Ciao 2007, hola 2008!!

Okay, so for a bunch of reasons that I don't feel like dwelling on, 2007 sucked ass. Yes, there was much I enjoyed about this past year but for the most part I am more than happy to see it go away.

2008, such a lovely round number... like some lovely ladies I know, full of promise and change. I feel good about 2008. I know I said that about 2007, but this is different. Much of what I set out for myself to accomplish in this last year I have, however there is much further to go!

For example, I must keep in better contact with my friends far, far away. More phone conversations, more visits, more drunk dials... I don't care, just more! Also, more time out doors in nature. I know this sounds sooo cliche, but I mean it! On New Years day I went on hike up in the mountains and it felt great. There is something truly different about being in nature that totally feeds my soul and helps to keep me sane (this is a good thing).

So yeah, how the hell are you all? Any New Years resolutions? I hope everyone is well, that you all survived and maybe even enjoyed the holidays and that 2008 is looking good for you too!


Random Holiday Selections:

Our tree, expertly trimmed by the ladies of the Ranch (ma, Juju and myself).

Crown Royal, Chocolate Pecan Pie. Commonly referred to as "heaven".

Pancho, and his most favoritest thing in the world; an empty dog food can. Oh yeah.

New Years Festivities!!

Just in case you were wondering, yes we're all wearing hats and aprons. Nothing says happy new year quite like hats and aprons!

How we ended up in those hats and aprons...

Whoops, forgot some!

Sammie contemplating the snow on Mt Laguna, "really?".

Kool Mo' Julia, and the prettiness behind her. On top of the world!!

Manzanita. A crazy beautiful shrub, unique to SoCal.

Lovely ladies, on top of the world!!

Wait, which way? Oh that's right, that way!

Happy New Year Everyone!!
Mad love,

*nishi