2007 is at it's end. This is quite literally my last chance to write something this year, as I'm moving into a year that is supposed to quite literally redefine my life. What is the defining moment of the year? That's a very difficult question to answer.
Perhaps it is the violence and nightmares that still run rampant throughout the world. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to plod along, and purges and assassinations run wild. 2007 was a far cry from the peaceful world of tomorrow that our parents' generation had looked forward to.
Maybe it was science. This year, global warming was finally acknowledged as a true threat. Scientists are finally starting to work towards alternative energy sources, even though many companies are only doing "feel good" measures such as producing hybrid cars that don't actually save the environment due to production wastes.
Most likely, the most defining events in 2007 for most of the western world included the television writers' strike and the antics of celebrities. This is something that we should really work to remedy in 2008. If we're lucky, we'll overcome our shortcomings as a species, and maybe get to that world of tomorrow someday after all.
2007 for me was a mixed bag. My career continues to chug along, and I learned how to ride a bike. One could say I've kept myself busy. What does 2008 hold? I'm not entirely sure. It holds my 25th birthday, and I certainly hope it holds much more. I've always held that my 25th year would be different...perhaps a career change or defining personal moment.
In any case, I wish everyone luck and happiness in 2008. Everyone be careful out there tonight, especially if you're going to be on the road.
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