The year 2008 in review

In the fashion of Bridget Jones Diary...

Pounds lost: 5
I wasn't trying to lose weight. It just happened. I mostly put this as a homage to Bridget

Degrees finished: 1

Job offers: 4

New Jobs: 1

Half-marathons completed: 1


Countries visited: 5

Portugal

Gibraltar, UK

Morocco

Spain

Costa Rica

I think 2008 was a good year. Here are some things to look forward to in 2009:
Trip to Belize in February (when it is freezing cold in Ohio)
Another half marathon (I think I need a reason to exercise)
Countries under consideration: Russia, Brazil, Germany

Yes, I love technology. But not as much as you, you see.

A story from my recent trip to Medina:
We were driving home from shopping and my neighbor Alicia sent me a text asking me when I was coming home. My mom asked who it was from and what it said, so I told her. Since I was driving, I couldn't text back (well, not with my mom in the car).
Mom: I'll text Alicia back on my phone. I may be slow, but I can do it.
Kate: Ok, well, I guess that is fine.
Mom: Alright, so I'm opening up my compose message screen. And then I type in 'Alicia.'
Kate: So you have Alicia's number?
Mom: No. Do I need it?
Kate: Yea, mom, you do. Do you think your phone knows who 'Alicia' is?