Great Scott! It's the Future! NYE 2009-2010

Embarking upon a new year causes one to take the opportunity to reflect, to regret, and to map out a new beginning. When thinking about a topic to kick off this new year I focused on the resolutions we make and the way in which we may often find ourselves failing to follow through by year's end. Perhaps it’s all about coming to understand and gain perspective into the topic which we resolve to fix in the coming new year. Given that this blog's topics frequently hover around the male/female relationship, it might seem obvious to choose a topic which gives me cause to write a weekly commentary. Something in which all of this wordy hubbub revolves, and we must all come to understand before we can resolve to make it right. But the thing is, we have grown up entertained, enthralled, and inspired by film and television. Our morals, beliefs, hopes and dreams have, whether we choose to accept it or not, been influenced by the 2-dimensional images that have been reflected back upon us. We've grown up watching films that centered on love defying all odds, amazing story arcs that hinge on a single coincidence, and tales that always end happily. Growing into adulthood, some people let the romantic comedies or dramas still lead them to believe that life and love comes about just as effortlessly, which just makes real life seem that much more drab. Don't let life be guided by the ramblings of Hollywood writers, or even worse, nameless internet proverbs, and chain letters full of quirky clever fortune cookie worthy advice. When looking back on the past year, think of all the experiences you might have taken for granted and when they occurred. Map out, in reverse, the path your life has taken the last couple years, after doing so, you might be surprised at what kind of New Year's Resolutions you come up with.

Happy New Years, Happy 2010.... now where is my G-D flying car?