January 13

I have no words for this.

January 11

Today DH took me cross-country skiing for the first time ever. We did a two-mile loop, used borrowed skis and had a blast! It was a great reminder of how unathletic and uncoordinated I am. I only fell down a few times, and it was such a great way to be outside in this cold weather and take advantage of the snow.

January 9

I'm not sure how it got there or for how long it had been in my car, but when we were shoveling it (the car, that is) out from under a snow pile left by the plow, DH noticed that this Pepsi had exploded in the back seat. Glad he caught it before it melted, because it was super easy to clean up.

January 7

Got myself a new hat. It's keeping me really warm in these frigid Iowa temps.

January 6

Hubby had an interview today for a program he applied to here at the university. I know he did a great job, and they'd be crazy not to take him! It's really competitive, and they're only taking 21 students this year.

January 5

My hubby finally decided to get rid of his 8-year-old computer, and he ended up with this new iMac. Here is is unveiling it and, of course, checking facebook to make sure it's connected to our network. It is awesome.

January 4

Funny vandalism I saw in an elevator. Happy birthday to my little brother!

January 3

I don't know what my deal with license plates is lately, but this funny one was parked right outside of my house today.

January 2

Some frost on my window.

January 1

Is this heaven?? No, it's Iowa.

Happy new year, everyone!! Just in case anyone was paying attention, I made it a whole year. I must say that I have enjoyed this project, have enjoying exploring and getting to know the blogging community and am planning to keep trying to post a photo a day, hence a new title. Thanks for everyone's comments over the year and making my first year of blogging so successful.

Here are my new year's resolutions:

• Keep taking photos for the blog and being aware of life around me
• Do more lunges
• Do more reading for pleasure
• Drink more water
• Stop worring so much about studying and try to enjoy learning
• Cook new foods and get out of my dinner rut

Stay safe, warm and happy! Cheers!