| Where have I been and business plans. |
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| 09:35am 13/03/2007 |
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Dear Livejournal,
I just realized we haven't spoke since the new year, and I was reminded of the brief period in which we spoke in letters, and had to come back to it. Sorry to hear you are falling apart, but most times I come to visit you it's mostly just Dilbert on my friends page, and all the time I used to share with you I have given partly to Facebook, and partly to my real life. I'm sorry it had to come to this.
Currently I am writing to you form London (ontario) where I have come to visit my sister. It has been good adventures of going out with her and her friends, and attending her university experiences. However, I do miss home and sleeping on the floor is starting to make me sore. I know in old times I would have shown you these pictures, livejournal, but since Facebook makes it so easy, I have given them to it. I'm sorry.
In completely unrelated news, I have created my business plan, and hope to get started implementing it in may at the latestm when I graduate. I'm going to make a screen printing company! I plan to start on the internet, as it is the cheapest place to start a company. I will create designs and people can order them to be printed on various items sich as t-shirts, girly tees, camisoles, panties, sweaters, tote bags, etc. I'm hoping to make a presentation to my father to see if he would invest some money to help me get off the ground. I will of course be getting a full time job as well.
The things I need to do in before I can get started are,
-get a busniess liscence. (roughly $150) For this I need to decide on an official name for my business, and do a name check.
-Take t-shirt/stretch fabric cours at my school this may. This will help me to better understand the construction of T-shirts, and design them to my needs.
-Perfect my screen printing skills. this can be done through practice, as well as a course through algonquin college or through a friend of a friend, who has taught people in the past.
-Get web domain, and work with amateur web designer to have it up and running.
-Design and create the first group of shirts. Have my friends model them and work with an amateur photographer to get picturs for the website.
-Work on finding wholesale providers for my shirts
-Design and print Business Cards
-Advertise!
My Plans for Advertising and getting my name out there include:
-Giving shirts to all my friends for birthdays/Christmas. with this i will include a pile of my business cards that they are to carry in their wallets and give to anybody who compliments their shirt.
-Talk to local boutiques and stores, and commision them to sell my shirts in their sotres. Attach the website to the shirt. Eventually I hope to do this in Montreal and Toronto as well.
-Try to work with small local bands. Offer to help them design and print their merch, to get my name out there.
-Flyers, Flyers, Flyers
-Word of Mouth, and satisfying customers.
Well, what do you think? I'm looking for suggestions, as well as ideas for designs.
Ah, I'm kinda excited to get started. I also want to buy a button press so I can make and sell 1" pins. But those are like $200...so we'll see...
Well livejournal, Thats all I have in me. It's good to write down my business plan, but for now I must go back to the disaster my life is right now.
Please right back soon.
Your Friend,
Chelsea |
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| 2006 wasn't worth it. |
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| 01:40am 03/01/2007 |
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mood:  I never know anymore, music: The Lovely Feathers.
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Dear Livejournal,
I know we don't talk as much as we used to, but I think we've both become better people for it. Luckily, things haven't become akward between us, and I still feel comfortable writing you this letter.
Another year has come and gone, and I must say I'm doing okay with 2007 thus far. With 2006 ending just as it should, that is, helping Prianka to beat up Daniel, I feel content to leave negative feelings in the past, and move on to bigger, better, and more positive things for the upcoming year.
I've yet to come up with a single serious resolution, having already broken my resolution to speak in letters for the entire year, which is probably for the greater good of my social life. Of course, this doesn't mean I won't stil bust out the letters for special occaisions.
However, I do resolve to make some resolutions within the upcomming week. Most likely something lame like eating better, exercising, and trying not to fail.
New Years Eve itself was pretty awesome. Sorry we didn't invite you Livejournal, but you know how you get when you've been drinking...Highlights include singing, dancing and falling on the ice with so many great people.
I am supposed to graduate this year. Everybody keeps asking me what I'm going to do after I graduate. Please stop asking me that, it makes me wants to cry. I have no freaking idea!
