Its the New year... again!

It's started. The traffic has begun to crawl, road closures in effect since afternoon. Mobile phone buzzing continuously as message after message containing wishes for the new year arrive.
I'm not much into making resolutions at new year. I work towards improving myself over the year, little by little, turning each bit into a celebratory milestone, small successes small enough to continue and build into a habit.
Regardless, though, it's impossible to ignore the growing optimism as midnight draws near. Its a chance to start over, to renew commitments, learn from mistakes. A chance to forgive and to rebuild relationships. A chance to hope for the better, and a chance to break free.
To all citizens of the world, I'm proud to be in your company. Let us wish for a better tomorrow, of everlasting peace, of better opportunities and of greater friendship.