Last month of the year...How has 2006 treated you?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

[Midlodemocrat]

1. In all honesty, not that well.

Hoping for a better year next year, but I've said that before and gotten my ass handed to me.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

2. i hope you have a better year too...you deserve it.

[madinmaryland]

3. Other than November 7th, I am looking forward to 2007!

[Fuzz]

4. Like a baby treats a diaper

[azmouse]

5. It's been a good year.

And the day Nov 7 was great!!

[WindRavenX]

6. not very well at all.

Next year is going to be stressful but exciting: I'm moving cross country and moving in with my SO :D

But yeh, 2006 was not a good year.

[acmavm]

7. Well, last Monday is pretty representative of the whole year.

And last Monday I was robbed in the parking lot of Bag 'N Save.

What's that tell you? I just went to the DMV and got a new license this noon.

[MrCoffee]

8. 2006 was fantastic

new baby, new job, new city, new car...all of which are awesome.

for me personally, it's been milk and honey.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

9. my year started terribly with one of my close family member diagnosed w/a life threatening disease

but then i got into grad school

got a new job

have the hottest girl ever

dems won the congress

life is much better

[BarenakedLady]

10. One of the worst of my life.

Rivals the year I had 4 family members die within 3 months of each other even.

May as well lay it all out. Honesty is freedom, right?:

Been diagnosed as a severe depressive, with the added bonuses of social, seasonal and general anxiety disorders.
My meds make my hands tremble so badly that I can barely sign my name
I have anxiety attacks any time I go anywhere in public (if I didn't have to go out, I would be a hermit)
Made many bad decisions, behaved absolutely deplorably on several occasions, hurting those who didn't deserve it
Borderline anorexic
Probably an alcoholic (ok, fine I am)
Marriage is a sham
I'm a horrible mother
I'm a horrible person
If I didn't know how much I would damage my children and family there wouldn't be a 2007 for me. And I've never honestly felt that way before. And YES, I'm medicated and therapied (is that a word?)


And reading all that I just want to :eyes: :nopity: as I'm sure many of you are doing as well.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

11. very sorry dear. about being a horrible mother/person

are you sure you are not judging yourself too harshly?

[miss_american_pie]

14. You are not a horrible person or mother

Just a human one, as we all are. :hug:

[NC_Nurse]

18. Geez, girl!

Give yourself a break! Sounds like you are facing some BIG problems and trying to deal with them as best you can.
That's all any mom/wife/person can do. Give yourself time to get better, you're only human. That's the best thing you can do for your children-
take care of yourself and get all the help you need and deserve. :hug:

[blondeatlast]

23. That you pulled through for your kids is a fine testament to your character.

And don't you forget it. I've felt that way myself, but if it was really that bad even your children wouldn't be enough.

We got your back here, lady! :hug:

[huskerlaw]

27. Wow

First of all, you're not a horrible anything.

You seem to have a pretty firm grasp on what's going wrong, and you're taking steps to fix them. Nobody can ask you to do or be anything more.

Nobody is perfect, but you can't be a horrible person if you care enough to try to improve your situation and the lives of your children.

Secondly, I just want to send you a big old cyberhug. And I sincerely hope that 2007 is a far better year.

:hug:

[buddhamama]

35. you are mistaken

if you think we would roll our eyes at your pain. you're not a horrible person and a horrible mother. i am so sorry for what you are feeling and going through.
the depression is not of your doing and i respect you for seeking help, and actually owning to what you are going through and how it has affcted you and those around you. hang in there. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[MrCoffee]

36. there's only one thing that i want to do after reading that...

:hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

44. ...

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[RetroLounge]

59. Oh my. I can relate to much of that...

Big hugs from me to you...

