I've had a rough couple of months but I've managed to stay sane through it all. I've had lots of support from family, friends, co-workers, classmates, professors, and professors. Although things have been tough, here is what I've been up to the last couple of months. All photos were taken with Instagram.

Three Kings Day Celebration at Disneyland


A close friend of mine got me an Arrogant Bastard Ale t-shirt for Christmas.


I got a bottle of Maynad James Kenan's Chupacabra wine for Christmas.


I took this picture of Coco right before Christmas.


I renewed my Disneyland Passport, so I've been spending lots of time at Disneyland with friends.


Here is a shot of the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign from Silver Lake, a hipster neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA. I shop for wine at Silver Lake Wine.


I've been spending lots of time at The Grove and eating at Farmer's Market.


I stocked up on some bottles of wine.


I've been working on my dissertation, so I've been hanging out at the old stomping grounds, The Claremont Colleges.


I recently moved and the week I moved this little guy showed up. I named him Aleister.

I spent the weekend on a friend's boat at Catalina Island with some of the best people I know. By the way, Catalina Island just 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles, CA but it felt like I was on the other side of the world.


Starboard Quarter view of the Catalina Harbor from our boat.


Port view of the Catalina Casino from our boat.


Starboard Quarter view of the Catalina Harbor from our boat.


Entrance to the Avalon Theater where we watched The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (Part 1).


Catalina Casino / Ballroom / Theater

I spent the afternoon at South Coast Toyota where I purchased a 2011 Toyota Yaris. Thanks to my cousin for the amazing hookup! I got a great deal! To say the experience was hassle-free would be an understatement!

I've been reading this book the last couple days.

I'm having Italian Wedding Soup for dinner.

Lat night I caught a late showing of Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life here in Hollywood, CA. It was like being inside someone's prayer. It was a symphony, a poem, and a painting. Both believers and non-believers alike will relate to the film and realize that they are not so different after all. It's quite possibly one of the most beautifully shot films I have ever seen. Every scene is an absolute work of art. However, like Terrence Malick's other films, it is not for everyone. If you're curious, check it out.

Did anyone grab the latest limited edition Johnny Cupcakes x Hello Kitty release? I stood in line for approximately an hour to get in the Melrose Ave store here in Los Angeles, CA. I grabbed a couple t-shirts and coffee mugs for me and some friends. There were a lot of devoted Johnny Cupcakes and Hello Kitty fans. Most of the stuff has sold out, but there is still some cool stuff left for guys and gals.

I picked up some cans of 'Before Grain' for the kitties.

The Go-Go's are an all-female American band formed in Los Angeles, CA in 1978. They made Billboard album chart history as the first all-female band that both wrote their own songs and played their own instruments. To celebrate this historic band, I bought pre-sale tickets yesterday. Since I don't have a Go-Go's t-shirt, I'll be wearing this badge to the show at The Greek Theatre on August 17, 2011.

I was at the Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings game yesterday afternoon. I sat three rows from the glass behind the Dallas Stars bench. Here's Bailey, the Kings mascot, giving the Dallas Stars a hard time at the start of the game.