I could never have predicted the events of 2011. Another eventful year is almost at an end. I know that change is the only constant in life but I am always amazed at how much change occurs in 12 months, both offline and online.

Though my first love will always be SWBF2 I added a new game this year and I now enjoy HAWX. It is actually easier on my visual senses which is a relief. It isn't easy pacing myself when I enjoy my games so much but it is no fun being ill because of a game either so I am learning some balance. Also during the year I met some great new people, renewed old friendships, continued with my art, wrote some poems, sung on youtube and published a book. I can't believe most of that lol. Of course it is allways nice to chat to my friends when circumstances permit and I did that a lot =)

Not every change that occurred in 2011 was an easy one and there were some sad times, some people disappeared, there were too many funerals attended and too many problems to deal with. Prayer and my friends helped me through the rough times. Friends also shared smiles and games during the good times. I can only pray that I gave others some hope and smiles in return.

I changed clans this year which was totally unforeseen. The members of *AUS* have been great. I enjoy being a useful participant in such a long standing and well respected group. During the past 10 months with *AUS* I have learnt an enormous amount about being an admin. I appreciate the efforts put forth by others to run the many local tourneys and events. The Australian/NZ SWBF2 community is a vibrant and enthusiastic group and everyone does their part to keep alive a favourite game of mine for which I am grateful.

My deepest thanks to all of my Australian and International friends for their support as I await the next changes...