2008 was like a box of chocolates. I ate the ones I liked and hoped someone else ate the others.

I really can't list a lot of things like I did in years past because so many things kind of melt together and I really can't remember when exactly they happened. The winter was full of going to the city to intern, working on my senior project and generally being an asshole to people. Something had to give, and it did during and soon after Culture Shock.

That next month leading up to the summer was just a TASTE of what the summer had in store. Topless nights in Armonk? Check. Staying up to all hours drunk with Cole and Kelly? Check. Generally having an amazing time? Check.

The summer got off to a bumpy start with the death of a friend that I wasn't very close to, but her passing affected many of the people living around me that summer. It brought all of us together and really set the stage for the summer in a strange way; really shitty lows, totally amazing highs, sometimes happening at the same time. The friendships I built this past summer were incredible--no words can really describe how wonderful these people are.

Really, all of the friendships I have right now are really fantastic and I really admire and love the people in my life. I think 2008 was the year of building/changing relationships for me more than anything else. I guess that really characterizes the year, also since the relationships we have with people are always changing, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse, sometimes because they have to.

It's hard to imagine what next year will be like. I really have very few scholastic responsibilities left as my senior project is finished and submitted. Who knows where all of my friends will be? Who knows where I'll be this time next year? All I can hope for is my health and some moderate prosperity.