Cheers to a prosperous new year! Look at my mini dragon! Kawaii!

I’ll be taking over a class for the next two months, teaching photography and digital graphics, so I’m pretty excited for that, too. Already, I’ve worn out my favorite pair of blue suede flats, so  I think I’ll break that strict no shopping diet just this once to invest in another comfy pair for work. It’s been a whirlwind this last week in particular, trying to transition into the classroom, but with all the technical hiccups out of the way, I think it’s going to be a lot of fun for the next two weeks. Lots of multi-tasking, and lots of time and energy, but it’ll all be worth it. Can’t wait until March when I can take a week off to enjoy some mini vacays in Austin and maybe Salt Lake City.

new roses for the garden…

my favorite go-to earrings at the moment, a christmas gift from the sis…

lots of patterned dresses for work…

currently: perusing old notes and letters here…

This  memo for William McKeen by Hunter S. Thompson is one of my favorites so far. I like the way Thompson expresses himself. I’ve been acquiring an affinity for words like scum, and crummy lately.

…I’m on a strict no shopping diet, but, sigh, was distracted and fairly tempted by this chartreuse Kate Spade bag. I didn’t give in though.

…Dad’s harvest of sweet oranges and grapefruits. There”s so much more left for picking, so if you want a basket, let me know!

…taking some time off from building websites and photoshopping to relax on the couch with Maggie and getting my movie fix for the week. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spie was sooo goood. It’s a bit of a slow movie if you’re expecting some action spy flick, but how can you  resist a cast of  British actors? I also finally saw Scream 4, which has been my guilty pleasure for the last few months. It was actually a very good slasher flick. I might have underestimated Julia Robert’s niece.

…two favorite shots from my stroll downtown after I finally gave in and made myself drive down there to renew my car sticker. I found this courtyard a block down from the courthouse.  It’s actually part of a church which has contemporary architecture features.

…nothing beats the comfort of my own bed sheets, and sleeping in through a thunderstorm, which has been occurred twice this week!

Dad’s cilantro and mustard greens ready to be plucked.

This grapefruit was so fat, it had to wedge itself  in between a few branches!

Check out his archive of work here.

My New Years resolutions so far are…

Learn to play the guitar

Take at least one photo a day. I’ve let myself fall into a slump this past year.

Spend more time with the family. I need to take advantage of being in close proximity to all my younger cousins and aunts and uncles, and maybe a trip or two out to visit those living  in different cities.

Start teaching

Finish reading books. I’m a slow book collector and an even more slow book reader.

Finish my personal projects that have been lying around or have not yet come to fruition. Stop having brain farts! (if I can help it)

Keep in better contact with my friends, send more mail, make more postcards.

Make more art.

tea time! Coffee flavored macarons, peach crumble and black tea.

kawaii!!

The beef fajitas were so moist and delicious!

a fleet of oil barges…

Heading off to enjoy the rest of the holiday time with the Phamily in Mexico. See ya in a few days!