2013 was a year of growth.  I learned from loss and from gain.  I lost battles but proofed strong enough to win a war.  This was a year to proof strength, to climb mountains and defeat fears.

Made a grateful list throughout the year.  Became a vegetarian.  Took more pictures of my parents. Beat my boyfriend on an open sea race. Chose a Dolores del Rio as my new favorite cocktail on a NY terrace.  Found my favorite missing denim jacket. Tried eating spinach after 10 years and hated it still.  Learned and teached. Valued loyal friends. Got published on a poetry page.  Chose my own family. Learned the meaning of justice. Became a temporal mother of 5 puppies. Applauded Tony Bennet at concert. Fell down the stairs, and got up again. Laughed, hugged, danced and ate too much chocolate.

This was a year I committed to love, to finding it in unexpected places.  I learned to watch and listen life happening. And I photographed it all.

Thank you God and all the incredible kind people that have filled my heart and eyes throughout the year.  These are the pictures that make me smile as I remember it all...