The end of 2013 is upon us. It sure went fast, but along the way here were some of my most favorite moments.
We actually purchased the home at the end of 2012, but 2013 marks our first year in it. It has been a labor of love with painting, waterproofing, and designing, but we have made it our own and it has been a blast.
It was a hard year with two very important family members no longer with us but we honored and memorialized them in style. Aunt Annie's party in SF was a gala and I will never forget all the stories that were told, meeting her friends, and the feeling of her being right there with us.
Grandpa Jim's party was a different style with elk heads and antlers swarming the room. It was perfectly him and the number of people and stories I heard say it all.
Traveling for three weeks through Chin culture awoke my inner explorer. It was so fabulous seeing China first hand, witnessing the amazing and mystical culture, eating the delicious and disgusting food, investigating Communism, and meeting people along the way. It was truly an experience to remember.
It's about friggin' time Washington. There are still only 16 (I think) states with marriage equality legislation so we still have a long road ahead, but cheers to the few of us who have finally granted this basic freedom.
It was a hard two years, but I learned and grew tremendously. Thankfully, I am married to an editor and I got to use my work as my learning laboratory. It was all worth it to have my mom and dad come to graduation and celebrate with seafood and cocktails.
Turning Socialist
We recently elected our first socialist to city council in Seattle and she ran against a pretty liberal D. Socialism is now the talk of the town. We shall see where Ms. Sawant takes us.
Martini Dreaming
Recently over Thanksgiving I got to hang out with one of my favorite peeps, great Aunt Mernie. While I was drinking a martini Inoticed Mern's eyes on my drink. I finally asked her if she wanted one and she proceeded to tell me, "Oh dear, I sometimes dream of bathing in martinis, but I will probably fall down if I have one so I better not."
And on that note, I will be drinking a tini (or two) this evening to ring in the New Year in honor of all the successes and challenges of 2013, all the memories we have made, and all the people who continue to support and be family.
Here's to you!
