One For The Road

Occasions like weddings, birthdays and New Year's Eve always provide plenty of fodder for some self-indulgent navel gazing. Then again, for those of us who lovingly maintain their blog, who needs an occasion? It's hard to believe that ten years ago we were bringing in the much-hyped new millenium. Looking back, it was probably the most enjoyable New Year's Eve I've had - a small bunch of us gathered at a friends' place for a barbecue, while looking out over the hill at the fireworks from the city. The wall clock at my friend's was out of sync with what was on the TV so we actually missed the countdown. Ten years later, we've all gone our separate ways. I tend to agree with HEL's summary of the last ten years, in that it's been an ugly decade - on a global and less global scale.

Change has gotten no easier to deal with, describing an immature male as a man-child still sounds better than calling an immature female a woman-child, and repeating the same mistakes is still easier than doing the right thing. Indulging and excusing bad habits continues to be easier than breaking them, even if it makes things more difficult in the long run, and dwelling (and whining) about what one doesn't have is still more convenient than showing some gratitude for what one does have.

Here's to good things happening to good people for a change, good health, more perspective, less grudges, more peace, and maybe even breaking some sh**ty habits in the new year. A happy, prosperous and healthy new year to everyone out there. Stay safe in these heady times.