On another negative note, I am starting to worry about the addiction Katie and I may have developed to Degrassi. I no longer have to feel emotions for myself, because they do it for me. What I mean to say is, [Dear Degrassi, Thank you for helping me to feel comfortable with my own emotional numbness. Please don't kill off JT. Thank you, Your loyal fan, Chelsea]
Anyways, the Jetplanes of Abrahams are an awesome band. I bought myself an awesome MP3 player,and I have absolutely no idea what to expect for 2007.
Hope all is well with you, Give my love to the kids and the missus.
Your friend,
Chelsea |
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| Stuff and whats ups |
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| 11:09pm 29/11/2006 |
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mood:  hungry music: Heavens
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Hey Livejournal, what up?
Not much has been going on, but I have nothing to do on a Wednesday night, and since thats new for me, I thought I's check in with livejournal.
Was sick all last week, and that was crappy, didn't go out. Went out on Sunday to see the Tenacious D movie and that was crappier. Well, no, Katie-O was in town and seeing her is always super awesome, but the movie was really awful.
Watched V fo Vendetta on Monday, that was nice.
Other then that though it's all been school and work. I'm actually doing fairly good at school right now, not too behind on anything, and only 2 weeks left. I'm really happy wiht how the first piece of my collection is comming along, I'm oin love with it. And work is crazy busy as can be expected for approaching Christmas.
So wow, my life is pretty boring right now. Christmas shopping is going okay, 5 gifts to go. I have no idea what to get an Elliot for Christmas.
A classy event of dressing up and hitting the casino is planned for Saturday, to celebrate birthdays and such. And so I bought a new dress, and a new purse, and recieved pretty new shoes as an early christmas present, all o which an double for my christmas party next week.
I suppose that is it...bye livejournal. |
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| My phantom kidey hurts |
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| 11:43am 17/11/2006 |
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 Dear Santa...
Dear Santa,
This year I've been busy!
In June I stole ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) ska_dess's purse (-30 points). Last Monday I broke sakura__blossom's X-Box (-12 points). Last Saturday I didn't flush (-1 points). In November I gave katiesdead a Dutch Oven (-10 points). In February I gave mellymel_87 a kidney (1000 points).
Overall, I've been nice (947 points). For Christmas I deserve an Easy-Bake Oven!
Sincerely,
ornerygirl |
Mel has really been aching for that kidney of mine, thought I'd help the kid out. |
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| I hate bees, they're like flying death monkeys. |
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| 02:26pm 14/11/2006 |
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Guess who got 91% on the winter coat they made for school? And who handed it in early for bonus marks equal to a 93%. Sweet. Pictures to come.
Unfortunately, the system I am in does not allow me an oppurunity to revel in my own personal glory, as I have to make a dress, and a jacket and complete and outfit, while perfecting my patterns and not failing sketching class. Oh yeah, and making it through marketing, which somehow manages to be an even bigger joke then the rest of my school. It just seems that no matter how hard I work, I'm never going to be done, and no matter what happens, I'm always going to be tired.
I guess I'm just sick and tired of felling sick and tired.
I'm watching Degrassi, and it's MArco and Dylan are on their first date. It's akward to watch, then they run into Marco's homophobic parents. Let's just sayy hilarity ensues.
My latest health kick consists of soy beans and V8. Good times.
So we elected a new mayor last night. He plans to make homelessness illegal. No, I don't get it either. |
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| "This is just a reminder of Winston Churchill's appointment tomorrow at 5:30." |
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| 12:51pm 26/10/2006 |
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I don't use the internet anymore, like, maybe twice a week. This computer now serves as a paperweight for my pattern making, or perhaps to watch a movie on while rushing to meet the insane needs of my classes without breaking down crying or just passing out.
My guinea pig is super sick. Or maybe just a little. Most people say it's a stuid guinea pig and kinda laughat me when I get upset about it, but I love that guinea pig so much, he's always been there for me. I've stayed home most of this week to hang out with him and make sure he's okay. He keeps purring at me too, because he loves me too. I'm missing class today to take him to the vet, which I can't really afford to do, like, at all. But it'll be so worth it. Poor little guy has no hair on his cold little butt.
