Capturing 2006

During the time between Christmas and New Years I always feel reflective. I tend to look back on what has happened and to cast forward into the next year. When looking back at 2006, at first I felt a little down. In my extremist way I exclaimed to my husband, "Another year gone by and I haven't done ANYTHING!" At which point he oh-so-patiently said, "Really? Let's take a look." At first I was appropriately abashed but soon I begain celebrating all the wonderful things that took place this year. I hope you'll make a similar list!

A Smattering of Jamie's Accomplishments and Memorable Moments for 2006

• Taking my first trip to Europe. Justin and I went to Holland and also made a trip to Belgium.
• Becoming a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC).
• Becoming a Nia Blue Belt. Blue is the second of four Nia belt levels.
• Turning my full-time job into a freelance position to make room for my developing coaching practice.
• Starting this blog.
• Launching the Shyne Like a Star Dance Party on May 1 (coming again this year, so put it in your daybook!)
• Being invited to join a company's roster of coaches and doing so.
• Being invited to run a series of webinars on soft skills (e.g. self-confidence, making a good impression). They are now in the works.
• Running a Coaching Extravaganza and raising money for Inner City Angels.
• Going to fFida for the first time (which now looks like it's called the Toronto International Dance Festival)
• Going to see Soulpepper productions for the first time. We saw The Chairs and King Lear.
• Justin and I going on regular trips down to the Beaches, even in December.
• Justin and I getting to the Sunset Grill for French Toast several times during the week (when there's not a lineup out the door!)
• Seeing my favourite movie of the year, Little Miss Sunshine.
• Realizing Little Miss Sunshine had competition when my sisters and I got to see Dreamgirls on the holidays.
• Celebrating my birthday at 7Numbers on the Danforth.
• Becoming a workshop leader for justBe... (I can't wait!)
• Being featured on Self Portrait Challenge.
• Creating an art journal that worked as a magic/wish/spell journal too.
• Creating an altered book as a journal. (I'd show you but my scanner is currently kaput)
• Starting my 101 Things in 1001 Days list.
• Having light fixtures installed in the house.
• Finding and planting a mock orange tree.
• Shannon living with us for a time.
• Participating in a beautiful and moving Samhain ritual.
• Taking a Feldenkrais class.
• Going to the Gardiner Museum and seeing the amazing Paul Day exhibit
• Going to Stillwater Spa for a pedicure, thanks to the generosity of a friend.
• Trying 9 new restaurants. (See #33 on my 101 List)
• Celebrating Yule with Justin, including going to SweetTooth on the Danforth – yum!
• Exploring the Music Garden with Justin and walked all the way out to the Ex.
• Going to the Cat Show with Shannon.
• Going to the Rectory on Centre Island. I've been wanting to do that for years.
• Walking in High Park with Justin.
• Making gingerbread Halloween monsters.
• Going to the Auction.
• Working through True Balance with a group of Bloggers
• Starting to think about theatre again.
• Getting my taxes up to date.
• Fingerpainting
• The lock on our door busting at night and Justin, friends and family getting it sorted for me. I felt so loved and taken care of.
• Getting a Thai yoga massage
• Watching So You Think You Can Dance (except when they're mean).
• Watching the garden grow.
• Getting our Christmas tree from the nice guys who sell them at Canadian Tire
• Attending Nia classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings with Martha and Roberta.
• Going to Sarah’s, our local restaurant
• Going to Relish, the new tapas place with atmo that opened in our ‘hood
• Going to Sandy’s, the local Chinese food place, for relaxed Friday nights. (See Friday)
• Being in conversation with my Dad.
• Sharing time with my family during the holidays
• Seeing Suzie.
• Being credited as a Creative Consultant on a film that started as a part of a theatre piece I directed.
• Participating in a postcard exchange.

What are the moments you'll remember from 2006?