By the reckoning of the Western world, we have entered into a new decade, 2010. I did a bit of research and our counting of years is a little on the new side. It seems that our current numbering was calculated by a guy named Dionysius in around 523AD. Previous to those days, the year was calculated using the reign of the current king (i.e. the 20th year of King Mike). Of course you can see the confusion when you have King Mike in country A and King Fred in Country B. They just don't start or end their reigns at the same time!
I found out that this is 2010 (our calculation) but it is also 2753 for the Romans, 2312 for the Greeks, 5770 for the Jews, 4707 for the Chinese, 1931 for India, 1424 for Islam and Persia and 2001 for Ethiopia. So pick your number.
Cayman has been personally quiet over the holidays. Good food, company and days off are the usual fare. Did not leave the island but I'll fix that soon enough.
We have achieved something a bit disquieting as a country. We were #6 in terms of murders per population at the end of 2009. Not a great achievement to be boasting of. A total of 8 murders with a population of 60K puts ahead of Mexico but behind Russia. And it seems to be all gang related. A sad trend these days.
Still moving into the new house. Installed closet organizers over the holiday as well as sorted out some things. Trying to declutter.
I was reading about New Year resolutions and decided to follow the lead of a great thinker - the Adam comic strip. It is recognized that most resolutions are broken by February as we settle back into the old way of doing things. I am keeping mine simple but achievable and promise to brush my hair, have at least one meal every day and try to keep alive.
Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2010.
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