- Went to an NHL game (Red Wings vs Kings)
- Woke up early to watch a presidential inauguration (okay, this was the first inauguration I watched)
- Got a speeding ticket
- Joined a gym
- Cooked a pot of beans
- Saw Fabulosos Cadillacs live
- Took a daytrip to a winery with my mom and sister
- Won at the Black Jack tables in Las Vegas
- Got my first pair of Nikes (Cortez!)
- Played Brain Age on Nintendo DS
- Watched (most of) The Wire (’nuff said)
- Had catfish made by Alan’s mom
- Took a yoga class
- Learned why a 4-6-3 double play is called that
- Ran a 5K (and lots, lots more)
- Got a porcelain crown
- Went to the Hollywood Bowl for a classical music concert (twice!)
- Celebrated my birthday at Disneyland
- Went kayaking in Lake Casitas
- Went to a Yankee game at Yankee Stadium
- Spent an afternoon alone in Central Park (see photo)
- Ate sweet potato fries
- Saw the Dodgers hit a walk-off hit in the playoffs
- Had a glazed donut at Bob’s Donuts in San Francisco
- Was published in the NY Times blog
- Went to a NBA game (Pacers vs Clippers)
- Became friends with Jordan
- Made albóndiga soup (my mom approved!)
- Went to the opera (The Barber of Seville)
- Fit in to Lori’s pants
- Lost [redacted] pounds
what a fine 2009!
i didn’t know about your vegas success. that in concert with the new york times and the fact that you are a PHD student on top of all of this = you are a baller.
I’m glad I was a part of your 2009
I was there for 11 of those. Win!
#28 and #30 made me laugh! I had to have my mom approve of my albondigas too! And I want to fit into Lori’s pants!! I love your blog Cindy!!!!