A season too early

I know summer has barely hit us but I've become obsessed with finding the perfect leather boots for the fall. I recently decided on Frye boots. They're a closet staple, with 100s of styles and amazing colours. These hand crafted leather boots are a must have and although you might break the bank getting them, they're an item you will have for many years to come. My favourite style is the Celia X stitch boot in Olive. They have no buckles or added ornaments, but just plain and simple knee high riding boots. I don't want summer to be over but part of me is exciting to get my hands on a pair of these bad boys and wear them like a second skin all fall! 

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart in Cannes 2012 wearing rad Balenciaga pants

Kristen Stewart is someone who I've always admired. Not for twilight and that phenomenon but for her past works in small movies and her ability to remain 100% herself. I seem to waiver on her acting abilities but her style and attitude simply scream real. I've never heard someone struggle so much to speak, and put their words into sentences but she does, however, I find it endearing. It's so easy to have someone shove words down your throat and to regurgitate word for word what a publicist told you to say. But to be able to just think and be put in the moment allows a personal quality to be present. In a business that focuses so much on the idea of perfect and then seeing someone who throws profanities in your face, word vomits constantly and does it wearing Nike kicks and a men's t-shirt, needs a medal for keeping it real. She's gritty, raw and beautiful. In time I believe she'll do amazing things, and twilight will be nothing but a part of her past. She is only 22. Give her a few years and I think she'll come into her own and be able to wow people.

It's been a while

I can officially say it has been two months since I last wrote or posted anything. In two months a lot has happened, I started working full time again and have been quite busy with that. I also recently graduated from University! All those long months and days spent reading and writing and going to class have come to an end. I have my diploma all framed and official and now I am ready for some down time. I hope to continue to post and not go silent for long periods of time. Overall, I want to wish any readers a happy summer and I hope you enjoy the coming posts.

Shorts!

Everyone owns them, everyone loves them and hell, they are the perfect summer piece. I know the trend right now is fixed on candy coloured denim. Yes, the fashion gurus want you to exit the house looking like human gummy bears leaving a hard day of work on Katy Perry's California girls set. However, I can't help but point out how classic basic white denim shorts are. Not only can they give a bit of class to an otherwise casual look, but white goes with everything! A favourite past time of mine is creating outfits of clothing I don't even own. I like pairing things that I wouldn't wear but would try in the comfort of my own bedroom. Here is a look that I absolutely love and if it weren't so hot here in the summer, I'd probably wear sweaters like this more often. Don't get me wrong, I love coloured bottoms. I'd kill for a decent pair of pixie pink jeans or floral high waisted shorts. They just scream fun! But I can't deny how much I love to wear my white denim shorts and the versatility that they offer. These high waisted white shorts are perfect for a summer afternoon romp. Pair them with this loose fitting 3/4 length sweater and BAM you have yourself a killer summer look. If you want to be able to pull off the long sleeve layer, simply wear a tank underneath for a lighter option. The sweater also comes other 3 colour blocked tones and one tone colours. Happy styling!

Aritzia's Talula Babaton Kate Sweater

Citizen of Humanity Sparta Shorts

Pastel a la Pied

For the past few months all I have been hearing about is how "in" pastels are right now. I won't lie, I have a few pastel hued shirts and jackets, but to be honest, nothing says trendy like pastel shoes. Who would expect it? A pastel peplum is just killing two birds with one stone, but if your wearing something simple or elegant, throw on a pair of pastel pumps. I've been searching out some comfy heeled pumps for the summer (oxy-moron?) and I came across these two. The pastel blue not only scream light and airy, but trendy and fun. My feet might not feel great stomping around the city in the wee hours of the morning, but they will look great. The other feeling this colour brings out is a reminder of Easter. What says spring festivities better than pastel colours and a little chocolate? Shoes can be found at Aldo

Collarless

Maison Blazer in Black by Wilfred

This past Christmas I was obsessed with a jacket from none other than Aritzia. Now, I do not want to relate a jacket to love at first sight but it truly was. The jacket I speak of isn't necessarily a coat, but isn't a blazer. It's that in between that is more chic than casual, but can go both ways. The jacket I speak of is black, collarless, quilted and rests just at your hip line. It isn't meant to be worn like a boyfriend blazer, or baggy but is mean to be nicely fitted. I always find that descriptions do not do the item justice in comparison to seeing it in person. Either way, it is simple yet defined. It is something you can wear over a dress, with jeans or even with dress pants and a collared shirt for an office approved look. Aritzia does a great job in the blazer/jacket department. With a range of selections and varying colours, the options are endless. Here is one of their options for spring/summer 2012 and with the exception of the crepe fabric, and structure it looks similar to mine.

