The New Year!

We're so excited about 2012. Last year was wonderful, and this year we get to take another huge step: marriage! 

Wishing hope and happiness and health to everyone. xo.

Merry Christmas!

Just a Quiet Weekend

Just a quiet weekend with work on Saturday and a Sunday alone for networking, downward-dogging, visiting Target, and Herbie.

Recently I've encounted three (3!) different people who have gone entirely out of their way to be helpful. It's so refreshing. None of this my-time-is-too-sacred-to-be-wasted-on-you stuff. And I guess it's true that the first thing that struck me about Cleve was the general friendliness. And they're getting even nicer as the snow melts.

So these lovely people are helping me network in a new city - they are well-connected - and even asking me to apply for jobs. Yay for friends. Yay for connections.

John and I can't stop daydreaming about all the good things to come! 2010 brought a lot of good, but I think 2011 is going to give it a run for its money.

Cheers!

         Lauren

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Good Things!

The first week back in Cleve has been busy. I am attempting to figure out the next best career move, along with what location would best suit our little family. It seems that things are shifting into place, though, so we are very excited. We have a great feeling about what's to come. And I've been making exciting new friends and connections in Cleveland, which really makes it a pleasure to be here.

Sunday (off from work!) was a day with John: Spinach Frittata for brunch, a trip to Banyan Tree in Tremont (which led to the discovery of an excellent cupcake shop, A Cookie and A Cupcake, youneedtogorightnow), and hot yoga in Beachwood. Somehow I also managed to catch up with Mags and Ellen and get some writing done! I'll keep buying whatever coffee we're currently drinking.

A New Year!

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Happy New Year, my friends! 2010 brought so many good things. Although I may have fewer academic or musical accomplishments to list than in years past, the things that have presented themselves are what makes life worth living in the first place. An unexpected move and a beautiful relationship brought change on many levels, but it was change that was welcomed, bringing growth, joy, and in many ways, clarity.

The country's economic and unemployment issues have brought more frustration than I had expected to find after graduate school, but I'm hopeful for the coming year and know it will bring even more stability, and even fewer bills. (joke)

I've gotten to watch my little brother's mind transform itself with the help of neurofeedback therapy, and I couldn't be more thrilled for him and his improved participation in the world. His brain is working better for him than ever, and he is absolutely beaming. And one thing has always been true: when Josh is beaming, I am beaming.

My parents' dedication to his development reminds me how lucky I am, as has their support of my new life. And speaking of parents, the addition of John's mom to my life has been wonderful and refreshing. Her loving support is going to take us far.

I feel like a pretty lucky girl these days.

I wish countless blessings and happiness for all of you this year. May 2011 bring health and laughter and good friends and good books and good music and everything lovely.

Here's to life. 
Cheers!

Lauren