Amy Volume

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Host of the Goat's Night Shift Wednesdays & Thursdays from 6p-12a; 
Friday Night Free For All 6p-10p
Saturday 12p-8p & Sunday R&R (request show) 10a-5p.

For more, you can lurk amyvolume.com (links to my twitter, blog & facebook are available there friend-o!) Yes, the nickname "Volume" is explained in my blog.

February 22, 2012

My New Best F(ri)ender.

I've been humming and hawing for years over an acoustic/electric that I can wrap my arms around. There once was a time when I had my own Yamaha acoustic, but the thing was GIGANTIC.... more

February 17, 2012

Homesicker.

I just got a bummer text message from my best friend saying she probably won't be coming to visit this week, despite having booked her flight weeks ago. I completely understand... more

February 12, 2012

Workaholic: Too Much?

Since I was 15 or 16, I've been employed. I've worked many jobs in a decade and discovered my work ethic is somewhere between devotion and addiction. Going to high school... more

February 10, 2012

Countdown to V-Day: Ruff Love.

  GREAT NEWS! So far my furry friends (most pictured here in my blog) Chase, Toby, Tessa, Soya, Foxy, Scarlett and Toby have BEEN ADOPTED!! Amazing! I am so happy that... more

February 9, 2012

Countdown to Valentine's: 5 Days...

Oh boy! Being single on a day dedicated to love... Not sure how I feel about it, but it IS my night off - so that's a good start! Reading up on the 14th has left me with the... more

February 4, 2012

The SPCA Needs YOU!

I love walking the dogs. We've established this, but today I got my ass handed to me! The Lloydminster and District SPCA NEEDS experienced dog walkers. 125lb dog vs. 130lb Volume... more

February 3, 2012

Flashback Friday: Gettin' Deep.

This picture was snapped of me by someone I used to know in a town I grew up in. I think I was eighteen or nineteen - definitely going through my first ever heart-break. Remember... more

February 2, 2012

Guilty Pleasures... By Accident!

I come under fire alot around work for: a) having a ridiculous lunch-kit b) being a vegetarian and  c) eating "gross" stuff. This blog entry... more

February 1, 2012

SPCA: Good News!

Ok, so I've blogged about two special pups semi-recently... Toby, the little black Shih Tzu who's responsible for my repeat visits to the shelter (he inspired me to volunteer because... more

January 29, 2012

2008-2012: Priorities Kill Fun.

Four years ago (waaaaaaay back in 2008) this photo was snapped of me during a lil party at my apartment in Ottawa. Looking back on this photo, it's kinda eerie how art imitates... more

January 28, 2012

Lloyd SPCA: Always A New Friend!

This is Baron! He's a little Rottweiler cross who plays hard! He was foolin' around with a big hound & the SPCA earlier and hurt his foot (nothing serious). He had a little... more

January 27, 2012

Down With Dating!

I will fully & confidently admit that I am boy crazy! Some of them are just so darn cute, but it's hard to meet people here in Lloydminster for a few reasons: 1. I've... more

January 21, 2012

Homesick Blues.

I MISS YOU, OTTAWA!   This website is very nifty: 1900-1945 Byward Market I snaked some photos from the aforementioned City of Ottawa website, but what really... more

January 20, 2012

Keepin' Warm!

You know how we keep warm in Lloydminster, AB/SK?     WE WEAR WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHES! Yes, I have finally broken down & dusted off... more

January 15, 2012

One of the Boys.

Ever since I can remember, I've been a tomboy. Maybe it was growing up in a small town or something, though some articles implicate genetics (seriously - being a tomboy could... more

January 13, 2012

(Un)Lucky?: Friday the 13th.

Since I can remember, people who dig tattoo culture are pretty jazzed when Friday the 13th comes around. I used to work at a shop back in Ottawa and consider myself pretty into that... more

January 8, 2012

Sanity Often Comes at the Price of Insanity!

Okay friends & family, I'm gonna lay it out for you in simple terms: I'm busy. Really busy. My schedule is as follows: Sunday: 9am-5pm (Radio) Monday: 10:30am-6:30pm... more

January 7, 2012

Gettin' Mad: Is Ignorance Bliss?

I want your opinion with regards to something that happened to me only a few weeks of living in Lloydminster. First, you need some backstory. I'm twenty-five years old and... more

January 6, 2012

Volume's Guide to Dating: Lloydminster Style!

How can a single girl keep her mind off anything but babes and bohunks when there are men like THIS that exist in the world? So, as I recall... a hot topic here at the Goat... more

January 5, 2012

2012: Rockin' New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! This pic is of me and sessie Miss Erin Miller (of the Goat's "Morning Breath"). We had such a blast at Phunkin Gruuve's New Year's... more

January 4, 2012

Inside/Out: What's Good for the Body is Good for Yer Soul!

  Today was my fourth or fifth time visiting the Lloydminster SPCA to walk the dogs. 'Twas a beautiful day, so I didn't freeze my toes off this time! Not only is... more


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