A little something

Sending a little Wednesday love to you all 

On my mind

For the past hour I've been racking my brain trying to figure out something to write. I'm not usually someone who is lost for words but currently I am mentally checked out. I'm trying to not focus too hard on anything. I am anxious and awaiting an essay back on my last day of classes. I wish I could sit here and type out all the reasons why I am excited for school to end, but I am afraid I will jinx it. I've become superstitiously strange in my old age and I'd rather have all my ducks in a row before I blog incessantly about being done my undergrad. Not to mention that I still have four exams between me and my degree (not just an essay or two). For the most part I just have a lot on my mind. Easter is days away, I have a relative coming home across the pond and one of my brothers will not be around this weekend. I can tell you right now that I am not looking forward to Easter this year. One of our dinners, yes, but the other ... well let's just say a few people I could do without will be there with none of my favourites around to keep a form of distraction. I shouldn't complain, and to be honest, I know I will have a good time. I try my best to be optimistic, but sometimes the demons get you down.

As I sit awaiting my final tutorial of this semester (and hopefully ever!) I can't help but think of the future. This past weekend one of my dearest friends moved into his own place AND he got a promotion at work. Words cannot describe how proud I am. He has worked hard to get where he is and it just goes to show that hard work, good skills and determination will not hold you back. Because my own future career or aspirations are not written in stone or even remotely on my mind, watching someone so close to me move forward really makes me look forward to the future endeavors that lie ahead. Sometimes other people's good news makes you realize how good things can still happen and that working hard no matter what you do, will get you somewhere. Watching someone become their own person, rise up from behind and really prove themselves, is quite amazing. I feel as if I accomplished something with him even though I had nothing to do with it.

Reflecting on this I guess I did have something to write about. I never really thought of my blog as a place to speak openly about my personal life, or my feelings. I've always tried to maintain posting based on a topic or idea I've been thinking about. However, sometimes a public space to vent is what you need. I could show you what my favourite look of the day is, but honestly, it gets boring. There are way too many materialistic, culture based, things that I love. I would write about music but it's pretty much the same these days. I've been listening to the same bands for the past two years without fault and admiring their awesomeness. I might get back into writing about my favourite books. Everyone loves a good book and an opinion on a book. Either way, today (whether or not I pass or fail everything) is the beginning of an end of a personal chapter. Four years of University. Despite sounding like an old geezer, where does time go? I feel like yesterday I was just starting, I was homesick and excited all at once. It feels like yesterday I was moving into residence and getting drunk on Wednesday nights. Life is so short. It seems long and drawn out in the moment, but really it goes by in a flash. I'll sit in my tutorial this afternoon and feel like it is taking hours to be over and no amount of free timbits will help. But when I look back on that class, when I think about all those hours in class, it will seem like it was nothing in my lifeline. Strange how life is, isn't it? I guess that is what you learn as you grow. I just hope I keep on learning and keep on educating myself and never stop enhancing my own skills. Part of my doesn't want University to be over, but there is a part of me that does. Just talking this way makes me feel like I am jinxing myself and I'll be back this summer or fall. I'll stop now, but when all is said and done, you need to live your life. You need to word hard and never give up. I think Sean's promotion really showed me that. It showed me that no matter what is going on, no matter how you feel personally, if you can prove to someone that you have what it takes you will get that chance.

