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December 30, 2006
The Year That Broke My Sanity Hymen
I suppose I should reflect upon 2006 as a year of learning life lessons and growing as a wiser man, but who am I kidding -- I would rather have been waterboarded.
My life played out like an episode of Desperate Housewives, or worse, Queer as Folk. There were elements of deception, sickness, death, sex, substance abuse, job woes, anxiety, turmoil, debt and theft. The only thing missing was murder -- although that may have happened --but if it did, I was not knowingly a part.
Some stuff I wrote about, but I had to keep some juicy details to myself, since other people were involved. I hate when that happens!
I'm not just referring to my own issues; many people around me also had their share of drama this year. It just seemed like a vicious cloud was raining shit biscuits on a bunch of people.
I had 10 good years of virtually no drama. Things were going very well for me on all fronts -- maybe too well. While most people experience ups and downs within every few years, I had more ups -- then again, I was probably high. So when it came my turn for a few downs, they hit me all at the same time, and I wasn't prepared.
Luckily I've climbed out of that creepy, black hole with only a few scratches. I'm still dusting myself off, but I'm in a much better place.
That said, there were some bright spots in '06. Two words: Jake Dakota! No seriously, I have some of the most amazingly supportive friends and family who stood by me before, during and, more importantly, after the ugly. It's a cliche, but you do learn who the most loyal people are in your life when something bad happens. And to those people, I raise my Diet Coke with Splenda as a toast (wheat bread, of course).
I've also made a lot of new friends throughout the year, who I'm confident I'll remain close with. Some of these include people who went through similar experiences, bloggers, and even some of you I don't know, who took the time to write me some nice words.
Despite my cranky posts as of late, I've had a low-key, relaxing, enjoyable holiday. It couldn't have gone smoother. And it will end on a good note as I'll be heading to the beach for a quiet, intimate New Year's celebration, thanks to the kindness of Sally, she who holds big, big suitcases.
So here's to a much better 2007 for all of us! Except Robin McGraw.
PS: I'll be selling my hymen on eBay for anyone interested.
Posted by durban bud at December 30, 2006 12:25 AM
Comments
You take the good, you take the bad...
Love you!
Posted by: TOS at December 30, 2006 11:55 AM
I had one of those years a couple of years ago... sometimes we hit bottom and there is nowhere to go but up... and I am living proof of that... so hang in there... keep up the good attitude... Jeff (my other half who thinks you are a HOTTIE) and I wish you the best 2007...
Posted by: Kelly at December 30, 2006 12:29 PM
We hope that you think of us as a couple of those new friends. We certainly feel that way about the two of you. We are very glad to have met you and had the opportunity to hang out with you. Let's get together again real soon.
Posted by: Bubala & Mumi at December 30, 2006 12:52 PM
In New Age astrological terms, 2006 was clearly your Saturn Return. It's a painful shake-up of your life that results in better living. I had mine in 2001. Here's more info:
Posted by: jimbo at December 30, 2006 2:51 PM
I can totally empathize with you. I've been having a crappy year too, and boy am I glad that 2006 is coming to an end. My husband has been the bright spot getting me through, but the rest of the crap has taken its toll. Hang in there. I believe that Truman Capote once said, and I paraphrase here: winter will come to an end, and spring will return once again.
Posted by: Mike at December 30, 2006 8:35 PM
that which pops your cherry ought not kill you
Posted by: Patrick at December 30, 2006 9:10 PM
You had a lot of ups and downs this year, and I’m glad you shared them with all your readers. Cheers and thanks! Here’s to many more posts from you in 2007.
Posted by: Sarah at December 31, 2006 2:22 AM
Happy New Year!!! :)
Posted by: TigerYogi at December 31, 2006 10:09 AM
Sappy as it sounds, "That which does not kill us, only serves to make us stronger."
Happy to have discovered you this year and glad you made it thru '06.
All the best in 2007!
Posted by: moby at December 31, 2006 7:01 PM
Oh, and Suitcase Sally (who I've known for like 10 years) totally reminds me of the Stanley Tucci character in Devil Wears Prada. He'll kill me for saying that...but bitch once acted all suprised when my profile says "top". He was all, "hmm....you never struck me as a top." I was so insulted!
Posted by: stebbins at January 9, 2007 2:08 PM