Weekly Quote

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. "

Dalai Lama

Valentine's Day Wedding - Adriana & Paulo

As many of you already know, at 1054 Bloor there are a few companies under one roof. Once in awhile we will be posting for these companies right here.For Adriana and Paulo, Passion Foto were the photographers for them. As for their special day they chose a special day for lover's. There is no better way of sharing your love on Valentine's Day then by exchanging your vows.

"We Are More"

The best way to describe Canada was summed up last night, at the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic games.

"We Are More" by Shane Koyczan

When defining Canada
you might list some statistics
you might mention our tallest building
or biggest lake you might shake a tree in the fall
and call a red leaf Canada
you might rattle off some celebrities
might mention Buffy Sainte-Mariemight
even mention the fact that we’ve got a few
Barenaked Ladies
or that we made these crazy things
like zippers electric cars and washing machines
when defining Canada
it seems the world’s anthem has been
" been there done that"and maybe that’s where
we used to be at it’s true
we’ve done and we’ve been
we’ve seen all the great themes
get swallowed up by the machine
and turned into theme parks
but when defining Canada
don’t forget to mention that we have set sparks
we are not just fishing stories
about the one that got away
we do more than sit around and say "eh?"
and yes we are the home of the Rocket and the Great One
who inspired little number nines
and little number ninety-nines
but we’re more than just hockey and fishing lines
off of the rocky coast of the Maritimes
and some say what defines us
is something as simple as please and thank you
and as for you’re welcome
well we say that too
but we are more
than genteel or civilized
we are an idea in the process
of being realized
we are young
we are cultures strung together
then woven into a tapestry and the design
is what makes us more
than the sum total of our history
we are an experiment going right for a change
with influences that range from a to zed
and yes we say zed instead of zee
we are the colours of Chinatown and the coffee of Little Italy
we dream so big that there are those
who would call our ambition an industry
because we are more than sticky maple syrup and clean snow
we do more than grow wheat and brew beer
we are vineyards of good year after good year
we reforest what we clear
because we believe in generations beyond our own
knowing now that so many of us
have grown past what used to be
we can stand here today
filled with all the hope people have
when they say things like "someday"
someday we’ll be great
someday we’ll be this
or that
someday we’ll be at a point
when someday was yesterday
and all of our aspirations will pay the way
for those who on that day
look towards tomorrow
and still they say someday
we will reach the goals we set
and we will get interest on our inspiration
because we are more than a nation of
whale watchers and lumberjacks
more than backpacks and hiking trails
we are hammers and nails building bridges
towards those who are willing to walk across
we are the lost-and-found for all those
who might find themselves at a loss
we are not the see-through gloss or glamour
of those who clamour for the failings of others
we are fathers brothers sisters and mothers
uncles and nephews aunts and nieces
we are cousins
we are found missing puzzle pieces
we are families with room at the table for newcomers
we are more than summers and winters
more than on and off seasons
we are the reasons people have for wanting to stay
because we are more than what we say or do
we live to get past what we go through
and learn who we are
we are students
students who study the studiousness of studying
so we know what as well as why
we don’t have all the answers
but we try
and the effort is what makes us more
we don’t all know what it is in life we’re looking for
so keep exploring
go far and wide
or go inside but go deep
go deep
as if James Cameron was filming a sequel to The Abyss
and suddenly there was this location scout
trying to figure some way out
to get inside you
because you’ve been through hell and high water
and you went deep
keep exploring
because we are more
than a laundry list of things to do and places to see
we are more than hills to ski
or countryside ponds to skate
we are the abandoned hesitation of all those who can’t wait
we are first-rate greasy-spoon diners and healthy-living cafes
a country that is all the ways you choose to live
a land that can give you variety
because we are choices
we are millions upon millions of voices shouting
" keep exploring… we are more"
we are the surprise the world has in store for you
it’s true
Canada is the "what" in "what’s new?"so don’t say
"been there done that"
unless you’ve sat on the sidewalk
while chalk artists draw still lifes
on the concrete of a kid in the street beatboxing
to Neil Young for fun
don’t say you’ve been there done that
unless you’ve been here doing it
let this country be your first-aid kit
for all the times you get sick of the same old same old
let us be the story told to your friends
and when that story ends
leave chapters for the next time you’ll come back
next time pack for all the things
you didn’t pack for the first time
but don’t let your luggage define your travel
seach life unravels differently
and experiences are what make up
the colours of our tapestry
we are the true northstrong and free
and what’s more
is that we didn’t just say it
we made it be.

Cleaning Out My Closet - Chapter 1 ( Game Over )

Why do I wear this shirt? - It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Best to wear at - Guys night out, then go home and apologize to your wife.
Interesting side note - Do not wear a shirt like this to family functions on your better half’s side of the family. Or if your better half is at the family function. By all means if you like sleeping on the couch, go right ahead.

Chris's Random Thoughts - Confessions from the Bridal Shows.

After many years participating in countless bridal shows we have learned one thing, the more things change the more they stay the same. Here are some examples:

- It will never cease to amaze me how long people will wait in line for free cake. A word to the wise, come on the last day of the bridal show about 20 minutes before it closes. You will walk away with well over 5 slices, if not a full slab.

- When enjoying down time always try to stay productive. This year I took the time to find out what my "Jersey Shore" nickname would be. For those who need to know it is "C-Train".

- Every year there is one song that is played over and over. This year's song is from "The Black Eyed Peas". We all gotta feeling tonight's gonna be a good night, but we don't have to be reminded every 4 minutes.

- Out of curiosity, did anyone get the name of the gentleman in the dress?...You read that right.

- We really feel for all those guys who are pulling those bags full of flyer's around. You always seem to be having such a great time, especially knowing you are missing an N.F.L playoff game.

- We always appreciate the free coffee...Thanks to the large department stores.

A special thanks goes to all of our friends, both new and old within the industry. You all help make our bridal shows very successful, year in and year out. We will see you all through out 2010.

Chris