Your timing is good, you know -- because I think everyone is looking for someone fresh to read. I've totally run out of ideas at this point. And the fact that you do reviews -- I can't even tell you how much that means to me. There are so few reviewers, and even fewer readers who actually seem like they've taken some time to think about your piece, and you're one of the best.

I don't mean to threadjack but I was reading some of the other comments and I'll be honest, it is a different experience for me this year too. I'm glad there are new people but I find myself eagerly looking for entries from last year's participants. I just feel like I know them somehow better. And I'm completely conflicted about points and competition, which probably comes out in my team posts! I'm a competitive person, but I hate making people post when they don't want to. So if I'm sending you mixed messages, the fault is entirely mine.