Taking a look...

I hadn't really realized it until I got a Christmas update from a good friend describing all of his 2010 adventures, but I've had a BIG year! It feels like I've been in California for so very long, but I only moved here last March and it's been a tornado of craziness (and awesomeness, and just a teensy bit of sadness) ever since. Despite the major boughts of homesickness I experienced early on in my move (if you're curious about the cure= Grey's Anatomy marathons), I've absolutely enjoyed my cross-country move and I must give myself a proud little pat on the back for being brave enough to take this big step in my life. This year though, I'm allowing myself to be not-so-courageous and just take a moment to really enjoy everything (and everyone) around me. My New Year's Resolutions are few but they all fit one oh-so-important criterium: FUN. Number one on my list (the genius of this one blew me away): Spend New Year's Eve 2011 in New York. Now, this may seem kinda weird to many of you, but it's always been a dream of mine to watch the ball drop in NYC. So this year I'm just going to suck it up and go! Numero dos: Get to know this great state I now live in. Yup, I'm going to explore the heck out of California this year. And then...that's it! I always try to keep my Resolutions List short and sweet because who wants to start the year off with a stressful, mile-long list of things "to do." What about you? Any resloutions for this lovely upcoming year?

photo of suki and me on the 17-mile drive