i'm happy it's a new year. haven't even thought about resolutions, but damn, i feel good. last year, though educational and rife with refreshing insights, was rough at times, and i'm ready to see the fruits of my labor.
i had a downright fantastic holiday, the pleasure of having my sister with me for four whole days, dashed off to a napa spa and left in time right before the floods, got to move into a gorgeous new flat, enjoyed my birthday due to the ever-surprisingly thoughtfulness of one of the closest people to me, who also gifted me a long-awaited i-pod shuffle (still slowly crossing the digital divide), and rang in the new year looking at a nearly 300 degree view from our balcony of the san francisco city and bay with some good friends and new acquaintences.
i came back to work with a renewed sense of purpose, respect and a better relationship and understanding with my boss, who i'd had a resoundingly good review with just prior to leaving the office for the holidays. a trip to cambodia for work might be on the horizon...
and last but certainly not least, fetish glutton that i am, i couldn't resist sharing this piece on i-pods.
http://www.sfgate.com/columnists/morford/