I spent my second Christmas in Connecticut with BF and his family this year, and it was lovely! We had a great time relaxing and vegging out, especially after traveling so much for interviews. Then we came back home, celebrated Christmas (again) and New Year's Eve with my family, and now we are enjoying our free time. I am enjoying this time off so much it's not even funny. I had December off too, but it seemed like I was always traveling for interviews during that time. The last two weeks of having no responsibilities have been heaven. I've actually had time to do fun stuff like see high school friends, see family, arts & crafts time, re-read the Harry Potter series (I'm on book 5) and clean the house up a bit.
(I'm a couple of days late with this - better late than never!)
Despite what ancient Mayans' calendars may have predicted, 2012 has come and gone (and the world is still here). This year was one with many changes, full of progress, but with little time for recharge. When I look back at where I was in the beginning of this year compared to where I am now - mentally, intellectually, romantically, socially - my, how things have changed!
The year I performed at the Wine Auction
The year I passed USMLE Step 1
The year I went to Peru with J
The year I delivered my first baby (and second!)
The year my friends came up from LA to surprise me for my birthday
The year Yolanda died, and I bought my Volvo
The year we went camping in Oregon... again
The year I fell head-over-heels in love and became attached at the hip after the 3rd date
The year I moved in with my BF
The year my sister graduated high school and started college
The year I discovered HONEY BOO BOO
The year BF turned dirty thirty!
The year I adopted another kitty
The year BF and I got a puppy
The year I went to Connecticut for Christmas
The year I visited high school friends in NYC
And much, much more. So here's to 2012! I'm glad the world didn't end :P ... too much good stuff goin' on!
This year I spent a lovely, white Christmas on the East Coast with BF and his family. It was my first time being away from my family, so I missed them, but I had a lovely time with BF's family!
BF and I sent out ridiculous Christmas card pictures - seen here on my sister's fridge
Sif and Zoey relaxing at their Grandparents' house while we are away
Went to NYC for a night to visit these high school friends :)
NYC!
Christmas Eve wii fun as it snowed outside
Finding the pickle ornament Christmas morning - I won!
SNOW!
Yeah, that's right - I have a tree-decorating man :)
Lobster dinner extravaganza
Facetiming my family on Christmas - this is my Nan
