hello world,

guess who is still around?! i had an intense first semester of grad school and oh my, am i glad this is behind me. when i got my grades a few days before christmas, i could not believe my eyes – i got an a in all 3 classes! wow! everyone who had to deal with me during the semester sure knows i had to work for these grades. does it feel good to have a 4.0 gpa? oh heck yeah! i hope i can keep it up in the upcoming term.

life has been busy and as one of my classes required me to blog regularly, i somehow did not feel the urge to blog for myself. i felt like i am spending so much time staring at electronic devices that there was not much to write about anyways.

i’m doing well. the holidays are behind me now and i had plenty of time to catch up on my sleep. my love and his family have been very, very good to me. sometimes i still struggle with having left the life behind me that i did – i had a job and income that allowed me to spend money on myself and my vices, i had my friends close, i had hobbies. let’s just be clear, i do not in any way regret my decision to come here but i did think it all would be easier.

anyways, it’s a new year and i plan on spending this with fewer looks back and more looks towards the future. life is treating me well and it will only get better.

have a great year folks! be happy, be safe, enjoy the people in your life. have a great 2013!! as for me, i plan on being around here more often

franzi