Happy Holidays!

Hello Friends!  I just wanted to acknowledge that it's been too long since I've written a post.  To sum up what's been going on in my life, I've been busy.  I recently discovered that when people flatter me by recommending my name for extra positions at work, I should probably not accept all of them.  In addition to working way too much, I recently had four visitors for almost two weeks and now I'm planning to head out for my vacation.  I know that you would rather be reading about all my adventures than this tidbit of excuses, but I promise you when I return from vacation in January, I will have many more updates.  Some new topics include: Things that My Mother Learned in Japan, Natural Nikko, Tokyo Disney, Bright Lights Big City, Just How Great is the Great Barrier Reef, and New Years Sydney Style.  I hope that everyone has a fabulous holiday season!  I will be heading to Australia on Friday to distract myself from the fact that I am missing Christmas with my family.  Wish me luck!