tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58863714731675556112024-03-14T03:25:24.417-07:00All Kin'ah TingAnil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-63834214228289409502013-04-09T06:35:00.000-07:002013-04-09T06:35:22.187-07:00Moving!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have moved! Join the new and improved <a href="http://anilnsingh.com/">Anil N. Singh</a> :) </span>Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-90804252011264946922012-07-12T19:46:00.001-07:002012-07-12T19:46:43.166-07:00DAY 7 | 30 Days of Soca Sketches<i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Frech kiss meee and mek meh oui oui!</i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Lyrics from Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah's </span><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgJxZKyOgBI">French Kiss</a>. </i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(May favourite part is at 2:35 when it slows down, REAL sweet!). Apologies for improper grammar/conjugation :P</span> <br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-74804852136515502112012-07-11T18:24:00.001-07:002012-07-11T18:24:31.058-07:00DAY 6 | 30 Days of Soca Sketches<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Although Mighty Gabby's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgsFH4W36FQ">Dr. Cassandra</a> is from the early 90's, it will forever sound like a classic to my ears. I can't get enough of the first line (probably why I chose to illustrate that part). This was also an excellent opportunity to give some shape and form (pun intended) to the elusive Dr. Cassandra ;) <i>Waaan injection in my midsection, I did-n't have tuh pay!...</i></span> <br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-21689720335806579772012-07-10T18:35:00.001-07:002012-07-10T18:48:11.566-07:00DAY 5 | 30 Days of Soca Sketches<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
In February of 2010 I participated in Trinidad Carnival, a truly special experience I will never forget and can't wait to repeat! Firstly Carnival is just that, an experience, one that you can not put into words. As cliche as it sounds you have to be there and <i>feel it.</i> I think this is what truly makes Carnival an interdisciplinary art form that combines all mediums (music, dance, sculpture/costume, performance etc.) Artists like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Minshall">Peter Minshall</a> and <a href="http://www.macfarlanecarnival.net/">Brian MacFarlane</a> have made such huge contributions to mas and Carnival Art, I am always inspired by their incredibly imaginative work. </div>
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The pattern I created is inspired by the Mas indigenous to Trinidad Carnival. Here we have Drunken Sailors, Blue Devils, Bats, Midnight Robbers, Pretty Mas, cow bells, whistles, beer, bottle and spoons, steel pans, peace and love. I created this <a href="http://anilnsingh.blogspot.ca/2011/08/patterns-up-on-threadlesscom.html">pattern</a> last year as part of a <a href="http://www.threadless.com/submission/363293/CANAVAL">Threadless Challenge</a>, but HAD to include it for 30 Days of Soca Sketches!</div>
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Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-3238877375958475882012-07-09T20:04:00.001-07:002012-07-09T20:04:54.133-07:00DAY 4 | 30 Days of Soca Sketches<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
The Pushbackasaurus was a bipedal omnivore with a rear that extended
beyond it's head. Remains of the Pushbackasaurus can be found throughout
the Caribbean Islands and along parts of South America's Northern
coast. It's large posterior was designed to push back (or back-back), a
movement used for attracting mates, defending against predators and
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Were you told Anansi stories when you were a kid? <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anansi">Anansi</a> is a fictional character that is part of West African and Caribbean folklore. He usually appears as a spider, or a man (or in my case both!). Anansi stories have been on QUITE a journey from Africa to various parts of the Caribbean. At some point Anansi stories came to mean fables or fairy tales, know as <i>Nancy Stories</i> (that is what my grandmother would call them). My friend <a href="http://lifewithbabyj.blogspot.ca/">Amma</a> is from Ghana and can remember being told actual stories <i>about</i> Anansi during her childhood. I think it's pretty cool that this folklore came from West Africa, made it across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and still exists today in many forms :) My depiction of Anansi was drawn in black pen and pencil crayon.</div>
