It’s the eve of Christmas Eve and I thought I’d just get a last word in before I vacate the computer for a few days. Sunny Man’s Blog silently celebrated its first birthday in November and I’m happy to say it’s been my most successful blog that I’ve ever held. 2006 has been a year when we’ve been increasingly aware of the threat of global warming – even Hollywood is sending us messages about it; yes Happy Feet and Ice Age. As always there’s been more violence and more death and although we live on the same bit of rock, our politicians are still rowing about the weapons that can destroy it.

For me the year has been a hectic one. This year marked the start of the rest of my life, or rather the final step towards total integration into the real world. I’ve begun to think about a lot of things this year: university, friends, life, god, religion, war, jobs. Sounds like a list of the most searched on Google. I don’t know why but it seems that this Christmas has been one of the best yet.

It’s funny, I’m an atheist and yet I celebrate Christmas. When I think about Christmas the first thing I think about isn’t how we’re celebrating Christ and his sacrifice but how the morale of Christmas is more important. I think that Christmas should be about seeing family and friends, giving gifts that are thoughtful, not just expensive ones. This year I’ve actually enjoyed spending my money but I’m sure it’ll hit me in the new year.

Where ever you are and who ever you’re with, have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

It’s getting even closer to Christmas now and I think we’re all feeling it – especially on our pockets. This year, it seems more ‘christmasy’ than last year. Last year it didn’t really feel any different to any other time of the year but this year I’ve made sure it does. I’ve been ordering gifts for people this year and it feels really good. I’ve been saving up since the middle of 2006 and have managed to save enough to buy myself a gift as well as gifts for friends and family. It actually feels rather good to buy gifts for other people.

The gift I bought for myself? A Wii. I’ve had it for just over 2 days now and I think it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made. Although my arm is slightly dislocated and in severe pain, I’m loving every minute of it. I’m glad I saved money – although I would have had a lot more if those at Argos, Woolworths, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Robert Dyas and BP would have employed me. But, it’s a time for cheer and merriment. 2006 has been a big year for me, much of my family and it has certainly been a year of change for a few friends whilst many challenges and happy days lay ahead in 2007 I hope.

Yesterday I was thinking about the diversity of talent, personalities and characters that are in the community of the Sixth Form. It makes you think about your future and there have been a few posts lately about out futures. Mine looks a bit bland, I have to say. But, let’s worry about that later.

Merry Christmas everyone! Oh, and Herbert will have a special treat for you on boxing day .