:hug:

RL

[Guava Jelly]

64. Why would we roll our eyes?

(I wanted to wait until i had more time to respond to this)
I never kick a person when they are down.
You are a nice lady who has more control over her destiny than she may realize.
Sometimes I think we get so familiar with pain we start to believe that pain is all there is.
You can change your life!
Start with the little things that you can change.
Make amends with those you feel you have hurt if possible
Seek guidance AA or other type support groups for eating disorders or whatever
Seek counseling for your marriage or get out of it!
look into why you feel you are a horrible mother and change what you can.(I doubt you are a horrible mother)
Your life will never change until you change it!!
And the good news is that you can!
Look for the love in yourself and in the eyes of your beautiful children to help give you strength and motivation to change your life.
I went through a year of pain and doubt I weighed 237 lbs i had borderline high blood pressure I cried uncontrollably at times.
I didn't think i could be any more sad than i was.
I had two choices stay the path i was going
Or get off my ass and do something about it!
I did the latter and it was the right choice.
you can pm me anytime for an ear or support or just as a friend.

OH AND I DON"T WANT TO HEAR THIS DEFEATIST END IT ALL TALK FROM YOU GOT IT MISSY!!
:hug:

[Haole Girl]

81. BarenakedLady..

Your comment, If I didn't know how much I would damage my children and family there wouldn't be a 2007 for me.
has haunted me all morning. I saw it when I was eating breakfast..before I left for work this morning.

God..I wish I knew what to tell you. I think you definitely need a change of course, if the meds and therapy you're getting are not helping. It sounds like your family needs you...and they love you...please take care. Please don't give up...okay?

I think I speak for all of us when I say we are not rolling our eyes, as you suggested in your last sentence.

I wish I knew what else to say.

hugs... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[SPKrazy]

92. I'm Sorry Barenaked Lady

Maybe a med change would help?

some of those meds can make one have tremors more than other meds (SSRI's or SSNRI's) Might talk to your doc about it.

I can relate to having to take meds. I have been on an SSRI and Klonipin for a few years now after I had panic attacks and really got to where I couldn't function at work or anywhere else a few years back.

It sounds like you are really hard on yourself too, I am and someone once told me, "don't make life a two legged ass kicking contest and you won't fall down as much"

I am an alcoholic, haven't had a drink for 22 years.
I've had other compulsive things that haven't made my life any easier or those around me for that matter. At this point today, those are better, but it is sometimes the case where I ask myself "why" as well.

When I was younger I used to have panic attacks in grocery stores, and anywhere that there were crowds of people. I still get anxious in crowds, but I don't panic. I can't tell you exactly how that changed, but it had something to do with being in situations at work and elsewhere that I had to be around people more and it got better.

I've discovered that my marriage is at least a sham, if not just plain a farce.

Now, I doubt that you are a horrible mother or you wouldn't question that no one is perfect
I know you aren't a horrible person because you make people smile on DU and I imagine that you have that ability other places.

Truly, I don't know you, but I relate to you more than I care to usually admit.

But no, there are no eyes rolling or violins playing here. Just a hug and some hope for you!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[cobalt1999]

12. Pretty damn good.

Job went well, nice big bonus which, instead of investing, we blew on a couple of vacations (Bahamas, Colorado). Worst family trauma was my youngest daughter getting a B in math (HOW can a child of 2 geeks not get an A in math?). Lots of fishing, boating, biking, camping. Great get togethers with friends (even though my wife and I are the only liberals).

Politically, the election was icing on the cake.

I'd definitely do 2006 over again, but I said the same thing about 2005. Bring on 2007!

[ceile]

13. Kind of shitty, actually.

My partner lost two jobs, had to drop out of school, and now works for $11 with no benefits. Oh, and my dad died.

[anarch]

15. 2006 has beat me like a redheaded stepchild

I'm surprised I'm even still alive. Can't wait for this awful year to end!

[crispini]

16. Well, not too bad, actually.

A helluva lot better than 2004. There were some ups, some downs, but on the whole, I am not going to end the year saying, "Wow, this year really sucked major ass."