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My goodness! WELL over a month since my last post, tisk tisk :S Lots of transition going on in work and life, which has taken me away from blogging :( No time like the present to jump right back in, and what better way to do so than with some sort of challenge! 30 DAYS OF SOCA SKETCHES starts today (on Facebook and Twitter as well, #30DaysOfSocaSketches). Every day I will be posting a sketch related to Soca or Calypso music, West Indian culture or Carnival. Not only will this help to build better blogging habits, but <i>30 Days of Soca Sketches</i> will be a fun and enjoyable countdown to Caribana :D (Oops, I mean- <a href="http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com/pagedisplay.aspx?i=266&pmExp=1368">Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto</a>). </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Day 1 begins with some positive vibes with lyrics from <a href="http://www.myspace.com/nadiabatson">Nadia Batson</a>'s<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_570800259"> </a><i><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htLIIZ9_pvg">One Island</a>. </i>When I thought about doing this challenge I knew I had to illustrate lyrics from this song (can't get enough of her message!), so why not start with something that is promoting love and togetherness over some seriously groovy vibes. I love Nadia's music and this song in particular, I might have to illustrate another verse, even if it's just for fun :)</span><br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-90571184221316403232012-05-23T11:04:00.000-07:002012-05-23T11:14:54.741-07:00My First Screen Printing Class<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in March a couple of friends and I took an 8 week water-based screen printing class at </span><a href="http://www.openstudio.on.ca/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Open Studio</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in Toronto. My intention in taking the class was to give all of the illustrations and doodles I have been doing some context through printing them on different things (Tshirts, totes etc). This was a beginner/intro class, so we were able to learn about different screen printing techniques (my fave is photo emulsion). This class was so much fun! I have no idea why it took me so long to try screen printing, but man have I been missing out! I have definitely developed a taste for it (borderline addiction) and I know I will need to incorporate screen printing into my life as another creative outlet. I had a pretty kick-ass experience overall, so much so that we have decided to take another four week class :D Here are some prints that I didn't screw up, lol. More to come, stay tuned! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-26029367654366403242012-05-15T06:57:00.001-07:002012-05-15T07:01:18.619-07:00A Heart Healthy Mother's Day<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While most families were out wining and dining their Mama's on Sunday, our family spent a quiet afternoon at home for Mother's Day. Our mom is very health conscious, not to the point where is is depriving herself and cutting calories left right and centre- but she actually enjoys healthy eating (weirdo, I know). In turn the theme for our Mother's Day meal was </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heart Healthy</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Plenty of raw veggies, salads, whole grains, lean proteins and heavy on flavour of course. In all fairness I didn't miss the 'something junky' portion of the meal and was actually quite satisfied (say whaaat!?). Mom thoroughly enjoyed, which was most important :) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-32958041903278952112012-05-08T13:02:00.000-07:002012-05-08T13:02:38.386-07:00Ecojot<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Through the brilliance that is Twitter, I stumbled upon a great company here in Toronto called <a href="http://www.ecojot.com/index.php">Ecojot</a>. I was immediately drawn to the energetic hand-lettering (duh) which prompted me to find out more. <a href="http://www.ecojot.com/index.php?dispatch=pages.view&page_id=3">Ecojot</a> is a stationary company run by Mark and Carolyn Gavin and they offer a variety of journals, note books, calendars, note cards and what caught my eye- sketchbooks. As you may have guessed from the name, <a href="http://www.ecojot.com/index.php?dispatch=pages.view&page_id=6">Ecojot</a> has quite the environmental conscience- all of their stationary is made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and everything is designed and printed in Canada (holla!). In addition they have also created the "GIVE" program: when a jumbo journal is purchased, a workbook is donated to a child in need- totally gives you the warm and fuzzies inside huh? I am in love with Carolyn Gavin's illustrations, her pattern work is so colourful and full of life, I can't help but drool (and feel extremely inspired!). Please check out <a href="http://www.ecojot.com/index.php">Ecojot</a> and pick up a piece of stationary or two!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-75744195596896943552012-04-16T12:06:00.000-07:002012-04-19T13:17:47.803-07:00My First Yoga Competition<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Sunday (yesterday) was the Eastern Canada Asana Championships here in Toronto where yours truly was a competitor :)<br />
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Last year I made a goal to compete in the 2012 competition. Through the encouragement of my incredible yoga community, I made the commitment to follow through and began training in February. Training consisted of getting my ass to as many Bikram classes as I could manage (4-5 per week), practicing postures after class, attending advanced series classes and not letting anxiety get the best of me :P </div>
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Competition day was a bit unnerving, however I was sure to remind myself that yoga practice is SO dependent on your day. The best I could do would simply be to show up and perform my postures to the best of my ability, for that day. In all honesty I could not have asked for anything better- I successfully entered, held and exited my seven postures without falling out in under 3 minutes (2 mins and 28 seconds to be exact!) to the best of my ability. The feeling that followed the completion of my routine was unreal, I was able to make a distinction between feeling happy and feeling proud- a really special moment pour moi! (In the pics below my stretching pose is missing- woops!).</div>
