To Some More Thinking

2013 was a year of solitude and introspection. Financial independence, solo travel, relationships, mind-altering adventures -- all experiences that have taught me to embrace myself and go with what you believe. I said something similar in 2012, but it's true: I'm more confident. I have flaws, and I'm okay with that--because I recognize them and hope to improve on them for 2014.

Here you go as always, Rachel, a (small) portion of what the good moments in 2013 looked like:

Cal Basketball Game with Spencer



Istanbul, Turkey with my buddy Abe



Pipe man from DaZhai, China



Ha Long Bay, Vietnam



Eye-Ball at the Drake Hotel in SF



Caving in Vang Vieng, Laos



Bangkok, Thailand



Nest Beer Factory in Japan



All you can drink izakaya at Kyoto, Japan



JiuFen, Taiwan



Camp 4, Yosmite.



MoMo and Dad at the Santa Cruz Beach



SF Color Run



My favorite family in Cambodia



The famous Egyptian Spice Market



Being an Admin gives special powers



Halloween



The Dish.


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