Devon: The Year In Review

January 2nd, 2008

New year’s is usually like a hot iron on my face. I say this because: a) without fail, like the controlled demolition of a building on a sunny day, my life seems to completely fall apart around me at Christmas time, b) while I do have the best friends in the world, the vast majority of them are both completely unreliable and incredibly unpredictable. Predictably unpredictable, if you will. Which bring us to c) because I wither like a rose at even the scent of cold weather.

I know what you’re thinking – how could a human being who grew up in Montreal, (which feels like the coldest place on earth from December to March), has great friends and a great job be completely disjointed around the holidays? Good question.

2007 was a year of various hot irons coming in various sizes, some amazing opportunities and a time when I realized that I was no longer afraid of anything. That’s right, NOTHING.

Things I was absolutely terrified of in 2007 include:

* Airplanes: Despite having travelled to London, Geneva, Paris, New York, Nashville, L.A. twice, Las Vegas, Miami, Vancouver twice, Winnipeg, Calgary, Montreal, Minnesota, Savannah and Atlanta, all in 2007 alone

* Mussels: you know – the things people order at decent to upscale restaurants, smell like fish gas with the texture of something not really meant to be consumed by walking mammals. Freaks. Me. Out.

* Situations where I see random shoes lying in the street: I don’t really have much of a constructive answer for this one, seeing a random shoe lying in the street has always freaked me out. I still don’t know why. Where is the other shoe??? I digress…

* Airplanes: Wait…I mentioned that one.

* Hotel Beds: Everyone saw that 20/20 special. If by chance you’re a frequent guest in a hotel, don’t watch it. Trust me.

* An actual friendship with my father: This past year we solidified our bond by training for and competing in a series of triathlons, something I still continue to do. Weird bonding activity, but it worked.

So for you, dedicated blog reader, I wish all the things 2007 could not, or did not bring you.

Happy New Year!!!

Hot iron wielding sycophants need not apply,
Devon

Posted on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 at 1:12 pm by Jessica and is filed under Just For Fun.