what can i say about 2013? it was such a change from 2012, which was the worst year of my life. this year i felt reborn, i felt alive, more like myself than i had in a long time. i got back to the self i had lost while i was with my ex, i rebuilt myself, i went out and lived a very full and satisfying life. i saw so many bands that i love. it was always my favorite thing to do when i was younger. i was glad to be able to go do that again and bring along my nephew. we saw every time i die 3 times, defeater 3 times, hatebreed, modern life is war, the melvins, night verses, a lot like birds, rebel inc 4 times, terror 2 times, hollywood undead 2 times, went to philly for this is hardcore fest and saw defeater, wisdom in chains, turnstile plus more, went to the all-stars tour with ETID, veil of maya, pierce the veil, terror, stray from the path + more, plus more that i can't even recall at the moment. i took time for myself, to learn how to be myself. it was hard, i came into this year lost, hurt and afraid. i can honestly say i made it through, i am happy. i haven't met anyone, i am still single and i am ok with that. i will not settle for anything less than perfect. that will take time. i'm good with that. it was a year of growth and education.

i'm ready for 2014 and all the experiences and encounters it has in store.

i wish you all a very happy new year.