Goodbye... You've Been Good To Me..

Ah yes, 'tis the last day of 2008. I can't believe it's over. This has probably been the most exciting year in our history. As far as I can remember, I don't remember having such an exciting year. There were some firsts in my own personal life, some very proud moments in this country and across the world. It's also been a year full of negative things, but right now, I wanna focus on the most important stuff that really changed us (and me).

1. I got my first real college job, and got a job promotion as well as a pay raise. Very exciting events. 

2. I flew on a plane across country by myself for the first time. That was also nerve racking but very thrilling!

3. Swimming became exciting again, thanks to Gold Medal record holder Michael Phelps. It was a phenominal Olympics.

4. I got published in a magazine, therefore furthering my experience for my future career. :)

5. I voted in my first election!

6. I got my first sprained ankle.. haha

7. I successfully completed my first year of college..

8. We elected the first (and hopefully not the last) African American President!

There are so many crazy things that happened this year, and this list could go on forever and ever, but I think eight is fitting. 

It's crazy how fast this year has gone by. It really seems like just yesterday I was jumping for joy after God answered my prayer and granted me a job. Or just yesterday when my parents were ringing their hands nervously about their daughter flying solo across the country. Or just yesterday when I was toe tapping my way to celebrating 19 years on this earth. Or just yesterday when I screamed with joy that this Country had finally embraced change. It's amazing that time can go by so fast, in the blink of an eye, and we don't take the time to thank God. Sure, we are in one of the worst economic crisis in decades, and sure many families lost loved ones, and yes, thousands have lost their jobs because of our economic state. Are we alive though? Shouldn't we give thanks for even that? For the fact that, even in our crisis, we can still have food and clothes, and some place for shelter? I'm not sure about you, but there so much we can still thank God for, even in our worst of situations. Let's practice that for the new year.

So, see ya 2008. It's been a blast, and I hope 2009 brings just as many adventures, if not more!