Edited to add: The year was largely taken up by some serious work related drama which led to me getting a new job (and more money) so that's nice, although the jury is still out on the new job, but my GOD, it's better than the old job in some most excellent respects, so that's good. Personal stuff, about the same really. And the Democrats won the House and Senate, and my county, which makes me extremely happy! :D

[cwydro]

17. Not so great for me either

But two ways to look at it:

Hurricane Wilma brought 5 feet of water into my house and I lost everything I had last October. The worst thing was the pictures I lost, but most things were just that - things.

On the other hand I found how many good friends I had and what a great employer I work for.

And then there were no hurricanes to hit this year.:)

[China_cat]

19. First day of December

and we find out we need to put out nearly $1000 to have the starter and ignition switch replaced in the van.

[SeattleGirl]

20. My year has been a mixed bag.

Several good things, and several bad things.

[WhollyHeretic]

21. Pretty well actually

I finished school and completed my switch from carpentry to networking. I'm enjoying it so far and it's been a nice bump up in pay. Though I am looking for a new job(company is having some problems).

My son continues to be very smart and kind. His teacher told me today at his conference that he's one of the friendliest and most helpful students she's had.

Things aren't perfect but they seem to be going in the right direction for a change. :)

[blondeatlast]

22. Started out crappy--had to have major experimental surgery

to preserve my brain function--no exaggeration; I had a mild. mild stroke in November of '05. However, I made quite a recovery and in the summer, we went to Europe for MY first time, just saw the Dems take power in both Houses and I'm quite healthy now!

My call is that '06 made a SPECTACULAR recovery for me.

[WhollyHeretic]

24. I'd say that's a nice upswing for the year

Glad you're doing so much better
:toast:

[Guava Jelly]

25. Started off with heartbreak

from january to may sucked.
June to july better
August to Decmber calm and at peace.
All in all it was a sucky year.
But I made some wonderful friends here who i just love dearly.
2007 is going to be better

[BarenakedLady]

26. Let's hope so

:hug: :loveya:

[Guava Jelly]

30. thank you

:hug: :loveya:

[dorktv]

28. well...I won my election for JP, I have lost nearly 50 lbs, and I am still

alive after being sick all week.

I could be in a relationship but this is good for me.

[SoyCat]

29. As far as the big picture, rather well but on the finer points it's been a really tough year.

[Writer]

31. This has been one of the shittiest years of my life...

not because I haven't accomplished anything (I earned my MA some months ago) but because NOTHING has worked: job, personal projects... and I had a rather odd incident happen to me back in July and August that pretty much knocked me on my butt for a short while.

BUT if it has been this shitty, and it has, then the chances that next year will be much better are rather high. I am very much looking forward to the new year.

[sakabatou]

32. Craptastic... except for that one day in Nov.

[crim son]

33. 2006 has been the worst year of my life.

I can't say I have exceptionally high hopes for next year either. But, 2008... that's going to be fantastic! :eyes:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

45. It's going to get better.

:hug:

[crim son]

47. It's going to get worse before it gets better!

But, thanks.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

53. Believe me, it will get better.

:hug:

[crim son]

56. I know it.

I'm just being a big baby. :)

[SPKrazy]

88. We're All Big Babies Sometimes

sometimes we get tougher because we deal with our feelings

check your PM

:-)

[BarenakedLady]

48. ....

:hug:

:loveya:

[RetroLounge]

34. Wow, hard to say, some bad, some good

:shrug:

:cry: My wife left me for a younger woman.
:cry: I moved from my house to an apartment.
:cry: I was diagnosed with depression.
:cry: Went thru 4 therapists this year.
:cry: The meds they put me on seriously fucked me up.
:cry: The withdraw from same meds seriously fucked me up.
:cry: My debt is bone crushing and i may still lose everything.
:cry: Had to sell most of my stuff, including a pair of 1958 Oldsmobiles.
:cry: House was on market for 6 months and did not sell.

