Rant number 366
Bloody hell. That was a long time coming. I've been thinking of and fantasising about writing those words for quite some time now and the stupid thing is now, that I almost feel a little sad to be writing the last one.
There has been plenty to write about in 2012, personally and in the media. To put it frankly - it was a bit of a annus horribilis.
This year I had many new experiences. I was burgled, had a small car accident (killing my first animal (a sheep) in the process) and lost my keys (a very costly error.) In the news, there was injustice and misery, green on blue attacks, massacres, perversity and many more bad things.
On the other hand, I had a great year of banding with some really brilliant friends, I spent some time with my friends, my wonderful wife and made new ones. I watched some great movies and some that sucked royally.
So if I look back on the optimism I felt at this time last year, I cannot either chastise or sympathise with the me then. I had a hard year in 2011 for different reasons and felt that 2012 was going to be my year. It wasn't though evidently.
On reflection, a year is just an arbitrary measure of the years cycle and there isn't any magic to it. This year wasn't mine - and doubtless next year will have its own moments of pain, anguish, joy, mirth and unadulterated fun.
I say fuck this year for its pain, but thank it for its joy. On balance, I will make my own luck, I expect nothing from 2013 but all it can throw at me.
To all of you have read a few, some, most or even all of our rants, I thank you for sharing this experience with me. I hope that I've amused you, entertained you and also - If you needed it, I've let you know you aren't alone in irritation, anger or hurt.
You will be glad to hear I'm going to carry on blogging - and rants will be included. They won't be the only attraction however, so I hope you enjoy what I have to say on other topics.
I think that about wraps it up then. Thanks again for reading.
And, if you will indulge me the slight bastardisation on this occasion.
Rants over.
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