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Studio Work Party in association with the Studio Grand Opening with CR Avery

RaquelJordao — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:47:21 GMT

Dear Friends and Family This Saturday I am hosting a Studio Work Party. Tasks include construction, painting, sewing, draping, and lighting. Music mash-up and refreshments to follow. $5 minimum Studio contribution if you are showing up just to party! Arrive at 10 am for coffee and task sign up. Location: The Blue Doors of 626 Shaw Rd. Gibsons BC (Behind the Petro Canada in Gibsons) This will also be a Studio Naming event were we develop the memorable name for this new venue. Bring your skills and drills (That's tools, if you have some) Work events every Saturday Until "Show Time" Give me a ring or drop me a line. I look forward to working with you. Much respect. Raquel Fors

C.R. Avery Playing Jordao PhotoGraphic Studio Grand Opening January 31, 2009

RaquelJordao — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:21:07 GMT

I am excited to announce I'm having my Studio Gallery Grand Opening Event On January 31, 2009. Jordao PhotoGraphic Studios is Located at 626 Shaw Rd., Gibsons, BC Ticket are $12. Doors at 7pm Pre-Sale Tickets can be arranged via e-mail raquel@jordao.ca or by phone. I hope to see you there!

Water Woman is a GO! Sunshine Coast!

RaquelJordao — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:01:52 GMT

LION'S PARK 13776 HWY 101 GARDEN BAY SUNSHINE COAST just north of the Garden Bay turn off on HWY 101 SUNSHINE COAST HWY it is immediately after the PETRO CANADA GAS STATION on the right side... about 30 min north of Sechelt, one hour from the Langdale Ferry! PUBLIC TRANSIT: MALASPINA BUS to the site from Vancouver Bus Depot (Main St.) leaves at 3pm & 7:30 pm --- leaves WATER FRONT Skytrain Station at 3:10 pm and 7:35 pm (flag the bus) ---leaves Georgia & Burrard St. at the front of ROYAL BANK - mountain side at 3:15 and 7:45... ---leaves Park Royal mall North Vancouver at 3:30 & 8:05 pm (you must flag the bus heading towards Horseshoe Bay) ---this bus is on the 4:30 & 8:40 pm Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale Ferry Terminal - you can get on this bus from on the ferry... --- this bus picks up at the Gibsons Bus Depot behind the IGA / MacDonalds Mall at 5:25 pm and 9:30 pm... ---- Roberts Creek on Hwy across from the RC Hall at 5:35 & 9:40pm... ---- Sechelt Bus Depot at 5653 Wharf Rd at 6:15 & 10 pm... ask to be dropped off at the LIONS PARK www.malaspinacoach.com WATER WOMAN'S NEW LOCATION IS ON 30 ACRES OF RAINFOREST LAND AT LIONS PARK, SUNSHINE COAST!! WITH A FULL-OUT KIDS PLAYGROUND, ELECTRICITY, COVERED SHELTERS, (SOME) FLUSH TOILETS, & 2 CREEKS! FREE CAMPING! WATER ON SITE! We have food vendors but bring extra food if you like! SEE THE "WHAT TO BRING SECTION" on the Water Woman Website www.waterwomanevent.com

The Law of One

RaquelJordao — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:05:18 GMT

Come to the Free information sessions 7pm-9pm: Sunday June 15th at 5802 Marine Way, Sechlet, BC. Wednesday June 18th at 5748 Medusa Street Sechelt, BC. Sunday June 22 location TBA Wednesday June 25 at 713 Gower Point Rd., Gibsons BC. Sunday June 29th at 5748 Medusa Street, Sechelt BC. View Full size image for details.

Sweet softening

RaquelJordao — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:14:47 GMT

you've opened me. I turn poisons to honey and drink. I'm drinking pain as though it heals me. All for the sake of being free.

