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Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Let's Catch Up
In the spirit of "Throwback Thursday", I thought I would write about that time I was my sisters Maid of Honour.
Almost a year ago, I had the privilege of being my sister's MOH. For two years, I helped plan the wedding, planned the engagement party, bridal shower and bachelorette. I created & designed invitations, thank you cards, posters and anything else I could. I was very busy but I loved every moment of it.
Nothing had me more nervous or excited than delivering my MOH speech at the reception though. I decided very early that I wanted to do something unexpected. Although, if you really know me — it actually seems very expected, but I digress...
I wanted to "WOW" my sister. I have always been somewhat of a closet ham but on the flip side I get paralyzingly nervous when I have to speak in front of more than 5 people at a time.
So the struggle is real.
Ten months before the wedding I started writing. I wrote down all the nice things I wanted to say knowing it needed to be REALLY nice because after having seen a MOH somewhere in the States perform her speech to the beat of "Without Me" by Eminem, I had found my performance inspiration. I knew my sister LOVED that song, as did I, and I decided I would do my own version. Keep in mind I used her chorus and a few of her lyrics but I promise at least 80% of the verses are all me.
So for the final 6 months before the big day, I practiced and practiced my rap. On the way to work, for my colleagues (those who would let me), on the way home from work, in the car, in the shower - EVERYWHERE.
As a comfort, I created a video of the lyrics to play behind me. It was intended to help me as back up so the audience didn't miss any words in case I did.
I had the wedding party in kahoots with me, along with the day-of coordinators, photographers, audio/visual guys and the MCs. A LOT of prep and planning went into this delivery.
SO the big day finally came and aside from the time I was doing everyone's makeup (yes, I did that too), my mind was on my upcoming speech. Dinner came and I couldn't even eat. I told the staff to keep bringing it but don't take it away because I was just so nervous I would eat AFTER my speech. They laughed at me.
My name was called to come up and ten months of preparing, planning and practicing was about to be summarized into 7 minutes.
Before you watch, if you haven't seen it before, here is my disclaimer;
For 3 minutes prior to where the video starts I had been delivering all those nice things I had previously mentioned I wanted to say. It went flawlessly. However, rapping fast while you're nervous makes it REAL easy to get out of breath. At one point during my rap I started sounding more and more like a goat because of how shaky my voice was and how hard I was pushing to get my breath in/out. You can't notice it too hard in the video but it's the one splinter I have left over from my performance. Either than that — I am proud and satisfied. I also give "cred" to the MOH who was the original genius to use this song.
So, as I say in the video, without further ado...
After I performed, I walked straight to the bar to catch my breath and forget about my goat-esk voice.
Love & Guts,
Almost a year ago, I had the privilege of being my sister's MOH. For two years, I helped plan the wedding, planned the engagement party, bridal shower and bachelorette. I created & designed invitations, thank you cards, posters and anything else I could. I was very busy but I loved every moment of it.
Nothing had me more nervous or excited than delivering my MOH speech at the reception though. I decided very early that I wanted to do something unexpected. Although, if you really know me — it actually seems very expected, but I digress...
I wanted to "WOW" my sister. I have always been somewhat of a closet ham but on the flip side I get paralyzingly nervous when I have to speak in front of more than 5 people at a time.
So the struggle is real.
Ten months before the wedding I started writing. I wrote down all the nice things I wanted to say knowing it needed to be REALLY nice because after having seen a MOH somewhere in the States perform her speech to the beat of "Without Me" by Eminem, I had found my performance inspiration. I knew my sister LOVED that song, as did I, and I decided I would do my own version. Keep in mind I used her chorus and a few of her lyrics but I promise at least 80% of the verses are all me.
So for the final 6 months before the big day, I practiced and practiced my rap. On the way to work, for my colleagues (those who would let me), on the way home from work, in the car, in the shower - EVERYWHERE.
As a comfort, I created a video of the lyrics to play behind me. It was intended to help me as back up so the audience didn't miss any words in case I did.
I had the wedding party in kahoots with me, along with the day-of coordinators, photographers, audio/visual guys and the MCs. A LOT of prep and planning went into this delivery.
SO the big day finally came and aside from the time I was doing everyone's makeup (yes, I did that too), my mind was on my upcoming speech. Dinner came and I couldn't even eat. I told the staff to keep bringing it but don't take it away because I was just so nervous I would eat AFTER my speech. They laughed at me.
My name was called to come up and ten months of preparing, planning and practicing was about to be summarized into 7 minutes.
Before you watch, if you haven't seen it before, here is my disclaimer;
For 3 minutes prior to where the video starts I had been delivering all those nice things I had previously mentioned I wanted to say. It went flawlessly. However, rapping fast while you're nervous makes it REAL easy to get out of breath. At one point during my rap I started sounding more and more like a goat because of how shaky my voice was and how hard I was pushing to get my breath in/out. You can't notice it too hard in the video but it's the one splinter I have left over from my performance. Either than that — I am proud and satisfied. I also give "cred" to the MOH who was the original genius to use this song.
So, as I say in the video, without further ado...
After I performed, I walked straight to the bar to catch my breath and forget about my goat-esk voice.
The bar has been set for her speech at my wedding.
Love & Guts,
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
I'm Back!
Hello World!
After a long hiatus I am finally back in action here!
So keep checking back to read about makeup and design tutorials, tips and trends!
Love & Warmth,
After a long hiatus I am finally back in action here!
So keep checking back to read about makeup and design tutorials, tips and trends!
Love & Warmth,
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Cartooning?
I was given a drawing tablet for Christmas this passed year and have been having a lot of fun with it. I have always drawn growing up and this is like a new toy for me. Lately I've been cartooning people, including Marilyn who you can read about on my "In Memory" post here. So check it out—me as a cartoon.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
IVSO Advertising
Take a look! I ordered these custom post-it notes with my IVSO logo and website on them. I've been writing positive messages (that I sincerely believe) and sticking them on mirrors, laptops, doors and lockers around my school. I even passed them to a couple of people and it was such a positive experience. Making people smile by encouraging them to believe how beautiful they are is one of the best feelings I've ever felt!
Keep your eyes out around George Brown College for the love notes.
For more on my thesis take a look at IVSO's facebook page.
Keep your eyes out around George Brown College for the love notes.
For more on my thesis take a look at IVSO's facebook page.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
What I've been working on recently
So being that I'm in my final year and final month of my graphic design program I had to create a design thesis. I chose to advertise (it's my major) for a makeup company NOT using insecurities as every other company does. Thus the birthday of IVSO or Inside vs. Outside.
I'm down to the wire to get everything done in time for our year end show. I've even created a facebook page for people to follow and enjoy. Check it out here .
It's time for women to feel proud of who they are and use makeup to show that off, and not to use makeup to hide what they don't like.
Help to EXPAND the ideal of beauty. Support IVSO!
I'm down to the wire to get everything done in time for our year end show. I've even created a facebook page for people to follow and enjoy. Check it out here .
It's time for women to feel proud of who they are and use makeup to show that off, and not to use makeup to hide what they don't like.
Help to EXPAND the ideal of beauty. Support IVSO!
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