So everywhere people are writing about how bad 2001 was, and everyone I talk to keeps saying, "This was the worst year ever, I'm so glad it's over!" And while I agree it's been a difficult year for many folks, myself included, I like to be more optimistic. Rather than focus solely on the bad, I decided I'd write a list of the good things that happened to me in 2001 as well. So I present my "The Good and The Bad of 2001" list (I thought adding "The Ugly" would be too much.)
| 2001: The Good | 2001: The Bad |
| Didn't have a nervous breakdown | Had to walk away from my company, Pyra, to prevent it |
| Wonderful trip to Paris and Antwerp in the spring | Got laid off from work upon my return |
| Landed interesting contract project quickly after layoff | Project went kaput days before Sept. 11 |
| I only know 1 person killed in the attacks | I still cry when I think about Sept. 11 and everyone who was less fortunate |
| Exciting trips to Berlin and DC for conferences | Still unemployed |
| Blogger is still running and growing | I'm no longer a part of it |
| The year is over | The year has no chance to redeem itself |
Please have a happy and safe new year's celebration and I'll see you in 2002!