2023 was quite the year for us, with the usual ups and downs but some more travel and a few firsts.
I live next to a massive park and decided to get myself a bike this year around March I think - https://i.imgur.com/UCWJDZE.jpg
Went to Seattle for the first time in April to visit friends who have been asking us to visit for a while. Was there for 3-4 days, so we did some touristy stuff and mostly hung out and grabbed either good coffee or fun food. Didn't know it's home of the first Starbucks in the US. With lines being too long, we didn't go inside - https://i.imgur.com/L5DcUtr.jpg
Hit up Disneyworld for the first time, sometime in early June, and spent 3 more days in Florida. We did Magic Kingdom, Star Wars land (whatever it's called) and Epcot. I don't understand why folks would want to retire in Orlando where it's hot, extremely humid and you need a car to get anywhere. Not my kind of retirement haha - https://i.imgur.com/NJ6MPgO.jpg
Went to San Francisco sometime in August - my wife was speaking at a conference and I decided to show up just for the weekend. Hit up In n Out to see what the big deal is (I get it - those burgers are pretty light and good in that way but their regular fries are pretty basic! Next time I'll try animal style fries), Venice beach cos of Arnold -
In September 2022 I bought my first car - Honda CRV - and it got broken into once (air bag theft), few months later they stole the car sensor near the logo in the front of the car (all the safety features, etc sync up to that sensor) and in Oct 2023 my car got stolen only to be found 3 weeks later near a middle school in a different part of the city. By then, insurance had processed this as a total loss which was surprising because they typically take a month or so for their investigation. It meant that although the car was found, it was theirs and not ours. Pretty frustrating overall because we lost about $15K overall (we bought the car at the height of a bad car market and the dealership fee alone was $10K, not inclusive of closing costs + taxes + etc). I learned a lot from this being my first car purchase ever and how insurance works in the US. This's a final picture of Robin before she was picked up a few days later by insurance's tow truck - https://i.imgur.com/ppuIizN.jpg
December trip to India, after 5 years to see my newborn niece. I became an uncle for the first time - https://i.imgur.com/E4OG9Lr.jpg
I live next to a massive park and decided to get myself a bike this year around March I think - https://i.imgur.com/UCWJDZE.jpg
Went to Seattle for the first time in April to visit friends who have been asking us to visit for a while. Was there for 3-4 days, so we did some touristy stuff and mostly hung out and grabbed either good coffee or fun food. Didn't know it's home of the first Starbucks in the US. With lines being too long, we didn't go inside - https://i.imgur.com/L5DcUtr.jpg
Hit up Disneyworld for the first time, sometime in early June, and spent 3 more days in Florida. We did Magic Kingdom, Star Wars land (whatever it's called) and Epcot. I don't understand why folks would want to retire in Orlando where it's hot, extremely humid and you need a car to get anywhere. Not my kind of retirement haha - https://i.imgur.com/NJ6MPgO.jpg
Went to San Francisco sometime in August - my wife was speaking at a conference and I decided to show up just for the weekend. Hit up In n Out to see what the big deal is (I get it - those burgers are pretty light and good in that way but their regular fries are pretty basic! Next time I'll try animal style fries), Venice beach cos of Arnold -
In September 2022 I bought my first car - Honda CRV - and it got broken into once (air bag theft), few months later they stole the car sensor near the logo in the front of the car (all the safety features, etc sync up to that sensor) and in Oct 2023 my car got stolen only to be found 3 weeks later near a middle school in a different part of the city. By then, insurance had processed this as a total loss which was surprising because they typically take a month or so for their investigation. It meant that although the car was found, it was theirs and not ours. Pretty frustrating overall because we lost about $15K overall (we bought the car at the height of a bad car market and the dealership fee alone was $10K, not inclusive of closing costs + taxes + etc). I learned a lot from this being my first car purchase ever and how insurance works in the US. This's a final picture of Robin before she was picked up a few days later by insurance's tow truck - https://i.imgur.com/ppuIizN.jpg
December trip to India, after 5 years to see my newborn niece. I became an uncle for the first time - https://i.imgur.com/E4OG9Lr.jpg
guuuuuuuuts
Excited for the next chapter!
Five bucks says you'll be reading the Berserk episode on Chitch as a bedtime story, right alongside Goldilocks and such.
Damn man, talk about having no luck. Hope that wasn't too discouraging...
Congrats! You should have included some pictures from India. :)
Gobolatula
praise be to grail!
Hello Skull Knights! Grail and I have some pictures we've been beyond excited to share:
We now officially have a baby boy (and also a cat)!
Our son Ash was born March 4 and he's been an absolute joy so far. We're both super happy (and super exhausted). This kid rules.
We're grateful to have the love and support of family and friends as we begin our new lives as proud parents.
We now officially have a baby boy (and also a cat)!
Our son Ash was born March 4 and he's been an absolute joy so far. We're both super happy (and super exhausted). This kid rules.
We're grateful to have the love and support of family and friends as we begin our new lives as proud parents.
Beautiful news, beautiful baby! You guys will be a great family. I wish nothing but the best for you guys.Hello Skull Knights! Grail and I have some pictures we've been beyond excited to share:
We now officially have a baby boy (and also a cat)!
Our son Ash was born March 4 and he's been an absolute joy so far. We're both super happy (and super exhausted). This kid rules.
We're grateful to have the love and support of family and friends as we begin our new lives as proud parents.
Gobolatula
praise be to grail!
The cat's name is Allison. We call her "Ally" for short.
Griffith
With the streak of a tear, Like morning dew
Congratulations on the baby boy! Welcome to the world, Ash! Love me some tired-ass, over-it mom and dad pics too.
Condolences though on the recent feline infestation. You really shouldn't name them; it just makes it harder on the kid when you have to call out the exterminator.
Condolences though on the recent feline infestation. You really shouldn't name them; it just makes it harder on the kid when you have to call out the exterminator.
Condolences though on the recent feline infestation. You really shouldn't name them; it just makes it harder on the kid when you have to call out the exterminator.
F-feline infestation?! After all your days with your childhood cat Arlo, you don't...you don't feel anything?
Change your name to Femto, my man.