whether 2011 was the best year of your life

or left something to be desired

please remember to be happy that you woke up today,

that you survived the whirlwind or

the shitstorm.

remember that 2011,

no matter how terrible

awful

incredible

unforgettable

is one stepping stone

along the path of many

that pushed you into the limelight

or pulled you down to your knees. 

But you got up.

You survived. 

And your fresh face, 

whether kissed

or beaten

by time

is ready for a new year

and new triumph

and new struggle

and new failure

and new friendships. 

Happy New Year, Hitrecord.

May 2012 be beautiful and memorable. And do not forget to make the most of it.