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. 

2013.

Well bonjour 2013 - nice to see you.

I had the gift of having yesterday off from work and spent the whole day catching up with friends, catching up on a little bit of work and most importantly, catching up on 2012.

Looking back at my posts on the eve of 2012 (like this one) I had no idea what was in store for me over the next few months.

I didn't make any resolutions last year...I just said to myself that I wanted to have more fun.

For 2013, I think I will set some goals, not resolutions. I don't regret nor would I change anything that has happened so far.

So here it goes, some new goals for 2013: 

Be dancing/taking class as much as possible every week. 

I was going to be a number on this, but due to my schedule with work (the news never sleeps!) and just daily life, I know it will have to vary. Therefore, if I have a free night, I'm going to do my best to be in class - even if it's in a genre I've never done before. 

Support myself with social media. 

It's in the very early stages, but I'm working on getting my consulting business off the ground. 

Whether you want to learn more about social media for yourself or business,  I can help. There's already been a few bites, and I'm ready to take the plunge. 

Enter at least one ballroom/salsa dance competition. 

You need to do something totally wild right? 

I remember watching Jennifer Lopez in the movie Shall We Dance years ago, and decided I wanted to take up ballroom dancing. 

This is the year I'm going to put all my dance training to work. I have potentially found a partner and though we're in the beginning stages of working together, I'm hoping we can be strong enough to dance for the judges in 2013. 

Go to more shows. 

When I was writing for The Take Media, I was reviewing shows and interviewing musicians frequently. There are few things better than being in the back of a dark theatre watching a band rock out on stage. Gotta get more of this back in my life. 

Get back to New York City. 

I already have a little list of things I want to see/do/explore/experience in this fine city. It's so close that I gotta get back (and see one of my besties there as well!) 

Needless to say, I'm excited to get started. Let's do this 2013. 

sunlight.

I hope you and your loved ones had an incredible Christmas and holiday season!

I'm back from Kelowna feeling refreshed and inspired artistically and professionally - I'm ready to tackle 2013, bring it on. 

But before we jump into the new year, it's time to ring out and celebrate this past one. I'll be decked out in my sequin dress with a glass of champagne in hand. 

Au revoir 2012, bonjour 2013! 

Also, not this song is my latest obsession. I had the opportunity to choreograph a solo for one of my dancers, and this music just clicked with her and I. More details to come about the story and concept...

class.

My Christmas break officially starts today.

In the past five days, I have taught 15 dance classes and choreographed a contemporary solo for one of my dancers for the upcoming competition season.

In-between all that, I've been lucky enough to meet up with friends and spend time with my family. It's amazing to walk into a room and know wholeheartedly that the people in it have your back, one hundred per cent, even if you're not in the same town.

I've had multiple requests about when I'll be back to teach/choreograph/work/visit etc., and I'm a definite "maybe" in the new year. There is an incredible opportunity in the spring that I'm hoping to make a special vist back for - stay tuned!

Hope you are enjoying your time surrounded by loved ones, nibbling on something sweet and playing some charming music. Take it all in - the holidays only come once a year!

vivre.

Joie De Vivre.

Enjoy your evening & see you in 2012!

sparkle.

"May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness.

I hope you read some fine books

and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful,

and don't forget to make some art;

write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can.

And I hope, somewhere in the next year,

you surprise yourself."

-Neil Gaiman

Happy New Year.