2008-- a brief recap

Ten Favorite Things about 2008
10. The finished M.A. thesis
9. Lower gas prices in the fall-- What a pleasant surprise! Probably won't last.
8. Netflix New to me, and I 3> their services! Viva la Netflix!
7. The Dark Knight I don't care for movies based on comic books, but this film is a powerful parable for the 21st century.
6. 30 Rock New to me, but still producing quality programming. Who Dat Ninja?!
5. Beijing Olympics
4. Fayetteville Farmer's Market An on-going event since the 1970s, but a much-needed one for these times.
3. wet, cool seasons This occurred in certain regions of the U.S., and it was very much appreciated.
2. Barack Obama
1. increased voter turnout and participation-- the purest form of change and hope in a democratic society. May it continue in 2009.