Apple's Last Macworld! Say It Isn't So!

In my last blog post, I wrote about my Life List and all the items I wished to accomplish in my lifetime. Under goals to check off, I listed:

• Go to Macworld (even if I can only afford the expo)
• See Steve Jobs' Macworld keynote address

Today, my earth shattered when I got the sad news that the upcoming Macworld Expo in January would be Apple's last, and Steve Jobs would not be giving the final keynote address. Suddenly, I felt I will never get the chance to mark these two items off my Life List.

As a lover of all things Apple, I feel Macworld Expo will not be the same without Apple's presence. If there was ever a year to attend Macworld, this would most certainly be the year. Unfortunately, the state of the economy and being a responsible parent is hindering my decision to go up there. I honestly do not see Macworld in my future, but I guess I can always live vicariously through the people I follow on Twitter who are lucky enough to attend this momentous event.

UPDATE: Poll Results 12/16/08 - 12/23/08

Will Macworld Expo survive without Apple's participation?
20% Yes
80% No
00% Meh