By Jason Snell

December 31, 2014 6:22 PM PT

Happy New Year

Note: This story has not been updated for several years.

As I write this, I’ve been to one New Year’s party (hosted by English friends, so the celebration was in GMT) and am about to head to another, more Pacific Time-focused party. (Though presumably we will stop and acknowledge the ball dropping in Times Square at 9 p.m. Such is life in one of the last populated time zones to celebrate the new year.)

2014 has been a year of dramatic change in my life. Thanks to everyone out there who has offered their support and encouragement as I embark on the next phase of my professional life. It’s appreciated.

Onward to 2015!

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