So, the holiday season (and 2008) are ticking to a close... and I couldn't be happier! I love the New Year. Maybe it even beats Halloween as my favourite holiday! I am particularly happy to see this year come to a close. What a year '08 was. Not all bad, but I have a good feeling about next year. It's gonna be a good one folks...
A new President, a new attitude and a new wardrobe should just about help start the coming twelve months nicely!

I have certainly been enjoying this festive season because I've spent it doing what I love to do-- working! As I mentioned in my last update, I have been cast in this Philip Ridley play, Leaves of Glass. Reviews of the play have said that it is "a shattering family drama... like a shard of glass plunged straight into the heart." Not exactly a Cratchit Family Christmas, but it's great stuff and I'm enjoying the whole process, even if it is a bit depressing at times!
It's an emotionally charged play, which leaves me crying on my sofa as I'm learning my lines...oh the joy of it all!

One major other reason I am excited about this new year is that I am spending it with my good friend Becky, who is coming over from London. I haven't seen her since she was last here about three years ago. Closing out 2008 and starting 2009 with my best mate from home is exactly what I want to do. It's been far too long since I've seen her and I am so happy this is finally going to happen! She better bring me some Irn Bru since the future of our relationship depends on it. No Irn Bru for me, no toilet paper for her!! (evil laugh)
I have every faith in her though, so off I go to stock up on household items she will need for 'survival NYC'.

I truly wish you all the very best for the New Year. May it be filled with peace and joy and may we take it upon ourselves to finally be the change we hope to see happen in this country and, indeed, the world.
I have been blessed with your support and honesty and I pray we will be friends for a long time to come.

With all my love,
And Many Thanks

Always
Euan

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