So long 2008 - better days ahead!

2008 was just not that good a year for us.  We had a lot of external stresses coming at up, and things are pretty bleak financially right now, but we do have quite a bit to be thankful for.  Some random thoughts as we end it -

We managed to stay in a house for the whole year, and would like to continue doing so for 2009.

Trish lost her job, but has a great chance of getting something better, where she doesn't have to work for a two-faced prick.

In the last few weeks, my art career is showing signs of coming back to life, and I have some very clear-cut goals for it during 2009.

My son has joined the Navy and will be shipping out in July.  He won't have to worry about the economy, a mortgage, car payment, or health insurance for the next 4 years, and he gets to see the world on someone else's dime.  Very proud of him.

That's about it, off the top of my head.  I have a feeling that a lot of the crap that's been going on in this country will subside quite a bit when George W leaves office.  It's my sincere hope that Obama can inject some feelings of confidence in Americans again and we can go through a robust rebuilding process.  Time will tell, though.  I am expecting my life to look very different 12 months from now!

Peace.