2009 was a great year for wishes.  Two individuals each made a wish on separate locations… on separate occasions.
 
He made his when the clock struck 12, amidst fireworks, screaming and children leaping on the very first day of the new year.
 
She wrote hers on a red wishing balloon that she sent flying to the heavens while dragons danced as the rest of Chinatown celebrated the beginning of the lunar year.
 
They both wished for love.  The heavens gave them each other.