Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot, And Never Brought To Mind

(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!

Amurrrican Camping Trip Photos

I went with some friends to the Oregon coast for a 4th of July camping trip a few weeks ago, and here are some of my pictures from it.  I didn't really take many because I don't think my camera is a big fan of being outdoors in the elements, and I was just feeling particularly lazy (I mean I WAS on a camping trip).  I didn't get to take pictures of some of my favorite things because I am not that great with lighting yet (bioluminescence, milky way, etc).  Also, I will eventually get around to posting some pics of our slip n slide adventures at roomie's birthday party.   I'm gonna stop typing now and here are the pics: