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January 1, 2001
Happy New Year!
Last night quite a few of us gathered at the Golden Brew to celebrate the crossing over into the New Year. Ursula counted down to midnight, after which a toast was made and well-wishing passed all around. More and more people had joined the party in the last few minutes before midnight, and afterward they moved outside for dancing and general merriment. Soon enough, Ursula became inspired and conscripted Pat Factor X into Gating a group of party-goers from city to city. We travelled from Skara Brae to Jhelom to Britain and beyond.Many people joined in with the spreading of good will, but one man in Papua tried to confound the festivities. Seemingly not one to join in with those of good cheer, he argued that it was just another day, like any holiday, and not a very exciting one at that. I felt the need to pause the travellers for a moment or two, pointing out to this man that celebrating the New Year, and in fact any holiday, is important for it's symbolism, if nothing else. It is a day not only to mark in our calendars, but in our hearts, as a time when we can make the conscious decisions to inspire ourselves and those surrounding us to help the world become a better place.
Let us take the time to consider that every New Year's transition is an opportunity for us to reflect: upon the wonderful friends we've made, our personal accomplishments, and our mutual achievements. Let us look forward into this New Year to renew hope in ourselves, and inspire ourselves for future success. We may all create better lives, starting today, right from the countdown to midnight and continuing forever forward.
Happy New Year, everyone. Happy New Millenium. Happy New Future.
Nathan Harper
Emissary of the Freeborn
I painted this picture to help commemorate the occasion.
Posted by Ursula at January 1, 2001 7:06 PM