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Highs/lows of 2010
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Well done OP, this is a really cool thread...
Highs:- Realising that I've changed a lot since secondary school thanks to college/working/meeting some very special people.
- Finishing college and getting my degree (B. Sc. in Veterinary Nursing).
- The day of my graduation.
- The night of my graduation - I met my bf
- I had my first (proper) kiss at the tender age of 22!
- Getting to know my bf even if it was only through text because he's so far away.
- Every second I've spent with my boyfriend since I met him (which hasn't been a lot tbh unfortunately)
- Registering as a Veterinary Nurse
- I absolutely loved working all summer in a vet clinic even though it was temporary.
- Getting a letter a few weeks ago with BScVN RVN after my name, I was so proud of myself.
- My cousin's wedding
- Seeing my 17 year old brother and his girlfriend be so happy together at such a young age, I think they're going to last which is very rare at their age.
- Seeing 2 of my absolute favourite bands live: 30 Seconds to Mars (Feb 26 at The O2) and Green Day (June 23 at Marlay Park)... Both of them were amazing and I would love to see them again!
Lows:- Watching my Gran slowly deteriorate. She's got Alzheimer's Dementia. We're slowly losing her to it and it's very very difficult to watch. We know she won't know us at all soon, it's already starting to happen.
- College exams - I was so stressed.
- Thinking that I wasn't going to get my degree.
- Leaving Athlone. I was more upset leaving than I was when I arrived, I cried the whole way home.
- Going on three interviews and getting none of the jobs forcing me to sign on.
- The snow stopping me from seeing my boyfriend.
- Being bitten by a cat in work.
- Being on call from work, it's impossible to relax or sleep properly when you know you could get a call telling you to go to work in the middle of the night.
- My poor doggy being diagnosed with cancer... Thankfully he's fine now.
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Highs:
- Meeting my boyfriend in May
- Making some really awesome new friends, particularly my housemates
- Posting more on boards, becoming a mod and meeting tons of awesome people from here!
- Making massive progress in overcoming depression and bulimia
- Kicking lots of toxic people out of my life
Lows
- Dropping out of college twice
- Ending up in casualty after doing something really stupid
- The aftermath of ending up in casualty
- Hurting many people early in the year as a result of my inability to be in any way happy
Overall it's been an okay year - better than 2009 anyway and the 2nd half was certainly more enjoyable Roll on 2011 which is gonna even better! 0 -
Ooh this is a really good idea
Highs:
Doing a skydive!
Getting to see more of the world, namely Paris, Amsterdam, and a couple of places in England, and planning a trip to Berlin next month.
Going to music festivals with my boyfriend.
Having a great college semester and moving on to 2nd year.
Finding the ideal house to rent this year with my friends.
Lows:
My boss becoming very sick last March, he's still in the process of treatment.
This semester being really tough, work-wise. Just about back into the swing of things now but may have summer repeats
2010 was pretty good 0 -
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I remember replying to this thread this time last year, felt a bit 'rutted' in life at the time and 2009 had been a non-eventful year. Happy to report 2010 has been a year full of wonderful change
Highs
- Getting my first new car (which I've left back in Ireland) I miss her!
- Passing my driving test first time! What a high, won't ever forget that moment
- Work trip to Vegas - the best TV project I've ever produced and the most mindblowing fun I've had in years! Mace some lovely new friends too
- Leaving do at work - I was quite close with all my colleagues and we all headed down to Kilkenny for a weekend of absolute carnage. I still smile when I think about it! They made me feel so special too
- Leaving my life behind and moving to Canada, with no contacts and no guarantees. Best leap of faith I've ever made!
- Landing work at a big TV station over here which won't do any harm on my CV down the line
Lows
Losing my oldest friend over an utterly trivial matter. I thought we were beyond that but the slow realization that maybe we've outgrown each other still hurts a little. I miss her.
- First few months of unemployment in Canada. Realising I'm not really sure who I am when I'm not in career mode for 8 hours a day was a little daunting. Thankfully it ended after two months
- The constant ache for family and friends, I miss everyone so much!
- Bailout, of course. It's sort of put a spin on my plans for the next few years and not sure when I'll be coming home now.0 -
rainbow kirby wrote: »- January 3rd 2010, for the same reason as RQ put it as a high of 2010 :pac:
Hopefully this time next year mine will read similar with another promotion and another massive FA Cup victory. 0 -
Highs:
- Doing well in my exams
- Getting a work placement
- Going on holiday during the summer
- Catching up with some old friends
- Enjoying the summer with my boyfriend
Lows:- My boyfriend moving to Galway
- Trying to balance social life with studies
- Watching the person I love go through some rough times =(
- Falling out with a family member
Here's to a really great 2011, with hopefully a bit more money!! 0 -
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Highs:
Going on holidays to Spain
Meeting relatives in England
Junior Cert results night
Having my first kiss at the above
Making lots of new friends
Getting a summer job
Lows:
Doing bad in a piano exam
Realising who my real friends are
My cousin being sick
Overall a good year Roll on 2011!! 0 -
Highs:
- Passing my First Year exams with a 2.2
- Becoming friends with an amazing lady who changed my opinion on many things
- Getting closure on an ex by dating him again and realising this time that he was no good for me!
