Two Thousand and Zen

A look back at the year that was...

In the first half of the year I:

• flew to New England and tried raw oysters for the first time
• cavorted around NYC for a day, and met up with friends I hadn't seen in 10 years
• got stuck in an airport for 11 hours
• attended my college reunion and discovered all bitterness had faded, leaving only nostalgia and laughter and deep affection

In the second half of the year I:

• packed up my things and moved to California
• re-learned how to drive
• spent a heavenly week in the woods of Paradise
• was presented with my first DSLR camera and lenses
• went to my college roommate's wedding in Connecticut
• saw my friend's band play at a dive near my house, a week before they suddenly became famous
• played dress-up and took photos with my high school best friend
• walked the beach for days, getting tan and collecting seashells
• had a few dozen amazing meals with my family
• received more generosity than I could possibly ever try to deserve

Thanks, 2010. In the end, you were rather wonderful.