september2014.

Hello September! You sexy thing you...

This month is truly the start of new beginnings, projects and of course, a season. I officially moved to Vancouver one year ago today and I'm not leaving anytime soon. I've completely fallen in love with this beautiful city, people and life here. 

There's lots on the go for Portia Favro Productions this fall (including the launch of my website...soon, I'm hoping). Here's a quick hit list: 

Saturday, September 6 - The Lovers Cabaret presents: Mistresses - The Encore at Fox Cabaret. Buy your tickets here. 

Sunday, September 7 - The Lovers Cabaret Audition for Lovers of Queen - 10:30AM, Harbour Dance Centre (927 Granville Street) 

Monday, September 8 - Army of Sass Vancouver Open Level FREE class. Come try a class and join us for our Fall 2014 session - 7PM, The Dance Centre (677 Davie Street)

Tuesday, September 23 - Teaching Army of Sass

Int/Advanced drop-in class. 7PM, 1000 Rivers (54 East 4th Avenue). $15 drop-in.

I'm also working on another secret (and amazing project) as part of my pin-up branding. Stay tuned! 

Happy September and enjoy your day off! 

boom.

I'm very lucky to be surrounded by some strong, independent and very creative women in Vancouver.

Last night, I had the opportunity to partake in a "Goddess Circle" by my good friends and colleague, Karoline of Divinity Bones Yoga.

It was pounding rain, but as women from all walks of life entered the RoofTop Yoga studio, it felt like all my troubles washed away.

After our practice, we spoke quite a bit about what we wanted to achieve over the next year. Having just made a major change in my life and moving to another city, I was stumped and had a moment of doubt:

"What else can I do this year? What do I really want?"

I won't lie, I may have looked calm on the outside, but I was stressing hardcore on the inside.

Then it hit me...I want to work stronger, not harder, at everything.

I want to do work that matters and makes a difference - whether that's in dance, social media, writing, teaching, etc., I want to do good work, not just things that pass people by.

Yes, this will be a challenge and I might not be able to do it at full capacity right away (girl has gotta have money to eat man!) BUT, I can start putting those actions into place.

My mantra for 2014: "I wanted to to do it, so I did."

Boom. Let's do this. More to come.

nyd.

"I have no way of knowing how people really feel, 

but the vast majority of those I meet couldn't be nicer. 

Every once in awhile, someone barks at me. 

My New Year's Resolution is not to bark back." 

- Tucker Carlson 

Welcome 2014, I can't wait to see what you bring. 

nye14.

Wishing you a fabulous (and safe!) New Year's Eve! All the best in 2014. 

timing.

Man, it's true. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't look around once in a while, you could miss it.

I've been very lucky to have the time to catch up with friends who are living all over the world, take in some classic winter activities and spend quality time with my family.

As I pack my bags and get ready to head back to Vancouver tomorrow, I can't help but get that ping in my stomach.

I feel (and know) it's time to go, but am sad to leave. I feel like I only just got here. 

My family gave up doing a big Christmas a few years ago when my brothers and I were living across the Canada and Europe. The fact that we were all in the same town was a big deal, and we decided to keep our "no presents" traiditon.

Here comes the cheesey life lesson bit, but really, the greatest gift we've had is time. 

It's a luxury - only a week off here, a couple days free there...for someone to give me the gift of their time is enormous. Take and run with it my friends.

It's been a treat Kelowna...but back to Vancouver I go! There's lots on the go these first few months of 2014 - check out more below:  

2013.

"I'm not ashamed of anything I've done. 

Shame is a useless emotion." 

- Candace Bushnell 

2013 certainly has been one for the books. 

I got work. Left work. Found new work. 

I danced. Choreographed. Moved into a leadership role. Became a student. 

I learned that I'm okay putting myself out there.

I twerked in front of a theatre of people. (Hey! A dance student started it.) 

I moved. I found a new home. 

I became my own boss. 

Life changes fast man. Grab it. 

Thanks 2013 for all the struggles, lessons and opportunities you brought my way. I have no shame, it all happened for a reason. I wouldn't change a thing. 

2014, bring it on.