200gr8?

So, we are halfway through 2008 already. I was hoping this year would live up to the “clever” moniker I assigned it: Two thousand GREAT (200gr8). (Get it?) Time for some reflection. Is it really 200gr8? Is it gr8? Accepting as a given that there’s a lot of tragedy in the world, let’s analyze:

Pros: 2008 is Not 2007, and its non-2007ness cannot be overstated; I’ve done some wonderful traveling; Emergence of Carly’s Corner as cultural norm at HRF; Brooklyn is awesome; Summer is awesome; Has being outside always been this much fun? Excited to be working with Sharon and Jordan on ETET08!; Cozy, perhaps even dorm-room-like new work space with Liz Jordan; Primary season is finally over; Presence of mini-basketballs throughout the office adds sense of whimsy to our day (and improves hand-eye coordination); 30 Rock has improved the quality of my life; Facebook is really taking off.

Cons: Life isn’t always perfect, and twists of fate are often humbling; Sometimes my dreams are rebuffed; Humidity; Apocalyptic weather patterns; No emergence so far of a 2008 summer anthem, so I guess we’ll just have to listen to the old ones I keep highlighting; Facebook is really taking off.

Score: Looks like it’s a pretty great year so far. But let’s see if we can pick it up a bit in the second half. Apologies for this sunny demeanor, not sure what’s come over me.


Because 2008’s summer anthem candidates are slow jams, largely, let’s go with this classic. So sorry I wasn’t a brown-eyed girl… I just always liked the idea of being overcome just thinking about something. Just like that.