Christmas in Hawaii was amazing. We stayed in Princeville, right next to Hanalei Bay on the north side of Kauai. We surfed, snorkeled, boogie boarded, and relaxed. It was perfect. Hopefully, we will live in Hawaii some day.

Being there in such a laid back environment was really good for both of us. I felt more at peace than I have in a while and I think that had to do with getting out of the city and away from school.

When I was younger, I always wanted to be where the action was. Now, I am much more concerned about being somewhere where I can hear myself think. For us, I feel like Hawaii would be that way.

Being married to Janae is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I read an article online today that said you should marry someone who expands your personality and exposes you to new experiences. Janae has done a great job of that for me already and we have only been married a year. She has invested lots of time in getting me to learn how to dance (an ongoing process). One time she surprised me with peticures. My wardrobe and grooming have improved greatly. She has more common sense than anyone I know. I have to confess that the exposure has been more one-sided than it should be. I am not sure what new things I have exposed her to. I guess I read to her and tell her about the things I learn in school. But I think she shares more with me than I do with her because she is a better verbal communicator than I am. I could write until my fingers fall off, but my words come much slower. We are well-balanced in that sense because she doesn't like to write, but she could talk to anyone all day long and never run out of interesting things to talk about. That is just one of the millions of things that I love about her. Isn't she cute?