2008 Year in Review

Last Post: "She's So High" by Tal Bachman

(Note: I know this is/has been covered, but his was the version that was played on the radio)

"The lights go out and I can't be saved

Tides that I tried to swim against

Have brought me down upon my knees

Oh I beg, I beg and plead singing"

Well, it's that time of year again. Actually a bit past. I wasn't going to do this at first, but the plan is to focus on the positive. Let's see how that plan works out shall we:

I told a few friends that 2007 was like a locomotive. I just kept right on going, even when the bridge went out right in front of me. 2008 was like a roller coaster. There were some big highs, but some crashing lows too.

"Come out of things unsaid

Shoot an apple off my head and a

Trouble that can't be named

A tiger's waiting to be tamed singing"

So to start off on the right foot, I was terribly depressed from late December 2007 until mid February. Strangely it was my birthday (my 30th for those keeping count) that turned the tide. For the most part I was just trying to get through school, getting my projects done along with helping a number of classmates with theirs.

Also with school, I was on the Grad Show committee. I was mostly there to make sure the needs of Motion Image were met, but it was still a great experience. We managed to pull off a great show, and with many movies complete, I graduated with great marks.

My placement for school got me a job at Image Works, which was a great start for a new career. I'm still there now and there is plenty of work to do. There hasn't been quite as much adventure tied to this job as my previous one, but it's good work.

"You are

You are"

The summer was interesting. I worked. I didn't go anywhere. Okay, that's sad.

I met a girl, which was great... fell in love, which was terrible.

Ultimately she has become a great friend, and I could not imagine not having her in my life. Also I have strengthened another friendship which has been great... I hope she think so too.

"Come out upon my seas,

Cursed missed opportunities

Am I part of the cure

Or am I part of the disease, singing"

I moved out of that crappy suite and into an apartment-style condo. This was a huge boost, really, and the heated, underground parking has been wonderful.

In gaming news, I started playing World of Warcraft when school ended. As of this writing my main is at level 63. Obviously I've been a more casual player than some but I think I get my money's worth.  Wizard's opted to print more money by releasing the 4th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. I opted to DM for my group and am running a game featuring an epic story-line. I hope that works out.

"And nothing else compares

You are

You are"

As it is the rest of the year kinda continued on. There weren't any other major incidents, which may actually be a good thing. I'm hoping for a calm, quiet year. Hopefully I can meet that special someone, but I've got enough to keep going for a while either way.

Yeah, 3 out of 5 would be a good rating. There were some great moments, but I spent too much time depressed.

"Home, home where I wanted to go."