Rape Culture

Good morning loves. 

I wanted to write this morning because for a couple of days I've been rehashing an article I read on Friday night. It got me thinking about how things didn't just start to bother me then, but how they have bothered me for a really long time. 

http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/4913727

The article on in the Huff Post is about Rape Culture. Now I know what Rape Culture is, I can identify it in media and when you hear people having a conversation. But I've never found such an amazing way to simply explain it. 

This article covers it extensively and presents it in an easy to understand way, so I hope it will reach as many people as possible. One thing that's seriously bothered me lately is when I'm on social media and I see someone has written 

"*insert team name here* got raped in that last game!" - example. 

It's made me uncomfortable on levels I can't even fathom to explain. I've almost sent a message to individuals to ask them whether they believe that is an appropriate use of the word or not. Young people I think have almost forgotten how serious that word needs to be used, and that yes there should be a stigma attached because it shouldn't be used lightly! Rape Culture has also taught me not to send a message to these individuals because of the back lash that might come of it. 

Honestly it makes my stomach turn. When an incident happened at my high school it disgusted me to see how immediately every single person was so quick to blame the girl because she got too drunk. Yes these people that claim that Rape Culture as horrible. I felt like a lone voice in a crowd of hundreds saying, wait don't you see what you're all doing? Everyone says they would never blame the victim but I watched it happen and it made me want to scream, cry and shake them all because everyone seem so blinded. Rape Culture needs to end because it bothers me so deeply that I try so hard every single day to push it out of my brain. 

How did this happen? How did this become a society norm?

http://everydayfeminism.com/2014/03/examples-of-rape-culture/

Think on it, post in the comments below.

Love, Kate 

Nuit Blanche 2014

Hey guys! 

It's the first Sunday in March, where has the time gone this semester? It's hard to believe I only have one month left of my first year in university, I see how true it is now when people say time goes by faster as you get older. I feel like I blink and another week is gone. It's crazy. 

So since over been making changes for a healthy life style I've been feeling so muh better. I'm waiting to see some changes in my physical appearance, but I'm happier, healthier and becoming more of myself. Settling into a routine makes it so much easier. The vegetarianism is going good, it's only been a week without meat now, but honestly even though it's changing my body a little, I just feel fresher and happier. 

So last night was Nuit Blanche here in mtl! A night twice a year when the city is open all night and drunken stupidness is required. Given I was very very sober, it was still fun. 

    

One thing that never gets old about Montreal is that there's always something going on. That's probably what I'll hate the most about going home for the summer. 

I keep finding myself at these raves in the middle of the city. Man am I ever going to miss this, but hey it's only a 4 month break. Right? 

At least I've started making plans for summer so I can keep myself busy. I'm a concert junky and I don't think that has come accross very well in my blog so far. Most of my concerts take place in the summer at outdoor venues. So I just yesterday bought two tickets for Brad Paisley! 

I saw this amazing man last year at the same place in Buffalo, NY and I knew I had to see him again. Whenever I miss home I always listen to him and it makes me so happy. 

I'm also crazy lucky because tomorrow I'm going to see Imagine Dragons! For the second time! I was lucky enough to see them during the summer at a festival, but I'm really excited for their full length concert. My brother and I have had tickets since the day they went on sale so I'm stoked! 

This picture is a throwback to August 2nd when I saw them before. Pictures from this concert will be up soon after! In honour of seeing Imagine Dragons tomorrow night, my Song of the Post of my favourite by them. 

Every Night - Imagine Dragons

I've also been working through some books so I'll start posting when I start a new book. Why not? When I get back to Welland I'll have nothing better to talk about! So I've started a novel by my favourite author. Can't wait to finish this bad boy. 

Until next time guys, stay lovely. 

Love, Kate

Long time no see!

Hey guys!

Okay it's offical I'm bad at the blogging consistsancy, but in my defence I was out of the country without internet access for the past week. It was reading week! So I was off to Cuba for drunken debauchery and lots and lots of sun. 

