Things that have happened since my last note that deserve time, but I am listing them instead:

1. Sam died

2. Tyler and I hung out and had that "momentous" conversation

3. Sam's Memorial, amazing and beautiful

4. Tyler and Matt meeting

5. Daniela visiting for a week

6. Tyler and Daniela discovering their friendship

7. Christmas with the family and Matt

8. Matt giving me the gift of travel (to New York!), and boadway for christmas.

9. issues at work... Lara always has to stir things up a little

10. more issues at work.... just let it rest!!

11. Liz and Christi visiting

12. Amazing girls night

13. fabulous meals galore!!! Tuna steaks, persimmon cake, dim sum, blueberry pancakes, lamb, ham, and all sorts of tasty treats.

14. did I mention Matt is sending me to New York?

15. Snow, rain, snow, rain, snow.

16. house to myself for to weeks

17. contentment and happiness.