To the year that was.

[hail_ro]

2011, you leave me with mixed emotions, but I guess I say that to all the years unless something completely life-altering happens. In many ways, you are just like every other year --filled with joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain. Yet, there was something dfferent about you. Maybe it's because I'm much older now that I think of these things. There were times when I felt grateful to be alive and there were times when I wanted to kick you in the teeth. Such highs and lows, you really tested me, didn't you? Did I pass? I think I did. You know why? Because I am still here and you are now part of history. Despite everything, I think I had to go through everything you put me through. So thank you, you villain. Mind, I call you this with great affection. It's true what they say, experience is the cruelest teacher. It gives you the test first and the lessons later and oh, how I've learned. I should warn you though, I've become more cynical now (I didn't think that was possible). We'll try to channel that into something good, okay?

Wish me luck, Year That Was. Your successor taunts me. It will be difficult to hold on to this feeling, this thirst --but I'll do my best. I have 366 days to seize. What a quest! Let us begin.