I mean look at this!! It's literally picture perfect and I wished I could've stared at it forever. So yes yes it was great I love Cuba I want to go back over and over again. 

What can I say about Cuba? Free alcohol, crappy food, great beaches, sub par rooms in the hotel, beautifully friendly people. 

It was so great to get away for reading week after my incredibly stressful week of midterms and essays but once it was all said and done my only concern was my plane being on time and what drink I was going to have first. 

So out of my exhaustion where I was awake for 36 hours after flight delays and just travel craziness my brain has yet to recover. Didn't stop me from writing a brutal midterm this morning and doing an interesting presentation on William Blake. Thank god for late class tomorrow and a much needed gym session.

So I've also decided to go vegetarian for the foreseeable future in my healthy life styler changes. 

Well I'm headed for a nap! Have a great day lovely people, talk to you soon! 

Love, Kate    

Almost midterms!

Hello all!

How are all you lovely people this fine Sunday afternoon? Personally I'm procrastinating on writing an essay, but what would college be without staying up until nearly 3 am writing a sub par essay because you've just given up on caring? My favourite is the digression of a college essay, beginning is strong and completely awesome, and as the redbull kicks in it slowly gets worse and worse until you type your closing sentence, read it over and go "well it's done..". Something I've learned to do well since the beginning of university. I haven't really helped myself either. Going out twice this weekend when I should be studying and writing my two essays all due Wednesday. 

My weekend started Friday night by going to the second last night of igloo fest! Man gonna miss this event until next year. It's a pretty cheap night if you take the STM and drink at home. And I'm all about cheap!

And I must say I felt hella cute when I went out. Even though igloofest requires ample layers of clothing, I still felt cute until the sweaters and coats! 

So here's my "I feel cute as shit" selfie. I know how badly you all wanted to see it. But last night! 

Last night, was the celebration of my favourite twins birthday! Maria and Dimitri have been great since I moved here. I got my much needed girlfriend as well as a good guy bud. One thing I miss about home is my boys, I've always had a lot of guys friends and that's something i don't have here so when we all go out it's always fun! In true Greek style we drank ouzo and went to a Greek bar.

Never thought alcohol and some Greek dancing could be so fun. Even though the dancing looks way easier than it is! I ended up taking a very expensive cab home instead of waiting for Dimitri to 

drive us, but hey now I know how much it costs to go from Avenue Du Parc back home, so life lessons, right? Still constantly impressed that two weekends in a row I've been able to get myself home strictly speakig french. It must be the alcohol. 

So! I'm quickly approaching midterms, the next 3 days are crazy busy. 2 test and 2 essays all before Wednesday. Heading to yoga tonight to relax myself before I get down to my stress. Then Friday I'm off to Cuba!! Let the count down commence! 

 

Song of the week: We Are Tonight - Billy Currington 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJIB_s_7dcw

Have a lovely week! Good night good morning good afternoon but talk to you soon! 

Super Bowl weekend 2014

Hey guys!

I'm horrible I know I'm sorry. I've been so busy. I leave for Cuba in just under a week, I have an essay due tomorrow that I haven't even started. I'm so busy, and I swear I was hungover for days and days. But here I am.

Friday night I went to a 1920s party! There was swing dancing and lots of alcohol. Everyone was dressed up and it was great. I hung out with a bunch of polish people, and when they found out that yes I am polish too, they realized I could keep up with thgere drinks. I didn't have an empty hand after that. Man drunkenness to a holy different level let me tell you. 

Friday night was the second time I've ever gotten emotional because I was drunk, but thank god I didn't do that in front of anyone. My worst offence of the night was calling my best friend that lives 9 hours away at 330 am. Just to say I miss him. I could've been worse so hey, points for not being "that girl"!! 

