Well, 2009 is over! I could not be happier. How about you? Let me know if you feel the same. I still feel uncertain about the economic, political, and social termoil that 2009 whipped up for us all.

The economy shows signs of life but there are still housing and employment issues looming and who can trust the numbers being put out. I guess we’ll all hold our breath until second quarter.

Politically, I could not be more disenchanted with the whole thing. It seems the game in Washington, DC to make us feel like they are solving problems while finding ways to make us pay more money into a system that seems to be fighting against us while lining their own pockets and this goes for all of them on the hill (republican, independant, democrat, and whoever). I would love to see a complete change this year when we vote in November.

Socially, what a mess. Pretty soon we’ll flinch when someone says Hi to a man named Jack. A lovely quote from a felon comes to mind “can’t we all just get along”. I guess I do not understand how blowing yourself and innocent people up will accomplish anything but pain and anguish. It is ultimately the most selfish thing anyone could do, but I guess they don’t care they are no longer here to hear the crying or see the seas of tears. I know my maker values all life and ours is not up to us to decide when it is over. In fact, that decision is supposed to make things worse for you.

So, with all this good news, what am I going to do about it this year. Economically, I am going to get out of credit card debt. I did the calulation, I should have retired already but the interest payments have kept me employed – bummer. Politically, I am actually going to study the people I vote for office. More work, but I can’t complain if I don’t walk the walk. Socially, I will love my family (they rock), friends (they rock too), and most importantly myself (I will be a rock) more. I will make more friends (where will I find the time or them?). I will volunteer. I have not formally done this and I look forward to it. I can no longer afford to sit back. I am beening called, as we all are, to step into the light, give honest humble thanks, pray, and have them answered. Welcome 2010, this year is going to be challenging and promises to stretch us all. Good luck and blessings to everyone.

Tags: 2010, economic, New Year, political, social

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