2010..

This will be my last post of 2010, and I can't believe it. This year has gone by so fast, and it's amazing to me what I've accomplished in those short 365 days. I have so many people to thank for all the great things I've been able to do this year, and even more people to thank for helping me start what I've started. The saying, "it takes a village to raise a child," is one of the most true statements ever spoken. Family, friends, teachers, strangers even, these people all influence your life in one way or another and help form you into the person that you are, and I've got many friends to thank, family as well. But, if I had to thank one person for making all this possible, this blog I mean, I'd have to thank Simon Gutkin. I was really wishy-washy about starting a blog, scared that people wouldn't read it, and even if they did, they would dismiss it as being childish or badly written. He was the one who told me, "Just do it, if you don't like it, or it sucks, you can stop." I started the blog, people started reading, people started liking, and I just kept writing, so Simon, thank you, thank you, thank you! When I make my first million, you get 15% ;)

But, as one year ends, another begins. 2011 seems to hold many promising new opportunities, and I sincerely hope that I'm right about it. 2010 opened me up to a whole new part of myself that I never knew existed, and I think in 2011, that part of me will begin to develop even more, as will my writing. I've made many New Year's Resolutions, some more personal than others, but I know that they're all worth trying to accomplish. 2010 was just the beginning, everyone. I'm extremely excited to see where it goes from here. Where life takes me, and where my good friends and family will help lead me.

2010 was also a huge year of maturity for me. Those who knew me in 2009, know how much I've changed as a friend and as a person. Some believe for the better. Others, well, not so much. I'd like to take this time here to apologize to anyone that I've done wrong to. I know I'm not always the easiest person to be around, but my intentions aren't malicious. I try to please everyone, and sometimes, it blows up in my face. So for that, I'm sorry, and I'm trying to work on my humbleness and social accessibility. What I mean by that is, just being an easier person to talk to, someone to relate to. I tend to sometimes distance myself, but still try to be the center of attention. This really isn't the way to do things because to get, you have to give. If I want friendship, I need to give it too. My friends have been more than understanding with me, and for that, I thank you.

Finally, 2010 has held some of the best friendships I've had the opportunity of making. People like Simon, Abbi, Aya, Dani, Melissa, Piera, Quetzalli, Meghan, Stephanie, Lizz, Nikki, Mason, Richard, Claire, Alana, Meghan H., Matthew, Hunter, Melissa, Chloe, Jessica, Marcus, Michelle, Aubreya etc. If I forgot your name, I'm very sorry, I'm just trying to make a point. Also, I've also had the opportunity to talk to some of the most down-to-earth and amazing celebrities on Earth, some of which I still keep in touch with to this day. People like Ned Vizzini, Dania Ramirez, Justin Eugene Evans, and Ross Marquand. To those people, I'm more than grateful that you let me interview you, and really get a chance to get to know you better.

I just want to wish everyone on Earth, all 6 billion of you, a happy new year, and 2011 will be awesome. I can feel it. To end this post, I'd like to post some of the great things people have told me about the blog. These comments have made me so grateful that people can relate to what I say. You guys, the fans, the readers, whatever you want to call it, you guys are the reason I write. Without you, this blog would've been over by it's second or third week. I'm eternally grateful, that even if I decide to retire from this blog in 6 months, that I had the opportunity to do this in the first place, and make you guys laugh, cry, think, whatever it is I did to help you. Now, don't worry, I'm not going to retire from writing in 6 months. Unless of course everyone decides to abandon me. Just kidding. But anyway, on to the comments, and again, thank you so much for your continued support, and I hope you all have an amazing 2011. I know I will.

"Oh my gosh(: Joey..You have such an amazing blog; I'm blown away every time I read it (I know it sounds corny but it's true :D) I LOVE reading it anytime I get a chance (: Please don't ever stop (:"

"I hope that you turn your blog into a book. I never was so interested in a blog at all, I didn't even know what it was, but it changed my life."

"Your blogs bring joy to my life."

"I love your point of view on things."

"I love your blog. Every time you post that you have a new blog, I read it. It's very refreshing, funny and real. I love it. Keep posting and I'll keep reading!"

Thanks for reading :)