What's changed for you since this time last year...

cantdecide

I had a bit of a double take when I realised I was on my XJR1200 the road to Gisborne on the east coast of NZ dodging little kiwi trick-or-treaters. I had just arrived on a one year visa not knowing if I'd left Ireland forever. Would I stay or end up in the Ozzie mines, backpacking in SE Asia or a Canadian building site? I didn't have a bull's. To say my life's been all over the place for the last year is a massive understatement.

coonecb1

moved out of the parents home, got into then out of 2 different relationships, and started studying accountancy

GLaDOS

I've finished my undergrad and started a PhD in a different college, so met a lot of new people and entered into a fairly big commitment for the next 3/4 years.

Was single for about a year and a half this time last year, now I'm 4 months into a new relationship.

2 fairly big changes, ones for the better I think though.

MadsL

Lost two jobs in 12 months due to the economy and emigrated.

Witchie

I now have an 18 year old son in University, a boyfriend who has stepped up and we are giving a committed proper relationship a go and I no longer have a League of Ireland club to devote every minute of my life to.

Rothko

Not that much has changed for me but I have lost just over two and a half stone in weight which is a good thing, I guess..

Ziegfeldgirl27

Not much has changed for me, I got a new car and a new job in the past year though.

Quester

Moved counties, from sharing with multiple housemates, to renting on my own. Oh and finally introduced other half to family.

Ted_YNWA

A year older, not much wiser / richer / healthier

flutterflye

I don't have depression.
I have a new baby.

Tom_Cruise

Pretty much the same life only these days i don't see the point in living.

Teyla Emmagan

Frickin nuthin' good. And now I'm another year older and more decrepit.

coonecb1

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

Pretty much the same life only these days i don't see the point in living.

hang in there buddy....

Lawrence1895

I have added one kitten to the family

Lollers

Suas11 wrote: »

Not that much has changed for me but I have lost just over two and a half stone in weight which is a good thing, I guess..

Well done you, that's a fantastic achivement

Myself, I have just gotten my first place on my own. Still don't feel like a proper grownup yet

Agricola

Liposuction and a boob job............... ah shíte wrong thread again....

3GAINSBOROUGH

I lost my job and went on the dole.
Now I drive an 11 year old Mercedes and wear a Sekonda watch.
I used to own my own house, now I rent a room in someone else's.
I used to have friends and family here, now they have emigrated to escape the recession.
All I have left is my Irish passport, and my unbreakable spirit. They are priceless to me.

coonecb1

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

Pretty much the same life only these days i don't see the point in living.

in 100 years any perceived problems will be long forgotten, so may as well get as much enjoyment as possible in the meantime

Have a lot more friends and a new job.

Remmy

Graduated college with a 2:1 and lost 30 pounds.

RayM

For me, everything has changed since this time last year. My mother died this year, and I've fallen into an intense depressive trough, from which I've yet to emerge.

3GAINSBOROUGH

RayM wrote: »

For me, everything has changed since this time last year. My mother died this year, and I've fallen into an intense depressive trough, from which I've yet to emerge.

Sorry to hear that. It will get better slowly with time. I hope next year is a better one for you.

Where To

I got a new telly.

Ginny

This week last year I fell pregnant, have a lovely little 13 week old now.

Max Power

Not much has changed here apart from my Nanny dying this time last year. The next year is going to see big changes though, quitting smoking as of midnight tonight, planning on going to college to study accountancy and hopefully get my own place too.

girl2

Where To wrote: »

I got a new telly.

Along with half the country.....

Mint Sauce

New job, new car, new house.

El Guapo!

• Finally got out of the shíthole job that was slowly destroying my soul.

• Started an evening course that I've wanted to do for a while.

• Moved out of an apartment and into a house.

• Got engaged!

Not bad, all in all.

Max Power

Ginny wrote: »

This week last year I fell pregnant, have a lovely little 13 week old now.

Halloween sex?.....any excuse.

Uriel.

Work remains the same.
I have gone back to college though to do a post grad at night (4nights a week) - big commitment. Starting to wonder if I'll be able for it.

But other than that, the good and the **** remains fairly simple constant

blacklilly

I've come into a lot of money, so my bank account has changed

TPD

Last year I was just starting a new job. This year I'm just over a year into a new job.