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<a href="http://www.esakgarcia.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Esak Garcia</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> was one of the judges at the competition (pretty cool to see him live and in the flesh!). Before the 'winners' we announced, he noted that there are no 'winners and losers', instead we are all yogis sharing our practice and journey with the audience, and the 'winners' are simply representatives within the yoga community for our region- I loved that! Even though I didn't place (hey, </span><a href="http://www.josephencinia.com/Home.html" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Joseph Encinia</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> never placed the first time he competed!) I am extremely proud of myself for squashing this goal. A huge THANK YOU to all of the instructors, fellow yogis, friends and my family for making this a truly rewarding experience. You're support was overwhelming and I could not have done it without you all!</span><br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-2323350344374482922012-04-13T07:11:00.000-07:002012-04-13T07:11:30.115-07:00Threadless purchase at The Gap<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A few weeks ago I wandered into the Gap and was immediately drawn to the awesome in-store <a href="http://www.threadless.com/gap">Threadless</a> display. I was floored and knew I had to pick up a tshirt to support the collaboration and the lucky (and extremely talented) artists who's creations made it to the sales floor. Choosing my purchase was difficult, but </span><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Light Bulb House</i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> by </span><a href="http://www.stevenrhodes.com.au/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Steven Rhodes</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> was the winner. You may have noticed from some of my pattern work (and the blog banner) that I do enjoy a good light bulb, love the form and the connection between light bulbs as a symbol and thoughts/ideas. Please check out Steven's work on his </span><a href="http://www.stevenrhodes.com.au/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">site</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, his illustrations have a lovely retro aesthetic and his tshirt designs are unreal! (the </span><a href="http://www.stevenrhodes.com.au/t-shirt-design/bloodsucker/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bloodsucker</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> illustration is kick-ass). I LOVE MY TSHIRT! Thank you Mr. Rhodes :D</span><br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-80296353560237023682012-04-04T06:21:00.001-07:002012-04-04T06:21:11.287-07:004 x 6 Exchange submission<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Art House Co-op has been putting out some great (free!) projects of lately. My co-worker and I have been participating in as many projects as our schedule will allow for, so many fun things to do and so little time! The </span><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4 x 6</i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Exchange</i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> project had participants designing/drawing/illustrating on anything that was kept to the mandatory 4in. x 6in. dimensions. Participants post their submission to Art House Co-op, and in return receive a submission from another participant (hence the </span><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">exchange</i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">). I thought this aspect was pretty cool, once the project is completed all participants have an original physical piece of art from some one they've never met (community- holla!). Below is my submission, I'm trying to <i>do</i> more this year- hopefully I can encourage some one else to do the same. The piece was done with a fine tip pen on wood paper (which I am fosholy going to use more!). I can't wait to receive my exchange in the mail- stay tuned! </span><br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-65906758263289872212012-04-03T11:38:00.000-07:002012-04-03T11:38:16.980-07:00A Book Called Forever by Rob Jelinski<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Through participating in Art House Co-op's Sketchbook Project, I got the opportunity to connect with </span><a href="http://robjelinski.