Yes, yes, it's a few days early. But I will totally forget on New Year's Day, so here is my New Year's wish to everyone. May you have a good, healthy, productive 2010 in which at least one of your dreams comes true through your hard work and dedication.

Also, let's hope there's candy and that Mass Effect 2 is an awesome game.

Anyway, in my part of the world you are supposed to let know your 'good intentions' for the New Year. I know that in some parts of the world, you look back on the past year, but we specificially state things we want to do next year. Stopping with smoking is a favourite, but I don't smoke, so here is my list:

- Learn 5 Japanese kanji per week
- Start a small excercise routine (small, mind you: experience has learned that if you start the New Year with large plans, you will likely not keep true to them)
- Be a less confrontational person. Reality does not require that you believe in it, so people can believe the silliest things. Unless it affects me personally or society as a whole, I will try and not argue about it. I will only give my opinion when asked.

Also, I hope everyone had a happy Christmas!