Prologue

Prologue

On Friday July 2nd I got off the streetcar in front of Nathan Phillips Square. I bought some fries from the chip wagon, doused it in more salt and vinegar than is probably healthy and then I sat down. I took my time eating my fries, looking at all the people, sneaking a few glances at the building and paying attention to my emotions.

And everything felt just right.

Once I was done eating, I put on my ipod and searched for just the right song for the moment. Then I found it - “If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out” by Cat Stevens. Feeling no doubt or fear, I slowly walking in the building and signed a few papers that would change my life.

At 12:55 pm on July 22nd 2010 I became a candidate for City Councillor in Ward 14, Parkdale – High Park.

I walked out and sent a few texts messages. And I was a little surprised. I didn’t feel excited, giddy or a rush of adrenaline. I just felt very, very calm. And then I knew for certain that I had made one of the best decisions in my life.

Thanks for reading this blog. I can’t promise I will post consistently because the next 3 months are going to be filled with wonder and unpredictability. But if you and I both do our best, I’m sure it’ll all work out alright.