Ah~ life is good again… at least for the time being.  The last few months of studying was brutal, depressing, sometimes fun(!), but usually more or less tiring.  After all the hours spent studying, hiding from friends, and essentially disconnecting myself from the world (the fun part at least), the exam still kicked ass and I had a sick feeling in my stomach after the exam.  I’m just repeatedly telling myself that it’s out of my hands and there is nothing I can do now… except play.

I flew to LA on the busiest travel day of the year- apparently except for SFO

From San Francisco-

to Los Angeles!

Study date with Aaron!

One positive effect of these evil exams is that you gain an appreciation for time. Time to do the little things that you enjoy (eat, relax, see friends), and time to do some things that you don’t necessarily (laundry,  chores).  Since the exam, everyday has felt like a weekend and I’ve been taking full advantage.  This week, I got to spend time with friends I haven’t see in a while and get back to my usual spinning class (only to undo all my workout with beer and fried food with Aaron & Will afterwards).  I ate a hot bowl of ramen on a wet rainy day (actually spending more than 15 minutes eating), partied away at a company holiday party, got a full 18 holes of golf with only daylight as my limitation, and even watched a movie at the theater.  Phew~

Genki Ramen.

FB Holiday Party @ CAS.

Breakfast with Will.  JK… kind of…

Will was a good sport and came to watch the Big Chill with me at the Michigan bar.  It was a small crowd, but we won, so all was okay.

Metropolitan GC @ Oakland.  Felt great to be back out in the field for the first 9 holes (even scored a birdie!).  Back 9 wasn’t so friendly, losing was sad.

Victory dinner for Chris @ Happy Shabu Shabu- not bad for the price!

Dessert before movie @ Sophie’s Crepes.