Loud speakers sound like disco lights

     I've tried several times to sum up 2011 without sounding cliche but I've concluded that I don't think it's possible. It was quite the year. It started off with MB having a broken stanky leg cancer scare and not being able to ski Tahoe or go to San Fran. It's looking like it's ending with Mike's new leg holding up quite nicely, but the snow here in Tahoe is an epic fail. We will make it to the Bay Area, but MB has yet to enjoy the slopes of Tahoe.

   In between you ask? Well there were countless job rejections, followed by a win in Malaysia. There were challenges, laughs, tears, adventure, loss, scars, raised glasses, a broken nose, and lifelong friendships made. I truly miss those who I grew close with over those dog days of summer. I'm thankful for the friendships that have grown back in Denver.

     I have never worked harder than I did in 2011. 2012 holds rewards; in whatever form it decides to present itself. I will finally graduate with my final degree (oh please no more school). I will be able to return to those who I miss dearly a world away, and I will be able to embark on the next adventure with those who I've grown closer to at home.

     Tomorrow I'll be ringing in the 2012 with a great group of people I haven't spent time with since I drifted far from Southern California. In an odd sort of way, this oval has come full circle.

     No one knows what the future holds and that is fact.

     So with nothing else to say, I raise my glass and clink it to you world...never cease to amaze and never fear the discovery.

-M

     I've tried several times to sum up 2011 without sounding cliche but I've concluded that I don't think it's possible. It was quite the year. It started off with MB having a broken stanky leg cancer scare and not being able to ski Tahoe or go to San Fran. It's looking like it's ending with Mike's new leg holding up quite nicely, but the snow here in Tahoe is an epic fail. We will make it to the Bay Area, but MB has yet to enjoy the slopes of Tahoe.

   In between you ask? Well there were countless job rejections, followed by a win in Malaysia. There were challenges, laughs, tears, adventure, loss, scars, raised glasses, a broken nose, and lifelong friendships made. I truly miss those who I grew close with over those dog days of summer. I'm thankful for the friendships that have grown back in Denver.

     I have never worked harder than I did in 2011. 2012 holds rewards; in whatever form it decides to present itself. I will finally graduate with my final degree (oh please no more school). I will be able to return to those who I miss dearly a world away, and I will be able to embark on the next adventure with those who I've grown closer to at home.

     Tomorrow I'll be ringing in the 2012 with a great group of people I haven't spent time with since I drifted far from Southern California. In an odd sort of way, this oval has come full circle.

     No one knows what the future holds and that is fact.

     So with nothing else to say, I raise my glass and clink it to you world...never cease to amaze and never fear the discovery.

-M

     I've tried several times to sum up 2011 without sounding cliche but I've concluded that I don't think it's possible. It was quite the year. It started off with MB having a broken stanky leg cancer scare and not being able to ski Tahoe or go to San Fran. It's looking like it's ending with Mike's new leg holding up quite nicely, but the snow here in Tahoe is an epic fail. We will make it to the Bay Area, but MB has yet to enjoy the slopes of Tahoe.

   In between you ask? Well there were countless job rejections, followed by a win in Malaysia. There were challenges, laughs, tears, adventure, loss, scars, raised glasses, a broken nose, and lifelong friendships made. I truly miss those who I grew close with over those dog days of summer. I'm thankful for the friendships that have grown back in Denver.

     I have never worked harder than I did in 2011. 2012 holds rewards; in whatever form it decides to present itself. I will finally graduate with my final degree (oh please no more school). I will be able to return to those who I miss dearly a world away, and I will be able to embark on the next adventure with those who I've grown closer to at home.

     Tomorrow I'll be ringing in the 2012 with a great group of people I haven't spent time with since I drifted far from Southern California. In an odd sort of way, this oval has come full circle.

     No one knows what the future holds and that is fact.

     So with nothing else to say, I raise my glass and clink it to you world...never cease to amaze and never fear the discovery.

-M

     I've tried several times to sum up 2011 without sounding cliche but I've concluded that I don't think it's possible. It was quite the year. It started off with MB having a broken stanky leg cancer scare and not being able to ski Tahoe or go to San Fran. It's looking like it's ending with Mike's new leg holding up quite nicely, but the snow here in Tahoe is an epic fail. We will make it to the Bay Area, but MB has yet to enjoy the slopes of Tahoe.

