upndownshop 0 #1 January 18, 2008 Mine, well things really sucked in 2007, but I kept a smile on my face...still recovering from the aftermath but I believe things will improve. Have a lot to be excited about this year, working hard at the new business and extremely excited about SkyFest 2008! Of course that SF energy comes from all of you, so thank you. As much as I have moved on, certain things come up that still affect my life beyond my control. I grunt once then find a way to smile again. Thus making me stronger and wiser. Looking forward to tomorrow and the exciting challenges that may face me. I need to jump more (yes i can hear Lee now: Skrimmy get your ASS in the air) but that will come in time. Life gets in Life's way., and thats ok, cause skydiving has taught me to handle the risk and look forward to the next "jump" of life. Hope you all can find that bit of shimmering light that lets your wings fly again. Ok, off to get myself in trouble now. Shhh dont tell sunshine that I might be misbehaving... Thanks for listening, uuuhh reading, ahh whatever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #2 January 18, 2008 My life rocks. This is said on the eve of anticipating a rather uncomfortable night. And still I feel lighter and happier than two/three years ago. The spirit is stronger than the body Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #3 January 18, 2008 Quote My life rocks. This is said on the eve of anticipating a rather uncomfortable night. And still I feel lighter and happier than two/three years ago. The spirit is stronger than the body very nice! and the limp goes away in time. Well not mine but...........thats what I get when one shoves the fib tib through the bottom and side of the foot. I like that: the spirit is stronger than the body Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #4 January 18, 2008 Mines good, real gooddropdeded ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #5 January 18, 2008 Yeah, 2007 was an interesting year for me as well. Lots of new beginnings and a couple of big endings. This is the year I focus on figuring out how to make decisions based upon what I want and not based on pleasing a father figure of any sort. It's an extremely hard habit to break. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #6 January 18, 2008 Getting better and better by the day... And I got a big fat raise today - that kinda helped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #7 January 18, 2008 Life's amazingly great. Filled with adventures, surprises, and people who can lighten up a day with a smile. And 2008 may be my best vintage yet. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #8 January 18, 2008 Yes, 2007 was rough.We go on, life is that way.. I am looking forward to Skyfest! Keep striving to hit the next mark. & I'll do the same.. I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 January 18, 2008 Quote My life rocks. This is said on the eve of anticipating a rather uncomfortable night. And still I feel lighter and happier than two/three years ago. The spirit is stronger than the body HEY you stole my sig lineI am at the end of a 5 week visit to the states, and will be starting a 12 month tour of the world in December. I love my job and i am in relatively good health both mentally and physically. So take a wild guess at How my Life is (hint hint...read 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
upndownshop 0 #10 January 18, 2008 I wasnt sure to post something like this, but.....my thought was that maybe sometimes we need to step back and take a closer look. Then maybe we can realize that things arent so bad after all. I'm glad to hear things are good for folks, and even if they are not great......I for one am glad you are here!! Be well to all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #11 January 18, 2008 My life is just groovy! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #12 January 18, 2008 2007 was definitely not one of the best years of my life. I'm hoping this year will be better, but I'm feeling a little bit lost at the moment, and I'm not sure which direction I want to go in. I can't say that I am particularly happy right now, but at least I am feeling grateful for what I have (mostly my family and friends), and I guess I have no real complaints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #13 January 18, 2008 My life is pretty groovy! I've got all I need and most of what I want. What more can a guy ask for? Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #14 January 18, 2008 Life is pretty good work wise.... I finished up a project at the end of the year.. took a couple weeks off.. and got an offer for a new contract yesterday with a starrt of next week... even got another pay raiseSkydiving wise..... its just not skydiving weather up here in the Pacific NorthWET... I have not jumped since the first weekend of NOV at SD Atlanta and the Farm.... BUT I think I may have to show up at the DZ and have a chat with the regional director about WTF is going on with our national organization... That will make up my mind if I am going to get a CSPA license this year instead of USPA... hell Pitt Meadows in British Columbia is closer for me to drive to than the drive THRU Seattle traffic to go to Kapowsin. Personal life.. meh... no cabana boys right now... I have been a little too career focused.. but I may have to take a 3 day weekend and fly someplace warm and find a couple of them... just for grins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,446 #15 January 18, 2008 Back when I was a worker-type I used to have this on the wall of my office: THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS BEST DEFINED AS THE OPTIMISIM OF A SECOND MARRIAGE RATHER THAN THE PESSIMISM OF A FAILED FIRST MARRIAGE. