While we raise a glass (of sparkling cider for us minors), let's remember 2009.
What are the mistakes you made? How can you learn from them?
What is something you wish hadn't happened? What is something wonderful that happened?
What is something you wish you'd done? What is something you accomplished?
Have you lost anyone special to you? Have you made new friends?
What was the highlight of your year?
Reflect on how you think you've changed in the last year. For better or for worse? Or do you feel that you've changed at all?
Finally, remember 2009 as a whole. Think of how it will stand out from past years.
Now to look at the year ahead. A whole new year. A year to start things over... to begin afresh.
What is something you are looking forward to?
What is something you want to accomplish that you didn't last year?
Do you have a New Year's resolution?
Who are the people you want to spend more time with?
So now, as we raise a glass, we toast to the New Year. May 2010 be filled with peace, joy, and love. May its events help to form you as a person. May you help those around you and may those around you help you.
Have a Happy New Year, plus more!