Where To

girl2 wrote: »

Along with half the country.....

Yeah but mine is bald and sucks a lollipop.

Max Power

Where To wrote: »

Yeah but mine is bald and sucks a lollipop.

Kojak?

I don't get it?

Mam of 4

RayM wrote: »

For me, everything has changed since this time last year. My mother died this year, and I've fallen into an intense depressive trough, from which I've yet to emerge.

Can totally empathise with you, this time last year still had my mam, in two wks time she'll be dead a year.

Hang in there, get through each day as best you can, if you have a few good moments, don't feel guilty for having them.

The enormity of the loss is unexplainable Imo,but if you're finding it too much to deal with, there's lots of grief councellors that can and will help.

You'll find a way through,chin up and stay going as best you can,I always try to find at least one good moment each day.

Sorry ppl,bit of a ramble there

girl2

FionnMcCool87 wrote: »

Kojak?

I don't get it?

Neither do I!!

Miss Lockhart

FionnMcCool87 wrote: »

Kojak?

I don't get it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telly_Savalas

Promac

Quit sh1tty job, moved to New Zealand, grew my hair long and started running barefoot, lost a load of weight, had twin boys that are so feckin beautiful they make my head hurt and continue to be in love with the only woman I ever wanted to marry.

Happy as a happy thing's happy bits.

Corvo

Certainly finding it hard. I have most definitely developed a problem with drink. Really hit him tonight when my girlfriend of 3 years finally found the courage to get rid of me because if it. Don't know what to do or say, only that I don't see any light at the end of this tunnel.

It's an overriding fear that I constantly have of being around people and the only way to remove it is to drink.

I envy people in this thread who have no doubts as to what they want and how they will get it. I fear for some reason that I don't have long on this earth and to be honest, I couldn't care. People die and some people really live. I just fall into one category is all.

I hope the people here find happiness. It's certainly something to be cherished.

franktheplank

I changed my underpants

iDave

had another birthday. seem to average 1 a year

Rachineire

Moved house, bought a new (used) car, and we have a baby on the way in 6 weeks....yeah a few changes

Promac

Griffin1988 wrote: »

Certainly finding it hard. I have most definitely developed a problem with drink. Really hit him tonight when my girlfriend of 3 years finally found the courage to get rid of me because if it. Don't know what to do or say, only that I don't see any light at the end of this tunnel.

It's an overriding fear that I constantly have of being around people and the only way to remove it is to drink.

I envy people in this thread who have no doubts as to what they want and how they will get it. I fear for some reason that I don't have long on this earth and to be honest, I couldn't care. People die and some people really live. I just fall into one category is all.

I hope the people here find happiness. It's certainly something to be cherished.

I've been where you are now and scroll up a bit to see how I'm doing these days. Things will change and they might be better or they might be worse but the important thing to remember is that no matter what happens, nothing stays the same and your capacity to deal with the sh1t life throws at you will always increase over time.

Alcohol is a vicious bastard to get under control but it's far from impossible. Exercise is a great tool for that kind of thing and if you find some sport or hobby like running or something that you can really dig your boots into then you'll find it a lot easier. The bonus of extra energy and slimmer looks are a great boost to confidence too. And you don't need to change a single thing to get started. Just open the front door and walk out. When you feel like it, start running.

woodoo

I'm a stone heavier.

hairyprincess

Met a great guy just over a year ago, sadly wee broke up before Christmas. But, we got back together over the summer

Started into a four year degree last month...happy days

alwaysadub

Moved in with the boyfriend, got engaged, got a kitten , got another kitten.

Larianne

Had a bombshell dropped on me in May, which I'm still trying to come to terms with.

On the plus side, I love my course and cannot wait to finish and get a job. I've got so much more confidence in my ability. Whoo!

Promac

Edit - not even the same forum!

ArtyC

Became redundant..... But making the mOst from it- working part time still

Fritzl Funderland

i got laid

Miss Lockhart

My hours in work were reduced, I lost my cat and my grandmother.

I got a new (stray) dog and I completed another year of the distance degree I'm doing.

It was a pretty sh*t year.