2006

Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. 365 days. One year. It's funny how a year can seem like it'll last an eternity and yet, when all is said and done, the eternity seems to have just flown by. 2006 was no exception. Nevertheless, not to be dramatic – on second though, I will be dramatic because I am dramatic [so apologies beforehand] – this year was the most important year of my entire life thus far. I didn't actually realize this until moments ago. Last year has had such an impact on me developing as a person that I seem to have let the numerous events of 06 slip out of mind. Regardless of the undeniable fact that 2005 brought about some radical changes in both my behaviour and mindset, 06 has led me to a place between naïve innocence and wild drunken table-dancing. Looking past the daily dramas, the execution of Saddam Hussein, and my tendency to fall in and out of love like clockwork, the majority of the year has been quiet; it's been a slow and gradual evolution toward a better place. I live with balance and strive for a holistic lifestyle. I still stumble from time to time and "What will become of me?" still comes to mind but can honestly say I am proud of who I am. I look forward to 2007 with optimistic eyes. Have a bitchin' new year, y'all!

What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
Say goodbye to my life and everything I know.

Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
- Yes. I wanted to be a good person.

- My resolutions for next year are: grow in faith and spirituality, speak and write in French fluently, write more songs and work on my poetry

Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.

Did anyone close to you die?
No.

What countries did you visit?
None.

What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Love.

What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Jan 6. Oddest club night ever with Steph.

Feb 4. Kendra was drunker than me.

Valentine's Day. I had my heartbroken.

March 3. I studied over going to a Holi party.

April 7. My half birthday party.

April 25 to 29. Days jammed with vodka shots, plays, clubs and pubs, and late night cake eating.

June 17. I met Ansel.

July 29. Viva Goa. I'm never performing without earplugs again.

August 2 – 6. Montreal. I got pissed at Kendra.

August 25 & 26. Steph's birthday party.

Oct 9. My birthday.

Nov 28. AIDS in India show.

Dec 13. Last day at Guelph.

Dec 24. Praised for singing at midnight mass.

Dec 25. Christmas.

Dec 28. Goodbye luncheon.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Wanting to live a holistic.

What was your biggest failure?
Stumbling on my journey to a better lifestyle.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had bronchitis for 2 months. I had flu and a cough for 2 and a half months.

What was the best thing you bought?
Black blazer.

Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Dia.

Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Too many to mention.

Where did most of your money go?
Adventures downtown.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Err… I have a tendency to get excited over the smallest things instead of big things.

What song will always remind you of 2006?
"Promiscuous Girl" – Nelly Furtado and Timbaland

Compared to this time last year, are you:
happier or sadder?
Happier.

Thinner or fatter?
Thinner.

Richer or poorer?
Poorer.

What do you wish you'd done more of?
Club.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Club.

How did you spend Christmas?
At home with my family.

Did you fall in love in 2006?
Yes.

How many one-night stands?
Around 30.

What was your favourite TV program?
Will & Grace. Godiva's. Grey Anatomy. Ugly Betty.

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No.

What was the best book you read?
Glamorama.

What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Sounds.

What did you want and get?
Yep.

What did you want and not get?
iPod nano.

What was your favourite film of this year?
Water.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Eat massive amounts of dessert at Demetri's with Steph, Joe, and Alicia. 20.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being loved in return.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Modern.

What kept you sane?
Lyndsay. Chelsea. Ben Harper. Diana. Knowing I'd be leaving for Paris. Steph and Kendra at the start of the year. Myself.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Nelly Furtado. Gavin Rossdale. Lenny Kravitz. Kate Moss.

What political issue stirred you the most?
The Indian government refused to remove Section 377 of the Indian penal code.

Who did you miss?
My mom.

Who was the best new person you met?
Noelle Morris.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006:
All good things come to an end.

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:

"All I can do is try…"

Down to Distrikt: Indie Over House

Yesterday, Stephanie [my best] convinced me to go to Club Distrikt. I didn't realize until today that last night might have been the last time the two of us go to a club downtown together... I wore white and was happy with it lol. I liked the music but not the crowd as much. Synaue, Colin, Dwayne and his girlfriend were there as well. Stephanie hooked up with some guy named Phil I believe [err meh, I say no more haha]. I wanted to dance with this one girl who kept looking at me [though it might have simply been because I was breaking the strictly enforced fashion rule - "No white after Labour Day!"]. She was pretty. Some guy mauled her soon after I noticed her and she walked off the dancefloor.

I don't think i like clubs in the same way. I don't really like dressing up and going to clubs as much as before. I still like to dance but the whole drinking-over-priced-alcohol-and-paying-tons-of-money-to-be-surrounded-by-off-beaters-or-groped-by-sleaze isn't my thing anymore. I think I'm now one of the better dancers I know/have seen in my last few club experiences and knowing this bores me... [Oh, I didn't mean that in a snob way... more reflective]. It makes me not even want to try. The people that come to these places aren't there for dancing, they're there for sex. By the end of the night, I was hoping it would end and I could be home in my bed. I kept thinking I'd prefer to be in some artsy coffeehouse right now, chilling and listening to so good acoustic indie. I love the city still. I would just rather go downtown during the day. My interests have just changed from staying out all night drinking and dancing till I drop [and yes, the occasional one-night-stand] to singing and playing my guitar, to watching films, to go restaurants eat massive amounts of food lol...

I thought this change was because of another person. I thought wrong. This change was gradual and had slowly started at the beginning of summer vacation.

Clubs are fun but I definitely don't want to go to another one for a while. I've learnt as much as i want from clubs and I have learnt a lot from them; they've taught me about dealing with drunks, protecting myself, hold large amounts of alcohol, and how to out dance a room full of people. I'm proud of what I've learnt and of myself for moving on. lol Man, I must sound like such a killjoy. I'm not. I'm not hating on clubs, I just think moderation... or infrequency for now... is the key.

i want the earthtones.

like an earthtone. you are a worn out green jacket. a true earth poet. subtly controlling my every day. you're so brillant, so subtly brillant. beautiful skin, beautiful voice, beautiful soul. you live the holistic life i want to live. you are inspired by Ben Harper, promote environmental sustainability, and wear your afro with skill. you are a healthy dose of subsistient-living. goodbye. - da'an