2009, a year to look forward to

Too many people have said 2009 will be bad.
The economy is going to get worse, they said.
A lot of people fear for their jobs, though most people who do have not been working.
I say, 2009 is THE YEAR.
2008 was exciting, but I say 2009 will blow your mind.
To me, judgement comes from experience, and great judgement comes from bad experience.
I have a brother who's experiencing financial difficulties. He's been in that situation for the past 10 years. That means he has not recovered from 1998, the Asian financial crisis. For his sake, I hope he has learnt his lesson.
But until he does, I think he will be stuck in the same situation.
You see, only when you go through the bad, you will treasure what is the good. You will be thankful for what you have.
I hope all Malaysians will learn from their experience in 2008, and those who do not, no worries, 2009 will be a good teacher for you.
Only thing is, be prepared to PAY.
I wish everyone peace and love.
I hope Malaysia grows to be a better country, helped by Malaysians, regardless of their roots, who have matured in temperament and thought.
To all of you, Happy New Year and all the best in 2009!