(In the tradition of past breakup posts – See 2005, 2004, 2003)
Dear 2006,
Wow. I mean. Wow.
What an amazing relationship we’ve had over the last year. Stunning. Full of life changing experiences. So much that is rich, rewarding, funny, and fun!
Where to begin!
Oh the travels!
Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, New York, Chicago, New York, Austin again.
Solaced and new soul found during roadtrips, plane trips, and train rides. Listening to Johnny Cash and remembering to take care to listen to my heart beat when I’m feeling small and looking up at big sky.
You. You 2006, you taught me that.
And when I doubted myself with what was going on with my life, vocationally, professionally, etc – you gently nudged me.
And I found great comfort and success. I got to writing and blogging again, looking at things as a professional, getting published, re-engaging my column in KoreAm, negotiating with a literary agent, getting (rightly) pissed off by *publishers* who didn’t know jack and didn’t treat me as a person or a writer with respect.
You. You dear sweet gentle 2006, you reminded me of what I was worth.
And the food!Holy goodness good eating. I mean, not that I’m dating you (or anyone) for sushi or anything, but I’ve gotten to be a cheerful little mini-fatty. But it’s been a flavorful and delightful year.
And the laughs!
Oh 2006, you’ve been so good to me and my friends, my family, and all those that I hold dear. I can’t count the number of times you’ve made me laugh so hard that I’ve wound up hurting my little nose with near violent snorting.
And the love.
Yeah. I’m all warm and cozy because of how things have changed in my life because of you this past year.
So it’s really hard for me to say goodbye to you. But you know as well as I do that this is how it always goes. Oh it’s so hard. Really. I’m getting vaklempt.
We had a really good run though, didn’t me?
Dear sweet and kind, wise and wonderful, gentle and generous 2006.
I’ll always love you.
Min Jung
no matter how clever it is?