The Q'ELF plays EQUILUX - Victoria, BC

RaquelJordao — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:06 GMT

Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2008 more on this date 7:00 PM Location: Sunset Room 1810-B Store Street Victoria, BC view map Returning Saturn proudly presents... EQUILUX - Saturday, 22 March 2008 (@ The Sunset Room :: Victoria, BC) ``The word equinox means "equal night": the duration of the day being equal to that of the night, an event which occurs but twice a year, the one marking the astrological beginning of spring and the other the ending of summer. Interestingly, the actual equal duration (equilux) need not occur on the official Equinox, which is more cultural and celebratory than scientific.`` in keeping with the idea of equilux, the night is an exploration in the balance of darker root-shaking trance, and lighter heart-opening trance... the first 3 dj's of the night will focus their energies in working us thru the dark, while the last 3 dj's (4, actually as there will be a tag set) will focus on bringing us into the light... the evening will begin with a potluck gathering, before moving into a journey thru sound, visuals, movement and interaction... POTLUCK @ 7pm -------------------- Hipples (Returning Saturn) Cloud Dancer (Rainbow Cathedral / Returning Saturn) EQUILUX @ 9pm -------------------- Nagdeo (In.lumination) Crystal7 21 (Rainbow Cathedral) Florian (Returning Saturn) Entelechy & Helix 42 (Returning Saturn) Q'elf (Elphinstone) Beatfarmer (Rainbow Cathedral) Visuals by Durin Munro Bodywork by Wings of Transformation Potluck @ 7pm Opening circle @ 8:48pm Dancing 9pm 'til late Gates close @ 1:11am (no exceptions!) Tickets available March 13th @ Shift Natural Fashion (547b Johnson Street) $15 (first 15) ; $20 thereafter $30 @ the gate No Drugs. No Alcohol. No Agression.

There's tears on my guitar today

RaquelJordao — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:39:47 GMT

It's been a long time since I've sung a song that way.

Shrouds for Mystery

RaquelJordao — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:31:46 GMT

Poor Abyss of a Mystery You Poetic Tragedy Your Misery pales mine And so Saves me You opened a basket That was not meant for The faint of heart

From the 2006 Vault

RaquelJordao — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:15:14 GMT

An un suspecting Faery was I oh how I’d crooned for the King to be mine And letting it just be with no ties He grabbed my hand kissed my lips and looked into my eyes Concubine of the Elvin King! He’s so gentle with my Faery wings In cuvitous fashion he did things that made the magic castle bells ring. So as kings may come and go He’s off to rule and to mesmerize in show Love comes and goes in flow If I’ll be his again I need not know Of this one thing I have learned to Fall in Love and not be burned Swoon for days with heart and belly churned Yet navigate gently if love is to be confirmed

It's been a while,

RaquelJordao — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:38:21 GMT

But here it is . A few pictures from Shambhala. http://www.jordao.ca/photo/main.php?g2_itemId=21 I'm finally settling into Fall and have taken up the hobby of sorting through all images of my life in general since 2004 (My life on the Coast). It's ALOT, and it takes quite a bit of time for this sort of thing. Perhaps its even a bit optimistic! But "Shoot for the stars and you might just land on the Moon! "; ) If you're a photographer, you will notice that my camera settings are displayed. Let me know what you think. I'm welcoming of constructive criticism and will be putting out an album of edited images that shows the difference between JPG format and RAW format Photography. and... IF Photography, both manual or digital SLR, rings your bell, let's hook up for some constructive criticism, trade secrets, or just have a great time talking about tech and techniques. Contact me to order or sample fully Jordao Photographic Edited images from raw format (10megapixle). Enjoy! Raquel

Sweet Slumber

RaquelJordao — Sat, 12 May 2007 05:37:53 GMT

Well, I don't usualy tribe message people unless I've got matters to navigate, business to track or projects to catalyse, yet I find myself utterly drawn to simply reach out and squeeze your hand and wake up in a dream and maybe ask you how you have been and what your plans are and realy just to share a good hug and remind you in this moment that you are loved. I enjoy seeing Shiraz's smile on the drive. I haven't been there lately, I'm minimizing my time in the city to focus on projects. School, Djing, fashion shows, fundraising, running a business, starting a collective, moving! fewf! (Ok, granted this might be very little compared to some.) So much is happening that at times I thought that everything, litteraly everything was happening right now. I'm physically living on the coast, in Porpus Bay, moving to Lower Gibsons in June, still looking for the roomates to be. Not stressing it. Life is good. I'm in the city alot due to a couple part time classes a couple days apart. I love my friends, but have become so project oriented since I returned from travels, that I only get to see them if we are working together or partying. I am even contemplating popping back to England for the Sunrise Celebration just to see Taoin and my English family that I made last time I was there. I've got two weeks to figure that one out. Well, I suppose I'll take some time to get back in touch. In touch as in not being out of touch... And Smile when I dance!

