I am optimistic. I'm confident this period will pass. 2009 will be tough, probably 2010 for many too, but beyond that I'm hopeful. In Europe we will have the Oylmpics again. That will help London out a lot!
Good for you. I think optimism (tempered with a bit of realism) is a fine thing. And it sounds like you've got a plan, which is more than some have.
I think everyone has some faith/ confidence in this period passing. The alternative would see us driving round in souped up cars, wearing dodgy leather and wielding crossbows, or something. The smart money will be the money that figures out when this period ends, and what it is that will drag us all out of it.
I for one will be VERY interested to see what the Olympics does for us in the current climate. It may just be my innate english cynicism, but it was beginning to seem like a bit of a white elephant before the economy went tits up. Now......?
Regards to all,
JR