My clever Googler friend asked early in December, "How was 2011? A good year? A bad year?"

My answer: "It was incredible, unbelievable."

This video shares why.

I wish I had a photo of meeting up with Michaela in Manila and Alison in Paris. Meet-ups with people around the world meant so much this year.

Another highlight of 2011 was meeting new people, especially at TED Global and TEDx (you know who you are Kevin E., Monte & Sara).

Thanks for a great year all who made this journey possible. Big, sloppy dog kisses from Mufasa to the wonderful dogsitters.

The perfect song is Sara Bareilles' "Many the Miles."

Happy New Year. May 2012 bring joy, wonder and connection to us all.