It also means I am missing what seems to be one of my favourite days of the week, Thursdays with Suki and Suki Jr. Laughter is good times.
Which saddens me, because I can't remember the last time I justhad all out laugh fest with friends, laughing until you kinda hurt but wouldn't want it any other way. On the plus, staying in all this time means I'm not really behind in my school work, like at all, this year, so that's nice.
Oh yeah, one of my marketing class assignments is to come up with 5 possible names for my clothing company. And I'm trying to make other people do it for me. Any suggestions?
I'm watching Degrassi and the guy on screen is wearing a Maple Leafs jersey, but I still like the show.
My life is boring I have nothing to say.
"I feel fine enough I guess, considering everythings a mess." |
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| 12:19am 27/09/2006 |
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Sometimes, I just talk to much, sorry. I get too sleepy to understand what you're saying, so I speak myself, haha.
It seems quite the exciting week is coming up, hope I don't screw it up. But wow am I ever so ridiculously tired. I swear I'll write a happy entry soon, or at least a not depressing one. |
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| I'm still the girl you used to hate. |
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| 11:36pm 23/09/2006 |
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I keep deleting entries because I don't know what you'll think. That's why this is empty these days.
I could blame the way I'm feeling on the fact that I've just come home from the most depressing movie ever. I could blame the way I'm feeling on the fact that I hate my school. I could blame it on the fact that my coworkers can be such jerks. I could blame it on the fact that all my closest friends have moved on. I could blame it on the fact that sometimes you treat me like shit.
But it's not your fault. It's certainly not my friends faults. It's not my work, and it's not my school. It's not even Zach Braff, because then I'd have no excuse for feeling the exact same way when I left my house earlier this evening.
This time it's me again.
Nearly two years ago to the day, I started a new stage in my life. A stage where nothing really mattered, a stage of faux-confidence that stemmed from really not giving a shit. And that was fine. It wasn't great, but I got by.
Until that wasn't enough anymore. I wanted to have something to do. I wanted to have something to care about, and even more, I wanted someone to care about me. But I should have realized. I should have learned something form last time, and the time before that.
The second you start caring about things, that's the second they can start hurting you.
And all of a sudden here I am, instantly transported back into my highschool life. Sitting alone in my basement, hanging with the internet and drinking PC Cola, with Matt Skiba seeming to be the only one who understands me; hoping like hell that something will break before I do.
I don't use livejournal anymore because I don't know what to say. It always comes out almost exactly like this, And then it gets deleted because I'm not one of those people who writes like this. Not anymore.
I don't even know what I'm trying to say now. It try to tell you these things everyday, you never seem ready to listen. I'm sorry.
If you promise to pretend you never read this, I promise to pretend I never wrote it.
It's probably because I really, really do hate my school. |
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| 09:42am 07/09/2006 |
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I fucking hate this. I'm sorry.
But not the people, never the people. Well, never the people I chose to be around. Thinking of meeting up with you guys is what gets me through the rest of the shit.
But still, I fucking hate it. |
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| 12:49am 15/08/2006 |
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Boo. :( |
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| Quarter past one in the morning at the bulk barn. |
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| 11:22am 02/08/2006 |
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I just woke up from the most terrible dream, which I think basically meant that I am stressed out and my job consumes me.
I didn't even know that, but now I'm kinda scared to go there. Rosie will protect me, I hope.
Also, I feel asleep hopin you would call, and then in my dream I was hoping you would call, but you didn't. :(
Maybe I'll post a real entry later, to celebrate that it was a pretty awesome weekend. |
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| "Don't kick the girl in the front row!" |
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| 02:45pm 05/07/2006 |
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mood: okay music: Against Me!
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There's so much going on, in real life and in my head, so this may seem a little scatterbrained. First of all, I've had quite the week, which I will gladly explain to you shortly. And I think I'll leave all the things in my head up there until another day. But before that, I must say, I've uploaded a whole pile of photos.
There not all quie as adorable as this one but there's some pretty good photos of Canada Day, Road Trip to Montreal, War Museum, and of course, a couple more of that adorable baby.
