I still remember where I was about 10 years ago today.
I had just recently moved into my current home on Sam Drive in Tinton Falls, and I was spending New Years Eve at our next-door neighbor's house. As we stared at the TV screen and joined "pre-stroke" Dick Clark (who could actually keep up with the official countdown at the time) in counting down the final seconds of the 90's, I remember seeing segments of the first full decade of my life flash before my eyes. And when the ball dropped, I remember looking around and noticing that the Y2K scare was as much as a fluke as I thought it would be. I remember celebrating the coming of a new decade (and a new century and a new millennium) and wondering what would be in store for me.
As it turns out, the last decade has been really good to me. Sure, I've had plenty of struggles in my life, especially during my middle school and high school days, but that's really what growing up is all about. I've evolved so much as an individual over the past decade. I've met so many extraordinary people and I've made so many wonderful memories that I will keep with me forever.
I wouldn't change a thing.
Tonight, right before the clock strikes midnight, it'll happen all over again. The decade will flash before my eyes, I'll smile, and I'll wish it farewell.
See you in the future, aka 2010! Happy time traveling!