But:

:bounce: Found out who my real friends were.
:bounce: Built strong new friendships.
:bounce: Put welfare of kids above all, without losing myself in the process.
:bounce: Found out after 10 years of marriage, being alone is not that bad as long as I am okay with me, and I am.
:bounce: Dropped 40 pounds and looked good doing it, even if I went too far (put enough back on to be healthy).
:bounce: Began writing again and remembered how much I love it.
:bounce: Began Reading again and remembered how much I love it.
:bounce: Posted a year's worth of poetry threads, and still love doing it.
:bounce: Took the steps to open my own business, and did so, fulfilling a life-long dream.
:bounce: Bought 32,000 books and LOVE owning, reading and selling them.
:bounce: Celebrated 16 years of sobriety this past June.
:bounce: Began cultivating a very special relationship without rushing anything.


So it's been a mixed bag. But 2007 is going to be better...

:hi:

RL

[Guava Jelly]

66. like the Phoenix you have risen from the ashes

You will do fine and are!
good luck on your list specially the last item :7

[SeattleGirl]

37. Life just got a whole lot SUCKIER!

Jenis, how the fuck many more shoes are gonna drop? Hope to God 2007 is better, that's all I gotta say.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

46. Hey...

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

52. SA!

Thank you. :hug:

[buddhamama]

38. not too bad

some heartache and pain but, my life is good. i have my beautiful son, my family and friends; they make everything and anything bearable and, downright enjoyable. :) i am blessed.

[Guava Jelly]

65. Your friendship is one of the greatest things that has happened to me

this year.And last year and the previous 38 years before.
You are a remarkable woman and a good friend and I cant tell you how much I just :loveya:

[Manifestor_of_Light]

39. resigned myself

Resigned myself to the scrap heap as far as employment. Looked for a job for over a year and got one interview, in spite of lots of experience and education. I think it was my age (51). I do not believe the legal field is hiring legal assistants and booming. If it is, they don't want people with huge amounts of education and experience, like me. I even have a law degree.

My SO got laid off from his job in May, but that job was killing him, so it turned out to be a good thing.

We decided to take "falling out of the middle class and being unemployed" and re-named it "early retirement". So we're gonna sell the house and move to the boonies and do what we want to do.

[CatholicEdHead]

40. This has been a horrible fall

But most of the year I can't seem to do anything right at work. I do my best but it often has blown up in my face and is very frustrating.

My social life on the other hand has never been better.

[UrbScotty]

41. Could be better, could be worse (nt)

[BlueIris]

42. Artistically/spiritually? Great. Financially? Um, er...

can't we talk about something else? Oysters? What my favorite color is?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

43. Surprisingly well.

I left L.A., moved to NYC, finished two scripts and am enjoying life for the moment. :D

[xmas74]

49. Sucked.

Car troubles, money troubles, job troubles, kid troubles.

Friend died, stuck back at home, low paying job and the state says I make too much for any kind of aid (including insurance for my child). Her father has jumped ship-left the state and they can't find him for any kind of assistance.

Quit smoking and have gained weight. Numerous grey hairs now streak my head and I have two small lines around my eyes.

And I haven't had a date in so long I've forgotten what people do on dates. 2006 kinda sucked and I haven't had my birthday yet. Turning 32 this month will be the icing on the cake of a craptastic year.

Here's to 2007!

[BlueIris]

60. The ex has fully left the state now?

Well, on the bright side...at least you don't have to worry about stalking or anything, right?

Hope the next year goes better.

[xmas74]

69. They think he has.

Rumor has it he's on the East Coast right now.

True-no stalking.

[KG]

83. oops

[trof]

50. Pretty good.

The '05 election.
my daughter is pregnant with her second.
(And LAST! According to her.)
We're more or less healthy.
For geezers.
Yeah, we're OK.

[u4ic]

51. Much contrast

A lot of pain earlier in the year...late spring onward was much better...the joys, no matter how 'minor', became that much more.


