put your hands up for detroit!

only the truly music-savvy will recognize my nickname and its meaning. (that's not true... probably only people who like dance music like I do. those who like music enough to buy Z103.5's Street Mix 2k7. I can't decide if that was a waste of $20 or not, but it's a damn good CD, I gotta say. P.S., Z103.5 is a local radio station here in Toronto.)

OK! so, sorry for the randomness and basic lack of any updating at all. I am very chill right now, relaxing after another ridonculous day of 2nd-year Radio and Television Arts, (much more affectionately known as RTA here at Ryerson.) sadly enough, I always have to explain where and what Ryerson it to those in New Brunswick. yikes.

speaking of New Brunswick! I am definitely considering going home from the 17th until the 20th, just to see my family and ward off the homesickness. but, the ticket price is kind of high... $347 I think? but that's a return trip. hm... what do you think?

and speaking of money!!! I got lots... ON MY 19TH MOTHERFUCKING BIRTHDAY!!! IT WAS SO DAMN FOOLISH! I went to the gym, went shopping with Jenee, had lunch with Jenee as well, had Spanish class, drank champagne and cleaned with Alyssa, made my first legal trip to the LCBO, had a pre-drinking party in "Club 19," (my revamped senior suite on Floor 13,) and finally had a wild night at Mink. all in all, a foolishly amazing birthday, thanks guys!!!!!!

OK, so in other news, my Studio final genre production is on THURSDAY. let me tell you, we have been slaving over this project for THREE WEEKS NOW. yesterday we spent 6 hours together, today was basically the same thing. so foolish!!!!!! as much as I love my group, it's really overwhelming. once we're done on thursday, we're going to SUSHI TIME! so that's my basic consolation right there, hahaha.

ah, I'm visiting Giovanni tomorrow, a brand new agency! my modelling situation at the moment is quite ... complicated. looks like I may have to wait until January to sign anything - but I am guaranteed to be a model anyway! here's the rundown with every agency I've ever visited, just in case you're curious.

Stylus signed me in early February of this year. they wanted me for commercial print and commercials, and they wanted me to spend money on my portfolio, which I thought was sketchbags, but is actually legitamate. I doubt I'll ever go back with them, but they did give me my first modelling contract ever.
Elmer Olsen was very nice. they told me to 'beef up' and come back and see them in 3-6 months - which would probably mean in January for me.
Nam doesn't want me. they thought I was "beautiful," which is nice! but I'm "not right for them" and there was something about having too many models. oh, well! P.S. their site was last updated when Michael Jackson was cool.
Sutherland Models wants to sign me. very, very, very exciting. but they want me to spend a lot of money for classes and portfolio, $840 alltogether. they have a new set of classes on January 2nd, which sucks, because ... well, read what Ford said, then you'll understand.
Ford was REALLY good as well. the agent there was the nicest I've encountered so far I believe. he said they were only looking for black models between the ages of 20-30, but they would be letting go of some of their models before the end of the year, and that they're looking for new faces. he suggested I come back in the new year. AWESOME! but that's why I want to wait for January. Sutherland said their next classes probably wouldn't be until six months after Jan. 2nd, and, yeah. the classes last two months, so by the time I was ready to become a model, I'd be going home for the summer. unless... I'd be staying here for the summer? WHO KNOWS.
and finally, I visited Next on Thursday, and they told me I was too tall, much like Elite told me back in February after I cancelled on Stylus.

sorry, that was retardedly unnecessary. I bet you anything Ashley (Jane) is shaking her head in disbelief right now - sorry ash - I promise you I am not obsessed.

ah, that took bloody FOREVER. I am totally going to bed. see you soon, homies.

JOEL IS 19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!