I have taken great joy in writing in this journal for the past two and half years.  I have met wonderful friends along the way...ones in which I'm sorry I never had the chance to actually meet face to face.  You know who you are.

There comes a time when all things transcend their purpose.  That time has come.  A close friend and confidant during times of great joy, sorrow, excitement, and tedium, I now kiss it good-bye.