"I know things have been difficult this year . . ."

Since it's the end of the year and the perfect time to reflect upon the highs and lows of 2006, I present to you my OFTL style recap.

Lesbians found: 500 +
Lesbians kissed: 4
Straight women kissed: 1
Gay men kissed: 1
Lesbians tackled: 3
First dates: 9
First dates that led into second dates: 1
Times I got dumped: 2
Times I dumped someone: 1
Biggest lesbian drama moment: Provincetown
Biggest concentration of lesbians found in one place: The free Toshi Reagon concert in Prospect Park last July
Dating status at the start of 2006: Single
Dating status at the end of 2006: Single

When I opened up the Christmas card that arrived from Holly, it read, "I know things have been difficult this year, but I'm glad we're friends. Here's to a great new year." Well no shit. 2006 has been anything but banal. Difficult? Yes. Exciting? Yes. Tiring? Yes.

There was something about that Christmas card, something that led a sense of finality to the year and to my relationship with Holly. But as one door closes, another one opens.

Here's to a great new year indeed.