I'm open for experiences!

I answered a couple of ads the other day.

The first ad was from a band that has recently been signed to a record label here in the UK and is about to embark on a UK university tour.  They are looking for someone to review their show this Wednesday for their press packet.  The gig is at the world famous Madame Jojo's in Soho.  I responded with some examples of my writing.  They said they liked my style, and Canadians in general, and offered me the job!

The second ad was from a band looking for a lead singer.  Now, I'm no Dean Martin but I can carry a tune okay.  This summer, I fulfilled a lifelong dream by performing on stage regularly at Jam Nite in Grand Bend, Ontario (thank you, Greg Gallello!).  Being up in front of a huge crowd that is singing and dancing along with you is an incredible rush.  The band seemed to feel very positively about my interest and we're going to take it from there.

I also made a request of my own.

I wrote to Brondesbury College for Boys.  Brondesbury College is an independent Muslim secondary school in London, England that was established by Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens).  I am an enormous fan of Yusuf Islam's music (both as Cat and Yusuf) and I'm also a huge admirer of his tireless efforts to bring peace and understanding to people of all faiths and to bridge gaps between people of the world.  I wrote to the school to request a tour and someone to speak to.  I've never visited a Muslim school and I think it would be a fantastic and enriching experience.  I hope they accept my request.