2009 was a pretty good year. It was much better than 2008, which was a shitty year for me. I’m hoping for even better in 2010. The only complaint about 2009 was that work got a little too crazy at times mostly due to outside factors. I’m not going to complain too much, because crazy is better than boring.
I’ve probably given more to charity this year than all previous years combined. I have given to: Autism Speaks, The American Red Cross, The Humane Society, and The Andy Roddick Foundation.
I didn’t get a lot of electronic gadgets this year. The biggest one I got was an iPhone. It is the best gadget ever.
The place I’m living in now was supposed to be short-term. I should be out of here when my lease runs out in July. I don’t like the place. I don’t like the neighborhood. I don’t like not having a fenced yard. I’m going to start looking for something soon.
The decade is also ending tonight. This decade I’ve had the best times of my life and the worst times of my life. Of course, I’m looking to make things better in the next decade.
Right now I’m enjoying another quiet New Year’s Eve at home with the dog. I’m finishing my Lord of the Rings re-watch today as is tradition. I used to watch the New Year’s Eve stuff on TV, but not anymore. Who knows what I’ll be doing tonight. Maybe next year I’ll go out somewhere.
I really enjoy these 2-week Christmas breaks we get every year. I know the dog likes having me around more. I spent the first few days working on a few projects but since then I’ve been in full enjoyment mode.
I went to Jackson for Christmas, but stayed for only a day. Once again I just wanted to be in my own home and the dog was unhappy being cooped up. I didn’t have a lot of Christmas spirit this year until Christmas Eve. I’ve enjoyed having a low-key year in terms of holidays and not doing much to celebrate. Next year I think I want to start some of my own traditions. Maybe I’ll do that traveling thing I keep telling myself I’m going to do. One of these years I want to spend Christmas in my home even if I have to buy tickets for everyone.
Once again there weren’t a lot of gifts because people didn’t have money to spend. I know Christmas isn’t all about getting presents, but I do miss getting presents. I like being surprised. Maybe things will be better next year. What did I get?
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1 on blu-ray
- A new wallet to replace the one I accidentally washed a while back
- Dexter coasters (early present that I got a few months ago)
I did buy myself some CDs, clothes, video games, and blu-rays. Every time I tried shopping for others, I found good deals on stuff that I wanted for myself. I’m going to get good use out of everything.