Jan 1, 2009

As the end of the year approaches, (not only but most significantly) media create an overwhelming excitement and expectation that this is THE END of certain period and everything will be different, starting Jan, 1. I've never understood this all-of-a-sudden-Make-a-resolution!ness, and have never been surprised by the inevitable subsequent forget-your-resolution-and-go-back-to-the-old-you-you've-swore-you-hatedness that usually starts around Jan 15 of the same year.

Another New Years Eve's feature that's been eluding me is the irresistible need to get all orally transmitted infections that are currently present amongst the population of your county. Perhaps it's the desire to lengthen the Christmas holiday or a part of fulfilling the "spend less money on medication by naturally-earned stronger immunity" resolution.

To be honest, however, I should admit that I too have taken part last night. I was wise enough to not make a resolution, but I did kiss a considerable number of people. At least I can blame it on gin and tonic. Champagne. Cinzano.Wine. The first Cuban of my life.....Happy new year everyone!