What one thing do you wish to see happen this year? For you, or someone else if you want. OK, you can have more than one if you need.
Of course I have several, but I think the most overwhelming one I have: Please let this be the first year - and the start of a trend of many years - where I do not have yet another operation!
I wish for improvements in the economy that are visible to more than just the wealthiest people.
A new job.
ditto
Thirded. Along with a move to Toronto…
I wish I could say “scoring a literary agent” or even “getting published”, but both of those rank below “finding love”.
A new job in a new city
And some more ditto, although I’ll go a step further and wish for a really good job that I actually enjoy. My last job was a sweet gig in a lot of ways, but boring as hell.
Other than that, 2008 was a pretty great year for me, so more of same, please!
For everyone else I wish health, happiness, and prosperity in 2009.
I want to move out of my parents’ house, but a car, and finally get over my insecurities so I can find a girlfriend.
Yup. Want a job this summer, but want a girlfriend even more.
A new job in a warmer city.
I’m torn between wanting a lasting love or a lasting success.
I want to move abroad next Fall. Right now, my best shot is looking at winning a scholarship, but failing that it’ll be looking for a job.
I just got my big wish for the day, and I’d like to amend my previous wish for everyone else.
I wish everyone happiness. Pure, toe-curling, breath-taking, oh-my-god-it’s-awesome-to-be-alive happiness. EVERYONE should feel this good.
Wow, seems like someone just got some…
Heh. Not that. Better.
Whatever it is, I’m glad to hear it made you happy! 
You got a job? Wasn’t that your big wish?
ETA: If so, congrats!
I wish for health…but I am nearly 3 years into a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, so that is truly just wishful thinking.
So if they can’t find a cure for metastatic cancer in 2009, I hope they can find a better drug cocktail to keep the inevitable at bay for a little while longer.
And since that is unlikely I wish for health for my friends and family. That and good coping skills.
Aw, Enola Gay, I’m sorry. I’m wishing you all the best of everything.
**Khadji **and Heffalump, thank you. No, not a job, either. Better than that, even.
And beyond that, I’m keeping quiet. A girl needs some mystery. 