I don’t really know what is considered ‘too much information’ on these things. I’ll try to give you what I think are the basics.
1. I live and work in Toronto. Everyday, I try to convince the people around me (but mostly myself) that I am urbane/chic/cool enough to be a natural Torontonian. Most days (20:1), I fail. The truth is, I’m from Barrie. Apparently, a 45-minute drive North is far enough to make a noticeable distinction in demeanor and style. No matter how far away I stay from white, suburbanite culture (e.g. American Eagle, Jack Johnson), people still ask me where I’m from, even after living here for five years.
1a. Addendum: I now work in Mississauaga and live in Hamilton. I no longer have anything to prove.
2. I’m not really into music. Shocking, I know. If you want the story on that, read this.
3. My husband has a daughter, making me a step-mother. So, along with being a somewhat normal twenty-something who likes to go out, imbibe, sleep in and spend irresponsibly, I also wipe noses, give baths, read stories and give (short) lectures. It’s quite the juxtaposition. I would write about her more but I feel guilty.
4. I have a major inconsistency in my life where I hold strong feminist views but still enjoy listening and dancing to hip hop/rap songs that make women out be semen receptacles.
5. I’m a writer. I like writing. I don’t know why I didn’t start a blog sooner.
August 15, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Jen, you are so web 2.0!
August 20, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Jen, this is fantastic!
I’m now officially one of your Blog fans. Can’t wait to read more!
September 3, 2008 at 3:29 pm
You have the courage of a Che and the dignity of a fine cigar! Keep up the fight soldier! I will now retire to my bunker at the Brisas Del Caribe. Ole!
September 11, 2008 at 5:17 pm
now, get a gmail account and I’ll start sharing some excellent PR, MarComm, Social Media and miscellaneous blogs and articles with you!
September 11, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Small steps, Jack!
January 24, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Hey Jen,
Could you shoot me an email with your email address….I’d like to talk to you about a little copywriting gig……Jack sent me!
January 24, 2009 at 4:58 pm
oops….here’s mine janice@thelainggroup.ca