What a wicked time we had in Canada, eh. It was such a blast to be there for a few days and experience the true culture and say, eh, a lot. Oh and even brush up on some French while in Montreal. If you’re like me, you may not know but it’s all-French in Montreal, they stick to their roots. Bonjour!
We began our journey crossing the boarder in our, not so small whip making it necessary to take a little extra time, those Canadians aren’t messin around. Shortly after we found ourselves in central Toronto, in the heart of the city. It was a slight challenge to find parking, especially when you’re dealing with a vehicle of such caliber. However we’ve learned there is no task to great for Carissa and I to handle. Carpe Diem, right?
After adjusting to our new surroundings we realized we should be celebrating Canada Day! Sweet! We weren’t able to be in the states for our independence day but we sure helped Canada turn 141 years young. We enjoyed watching the traditional fireworks, but I have to say, they don’t get down for their independence like we do. We get diggity, down, down for our independence, that’s a fact.
Our actual model search was held at the boat house in Toronto. It was interesting to have the model search conducted in a retail store rather than a huge mall. We enjoyed the ambiance. It was a little more intimate as well, holding the actual runway show inside the store. We also were accompanied the entire time with our Roxy Canada marketing crew!!! Really stellar set of ladies, who even brought along two kick ace female DJ’s who played all of the latest tunedge at all of our events!
We had a rad turn out as we usually do, and found three really incredible ladies. Nicole Frade, a fourteen year old from Ontario, Canada. Sarah Wayne, a nineteen year old, who traveled all the way from Montreal on an eight hour train ride, and our winner Maddy McGowin from Ontario.
Maddy is fifteen, and enjoys fashion. Maddy says, “It is a way to be unique and show your own personal style.” Maddy also loves accessories and shoes and most of all loves Roxy! Maddy had some impressive moves on the runway and spoke truly from her heart. Congrats Maddy, you were a true sweetheart.
Our second main event in Canada wasn’t a model search. It was held in Montreal to really encourage the Roxy Follow Your Heart tour. Our event was at the local Quiksilver store where we were greeted with open arms and even were lucky enough to be thrown an after party, “party your HEART out.” We were back on the tee shirt press giving away some more cool tees. Our set up was in such a high traffic area I think we informed the whole city of the contest to win the $10k!!! Which reminds me, we still want those videos ladies keep em’ rollin!
Shew, that was a lot. Hope your still reading, we’re in Florida now recovering from the twenty-two hour drive. We definitely plan on hitting up that little rodent who lives somewhere around here, when we do we’ll be sure to share some pics with all of you. See you in Cocoa beach in a few days!
August 11, 2008
