Final Post of 2004!

Following my other nomads, the 2004 All-Drake recap: What a year it has been! Born under the Belizean stars of the Caribbean island San Pedro, and ending with a sunset on the beaches of Southern California, 2004 was; a very good year for the Drake. In the beginning it was all East Coast, West Coast, with some side-trips down to the dirty south: NYC, San Fran, Atlanta, and Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. Moreover , I witnessed the best-kept secret East of the Mississippi: Guelph, Ontario! Not once, but twice! Dont laugh, that town is fo real off the hook! I also had very memorable experiences in the old country, in old Europe: Germany, Austria, and Hungary, Thank God for Europeans and their sipping-coffee-in-the-café-all-day-long attitudes! If they acted like we do, I think I would go crazy!

All said and done, I must say that my biggest resolution of this year was fulfilled: To move out of Michigan. Im now reaping the benefits of a migration from the worst weather in the US, to arguably the nations best (and for those who have been to Southeastern Mich., you know its not just about the weather). Normally, I try to be humble and downplay any of my accomplishments but damn……Woooooooo! I cant tell you how pleased I am with this move! Although it cost me a little on the international travel side of things, it feels so good to fly back to a place you can actually feel good about! Its very empowering to know that you can set goals, achieve them (of course with the aid of good friends and family), and function on your own. Plus, Im enjoying a new personal lifestyle out here. The POS speaks the truth: The only baggage that you bring with you is all that you cant leave behind..


Whats in store for 2005? Im guessing new faces, old faces, and perhaps a new continent to set foot on! Maybe a change in my professional life, maybe not. For now I think its safe to say that Im going to sit back, relax, and enjoy the West Coast lifestyle for awhile. Well, thats the plan, well see about that.

Happy New Years everyone, and may all your hopes and desires for this forthcoming year exceed your wildest expectations! Seize the day, be grateful for what you have, have compassion for those who are less fortunate, and party like a rock star!! Remember, good things can happen to bad people!

PS Point and case: I just sat outside soaking up the sun for 15 minutes..Dios mio, its beautiful out there.