One year ago today the lease started on my apartment. That's right, I have now been a resident of this fine city for an entire year. And I can safely say that this has been the best year of my life thus far (though I expect them to just keep getting better and better, of course!) To be sure, bad things happened in the past year, most notably the death of my grandfather. But overall I'm happier, and more settled, than I ever have been. And I've been unhappy enough to really appreciate how special that is. So, to everyone who's been such a bit part of my happiness this year, thank you :)