Hopeful for 2007. :hi:

[leftofthedial]

54. like a rented mule

and a punching bag

[jane_pippin]

55. Until recently it was pretty terrible, I guess.

Major, recent bad points include:

Being totally broke

Six year relationship with live-in boyfriend ended

Moved back in with parents (see above two points for why that happened)

Was totally depressed--like the cry hysterically every day can barely make it through the day kind of depressed

But

I started a new job that gives me a little more money

I'm already kicking mad ass at my job so I think when the 90 day trial/probation period is over I might even get a raise

I'll finally be able to have my own place again that will have only my things in it arranged how I like them and--and this is key--will not have 800 million after-bars going on in it during weeknights

Plus, I met some new people this year who I really like and, when I'm being rational about it, I know that the boyfriend was no good for me anyway so I'm not really all that heartbroken about that these days either.

So a year of awfulness seems to be ending pretty well. Yay for that.

[crim son]

57. I'm glad for you that you have the new job

to distract you from your other worries. Six years is a long time but since you know the breakup was probably a good thing, then six years is enough of your time to spend with him.

Here's hoping that the coming year is full of happiness :toast:

[jane_pippin]

58. Thank you. Six years is a long time, but it's ok.

I've known him longer than that and, while it was a painful breakup, it really was for the best for both of us. I think I was more depressed about having to move back home. But, that seems to be coming to an end soon too and now I'm really looking forward to being by myself and having some peace and quiet. And I like the new job a lot too.

:toast: Here's hoping things get a little better for you sooner rather than later, too.

[RetroLounge]

61. ...

:hug:

:hi:

RL

[jane_pippin]

74. Hey buddy!

Back atcha


:hug:

:hi:

[Madrone]

62. In like a lion, out like a cuddly little lamb.

2006? Let's see...

Cliff notes:

Crazed stalker obsessed with me poisoned my dog twice, slashed my tires, showed up where I was when out, broke into my phone conversations outside my house while I was inside.... that's the short list.

Hit a deer. :(

Dad had a heart attack. (mild, thank god)

Uncle died.

Incredible episodes of pain that bring on breathtaking panic attacks - the most unbearable thing I've ever experienced.

BUT -

Suddenly I'm ending on a high note. I'll be finishing out the old and bringing in the new in a way that would have been unimaginable but a few weeks ago. And I wouldn't spend it any other way. Life is fucking CRAZY.

[Tsiyu]

72. Life IS Crazy

:hug:

Roller coaster year, here.

I learned to be "in the moment" more...

I also took a few chances, which led to some fun consulting work, falling in love and getting to go to my favorite little island twice in the last month.

Reconnected with family and made a lot of new friends and even though my life is still an uphill climb, I feel like I'm wearing the right shoes...:hi:

Here's to 2006 :toast:

To a Dem House and Senate :toast:

And to a good 2007 for everyone :party: :beer: :beer: :toast: :beer: :beer: :party:

[Madrone]

76. Omg!!

HI! :hug:

In LOVE?

I can't wait to talk to you - I am SO happy things are going well for you. You really deserve it. I was just thinking about you last night - too funny you've shown up. :)

[Tsiyu]

79. For a brief appearance between adventures ; )

Good to see you around these parts, as well. :)

[Madrone]

80. I've been thinking about calling you -

But I know you've been busy so I've resisted! :) Check your PM!

[Tsiyu]

82. Turned in those cellphones to the contractor

already but my home phone is back in working order.

Check your PM, too.

I'll try to call you tomorrow :hi:

[Madrone]

95. Okay!

I should be home most of the day - except for a quick run to town to fill up the gas tank, buy a better snow shovel and go to the grocery store.

I'll call you right back on the VOIP phone when you do - may as well talk for free!

[WritingIsMyReligion]

63. I'm still alive, so I suppose I've got nothing to gripe about.

:P :P

Still, it was pretty good. Pretty lonely, but pretty good. :P

:hi:

[QMPMom]

67. It's been the worst year of my life, so far. Seriously. If it gets any

worse in other years, I don't really think I can handle it. I didn't handle 2006 all that well.

[Pushed To The Left]

68. A very eventful year!

I got a $2 an hour raise at work earlier in the year.

