Firstly, of course, I want to wish everyone THE most happiest of new years EVER!!!
Here's to being purposeful and creative, involved and united.
Here's to doing what we can to better this world.

and

Secondly, on a more personal note,
I want to thank everyone who so kindly thought of me during this holiday season,
which, happily for me, also includes my birthday,
with lovely e-cards, messages, birthday shout-outs, and holiday cards via the mail.

You guys seriously SERIOUSLY rock my world!!!

Thanks for reminding me why I'm here and
for reminding me why LiveJournal, of all other sites, most especially matters to me.