- Meeting my boyfriend who is an absolute dote.
- Moving to Cork full time
- Figuring out that my mental health has to be looked after, regardless of whats going on, and getting myself fixed.
Lows:
- Getting diagnosed with depression
- The turmoil of men throughout the year
- My Nan getting diagnosed with cancer
- Exam stress!0 -
2010... some year for one year!
Highs
- Graduating with a 1H in my MA and finally handing in that thesis!
- Being offered Phd (long term ambition)
- Proving that I can motivate myself by going to the gym
- Getting a job offer for a teaching position in the Middle East
- Becoming a more independent and confident person after breaking up with my longterm boyfriend.
- Making some AMAZING new friends and having some AMAZING times with the old ones too.
- Spending quality time with my grandparents and appreciating them more. They're amazing.
The following two sound so fickle!
- Scoring the most gorgeous guy I have ever seen in my life and hearing that he likes me back.
- Tommy Bowe tweeting me
Lows
- The mind games and manipulation I have endured all year after breaking up with my ex in February.
- Having my heartbroken by the first guy I fall for after that relationship.
- Being an unemployed graduate worrying about the future.
- Having to leave Cork to move away. Gonna miss so many people.
Let's see where 2011 goes...
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That is a pretty class highpinkheels88 wrote: »High
- Tommy Bowe tweeting me(really hope he never lurks here 
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highs of 2010
starting my PGDE...always wanted to be a teacher!!
realising on my first day of teaching practice that i was where i am supposed to be
leaving a company for the final time never to return again
having the best shag of my life with a stranger in killarney in May
my best friends having a baby girl
hearing Josh Ritter sing "Kathleen" live
lows of 2010
my mom being sick a lot this year
telling my friend of 8 years that i love him and getting no love in return
turning 31 single.....
realising who my real friends are
being very lonely when all my friends are with someone this time of year0 -
Highs
Visiting my OH in Seattle in January
Starting paid work placement in April
Starting my final year of college
Securing the maintenance grant for my final year, relief after so much hassle
Lows
Leaving my OH at the airport in January, not knowng when we'll next see each other
Failing an exam and having to repeat it in August
Missing my OH but hopefully only for 8 more months of next year 0 -
Highs:
- Some of my colleagues finally seeing how difficult my supervisor makes my work life, and feeling like I'm not on my own (or losing my mind) anymore.
- Getting more confident driving and being more independent as a result.
- Joining a social committee and having some great weekends away and social events with people who're becoming good friends.
- Meeting some people through an informal writing group at the beginning of the year. Although the group fell apart after a few months, it was still lovely to meet them.
- Joining a gym and losing 3 stone between July and October. Even though things slipped a bit in November and I haven't been back in about 6 weeks I've managed to maintain the changes pretty much.
- Finally getting the courage to make an appointment with a recruitment agency. It sounds silly, but I've been terrified that my current job will find out, but I actually don't care anymore.
- Finally realising that I'm worth more than other people think and am entitled to be happy, and starting to work towards that.
Lows:
- Struggling to look on the positive side - 2010 hasn't been the best of years. I feel like every time I take a step forward I get shoved three steps back.
- Crashing my car, it's only been 3 days but I already feel isolated and stranded at home.
- Still not having direction. There are so many things I need to change that it's daunting even to work out what to change first.
- Having a pretty challenging time with a good friend - I think things have levelled out, but I'm still not sure.
- Every plan I made falling through all year.
Roll on 2011, it's going to be a better year because I'm going to make it a better year.0 -
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dirtyghettokid wrote: »is there something in the air this year? because it seems quite a number of people have really suffered alot this year
I was thinking the same thing...it was a bad auld year for a lot of people but things can only get better, right?0 -
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Eve_Dublin wrote: »I was thinking the same thing...it was a bad auld year for a lot of people but things can only get better, right?
certainly hope so! we just have to hold our heads high and march on 0 -
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Lows:
Spent most of the year feeling unhappy because I was unhappy in my relationship that I was in, and blamed myself. Finally broke up with him in November and have been happy every since
Highs:
Leaving work to go back to uni & get a degree
Getting to know one of the girls on my course really well, we bonded instantly & she's already one of my closest friends. It's funny how people click!
Clicking with a guy off the internet have only known him since Thursday but I already can't imagine him not being in my life. Even better was clicking with him in person yesterday! For the first time in my life I am actually happy being single, then BANG! 0
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