Every year has its own distinct personality, and 2009 was certainly no different. We all experienced things as various groups; as a family, a city, a country, and as a world. Of course what we contribute individually helps determine the outcome of each group we're a part of, so it's important to look at how our personal responsibility affects ourself, and it turn, others. Using the end of the year as a marker, take a minute to review how you feel you did in 2009:

1. What did you learn about yourself this past year? Were there things that surprised… more

We all liked to play games as children, it was our way to be creative and use our imagination, to engage with our friends on a social level, and to generally have fun and not worry about things. Part of what makes games fun is the element of surprise, and being able to experience each other's heightened emotions and reactions.

Some may say we don't get to play a lot of games as adults, but that's not entirely true...

The games we play as adults are often of the emotional variety, and can have adult-sized repercussions and damages.… more