2009 was the perfect antidote to a pretty awful 2008.

It certainly wasn’t perfect but last year was truly fabulous in comparison.

I’m not going to wish for anything. I’m not going to make a list of resolutions and promises. I’m just going to enjoy where I am here and now in Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny and from here on I’m going to live. Really live.

It’s all we’re for, right?