2007 flew by. Once we started working, our free time dwindled. I longed for those days in isolated anchorages when I didn't know what to do with my time, and I marveled that the free time I had as a graduate student (even less than the current amount) ever seemed adequate. It took a little while to get used to a full time job, a rigid schedule, commuting during rush hour, being hungry and grouchy when I arrive home at the end of the day, not seeing Jim all day, etc. However rough the transition, over time we have both adjusted to this new life "on the hard." The fact that I am working on the blog again is a sign that I am finally getting a handle on things, that the many things required for life on land are falling into place. The blog is finally at the top of the list.

The second half of 2007 had its highlights; here are some of them:

We visited with Jeff, Matt and Casey of S/V Sohcahtoa when they passed through San Diego on their way home after completing their circumnavigation. We moved into a new apartment about 5-10 minutes from work at the end of August.

We adopted Rocky Balbunny (our rabbit). We took a trip to the east coast in September to attend two weddings and to visit Jim's family.

We found out I was pregnant.

We spent Thanksgiving with my parents in San Felipe, BC, Mexico, and a weekend around Christmas in Julian at the Observer's Inn.