I proposed to my longtime girlfriend in March. The relationship went down hill from there, and she ended up breaking up with me in August after revealing that she had been seeing somebody else. She claimed to have kissed him and called me a loser, but called the day after the breakup to say that she made up the part about the kiss to "make the breakup easier" and that they had only talked on the phone. She was apologetic, but became hostile when it became clear that I wasn't going to come running back to her. She sent me a scathing e-mail in September, where she put me down and changed her story yet again to say that she and this other guy had actually been seeing eachother, but hadn't kissed until the day before this e-mail was sent.

I satisfied the requirements for my Bachelor's Degree and graduated in September.

I went to my sister's wedding in October where I was her "Man of Honor". My Dad and I drove cross-country from California to Michigan and back, which was quite an experience.

Of course, we all know what happened on November 7th! That was a great day!

For the rest of 2006 and in 2007, I plan on going back to the martial arts/grappling trainer that I trained with several years ago, dropping about 40-50 pounds, and really getting into the IT job search. I'm almost 34 and still living at home due to economic reasons, and my goal is to get into a career situation that will allow me to finally be on my own. Like my Bachelor's Degree, better late than never!

[BlueIris]

75. :-)

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments. Glad '06 was so tolerable for you.

[kedrys]

70. I need a serious do-over

S.O. left a crappy job (decent benefits, but insane fundie boss) for a great one, which lasted 8 months due to a political hatchet job.

I took a job I shouldn't have, just to get insurance (the s.o.'s new gig was contract with no bennies); the job sucks and the insurance is about as bad.

We're about to file for bankruptcy - wish we'd done it last year before they changed the rules.

Lost one of my big clients in my business, indirectly leading to my considering the sucky job above in the first place.

S.O. and I both suffering from depression. Not making it easier for s.o. to find another job.

The foundation of the house we bought last year is turning into ritz cracker crumbs, and the engineer who certified it won't do a damn thing.

We've burned through all our savings and retirement $$.

That's the short version. I don't have much hope for next year either. :(

[knitter4democracy]

71. Like shit. Glad it's over.

The election was a bright spot, but that's about it other than the fact that I'm alive.

The year started with horrific pain, went on to surgery in March, which revealed that the source of the pain wasn't what they thought it was and instead was my appendix. In recovering from that and thinking that I was finally free of pain and getting better, I got sick and in figuring out what it was, found out that I had a huge kidney tumor. A month later, after horrible surgery and recovery with no pain killers, we did finally find out that it was benign, but it's been really rough.

I'm done with 2006. The year before wasn't much better with all the pain I was in, but this year can kiss my ass.

[BreweryYardRat]

73. Adequately.

Got laid in April, and I think I'm going to pull an A or B in three of my classes this semester.

On the other hand, my energy level/work ethic is shot to shit, and I've had to pretty much sacrifice my final class in order to pull those good grades. Fortunately, it's not major-related.

[Omphaloskepsis]

77. My income has tripled... And I have Health Care Now...

I wish I could share the love with those that have had bad years. Your time will come.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

78. It's consisted of some highs with long stretches of boredom in between

Highs: volunteering in Mississippi at a hurricane relief center in January
Attending a convention in Japan and visiting a lot of clients in June
My first trip across the Atlantic since I was 17--three weeks in England

Lows: Everything else

[KG]

84. sucked royal ass. major waste of time.

:(

[Xipe Totec]

85. Like a parrot treats his standing post

I'm covered in shit.

Other than that, everything is going great!

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

86. Gotta admit, pretty good. Seemed like a short year to me. . .

Started high school. Made some more firends. Got a job. So, yea, pretty cool

[reyd reid reed]

87. The best thing I can say about this year

is that it's finally almost over.

I started the year off with a meltdown on New Year's...and I'm still waiting for the roller coaster to stop so that I can get off.

I don't like roller coasters.

:scared:

[KatyaR]

89. Eh, same as usual--nothing to write home about.

Left an interesting job with a boss that drove me insane to take a job working with several people I had worked with at a previous place of employment. Got a nice salary bump.

