The Year In Review

Well, it's that time of the year: when people take stock of what's transpired in the past year. I guess I'll do a little of the same.

2010 has been an interesting year. I've had better years; I've had worse. I know the low point: August 17th. The day we lost Duchess. It may sound shallow, but it deeply affected both of us and I know it's really left a scar. As I said at the time, it was more than the loss of a beloved pet, it was the guilt that we couldn't help her when she really needed us. I'm not sure if I'll ever get over that.

Highs? I can't think of that many outstanding moments. I suppose Canada doing well at the Olympics in our own back yard was a treat. But that wasn't something personal. I can't think of much outstanding or major goals/accomplishments. Life just went on - as it so often does.

One nice thing is that I've actually started writing this year. It hasn't been much, but I've reawakened my inner writer and that's been very illuminating. You wouldn't know that from my lack of blog posts, but what I've been writing has been "off the grid" for now.

I'm not sure what to expect or hope for out of 2011. One thing I do suspect is that it's going to be a major turning point: it may be either a boon or a huge bust.

Happy New Year and may 2011 be a healthy happy and prosperous one.