Lindsay's Xmas Surprise

A few days before our first Xmas in San Diego, Lindsay planned a special surprise for us. We went to the Coronado Hotel and did some outdoor beach ice skating. Now this was my first ever time ice skating, and to be honest, I wasn't super syked about the idea of eating it on the wet melted ice in front of a bunch of families. However, after a special blended hot chocolate, I was ready to rock. Lindsay did a great job not making fun of my skating skills (which was probably hard). While I was constantly eying the next rail to grab, Lindsay was speeding around the rink doing twirls. Luckily for me (and to my great surprise) I didn't fall once! I even managed to make it around a few times without the need to hold onto the side.

Hotel Coronado is in the back drop here. As you can see I was really enjoying myself.

Finals are done!

So finals are finally over! I finished up my last three hour exam feeling good about what I had accomplished; now lets cross our fingers and hope for the best. After finals Lindsay and I went out with some friends to celebrate. We went to the Bitter End (how appropriate after finals) in the Gaslamp District downtown.

Lindsay had spotted this amazing X'mas tree in the upstairs portion of the bar. The whole upper level was really elegant. We had a great time celebrating. I couldn't have done it without Lindsay's love and support, she amazes me more every day we are together.

I Love You

Finals are finally here!!

Brandon's almost done with finals!!! YEAH WHO WEEEEEE!!!!!! Tomorrow he takes his last one! He feels really good about the finals he's taken already...so far so good. If any of you don't know how law school works let me enlighten you....There are no tests all semester so your grade depends solely on the final in the class. The tests are graded on a curve so it doesn't really matter how well YOU do, it matters how well you do compared to EVERYONE else. This makes for an extremely stressful, high anxiety life for law school students during finals week. Brandon has been pretty nervous before each test, but all his loooooooong hours in the library are finally paying off. It feels good for the both of us. After tomorrow I'll no longer be a law school widow! Well, until January rolls around :-)
Brandon and I have decided to stay home (in San Diego) for the holidays. I only have a few days off from work and ticket prices are ridiculous....so, we are of course a little sad to be away from our family and friends during Christmas but are really looking forward to spending some quality time together. Brandon hasn't had a chance to explore San Diego so we are really looking forward to doing some fun things during our time off together. Doing nothing sounds pretty good right now too.
I had to post pics of Brandon pre-finals....I thought I was living with a homeless man. HAHA!

Brandon decided to shave his beard before his first final, but first had to sport the stache..

Saturday morning @ 6:30 am studying before his first final. What I was doing up so early on a Saturday morning is beyond me...

Apple Cup

Brandon and I met David, a Law School buddy, at PB Bar & Grill to watch the Apple Cup game. The Husky Alumni Association rents out the back room for the Husky games. It was fun to share the big win with 60 or so other Husky fans!!

David and Brandon

Bradey's Trip to San Diego

My Bestie, Bradey, came down to Santa Monica for her cousin's wedding in November. She extended her vaca to come down to stay with me for a couple of days. We spent most of her trip wedding dress shopping which was so much fun!! Here's some pics from her visit:

Outside my place

Us and a new friend. He was with a running team and they tried to recruit us. HAHA! Me on a running team?? Are you kidding me?

Before I took Bradey to the airport we went to Hotel del Coronado for lunch. It was a beautiful, warm day!!