2014

Today is Day 12 in "The 12 Days of Flashbacks," or 12 days of photos looking back on the past calendar year.

I think that while 2014 was not without its low points, overall, it was my best year yet.

I spent many happy hours with friends both old and new, as well as family.

I enjoyed the seasons much more than I had in the past.

I tried to make the most of what the City had to offer, trying new cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, and museums; watching the marathon; seeing a movie; spending time in parks and libraries; and watching the fireworks on the Fourth of July.

I finally took a vacation and made some trips back home.

I got into running and chamber music and made good on my commitments to read and photograph more.

I am grateful for it all and I hope to build on it for the coming year.

Happy Birthday

For my 25th birthday celebration, I decided to steal a page from "Afternoons & Cofeespoons," and share cake with friends.

It'd be nice if my camera didn't struggle so much with indoor lighting, but that wasn't one of my birthday wishes...Thanks for  a lovely time!

Twenty Twelve

                  

I hadn't realized, without looking back on it, how great this year was. 

I had candles on my birthday cake for the first time in years, 

started taking dance classes, 

went all over Brooklyn to smell flowers, feel the sand, and meet friends, 

went abroad for the first time in a while, 

went swimming in a lake, 

took live yoga classes for the first time ever, 

found gorgeous neighborhoods, parks, and gardens, 

and settled into a new place to call home. 

I'm grateful and looking forward to 2013.