Reflections

With my post-secondary education coming to a close, I find myself thinking about what I have learned and what I have gained from it. I know on some levels you leave with more knowledge, and for the most part a greater understanding (in my case) of the literary world, culture and theories. However, I can't shake the feeling that I have also become more jaded with age. That somehow my education has expanded my already lesser thoughts on the world we live in. I've enjoyed the readings, and the experiences I have had, but at the same time I have a lot of issues with our culture. I don't hate it, or despise it, I actually have such mixed feelings. I find myself analyzing and judging people and others more often than I would have before. I find that I criticize others uneducated opinions of sexuality, consumer culture, and colonialism. For the most part I can watch anything and find symbolic meanings, themes, greater discourses and issues that are buried within the context. Whenever I share these feelings or this knowledge people care, my friends want to know more, my parents are impressed. To me, I can't stand it. To listen or watch someone speak of gender and sexuality is now painful to me. There are so many aspects of society that are brutal and intolerant towards those who oppose the norms of gender or sexuality. I can honestly say that to have this information and these theories as my weapons is quite fascinating and incredibly threatening to those who cannot comprehend. I feel empowered to know, yet unsullied hatred to those who do not understand. I find that being a University student has only added fuel to my fire, it has strengthened my knowledge but the world around me still remains the same. People continuously stick their heads in the sand and feel as if the world shouldn't change because it would be too different. No matter how much I know about feminist movements, and theorists opinions about cultural issues, it doesn't change the patriarchal society that we live in. I have an inner strife with this discourse on gender equality, some might say its pessimistic, others might say its an educated answer. To have already been extremely jaded when I started University, and figuring out that my jadedness is simply reinforced after four years makes my head hurt. My point is simply that I believe whole-heartedly in education. I believe that the problem with this world is that people focus too much on profit, science, economics, and not enough on cultural issues, on thinking outside the box. I believe in the humanities, on the mind solving issues, on theorizing ways around the hegemonic society we inhabit. But I also believe that we live in a world that doesn't believe in change. Normal will always be whatever capitalists deem it. Our countries are run by money loving scam artists who believe in nothing but how to be a bigger economic threat to the rest of the world. To change, people need to stop being afraid of "the other". They need to stop fearing a different lifestyle as the norm, they actually just need to stop believing in "normal". Normal is what you've been taught to be, what you're told and educated from birth by dominant society. Your desires, your dreams, what you're supposed to be has been created for you. Like I said, it sounds pessimistic, but I really like to think of it from the point of view of an educated optimist. 

Happy Easter

It is never too early to break out the chocolate eggs and bunnies and enjoy a little celebration. Happy Easter!

Downton Abbey

The television show Downton Abbey is my current obsession. Not just because it is filled with gorgeous, wealthy people who run around with issues that seem so insignificant, but because of the depth the show maintains. It is filled with beautiful landscapes, costumes, and it is rich with history and story lines that are so juicy and inviting. With the beginning the first season in 1912, the day after the Titanic sunk, the plot unravels on the wealthy Crawley family and the ups and downs of their high society life. It also takes into account, and draws heavily on the lives of the servants and staff that serve them. I am just about to finish the 2nd season and cannot wait until the 3rd reaches TV screens next year. The cast is delightful and they fit perfectly with one another and most importantly Maggie Smith brings her magnificent wit and charm. Overall, there is nothing like a good period piece, where their scandals do not seem to compare on the present celebrity gossip. However, it was a different time and although it starts 100 years ago, times have changed a lot since then.

And by popular demand

I received and email this morning with the greatest news. I'd like to say it isn't materialistic but world changing, however, that would be a lie. The popular Scottie dog scarf by Crumpet England is making a special comeback. Apparently there has been an epidemic of people emailing, and commenting on how much they love and want the scarf. I can't blame them, it is the cutest thing in the world. For us dog people, or kitchy people, this is the perfect accessory. I might have to dip into my savings in order to get my hands on this one.

A Delicious Time of Year

With the arrival of Easter in just over a week, hot cross buns are sitting on my shelf waiting to be devoured. As I am eating my delicious bun slathered in peanut butter, I think to myself: "What is the meaning of the cross on the bun?" Here I am, just trying to scarf down something before I delve into my last term essay and I am questioning something totally irrelevant. Now my source isn't exactly the best one, i.e. Wikipedia, but they do serve a somewhat valid history (which I found on my other Internet searches) Wikipedia says:

"In many historically Christian countries, buns are traditionally eaten hot or toasted on Good Friday, with the cross standing as a symbol of the Crucifixion. They are believed by some to pre-date Christianity, although the first recorded use of the term "hot cross bun" was not until 1733; it is believed that buns marked with a cross were eaten by Saxons in honour of the goddess Eostre (the cross is thought to have symbolized the four quarters of the moon); "Eostre" is probably the origin of the name "Easter". Others claim that the Greeks marked cakes with a cross, much earlier."

