This year, I started interning (paid) at JPL over the summer, and they allowed me to stay on while I finish my degree. The extra money gives me enough to actually look into buying my first house. I also have three schools entertaining the idea of a job offer, which I should find out about this (2017) year, which then I'd either be staying at UCLA, going to Hawaii or going to Colorado, which is exciting. I also may find out in 2017 if I have a job offer from overseas, which would be cool. My girlfriend also got a new job, and got promoted twice over the past 6 months this last year, so between us the money is great, and we both love what we're doing, and where we're at. I also discovered the devils lettuce in November, and that's been pretty great too.