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Ugh. I fully intended to write this post last night after having run home from work so that I could brag to you all about such! the great! start! I have on my latest! and awesomest! resolution... 1000KM OF RUNNING IN 2010!! [insert crowd applauding and cheering enthusiastically HERE!!] It is a resolution I put toward my "ten for '10"...
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Dusty Owl Playdate for writers »
Those who know me would almost certainly agree that the "Ottawa Diva" nom de plume is perhaps less apt a handle than oh, say "Ottawa Obsessive-compulsive-who-makes-lists-listing-the-lists-she-needs-to-make" might be. A Planny Plannerson, or...
Redworks Art »
I've been back at work for a month. The transition has been scarily easy; my days quickly became bitterly concerned about documents and events that mere weeks ago merited no more than a polite nod whenever someone in my company would mention...
a real drag »
Every so often, I google myself to make sure I'm aware of all the trash-talkin' smackdown happenin' 'bout me. Thankfully, it's only usually Mr. Diva who litters lies about me on Facebook and whatnot. For example? I DID NOT eat 3/4ths of a pumpkin...
Feature Blog: Postcards from the Mothership »
First the bad news: Ottawa Diva went back to the office this week after nearly two years of being blissfully ignorant of cubicle culture. Example? When she needed help with the printer, she told the new admin not to "disrespect" her...
Feature Site: ELgiN StreEt iRReguLars »
Check it: The ELgiN StreEt iRReguLars blog. Best served with a side of "WTF??"...
Fashion Cures, November 4 – 7 »
I manage my life according to my horoscope. Specifically, this one. I am loathe to admit that what Susan Miller says for Sagittarius sometimes affects my decision-making process beyond simply who I send an email to, and when (but I'll admit it...
Capital Clothing Show »
In a previous life, Diva's fashion taste was sometimes classified "grunge" when, really, she simply couldn't be bothered to spend any more on apparel than the cost of old man trousers at the local second-hand store raising money for charity....
2nd Annual Army Run »
Three years ago, after the birth of Thing One, I started running. The first few bouts came courtesy of Jules, Ottawa trainer extraordinaire at the Strollercize sessions hosted by the Bank Street Boomerang Kids. My good friend H and I would...
Feature Blog: The Fashion Press.org »
photo credit: some kid's myspace account
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Reader.
Reader, get the *%#$ out of here. I'm busy with bleach in a not-so-well-ventilated room making my own acid wash. If I don't post by tomorrow, call the police. And...
Slaughter Daughters »
How's this for my new business card?
Ottawa Diva: On the cutting edge of cool. Since July 11, 2009.
Because that was the date the girls and I went to see the Slaughter Daughters give it to the Thames Fatales. No, this is not porn; it's roller...