Home, Bricks and Mortar
It has been the year of change and makeovers notwithstanding the accompanying stress. The result is more than aesthetics and there is more to come in 09.
Score = 7.8/10

Work, Career and Finance
Much uncertainty hung over in 08 and will continue into 09. This is the time when I need a crystal ball to guide me in a direction. Or tell me I’m just a dreamer.
Score = 3.2/10

Family
Despite a recent scare, I’m ever so grateful for having him with us. And with the recent arrival of his cuteness, and the ever charming older version, I have reasons to smile.
Score = 9/10

Health
Bring on ‘09 and optimism. Pronto.
Score = 3/10

Love, Relationships and Star Signs
There are times when you sunbathe and let the sun warm your soul. Other times you don your gloves, winter coat and long boots, and kick fate in the arse.
Score = 6/10

General well-being and feel good factor
Like swings of the pendulum, they never stay still at one point.
Score = 5.7/10

Friendships and True Colours
A mixed bag emerged in 08. A best friend was exed. A strong friendship shone all year like a bauble at Christmas time. A long-term friendship was rekindled, with equal enthusiasm from both sides. A beautiful friendship developed and strengthened like the blues of the ocean under sunny skies. One special friendship that I’ve always wanted to keep as a constant has somewhat changed; not for the better or for the worse, just changed.
Score = 6.7/10

Writing
With attaining the first draft of the novel, continuing with this blog after its one year blogaversary, and another private project that came to fruition, my Muse has kept me busy and inspired.
Score = 9/10

Highlights, Surprises and Disappointments
Two holiday plans didn’t eventuate. It was a year of lull but it was punctuated by an unexpected visit from a distant friend I hold dearly.
Score = 5/10

Blogging
Deserves its own score, for having taking me on a full rollercoaster ride and back again to build my own track, one post at a time. Despite some disappointments and not-so-good changes to the medium, endurance is the word.
Score = 5/10

Final Score for 08:
60.4/100