At 36,023 feet above Arizona, surrounded by strangers on New Years Eve ...I am reflective. 2017 was the most difficult year of my life and yet the most rewarding. If ever I was unclear, I now know exactly who I am. This year delivered a great many blows to the heart. None of which however were a surprise. I’ve encountered these disappointments...in love, in friendship and in career before and yet I carried on hand-in-hand. Loyal and hopeful. I expected circumstances would change to my charming will. My expectations were, and always have been great and unrealistic. I made difficult decisions and backed away from unhealthy situations. And so, with precious space made available, I invested in cherished and sincere friends, explored new and honest paths in my work, enjoyed the company of beautiful lovers and hiked to places near and far. It is not our place to change something or someone but it is our responsibility to stay or to leave. Into 2018 I go...literally skipping New Years Eve AND New Years Day in route to New Zealand.... Solo on an adventure of a life time. Scared, anxious, excited, nostalgic, proud and hopeful. Happy New Year to all from the clouds with clarity. Nick Cave (w/Cheryl Pope) photographed in Chicago by yours truly for Time. #happynewyear #nickcave #chicago #cherylpope #sharingiscaring