Back on track?

So I know I've been terrible about updating...I had had this idea that during this new year I would be better. Then I got so busy at work, so lethargic once I got home (when I did come home), and when I had a free moment all I could do was stare blankly at the wall while attempting to do something (ANYthing) productive.

BUT

During this "hiatus" I have accomplished many things: finished two books The Story of Edgar Sawtelle(super good) and A Thousand Splendid Suns (which I had avoided reading forever simply because it was so popular, there is a reason turns out); made friends out of new co-workers; got 'un-stuck'; re-connected with friends and family back in Washington state (by far my favorite accomplishment); and lastly, realized that I really like the person (adult?) I have become.

Thinking about the possibility that I am no longer a child freaks me out a bit, but mostly excites me. For the first time in my life I feel pretty much in charge of all things within my control. I figure out what I want and I go for it. No looking back. Reliving the past can be great, but only if you are looking at the positives. Otherwise, it is a complete waste. What is done is done, and no one can change the choices their previous self made, all they can do is learn from what happened and work toward becoming the person they hope to be.

Here are some random pics from my trip home:








Eggs Benedict from Genie's in Portland.
Montlake Bridge in Seattle.
Jeff's basement dwelling.