New Year's Ramble

My sister always chides me when I haven't updated my blog in a few days. I have nothing job-related to say, nevertheless, here I am. I can't disappoint the fans, man.

I used to marvel at the change every time a new year rolled around. I would have to stop myself, laugh, shake my head and erase every time I wrote the wrong year when dating my homework. I would sit back, those first few fresh new days and think, "Wow, this year never seemed like it would really come. 2000! Aren't we supposed to be driving flying cars and living on Mars by now?"

This year, for some reason, 2005 doesn't seem as awe-inspiring as the new years used to feel. I don't feel like something wonderful washed over me at the stroke of midnight on January 1st. 2005 simply slipped in quietly and sat down, making itself comfortable.

However, even though it came in quietly, I still feel that this is going to be a good year for everyone I know. I feel the weight of the great things that could happen sitting comfortably on my shoulders. I think about everything that we could accomplish and I smile. I haven't made any resolutions to be broken in one week's time. I have however, let myself live one day at a time. I have prayed for my friends and families desires to manifest this year. I have accepted that I've been graced with another year, and that I should make it better than the last. 2004 wasn't half bad, but 2005 will be even better. I can feel it.

This was supposed to be an elegant essay on the new year, but it doesn't feel so elegant now that I've typed it out. But I suppose it's better than not writing anything at all. Happy New Year to you, and I hope your 2005 is grand.