3000 Stars

RaquelJordao — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:06:29 GMT

These twinkling thoughts of you drip upon a page to mark the moment I became a sage the 3000 stars Taking celestial stage shone the great knowing of the dawning of an age and blessed be for dancing and dancing up a prayer Cause Ive seen you 3000 times and every time is rare Shine so bright you see the light do take hede and care that what was mote but stopped in the throat was never meant to bare come see them fall they shouted all to see the tale maid fair singing the note the the sirens wrote they beconed for her care. her song's remote rocked the boat and everybody there and if you were to challenge her she'd have you in her snare. let me end by saying that this doesn't end here. I'll start a new beginning cause the end is coming near so 3000 It's been a while It's been about a year I'll ring your telepabanana Stick the round end in your ear. Raquel F. ;p

I'll meet you there...

RaquelJordao — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:46:29 GMT

"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right-doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." ~Rumi~

Words are Windows... or They're Walls

RaquelJordao — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:40:33 GMT

I feel so sentenced by your words, I feel so judged and sent away, Before I go I've got to know Is that what you mean to say? Before I rise to my defense, Before I speak in hurt or fear, Before I build that wall of words, Tell me, did I really hear? Words are windows, or they're walls, They sentence us, or set us free. When I speak and when I hear, Let the lovelight shine through me. There are things I need to say, Things that mean so much to me, If my words don't make me clear, Will you help me to be free? If I seemed to put you down, If you felt I didn't care, Try to listen through my words To the feelings that we share. ~Ruth Berbermeyer~ in "Nonviolent Communication A language of Compassion" by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Singing Showering

RaquelJordao — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:17:47 GMT

(in an upbeat tossing fists kinda bounce) Now he’s gone I don’t know why Until this day I some times cry He didn’t event Say good bye He didn’t take The time to lie Bang-Bang! He shot me down. Bang-Bang! I hit the ground. Bang-Bang! That awful sound. Bang-Bang! My Baby shot me down.

Prayers and Blessings and Email messages

RaquelJordao — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:20:49 GMT

I stated my gratitude. I felt the truth in it. I felt true gratitude for my mother and my father, for those who love me, for my ability to love, for my body and for its healing. As I spun and spun gratitude, from my heart rose a viscerous and silvery fog. It accumulated and culminated in a mass large enough to... well, it formed from its sphere, then out at arms length in both directions perfecting an angel, wings stretching as though to complete itself. I too complete my prayer for it to join with the peace at the center of all that is. This angel of peace is of the truth of my heart. An angel was birthed from the very substance I have been intellectualizing. I am free. My heart has made magic in simply being true. May this angel find you and kiss your brow. For I love you. Indeed we are the ones we've been waiting for. Love from Your Other Self, Raq'el~f

Cracks for springs

RaquelJordao — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:05:34 GMT

Yeah it’s a little embarrassing How I reveal all my fine cracks for the opportunity to make the earth rumble. And she rumbles and shifts just so I have a footing to establish. So, I remember I am solid to the core. My footing may falter and I may fall, Never breaking, just bound by blessings to suffer consequence. If I want to stand fast and let the earth tremble beneath me, I know that I must not return. For this is the experience of knowing that I may not ask for bread If I do not crack the spring to nourish the grain. I may go hungry, but I would have made the mistake. So I’d take nothing, I’d ask for no bread, I’d wither in weakness And no one drinks again. So, I rumble and I quake I rattle until I shake I take what I can stake And I break so I can make A spring from my flaws flows As blood cleans wounds The purity of washing knows I’m as constant as the moon.

Bada-Boom!

RaquelJordao — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:29:11 GMT

Yesss! I am excited to have tea and dance and get back to everyone. I had a most wonderful time and I am very happy. I look forward to sharing the excitement of fantastic things as I go. Love and light Raquelf

So, for now...Sunshine coast room for rent!

