Benazir Bhutto and Other 2007 Insanity

None of us should be shocked that Benazir Bhutto was just assassinated in Pakistan, but the feeling is still akin to a swift kick to the stomach. I honestly don't know that much about Bhutto, but I felt a sense of well-being on her return to her country after years of exile. Perhaps Pakistan was headed in the right direction as a result of her gutsy comeback??? Now I feel the same way I did after Daniel Pearl's execution... sick.

I'm happy that 2007 is coming to a close. In all, things for me this year were "ok." But, the craziness at VA Tech, plus this apocalyptic worry about Global Warming, sent this year into a nervous frenzy. In addition, it was a sour year for my mother who deserves nothing but the best in life, and for her I am embittered.

Nevertheless, I traveled to Sydney in July, which was fantastic. My friends can't be beat! Plus, I spent 6 fun days in Scotland and fell in love with the country and people. In other news, Liza got married, a bunch of my friends got engaged, my sister seems to be doing well and all of us are healthy. Things could be worse.

For 2008: I have promised myself to lose between 35 and 40 pounds at the age of 29. It's time to get healthy. I also plan to sign up for the NYC Marathon and complete the run in a decent time come November. What else? De-stress and embrace new beginnings. Sydney in November for the Geegal 2005 reunion, a trip back to Scotland in the Spring (hopefully), and to find that elusive happiness.

Time's moving too fast. Let's hope it at least moves in a positive direction in 2008.