Noodles & 2002
Years ago, I adopted the local tradition of eating noodles prior to the New Year. It’s considered to be a food that will bring about good luck throughout the coming year. I’m unsure of it’s ability to bring good luck, but I really like eating noodles, so the tradition at least provides a reason to eat and share noodles with others.
Looking back on this year, I can’t really say that 2002 was a particularly great or significantly bad year. It all flew by so quickly. I had a great amount of optimism when the year began, wanting to believe that the balance in the number 2002 would translate into a little more balance for us all. Instead, it often felt like the world couldn’t get any more unbalanced.
Looking ahead to 2003, I don’t forsee that desired balance coming any time soon, at least not on a global level. Far too much talk of war. Far too much conflict and the pointing of fingers at each other, rather than working together to find answers. I’m still holding out for positive dialog and peaceful solutions.
On a local level, there does seem to be a light breeze of optimism in the air. Hawaii’s first woman governor was recently elected, and she has some fresh ideas on how to turn this ship around. I hope she will be given the chance to make the necessary changes.
On a personal level, I’m gonna take 2003 one day at a time. I know it’s a bit of a cliche, but it seems to work for me. Today, I’m looking forward to noodles.
Thank you all for visiting the site this past year, and a special thanks to those of you that have taken the time to share your thoughts. Without you, this journal wouldn’t be as fun. Happy New Year to you all.
For Millie.