Where do I begin…

This year was a growing year for me. From the separation, the filthy disgusting summer, to getting things back on track at work and getting my Green Card through… it turned out to be quite the year indeed.

I think the most memorable times of 2005 were my wife and I splitting, and ironically, the joy of having my family come visit in April. Separation was in the very beginning, probably the most difficult thing I have had to deal with - solitude, loneliness, confusion, the severe feeling of loss. The last 2 weeks in May and the whole month of June will be burned into my memory forever.

Two things I will also remember about my separation is how I learned so much about myself and my own happiness, to a very special network of close friends that were always there for me when I needed company. One person in particular stands out - all I can say to you is thank you, for everything. Your giving and generous soul was what got me through the majority of the pain, I cannot thank you enough for being such a loyal and close friend… you know who you are.

Ironically, I also got my Green Card this year - talk about typical! So now I can travel to and from the US as often as I want, without worrying if I have applied for permission to re-enter - what a frigging pain in the arse that was to do each year. With that in mind, I’m planning on flying out to England in Feb/Mar 2006 to visit my family, and pay a visit to my new nephew.

Christmas was a lot of fun - as I was already planning on staying in NY, and the wife (we’re good friends still) had made plans to go to AZ to spend time with her family, I volunteered to dog sit… for the most wonderful Rotty/Aussie Shepherd you would set your eyes on… 8 days of chilling out, walks in the park, chasing skateboarders and playing motorcycle throttle with her ears - good times!

So as I say goodbye to a year that has filled me to the brim with emotions, some of which I’d never felt before, I am looking at 2006 with fresh eyes, and a deeper understanding of the fact that I can deal with anything the world throws at me.

Happy New Year everyone - and thank you for dropping by BritBlogger - good luck for 2006!