The Bra Street Rambler

If you’re the creative type who bores easily, you probably already understand the importance of challenging yourself. You’ll understand the need for trying new things in order to escape the lull. When I’m not finding some new way of challenging myself, I fall into a lull and develop boring habits such as Netflix binging day after day. Knowing this, I’m always finding some new thing to focus on from learning to rock climb to learning to pick a lock, from studying mythology to studying psychology, from figuring out a new art/craft technique to writing a blog, and the list goes on, and on, and on. Now I have my eyes set on a new challenge and if any of my Bros and Bras fancy themselves writers, it is a challenge I forward on to you. NaNoWriMo. For those of you who have never heard of this, it is National Novel Writers Month. A challenge issued to writers with a goal of completing a 50,000+ word novel in 30 days. This challenge takes place in November, with September and Octo...

If you've read my other blog posts, you know I try to strive for equality. Not in the sense of feminists poorly portrayed in social media, but in the sense that all genders must put forth an effort to recognize each other and the ways in which we can contribute to a better society. Now, the jury is still out on whether or not I'm succeeding in this effort, but the intent is there. Something I've noticed time and time again is the expectation that men are responsible for wooing their partners. It is portrayed this way in the movies we watch and the books we read, and while I certainly have no qualms as a woman with being wooed, I certainly have a problem with women having an expectation of men for favours that they themselves have no intent of returning. While I recognize that this is certainly not the case for all women, and a great big kudos to those who defy it, to see a woman asking/demanding her partner to purchase things for her at the store, complaining...

Well Bros and Bras, it seems I've gone a little while without writing a shout out to men post and that simply won't do now will it? Today I feel a need to remind society of the precarious line men are forced to walk when it comes to women. I say this in a very general way of course as women can just as easily be put in the same position.  I'm talking about putting oneself out there. Unfortunately, it would seem few people recognize the courage it can take to approach someone they are interested in when it's not them personally putting themselves out there.  This past weekend while I was out with the girls, I was reminded of this as three guys approached us at the end of the night (we were three girls). I'm not sure if other bars and clubs do the same but around here the last song played is usually a slower song. These three guys approached us and while they all looked pretty nervous, one spoke up asking if, seeing as it was a slow song, would we care ...

Whether it be a partner in love, a creative soul sister, or a garage grease brother, having someone around who shares the same vision is an incredible feeling. This weekend I had the honour of being tasked with the decorations for my uncle and new aunts outdoor wedding at their beautiful homestead (though to be fair, I've been lovingly referring to her as my aunt for years now.) If you've ever prepared or decorated for a wedding or a similar event, you know it's no quick or easy task. A lot of planning goes into selecting materials and realizing a vision. However, things are made significantly easier when you have a partner in crime who shares your creative vision. Someone who knows what needs to be done and can help you realize the final product without conflicting with what you're hoping to accomplish, without any real need for communication, and with complete creative harmony.  I am incredibly fortunate to find such a kindred crafter in my best friend. ...