with just seconds left of the decade, america is gathering together to celebrate the new year. dreams of rebuilding, hope of grand miracles, and attitudes filled with positivity are lighting up the night sky as we bring in 2010.

these dreams, hopes, and attitudes are courageous and strong, as it seems everywhere you look the top events of the past decade are all on the negative side. the top contenders are pretty consistent with september 11th, hurricane katrina, the economic crisis, major rise in gas prices, and war with both afghanistan and iraq at the top of the lists… but where on that list does advancements in technology and communication lie? and where does the election of the united states’ first african-american president stand? some pretty epically good things went on this decade… so where are they going to be showcased?

we can not only hope that this decade will be better and filled with joy and happiness, but we can make it filled with joy and happiness. some attitudes need to change, others’ attitudes need to be spread- they are contagious, believe me! just imagine… this could be the decade that changes the face of the earth forever.

we can be at peace with one another.

we can all help each other and become a warm-hearted community.

we can find true happiness.

we can all love one another.

we can achieve our dreams.

we can showcase the good.

it’s not up to the person two houses down, your educator, your boss, or even the people in the white house.

it’s up to you.

you can make a difference. so, even if you already have a new year’s resolution that your set on fulfilling, please add this:

smile often, dream big, love always.

i hope you have a happy new year, and a positive and brighter decade!