Reflections on 2006

Every year about this time, I like to think about the things that happened throughout the past year. 2006 was a great year. I had to ask myself why it was so good? I think that anytime you can continue to challenge yourself, go after your goals, and be completely happy that is a really good thing.

Looking around the world so many things are different now..... IE today Saddam Hussein was hung after being found guilty. Now I think that he may have done terrible things to his people but since when did we receive the role of God and decide that it was ok to make decision on whether people live or die. The entire case in court reminded me of a giant theatre performance, determined to make Iraqi's believe that their country is truly democratic. But look at that country now, are they better off now that the US removed Saddam from power???? Not really, it is practically a civil war over there.

It is times like these that I like to remind myself how lucky we actually are to be living in a safe country, rather then other dangerous corners of the world. It is not to be taken for granted. Every day there are stories in the news about violence, terrorism, poverty and famine. I dont know what it is about the holidays but they do make me remember how fortunate I am... and that I would be selfish to not do anything for the less fortunate..... anything at all.

This past year really opened my eyes to a variety of subjects and issues that I really didn't realize I was into. Perhaps it is something about me getting older but all of the sudden the small things actually start to mean stuff to you...... concerts, friends, family, technology, knowledge, arts. The small things that people put so much effort into, to make your life easier or happier.

Ya this post is all over the place but oh well.... its New Years.

I wouldn't give up what I'm doing and what I'm trying to do for the world..... anyways enough with the cheese, I just thought I would share some reflections from 2006. Here is hoping that everyone has a safe, healthy and prosperous new year in 2007.