matthew.

So it's 2009. I spent the New Year attending some gatherings with old friends. First, Joey and I went to see his high school friend a few towns over. I had Jello shots and sangria and pigs in a blanket, along with some other assorted goods that together equaled out to my dinner for the evening. We then headed over to my high school friend Rosie's, where we played Rock Band ( I never got a chance to sing Bikini Kill however, yet it came up for everyone else's turn), drank champagne and then turned the kitchen into what I consider when looking back at the evening the best dance night in Metro Boston since Manray shut down years ago.

A lot has gone on in the past year, and when thinking back, it was mostly a good year. I started school in a program that I actually love to death. Joey finished his Masters program and found himself an awesome job. I spent the summer riding jet skis on the lake, hiking mountains and making s'mores by the campfire. I went on a few trips, went to a few parties and attended a few events that will leave positive marks on me for the rest of my life.

Looking ahead, I expect this year to be no different. I'm heading to LA in a couple weeks (I've never been before), then I start back at school the day after I return. This year won't be as enjoyable, as school will take up most of my available free time, with maybe three weeks off. In September, I start my year-long clinical which means I work full-time without pay. That's maybe the one thing I'm not jumping all over the room in excitement about, but it's only a year, and will lead to much better things.

I've also decided I don't have time to maintain friendships that leave me with a dissatisfied feeling. I want to surround myself with positive people. People who don't wear me out by trying to maintain their friendship. I've met/reconnected with some good people this year, and I'd like to foster those relationships more. They don't require extra attention, they just exist in their raw state and that's how friendships should be. I also have some of the best people already close to me, and I plan on keeping them right where they are, because they are amazing individuals.

So that's what I've got. It's not really an in-depth look at the past or present, but just a general overview. Oh...and my only real resolution of the new year? To know what I am going to be for Halloween by the end of September so that I can appropriately get a costume in order, no more of thisthrown together last minute Halloween costume crap.