fred.

"This search for what you want is like tracking something that doesn’t want to be tracked. 

It takes time to get a dance right, to create something memorable."

— Fred Astaire

I hope you enjoy your long weekend surrounded by friends and family. Happy Easter!

wildcat.

Well, March has been quite a wild month, and I wasn't even on the grid for part of it!

It's been very exciting to finish my piece I'm choreographing for my next big show, perform alongside some of my favourite Toronto artists, travel to Mexico and so much more this month.

However, this week has been a bit different. I like to be control of things, and when I'm not, that can be a bit tough to handle.

I talk a lot about grabbing life and running with it, but what happens when that race slows you down?

Looking back on this month, I wouldn't have done anything differently. Taking the opportunities and chances to seize the moment and just go with things has been so rewarding. Taking this week to step back and have a reality check has been unexpectedly helpful.

Even though I'm out of commission for a couple days, I'm hungry to go back out and attack the next opportunity. I'm happy, healthy and alive. Everything from here is a bonus.
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There are a few people who walk into your life that you don't realize influenced you until they're gone.

Dan, I remember you hosting Wildcat TV in middle school, pep rallies in high school and being one of my first friends when I was the new kid at Burton Valley Elementary - all with the biggest smile on your face.

My heart goes out to your family and close friends - you'll be missed buddy. Rest in peace Dan.

mantra.

"Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. 

Sleep out alone under the stars. Learn how to drive a stick shift. 

Go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. 

Say no when you don't want to do something. 

Say yes if your instincts are strong, even if everyone around you disagrees. 

Decided whether you want to be liked or admired. 

Decide if fitting in is more important than finding out what you're doing here. 

Believe in kissing."

- Eve Ensler

burner.

Happy Monday! I can't believe next weekend is already Easter - this marks a whole year since I have been completely out of school, internships and started "real life".

I had lunch with a girlfriend this past weekend and we always end up falling into a hardcore motivational chat about life (in a good way). I find it so interesting to hear and see how others view the world around us, and it helps me stay open-minded.

This time, something from our chat really struck me - somehow we got into an analogy about the things we put on the "back burner". 

How many times have we said this? 

I don't have time for it, I got a couple projects on the back burner. 

This got me thinking - how often to we pull things out from the back burner? Should we? 

In so many ways, I feel like I am finally really starting to live my life in the moment, or focusing on the front burner. When you're cooking, that's usually the most important part of to have done right and finish. However, the back burner can contain the flourish and spice for the meal. We still need it, just not at this moment. 

Reality is, we can't complete the meal without the back burner. They need to be taken off of simmer sometime, or else they get burnt (and lost). 

With spring awakening around us, I pledge to take my projects off the back burner and put them to work in front of me. It's time. 

Just a thought. 

mirrors.

I have Justin Timberlake's new album, The 20/20 Experience,  on repeat. I'm loving the smooth rhythms, old school vibe and of course, his voice.

This album is taking a different direction from what we've seen for awhile. Instead of a la carte singles, The 20/20 Experience is made up of six to eight minute pieces, from ballads to melodies. While there's no track quite like "Sexyback" or "Cry Me a River" I'm still impressed that JT has taken a chance and done something completely different.

Currently loving "Mirrors", and his video. The dancing at the end is incredible - sharp, simple, classic.

Enjoy!