submit.

Why do they make that button so damn scary?!

It's in, so nothing I can do but wait... and make sure all my supporting documentation and references are received before the deadline.  *Then* nothing I can do but wait...

Ahh.

new year.

The koru (Māori for "loop") is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond, symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace.

2011 was yet another year full of highs and lows.  It's crazy how a year can feel like it's gone by so quickly.  But when I reflect on what has happened during that time, it's strange how some moments seem so long ago.  

I hope 2012 is a year of growth for me - personally, professionally, and maybe even spiritually.

muppets.

Went to go watch this movie with my sister on Thursday - I love Muppets.  Between the Christmas specials and stuff like this, it just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.  Just a really fun, feel-good movie.

And I am totally not ashamed to admit I teared-up multiple times while watching :)

merry christmas.

Wishing my friends & family all the best for the holiday season <3

the end of the year...

...can be rough.

home sweet home.

Arrived home in Vancouver early this morning from my 3-week family vacation.  Had an amazing time - did, saw, and ate many things.  Definitely a trip I'll remember for the rest of my life, and I'm so glad I got to spend it with people special to me.

While in Sydney, we watched a group sing Christmas carols.  Kind of strange to hear them sing "Let it snow" while I was in 19 degree weather.  Upon exiting the YVR Airport, I was greeted with crisp frosty air and Christmas lights in the trees outside. 

Some things just feel right.

it's finally time!

Can't believe we are actually leaving for New Zealand (& Sydney) today!  Very excited to have this trip with my family <3

I plan on taking one billion photos :)

Update Nov 12:
So right when we arrived to the airport, they came out to tell us that in the sudden wind storm, the air bridge had swung into the side of our airplane, damaging it, so that it wouldn't be flying out.  Seriously.  We were sent home, and got them to re-book us for a connecting flight through SFO today.  Of course not an ideal way to start our trip, but if this is the worse that happens, I won't complain!  And now we have a funny story to tell.   

So now... can't believe we are (hopefully) actually leaving for New Zealand (& Sydney) today! ;)

broken.

It hurts a lot.  Just really... sad.