We’re back! Happy New Year to everyone! Hope you all enjoyed your time with friends and family. We had a good time down in LA with the nice warm weather but couldn’t help but to miss Walnut Creek. Who wouldn’t? Everything is so incredibly convenient here and you can noticeably tell the difference in the fresh, clean air.

I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions, but feel it’s so much more rewarding setting small/daily and or weekly goals that allow me to accomplish several over the year. Last year was quite busy as Mas and I moved to East Bay and started our career adventures in the city. Last year was also the beginning of issho-ni, quite exciting!

New Year’s eve was spent at Jon’s house with Yumi and Joey and a sweet Google Hangout with Chris and Taka in Japan. Yes! We counted down across the world and had so much fun getting to hang out with everyone (no pun intended).

New Year’s day, Mas and I went to Coast Beach Cafe and Bar in Santa Monica (cafe within Shutter Hotel). It was right on the beach and did I mention that the weather was beautiful?! It was a great way to spend New Year’s.

How was your New Year’s? Do you have any new daily/weekly goals?