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #16 January 18, 2008 Quote Back when I was a worker-type I used to have this on the wall of my office: THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS BEST DEFINED AS THE OPTIMISIM OF A SECOND MARRIAGE RATHER THAN THE PESSIMISM OF A FAILED FIRST MARRIAGE. JerryBaumchen so is divorce to be expected?....bullshit! in my view. i am on a second marriage, but, the first ended in the "till death do us part" lack of option. i am so tired of people getting married, then getting divorced do to lack of trying. dont mind me...i have had a few tonight. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #17 January 18, 2008 What is this "Life" you speak of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #18 January 18, 2008 Quote What is this "Life" you speak of? Its one of the few words I know how to spell. Not sure what it means yet, still a kid at heart!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #19 January 18, 2008 People tell me i need to get one,but they are the unhappy ones, so i 'm not sure if i want one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scario-Kim 0 #20 January 18, 2008 2007 was definately a year full of learning and fulfilling dreams. I am looking forward all the new adventures in 2008. Glad to hear things are going good for you. I will see you at SF and hpefully do more than 1 jump this year . Count me in for volunteering if you still need help.Quote Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grannyinthesky 0 #21 January 18, 2008 My life has taken a decided turn for the better since finding skydiving last October. I have never felt so alive in my life. Almost daily, I find myself being willing to step out of my comfort zone and choose to do those things that used to scare me to death, like talking to people on a personal level or hugging people. That extends to even physical things. There was a time when I wouldn't even jump down from something even a foot high. My life is some much more vibrant and challenging now. i can't ever imagine going back to where I was."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grannyinthesky 0 #22 January 18, 2008 QuoteSkydiving wise..... its just not skydiving weather up here in the Pacific NorthWET... And you guys have let your wet, windy weather leak into Idaho. It's really been the pits waiting for those few Saturdays and Sundays when there was enough bright blue sky that I could get a jump in. The cold I can live with and it's been damned cold. Trying to find the DZ with everything covered with snow ,I figured out. I hope it changes soon for all of us in the NorthWET."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #23 January 18, 2008 2007 was quite difficult and ended excrutiatingly...seriously. For 2008, I've set a few goals for myself. If I meet those goals, the year will end happily (provided things beyond my control do not happen). _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #24 January 18, 2008 I'm liking 2008 so far. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #25 January 18, 2008 Actually I'm hating '08 so far. I've already come down with 2 nasty viruses and my 72 year old mother has a serious case of the flu. She's going to recover, but it's going to take a few months. Anyway, I still have my eyes on my goals. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 1 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
grannyinthesky 0 #21 January 18, 2008 My life has taken a decided turn for the better since finding skydiving last October. I have never felt so alive in my life. Almost daily, I find myself being willing to step out of my comfort zone and choose to do those things that used to scare me to death, like talking to people on a personal level or hugging people. That extends to even physical things. There was a time when I wouldn't even jump down from something even a foot high. My life is some much more vibrant and challenging now. i can't ever imagine going back to where I was."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #22 January 18, 2008 QuoteSkydiving wise..... its just not skydiving weather up here in the Pacific NorthWET... And you guys have let your wet, windy weather leak into Idaho. It's really been the pits waiting for those few Saturdays and Sundays when there was enough bright blue sky that I could get a jump in. The cold I can live with and it's been damned cold. Trying to find the DZ with everything covered with snow ,I figured out. I hope it changes soon for all of us in the NorthWET."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #23 January 18, 2008 2007 was quite difficult and ended excrutiatingly...seriously. For 2008, I've set a few goals for myself. If I meet those goals, the year will end happily (provided things beyond my control do not happen). _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #24 January 18, 2008 I'm liking 2008 so far. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #25 January 18, 2008 Actually I'm hating '08 so far. I've already come down with 2 nasty viruses and my 72 year old mother has a serious case of the flu. She's going to recover, but it's going to take a few months. Anyway, I still have my eyes on my goals. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
