My name is Sarah Veale and I am a writer and religious studies student in Toronto, Ontario.
You may know me from my work in journalism or maybe one of my blogs. It’s possible you don’t know me at all. Well, here’s your chance to change that.
Shall we begin?
I’m a former freelance writer who contributed to several web and print publications between 2002-2010. My most notable work was with View Magazine, Hamilton’s weekly alt newspaper, and the nationally published Inside Entertainment. During this time, I talked to a lot of really cool (and famous!) people, learned a bunch of new things (and got paid for it!), and guest lectured at Mohawk College on the writing process (obviously, that made me feel really, really important). I’m not going to lie to you, being a writer kicked a lot of ass.
In addition to writing, I have been blogging since 2002. My former blog, Toronto Vegetarian, has been featured in BlogTO and on the Toronto Vegetarian Association’s website. My latest blog is Invocatio (formerly X, Y and Zen), which details my experiences and observations as a student of religion.
Speaking of religion, let’s talk about that. First things first, I am not a nun, nor do I intend to become one. But I am a religious studies student at York University. While presently an undergrad, I hope to pursue graduate work in the emerging field of western esotericism.
Since moving to Canada in 2002, I’ve increasingly learned the importance of community involvement. I am a past member of both the Keep Hamilton Clean Committee and the Hamilton Cycling Committee, of which I was also the webmaster. More recently, I established a resident’s association in my neighbourhood. In addition to my duties as association chair, I was also responsible for our online presence and coordinating action efforts among residents. Though I have since “passed the torch” on these commitments, I remain active in my community and continue to work for positive change.
In my free time, I like to watch funny movies and listen to music. I often pretend to not drink nearly as much coffee as I do, and I wish I were better at accessorizing. A proud native of Chicago, I root for the White Sox and whomever is playing the Cubs.