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Anikka's Birthday Interview // 14

Happy 14th Birthday, Anikka! It is getting harder and harder to find pictures of *just you* because you love to be with your friends, whether it's taking the bus to hang out at the pool, have sleepovers, or get together at the mall (?? that's a new one, and even though you don't like the activity you don't care because your FRIENDS are there!), we are now to the point of cropping people out of public photos so we can post them!

You have grown in confidence, ability (on pointe shoes!), and beauty and you continue to put in the practice for any goal you want to accomplish. "Slow and Steady Wins the Race" is a motto I'd attribute to you because  you take your time, do things with intention, and make progress over time that you are proud of--an excellent life skill! 

We love you so much and look forward to your next year! 

Ani showing off her cozy hoodie, toque, and socks

What is your favorite color? green
Who are some of your friends? Marie, Anya, Audrey, Mya, Ophelia, Ashley, Amanda, Jem, Brookyn, Brooklyn, Leyla, Maddy, Isla, Anna, Kathryn, Benny, Charlotte, CJ, Josie, Ana, 

Ani getting ready to ski blues and blacks at Whistler. No big deal. 

What do you want to do when you're an adult? be a marine biologist
What is your favorite animal?  a cat


Ani is great in the kitchen! Here making bechamel. 

What is your favorite thing to do with your friends? walk around town
What do you like to do outside? walk around town, hike, ski

Ani doing some needle felting for fun

What do you like to do inside? swim, read, do art, play minecraft, watch TV
What is your favorite drink? milk and coffee

Ani loves the free crafts from Surrey Libraries!

What is your favorite restaurant? Naka Bistro
What is your favorite subject in school? marine biology/science

Helping A Rocha restore a creek habitat by beaver-proofing saplings

What is your favorite thing to watch? Mariah + youtube videos
What is your favorite song to listen to?  don't know

Dancing with Justin Timberlake at the wax museum (photo by Oma!)

What is your favorite item to work with? eraser
What is your favorite way to exercise?  dance

getting excited (or embarrassed) to show off her dance skills

What makes you happy? sleep
What makes you sad? no sleep

an oldie but a goodie-her and Copper 

What is your favorite thing to do with mom?  bake
What is your favourite thing to do with dad?  watch House

What goal did you accomplish this year that you're proud of? handstand for longer than 5 seconds

What is a goal you have for your next year? read all the books on my bookshelf

Anything else you'd like to say about the past year? finally broke my record with 6 hoodies! and I annoy everyone by saying "chicky nuggy" when I don't know what to say (it's true)



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