And so we are into 2010. Last night, especially when watching the fireworks, I kept thinking about the previous NYE. I knew exactly where I was – in hospital, with Sam and my roommate Karina. We decorated our ward with balloons, played card games, watched fireworks on a small crappy TV, and talked about where we’d spend the next NYE. In the 365 days between NYE 2009 and NYE 2010, so much happened. I still cannot really get a grip on how big 2009 was. Every year between 1985 and 2007, things were quite boring and stable. They were happy, and content, and fun, but they were also predictable. 2008 mixed things up a bit, and 2009 changed everything. I think that 2010 will be a lot of fun, and I enter 2010 with very different experiences, expectations and events to look forward to, and it is all because of what happened in 2009. 2009 was the year that laid the groundwork, that introduced me to some new and amazing people, and that showed me that I really, truly can choose what direction my life goes in. Life is not one predictable straight line, and what other people do affect you a lot, but ultimately you choose your reaction and there is still a lot of choice left in life.
2009 was a year of the lowest lows, but also the highest highs. There was a lot in between, and there were quite a few mid-range lows, but also a number of mid-range highs. And that’s what life is, isn’t it? It’s good and bad and happy and sad. It’s rain and storms and beautiful sunny days. It’s disappointment and excitement. It’s love and laughter and friendship. It’s happy moments and content moments and forbidden moments. And it’s fucking amazing.
