i previously mentioned and art gallery i'm participating in for music pei week. the reception was tonight, and i have to say, it went better than i ever expected.

a few people came up to me to make comments about my work. it was really nice, and really positive. i left with a pretty big smile on my face.

i've been stressing about my presentation of my work. i guess it was pretty decent, though.

i still see places that could use improvement, of course. lessons learned for next time.

it started to snow those awesome flakes on the way home. big enough to have a shadow just before they touch the ground.. looking up, my lashes became covered in snowflakes...

i purposely left this next bit for the last, and not the first. i find when i send someone more than one question, they almost always only answer the last one.

i've noticed there are a lot of benefits for haiti. it's been amazing watching them all crop up. it almost seems like the whole world came together. it's been cited as the worst natural disaster in the western hemisphere.

ever.

i don't know a whole lot about haiti. i should know more. i do know that they've had way more than their share of struggles. and that most of us could not possibly comprehend the level of devastation haiti is facing right now.

anyway. i came across this post on cbc radio 3, and thought it was really neat. just check your speaker volume before clicking on it. they also have a link to a list of great places to donate to. (if you click on anything here, please let it be that. lets spread the word!)

there is also this happening at baba's

and this happening at the alibi

and this happening at the charlottetown seaport

there is also a list over at NxEW of benefit shows all across canada. if you know of one happening in your area, feel free to post a comment there to add it to the list.

donating to a registered charity will be matched by the government. i know the red cross is involved in this.
information about the governments plan to match donations.

art shows!

hey there! i have exciting news!

i am going to be in an art show! so is martin!

it's being put on by music pei. the show will run for 2 weeks, and one of those weeks is music pei week! the theme is art & music, and the title is 'art for music'. there are 8 or 9 incredibly talented artists involved.

i took down most of my work today, but i am going to go back tomorrow for some tweaking. there are still some artists to set up, but what is down there is FANTSATIC!

if you are in charlottetown, please stop down for a visit! CLICK HERE for info.

it's been a pretty crazy few days. this art show has had me fairly stressed out, which lead to a few late nights (even late for me!). i've had a few other things on my mind, mostly work. i need to find a day job. i'm fairly worried, but i know i'll manage. i always do.

but you have to stop and look at it all in perspective.

it's been a hectic few days all around the world. you'd probably have to be living under a rock to not have heard about the completely devastating earthquake in haiti. exceptionally devastating because structures are shoddy at best. building codes are basically non-existent. also, it is also an incredibly poor area. i can't even begin to imagine how crippled haiti has become.

there is a thought that is constantly in the back of my mind. i always think it, but rarely voice it. i would drop everything to go to these areas to help. earlier tonight i mentioned i didn't really have a skill. i have no medical experience. i'm not very strong so can't do much construction-wise. i don't believe in missionary work. ryan pointed out that i do have a skill. i'm a photographer.
i suppose i could be a photojournalist. i definitely would need to work on those skills, though.

anyway. just some thoughts that have gone through my head as i stare at my computer screen for hours on end and expose myself to disgusting spray adhesive fumes for far too long.

earthquake in haiti
haiti, 48 hours later
a first-hand report.

find out how you can help:
red cross
salvation army
medecines san frontieres (doctors without borders)
the humanitarian coalition

if you donate, please make sure it is to a reputable organization. i firmly believe that any organization that accepts donations to send shouldn't take any off the top. 100% of your money should to go helping rescue efforts in haiti.
there are also terrible human beings out there who prey on the good will of others and will scam you. verify!