It was one year ago today that, after being delayed by a stupid blizzard, I landed in Los Angeles Airport and saw this sign waiting for me.

I’ve had a fun, life-changing first year in California. Here were some of the highlights:

I went to Disneyland for the first time.

I met one of my favorite comic book authors ever, Jamie Hernandez, co-author of Love & Rockets.

I ran my first race, the Great Race of Agoura Hills 10K

I cheered on Cindy while she ran the Los Angeles Marathon.

Cindy and I got engaged! (my story/her story)

We went camping at Yosemite.

I attended Suzzy & Terry’s wedding in Napa where I got to see some friends from New York

We hung out in San Francisco.

I “ran” the Long Beach Half Marathon.

I went back to New York to spend time with friends and family.

Cindy and I took our engagement photos with Michael Fletcher.

With my own wedding and those of two of my closest friends, 2012 is going to be a hectic year. I hope I’m ready for it.