Reflections on 2007

So it's December 31st again, so, as a tradition, this is the moment for me to look back on this past year, and kinda decide on the good things and the bad things that have happened over these past 12 months. I always like doing this, so that a year later I can read it back, and sorta compare the stuff I wrote back then, with the current situation.

So, let's start with the good stuff. In January I started with my current job. I remember being a bit apprehensive... would I be doing alright? What if I downright sucked? Turns out: it's going really well. I like my job, I like my company, I like my co-workers! It's all great. Next week I'll be doing this for exactly a year, and I still like it as much, if not more, as I did one year ago.

The second most important thing I achieved in 2007, is quitting soking. On september 11th, I puffed away my very last cigarette. Since then, I haven't smoked again, not even one tiny puff. And to tell you the truth: I don't miss it, at all. I feel better, smell better, have a lot of spare money left. There's really just no advantages to smoking, so I'm really pleased, and really proud of myself for being able to quit. If I would have known it was this easy, I would have quit ages ago.

Of course, then there's the stuff you never really take the time to appreciate. I'm thinking of being healthy, having family and friends, living in a great city. You know, stuff you normally just take for granted, but really do deserve praise every now and then.

On the bad side: I still haven't been able to keep a relationship going. Earlier this year I sorta hooked up with E. again, except that hooking up isn't really the right word. We went out for three weeks and we kissed, but after that, it basically really ended between us. There are days when I just can't seem to cope wih it, and there are days when it's all just fine just the way it is. I guess it may take a while for it to really be okay, but I'm getting there.

As I cannot really come up with any more lows for this past year, I guess it's safe to say 2007 has been good to me. I sure hope 2008 will be even better!