The Year in Review, and the Year Ahead

December 31st, 2009 | by Kelly
Posted In: Blog

Since everyone is doing one of these, I figure I should be like all the popular people and write one too. ;)

2009 has been a year of excitement, sadness, networking, and change on every conceivable level.  Halfway through the year, I had lost my Grandfather to cancer, and reviewed the sad fact that I don’t have any grandparents left. This year was an eye-opener for me on a health care level, as my different aspects of my health saw more decline than I would’ve liked. The world saw real change with a fresh-faced Obama at the helm, trying to steer the out-of-control juggernaut that was America’s economy. Species extinction and global warming became real fore-fronts of the news. People lost jobs, homes were put up to foreclosure, and everyone saw only despair.

On the other hand, humans have the title of being [one of] the most adaptable creatures on Earth, and we survived. Many of my dear friends lost their jobs, but have gotten new ones. The economy is (hopefully) started on the road to recovery. Things like H1-N1 came and went; yet again proving how fear-mongering by the media is still as powerful as ever.

But hey – you guys didn’t come here for some sappy, CNN crap, did you? ;)

This year for me was…well, to sum it up, both exhilarating and frightening. As I stated before, this year was fraught with personal problems, but I’ve also had the honor to experience things I never would have dreamed of. A year ago (give or take a few extra months), WoW Eh was some poorly-drawn, dinky little WoW webcomic that didn’t even warrant a passing glance. Now, thanks to YOU GUYS – my readers, the community, and WoW.com, WoW Eh is a thriving success. I receive approximately 75,000 hits a week (uh, when I actually have a comic up. *cough*) On top of THAT, I started up Byron, which, while it got off to an admittedly rocky start, it’s now a huge hit – not to mention I learned a few hard lessons pertaining to what people think of you.

I was inducted into the <Portent Alliance> – a PVE raiding guild that has been such a positive force in my life. To Udivyli, Ailinea, Jezriyah, Trey, Firxen, Yg, Kilgorin, and the other 300+ people on the roster – I truly love you guys. You’ve made the game not only an immensely enjoyable experience again, but you guys are my family, and I’m honored to know you all. :D

I have met the most amazing people I could have ever hoped for. You guys, the WoW community, have kept me sane, fulfilled, and happy. And while I’m a weenie and haven’t hit 80 yet (I hit 77 earlier today! Northrend flight!), I will continue to strive for better. I will move forward in my art, in comics, my career, and my own personal development.

I love you all, and wish you nothing but success in every realm of your life, safety, love, happiness, and everything in-between.

Happy New Year!

~Kelly

PS – Down with the Olympics! I’m talkin’ to YOU, Gordo!