Another year has come and gone. Goodbye ’09, hello ’10! We are well on our way into this new millennium, and I think we welcomed it with gusto. Instead of just the normal year-end countdowns pervading TV, the radio and books and newspapers, we can also enjoy countdowns of the best of the best from the last 10 years. I particularly enjoy the trend countdowns — looking back and sometimes laughing at styles that were in vogue just five years ago or games, movies and music that were all the rage.

And, of course, with the new year come the resolutions. Whether or not you choose to set a definite resolution, I think most people look to the new year with the hope of making a fresh start in some area of everyday life. In December, it’s always easiest to say,”I’ll wait ’til January.” January is here now, so it’s time to get on it!

I must admit, I love the anticipation of New Year’s Eve. There is a positive buzz the entire day, and those last 10 seconds before midnight are so full of hope and meaning. I feel like it is hard not to get caught up in the excitement. My friends often tease me because I MUST see the ball drop. If I miss it, I just feel like the whole year is off to the wrong start.

And I love the song “Auld Lang Syne.” So the ball drops, the song comes on, you are celebrating with friends and family, people around the world are excited and happy — what could be better?

Before we know it, it will be 1-1-11!

A very happy New Year to you and yours!

— Kim Krol, eFlyer editor, circulation and public relations executive