This is the time of the year when I have...
This is the time of the year when I have to face my failures for the past one year. On my count I dissapointed at least three persons; in truth I probably profoundly failed more than five.
So I'm sorry I failed you; I'm broken like that.
On the other hand I did achieve a couple of items I'm proud of. So it wasn't a total letdown, and there's always reason to fight another day.
Thanks for your greetings. For what it's worth, I still think I can make some contribution to your life. So talk to me more, I can be your prime example of what-not-to-do.