In a short time we’ll be saying goodbye to 2010. Some areas of the world have already done so. It’s a year that still doesn’t make a lot of sense in my head (both personally and professionally), and I’m sure I’ll settle on what it’s meant to me some day. But I will say I’m happy to move forward.
Personally, at the end of December, I nearly lost my third grandparent in as many years, but she’s in the hospital fighting off the dying light as I type. I also wrapped up the first year of what will be a very long engagement for my fiancee and me. It’s been a journey of learning and love so far.
Professionally, In Contention is more successful than ever, and I know full well who I owe for that: you, the readers, and my scrappy team of contributors. After kicking the tires last year on what will hopefully come next, I made healthy strides toward those ends in 2010 and hope to inch closer to the dream in 2011. But for now, this is my place and I’m happy to see us forging ahead, strong as ever.