2008 did not impress me

Well the year is winding down and the lists of bests are starting to pour in. If anybody knows me past my "cool" facade, they will know I sickly obsess over all things related to criticism, ratings, rankings, and lists. Well 2008 was a bad year for best of lists. I don't even think I can create a list of the 10 best movies I saw in 2008 because honestly, I can only think of about two that are worthy. Music wise, I didn't listen to a ton of new stuff this year, but rather stuck mostly to the classics. I'm not gonna bother making a list quite yet because honestly it will probably look very similar to every other list out there, and I have still yet to give much newly released hip-hop stuff a chance. I'm assuming 2008 will be looked back upon in history books as a year filled with a non-stop onslaught of politics. I will never forget being caught i the middle of the political whirlwind, but I am glad it has finally come to pass. The theme of the year was very much "Change" and I can without a doubt say, that was the theme of my life this year as well. I wish I could have clinged to some things, but I guess the mystery of life had other plans for me. I have no idea where I am going past a couple of days in front of me, but I'm not worried. I am always strangely content. Maybe its because of my outlook on life. I don't know, but I am looking forward to the continuing adventure in 2009. It is going to be a good year. I believe people are going to need each other more than ever in the months and possibly years to come, and I can't wait to see the American spirit of cooperation shine through ( I finally finished The Grapes of Wrath).

P.S. This post had not purpose other than to get my fingers ready to type my Political Research and Statistics term paper.