RaquelJordao — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 20:41:59 GMT

hey, I'm in Nelson... on East Shore. drop a line, tell me what a g'w'on. My phone is working for messages, but Im checking on and off. I miss you and will be in the Koots for a few weeks... My basement suite at David's is up for grabs for September, give him a call, and lighten my responsability to this empty suite. so, dear Shiraz, Ill see you soon! I must say, I truely miss my family and friends, but my adventure continues. Universe is treating me well and I am guided on the path of least resistance. I have been consulting Tarot often and I know that I am coming into a bumpy Saturn's return, and this is truely only the beginning! Pheonix rizing yo! May she be graceful! Shine on! Boom Raquel~F

doing well

RaquelJordao — Thu, 25 May 2006 11:50:31 GMT

hmm I've only got a few moments to say I miss you and thank you for keeping in touch! I went to the pub last night came home, and got on the phone. Called a couple friends, ran up the bill. but I realy needed to chat. Im on msn and tribe.net at completley different times as all of you. there's about 8 hours difference. I'm searching out Tree Ben in London this week, and can only contact him thorugh Tribe...would anyone be able to pass me contact info for him? this weekend I'm going to a weekend Osho retreat. with a couple friends I'm met recently. I'm excited to do an ecstatic dance meditation!!! hmmm I'm thinking of you, my friends, family, loves, and lovers. hugging you all Namaste

Gah! where do I start!?!

RaquelJordao — Thu, 18 May 2006 15:13:09 GMT

hmm I suppose right now is a good place with 35 mins and counting.. gittered with a strong coffee and i've not toked all the while except for a couple nights ago.. and wow did writing change... I'm keeping a diary, there's not much spice to it except when I awake to write about my dreams...but I do express the beuty of the English country side and the wit of the English. ok so you were all there this morning, it went something like this: And I dreampt ...and I know now that there realy is a castle in the sky. its earthly name was OAO-300. there was a moment after the evacuation that Shelby and I and a crew of the curious were checking the map... but none of us were realy sure where we had just come in from... or else i'd give you all the coordinates rite now and i'd plan to see you there tonight.. ok so how we all got there was quite easy.. there was a poetry and music recital. in a room in a castle, turns out this castle was on a planet that was realy quite beautiful... see in this place, like rain, dimention, perspective and gravity would distort. See... after all the recital stuff and socialising and realizing that we weren't on earth anymore, you could be standing on the tower overlooking the ocean and it would come folding up and the sky would spin around but all so peacefully all quite quiet. as if one had vertigo or experiencing a gravity shift all in the same head. We got there by plane presumably, at least that's how we left. But we left in Exidus. See, a wind was coming... whatever wind! Oh but this wind was from the South East! Time to evacuate. I'm not sure why this wind was so terrifying, I don't beleive that the sheer power of it would destroy us, but in an alternate univers, better listen to the locals! So we all started down the mountain... I was not satisfied that I had been living on this beatiful and perfectly peaceful planet with out exploring the other buildings there.. so I lagged behind a bit... found a clan of youth .. I tried to politley meet and great everyone and granted I may have been in search of companionship at this point... and a huge hug out of the blue it was Cody...he acctualy didn't make it to the tower earlier.. he found these cats and was diggin a beautifull excentric singer there. But I was on the wing and had to go. I dutily informed them of the storm and continued on towards the port where we landded.. on the way down, Matte and Lisa were on their way up in a supped up space form psy-caravan not unlike one i've been in before (other world other dream). I hitched a ride with them to the port... understanding that they would not be joining us all in this exidus....they were getting away from it all realy and what a perfect place to go. This world was a world living in peace. A psy-dimentional gravitational shifting castle in the sky would do them just fine.. So when we got onboard (i pressume) Shelbs and crew checked the map so we could get back. I had found a great place of relaxation... analysis says that the gravity dimention shift has something to do with the ear troubles i'm experiencing and well, the plane and the castles and my friends ... sais I wish you were here... oh boy time is almost up... that was my dream this morning. in short news and life, I wake up early,I work in gardens, I eat lunch with tim in the truck , and doze off for an afternoon nap, then we finnish the day of work, Say 'that was a lovely day' and go home to make supper, watch news and hit the pub or else putter about cause we're up early again for work. The birds are the soundtrack to my days, and I fit spirituality in throughout my days as much as its a bit 'odd' in this region. oh well... I'm still me send me news and I'll try to get time to respond when I find another place to do email besides the Library... I truley miss you all, and am so happy my dreams are so strong to bring many of you through. Be well and happy, warm and loved. Namaste dear friends Raquel

I've got a web site!

