Nataly 38 #1 December 25, 2009 So around the xmas holidays, I can't help but look back on the past year & reminisce about all the good and the bad things that have happened.. First of all, it seems like only yesterday I was in Canada celebrating Christmas 2008!! But I digress.. High/lowlights for the year for me include: BEST -Embracing living in London after 4+ years & exploring this city for the first time. -Spending less time at work & more time with friends. -The new job (with nicer people). -Getting back into shape (physically and mentally). -Passing my motorcycle theory & driving tests. -BUYING MY MOTORCYCLE!!! WORST -The new job. -Still not having split finances with the ex after a year and a half. -Problems with the house-mate from hell (earlier in the year). -Failing the same exam for the 3rd and 4th time. -Losing my boobies (although they should come back). All in all, I'd say things are looking up What about everyone else??"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 December 25, 2009 Hmm lots of highlights for me in the last 12 months. visiting 37 countries make the list to long to type for a lazy shite like me. So I'll just give the Highlights of the Highlights Best Spending Christmas with the Mitchels and our 1st white Christmas a wonderful time that seems more like a few weeks ago and not 12 months Staying with Amazon and Miss D Great funSpending time with the Shropshires in Chamonix Visiting the Grand Canyon Visiting Iguassu Falls Worst Coming to terms with spending 24 hours 7 days a week with one person it took some adjustingThe pollution in China The rude people in Paris All in all is pretty decent yearREAD MY SIG LINE You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #3 December 25, 2009 BEST: Visiting friends and jumping at Deland and Z-Hills for the first time in 15 years. Getting my Float plane rating. Scalloping with the kids. Finishing our lake house and hosting guests there. Hunting and fishing. Working and playing. Loving and laughing. WORST: Too many friends laid to rest. RIP all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 December 25, 2009 Quote The rude people in Paris Don't take it personally; They just mistook you for Americans."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 December 25, 2009 It took an unbelievable amount of time, money & effort on my part this past year to get all three kids not only on the 'right track' in life...but in a position that they're rolling forward at a pretty good clip. BEST: The kids are older and now out of the house, getting started on the adventure of life. WORST: The kids are older and now out of the house, getting started on the adventure of life. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 December 25, 2009 QuoteLosing my boobies I hate it when that happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #7 December 26, 2009 Worst: Loosing too many friends, like four in a month too many. Changing jobs- a lateral in the same company- just for commuter security, kept me from being with my team at nationals. Not enough time to get on the motorbike. Best: 2010 is so close I can smell it, 09 blows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 December 26, 2009 Quote Not enough time to get on the motorbike. No such thing, you'd make the time if it was important enough to youYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #9 December 26, 2009 Best: Earning my wings after working my ass off for them for over a year, lots of incredible memories with some amazing pilots, both instructors and fellow students. Getting a fantastic assignment out of pilot training. Sharings lots of beers, a couple of skydives, and a few cigars with my brother and his friends when we both got some time to hang out before he deployed. Too many other great hilights to mention here! Worst: Thinking I knew it all, and getting humbled quite a few times. The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #10 December 26, 2009 Best. Still having my mom after major heart surgery/quad bypass. Worst. Saying goodbye to the best dog I've had in 47 years on the planet.I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #11 December 26, 2009 Quote Worst: Loosing too many friends, like four in a month too many. Changing jobs- a lateral in the same company- just for commuter security, kept me from being with my team at nationals. Not enough time to get on the motorbike. Best: 2010 is so close I can smell it, 09 blows. I felt that way about 2008.. Everything about it sucked - I felt like my world completely fell apart.. But I put it all behind me and 2009 was SOOO much better, and 2010 looks even more full of potential.. 2010 will *definitely* be your year "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 December 26, 2009 Cheers mate Best : Losing my job and finding out what's important. Don't dwelling on the negatives - accentuate the postiives (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #13 December 28, 2009 Best – lots from which to choose. Worst – Spending 3 long weekends this fall out in SoCal helping take care of one of my best friends who was banged up pretty badly when a drunk driver hit her & her husband’s car. We may not genetically be sisters, but she is family to me - I love her and would do almost anything for her. Her husband was killed. Allegedly, this was the drunk’s 3rd or 4th DWI. Please don’t drink & drive – taking away someone else’s life and love is not your right. /Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #14 December 28, 2009 Quote Best – lots from which to choose. Worst – Spending 3 long weekends this fall out in SoCal helping take care of one of my best friends who was banged up pretty badly when a drunk driver hit her & her husband’s car. We may not genetically be sisters, but she is family to me - I love her and would do almost anything for her. Her husband was killed. Allegedly, this was the drunk’s 3rd or 4th DWI. Please don’t drink & drive – taking away someone else’s life and love is not your right. /Marg Oh god.. That's terrible.. Some people shouldn't ever get a licence.."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #15 December 28, 2009 Best: - Honeymoon`ing :-) - Another year without a major allergy attack - Watching the 16 year old reaction to his party and laptop - Receiving "real" hugs from the 16 year old - Spending awesome time with friends & family - Still employed Worst: - Watching my friends, family & the world struggle with the economy & wars. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
