2008.

kenny and i were talking on the drive back from DC this morning and kenny said "2008 has easily been the worst year of my life". and the statement got me thinking and i think i agree. 2008 has been quite the shitty year when you put it all down on paper.

2008 saw the death of my grandmother and an old high school friend, a week in the hospital, a long recovery from a pretty intense bike accident, the resulting insurance nightmare, the decision to walk away from being a touring musician, and the general feeling that i was stepping into a new phase in life with no idea what direction i'm supposed to go in.

but you know me.. i don't really dwell in the negative too often.

this year also saw an outpouring of love and support from family and friends after the accident, a new apartment with two awesome friends, the weddings of some people for whom i care very deeply, new interests, ideas, and activities, and now.. as we near the final stretch of 2008, i am also feeling like i'm getting closer to figuring out some of those answers i feel like i've been looking for.

so yeah, 2008 was the worst year so far. but think about it.. if that's the worst life has to offer me, i consider myself to be pretty lucky and pretty blessed.

i feel like my life is still in a lot of turmoil right now, but i look forward and i see a lot of things falling into place. any transition is hard, and this one has truly been a challenge, but i feel like i'm in a good place. a good starting point. 2009 is going to throw more curveballs at me, i'm sure.. but i also think a lot of doors are going to open up.

so, here's to the future.