Next year it can only get better, right??

[Bengalz]

"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" is a phrase I've often heard. 2008 has been a historic year on many fronts but we must remember that it isn't the first. We are a spoiled society and spoiled generation - just think of what our grandparents and our parents have had to endure in their time - and they have survived. It is our time to learn and there are many lessons to be had from the events in our world today.

My greatest wish for 2009 is that we take those lessons and use them wisely. Hang in there - life is definitely worth living - even in the tough times.

[pomtzu]

Next year can only get better??? We can only hope and pray!

[Kfamr]

Here's to hoping next year isn't filled with losing two important people, stressful job situations, family gatherings ending in fights, and sh*tty friends.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I know that 2009 has to be a much better year. I'm trying to stay positive because 2008 has been one of my worst years ever. I've had flooding, water damage, gastritis, computer problems, lost a roommate of 3+ years,2 co-workers had fires in their apt.'s, and problems with my cats. I'm very thankful that I still have a job, a roof over my head and enough food and water. I hope that everyone will have a better 2009.

[catnapper]

Count me in on hoping 2009 is better than '08! I think for a lot of us, it can only get better.... it certainly can't get worse!!!

But as bad as 2008 has been, I stop to remind myself the good things that have happened. Otherwise, I'd be inundated in an overwhelming pile of helplessness.