. First off, I have to say, my bio is only a wee bit sensational. The Arab Royalty bit is true, but, it's distant distant ancient relatives back in the days of lore. However, I'm not opposed if anyone wants to reinstate my family as royalty.

Here's me molesting Edwin Johnston one of the Canadian KMS Artistic Team. Oh, the intoxication of winning made me forget myself, but, he was a real gent to allow me to try and plant one on him.
We make a handsome couple, don't we?

Tonight it's the Liberal Hospitality Suites. So I'll be doing my thing with the Michael Ignatieff suite. I believe I'll be serving as it's my sister's hard work and planning that's going into making the event a success.

Open Note to Ashlee Simpson's New Nose

Dear recently modified facial appendage,

Being a newer slimmer and sexier you is great, but, don't think that's going to help fool the public in believing your host has talent.

Remember the over publicized SNL Fiasco? Or the crowd of 72,000 booing your host at the Orange bowl? Did you forget this comment about Ashlee's voice being "a cross between a political prisoner being tortured and a test of the Emergency Broadcast System." Oh we all know how harsh those MSNBC.com commentators can be.

We all thought that it would've been Ashlee to break under the pressure and not you! It was Papa Joe Simpson wasn't it? He called you fat didn't he?

Whatever the reason, you never needed to be that skinny. When Ashlee's 15 minutes blows over you're just going to be a skinny nose on a big head.

kc

ps - I Karma find the new nose to be evocative of wacko jacko. It is HID-EE-OUS!... Heinous Nasous. Oh, Ashlee, you were so cute and approachable before. Did no one tell you that this whole perfection fad will change and blow a different direction. When it does, what will you do then?

Update: Clay's Bitch Responds To Me.

So a while ago I posted about Clay Aiken's fugly pornstar love puppet John Paulus' blog.

Of course, me being me, I had to reach out and tell this dude to just stop embarrassing himself and to go on with his life. Isn't that the foundation for all good breakups?

So here's the dialogue:

At 9:47 AM, KarmaCake said...

It might be more interesting if you hooked it up with someone who wasn't Clay Aiken.
Everyone knows he's gay.
But, truthfully, and not to hurt your feelings, no one really cares to hear about Clay his trists or his slighted lovers.
I thought your blog was a joke until it was apparent that it was very very true.
I'm so sorry.
For your own self respect delete the blog and go on with your life.

At 10:13 AM, John Paulus said...

Karmacke: you really think that no onw really cares? I suggest you check out the counter at the bottom of my blog and take note that in 48 hours I have over 10,000 visitors to my site. I have now partnered with other outlets to carry breaking news about Clay Aiken and I will post it here as a "one stop" place for pleople Aiken for news about Clay.

INSERT SARCASM
Thank God, someone is fulfilling the public's need for breaking news about Clay Aiken.

Seriously now, I think that RCA is reflecting the public opinion on Clay Aiken by "post-poning" production indefinitly on Clay's latest release. In fact, they are encouraging Gaykin to do like fellow 'mo Barry Manilow and release a cover album.

There's nothing that old ladies and the infirm love better than a pumpin' cover album.

Reminder: Celeb Fragrance Lines!

Here's something that's bringing up the rear of celeb trends! Behind the cutsy couple nicknames, ie- Vaughniston, behind the humans as accessories ie- trashy boyfriends ala Britaline or Nicole Richie's "singer" Taryn Manning and yes, even behind the celebrity baby boom, you will find the sweet smell of success: Celebrity Fragrance Lines.

In a scent-sitive (har har) modern age it's difficult to imagine anyone truly making money off of these ventures. But, they all are doing it, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, J Lo and now even tennis star Maria Sharapova.

Why are they doing this in face of a declining women's fragrance market in North America? Well, large cosmetic companies are hoping that the celebrity endorsement route will help to reinvigorate sales. ha ha. not likely!

Sure Britney's fragrance Curious was the #1 seller over the holiday season in 2004, but, was that an anomily? Chances are...

I really love how the fragrances really are not representational of the scents of the celebrities. You know, I imagine Paris Hilton's fragrance to smell like sex and cheap film, Britney Spear's scent to smell like hooch & fried chicken, Maria Sharapova's scent to smell like Tennis Player B.O. and J Lo's to smell like money.

Okay, not compelling, but, give me a break. I'm sleepy!