As my finger wandered around the buttons on

the remote on New Year's day, I sat wondering

how different 2009 is going to be from 2008.

Then I realised, how can it be different if i

don't make it?



2008 was an interesting year for me.



It was a year of getting off my ass and getting

a job and working towards making a name for

myself in the writing world.



It was a year of meeting new people and having

fun. Socialising was key.



It was a year in which I finally went to Bali,

after countless second-hand experiences.



It was a year when I realised that even the

closest friend can sometimes turn the other

way.



It was a year I finally got my decade of a dream -

my guitar.



It was a year that I faithfully watched

every episode of American Idol.



It was a year where I spent my first New Year's

Eve away from the usual.



It was a year when I fell in love with an old

movie star.



It was a year when I saw the first wedding of

friends.



It was a year that I truly dreaded and enjoyed.



A good year with occasional bad turns.



What is 2009 going to be like? It's only 4 days

into the new year and I'm already stifled with

a fever. But that's not going to get me down.

I have a couple of aims for the year. And well

in a year's time, I'll write and let you know if

they were reached.

Happy New Year and all the best for 2009!