Here’s to a rare moment where I write something poignant about 2008. But what a year it’s been!

I remember a year ago today, I had hit rock bottom and was scrambling to find meaning and direction in my life, and to somehow regain control of what seemed was spiraling so desperately out of control. I felt mostly alone and out of hope.

And if I had only one resolution to make, it was but a simple one: Just to be happy!

The result has been a year in such stark contrast to the one prior. I’ve encountered so many amazing people both in Vegas and LA. You’ve all taught me to believe in myself again. You’ve made me realize that to bring about change in yourself doesn’t happen overnight. It happens by starting with something small. Like making your bed every morning. Or smiling at a perfect stranger. One small act leads to another. Until one day, you suddenly realize, that you’ve become something else entirely–something better.

If this year has been particularly hard on you, I hope you find the courage to turn it all around starting tonight. If it’s been one of success and well-being, I hope you find the endurance to keep it alive for years to come.

But to everyone I know, I hope this coming year brings the change you’re looking for, the happiness you deserve, and the friends with whom to share it.

Ok so I realize my blog design update is a bit half assed. I blame it all on being distracted between work, freelance, social obligations, and unabashed neglection. I’ll get around to it sometime soon here. In fact, I’m planning on getting everything wrapped up around Christmas vacation. There’s not much to do in Pennsylvania anyway, right?