How was it for you?

[glatt]

I can't say it was a bad year. Sure, there were negatives. Work is a drag. I had no raise at work in 2010, and we spent about $3K more last year than we brought in, which isn't good, but I chalk that up to my daughter's braces. Plus we took an awesome vacation to the Grand Canyon, etc., and it was worth spending a bit of the nest egg for that wonderful experience.

My parents are still alive and pretty healthy, and my kids are wonderful. My daughter, especially, has really blossomed in 2010. She had an amazing final semester in elementary school, and is doing well in her first semester in middle school. My son in 3rd grade has been really struggling with spelling and writing, but at the end of 2010, it was all coming together for him, and it seems to be clicking. I've got a great relationship with my wife. I'm happy to be with her.

I realize I'm talking about all these other people, but I just kind of keep on chugging along. I don't even really think about myself much. I'm happy when everyone else is happy.

There are positives and negatives in every year, but all things considered, I'm really glad that I got to experience 2010. I hope 2011 is even better. I get the feeling it will be.