It’s that time of year again… you know, the one where it kinda ends? Many people start to think about the year it was — making best and worst lists, highlighting memories, etc. — but I am quite frankly a little tired of them and won’t add to an abundance of analyses.

Instead, I’m just going to say that some things will indeed stay in 2006 and that I anticipate 2007 to be a difficult year. I’m not sure why I leave it until tomorrow to start trying to do things differently; most people I talk to say that, if it’s important, start doing it as soon as you can. And while I do agree with them, I’m a bit of a sucker for New Year’s resolutions.

Anyhow, all the best to you and yours for this next 365 days. I hope you had a great holiday and a great year so far, and all the best in the new year (and with getting used to writing and typing 20062007)!

Dear New York,

We had some wicked memories, huh? Over these past four months (which have gone by so quickly), we’ve done so much together! From shows on Broadway to tapings of Conan O’Brien to major league games to concerts, you sure knew how to keep me entertained! I wish that some of my friends would meet you; perhaps I’ll introduce them to you one day… it’ll be awesome, I promise.

But, like any short, tumultuous relationship, you were cruel at times too. Sometimes you’d make me feel lost and at other times you’d make me feel lonely. And, on more than one occasion, I really disliked spending time with you. But as long as we’re honest about it, I think we’ll be good in the long run. Right?

Anyhow, it is on a bittersweet note that I will say goodbye to you; I will miss you (and, evidently, you’ll miss me too — I saw you crying last night), but rest assured that I’ll be back to hang out again. Take care of yourself until then!

Love,

Justin

Work is finally done. Today was, fittingly, a long and busy day akin to the ones I have been working for four months. Strangely enough, it doesn’t feel like four months has passed… but I guess that’s the way it usually goes, huh?

Maybe now I can get some proper sleep; I’ve been getting killed all week (see previous post) and a good long rest is long overdue. But things won’t settle down until after I get back to Waterloo… frig!

I think I’ll have a nap now… mmmm that’ll be nice.