This makes sense, as they are generally served at Easter and Christmas. Two holidays based around Christianity and Christ. As I read on it said:

"According to cookery writer Elizabeth David, Protestant monarchs saw the buns as a dangerous hold- over of Catholic belief in England, being baked from the dough used in making the communion wafer. Protestant England attempted to ban the sale of the buns by bakers but they were too popular, and i nstead Elizabeth I passed a law permitting bakeries to sell them, but only at Easter and Christmas."

It's quite fascinating how one bun, with a certain aesthetic can have such a large effect on certain groups. Being in an English class based on literature in the Age of Elizabeth I we are learning quite heavily the issues between the Protestants and Catholic church. Well there you have it, the hot cross bun holds a great meaning and has been eaten every year for centuries. Who knew a food product could be so historical? Enjoy my fellow readers, as it is hard to find them anytime after Easter is done.

Keep Watch

Jewelry is one of my many weaknesses. I love everything from bracelets, to earrings, to rings. I enjoy wrapping myself in silver and gold, rope and metals. I love looking down at my wrists and looking at the layers of shiny strands that surround my small arms. I love the cheapest jewelry, to the most expensive. It all works for me. Another piece of jewelry I love, are watches. Just over a year ago, I purchased a round faced tortoise shell watch with gold accents. It wasn't the most expensive watch but it wasn't cheap either. I love it. Prior to this watch the only expensive one I owned was the thick leather cuff style that I got years ago and is in need of batteries. However, it was never the dressy watch you could wear with a dress, unless you are Avril Lavigne. The tortoise watch is slightly over sized, not too large but still classic looking. Recently I was patrolling the Internet, shopping, looking through my favourite sites. On the Michael Kors site I came across their square faced watches. Let me just say that I really love a nice square face watch, it reminds me of the countless amount of watches my dad has been given by his company over the years. I constantly try them on and wish that they were a wee bit smaller so I could wear one. Well here is the answer. These two were among my favourites but just as an overall statement, Michael Kors has some of the best watch options that exist. They are quite stunning on their own, but paired with their own accessories, well it's just perfect.

The Change Up

A good way to change up the go to sandal for the summer months, is to look into Toms shoes. Their collection boasts many different colours, styles and looks. From the classic flat, to wedge sandals, to lace ups. My current favourite are the crocheted toms. Possibly the perfect shoe for summer, especially in classic white. Pair it with shorts or dresses or even with a bikini for full coverage when walking from the dock back to the cottage.

Pajama Dressing

Another key trend is pajama dressing. Now, when I say pajama I do not mean your plaid stretchy pants that you wore to bed last night, or a baggy shirt and the tiniest shorts on Earth. I mean comfy, relaxed pants and barely there shirts. I wouldn't necessarily deem this office apparel (obviously depending where you work) but I would say that you could wear this out to do errands or as a day-to-day outfit option to remain extraordinarily comfortable. Here are two of my picks for a nice outfit. Pair these two with a simple flat or nice sandal and a light cardigan. Easy to wear and quite beautiful. This camisole is one of my favourites for the summer Wilfred by Aritzia collection. Camisole: Wilfred Silk Slip in Blush Floral and Pant: Wilfred Provence Pant in Femme

Men's Wear For The Ladies

Men's dressing. It can look sloppy not done well, but if worn correctly, it looks office chic. I can't stress enough how effortless these simply pieces look when worn with the right shoes and bag. Being a University student and quite observant, I watch what others wear and how they wear them on campus. Most of my female peers wear these looks casually with leggings and flats, which is still quite nice looking, but to give it that edge you need a heel and skinny jeans. Instead of describing how to piece it together, I will leave a little to the imagination with some images. Because I always seem to reference all clothing purchases to Aritzia, I will just continue. They offer the best styles at some really great prices. Wear this outfit with a pair of flats, for a more casual look and with a tall black or brown leather boot, or wedge heel, for a dressier office look. Dressing like a man, has never been more feminine or chic. Colouring is also important, if you don't want to be too blah in your choices, go for a blazer in a pastel pink, or a button up in a white.

