Here in Stockholm, it was already dark by 3:30pm.  Sure, this is normal winter for Northerners. I have to get used to it. Somewhere over the Atlantic enroute to Schiphol, the flight attendant came on the speaker. "Happy New Year!. Now we celebrate with champagne!" in a heavy Dutch accent.

2008? Already here? Unbelievable.

I remember watching fireworks over Luleå same time last year like it was yesterday: grateful for blessings in 2006, and trying to figure out what I wanted to accomplish in 2007.

I can honestly ask myself - Where did 2007 go?. It seems like a blur of busyness and equally time-consuming personal projects. As I decompress these few early days of January, significant 2007 events will become isolated and remembered.

Time seems to be flying much faster than I'd ever imagined before. My theory? I believe the world is spinning much faster on its axis.

Proof of this?? Tomorrow is already the 3rd! Where did the 2nd go??!!

Anyways, I will be here for the next month - working, writing, travelling - with maybe a quick jaunt to Finland via boat.

Gott Nytt År!!