Last Thursday I went out with Laura and Suki, which was super good times, because we don't spend nearly enough time as a trio these days, as per our highschool arrangement. We ate delicious A&W, played with avalon the beautiful, and went to see the new superman movie. It was better then I thought it'd be, but then again I wasn't expecting anything from it at all. The next day was Laura's birthday and I went by her work to tie a floaty foil balloon to her wrist. That'll teach her to think she can escape me. ever.
Saturday was of course Canada Day in the nations capital, and I assume it was around the rest of the nation too. We hung out around Prianka's house, and good times were had. I met some new and nice people, who were also friends of Prianka, and that makes them cool in my book. I got sleepy really early though, because that is who I am.
Sunday morning Katie left for Korea, and Sunday afternoon Katie-O, Tommy, Sean, Elliot and I left for Montreal. We ate cheap pizza and wondered a bit, and I kept thinking I saw you Sruti, although I'm sure I didn't. Then we went to the show, and the first band was Whole Wheat Bread, and they were definately funny and their music grew on me. Followed by the Transitions who I did not like. Then, of course, was Streetlight Manifesto, who were incredibly awesome, and although they did not play much form Keasby Nights 2, they did at least play the title track. Next was MXPX, which I'll admit was not my thing. This is when I realized that Montrealers cannot crowd surf for shit, I'm sorry. You are not supposed to scissor kick, people will drop you, and you will land feet first in my face, and my nose will be hurt, and I will hate you with my core. Then came Reel Big Fish! Who I can only assume were awesome, since at this point the evening has become a blur. But I remember enjoying the music immensely. I also remember being kicked in the head far too many times, causing myslef to feel dizzy and nauseous, and Elliot to worry I had a concussion. And so, once we made it back to the car and were on our way home to Ottawa, he would not let me sleep in the car. And e took care of me, and it was super adorable. And he looked so worried about me that I couldn't help but be worried about myself. Don't worry kids, turns out I did not die.
Yesterday we watched Employeed of the month, it was a very mediocre movie.
Now I am bored of this computer, but that pretty much sums up this past week. |
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| 11:18am 26/06/2006 |
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I'm okay.
There's just someone who really upsets me at times, and after a day or two or so I get over it, until it happens again. One day I will probably talk to them about it, but probably not, because it's not in my nature.
uh...ignore me. |
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| 07:33pm 24/06/2006 |
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I don't think I'm going to leave my bedroom this week.
After what happened yesterday afternoon, I had decided that I was finally content with the way life was going.
And now all this shit, well, I can't make it go away.
harsh.
Umm, no, nevermind. I'm not writing this entry. |
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| 11:14am 23/06/2006 |
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Yesterday was crazy good.
After a Fergus night of questionable merit, a long walk home and not quite enough sleep, yesterday began with Katie half eaten breakfast and fun sitting around, but really picked up when we met up with Prianka to go underwear shopping, which was super fun, and underwear is super cute. We also bought very pretty earrings. Then Zellers stole Prianka from us, and we went back to my place to watch American Psycho, which I think I get now, and of course, more Clone High. Then Elliot picked us up and it was off to Barhaven for traditional Broadways birthday dinner. I'm perfectly aware that my birthday was two weeks ago, but it's tradition! Once there, we were joined by Mike and Katie-O. The Katies gave me another birthday present that is too awesome for words...except maybe the words that are what it is, but I'm afraid to say it to the internet for fear the internet will steal some of it's awesome. But it is sitting on the corner of this laptop... starring at me...eating waffles...
After traditionally delicious dinner we went to Katie's place and introduces Mike to the wonder that is Invader Zim, which was the least we could do considering our dinner conversation consisted solely of Invader Zim and Clone High quotes. And then we tried to mix the two. Invader High? who knows! "These piggies are for science...Wesley".
And then I got sleepy.
Today should be awesome too. Except I have to goto my school and talk to them, and that will really really suck, and I've been putting it off for days, and this is the last day. After that, I work, which will suck less, because I've been queerly obsessed with work lately. Always there for me, work never has to wake up early the next morning, work never has other plans, work never lives on the other side of the city, teehee. But after all that we're going to have drunken croquet. I think that's how it's spelled, and possibly crochet, because Prianka wants too, I'll bring some wool.