Blazer: T.Babaton Fleming Blazer in Prima, Jeggings: JBrand jegging in Black and Button up: Talula Windsor Shirt

Trends to Love

Clothing, to me, is not about the trend but about the way you look and feel wearing your clothes. Clothes should never wear you, you must wear the clothes. Cliche, right? Wrong. It's a fact. The reason why so many men and women feel insecure in their own skin (aside from insecurity about themselves, that's a psychology I do not want to delve into at the moment) is because they don't feel confident in how they look. The best part about trends is that it offers selections of "in" clothing to people who otherwise probably couldn't be creative enough to dress themselves in a stylish way. It shows the ones that do not know a thing about clothing what is in and what is not. I'm going to spend the next 20 minutes on two separate posts about two different trends that I love. The reasons? Simply because both live in the realm of comfort and freedom of space. And by space, I mean the space you need to live your day-to-day live in maximum movability clothing. Don't you hate when you reach that mid point of your day and you can't stand the feeling of clothes on your body? Well these two trends will aid that discomfort. Enjoy!

Short Shorts

Let me begin by saying that it is March. Last year at this time I am pretty sure it was still snowing and or raining. All I can say is that it was miserable and cold until about May. Everywhere you went you needed rain boots and an umbrella. I didn't get to venture out wearing a light weight jacket or even go sleeveless with sandals until the end of May. There I said it, I vented, I got it out. Come back to the present day. It is March 19 2012 and it is 20 degrees and with the sun it feels way warmer. Walking home I was sweating, my makeup felt like it was going to run off my face (sorry for the visual). On campus today there was an abundance of shorts, flip flops, and dresses. I know that weather is not a science but Wednesday it is supposed to be a high of 25 degrees and with humidity (which is always irrelevant, they should just include it in the temperature) 30 degrees. MARCH 19! Don't get me wrong I am definitely not complaining, I love this weather more than you would know. When I am trudging through a few feet of snow in the dead of winter, I imagine myself in shorts, wearing my birks and being sun burnt. When it got to 40 degrees Celsius last summer, I loved it. I may not have been able to breathe and the air was so thick with smog but I accept it. With that being said, I just happened to buy a pair of emerald green shorts on Friday night and I am kicking myself that I didn't bring them with me. I try not to buy into trend too much, as they are a trend and they go out of style. I always try to stick with more classic looks and pieces and buy small items in trendy colours and styles. The big thing right now is pastel and bright hues. I find both quite appropriate for spring and summer, as they are fresh and so are the two seasons. A great way to add the pastel/bright colours into your wardrobe this summer is through a dress and or shorts. Generally when it comes to those colours in the spring/summer months, they never go out of style. Here is a great option in terms of fun and functional shorts. J Brand: 1046 Short- Blue Bonnet

Eyebrows

I remember the first time I had my eyebrows done. Although I have fairer hair and my eyebrows aren't too dark, they are thick. As my mom always says: "You have your father's eyebrows". Now, you're thinking that isn't a compliment but an awful thing to say. I disagree. I actually love having thick and long eyebrows. Whereas my mom has translucent ones because they are so blonde, mine are reddy brown or 'auburn' (as they say). Now, don't fret, I don't have the unibrow or the askewed look that most guys wear, but rather nicely shaped eyebrows. With that being said, I love these young lady's looks with thicker eyebrows. I think they shape the face so nicely, they give a defining look that compliments the eyes and the hair perfectly. I don't think all eyebrows should be plucked and waxed so thin that they barely exist. On the contrary, I think this look is way more suitable and definitely natural looking.

today.

Today I feel like a dream. Like I am in a place where dreams come true, and inspiration meets me at every turn. Today I am hopeful for something new and watching the world around me with great anticipation. My nerves are at a breaking point, and I must channel it into a useful purpose. Today is about thinking into the unknown and what could be possible in the future of my life. Today is new and new can have so many different meanings.

