Hello 2009 and...Welcome

There's always something so promising about the start of a new year - the possibilities around the corner, the surprises in store, the experiences to be had, the new people to meet, anticipating the arrival of tiny feet (no, not from me), the many letters to write (and receive) and the numerous things to be created. It's all very exciting and I'm ready to see what 2009 will bring.

Don't get me wrong, there were many amazing things that happened in 2008 - visiting Japan and meeting Megumi, Isshin & J's little friends, H's special birthday weekend with T, spending time in the woods with B+I+L+K, the World Washi Summit, NYC and meeting more of J's wonderful friends. (Of course, there were many other lovely things that happened which aren't being noted here such as spending time with family, being visited by old friends, feeling inspired through things I'd read or seen and of course, exploring the world through various camera lenses.) So, before ringing in the New Year, I wanted to bid a fond farewell to 2008 and share some of the highlights with you...