Various plans for next week are super awesome too.
Such as Canada Day. I don't know what we're doing, but if it's anything like last year it'l lbe awesome, and if it's like last year but with more awesome, which I expect it will be, it'll be awesome. Awesome. It's also Katie's last day in the country before she leaves me for two weeks.
And of course, July 2nd we'll be roadtripping to Montreal for a day to see Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, mxpx and others, and I'm gonna skank my little heart out, I'm super excited.
uh... that is all. |
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| 10:52pm 16/06/2006 |
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I have a livejournal.
It's friday night, I just worked, and I work again in 10 hours, and I'm lonely, and no one loves me, which means it's time to post to livejournal.
This week has really flown by, and been pretty busy. Last Friday was my birthday party, and it was so much fun. I got older, I go drunk, and I've got awesome friends. I reserved a private room at the Thirsty Toad Pub, and it turned out to be awesome. Thanks to evryone who came, because when I was thinking about who was cancelling at the last minute and got upset, I then remembered all the people who would definately be there, and we filled that room pretty well. Pictures can be found Here, and here. And some of them were circulating the back room at work...
Saturday was my birthday, and more importantly, the fashion show. Which means I got zero sleep and was in the worst mood ever. Not much to say about the show, sat around for 7 hours, it went off without any problems, my dress was adorable, I hate that school, nice to have known you all, hope I never see you again. Professionals did my hair and make-up, so I left the show all pretty, and went to see my friends at Rin's birthday gathering, but really just fell asleep feeling glad the day was over.
Sunday I finally had time to see my family, and Elliot, Suki, and Katie all visited me. There was BBQ, and there was cake, and presents. I was exhausted but had fun. Monday I slept and worked. Tuesday I went to visit Suki, her mommy, and Avalon, and then I went to work, then went for drinks and chicken wings with Rosie and Rony. And by chicken wings I mean french fries. Wednesday I went to the Fergus, Thursday I went to the war museum with Elliot and the Katie's, and today I went to work early and then sat around grumpy.
Katie-O found the t-shirt I lost at her house, the one I decided I loved so much right before I lost it. I'm so happy that I'll be getting it back.
It sucks, it seems last year I was working days while all my friends were working nights, and I was getting screwed over, and this summer, I am working most nights while all my friends seem to be working days, and again I am screwed over and especially lonely. I'll try and do somehting about it, but it probably won't work. At least I stll like my job. The keys on this laptop are too close together, and when I try to type fast I make an obscene amount of typos.
My back hurts and I'm grumpy. :( |
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| Stuff and Age |
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| 10:46am 06/06/2006 |
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I've been in a really grumpy mood lately, with nothing to do, hanging out in my home. Oh wells.
Saturday I worked all day and went for sweet sweet Denny's and Winners with Katie, that's a always a good date. Then I cut my own hair and dyed it, I don't know why you people continue to leave me alone so I have time to do these sorts of things.
Sunday was a dress rehersal for the goddamned stupid fashion show. I saw Nadya, and other fun people, but I REALLY do not want to go to the fashion vshow, or ever again enter that school. I'm thinking of going to Algonquin for their pat time fashion desgin program next year. Because my current school is a dumb little drug addict.
Then there was a BBQ at Elliot's house, and this was followed by boring.
Yesterday, Suki, Avalon and I took Billings Bridge, and it was adorable. I'm pretty sure Avalon said Haroo too me, which means I recieved her first word at the astounding age of 7 weeks.
Last week we saw the (International) Noise Conspiracy, and it did not disappoint, the man has some serious energy.
So, I'm turning 20 on Saturday. I know, scary. time for a pre-life crisis, followed by having to take responsibility for my actions and other crappy things. And so of course we will celebrate by getting drunk Friday night. Everyone who likes me is invited, so it should be a good time.
I will rant about how i feel about getrting so old some other day, because it's too nice a day to sit in my basement being grumpy. |
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I'm happy and angry!