Parisian styling

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love France. I love Paris, Provence and the south. When I was younger and had the privilege to travel throughout France, I knew one day I would need to go back and experience it as an adult. Now, with more of an appreciation for fashion and style, I absolutely love Parisian looking blouses and jackets. Although it might seem cliche or a stereotype, this style definitely isn't. It's like how stripes are considered classic 'Coco Chanel". Aritzia, my favourite one-stop shop for all clothing, has come out with a range of blouses from long sleeves, to 3/4 length, tees and sleeveless in a two-toned Parisian look. My favourite is definitely the Cecil blouse but their are many different kinds. One thing is for sure, my next pay cheque is going towards one of these classic and ideal shirts. Dressed up or down, how could you go wrong? Clockwise from top left: T.Babaton Cecil Blouse in whitecap grey/black, Wilfred Marcel Blouse in birch/black, the T.Babaton Sabrina Blouse in peniche/whitecap grey and the T.Babaton Sleevless Sabrina Blouse in whitecap grey/black. Check out Aritzia.com for different colours and lots of other great clothing.

authentic

I love food and hate exercise. I don't have time to work out. I don't want to be on the cover of Playboy or Vogue. I want to be on the cover of Rolling Stone or Q. I'm not a trend-setter. I'm a singer. I'd rather weigh a ton and make an amazing album then look like Nicole Richie and do a shit album. My aim in life is never to be skinny - Adele

Mulberry

I can't stress how much I love Mulberry. I love their purses,

scarves, jewelry, shoes, clothes, etc. I think several times I have posted about my love and want of a Mulberry Alexa. I have to say I am

considering purchasing one if I get the chance but I've decided that I need to wait. One of my favourites at the moment is their cuff bracelets. My personal favourite is the Tillie Bracelet in pale gold. It looks like a belt that has that edgy

charm, something ultra fab on your wrist, layered with other bangles and jewels. Another item that is 'coming soon' for spring is theirs. Alexa with teddy rivets. Made in their classic Oak colour however it has stud like detail that resembles little teddy bears. How can you go wrong? Cute and classic. Either way, I know when I go overseas I will definitely be hitting up their store for something whether it is big or small.

spring has sprung

.... Well in the fashion world anyways. My Internet browser has been flooded with the spring arrivals in stores this past week and I couldn't be happier. This winter so far has been anything but winter like. Tt may still be cold but the grass is getting greener and greener by the day, the sap has started to run in the maple trees and I keep seeing less layers being worn. Aritzia unleashed some of their spring line and let me tell you... WOW COLOUR! Lots of bright blues, greens, yellows and purples. Lots of neutrals as well. Being a blond with fair skin and blue eyes, green and blue are my colour. I can't get enough and especially the colours of their dresses. I can't wait to be walking around in their T.Babaton Blythe dress in Emerald this summer with my flip flops and sunnies. Everyone should check out their spring line at www.aritzia.com. Spring will definitely be really colourful this year and hopefully the outdoors will be ready to match!

is that necessary?

I was sitting in class this morning: a quiet, dark classroom, where a movie was just put on. As the class sits and watch the movie a collective silence spills over the room. Everyone is enthralled by the film being played before us. Hooked on every word of this documentary. Here is where my issue lies. To my right, one row ahead, this girl decides to start folding her Tim Hortons paper bag from her early morning breakfast. Now, if I were in a classroom, dark and quiet and a movie playing not too loudly ahead of everyone, I would definitely not start folding this bag. However, she did think that is was impertinent. She proceeded to folding the bag, letting it crunch along, ruining anything that was possibly said on the screen in front of us. Why? Why is is necessary? You want to tap her on the shoulder and tell her to stop. Can it not wait another twenty minutes until the movie is over and everyone is entitled to leave? Its like someone crunching away on an apple in the quiet library. Why can't it wait a little while longer? I can only imagine they do not think it is that loud or that they really don't care. Is it really that necessary? The answer is NO.

apologies

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extraordinary measures

You can't settle for the world immediately around you. You can't accept 'your lot in life'. You need to take risks and make the leaps and bounds towards a life bigger than yourself. I will never settle for anything other than extraordinary.

this moment.

Today I felt a turning point. I had a moment where my heart skipped a few beats and I couldn't feel my toes. I was lost in time for a few moments but I had to come back down. I can't seem to put it into logical sentences and part of me wants to keep the feeling all my own. The smile that spread across my face was probably bigger than myself. I think more than anything, I am beyond surprised.

a message from me to you

Just wanted to wish you a Merry belated Christmas and a Happy New Year. For the past two weeks I have been quite busy with last minute Christmas shopping and then the festivities. After Christmas was one thing after another and over all I had a busy break. New Years let it end with a bang and now I am once again back to the grind. I'd like to say this is my last go at University life, but I don't want to jinx it. For now I am wishing everyone the best in 2012.