I thought all day about what I'd write tonight. I thought about all the people I'd like to thank. I thought about all the great photographers who have influenced my own work - and encouraged me to move ahead. I thought about mentioning a few of the images I've seen over the last year - images that thrilled me to no end. I thought I would perhaps provide a few funny little anecdotes from the last year.

I thought about all that -- but my head began to hurt. There's way too many people to thank - way too many great images to recall - and way too many wonderful anecdotes to share. It's been a surprisingly wonderful year for me - a year in which I found my way back - a year in which I regained my balance - a year where I found more friends than I thought possible - and a year I learned to give more than I thought I was ever capable of...

For that - I am eternally thankful. Here's to another year of sharing and fun.

Listening to: Off He Goes - Pearl Jam

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