It's fair to say 2009 wasn't one of my greatest or most favourite years. To be honest not much has actually happened this year, it's been very static and very uneventful. January was a month of no drinking alcohol and I felt so much better for it, so in the beginning of 2010 I will endeavouring to do the same and lasting until the end of February this time.
If anything this year I have been out and saw a lot more movies, some good, the only really memorable turkey being the appalling 'The Spirit' back in January. Notable movies included Gran Torino and Red Cliff, Watchmen, The Wrestler wasn't bad either, though I wasn't over keen on Mr Tarantino's offering this year. Comedy wise I got to see Jerry Sadowitz and Charlie Chuck amongst others, and would readily see them again. There's been some decent tv on this year, Andrew Marr always captivates me, Coast, the return of Shooting Stars to BBC2, Rick Stein, James May and Oz Clark to name but a few.
Back in May I moved to a new flat, it's very nice and I'm happy here, for now. Newark still is really good, though I do feel confined at times, it's a small place and I do wish there was more to do at times, though I really should look harder I guess.
Personal stuff, well ummm it has been a year of conflict with many really. I don't think I have ever crossed verbal swords with so many people in a single year before, it's like a cloud of contention has been hanging over the place. Some verbal sparring and fall outs have been warranted, some haven't but it has all been a learning curve, I need to be a little less opinionated sometimes and let others get on with things without becoming involved. Some issues like my blog about a pub in town still stand, and I feel I was justified in blogging but it isn't something that affected me or friends, you just move on and go elsewhere, I've no time for avaricious fake people that are propped up by their own self publicity.
My love life has been quiet, no bad thing really, there's been odd interludes but nothing worth any mention to be fair, as I have mentioned about contention, it also clouded any potential relationships but then again I am careful about involvement these days.
I've enjoyed reading lots of books this year, mostly history ones, philosophy and secular humanist type books. Yep, this year more than ever I have developed a keen interest in all things agnostic and secular etc.
As for 2010, well I have plans, quite a few in fact as there has been much thinking and musings here of late. Firstly I want to feel fitter, lose a bit of weight and generally feel healthier in myself, as 2009 has been plagued with feeling ill quite a lot, and I am sure this is down to not being as fit as I could be. I want to travel more and I'm always making plans to do just that.
Generally I want 2010 to be a peaceful year, a healthier year, a more productive year laced with lots of adventures, travel and laughter. So here's to it !
