Please raise a glass for Jess as well.

My own personal Dark Ages (and holiday well-wishings!)

The past six months have been the darkest days of my life. I have no desire to write about any of it right now. I know that at some point I will be ready to... and I know that I will need to... just not now. To put it plainly, I was hit hard. Lost my balance and my breath. For the time being, I wish only to get back up on my two feet and be seen again. No more draggin my butt in the mud like some sort of animal with... something (i got nuthin'). So, hello to all you folks back home, my dear family and friends. Christmas is near and though you're there and I'm here, I wish you the best and know that my heart is with you. This time of year always makes me feel a little warmer inside. Where I realize how lucky I am to have people in my life that love me as they do. It will be very strange for me to be here for the holidays, just gotta play with the cards I've been dealt. My first Christmas away from home... and in Taiwan of all places! Be sure to stay warm everybody and raise a glass of egg nog for me.

Love,
Chris