synecdoche O-nine

For my first lesson of my first class of 2010 I need a good introductions activity. I figured a top moments of 2009 would do pretty good. Break that ice right off!
So I sat and thought what would be my top 09 moments?

And there were a few things that jumped right out. Namely being the best man for the best wedding of the year. That was pretty sweet. Growing a couple of mighty moustaches, that was pretty good too. Then my mind wandered...



In truth 2009 hasn't been an endless string of spectacular new experiences or big changes. No stand out occasions or huge epiphanies. But rather it has been a long and pleasant span of mostly-enjoyable life... and I've rarely been hungry for anything.

I finally picked a career and got a practical qualification... even if it was a career I'd already begun. I moved back to London and got a job - a paying job! Which allowed me to live within my means instead of without. I work 4 minutes walk away from where I studied at University which is odd in that there is so little cross-over of all that encompasses.

I picked up another suit... and my wardrobe is now more shirts than Ts. My orange hat is still my winter wardrobe of choice. I have jumpers for every occasion.






So I guess, I hope, when I look back on 2009, rather than a blank of specifics I can recall the general impression instead.

2009... it was alright; and that's no bad thing.