So This Is Christmas

Well another year is over. I'm humming John Lennon's song while I write this:
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

On to the blog. I look back this past year and a lot has happened to me. And to all of us.
1. We elected a New President, which gives us all hope that:
War is over
If you want it
War is Over Now.
2. Rediscovered myself
3. I have a new appreciation for family and friends.
4. Reestablished old friendships and gained new ones.
5. Moved into a new condo.
6. Grew a goatee.
6. Lost 2 very important people in my life.

This year I've hooked up some and dated even less. I'm learning the true meaning of a good relationship.
The past week has been downright miserable in Seattle. It started with about 6 inches of snow. Then a few days of cold below 20 degrees. Then more snow. Of course living in "liberal" Seattle we have a belief that salt to melt the snow is environmentally bad. So we simply plow the roads leaving a couple inches of ice and then pour tons of sand on top. There are some experts now arguing that sand is actually worse for the environment than the salt. I'm not sure, but I do know that the city looks like a war zone.

I've had little or no trouble getting around. I walk everywhere and take a bus to work. I've made it to work everyday. It generally takes 2 hours to get there and 2 hours to get home. My next blog will deal with public transit. I feel so guilty when I take it because the minute I step aboard, I start thinking like a Republican. I will explain that more in depth next time too.

It's Christmas eve and I'm googling places (bars) that might be open tonight on Capitol Hill. There are a few of us with no plans, so we are going to hang out together. Someone told me that Christmas eve is an almost guaranteed night to get lucky. You run into other singles as lonely and desperate as yourself. That's what makes Christmas so special. Being with loved ones, even if you just met them.

So we start anew. New adventures, new romances, new stories. I truly love all of you and I thank you for sharing my life with me through my blog.

Have a Happy Hannakuh,
Joyful Solstice
Merry Christmas
Profitable Boxing Day
Happy Yule Mas
Happy New Year
Exciting Kwanza

Until Next Year - Wise OUT