2004 could be seen as the year that defined me, which is wired because I'm not sure what I'm defined as... Nevertheless, it's amazing how in a year where things stayed the same, so much change still took place. High School ended, and with it a huge part of my life as I knew it. College started and new people and things were introduced to me. Bush somehow stayed in office for four more years. The Twins got really close to the world series. My mom got a new job. I had my first surgery. I continued to learn how to accept what I can't change. I discovered how weird it is to not feel at home in the house you grew up in. I found friends in unexpected places. I made mistakes and in turn learned who I am and what I want. Everyone makes mistakes. The trick is to make mistakes when nobody is looking...

And so, here's a toast to 2004. May we always think back to what we've learned from this past year, and use it to make 2005 great.