Somehow it happened. 2012 exceeded 2011 in terms of fun, fruitfulness and friendship. And I really wasn’t expecting that.
This time last year, I wrote that 2011 had been “one of the best years of my life.” And if at the start of 2012 you’d have asked me how the next 12 months were going to play out I probably would have looked back fondly to the pinnacle moments of 2011 and said that 2012 was going to be all about me hunkering down, settling in and focusing on work work work.
Maybe I’m just too much of a Pollyanna with a pathetically short memory? I’ve certainly been keeping my nose to the grindstone … and 2011 really was an awesome time for me. But every once in awhile I take a breather and realise there’s still plenty of adventure to be had. Japan was an unexpected blast; I travelled way more than I planned to; and I took some major leaps of faith with respect to my career only to discover so many more opportunities and rewards are still out there for me.
I haven’t scared Kemey away yet, and she has been such an ever replenishing source of inspiration, wonder and support. Winston, the newest and fluffiest member of the Osburn-Lafond household, purrs a lot. And when I think about the stuff that’s already lining up for 2013 I get a little giddy and very excited.
So, cue the Vince Guaraldi and get ready for more amazing life! Thank you so much to everybody who made 2012 such a remarkable year. Happy Thanksgiving.
