Sometimes the things taking place in our world manage to slip right by us. New Year's Day is coming up in a few days, which means the start of another year is yet upon us. But this time it also marks the end of a decade. Now, some people think that each new decade begins with the year that ends with a "1" because we count from one to ten. The year ending in "0" would mark the end of the decade, thus meaning that the 2020s would actually begin in 2021. I have a different take on that. To me, the 2020s begin with the year 2020, the same way I consider 2010 the start of the 2010s. Some folks think I'm wrong and that's OK. It's just a different way of looking at things. I'm not like regular people. Everyone knows that by now since I say it in almost every post.
Does moving into a new decade warrant a celebration? I don't think so for myself, but to each his own. It does give us a reason to stop and think about what we have or have not accomplished during that time. During the 2010s, I really didn't accomplish much. For me, work was scarce. My health continued to decline; it still continues its downward trend, and will in the years to come. They should have named it "die-abetes" because that's what it eventually does to you regardless of how well you control it. Some will disagree, but this disease affects everyone who has it differently. Too many people don't get that. I have some stories, but I'll share those another time.
For me, 2020 is going to start off with a bang and it's right up my alley, too. I've signed up to be part of the media day event for a brand new roller coaster out at Six Flags Magic Mountain. West Coast Racers was supposed to debut during 2019, but some unexpected delays pushed it back to 2020. I may write a separate post about that event. We'll see.
Meanwhile, I'm going to continue my fight to feel good, get things done, and do what I can to get the 2020s roaring even more than the 1920s were! I've started my second decade of blogging and plan to keep it up—hopefully more often. Writing is good for you. It's a great way to unload stress, have some fun, make people laugh, record fun and/or important events, and even teach people some new things. You never know...