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rob Jelinski</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, an extremely talented artist based in New Jersey. For Sketchbook Project 2012, Rob went above and beyond simply creating a book with a number of sketches (like me, whooops!). He went as far as to create a microsite for his sketchbook, <i>A Book Called Forever</i> which features an original EP, a music list that inspired the work, a read list featuring other artists participating in Sketchbook Project 2012, videos, wallpapers and the list goes on (surf the </span><a href="http://robjelinski.com/exhibits/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">microsite</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> for yourself). I had the pleasure of creating a hand-lettered type treatment promoting an event that was held this passed Saturday in New Jersey and online, exhibiting some of the work featured in Rob's 2012 Sketchbook. It has been a truly great experience collaborating with Rob so far, he's working really hard to do cross-promotions with other artists which I feel enforces a much needed sense of community on a global scale and is oh so admirable (reeespect man!) Congrats on the success of your first exhibition Rob! Definitely won't be your last :) </span><br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-90649237103985531512012-03-22T07:22:00.001-07:002012-03-22T07:22:41.986-07:00Threadless + The Gap<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am trying to participate in </span><a href="http://www.threadless.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Threadless</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> challenges more this year (can you tell?). They had yet another great </span><a href="http://www.threadless.com/loves/gap" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">collaboration</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> with The Gap where a number of winning submissions will be sold on Threadless AND at The Gap (what great exposure!). The theme behind this challenge was to create an iconic t-shirt, immediately I new I wanted to do something typographic. I have been hearing the phrase "Kindness is the New Currency" here and there and when I read about the challenge that was the first thing that came to mind. For a while now I have wanted to do a type treatment using script with lots of ligatures/flourishes and I finally got it done! I am quite pleased with the execution of this one if I do say so myself :D If you like my submission, please vote for it </span><a href="http://www.threadless.com/submission/411622/Kindness_is_the_New_Currency" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">! </span><br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-40365012622973055042012-03-19T06:48:00.000-07:002012-03-19T06:48:16.144-07:00St. Patrick's Day Lunch<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
St. Patrick's day fell on a Saturday this year, which meant I had the time to prepare some Irish fare before the revelry began. I asked my Irish homefry <a href="http://marieoriordandesign.wordpress.com/">Marie</a> for an authentic dish, and she sent on some info about Irish coddle. The recipe and technique was quite simple- veg baked with sausage AND bacon? I'm down. Although our family tends to like things on the saucy side, the broth we used in the <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/575631/irish-coddle">recipe</a> mixed with the starch from the potatoes and turned into a light gravy, which we spooned over top. The coddle was quite yummy, a great comfort food dish. This St. Paddy's day was extra special for me, mainly because I got to spend some good time with my Irish friends who have been living in TO for the past two years. Let's also note the Siege of Ennis is a little difficult, (especially if you have a couple drinks in you) but a good laugh nonetheless. Thanks so much for having us over Irish homefries! We Canucks had a grand ol' time :)</div>
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-80860845882275500142012-03-15T08:34:00.001-07:002012-03-15T08:35:39.179-07:00Threadless + Whole Planet Foundation<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<a href="http://www.threadless.com/">Threadless</a> had a great design challenge where they partnered up with <a href="http://wholeplanetfoundation.org/">Whole Planet Foundation</a>, a charity that is part of <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/">Whole Foods</a>. Basically what happens is microloans are given to women in communities where Whole Foods products are sourced. Those women use the microloans for their local businesses, ultimately lifting themselves (and their communities) out of poverty. Before I started drawing I read some stories about the women who received the microloans, it is truly amazing how their lives can be changed with the purchase of simple things like goat or even a refrigerator. I wanted my concept to show how the process of how the microloans help women and their communities (infographic doodles are fun fun!). If you like my concept, PLEASE vote for it <a href="http://atrium.threadless.com/wholeplanet/submission/breaking-the-cycle/">here</a>! </div>
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as a means to build your following (and not simply expect all of Twitter
to be following you in a heartbeat).</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Bare with me as I make my way through the Twittersphere, but more importantly- follow me! <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/AnilN_Singh">@AnilN_Singh </a></span><br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-55124540124098820472012-03-01T06:01:00.000-08:002012-03-01T06:01:35.617-08:00Congrats Mr. Machel!