The year, in photos and videos:
The year, in blogging:
A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 3,800 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 3 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the complete report.
In 2011, I:
-Visited 2 countries, 3 states, and 4 California cities
-Completed my 2nd year of teaching, began my 3rd year, obtained 2 other roles at my school site, and 2 policy-related jobs within the district
-Bought a new car
-Became single
-Lost 10 pounds
-Lived in a humongous house that was used for filming (a music video, an independent film, and a TV series episode)
-Moved back to Long Beach mid-year
-Saw my mother through two successful surgeries
-Turned 25
-Got good at snowboarding
-Gained 5 pounds
-Dated casually
Favorite Articles of the Year
The articles that explained (a tiny piece of) my world to me in 2011:
“Where Have the Good Men Gone?” by Kay S. Hymowitz via Wall Street Journal
“11 Things to Know at 25(ish)” by Shauna Niequist via Relevant Magazine.
“Extraordinary is not enough: Yes, we need to get rid of bad teachers. But we can’t demand that teachers be excellent in conditions that preclude excellence.” by Ellie Herman via Los Angeles Times
Favorite songs this year:
These were’t necessarily released this year. They’re just what I listened to over and over again!
“Alsatian Darn” by Pandabear
“Black & Blue” by Miike Snow
“Drop the World” by Lil Wayne
“Instrumental” by Lupe Fiasco
“Kick, Push“/”Kick, Push 2” by Lupe Fiasco
“Ms. Hill” by Talib Kweli
“M79” by Vampire Weekend
“Ottoman” by Vampire Weekend
“Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi
“Soundtrack 2 My Life” by Kid Cudi
“Superbass” by Nicki Minaj (inspiration for halloween costume)
“We R Who We R” by Ke$ha
“Will Do” by TV on the Radio
In 2012, I plan to:
-Complete year 3 of teaching and begin year 4
-Apply to something, be it a fellowship, a job, grad school, the circus, etc.
-Pay off two of my student loans
-Not buy unnecessary clothing
-Buy an ipad/ereader
-Go to Spain
-Get better at snowboarding
-Exercise more
-Keep my budget
-Turn 26
-Be happy.
