Finale of 2008 (part 2)

G'day Everyone.

Today it's 3 days to go (today, plus 2) to New Year's eve. (my post is late as I was busy today)

Before I start my 2008 in review, I want to say something seriously.

A friend of mine was seriously short of breath when he woke up one morning. The biggest mistake his parents have made could have caused his death early. They drove him to the hospital. To them, it may be a money saving idea, but it's the wrong idea that could have tragic implications. My friend is lucky to be alive, VERY SERIOUSLY. I yelled at him and said, "if you had a blood clot in the lungs, you would be dead already!". I told him straight out that an ambulance could have helped him and taken him straight to the hospital much faster than his parents could drive him. So he's had a serious wake up call.

So dear readers, if you find yourself seriously short of breath for some reason you can not explain of, don't let any one drive you to the hospital. You will NOT, I repeat, not get there in time and alive. Call an ambulance. These Emergency Technicians people are TRAINED to assist people with breathing problems. So please, you got one life, one health. Call the ambulance people. Don't gamble with the possibility of dying just because someone's driving you to there. OK?

Now, back to Finale of 2008 part 2.

After tromping down with the political stuff (Micah Brown will prolly outscore me for sure in his 2008 political review), I wanted to turn to more personal matters.

2008 was the year that started with a friend in the hospital saga that began Christmas 2007, but by May 2008, he was gone. It also notes that another friend of mine also passed away. Both friends were my old NTID friends that I have known for many years. It is with regret that their young lives have been taken too soon by death. But I know God has His reasons.

June 2008 was the high point of the year at the event of NTID's 40th Reunion Celebration. Meeting many old and new friends was of the best of times.
It was also a high point in the discussion about the NTID dorm: Alexander Graham Bell Hall. The controversial filled year came to a conclusion when the RIT BOTs agreed that the Bell name and the plaque could be taken down and the dorm name would be put back to NTID DORM 50C until a benefactor is found worthy of honor to his/her name put on the dorm.
But the low point in the whole Bell controversy is when it was said that NTID Alan Hurwitz had the plaque destroyed, of which has generated some complaints.
So will 2009 be a year that we will see a NEW name on the NTID DORM 50C? we'll find out soon. I just hope NTID find a good benefactor worthy of honor.

Most of the 2008 year has been filled with the challenge of trying to find a job. It wasn't until much recently that our Government finally admit that our nation is in another Economic Recession that started in December 2007. So much for trying to spin it away during the election year. It might have helped being honest about our financial health. So it is understandable that MANY people are out there trying to find a job. I just wish it was a "gift" under my tree as my "wish impossible".

For Gallaudet University, it sucked to see the Football team lose the entire season but for two wins. If the BOTS and the AD put their heads together, they ought to boot Hottle out and bring back the drum for 2009 season.

Gallaudet University is also going through a challenge of their own. Yes, the Presidential Search Committee is already under way of looking for Gallaudet's NEXT President. I am in hopes that they will find THE RIGHT PERSON. Students, understand that this is NOT a popularity contest. We need the right person to lead Gallaudet University into the 21st century. We are at an important crossroads. So we need to hope that there will be NO protests in 2009. This is an all important year for Gallaudet! So PSC, take yer time and do your best! No hurry. No rush!

I've had good days and bad days. Good Romances and sour relationships. Losing old friends and making new friends. It's been a special time now since I'm now reconnecting with my old High School Classmates via FaceBook.com. Never thought it would happen but it is!

Well, 2008 is about to close out soon. This month, I've known a friend in the hospital and is now in a rehab home. His g/f is pushing him to come home hopefully before the new year. I've told her to back off and let my friend come home at his own place. But love makes people crazy at times. I just hope he is getting better. So, my friend, if you are reading this, Please get well soon and do your best!

In the end of 2008, it will mark with the death of a relative, my uncle don,who is in the process of passing away. That will be the end of my family's 2nd generation. I will be representing my family at that funeral soon. Not a great way to close out the year or marking the beginning of the next year. (knock on wood)

So what to look forward to in 2009? I have prayerfully hope for a job. I'm still job searching as much as I can do. Just about anyone who I know is doing the same thing as well.

Many of us are watching the stock market, the news, and political stuff. 2009 is an unknown year. Many things about 2009 is filled with so much question, so we'll have to be patient for the answers to come as the days progress on. Obama, your time to shine is just about to happen! Make it a good one.

God bless to many of you. Hope you all had a good Christmas 2008. Be well. Eat, drink (be sober if you can) and be merry. Don't drive home drunk out there. Police will be waiting to pounce on drunk drivers as usual. You don't want trouble in 2009 with the law. Yick!
May all your hopes and dreams come true in this coming year!

till later, Semper Fi