The end of the year is a great time for reflection. What's the best thing that happened in your life in 2008? What is the most memorable moment or occasion. Did you reach a milestone, suffer a setback, or prefer to put 2008 away and look forward to all 2009 has to offer?
Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
Sat, 12/27/2008 - 2:21pm
#2
Hot2na
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Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
I'm hoping 2009 will be great because everyone in my family DESERVES it after these past 12 months. Here's to optimism!
to Optimism. "Cheers!"
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Sat, 12/27/2008 - 3:37pm
#3
Green
I am simply amazing
Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
We welcomed 2008 just one day after the loss of my nephew. This year has been the most difficult emotionally to handle that I can remember in a very long time. I am looking forward to 2009 and all the milestones and memories to be made. I did learn a great deal in the last 12 months, and that is to make each and every moment special and to share yourself. but most of all to not take the little things for granted for it is those that mean the very most. You simply cannot put a price tag on memories the love in your heart and quiet times with those who mean the very most to you.
~ Proud supporter of Father's rights ~
Sun, 12/21/2008 - 9:26am
#4
LadyCerridwen48
mostly recovered, hooray!
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from Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
mostly recovered, hooray!
Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
Up until 1/2 an hour ago, I'd have said that 2008 was one of the worst years of my life. I lost a close friend, I've watched Boyfriend deal with losing his only sibling, I almost lost my father, I could go on, but I won't. It's funny how one little piece of news can change one's outlook. My sister and her hubby have been trying to have a baby for almost 2 years now. She's FINALLY pregnant!!! I'm going to be an AUNT!!! *Happy Dance* 2009's gonna RAWK!
"If it suddenly ended tomorrow, I could somehow adjust to the fall
Good times and riches and son of a b..buh..buhhh-biddlyes, I've seen more than I can recall"
Sun, 12/21/2008 - 10:34am
#5
Hot2na
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Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
It's funny how one little piece of news can change one's outlook. My sister and her hubby have been trying to have a baby for almost 2 years now. She's FINALLY pregnant!!! I'm going to be an AUNT!!! *Happy Dance* 2009's gonna RAWK!
congrats to you aunt lady.c - and to the future parents as well! 2009 will RAWK for you. you have a move scheduled, bed shopping 
, and i know there are many more blessed events headed your way! oh, and i will be meeting you in '09 as well!
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Sun, 12/21/2008 - 11:01am
#6
LadyCerridwen48
mostly recovered, hooray!
I am supporting our troops
from Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
mostly recovered, hooray!
Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
Never mind bed shopping, the big question now is, pink yarn or blue yarn?
"If it suddenly ended tomorrow, I could somehow adjust to the fall
Good times and riches and son of a b..buh..buhhh-biddlyes, I've seen more than I can recall"
Sun, 12/21/2008 - 9:36am
#7
Bare
is thinking of you.
I am not sure
is thinking of you.
Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
My sister and her hubby have been trying to have a baby for almost 2 years now. She's FINALLY pregnant!!! I'm going to be an AUNT!!!
I love this kind of news. Renews my faith in the idea that someone is watching the farm and making sure it balances out in the end. Blessings to you and your sister. New life is always a good omen.
"you can sew it up but you still see the tear"
Sun, 12/21/2008 - 11:01am
#8
LadyCerridwen48
mostly recovered, hooray!
I am supporting our troops
from Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
mostly recovered, hooray!
Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
It does help restore some balance, and it also gives Dad something to look forward to. He's gotta stick around long enough to be a Grandpa!
"If it suddenly ended tomorrow, I could somehow adjust to the fall
Good times and riches and son of a b..buh..buhhh-biddlyes, I've seen more than I can recall"
Sun, 12/21/2008 - 11:02am
#9
Hot2na
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Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
It does help restore some balance, and it also gives Dad something to look forward to. He's gotta stick around long enough to be a Grandpa!
i bet he is so excited. this good news good to wonders for his inner self, and spirit.
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Sun, 12/21/2008 - 9:18am
#10
Hot2na
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Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
ack! i forgot the main question.
2007 was great in that my grandson was born. that was most memorable. now, 2008, no major complaints - - just a few periods of adjustment.
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Sun, 12/21/2008 - 9:16am
#11
D G
is grateful.
I am A Human
from Earth
is grateful.
Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
2008 can go to hell. LOL. Probably the worst yr of my life, but I learned more about myself than I ever have before. I am glad to see it leave, but grateful for the lessons learned.
Sun, 12/21/2008 - 10:51am
#12
Hot2na
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Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
2008 can go to hell. LOL. Probably the worst yr of my life.
i'm reading a lot of that here. i do wish the best for everyone. it will be interesting to visit this thread same time next year for a comparison.
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Sun, 12/21/2008 - 8:15am
#14
Hot2na
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Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
relocating my family to the east coast was a huge adjustment and by far the biggest leap/move i have ever taken so far away from family in my life. while i am confident it was the right choice husband and i made, career wise, it was a difficult decision to reach.
watching our grandson open his presents on his 1st birthday in october was truly a joyous moment for us. happy we were still in town to accomplish that.
watching mini compete in her baton performance at NAU was a very happy proud moment for us as parents.
my oldest son calling me when he was promoted at work. very proud of him. also, when bella22 and my son bought their first home this past year. another proud parent moment!
i'm sure there are more, but these few came to mind quickly.
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Sun, 12/21/2008 - 8:12am
#15
Bare
is thinking of you.
I am not sure
is thinking of you.
Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
The best thing about this year? It will be over soon.
For sure, the rock bottom worst year of my life. However, I managed to find the miracle in it all.
I'm looking forward to leaving this year behind.
"you can sew it up but you still see the tear"
Sun, 12/21/2008 - 10:36am
#16
Hot2na
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Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
The best thing about this year? It will be over soon.
For sure, the rock bottom worst year of my life. However, I managed to find the miracle in it all.
you managed to turn rock bottom into a blessing. others should inspire to be like you. the strength you continue to demonstrate is truly amazing, B.
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Sat, 12/20/2008 - 7:46pm
#17
Glovermann
*big smile
I am The walrus koo koo kachoo
from New York City
*big smile
Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
This is an easy one for me. I'm certainly better off now than I was a year ago, this year I became more focused, happy and healthy and I'm never going back to the way I was. It was probably the best and most productive year of my adult life, and the train will keep rollin' into next year 
Sun, 12/21/2008 - 8:08am
#18
Hot2na
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Re: Was this year better or worse than last year? How come?
It was probably the best and most productive year of my adult life, and the train will keep rollin' into next year
that made me all warm inside! the positive flow in your statement is a guarantee your train will keep rollin' Glovermann! i'm along for the ride. can't wait to see what the new year holds for all of us.
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2008 was pretty rough on me as well. I'm hoping 2009 will be great because everyone in my family DESERVES it after these past 12 months. Here's to optimism!
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