One Billion Rising on Valentine's Day

Back in the day St. Valentinus was a Martyr for marrying Roman soldiers in Christian ceremonies. Today is his feast day. It became wildly popular in the Romantic era as a courtship thing, and wildly over commercialized in our era. Not being a hallmark girl, I don't take this as a day to do the traditional things while in a relationship or do Bridget Jones lamenting if I am single. F that noise. Right now I am going to reflect on what loving in a difficult time means. How can you practice love in a time of oppression and difficulty?



One Billion Rising to me is just awesome. Women and men from around the world are standing in solidarity against a culture of fear, power and violence. It's awesome, check it out. You can get a live stream from events all over the world, and check out uploaded videos from previous years.



Love, love, love...

Yeah! Fun bikey events in Vancouver!!!!

Next week is going to be rad!

On Wednesday the 8th of February, my friend Linnea is throwing a Beer, Bikes and Babes Gastown Sprint at Kissing Crows! (4562 Main St.) By the name of this event I am assuming she is throwing it in honour of me being back in VanCity. Yeah. Let's do this.

THEN on Saturday the 11th our loveliest of friend Gena is throwing a 2 on 2 My Bloody Valentine Polo Tournament!



Weee!!! It's already spring here, just went for my second sea wall ride of 2012. Are you ready for me this year 3rd beach?

Sew Fresh, Sew Real (A Valentines Workshop)

Finally, the poetry of hip hop meets the delicate art of embroidery. Choose your sweetheart's favorite hip hop lyric and impress him or her with your new crewel-work embroidery skills! Learn the chain stitch, stem stitch, french knotting and button edging stitch while you craft a timeless, thoughtful gift.

VALENTINES DAY HIP HOP EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP
Friday Feb 11th
1207 Bloor St. W
3-6pm
$25~ ($20 for returning students, $40 for both workshops)
Price includes refreshments. 19+



It's a whirl of twirling girls, a burlesque/boylesque bevy of broads, a craft for laughs with a bias-trimmed finish! From February to Febru-arty, it's time to Craft-Paste your way to your own pair of hand-made Craft-PASTIES!

VALENTINES PASTY MAKING WORKSHOP
Friday Feb 11th
1207 Bloor St. W
6-9pm
$25~ ($20 for returning students, $40 for both workshops)
Price includes refreshments. 19+




Class sizes are limited and fill quickly. Act fast if you want a spot!
Please rsvp to themakeden@hotmail.com to reserve your space.

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