1/366 Overrated or Not

I've been guilty of calling New Years an overrated holiday -- but overrated or not, I am always compelled to set some goals for myself.

This years goals:
*I will take on another 365 (which is really a 366 because of Leap Year) and push myself to learn some new things related to photography.
*I want to run 1,000 miles again.
*I want to read 50 books.
*I want to wear more orange.

Hope everyone has a fantastic 2012!

Do the Japanese call these Japanese Magnolias?

I don't call the other Magnolia tree an American Magnolia. And do these Japanese Magnolias really grow in Japan? They are one of my favorite trees and they always bring the promise of spring far before the reality of spring settles in.