December 24, 2010
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Coming Home
One year ago – ein Jahr wie eine Ewigkeit…
words from the Austrian megastar, Falco. A year ago today I was having dinner with Joanne where we decided that we were getting back together, that we wanted to be together, that we wanted to live the rest of our lives together. Of course, given my relationship status back then it was a tad complicated, but we got through it. And now, sitting in our apartment in Taiwan, with our wedding almost three months ago, and a baby son on the way, I can honestly say it has been the best year of my life.
So many wonderful things have happened this year – I remember at the company bai bai in early January, I asked the spirits to either get rid of the bad people from the company, those who were not helping it progress, or to get me out. A week later I had been kicked out by the dumbest nob there. It was the start of many fine things to happen in 2010. I got a job that I love, where each day goes quicker than the last. A job where I don’t have to work 16 hours a day. A job where the boss does not just decide to cut my pay because he feels like it. I have a boss who is true to his word, in a reputable company.
I have a wife who I have loved for so long, even when we were no longer together. And amazingly, for whatever reason, somehow we managed to get back together 3 years after splitting up, and found out that you can indeed go home sometimes. A romantic proposal to her on the beach at sunset, a pregnancy that was not totally planned, but certainly not unwelcome, and a stunning wedding ceremony and honeymoon down under.
Add to that a new apartment which we moved in to, a car, and Exeter winning on the last day of the season to retain League 1 status.
I am blessed – and every day I realise and understand it. And I appreciate it.
So to everyone out there in cyberland, to my close friends, my family, and all those who know me… may your lives also be blessed. May you experience the love and happiness that I have been so lucky to have lived through.
Merry Christmas, Happy and Healthy 2011
