So Long, Farewell!
I figure there's time for one last post in 2009. I suppose I should reflect on all that's come to pass this year, but once was enough for most of it! I'm not one of those people that blames things on the year being a "good" or "bad" year. I don't think that makes any sense at all. I mean, I'm all for nonsense, but that's just silly. I chose to make the decisions I did and I know I'm the one to take the blame (or honor on very rare occasions) for them.
I'd like to think that I learn more each year. That I get wiser or something. I'm not entirely sure that's the case, though. I know I make enough mistakes that I ought to learn something. I get tired of learning them the hard way, but it seems to be the only way I know how!
In general, I'd have to say that I'm not at all sorry to see the end of 2009. I wish that I could go to sleep tonight and wake up to an actual fresh start. To a nice clean house, paid bills, a full bank account, a happy family, a stocked kitchen, healthy, well-behaved pets, a full tank of gas in the Rendezvous, etc. Heck, let's throw in world peace while we're at it!
It hasn't been an easy year, but as I sit here on my couch with my two darling children watching a marathon of the Three Stooges, I know I wouldn't trade my life for anything. It's more fun watching the kids laugh at the Stooges than the show itself. Those people who think black and white shows are dumb are really missing out. Some of the best stuff was filmed in black and white. I love that I get to share it with my kids. I like knowing that we can watch something together without my having to worry if they're going to be exposed to inappropriate things. There's far too much out there waiting to rob them of their innocence as it is.
I hope 2010 is a far better year for all of us. I'm sure it will bring its share of challenges, but may we all meet them with grace and overcome them. May we all be showered in blessings and never take for granted the things that really matter. I wish you health, wealth, and happiness. I also wish you a creative, slightly disturbed sense of humor. Although, really, if you didn't have one of those already, would you even be reading this? Happy New Year!
