New Beginnings

New Year. Same old us. Then what is there to cheer about?

I have heard a lot of cynicism about celebrating what is essentially just a change of date. Nothing changes. Nothing extraordinary or exceptional happens. Our problems remain just as they were earlier. Then why do so many people go crazy at the stroke of midnight? All the parties, the exchange of greetings, the merriment. Why?

Personally, the new year for me represents a new beginning. An opportunity to look at things afresh. To take a look at what happened and plan for the days ahead.

The past year was one of great joy and learning. There were occasional sorrows but nothing major.
And this new year holds a lot of promise. I hope to get back to studying. To move out of my house and live on my own. To learn how to drive. To travel and explore more places. Cannot call these resolutions. Some of them are inevitables, some plans.

It is this new beginning which I think each one of us should celebrate because it isn't always that one pauses and thinks and plans for the future!

What are you looking forward to in 2005?