Nothing like sitting in bed at 330 am eating McDonalds, getting mad at a boy for reasons I can't remember, crying because I was so so mad, and then calling my bestfriend "cause I miss you and just really need you right now". Man we all have a night like that right?? 

It was my friends birthday weekend, so I'll blame it on that. The weekend came to a close with a handful of friends and watching the superbowl. I met a new really funny guy and I hope we can be friends. That's one thing about Monteal is that I don't have a lot of male friends and that's something I miss.

Song of the post Bruno Mars - Treasure

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPvuNsRccVw

Can we comment about how disappointing that game was?? I watched the entire game, and Bruno Mars was fabulous, but that was the highlight of the very boring game. What did you think of the Super Bowl? Comment below.

Oh well it's been fun guys, until next time. Good night good morning good afternoon but talk to you soon.

A little party never killed nobody

Hey guys!

So this week has been a tad on the boring side, just doing the school thing. I think I've pulled a muscle in my stomach because I've been so ridiculously sore from my ribs to my belly button that it keeps me awake at night. I can't even call it sore it feels like I'm being stabbed in gut repeatedly. So I'm going to try to head back to the gym today after taking two days off, because I seriously need to go for a run. But hey I said I was starting at 153.7 (I think?) I'm now solidly at 149.3 so I'm happy with that, gotta keep those results coming!

Tuesday night I went to see the Canadiens play with my favourite twins. They're turning 19 on Monday so this was like my birthday gift to them, a winning game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Perks of living in Montreal pretty much everyone loves the Habs, especially the guys. See male on left, my new love hate hockey buddy. Love because we love the same team, hate because he is constantly making fun of my favourite player. I mean come on Brier isn't that bad!! He even scored last night against the Bruins, and yes I took every opportunity to text said hater, and have a "ha ha!" Moment.

Hopefully I can carry the tradition of taking them to hockey every year for their birthday cause it was fun! 

Tonigh I'm headed out to a 1920s party. It's called the "Fuck Prohabition party". I have everything I need but shoes and a head band. Biggest struggle of all: my shoes are all black and my dress is light pink. I'll go on my search later today hopefully I'll find something cheap and pretty. There's a pair of shoes at forever 21 that could work but paying 40 dollars for cheap shoes doesn't sound too great.  Pictures to come!! Here's to bringing out my inner Gatsby.

In true Gatsby style, and because the soundtrack to the Great Gatsby is my favourite album. 

Song of the Post: 100 dollar bill - Jay Z 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAESe4Dc0HY

Good night, good morning, good afternoon but talk to you soon. 

Igloofest 2014!

Hey guys!!

Ah I love Montreal in the winter! I mean when it's warmer than -40 it's a pretty good time. Well Montreal is always a good time I've found, but I had one hell of a time last night! Me and two of my friends ventured down to Vieux Port (old port), and went to Igloofest! Nothing like a nice outdoor rave to heighten your sprits right? http://www.igloofest.ca/

Igloofest is this massive rave that happens 4 weekends in a row here in good old mtl, from Thrusday-Saturday it is a huge party! It's also nice that it's a 18+ event, so you never have to guess if that guys is just an older looking 15 year old (very common problem here). 

Aside from the piles and piles of people, being outside at night and dancing while sipping back your alcoholic beverage of choice is really really fun! 

So after some great #mtlmoments I will defiantly be going back, hopefully before this years event is over. And I'm now also a proud owner of the offical Igloofest Beanie, the hats I've been seeing all over town and wishing I had one. I gotta say there's nothing like being a student in Montreal, so many amazing things! All the time!! 

Song of the post : Alive- Krewella
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-gYJBsln-w
Nothing like a good part song!

 So after my crazy night, that included meeting the cutest boy ! More on that at a later date if anything happens that is. Sunday is just going to be catching up on school reading for the week, and going to my yoga class later tonight! Gotta get that fitness on! 

Have a wonderful couple of days my loves. Good night, good morning, good after noon, but talk to you soon!

Love, Kate