Why Do All Good Things Come To An End?

I work as a television production and news freelancer and my recent contract has finally come to an end. For the past three months, I have worked on one of the best new reality series on TV called "Battle of the Blades" for Insight Productions and CBC in Toronto.

For those of you who didn't follow the show (tisk tisk), it's about pairing renowned Canadian figure skaters (Jamie Salé, Isabelle Brasseur, Marie-France Dubreuil, Jodeyne Higgins, Barb Underhill, Christine "Tuffy" Hough-Sweeney, Kristina Lenko, & Shae-Lynn Bourne) with retired Canadian hockey players (Ken Daneyko, Claude Lemieux, Ron Duguay, Tie Domi, Glenn Anderson, Stéphane Richer, Bob Probert, & Craig Simpson).

It's like Dancing With The Stars - but on ice!

It was such a thrill to be part of the show - we filmed in historic Maple Leaf Gardens and our schedules were insane! We never slept, had a mere one or two days off, and we were FREEZING! It was September when this adventure started, and I remember pulling out my winter gear - jackets, hats, gloves and all - just to keep the feeling in my body. We didn't end up getting the heaters turned on until well into the season, but when that day finally came, everyday was like an unseasonably warm day - it was great!

But alas, all good things must come to an end. And even though my contract is done, I will never forget the memories I had at the venue.

Below are some of the snapshots of this season - I will always remember our Friday dance parties in the office, the crew skate, and the unforgettable wrap party! Take a look!

Despite it all, I've managed to make great friends, and had tons of laughs along the way. I don't take for granted for one minute what I've learned there. But most importantly, I hope to work with these wonderful people again!