six.

Six years ago, I fell out of a grande jete and tore my knee apart. I didn't really dance for another three years, and spent a lot of time wearing a robotic knee brace.

One year ago, I was in Vancouver for a huge job interview. I didn't get the position.

Today, I'm dancing and choreographing professionally, have a 3 upcoming shows, clients and am living in YVR.

I chatted on the Get in the Loop blog about "Fail Harder".  I did...and the results (so far) have been worth it.

Life if short. If you want to move, go. Quit your job and start something new. Work harder. Fail harder.

Try it. That's all.

iggy.

Oh, what a week it's been. Dancing, working, seeing shows and a little bit of everything in-between. 

This week I'm off to Kelowna to host The Vibe Dance Competition for the second year in a row. Like I've said before...this was the kicking point to make some major changes in my life. I've got several shows, clients and more under my belt since I've moved to B.C., and couldn't be happier. 

Have a great week friends. 

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. 

thankful.

For the first time since high school, I'm going to be home in Kelowna for Thanksgiving. 

I have a lot to be thankful for every single day. This past year in particular has brought about as many fantastic as well as horrible things in my life and throughout my friend circle. 

There have been births, deaths, successes, failures, love, breakups job losses, career advancements, moves and so much more. 

There are somethings I wish I could have done much differently in the past year, especially first world problem-wise. However, every decision and event that's happened has actually helped me learn a new skill and (hopefully) grow as a person. 

This year, I'm especially thankful for the bumpy road. I'm still on it, and though it can get rough at times, I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Enjoy your long weekend Canadian friends - Happy Thanksgiving! 

cheryl.

"You don't have to get a job that makes other feel comfortable about what they perceive as you success. You don't have to explain what you plan to do with your life. You don't have to justify your education by demonstrating its financial rewards. 

You don't have to maintain an impeccable credit score. You have to pay your own electric bill. You have to be kind. You have to find people who love you truly and love them back with the same truth. 

But that's all." 

- Cheryl Strand 

Life happens when your phone is put away. I'm officially unplugging this weekend (minus one prior commitment). See y'all on Monday!