Good-bye 2011.

This year is really about to end. I still feel it would be lasting for some more days or weeks.

2011 was (well, it's not exactly "was" yet, though) something tough for me. I had to face some sad or difficult situations. When one had gone, then another came. I didn't have any vacation. I wasn't able to engage myself in photography as much as I wanted. So this year actually felt kinda long and boring for me. The reason why I'm feeling the year wouldn't end this early is probably because I want some more. Some more fun and smile.

Yet other part of me is feeling this year was so lovely. I lost one of my most beloved cat in June, but the 5 months after she was diagnosed as a terminal disease, I spent most beautiful days with her. I often felt extremely sad and exhausted from taking care of her, but the days were really beautiful. Then, soon after I lost her, I was gifted the most precious encounter in my life ever. It was totally surprising but also was necessary. I can't help thinking that it happened as it should have. Through these beautiful good-bye and hello, I think this year is good enough. I'm totally satisfied and reluctant to let the year go.

Maybe a year goes like this way, always. And I always linger on the passing year sentimentally.