I'll start by saying it's nice to come back onto SAUK. I've been away from this forum since about August/September and with 2013 coming to an end it's only right I should return and share with you guys my perspective on 2013.

I very much started 2013 in the same way i'll approach the arrival of 2014. Pessimistic and a mind filled with uncertainty about which direction my life will go in in the coming year.

It is however good to report that overall that 2013 has seen...