Septembers Remembered

With only two weeks of October left and November right around the corner, I wanted to make note of September, which flew by so fast it feels like it almost didn't happen. There are lots of photos to share from this past summer and even these last few weeks, but now is not the time to upload them. In the meantime, I thought I might share some pictures from many Septembers past...

9/2007: At this point in our relationship, Hannah and I were often at odds with each other. We enjoyed making fun of each other in public, though in private, she was actually very kind to me. She sent me some photos upon my request, but proceeded to place the yellow visage you see below over her face in each and every one - she was shy.

9/2008: One year later, Hannah and I had revealed our feelings for each other and knew we were going to be much more than "just friends." But she had decided to go to Africa for a year and I was starting my first year of medical school. It was a bittersweet goodbye as she stopped by New York for one day before leaving the continent.

9/2009: After what seemed like an eternity apart, Hannah finally made it to New York to begin her graduate studies at Columbia University. The first few weeks of our official relationship were quite surreal and only slightly awkward. At this point, we had no idea what the next twelve months would have in store for us, but we were excited.

9/2010: This past year has been a tremendous period of discovery, growth, and endurance. We have learned much and are now beginning to think about the life that will follow once we finish our respective studies. What the future will hold is still unclear. But we are ready to face whatever may come - and we are still very much excited.

Or at least, I am.

:)