Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Things I learned in 2012

(in addition, that is, to the things I'm still learning from 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011)


Pacific Beach :: Tom, Olga, and Liz :: Cards Against Humanity + Trivial Pursuit :: Exorbitant  Quantities of Alcohol :: The Perfect Weekend Getaway (yes, even in November)

Dance Hall: its like dance-ier reggae.  And, it's awesome.

Some things just take a long time to get over; but eventually, you will move on... and it will feel absolutely amazing.

Dragonboating: its the oldest, most continuously practiced team sport in history (or whatever it is that Lee says to the new people...)

Holy crap!  This "peak" you speak of?  You weren't a kidding!

When you know something might be wrong, go to the doctor; it's scary, but in the end, it's worth it... I promise.

10 days is the perfect length of time for an annual Maui vacation....

When he wants to take you to a casino on your first date, just cut your losses ahead of time and say no.

Phantogram - as suspected - puts on a killer show.

I've never been one to shy away from challenge; why would I start now?

Facebook isn't the only way to connect with people; but in moderation, it is quite handy.

I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

Uh, yeah... there's just no way to talk about dragonboating technique without it sounding insanely sexual.

After four years, it's okay to want a change.

Carrying condoms in your wallet or purse doesn't make you a player or a slut; it makes you smart and safe.  Just do it.

Okay, so maybe I do want to race... eventually.

A week in July in Bend with Katy... it might just need to be a yearly tradition.

My parents and I may never agree politically, but we will always agree that such disagreements are okay.

A housecleaner is an acceptable (and needed) monthly expense for me.

If you have to leave your hotel room... in the middle of the night... in your underwear.... ALWAYS take the key.

And now... finally... I can't imagine someday not having a baby.