2013.

So, 2013 was a big learning year. 

A lot things didn't work out...but then again, sometimes not getting what you want is sometimes a remarkable stroke of luck. 

Thank you 2013 for showing me what my limits were, then breaking them. 

Thank you Toronto for being sweet to me for five years. I'll be back soon. 

Thank you Vancouver for taking me for exactly who I am. 

Without further ado, here's a few highlights from this past year. Looking forward to 2014! 

Let's do this. 

Kicking off the new year on the renovated set of Canada AM

Stepping back in Puerto Vallarta 

Celebrating Deona's big debut in the Shawn Desman "Alive" movie 

Emceeing The Vibe Dance Competition in Kelowna, B.C. 

Reuniting with one of my besties after a year

The moment I decided to move to Vancouver

Watching my Army of Sass Corporals perform my choreography at The Chic-a-Boom Room, Toronto

These girls.  

Au revoir Toronto!  

My cousin Mike and marries Stacey in Vancouver. 

Not a shabby way to spend the summer. Kelowna, you're lovely. 

The official move to Vancouver., brothers in tow. 

Thanksgiving in Kelowna. 

Changing of the seasons in Kits. 

After winning second place in Vancouver's Next Bombshell with one of my favourite ladies by my side. 

Celebrating the success of Sexy and Wealthy in Heels Vancouver at our launch. 

Beyonce. That's all. 

Working with The Lovers Cabaret on our next show, "The Lovers of Marley"

Performing as "The Lady" in High Heel Revolution at The Chic-a-Boom Room in Vancouver

The Favro Family Christmas Card, 2013. 

vancity.

I just put two and two together that I have been officially back in B.C. for two months (is that enough two's for you?) 

So many incredible things have happened in the last few weeks in my home province - good times with friends, reconnecting with family members at weddings, celebrating the start of new lives and adjusting to a couple big changes on my end. 

Was it hard to come back? Of course. 

I've definitely had a couple moments when I thought to myself, what on Earth were you thinking Portia? 

But that too has past and I'm ready to start the next chapter this fall. 

Without further ado, here are a few of my favourite moments from summer 2013 as I start to pack away my short shorts - it'll be missed! 

Performing in High Society Cabaret at the Chic-a-Boom Room (my last TO show). 

In Niagara Falls with the Army of Sass dance teachers. 

My final night in Toronto - missing these ladies. 

Vancouver - my cousin Mike gets hitched. 

The Caravan Farm Theatre, a gem of the Okanagan. 

Celebrating Rochelle's birthday in Vancouver. 

Teaching at Dancing in the Park. 

Alicia and I - giggling, as per usual.