First post of 2009

Lots has happened in the last month of 2008:

1. I finished my course work with a great GPA. Thesis remains and that's a BIG challenge:(.

2. I missed on putting up my Christmas tree this year. Thanks to exams and the travel!

3. We took a trip to California. Loved Santa Barbara and Napa Valley the most.

4. Met many new people - hubbys got friends almost everywhere and (finally) they are all getting married. I got a chance to meet their new wives and make a few new friends:) - always nice!

5. We stayed with old family friends who are in the USA for eons and got a close look at what it would be like to stay on in this country. Many deep, long, interesting conversations ensued late into the nights and it was a very interesting experience. I am glad we chose to stay with them instead of a Hotel.

6. We got to meet a friend's new born son recently. He had a tough first few days in the hospital after the birth and it made me realize again how a new life is nothing short of a miracle. I did not dare lift the baby - babies are so tiny and fragile it freaks me out- but I touched his soft hair and was quite glad he found me interesting enough to keep looking at me:) the whole time.(I got to do some baby shopping for him too!)

7. We saw some great movies this winter break.

I am sure there is a lot more we did, but I am suffering from temporary memory lapse so would end here.

It's a little late to say this, but if I haven't wished you already - Here's wishing ya a Happy 2009!:)