Year in Review a little early.

Seven months of the year were good, five were bad.  There were a lot of turbulent times, up and downs, a lot of it self-inflicted.  One very nice thing to see was a lot of "fighting back" entries.  Picking myself up, dusting myself off, and moving forward.  Sometimes I made progress, somtimes I backslid.  Work had some major uphevals this year, and that really impacted on the rest of my life. 

My ego got some very pleasant boosts this year.  I've rattled the branches a lot, and my friends have stuck by me.  Some have receeded, some grown closer, despite myself at times.  The whole year looks like a big project, with lots of work, but I think here at the end, there is a decent payoff.  I've learned a lot from this year, and navigating the upcoming year just might be a little easier.  Not because i know what is coming, but I may just have a better grip when I see that new ocean in front of me.

Steady on the wheel, old man.