Happy New Year, everybody!
I realize I am rather late with my blog post seeing that 2.5 months have passed since I last updated it... Hmm... Well, things have been crazy at the end of the semester with another visit to the dentist in Mexico, finals, and a break that was WAY too short! We only had three weeks and the first week did not quite count because I was still running around at school taking care of stuff. I did not even get into Christmas mood and had to force myself into it by wearing my Santa hat and buying my 
Christmas tree that by that time was already on sale... It only helped a little bit.
Christmas tree that by that time was already on sale... It only helped a little bit.
The real relaxation began with my trip to Salt Lake City, although my friend Allison really kept me busy there! I slept in a couple of times, but we basically went out every night. She introduced me to a bunch of her friends, all of whom are great! We also did a lot with her family, which was also much fun! They are all wonderful people who welcomed me warmly into their midst! So that week consisted of family movie nights, eating out with friends, going window shopping at the mall, snowboarding at Solitude, partying with Mormons, and basically falling in love with Salt Lake! It is such a wonderful city and totally different from what I expected! If destiny sweeps me that directions, I seriously will not mind anymore! What else can one ask for? There are wonderfully open-minded people, health food stores, the mountains with snow, and newly made friends! I was really sad to leave...
The rest of the break I spent trying to read ahead for the semester but was mostly side-tracked by my turbulent love life... Therefore, no news on that front.
January 8th, school started again. I feel already overwhelmed and behind in my work, mostly because I am normally ahead of things. Not anymore...
Now this month is almost over and I am preparing my trip to the conference in New Mexico in February. I will be presenting a paper on the gender panel and I will keep you updated on how it went.
Well, the only thing that keeps me sane right now is the memory of SLC. I cherish it and think of it whenever I need a boost. Thank you, Allison, for everything!
PS. Salsa dancing is picking up again, so that is good, too! 
