Last day of 09 chat

I agree that 2009 has been a tough year in general.  It seemed to be a year of transition.  We lost a lot of people this year.  My brother, my neighbor, My bosses dad...and many more people unrelated...(celebrities).  More so it seems than in recent years.

On the positive side, though...other transitions have taken place.  My DH seems to be taking better care of himself and has really made me so proud with the business.  He is building an awesome reputation with his business peers and more importantly, his customers and general contractors.  Like already said, we have our first African American President whose basic premises seem to be much more down to earth and family oriented than past leaders...which extends to the rest of America.  We took our first cruise on our 50th birthday's.

I'm going to try to lose some weight by simply changing the way I move and the way I eat.  Its going to be tough, but I'm going to give it a shot.

Having said that....off I go to exercise.   

I had a pretty good year, but am always ready to welcome in a new one.  I hope everyone has happy New Year, and you can always e-mail me if you need a get out of jail free card tonight.  I'll try to accomodate as many requests as I can

Deb W.

Mixed bag for us.  It certainly started off pretty rough!

But

new jobs, new location, an actual HOUSE to live in, no more huddling under a zillion covers to keep warm in the RV or scraping ice off the inside walls, no more, ermmm, collecting my waste in a plastic bag so it didn't have to later be cleaned out of the black tank, RUNNING water that is CLEAR and clean and that I can use for cooking, drinking and EVERYTHING.

A bathtub.

continued good health in our family

our wonderful duck who keeps us entertained!

Love and happiness.

Yes, bad stuff has happened, but I'm a glass half full kind of gal.....

I would say that it was a pretty crappy year for me, but I did get two great kids this year.  They pretty much make up for everything else that wasn't so good.

Amanda, you forgot getting Brutus.  He was a pretty good "find"!

I paid off my truck.

I found Agnes.

I've been blessed with many friends here.

 2009 was a difficult year for us.  2010 feels like it is going to be a really good year (like Glenda I am a glass half full sort and ALWAYS think the future holds wonderful things) I have very positive thoughts going in to 2010.

2009 let's see.  In August I finally got a bit more business and the Fall was full with working with some amazing people.   Best news of the year was delivered the other day when the surgeon told me Bugsy was healed and we could start doing more with him.  I have missed my silly goofy wild boy, he had a bad summer and starting in August he was on reduced/no activity.  Been a long time since I've seen him pain-free and running wild.

This year I have many goals.  I need to write them up complete with steps to achieving them - I recommend all of you with goals do this, you will be much more likely to achieve them if you do!

Be safe, be well and enjoy!

sharismom

I've been blessed with many friends here.

Tina - I feel the same way. This was actually a very good year for us. We spent a couple of months worrying about DH getting laid off and my surgery and what might be found and both issues turned out just fine. I continue to feel very grateful about those things. I'm optimistic about this next year but I tend to be a glass half full type too.

I tossed and turned all night and even got up about 1 AM and watched some TV. I'd had some tea in the afternoon and I think that might've been the culprit.

I have an appt to get my hair done this afternoon and will feel and look a lot better after that.  

Well, 2009 was supposed to be "better than last year", but aren't they all?  Mine turned out to be the boat-slowing-changing-course, I think.  Unfortunately, my horoscope says I have a lot of work to do in 2010, and  that I need to protect myself.  err, yay-ish.  Regardless, I'm also glad that 2009 passed pretty fast.  Tonight is the anniversary of Joe passing, so... I should call my mom.

I hope everyone is safe and comfortable tonight.  Special hugs to Kim....

 For me, I'd say 2009 was a pretty good year.  But then again I needed that after the hell that was 2008 for me.

In Feb I moved out of the worst apartment ever.  Very, very bad, wouldn't even let FH come in the door.  Things have settled down w/ his ex so I don't have to worry about what's going to happen every time there is contact between the 2 of them.  I have made many new friends.  I bought a house.  I filed for divorce from my husband, who was a lying, cheating, pathetic excuse for a human being.  I got engaged to someone who truly shows me what it means to love someone.  I spend more time in 2009 being happy and laughing than I have in a long time.  Everyone who knew me before says that "I'm back" and it's *so* good to be back.

Some things sucked, divorce papers haven't come back from the courts, regardless of being filed over a month ago.  It cost a good bit of $ (and a lot of emotional hell) for FH to get 50-50 custody of his daughter.  FH lost his job, and still hasn't found one in our field.  His house hasn't sold yet (although the realtor called yesterday and said there are some people interested)

Truly though, it was a struggle to think of the bad things.  They just aren't as important.

ETA:  The worst part of 2009 was having to put Mystic down .  Its not that I had forgot her, but I really thought that was the end of 2008, I was talking to FH and I remembered it was 2009 b/c he came with me that day.

2009 was pretty good for me.

Became a business owner in January, and we've done pretty darned well, especially in a crappy economy.

Bought a new car in June and am still loving it.

Got a lot of landscaping stuff done at the house that was desperately needed.

My little bro got engaged to a wonderful girl who I already considered like a sister.

My good friend had a baby girl last night (squee!).

And, best of all, in March we adopted Sammy!

I hope everyone has a wonderful New Years Eve and I'll raise a glass to y'all tonight for a fantastic 2010!!

OK, I am officially over-the-moon happy!!!  My BFF from many years ago just found me.  We were like Mutt & Jeff in my early 20s, and my experiences living in NYC are because I was working for her.  Amazing times, amazing person.. I am soooo excited!!  Like, better than Christmas when you're 6 yrs old EXCITED!!

sharismom

Amanda, you forgot getting Brutus.  He was a pretty good "find"!

He was a GREAT find!  I also got Angel, not under the best circumstances, but I love her nonetheless.  Then there is Cher.  Some days, I question my sanity for that....

We've had a good year for the most part.  I always look forward to the new year even though I usually can't stay awake to welcome it in. lol  I do feel that in general it's been a tough year for much or the country and the world.  I try to always be grateful for what I have and to take anything for granted.  Of course, last night I was gritching about my DH being too nice to me when I am sick.  lol  Go figure. 

The weather is absolutely beautiful today.  I am all dosed up on cold meds and waiting for DH to get home so we can take the dogs to the ball park for a romp. 

Having been thru the transition that Steph described above, I can honestly say that the 14 "New Years" that I have known David have made each one better than the last altho I'm kinda "cheatin" on the first one.  We knew each other but it was Jan 2 that was our first "online date" not the first *grin*.  But we've been with each other each of the next 13, and that does it for me.

We've seen Tink bloom, and Billy's doing very well.  Ms. Kee's made it thru to her 4th Gotcha Day (today!!)

2009 was a tough year for all I think -- both of us putting a ton of hours into our jobs but we *have* jobs so that's the blessing.  I"m not going to brag nor complain.  We're all together -- that's what counts to me, I guess.