the lighter side

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-january 10, 2005-

so long, 2004. thank you for being one hell of a year. for those of you that don't closely follow chinese astrology, it was the year of the monkey. fitting, i think. for me, it was a wild year. an adventure followed me around every corner. 2004 found me with a new home, with a beautiful wife, with a loyal dog (well, mostly loyal). there were hardships, sure. but, nothing could have made it a bad year- nothing.

but, for all of the joy that the year brought, 2004 went out with a crashing thud, and not just for me. i had it easy, compared to so many people. i don't follow astrology, but something must have gone way out of whack in the universe during that ill-fated week.

so, here i am standing on the edge of another year waiting to jump in. the year is 10 days old now, but i am not quite ready. i'm not sure if the water is too cold. not sure if the tide is too turbulent. not quite ready to make the leap. i know it is time. given the chance, 2005 can be one hell of a year, too.

i've always wondered what this song means, but until now had never really looked at the lyrics. i still have no idea. but, i could use a cup of kindness, so i'll put it up here for anyone who wants to explain it to me.

happy new year, everybody.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne
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