To … George W. Bush and Bill Clinton: Thanks for throwing aside politics and coming together to help Haiti.

To … Frodo and Sam: Best of luck on your voyage to Mordor. Kisses!

To … the Office of Residence Life: Thanks for opening the dorms a day early so freshmen can get a head start on drinking.

To … 2009: You were a great, crappy year.

To … Barack Obama: for changing the date of his speech so it wouldn’t interfere with the “Lost” premiere.

To … Papa Snus and friends: Thanks for a memorable weekend, at least what I can remember of it.

To … my parents: Thanks for selling my car while I studied abroad.

To … Rose: Way to not show up and make us play singles beer pong.