It was 2002 when I first had the idea of opening up a shop dedicated
to spreading awareness and alternative information. It took a few years
of hard work and saving to finally get it open in 2006. Both friends and
family were quite skeptical about the endeavor and cautioned against
it. I was a nervous wreck and really didn't know what to expect as
there's no business model for a "conspiracy" shop. Quite a stretch from
managing artists and putting on concerts/musical events.
Anyhow,
here we are 8 years later and I truly feel like Kadina and I have
accomplished quite a bit. I can't even begin to explain the perspective
gained over the years... the incredible personalities we've met, and the
stories we've heard! As difficult as it was at times, it's all proven
to be extremely worthwhile and I'm a better person for surviving the
challenges.
I'm pretty
nervous about the move, I'm a creature of habit and the slightest
deviation from routine can throw me into a vortex of frustration and
anxiety... but at the same time, I'm pretty damn excited! A new space on
Bloor... exposure on all four directions, a minute from the subway
station, great neighbors, and a tenant upstairs who's set up the coolest
organic garden out back. I'll have an office (with a door) and we've
got air conditioning! A few windows for fresh air and sunlight (which
means lots of new plants on top of our old ones), and a parking spot.
Just bought a new bike and plan on riding to work on a regular. I
haven't been on a bike in almost 6 years! Really looking forward to
strengthening my legs and getting in better physical shape. Two doors
down from the new digs... organic, heirloom seeds and organic honey!
Just a week left in the old haunt.
I'm really going to miss this place. It's been my home for almost a
decade. Kinda get sad thinking about leaving Parkdale and all the
friends, businesses and locals. Time to make new friends and create a
new wonderful shop for the GTA!
We'll be putting an emphasis on
our website next... hope to relaunch, fully loaded with all our
products, by the new year. I also plan on writing original content for
the site. I've been approached by a couple production teams who are
interested in producing a Conspiracy Culture podcast... but I've yet to
reply as the plate is quite full at the moment.
Once the move is
done, going to take a break and do some camping for about a week before
opening the doors. Then it's time to celebrate our 8 year on August
26th.. and start preparing for our big November 8th event.
Conspiracy Culture website: http://conspiracyculture.com
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