In the past year, I have taken a liking to #tbt. Let's explode that hashtag: throwback thursdays is a phrase older than instagram, but has been popularized by what the Amaro filter can do with that old picture of you with braces, headgear, retainer, __(insert awkward orthodontics here)__ that you love to hate. Is it because I live for nostalgia? Yes. Is it because I can never see too many of my friends with bowl cuts? Most definitely. And so, on this last #tbt of January, I think it's a good time to have a throwback to the prior year, and offer a look into what kept me away from posting on L&A.

01.

Became a Kentucky Fan.

02.

Embedded in Los Angeles

03.

Returned to San Francisco. Received by Nettie's with open Cornbread arms

04.

Visited the American Museum of Natural History for the first time. Experienced delicious, retro typography and dioramas.

05.06.07

helped launch this site and made wedding invitations by candlelight

08.

found this apartment

09.

wore my first kandura in Abu Dhabi

10.

Halloweened in Hong Kong

11.

Explored Penang and Bangkok.

12.

cooked brunch for my family on Christmas.

Twenty twelve was amazing. So many sights seen, so much done, so many laughs shared with friends and family. But of all the sights seen, the TCDC (Thailand Creative & Design Center) was the most incredible. Wall to wall design books, magazines, textures, and materials. I would travel the world and back just to spend the afternoon here:

Onwards and upwards with 2013!