Some final thoughts of 2007

So I realize since I've been back in Canada, I haven't updated my blog at all - my apologies...I was rather busy spending time with all of you in person! The Christmas dinners, movie nights and dessert outings with all my friends and family have been a perfect refresher of home. Coincidentally, New Year's Eve happens to be the mid-point of my visit. I can't believe the time has passed so quickly.

There are a few things I wanted to share with everyone. First of all, if I wasn't able to tell you in person, my belated Christmas greetings to you! I hope you spent your holidays with the ones you love most. Check out our family e-greeting for a laugh!

Second, I know you're all probably tired of reading my bra-burning, feminist rants, but I just couldn't let Benazir Bhutto's assassination pass without making any type of commentary. It was truly a sad day for womankind. It was such an exciting time with Hilary Clinton's campaign and Bhutto's return to Pakistan...so much potential for both of them to win their respective elections. I think the most dis-heartening part of all this, is to know that in this day and age, people are still uncomfortable or threatened by the idea of women running for head of state positions. There's always a lot of talk about feminism being 'over'; women have achieved an equal status in society so what's there left to fight for. Clearly, a lot. Bhutto was definitely a fighter till the very end, refusing to allow threats to prevent her from doing her job. I hope that's how she is remembered.

And lastly, I recently came across this video from a friend's post and found it quite interesting...any thoughts on this North American Union? Is it real? Are you concerned?

I didn't think I could really top this year, what with graduating from university and getting into graduate school and moving away from home. There's been so many positive changes and I've always felt like I was guided in the right direction. But I'm actually looking forward to 2008. I get to finish what I started, graduate again, and begin a new search (read: career). I hope you all have equally exciting opportunities coming your way in the new year.

Peace.