It's all about me!

Goodbye 2009 and hello 2010.
A new year, a new decade and a new beginning.
For some this will be the case, while for others 2010 will be just another case of Groundhog day - or more correctly year.
During the holiday period I spent some time discussing this blog with my family and the actual point of it. The fact is there is no point to my regular reflections - or rants as my sisters claim this blog to be. It is just an outlet for me to express an opinion or two.
I have never claimed to be some all knowing sage or oracle of wisdom and benevolence. This blog is merely - as its brief description states : 'The postings of an ordinary bloke with the odd - and often at times rather odd - view of the world'.
Nothing more, nothing less.
So sorry girls, but if you hoping I would undergo a Damascus-like conversion over the Christmas break and start writing about what a wonderful PM Helen Clark was. Or that John Key is ruining the country. Or that Lucy Lawless and Keisha Castle-Hughes' climate change claims are sound, reasonable; and not just self-promotion and cheap publicity for themselves - then you are out of luck.
As Popeye correctly says - I am what I am.
This is my blog, it is my opinions and my thoughts.
The fact is I don't like Helen Clark, her politics or her legacy. I believe her leaving New Zealand was the best thing to happen to this country since the All Blacks won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987!
That doesn't mean I did not admire her political acumen and ruthless ability to cut the throats of opponents and supporters alike if it suited her cause. Much like I admire the ability of a a great white to despose of its prey - but this does not mean I like sharks!
To me Helen Clark was a nasty, false, pompous witch who's driving force was not the betterment of the country, but the betterment of Helen Elizabeth Clark. One of the greatest days of my life was election night 2008, when New Zealanders finally saw threw her venal and dark facade and booted her socialist, nanny-state, politically-correct bunch of hanger-ons out of power!
Do I believe John Key will be a better PM and better for NZ? You bet your sweet arse I do.
Does it irk me that Lucy Lawless - and others - are able to make outrageous claims about climate change - something they have no knowledge or qualifications to speak about - and are never seriously questioned to back up their claims by a fawning and pathetic fourth estate? Too bloody right!
But this does not mean that I am angry about life. In fact, I couldn't be happier with my lot.
Does it make me a right-wing, nutter? Well, I am not sure what that means. I actually believe the terms right or left wing are far too narrow to define a person's beliefs.
That is partly why I created this blog. So I could express my views on such matters. And also to help improve my writing and add a little bit of humour when I can.
So for 2010 I am still going to write what I think. However, I will try and be more thoughtful and witty, but at the end of the day it is all about me and my opinions.
As someone once said: "Everyone has opinions just like they have bums."
And just like with my posterior - every now and then I like to stop sitting on my opinions and reveal them to the world! Depending on your point of view - this can either be a rather ugly or beautiful sight. I will leave this judgement for others to make.
Happy new year!