Happy New Year!

Wishing all of my readers and friends a very Happy 2012! I hope you're all still enjoying the Christmas season (on this 9th day of Christmas).
Winter is definitely here. We got our first dusting of snow a couple of days ago (woo!) and last night the low was 6 degrees! Pile up the fire, bake, drink tea, and cozy up with a good book. (I'm curious- what have you been up to now that the cold weather has hit?  What do you do to stay non-bored and avoid the cabin fever?)

Yesterday found me baking a bit more - Challah for this morning's French toast, and delightful lemon zest buttermilk scones with marmalade for tea. I think I'm going to make a few more gingersnap men and women - they were really good and I couldn't resist making another batch of dough. And then it's on to packing, for almost before I know it I'll be back in the city this weekend, ready to dance next week!

More to come, including photos!

Thankful...

...for so many things, especially:

Being a student of GKA
Being a part of the wonderful program this school offers!
Having the privilege of being taught by teachers and instructors who give so much of themselves to us students in daily classes
The amazing pianists of GKA who also give so much of their time and energy to provide us with inspiring music
My fellow classmates, for the inspiration they provide - their energy, focus, grace, beauty, support, and hard work
My family and friends for their support to me
My so far successful selling of 22 tickets for our December show - which has put me on the leaderboard for the most tickets sold! 
And... the beautiful day spent today with friends and family, a delicious Thanksgiving meal, and quality time relaxing and spending time with my family here at home! 

There is so much to be thankful for!  Please share your thoughts and comments below.  
Happy Thanksgiving, 
Bunhead