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Congrats are in order for Mr. Machel Montano who picked up some solid wins this passed Carnival in Trinidad. Machel won Power Soca Monarch for </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ02ryu0YqM" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Pump Yuh Flag"</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> and Groovy Soca Monarch for </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2vsk3lqrMY" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Mr. Fete"</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. Apparently the race for Roadmarch was quite close (the 'Roadmarch' is the song that is played/heard the most when masquerading bands pass judging points and cross the big stage on Carnival Tuesday). The race was between Fay-Ann Lyons' </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vBHf58yD-U" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Miss Behave"</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> and Machel's </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEywf6eRpMY" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Pump Yuh Flag"</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> (included the roadmix there), however special shout out to Iwer George who was also a contender with </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBZTZMV7ATA" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"No Pain"</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> (and man- his riddim was TOUGH!). Fay-Ann did give Machel a run for his money, The Trinidad Guardian reported masqueraders </span><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">actually</i> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">dropping on the ground and rolling in FULL costume on the dirty road (laaaaaawd ah mercy!). However when all was said and done, Machel won Roadmarch for 2012 Carnival. He also won this title last year, let's see if he can do a Roadmarch hattrick for 2013 :) Congrats Machel!</span><br />
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<br />Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-60334291819665390222012-02-24T12:44:00.000-08:002012-02-24T12:44:18.570-08:00lululemon Expansion Series: Part Two<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Part Two of the lulu Expansion Series found us at the <a href="http://national.ballet.ca/">National Ballet of Canada</a>, where we explored the theme of love through a class lead by Amber Joliat of <a href="http://misfitstudio.com/home/">MISFITSTUDIO</a>. May I say- the venue was awesome. I have never been to a ballet (or even inside a ballet studio), so the only understanding I brought to the space was Black Swan (and no, sadly I did not turn into the black swan during class, boooo). Our practice was accompanied by a small orchestra (composed of only strings), another new experience!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We were all given a heart-shaped piece of paper at the beginning of class to write down our intention for the class and what we think love is/means, I thought that was a nice exercise to begin the practice. In all fairness I did find this class to be a challenge, mainly because it was difficult to hear the instructor's dialog as she wasn't wearing a microphone (mics at part three, please and thank you!). In addition the space had little lighting and the lovely orchestra made it more difficult to hear the instruction- gah! I did my best to remain focused and move through the practice as best as I could. Since it was a smaller venue we were spoiled afterwards with all sorts of treats; chicken/veggie wraps, fruit, veggies, drinks, sweets and this 'heavenly good' <a href="http://www.lasiembra.com/camino/en/chocolate-candy-bars/peanut-butter">chocolate bar</a>, as my friend described it! Part three of the series will be held at......wait for it..... the <a href="http://www.dx.org/">Design Exchange</a>! The final installment is centered around visions, goals and designing your life. I AM PUMPED!</span><br />
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Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-10585697026841960362012-02-21T11:44:00.000-08:002012-02-21T11:44:36.562-08:00Family Day Dinner- West Indian Style<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here in Ontario (and I believe most of Canada), Monday was a holiday- Family Day! What better way to celebrate family than food! Many people asked what I have planned for the long weekend, my response, "Make something fried!" I have had a craving for something fried for some time (perhaps instinctually I felt the need to indulge, since it </span><i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">was</i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> the weekend before Carnival ;P)</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, so a day off would be prime time to get my fry on! Family Day dinner was done West Indian style; chicken in de rough (a Guyanese version of fried chicken) with chow mein and some pickled veg. I have no idea how and why fried chicken with chow mein/fried rice became a staple in West Indian cuisine, I am just thankful it did :) Hope everyone had a lovely Fam Day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Anil N. Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12796969695876451635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886371473167555611.post-42731384120647059562012-02-17T07:38:00.000-08:002012-02-17T07:38:15.403-08:00V-Day Cards Roundup<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As most of you know I love type, and V-Day was a perfect excuse to do some hand lettering. Contrary to popular belief, you actually don't need to be dating some one or in a relationship to enjoy Valentines Day (say whaaaaaat!? I'll give you a moment to get back up off the floor). Love exists in many forms- let's celebrate that through handmade cards.</span><br />
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