projects.

My apologies for being a bit m.i.a. on the blogette this week. When you least expect it, things pop up and come together in ways you never thought were even an option.

I'm very lucky to be working with some fabulous people in Kelowna and Vancouver in the dance, digital media and communication world on a couple incredible projects.

Likewise, my Toronto friends have been extremely supportive over the last few weeks - even though I'm not there, I feel beyond connected through the various outlets available.

Needless to say, thank you to so many for your support over the last few months. This move to Vancouver has been spectacular so far, and it's only been five weeks!

I heard this quote the other day, and it really reinforced the attitude I feel I've been around the last few months:

A negative mind will never give you a positive life. 

Right? So good. 

splendid.

Happy Friday darlings. 

This past week has been full of a few highs and lows, but I'm thrilled to be embarking on a new venture next week. 

Have a splendid weekend. 

process.

Whew, what a week it's been so far. Working out at the TV station, dancing, booking clients for social media training...and to cap it off, getting ready to perform this weekend. 

I have been thinking a lot about "the process" this past week. 

With both of my careers, my peers and I spend endless hours  training, researching, interviewing, watching, et cetera until putting together the final product. 

Whether it's an article, television segment or a show, I find the process, though the most  difficult part, can sometimes be my favourite piece of a project. 

True, there are few things better than seeing your name in print or that moment when you step into the lights. However, the process if vital to making that moment happen. 

In a world where it seems like everyone demands to be paid every moment they "work" it was interesting to see what I found off-hours. The process doesn't happen in the nine to five time frame. It happens when you're in an impromptu Can Can dance rehearsal. Or running to the library archive to find a document to quote in once sentence. 

It's through building relationships, keeping your eyes open and most importantly, stepping back. Looking at things from the outside personally help me work more effectively. 

I've said it once, and I'll say it again, so much of this is relates back to what Charlie Skinner says in an episode of one of my favourite shows, The Newsroom. At the end of all the hard work, sometimes we then forget to relish in the result of the process. 

"It's going to be a long night and we need you to work fast and we need you to work well. But once in a while, take three seconds- you can't spare more than that- take three seconds to notice where you are and what you're doing."

Just a thought. 

deciding.

"Sometimes we need to stop analyzing the past, stop planning the future,

 stop figuring out how we feel, stop deciding exactly what we want,

 and just see what happens." 

- Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City 

November and December have been full of a lot of interesting projects, work, events and moments for me. 

Sometimes it's good to sit back and take a moment to appreciate what has happened. In so many ways, this helps me see opportunities more clearly, and thus grab onto the next one comes by. 

I know December has just begun, but the next 10 days are full of work, dance, writing and packing before heading to Kelowna for 11 days. I'll be teaching a plethora of classes when I'm home - make sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates where they're taking place.