So it has been a very busy year! I recently finished my time at Microsoft Research in Redmond, went on trips to Disneyland, Paris and Scotland / Ireland, helped with and attended my sister’s wedding, got engaged (!), passed my candidacy exam, and did a ton of research and paper writing! I’m now back in Edmonton and eager to finish up my thesis!
Sadly, due to the new Logo, this beauty is no longer 🙁
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While in the US I discovered electronic paper cutters such as the Silhouette Cameo. Needless to say, I now have a new hobby.
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Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
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Chihuly Glass Art, Washington
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We’re Engaged (happened in Disneyland Paris)!!
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Inside the Natural History Museum in Dublin, Ireland.