I celebrated Christmas today, which was --as always-- eventful and wonderful for the hours between eye-opening and dinnertime. However, the period of lolling about after family leaves and all presents have been opened is odd and empty, as always.

The Awkward Hours of 2012 were spent picking through and lingering in my memory box. A grouping of cards from my time abroad that encouraged my use of a blog to record my day-to-day activities brings me here now, 9:56PM DEC 25 2012.

Now that I am a resident of Colorado (which still gives me shivers down my spine), I often forget that two people in my life, and arguably more, still give a damn about the trivial and embarrassing events that happen in my life. That's you, Mom and Gram. I trust that you will let stories trickle down to the appropriate, desiring audiences.

Secondly, an excellent, new teacher of mine reminded me that writing does not improve if you never do it. Therefore, you might see some early writing about new research in psychology. HOW FUN!

There you have it. I understand if this constitutes reason enough to unfollow me. If not, enjoy.