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mythteller) wrote2009-10-22 04:57 pm
mythteller) wrote2009-10-22 04:57 pm
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Getting to know you meme
The problem with LJ or Facebook: we all think we are so close, but really, we know nothing about each other. So ask me something you want to know about me. Something that should be obvious, but you have no idea about. Ask away. Then post this in your LJ/Facebook and find out what people don't know about you.
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(Feel free to ask me a question in return. I'm not going to post this on my LJ, but I'm happy to talk about myself. *grin*)
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I was introduced to storytelling by Mike Burns, the Irish storyteller who performs at Hurley's pub. I was present for his first performance at Halloween and I was completely hooked. I attended every performance afterwards for 2 years, and then one Sunday I was sick and couldn't make it. The following month I showed up and Mike ran up to me and said "You made it! I thought you were dead when you didn't show up last month!"
Storytelling satisfies a need for performance expression that I was not finding in stage acting anymore. I love the direct connection I have with my audience, how they react to the story, and how that inspires me to make little changes here and there, allowing the story to evolve every time I tell it.
A few years ago, someone called me a Bard and I wasn't sure I really deserved that title. I have since explored the spiritual side of my storytelling, the mysteries behind the myths, and it was led to greater insight in many aspects of my spiritual path.
I now wear the badge of Bard with greater pride and a heightened sense of responsibility to not only entertain my audiences, but also to challenge them, push their boundaries, and show them that there is Truth in every myth.
And you? What make you the Bard and why do you love it?
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But I think when I really adopted the title of "bard," it was late 2003 / early 2004. I'd been in the SCA for four or five years by that point and had enjoyed doing bardic, but mostly as one of the "sing along in the chorus" people. However, at around that time, we found out that one of the group's more prominent bards was moving away, and I vowed to memorize all his popular songs so they wouldn't get forgotten.
When I went to Pennsic in 2004, I subtitled my journal "The Pennsic of a newbie bard." I started writing my own songs in early 2004, and I went to Pennsic that year (in August) with a request sheet of about a dozen songs I could do from memory. Since then, it's expanded to around 50 and a heck of a lot more if I've got my book on me.
I was first called "Pocket Bard" a few years ago at Pennsic by my campmates (I think it was 2007) because we already had a "bitty bard" in camp, and I'm small enough to fit in your pocket.
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Also, I'm a ham. (Bad Jew!) *grin*
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And how did you get into paganism?
(Am I allowed two?)
Ditto for me, re: above. Feel free to ask back.
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There are still so many things I want to do that I've never tried, so it's difficult to pick one. I haven't traveled the world nearly enough and would love to return to Ireland, if only not to relive the shell/culture shock I went through the first time.
But that's too easy... the one thing I still have on my todo list is to learn sign language. It's such a beautiful language and I would love to study it to learn more than just the alphabet.
As for the pagan thing, it's funny that you ask because I just had my pagan-life story published in a book!
http://www.amazon.com/Out-Broom-Closet-Stories-Embraced/dp/1598698915
But the short version is I dated a Wiccan girl for a couple of months and she lent me a few of her books. I spent many years reading what I could, then decided to go out and meet these wacky people in person, which has led to where I am today: a community busy-body.
As for you, what question could I ask you that would stir the most trouble? What do you miss most about Montreal and what unfinished business did you leave behind? *grin*
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I think I can honestly say I miss everything about Montreal. Of all the place I've been and lived in, Montreal was, at times, the most traumatic for me (with crazy roommates!!!) but also the place where I was most myself. I loved the wintery cold -- the feeling of my nostrils freezing. I loved walking along the streets late at night in the snow to go see a film by myself. I loved the shopping, and dressing a way I enjoyed. I loved my dance classes. I loved the smell of sandalwood in that wiccan shop (for the life of me, can't recall it!) I loved the valiant attempts you and Sarah made to pull me into your group, and would have loved in many ways to stay and properly get into larping, and storytelling.
As for unfinished business, I think I left quite a bit behind *raised eyebrow & smile*. I could have easily stayed and made a whole different life. I left that confidence, and happiness just *being* behind, which is a shame. Montreal is an easy place to love.
I think, in the times I see me leaving this place, I can easily see myself returning to Montreal. Of course, the only problem would be finding a job.
And there, ha! Minefield safely maneuvered!
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I'm a bad man.