Twenty years later, and I'm standing at the same location in front of the Notre Dame in Paris as my mom did when she was about my age. Next month, we'll be traveling together to China. I'm really excited.

When the karma of a relationship is done, only love remains. It's safe. Let go.

- E. Gilbert

 the snow storm that had school canceled for three days

 Columbus and I in our living room

 making Valentine's Day cupcakes with Steph

lighting test for a photoshoot

 peaceful sleeps and sweet dreams

It's bittersweet how four years have passed so quickly. Now I'm on the other side of it all, looking back. Thursday was our very last day of undergraduate classes. For me, it was a full day of critiques - followed by an evening of drinks and conversations with my professor and classmates at The Grad Club. We sat on the patio, and although it was a slightly chilly night, we were warmed by the good company and beer. We talked of traveling and art, of our hopes for the future, and of biking. We talked about our families and significant others (or there lack-of), and about learning french. There was laughter, the clinking of glasses, and multiple trips to the bathroom. Through the haze of a few drinks, I was touched with a moment of nostalgia. As the sun went down, we said our good byes and I was acutely aware that the conclusion of that day marked the end of my university career.

Now, there are just exams left - except mine aren't until the end of the month. At last, I have some time to myself to do what I want to do - i.e. job search, blog, contact juggle, explore, do yoga, have photo shoots, hang out with friends. Also, as you can see - I finally got the roll of film from my NYC trip developed.

I'm off biking now.