How do you measure a year?
Now that 2008 will be over in a few hours here on the West Coast, it feels appropriate to reflect on how “good” this past year was. As we look back on 2008, many might say that this year was a “bad” year because of the financial crisis. Several jobs were lost, investment accounts dwindled, real estate dropped, savings disappeared, and century-old multinational firms went bankrupt. Many people would gladly wish to forget this year ever happened due to these unfortunate events.
However, I feel otherwise. To me, this year was unforgettable, because I choose to measure my year with love. This year has brought me so many new friends and memories that I would consider it one of the most life-changing years of my life. I was able to see my uncle in Las Vegas, my cousins in Canada, meet new people in Chicago, go on a case competition in Texas, visit my friends in New York, and cruise with my family to Mexico. I also went rock-climbing, white-water rafting, and karaokeing. Not to mention that over this past summer and my last semester at Berkeley, I have made friends that I will remember for a long time to come. To me, this year was a chance to explore and experience life in a whole new way. Each year is really what you make of it, and this one was special in its own way.
Measure your year in love. Happy New Year, everyone!