   In between you ask? Well there were countless job rejections, followed by a win in Malaysia. There were challenges, laughs, tears, adventure, loss, scars, raised glasses, a broken nose, and lifelong friendships made. I truly miss those who I grew close with over those dog days of summer. I'm thankful for the friendships that have grown back in Denver.

     I have never worked harder than I did in 2011. 2012 holds rewards; in whatever form it decides to present itself. I will finally graduate with my final degree (oh please no more school). I will be able to return to those who I miss dearly a world away, and I will be able to embark on the next adventure with those who I've grown closer to at home.

     Tomorrow I'll be ringing in the 2012 with a great group of people I haven't spent time with since I drifted far from Southern California. In an odd sort of way, this oval has come full circle.

     No one knows what the future holds and that is fact.

     So with nothing else to say, I raise my glass and clink it to you world...never cease to amaze and never fear the discovery.

-M

Coming to a Computer Screen Near You from Salt Lake City, UT

     If you want to see America, drive it (I’ll accept train, although I don’t know if I’d recommend that). Welcome to Meg on the Road…

     If you want to see America, drive it (I’ll accept train, although I don’t know if I’d recommend that). Welcome to Meg on the Road…

     If you want to see America, drive it (I’ll accept train, although I don’t know if I’d recommend that). Welcome to Meg on the Road…

     If you want to see America, drive it (I’ll accept train, although I don’t know if I’d recommend that). Welcome to Meg on the Road…

Because Looking at Contracts Being Projected on the Walls Bore Me...Terribly

Why hello!

     It's been a while I know. I'm sure many of you have missed the random musings of the life of a 20-and-change American gal...(hint: sarcasm). Needless to say I've been involved in that slow drowning process called graduate school. Things have happened, good, bad, and ugly. This semester is the most difficult studio in the sequence of 7 studios. I won't bore you with the details, but it's a doozy and I'm not too sure if I am glad it's coming to an end or not. It will be another race down to the wire, requiring an all-too-un-grand photo finish.

     This post is for those who are/have suffered through it with me....it's been done before, but here is my list of:

 "You Know You are a Third Year M.Arch Student When..."

Why hello!

     It's been a while I know. I'm sure many of you have missed the random musings of the life of a 20-and-change American gal...(hint: sarcasm). Needless to say I've been involved in that slow drowning process called graduate school. Things have happened, good, bad, and ugly. This semester is the most difficult studio in the sequence of 7 studios. I won't bore you with the details, but it's a doozy and I'm not too sure if I am glad it's coming to an end or not. It will be another race down to the wire, requiring an all-too-un-grand photo finish.

     This post is for those who are/have suffered through it with me....it's been done before, but here is my list of:

 "You Know You are a Third Year M.Arch Student When..."

Why hello!

     It's been a while I know. I'm sure many of you have missed the random musings of the life of a 20-and-change American gal...(hint: sarcasm). Needless to say I've been involved in that slow drowning process called graduate school. Things have happened, good, bad, and ugly. This semester is the most difficult studio in the sequence of 7 studios. I won't bore you with the details, but it's a doozy and I'm not too sure if I am glad it's coming to an end or not. It will be another race down to the wire, requiring an all-too-un-grand photo finish.

     This post is for those who are/have suffered through it with me....it's been done before, but here is my list of:

 "You Know You are a Third Year M.Arch Student When..."

Why hello!

     It's been a while I know. I'm sure many of you have missed the random musings of the life of a 20-and-change American gal...(hint: sarcasm). Needless to say I've been involved in that slow drowning process called graduate school. Things have happened, good, bad, and ugly. This semester is the most difficult studio in the sequence of 7 studios. I won't bore you with the details, but it's a doozy and I'm not too sure if I am glad it's coming to an end or not. It will be another race down to the wire, requiring an all-too-un-grand photo finish.

     This post is for those who are/have suffered through it with me....it's been done before, but here is my list of:

 "You Know You are a Third Year M.Arch Student When..."