2009's gone. 2010's here.
Do you ever get a strange feeling when New Year's Eve comes?
I do. It's like a half-sense of loss and regret. It's also like a very weird sense of awe and amazement, that the time can pass so quickly. In the beginning of the year, you think it can last forever.... and then, in a flash, a blink of an eye, it's gone.
Last night my mum and dad were staring at the TV, counting down the seconds to 2010. I was on the bed, staring at the radio clock, doing the same thing, but with the strange sad feeling.
Ten...
Nine...
Eight...
Seven...
Six...
Five...
Four...
Three...
Two...
I rolled over on the bed and groaned. A long, loud groan.
One...
"HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!" my mum screamed, rushing in to me. She then slipped on her sandals and screamed it to the budgies. Then to the turtle. Then she grabbed the phone and started texting. My dad did too.
Guess what were my first words of greeting to 2010.
"NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"
I recall 2009 fondly. Memories of camp, Awards Night, photoshoot. My first day being a senior. When I pierced my ears. Laughter and tears, love and heartbreak. Loss and gain. Anger, anxiety, doubt, fear, exasperation.
Oh, and finally, faith and God.
Well, it's all over now. A new year has come, and I again must climb the ladder. The Ladder of Life. Well, so as I call it.
I have a birthday announcement to make.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!!!!
Yeah, I know it's on December 28, and I'm almost a week late. Sorry.
Have a blessed 8th year, Ryan! I hope you enjoy yor Warrior Cats website hunting game (I never know how you only failed twice in WindClan and ShadowClan-you must have some secret tactic).
Love,
Your cousin, Zhao Yu a.k.a Blueshadow ;>
