Twenty Eleven.

Happy New Year, readers. I have been hemming and hawing about what to publish on this blog with the coming of the end of the year. I have only been writing this blog since August, so a retrospective would seem a little silly. But, I still might do it :)

Aside from Anthropologie purchases and swooning, 2010 was rather odd. Fashion-wise, it was VERY good! I replaced 90% of my wardrobe over 7 months. I love everything in my closet now. Getting dressed is a joy and I have begun to appreciate how much looking good makes you feel good!

There could be definite improvement in other areas of my life which took a hit this year...musically, I fell apart this year a little and I need to use 2011 as a stepping stone to get back to the great place I was before. Next Wednesday, I have my first vocal coaching of the year and I will have my first meeting of the year with the colleagues from the outreach program I'll be working for. My lack of motivation has caused my artistry to suffer. The high point of the year was my two-week stint at Vancouver Early Music Festival where I met 11 other AMAZING early music singers, with beautiful voices, and lovely souls. I also met and worked with the amazing Ellen Hargis, who inspired me to think a little more of myself artistically but also see myself as human. It was a cleansing experience, but I somehow lost my way after my first car accident and the horrendous audition. I stopped actively practicing and my motivation to audition again for anything or take any coachings waned.  I did as much work as my remaining gigs needed and that is all. But 2010 is over.

My car is still in the shop from the last accident, but I am looking forward to getting it back. I'm also looking forward. Looking forward in general. Everyone has New Year's Resolutions and my only resolution is to find my way. I will keep posting about Anthro, I will keep doing reviews, I will keep taking pictures of my clothes, but my blog will also change in 2011 as will I.

So, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! I rang it in, quietly with friends at a small private dinner party, wearing my brand new Wightwick Manor Dress (which I didn't photograph!). I actually found one that seemed to run TTS (not big) and scooped it up! I also bought a pair of Delancey Boots on a popback and they are due to come on Wednesday! I'll let you know how they fit as they have popped back in lots of sizes! I am not impressed with Anthro's latest new arrivals, but I'll try 'em on anyway.

Wishing you peace and happiness and popbacks for the New Year! Thanks for reading!