How do YOU measure a year?

I know, I know. 500, 25 thousand, 600 minutes. I know all that already. But really, how DO you measure a year? Is it how successful you were? Is it how much money you made? Is it keeping your "status" in tact with friends and family? Is it how you carried yourself throughout the year? Is is anything that matters?

I know it sounds corny and cliche, but.... how about love? I mean, really?

My hope for 2008 is for us to love each other a little bit better. Maybe we should try to pay a little more attention to each other. Maybe we should take the time to stop and smell the roses. Let's appreciate life a little bit more. Is that too much to ask?

Today I read every blog I've posted here. My first blog was in January of 2006. It's baffling what 2 years can do for you, how much can change in that length of time.

2007 kicked my ass. I have nothing but high hopes for 2008, and I'm entering this year with a positive outlook. Let's put on our party shoes and boogie down.

With that being said, I wish all of my friends a happy and healthy new year. I love you all to pieces. I mean it!

I ask you to remember that tomorrow is not promised. R.I.P. Aimee Gumpper 7/87 - 1/08.