Feminists, Queers and Prostitutes, Oh my!

Warning: I talk about subjects such as feminism, rape, and prostitution in this article. Read at your own risk.

So! This past weekend I went to the second rebELLEs gathering in Winnipeg, MB. To give a bit of a lowdown on what that is...
http://www.rebelles.org/
The rebELLEs is a feminist group in Canada. They hold these gatherings to get womyn and non-identified people together to talk about feminist goals and issues facing us today.
So yes! It was a wonderful weekend. I met so many wonderful people and made alot of connections.
The main sessions I was in were Prostitution and Sex Work, and LGBTTQ* Issues. I greatly enjoyed the prostitution workshop. I feel as if I learnt so much more than I previously knew. My viewpoint on legalization and/or decriminalization of prostitution has changed and evolved having had the access to all this new information.
The LGBTTQ* discussion was great. I identify within the group, so hearing from, and meeting many awesome people. We had a great discussion, and it was wonderful to express ourselves within the feminist movement.
One of my personal feminist goals is to organize a 'slutwalk' in my city. I think it would be great ot speak out against victim blaming. i.e. A woman who is scantily clad is 'asking for sex' and so her rapists should not be prosecuted.
So yeah! Feminist, Queers and Prostitutes, oh my!
What were you up to this weekend? Are you a feminist? What are some of your personal goals?

Summer & Shorts

So summer is finally starting, which I am super excited for. Hopefully all this sun will help decrease the flooded assinaboine! But besides the hopefully good environmental effects, it's finally time to start rocking shorts.
I'm beyond excited for this, as a month back I bought two new pairs. (I guess my hips got fuller, because my old ones are quite snug!) Unfortunately, the weather hasn't been cooperating, and I haven't really worn them out yet! So for your viewing pleasure, here's what I wore today:

I decided to go kinda cowgirly.

The fence may be broken, but it has character.

I personally love the top, which is american eagle, but I got it at a thrift store. I was super excited about it because I NEVER can find cute button ups that fit properly.
Besides my boyfriend's comment of how it looks like a blue tablecloth, I got a couple compliments on it today, which made me smile.
I also was painting my nails last night for the hundredth time, and these are what I rocked with it:

Sally Hansen white, OPI's Love Your Life, and Revlon Topcoat

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I don't know if you can really see them, but there are tiny little hearts on the thumbs. So let me know what you think! Too tablecloth like? Or just right?