Things to look forward to this Christmas

Or,

Chalfont's review of the Year 2008.

2008 has seen quite a lot of change for me, both for good and bad.
Lets start with the good, shall we?
Firstly, I've made many many new friends and met many many very interesting people. Without them, I doubt I'd have had half as much fun as I have, so thank you everyone, you're the greatest bunch of mates a fellow could ask for.
Secondly, I've done things I've never done before. I wouldn't say I'll do them again, some of them certainly not, but just having the opportunity to experience them was superb and sublime in its own right.
Thirdly, I've achieved my degree. So now I have letters after my name and, if you're the sort of person who still divides society into class, I guess you could say I'm now high-prole, or low middle, class. Moe importantly I'm the first member of my family to go into higher education and see it through to the end. The feeling of achievement is immense.

And so onto the low points.
Having my degree deferred must rank as one of the lowest points of the year, after the tutors had had innumerable opportunities to voice concerns they obviously had.
Losing my job because of the recession a week later at the time made no difference to me but as months have worn on and I find myself becoming increasingly desperate for employment, so this point has sunk lower and lower.

Hopes for 2009?
Firstly, to find suitable employment (which may happen very soon, if an interview at Birmingham City Council in the New Year goes well).
Secondly, to start clearing my student debt.
Thirdly, to just plain have a good time and live my life!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!