New Year, New Rant

First of all, Happy New Year to everyone (even if I’m the only reader J)! My inquisitive mind always wonders why we make such a hubbub over each new year; however as I get older, I'm beginning to cherish this time and the opportunity it affords us - to look back at the challenges we faced (personally and as a whole), how we dealt with them, and how they molded us.

Granted, I never was one to truly question a reason to celebrate anything, as it was always a reason to laugh it up with family and friends. Yes, even this self-proclaimed hermit enjoys the occasional social event, although it does take me longer to regroup with each passing year.

Personally, I had my fair share of “experiences” that on any given day could be perceived as negative or positive. To summarize this in a cryptic and wordy phrase, the year was “a non-stop singular stroll through a somberly, progressive village where each passing window was a glimpse into different aspects of the soul of a man-child.”

And not to buck tradition, I’m finally ready to proclaim my 2010 resolution, which is two-fold:

1. 1. Make more of an effort to investigate and practice my budding interest in Buddhism.

2. 2. Enjoy life, no matter what it sets at my feet.