(1) The very classy Ruth of Relative Humility just hit the two-year milestone in regard to blogging, and throughout it all, she retains her sardonic perspective. As sappy as it sounds, it’s been my pleasure to blog alongside her for these years.

(2) Since we’re travelling through cybermemory boulevard, about two years ago, I was enthralled with the now defunct Chaotic Not Random blog. Its unwitting owner, Kilgore Trout, crafted many hilarious posts, but my absolute favourite still remains - the hyperbolic breakup story complete with lame metaphor in form of shattered Run Lola Run poster frame. Good times.

(3) Somehow I also feel the need to mention that I had my last cigarette yesterday, which was a predetermined date. Such a bittersweet ending to a largely social habit that I began (again) in lawschool. At this point, I’m having absolutely no nicotine cravings, which is to be expected from a very light smoker. Seriously, six cigarettes per day was a binge on my part, since most days saw only two or three ciggies. Hell, some days, I never smoked at all. What I will miss is the actual ritual of taking a few minutes to myself, stepping out onto the backyard deck, and just relaxing. I do suppose that I’ll need to find a new way to expend the oral fixation aspect of it all. If only I could do my yoga on the deck without getting crapped on by a bird.