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Review of 2012

  • 10-12-2012 12:25PM
    #1
    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,887 ✭✭✭


    How's the year been for you?

    I've had a disorder go into remission :D and lost 1 of the 2 stone I'd put on because of it. I got a lot more energy and am now much fitter, having taken up hill-walking. :D However, I recently developed a new disorder, and an old (different) one came back. :( I'm hoping my fitness will stand to me and I'll get over these too. I'm also in a relationship since July, so am enjoying that :D although it takes a bit of getting used to, having been single for so long. I'm also getting out and about a good bit more both alone and as a couple, so am getting to know more people :D - and tbh, feeling a bit of a teenager again. Also having an empty nest this year helped; no empty nest syndrome at all! :D




    So overall, a good year for me. More :D than :(!

    What about the rest of ye?
    Tagged:


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  • #2
    OldGoat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,642 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Still sober - but not for long. Woop!
    Published and sold some photographs.
    I can play a few songs and play a couple of classical pieces (very badly) on the guitar.
    Came really really really close to winning a backgammon tournament.

    Have almost finished escape tunnel #4. Come January I'll be able to slip out under Nurses nose at will.

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



  • #3
    looksee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 30,250 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Bit of a disaster all told, looking forward to 2013 which is looking a lot more promising.


  • #4
    jos28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,260 ✭✭✭jos28


    Sorry to hear that Looksee, here's to brighter things ahead for you.
    2012 wasn't a bad year for me, I've had much worse :
    Finally got to New York in June, graduated in Nov, finished our mortgage and I've had no reason to visit a doctor. On the minus side, I was put on a 3 day week and I am anxiously waiting for eldest son to get a break career-wise. Here's hoping he gets sorted in 2013


  • #5
    Alice1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,679 ✭✭✭Alice1


    Mmm, I shall be glad to see the back of 2012. My Mam passed away in April. Then I spent the summer going to and from the hospital with my daughter who had scoliosis. She had surgery in August and is now doing very well. It's been a stressful year all told. So I am looking forward to 2013 and hoping it's a wee bit happier.


  • #6
    Rubecula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    For me the year started out badly, got worse in the middle and has been sadly tailing off towards the end.

    No I am not going to complain. Things could have been worse and I am still better off than many other folks. BUT I am looking forward to 2013 just now as it can't be a worse year for me personally surely.


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  • #7
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Nothing good to report unfortunately.:( Not a great year. Topsy-turvy emotionally but that's almost a given now. Health a wee bit shaky but thankfully nothing too serious. Worst thing, I lost a friend. Still haven't achieved my new year resolutions from last year either, but still aiming. Ah sure roll on 2013, let's see what you've got then!


  • #8
    Mollywolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Mollywolly


    @Jellybaby. Sounds like you and me had similar years :(

    2012 has probably been one of the worst years of my life. Practically every area has been hit - relationship, finances, job (still ain't got one and our savings are fast running out) and now, because of a health issue, on meds forever. Nothing too serious, but I could have done without it.

    2013 can't possibly be as bad.....can it??? :eek: :eek:


  • #9
    looksee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 30,250 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Heavens! I think we need a party to cheer us all up - I'll head over to the waiting room with a bottle of whiskey and some mince pies!


  • #10
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Bring some lemonade for me please!


  • #11
    rick57
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭rick57


    Oh, let's see...

    :(: Threatened with eviction (by my brother, no less!).
    :): Moved to a new town and a nice house.
    :(: Waiting for old house to sell means bailiffs at the door taking every penny I own.
    :): My wife still loves me and believes in me.

    I'm a glass-half-full sort of guy so I tend to look on the bright side but I've HATED this year. Good job the family aren't close because I suspect there'd be murder afoot before year end.

    On the upside, I have a software synthesiser on my computer and it appears that I'm a dab hand at composing nice orchestral stuff - who knew?! Maybe 2013 will be my year...

    Have a great Christmas, folks.

    Rick


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  • #12
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    And rick adds more 2012 rottenness! Well, when Looksee gets around to organising our party, you can provide the music. Don't know if there is room here for a full orchestra though! :D Might squeeze them in if we can get Rube to scootch up over there. Chuckie can provide soup for all. Can I be in charge of tea and sandwiches then?

    And God Bless Us, Every One! :)


  • #13
    Mollywolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Mollywolly


    I've a bottle of Baileys I can contribute to our "Let's Get Happy" party and I could rustle up a cheesecake too if pushed :)

    [I've a bottle of half-drunk gin too - wonder where the other half went?] :o


  • #14
    Rubecula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    Mollywolly wrote: »
    I've a bottle of Baileys I can contribute to our "Let's Get Happy" party and I could rustle up a cheesecake too if pushed :)

    [I've a bottle of half-drunk gin too - wonder where the other half went?] :o

    Is OG stocking up for the New Year? :pac:


  • #15
    OldGoat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,642 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Can't remember the last time I wore stockings.
    ...
    Oh wait, yes I can.
    :cool:

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



  • #16
    Mollywolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Mollywolly


    OldGoat wrote: »
    Can't remember the last time I wore stockings.
    ...
    Oh wait, yes I can.
    :cool:

    Aah, thank god it was you I saw in the night OG, thought it was the hubby having a funny turn. Must say you wear the most attractive nylons - you must tell me where you get them :)


  • #17
    Rubecula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    Mollywolly, they were OG's support stockings. The fishnet ones leave funny marks on his legs.


  • #18
    Pulsating Star
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭Pulsating Star


    Been a funny old year..
    Started off well, gave up smoking (no particular reason)for the first time since ever.
    My first ever medical issue
    Medics: em..you are going to die.
    Ah well, least I could go back smoking.
    Medics: em..we had a rethink, you are not going to die but you have to give up the cigs !
    Ah, feck:) really struggling the second time around.

    My first fulltime work since '08 came just out of the blue.
    I adopted a "lady of the night" ,Beryl, who decided to move in with me. I never thought I would take to a cat but we are getting along famously?
    Oh, and I lost my way,took a wander around Boards but have now seen the light.
    So all in all, not too bad.


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