Is this 2010 or 2001?

Optimism has ceased. 2010 is way too reminiscent of 2001. Interesting how the last 2 digits are inverted.


Let me explain.


2001 - I fell running to the school bus, scar on my right knee.

2010 - I fall walking during snowpocolapyse from a bar, gaining a scar on my right knee.


Link: not just the scar, but that I was leaving/heading to a place where many life lessons have been learned. The Bar / High School - places where one finds out who the really are and what they are made of. Cruel Intentions, anyone???


2001- All the guys I dated name's end in the letter O.

2010- I have dated 0 (zero) people who are not already nicknamed.


Link: The circular shape and the connection to my love life. Think about it, people give circular shaped jewelery aka engagement rings as a symbol of trust and a promise. In this case the promise is that 2010 will be a continuation of 2001, which entrusts that I will be equally irate by the end of the year.


2001 - Trip to Spain cancelled because of 9/11 and paranoid parents.

2010 - Trip to Japan cancelled because I only have $9.11 in my savings and I am paranoid of rats being in my apartment when I return.


Link: Cancellation based on paranoia.


I'm not sure who I need to talk to straighten this mess out, but 2001 should not be repeated. Maybe 2003 - a chance to repeat frosh year mistakes. Or 1996 - we had all those days snow days. Or perhaps even 1985 - when I was still in the womb, with a rent free spot.


On a positive note, if my 2010 deja vu continues, it means that I will have a lot of first this year as 2001 was full of novices, mostly involving the opposite sex. (and yes i realize the irony of having new experiences and deja vu simultaneously). But let's make a toast - to me making my first million - or me having a midget encounter Chelsea Handler style, either one is fine. Both will make my memoir more interesting.


BradBauman of the SF has requested a shot-out on my illustrious page! If anyone else would like to be mentioned, please let me know.