starting up again

it's been awhile. the end of our trip was very hectic. we ended up in new york without internet (but with nick and kayt, who are better anyway) for two weeks, and the following month in the bay area was a lost cause as far as accomplishing anything. then andy had to prepare for stanford and i had to prepare for san diego while my parents prepared the house to move. but i've finally settled into my new apartment in hillcrest, and my neighbor's open wireless network has a strong connection, so i promise to stop abandoning this blog and to post the rest of the photos from europe and new york soon. promise.