RaquelJordao — Sat, 13 May 2006 12:11:22 GMT

ok so time is limited So, I'll just say this, I am well and happy in the songbird presance, English Countryside and I got to chill in Glastonbury for a while... but what I realy want to tell you all is that Nathan has got my site up online now so go to www.jordao.ca See his site too! he's phenominal! Get him to do your site 'cause he's good, pro, and a damn fine fella to work with. Much love and I cried a bit cause I miss you all Namaste fine folk till next week! Raquel

My post Meta of Terra Galactica

RaquelJordao — Mon, 01 May 2006 05:30:35 GMT

Image of me on the day after a Beltane Feast in my Gunnera Garden So I’m about to break into my bitter sweet chocolate with orange and spices turning myself into the being that is a high Daess on this day. I’ll enjoy my spiced chocolate as I inhale the Pao santo, thumbing a piece of turquoise and swaying and humming along to Intrinsic Dub Hop. All Physical Plane gifts, and if this was all I had I would be elated for the memories of my evening fill me with Gold. I hold the memories of a Goddess swirling and swooning with her respective gods and goddesses. Thank you to our guests and our guests in spirit for supporting such an event in my time. A special thanks to every one who made the journey to Terra Galactica. For some, the trek was long and arduous and others came on wings of angels, yet all were blessed alike at the threshold. Welcome, you are oh so welcome here. The evening started before I did. I ducked out on a couple of my dearest friends for a much required shower in the early hour of the evening. I had been moving my stuff into storage. I’m pretty much moving, then organizing for a 3month voyage, and of course prepping the Terra Galactic Launch pad. Many thanks to my home clan for the cooperation and manifestative properties we were able to harness together. I see great love here through the organization and logistic haze. So my words now will fail me, so memories will serve. The effect of all the smiling and loving hugs that wrapped a little further into my heart will be the story of my night. I am so thankful for what I’ve got to send me off. Gems like no other! Thank you so profoundly to Crae for his sets, renegade sound system and no problem vibe, to Marcy for her decks, and vinyl skills and gracious demeanor, thank you Intrinsic for the music, for coming all the way from Victoria, for your Elvin Genetic link, welcome home. Thank you Niko for your presence and loving friendship, for the partnership with Mike to lift from me the task of kitchen maintenance and for keeping our party awakened. Oh boy, of course every aspect of this gathering is worthy of thanks and gratitude. Thank you for coming. You are wholly worthy and welcome. My highest Praise to our guest of honor, I believe was there as well, whom I have named Deusa D’Amor. She is the goddess of love who spun eyes and hearts into moments of speechless appreciation. Who flung off the shroud of inhibition and ignited the torches of innocent love. I danced with her; I danced for her, she danced me and you alike. Oh my memory is encoded in my cells, but a good photo would say it all too. How about this! The Terra Galactic tribe is now out there. ( tribes.tribe.net/terragalactic ) You are a member by soul connection. Find it; post photos of the gathering and of yourselves because I’m going to miss you all but will stay simply connected through tribe. Post about your great adventure as I will be too, post your trip, a great photo that just says it all… y’know just let me know where you were, what it was like and I’ll be there in Spirit. So lets do it all again when I return! In loving memory Namaste Raquel

Just a bit before I go...

RaquelJordao — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:47:47 GMT

I've been describing my space as the pre trip stress. Kind of like the angst before chewing a sliver chalk full of intention. I know it is divine and aligned. I have a home to come back to. As in a home in hearts of those I dearly call friends. Yes I'm leaving, No I'm not leaving you. I'm leaving for the sake of family And for the intimate adventure with me. I'm going alone, but will align where I can. With you my friends to new beginnings Tying up the old ends I'm traveling with me, Alone not lonely. I could use a hand but I'm not sure who, how or what to ask So, I’ll say this: I get more hugs now thank you I get more love now THANK YOU I am heard out now thank you I am forgiven and forgiving now thank you I am called on it thank you I am calling you on it thank you You are hearing me thank you You see me, thank you You may fear me or fear for me but Balance is safe You help heal me, thank you. And I know, I know it is not that I am leaving that these are all just happening now, I am simply eyes wide open To infuse you into me You, your strength You, your wisdom You, your patience You, your inspiration Your love, attention, courage and peace... and grace I have X amount of days to see you all Knowing that much will be seen through memory or longing I long to be at peace and I thank you for Seeing me off and seeing me through. In light Namaste

It's late....

RaquelJordao — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:57:35 GMT

and I've lost my sense... But I like recipies, and you might like this one too, Rage this one out for the greater good. Think environmental Graffitti. http://www.storiesfromspace.co.uk/data/html/mossgraffiti.html