Found out that everybody in the place is as boring as hell and mostly conservative to boot. Crappy insurance that's so bad no one goes to the doctor any more--we all go to doc in a box. Was told a couple of months ago we wouldn't be getting any holiday bonuses this year. I'm going to miss my big fat bonus I used to get, so no Christmas for me (which is fine--I don't need anything much anyway).

Still living with the six pieces of furniture I had when I moved into this apartment almost four years ago. One day the TV is going to fall through the box it's sitting on, and that'll be that.

I'm coming to dread 2007 even more than this year--I turn 50 next year and have shit to show for it. I got my hair cut a week ago, and there's so much gray now, I hardly know myself when I look into the mirror.

I find myself slowly slipping back into depression. The last time this happened, five years ago, I lost everything except a car full of belongings. It's taken me years to get back on my feet, and for what? I just don't see anything much worth writing home about.

So, no, 2006 hasn't been that great. I'm happy about the election though--that was pretty much the only real bright spot in the year.

I will, however, wish a better year for us all.

[shanti]

90. financially fairly well

emotionally and physically, not so well...:( getting older sucks.

[SPKrazy]

91. 2006 The Year Of Mixed Blessings- and Extremes

for me

new job
more money
lost weight
improved health
:bounce:

failing relationship like the Titanic (shall we rearrange the deck chairs again?)
more stress
sister's life ravaged by her asshole STBE husband
first anniversary of my mother's death (October)

:cry:

:silly:

[ForrestGump]

93. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

Well, not the worst of times -- that was a few years ago -- but it was close enough, at times. Overall, 'twas a good year, and they've been getting better since that low point of recent memory.

Ready for more good stuff in 2007. Ready for more in December of 2006, for that matter...

[ghostsofgiants]

94. Wasn't too horrible, I guess.

Some lame points, but nothing to get really upset about.

[auntAgonist]

96. Started out to be good ...

The spring time brought some rough bumps, summer and fall went well. It remains to be seen how december will play out though, it's not looking real good, but I'm hoping for the best, trying not to expect the worst.


aA

[idgiehkt]

97. kind of a mixed bag.

-huge internet disaster at the beginning of the year, got in hot water and lost some friendships
-finally got some answers about some things that I really didn't understand for a long time (like, my whole life), now I just have to figure out what to do with that information
-very strange year, in general. Kind of having to learn to lean on the wisdom of the universe.
I thought it was a bad year getting worse but in fact it looks like I was *in* the storm the whole time and didn't realize I was in one. I've cleared it...not that there isn't another one on the horizon, but still, I'm relieved that that whatever-the-hell hell that I was in since 2003 (2000?) is finally shifting a little.

[Nicole]

98. It was a good year

Found a long lost old friend. Lost a creepy new friend.

Kids are doing good.

Some investments kicked ass.

Life is good for me right now.

[Evoman]

99. Mostly okay, some bad....I attended two funerals this year (for the first time).

My 25 year old cousin, who has been like a sister to me since we were babies, passed away two months before her birthday. It was completely unexpected...she had been sick, but we never knew with what. Doctors just told her to lose weight. Then one day, she went to the hospital, had some sort of attack, couldn't breathe, and died. Autopsy was done, but we still don't know what happened..at all.

Other than that, its been a pretty good year. I'm almost done my masters. I haven't been to sick or anything. Money's been tight, but we're doing fine. My gf is still living with me, and despite people saying the first year is the hardest, we've been going strong for more than a year....and we haven't fought about anything. We're almost perfectly complimentary. I was afraid I would lose my peace, but I have not.

All in all, I can't complain about my life.

[DainBramaged]

100. Horrible. And it's just not worth going into.

Except for our finally winning control of Congress. That was the highpoint of the decade so far. But the rest of the year just sucked.

[Lethe]

101. good

started living how i wanted to, and not how people think i should

edit: but two of my family members died, which accelerated my change of career :(

[Mythsaje]

102. Not too bad, all things considered...

Lost three day jobs, but had two books published and contracted for several more with two different publishers. If everything goes right, I might well be in a position next year to escape day job hell permanently and devote my time to writing.

All in all, not bad at all.