The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It's that time of year again! 2012 is almost upon us. Christmas was absolutely amazing. My boyfriend, Max, came up on the 23rd and is staying with me until we head back to Oakland for New Years, and then we're off to Albany for the first week of the new year. For Christmas, he got me a jar of bacon mayo (seriously.), a grow-your-own dinosaur plant with lava rocks, and a beautiful pearl bracelet.

I got him his first stocking (he's Jewish), with socks, cologne, and chocolate inside. I found these cute little packages of Nutella with breadsticks, and I knew Max would love them! I also got him a Pitt hoodie, a sweater (it's so soft and cozy), a watch, and a reversible belt.

We went to my Dad's family and my Mom's cousin's house, so it was busy, but it was so nice to see all of the cousins and aunts and uncles and such, and it was great to introduce Max to all of them, since he isn't used to big family things. It was a wonderful holiday all around!

Now, it's time to figure out New Year's plans and make resolutions. I know I tried to have mid year's resolutions in my first post on this blog, but this time, I really want to have resolutions I can keep. I'm really interested in getting into Buddhism, at these in the theory and readings of the faith. I'm also definitely giving up meat. I feel so much healthier when I do it, and it also marks the new stage in my life of being a college graduate. I'm excited to start a new year, with new goals and hopes. ♥

Life Passes By So Quickly

I know I've failed at blogging when I haven't posted for over 2 months. But everything has just been so busy! But on Saturday, I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh! I feels like just yesterday that I was moving my belongings into Holland Hall to start my freshman year. Check out a picture of me at graduation with my diploma below! (disclaimer: it wasn't really my diploma yet, but its a cool diploma frame thing haha)



And to think, I've had the same wonderful friends for these whole 3 and 1/2 years! I certainly couldn't have done it without them. They were there through the thick and the thin, and even though I've had friends that have come and gone (who hasn't!), I have that group of friends that will be together for a long time to come. Regardless of where the road takes us next year or further into the future, I know that I will always keep in touch with them. And an extra plus is that we're all so cute together (and modest to boot).