2012.

At this time last year, I was terrified of 2012.

I knew there were some big changes in my future, and I would be faced with that terrifying moment of "what I am going to do with my life?"

For whatever reason, I decided that if an opportunity came up, I was going to take it. Big, little, out of town, whatever. I was going to do it. I figured I would at least get a good story about it.

That escalated into some really unique experiences - some that went amazingly well, and other times, not at all.

However, at the end of this year, I have realized how much I have learned.

I learned how to lead a team in a professional enviornment. I found that with complete artistic power comes great responsibility. It's still true - patience really is one of the most powerful skills. And along the way, I met a plethora of interesting people who challenged everything I thought I knew, and pushed me to be the best version of myself.

2012 was definitely one of the best years of my life (so far).

Here are a few of the highlights:

Hanging out in the Montreal train station. 

One of my first segments airing nationally on Canada AM

Keanu and Brittney performing my piece, "Gotham"  

jumpsuit.

There are few things I love more than a good jumpsuit.

A few of you are probably raising your eyebrows at the screen, and if you were alive during the 70's, you're probably muttering that the jumpsuit has already been done.

However, it's a classic. I like to think of it as the pants version of the shift dress. No matter what your body shape is, nearly every woman looks extremely feminine and shapely in a jumpsuit. It conceals and bumps and lumps, while showcasing a trim waist.

Here are a few of my favourites I've seen so far this year:

I'm a strong believer that your clothes are just as much as memory catcher as a camera is.

Riffling deep into your closet and stumbling across those pieces that you wore to certain events (big or small) can make you stop for a moment.

This happened this morning, when I came across my black jumpsuit.

When I was in Montreal earlier this year, I picked up a black jumpsuit from Simons that cost next to nothing. I don't even think I tried it on - I just knew it would fit.

I have worn it to several events, gatherings and parties (both fancy and casual) and have always felt perfectly in place.

However, the best memories in that jumpsuit was the night of my roommate and dear friend's going away party. I can't believe I didn't take any photos during that evening. Le sigh.

It's no Academy Award dress, but I still think about that night in the same way - especially because of what I was wearing, and how awesome I felt in it.

As summer winds down and we start to see the fall fashions invade the stores, if you see a brunette with cat eye makeup and an Olympic-patched denim jacket swiping up any jumpsuits or rompers from summer - that's me.

Just a thought.

rye.

This week has been a busy, but good one to say the least. I have been working with some fantastic people in the masthead for The Ryersonian, and I am so impressed by the talent and work I have seen my peers do.

My first piece for the paper was about my trip to Montreal with a couple of friends last weekend on a budget.

You can check it out online here with a photo gallery and all the bells and whistles.

If you missed it, we have two daily broadcasts on Wednesdays in the Rogers Communication Centre, and produce a newspaper that comes out the same morning.

Today, one my colleagues and I produced and broadcast a quick hit of local arts news (i.e. for film award season and some entertainment...)

Check out the segment here.

I applaud my peers and all their hard work this week - looks like it's going to be a lot of work (but also fun) for the next few weeks until we head off into our internships around the world.

Thanks for all the support and help to so many for helping make on these stories happen!

I'm exhausted and definitely ready for the weekend, but this new year, new hair, new job equals a large welcome to the rest of my life. I kinda like it all.

breaded.

I think I have finally been bitten by the travel bug. After moving around a bit as a kid and in my teenage years, I had always longed for the stability of school, dance, home, work, etc.

After moving to Toronto, I realized that this has been one of the places that I've been in the longest, and I'm pretty darn happy. However, after my trip to Montreal this past weekend, I realized that I really want to continue and see more of Canada, North American and the world.

Oh what's a girl to do?

First, finish school. Work hard, see what happens.

mtl.

We're off!

YPF takes Montreal 2012.

There will be mucho new posts here next week, and make sure to check for my story about traveling on a student budget in next week's version of The Ryersonian!

Happy weekend, and bon voyage!