2008

There are lots of different lists going around at this time of year trying to compile the best of 2008. You know, music, news, sporting events etc. Well I've already put down my favourite songs of 2008, here are some of my favourite moments of 2008 – things that have been big, or important, or just fun. They're in no particular order, just as they come to me.

Moving out of home. Moving over the bridge was lovely. First with Ev & Christina, now with Pete - it has been a hoot. I don't think I ever want to leave the inner west and go north of the harbour again

Working at USU. I love USU, I really think it is a sensational place. Some brilliant moments this year there were the Annual Dinner, the C&S awards night (first time I've ever stayed back for staff drinks at a bar), the Christmas Party & the friends I've made. At USU I've also been to my first ever conference and been flown to consult another uni for the first time. Just a tops year at work.

Stradbroke Races on the June long weekend. The races were really good fun, but then cutting Nick's grass (the best looking girl I've ever kissed as well!), kicking on after we had gone home, getting kicked out of a cab – what a day. Such a fun family, kicking it with the cousines is always sensational.

Material possesion. These include my 323i. It's a nice little car. My 2002 was probably the best car I've ever had, but this one isn't far behind. Needs more work than Inka, but still, what a car. My Rickenbacker. I love it. 330. Beautiful. Finally my new phone, which is lovely. Hopefully that doesn't sound too materialistic.

Being part of the 3rd Grade Premiership. Not as good as the 4th grade permiership last year, but still bloody good. I think that finishing 2nd in the club championship was probably a bigger highlight. Playing 2nd Grade for the first time was pretty great too.

Trip to Singapore. My uncle flew my cousin & I to Singapore. I think this was probably the best holiday I've ever had. Going to the first ever night Forumula 1 Grand Prix, kicking it with the family, eating till I couldn't eat anymore, playing a real 1968 Gretch, just one thing after another. Just a lovely trip

Trip to Radelaide. It was only last week, but was just great to kick it with Dad.

Paint and Bathurst. Paint got so very drunk the night before and fell through a stained glass window... next to his front door. Was a very funny moment.

Playing the field. There wasn't much love in 08, but there were a couple. Much easier to see girls when you're living out of home. I read a great line in High Fidelity that says, 'It's easier to have parents when you've got a girlfriend...my Mum and Dad like me more when I have someone...' I think Ill have to keep that in mind for 2009.

Music and books. I've loved listening to music this year, as well as reading. I think that music and books are very much a highlight of this year

I guess there a few things that I can recall off the top of my head. Looking back, it has been a wonderful year and I've been blessed. There are other things I think that are great, but these are some things that have just jumped out at me. Highlights. If 2009 is any bit as good as 2008, look out!

I hope you've had a lovely year too. I think that looking back over some fun things that have happened makes you realise how lucky you are, I'm sure it's all good.