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I stop the preparations of a New Years Eve dinner to give some words to the philes and all the people that were part of what many have titled "The Year of the Phile"
I realize that in many latitudes 2009 has arrived already, celebrations are on full blown manner, and people may already be on their beds exhausted after partying, but that won't stop me from adding some parting words to good old 2008.
On a year which main events cooked up in 2007, nothing could had prepared us for the rollercoaster that this 12-month party has been; so many fan gatherings, so many experiences, so many new friendships, one movie, thousands of tears, of smiles, of screams, but over all, a year that may never be forgotten, because in many ways, it changed so many lives.
Besides the obvious references to economy and political matters that have made 2008 conflictive, it was a year of hope, of emotions, of risks, a time to live life at its fullest for many of us, and I wish, from the bottom of my heart, that 2009 learns from its now departing brother, and provides us with new opportunities, new desires, more strength, forgiveness, patience and love for mankind.
Back when 2008 started, I followed a tradition of doing something different the first 12 days of the year, and writing all the experiences down. I went back to that diary today, those 12 days back in January were exciting, unexpected, new, hopeful, some conflicted, some just a piece of heaven... If I were to believe that each one of those days represented each month of this year, I think it pretty much sums it all up maybe by coincidence, but I will sure keep this tradition in mind.
I invite you to seize the day, to plan, but not to expect, to see the good and keep the hope, to dare, to try, to fight... in one word: Live.
Thank you for being part of this community; Philes may be the answer to every heartache, to every question, and the future of a world that may be bitter and cold. I've experienced that if something has been created out of this fandom is the wonderful sense of a Family that we all belong to, that we all count on, and that at the end, we all relate to.Â
If The X-Files were to leave something for posterity, besides the obvious achievements that has already brought to this world, would be the fact that, without knowing or planning it, it created families and friendships that are not tied to convenience, but tied by bounds that may be stronger than iron.
May the year 2009 bring all of your desires and leave you wanting more. Hope to see you around.
Good Bye, Year of the Phile, I shall remember you as you were: Great, Exciting & Unique.
Avi Quijada
Features Editor Â
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It is XFN vacation time and what better place to take a break after this whirlwind year than with our fellow Philes in Washington, D.C.?
The Seattle Times, alongside LoveFilm.com, have posted some categories we won't be seeing in the Oscar nominations coming up, but still very enjoyable: 