Good Riddance 2008!

It's about half an hour to midnight. This is the first time I'm actually looking forward to a new year.
2008 has been choke full o'surprises. Here's a quick recap.

01. Failed 4 modules in school.
02. Kept falling sick. Almost exceeded my MC allotment.
03. Had a fish bone stuck in my throat. Lead to a painful throat ulcer.
04. Was hospitalized for suspected heart problem. turned out to be GERD.
05. Kimmie got DVT.
06. Jackie got hospitalized repeatedly.
07. Renai got really sick.
08. Duncan died.
09. Started having nightly seizures.
10. Economic crisis.
11. Princess died.
12. House burnt down.
13. Perseus died.
14. Had a major seizure and was brought to A&E.
15. Mum was hospitalized for pneumonia.

I wanted to list one for each month but I exceeded. On the other hand,

01. Got a permanent position in the lab.
02. Dad got a great job with company car.
03. Lynn came back, even for only a short while.
04. Steph's wedding was a blast.
05. HK trip in October was unforgettable.
06. I got a $7.00 pay increment.
07. I won 80th prize in the company D&D.
08. I won a prize for most innovative costume during the D&D.

Despite it all, I am thankful that we have lots and lots of friends and family that really care and are there for us.

I hope that 2009 will bring everyone better luck.

Happy New Year!