And just like that, the first month of the year is over. These reflection posts are a good exercise for me. They help jog the memory as I seem to forget more and more these days. It’s time to start taking some gingko biloba! Oh, that’s all what I did in the month!
January was…
Starting the year off with a museum hop. It was a quiet start to the year – the calm before the storm, I’m sure.
Exploring several parks around the city and the Bay Area with Sasha. My goal for the month [12 changes in 12 months] was to take her out every day. It has definitely paid off. She doesn’t give me as difficult a time each morning, and she sleeps when we do at night.
Having a blast at one of the Yelp Holiday Hangover parties.

Learning how to use my camera in manual mode with Emily’s photography workshop. I haven’t had a chance to practice more since then, but I would love to squeeze in some practice before I head off to Costa Rica next month.

Sampling foods/drinks at Fancy Food Show and Food Fete this year. We chatted it up with members of the Oregon Cheese Guild and plan on checking out the Oregon Cheese Festival next month!
Chinese New Year was early this year. Lots of family time.
Keeping fit with weekly Zumba classes with the sister. It’s a lot of fun, especially since others aren’t really paying attention to what you’re doing, and you can just roll with it.
Spending so much money on travel this year. I don’t mind it too much, only wish I’d come across a winning lottery ticket. Priorities, people.
Did your January fly by like mine?









