Kudos to anyone who picked up that vague and misinterpreted Beatles reference...

Well everyone, it's the end of the year. 2008 will cease to exist in about 48 hours and 2009 will take over as the new reality.

As is customary, I normally do a lengthy and generally long-winded round-up of events this past year, but since I'm pressed for time, I'll give you the abridged version.

2008, oh what a year. I travelled and saw sights across the US. I went to festivals and rubbed elbows with celebs. I garnered respect from my peers, I taught a new generation of would-be filmmakers. I went out on a limb for some and succeeded, I went out on a limb for others and failed. I saw a project of mine fall on its' face, and another breed interest for top production. I played in theatres from NYC to San Diego and back again. I reacquainted myself with old friends, lost a few new ones, and was reminded which ones will be there for the long haul. I did nice things that were appreciated, some that weren't, but felt good about all of them when I did them. I'm sure I did some shitty things too, hopefully not too shitty.

I saw the west coast for the first time. I tasted true success in my career for the first time. I attended my first wedding, bought my first suit, ate my first crab, and bought my first "P-coat".

For the first time in a long time, I had my faith in the Y reinvigorated, my doubts about my future wiped clean, and managed 2 miles without wanting to die. For the first time in a long time I ventured outside of the USA, I put myself out there for someone, and I experienced the dreaded "Guinnes hangover".

I continued to be reliable and stubborn, I continued to be a voice of reason for my friends, I continued to better myself, continued to be more open... and I continued my love affair with clementines.

I would like to think I didn't change this year, but rather grew a little wiser and gained a bit more perspective.

As always, I end my 'End Of The Year Blog' with the Ten Things I should have said or would have said to ten different people this year but didn't. It wipes the slate clean, and clears the mind, you should try it:

1) I know we're all professionals, but don't forget that at the end of the day a lot of people on this project are doing it (me included) firstly because we're your friends. We may better from the work, but we're still doing it for you. Don't lose sight of that.

2) You're rushing things waaay too fast. You need to take a breath and slow your road. I just kinda wish i had been down there so I could have kept your speed in check.

3) You know that feeling you have when you're just meant to be family? Thats you and me my ebony brother We have to end up in the same vicinity so our wacky exploits can ensue.

4) I know I've said thank you numerous times, but I need to say it again. Thank You.

5) Once things start going our way, if you give me the chance, I know I have the ideas to make it big.(edit: bigger than already)

6) Just cut your damn hair already, I really don't want to have to come back to camp.

7) I'm glad that you and I grew close working this summer. I don't think I ever really knew you until this past year. BTW, take it easy on the baby-making, you're stressing out enough with just two

8) You're still my brother, but there's definitely days you just need a swift kick in the ass. I love ya though.

9) Thanks for being predictable

10) You're amazing. Don't change that.

And last but not least; To all the people who treated me well this year, Thank You. To all those who didn't... well I probably honestly don't care enough about you to worry. If I've done you wrong I am sorry... unless you deserved it


Alright 2008, you weren't that bad. 2009, you better ROCK.