Your year in review?

[Malich]

Every year I do a review of my year, partially for my own benefit, partially to give people and idea of the highs and lows they may or may not have been aware of.

The place I usually post these to is a place I am avoiding currently for personal reasons so I decided to post it here instead and thought others might want to do the same. So, rather than clutter the cafe with multiple posts I thought folks might want to gather them all here for review and comment.

 

[Malich]

So, where do I even begin to explain the 12 month long disaster that was 2013?

For me, 2013 actually started off fairly optimistically. I began the year with a wife, two subs who were both different but complimentary to my needs and the potential that my working life for the year ahead might be the first in 3 years where I could perhaps show a profit. Life felt good and so in my review of the year before I told 2013 it could do its worst and I would take it in its stride. Within a few weeks I was punished for my hubris.

In January the work did not materialise and I got the first hint in one of my relationships that things might not be quite as I thought they were. Nothing concrete but suddenly there was someone else on the scene

In early February the work still wasn't there and one of my relationships ended. This one had been struggling for a while. We were great as friends but as a couple there were some things that just didn't seem to work regardless of how hard we pushed them. So we agreed to separate as friends rather than push it further and have it turn into animosity.

At the end of February there was a little upsurge in work and the sudden, unexpected collapse of my other D/s relationship. I'm not going to go into details here. Those who know me well or follow my blog will be sick to death of hearing about it and those who are not, well, suffice to say it ripped my heart out and set me on a somewhat self destructive path that will get detailed here...

In March the work was still not really there, not that it mattered, I spent the first two weeks almost unable to do anything other than go through the motions. I lost weight and I lost hope. But I found some new friends. I rejoined some of my old, online haunts in a more interactive mode rather than lurking and met some people who would really help me over the following months. March also was the start of a new, part time job looking after a gentleman with the early stages of dementia. This has been both interesting and frustrating in equal parts.

In April, the work started to pick up a bit which just fuelled my theory that I can either have a sub or work; fate will not let me have both at the same time.

In May the work was solid but my confidence took another knock. I wrote on a blog got leaked to my ex and suddenly It all flared up again.

In June things began to calm down a little. Work was stable if not as plentiful as I might have liked and my mood was all over the place as every little thing reminded me of my losses.

July was more of the same. Life began to settle to a calm, but low, standard and I felt I might be getting a handle on life again. Then my last surviving grandparent died unexpectedly. She had been frail for a while so we knew she wouldn't last more than a few years. Then I found out through Facebook she had gone into hospital following a little fall... and would not be coming back out again.

And then in August I got so depressed with my situation that in a fit of stupidity I took a knife to my arm and did myself a minor injury. Nothing serious, but enough to scare me into action to get my mental health looked at.

September for the most part was about trying to get a grip on myself, to move past the first half of the year and the people and things that hurt me. Work wise things had stabilised by this point and, while I wasn't making pots of money, it was just about covering the bills.

October ramped the stress right back up again due to some bad news my wife had that took the better part of a month to sort out. We worked through it but it didn't help either of our moods or mental health situations one bit. On the positive side I was able to attend the collaring ceremony of one of the friend's I met earlier in the year which was both an honour and a pleasure.

November was actually not a bad month. Work was ok and I met and started a predominantly platonic play relationship with someone. She is fun to talk to, fun to play with, almost certainly not suitable for a long term relationship as she is not what I am looking for due to her existing relationships and the presence of another dom... But it is nice to have someone I can scratch that itch with.

And here we are in December. Work was pretty much constant but I took the decision to start seriously looking for something new. I enjoy the work I do, but not the hours I have to put into it for which I receive no compensation.

So, the year ends, not quite the diametric opposite of where it was at the start, but certainly nowhere near where I wanted it to be. 2013 has been a year of loss, suffering, struggling, pain, heartache and ill health. It has ended on a an upswing to be sure, but not one that brings it even close to how positive I felt on the 1st January 2013.

So, this year, no Hubris. No "2014 do your worst" not "2014 can't fail to be better than 2013" because those kind of phrases appear to be nothing but an invitation for disappointment. I am also not making resolutions as such, but I am going to set a few goals that I want towards in 2014. Those are

• Find a new job - Ideally I want something with regular hours that requires me to drive no more than an hour each way to get to it. I do not mind the occasional long day or night away, but I am sick of all my work requiring me to be in London and taking a hit on the expenses I have to pay out.
  
• Find a new sub - Not just a play partner, but someone to make a real connection with again. Someone to call mine and who is happy to call me theirs.
  
• Get me mental health more in check - The NHS looks like they will not be referring me on to further treatment so I am going to have to find some on my own and fund it. I am sick of my brain making me doubt my worthiness regarding... well, everything.
  
• Get my physical health more in check - Over the last 2 years I lost close to three stone in weight but 2013 has caused me to put a chunk of that back on. I have bought a rowing machine which I need to get into the habit of using and I need to get my take out habit under control.
  
• Get out more - I want to join in more activities, find new things to do to stop me sitting around at home alone for a chunk of the time wallowing in the might have been promises of early 2013.

So, that's my round up of the year. I will not be sad to see the back of 2013 and every day that puts the events of this last year further behind me will be a minor blessing. I know many of these events are going to resonate for years to come yet. Some people do not want to be forgotten and some events we be remembered because of the lessons they taught me.

Either way, I hope 2014 brings you all you deserve and more!

 

[catalina_francisco]

I wish you well in the NY, sounds like you are due some positive notes. As to my year, blah, I just hope 2014 is an improvement in so many areas. The positive I take from 2013 into 2014 is once again, F has proven to be more than I ever dreamed I could have in my life and without him I am not sure I would have made it into another year, nor wanted to at times...he is one in a billion and I am blessed.

Catalina

 

[Malich]

Thank you!

And I am glad you've found someone who makes you life worth going on with. Hope your 2014 lets that grown and blossom further!

 

[MeekMe]

^_^ 2013 was full of ups and downs for me, but every year is.

I'm going to focus on more of the ups so here's a few downs:

1) Work caused me multiple panic attacks
2) Money was a big issue
3) I struggled to find a balance between work and home

Ups!

1) I found better paying work
2) Money became a slightly smaller issue
3) I found better ways to deal with my stress and anxiety
4) I found this board and came clean about my kink
5) I made new friends
6) I became close friends with an old friend
7) I learned to be a little more confident
8) I kick ass at work


Some events:

My best girl friend got married this year! It was a fantastic wedding! I think I'll go the rest of my life never seeing a wedding as memorable (or expensive) as that! My sister also got married this year. ^_^ That wedding was also interesting and fun.


My husband worked his butt off and 2014 should be a year of great change for us!

I look forward to 2014, I have high hopes. 2013 had some really low lows, but I'm not going to focus on that. I want to remember the best stuff and look forward to all the great things that will happen next year.

Happy New Year!

あけましておめでとうございます！

\(^0^)/

 

[Sir_Winston54]

This time last year, I didn't have much faith I'd see another New Year. Surgery, chemo, radiation were all ahead, and the prognosis wasn't terribly positive even *after* those would happen. Somewhere before the surgery, though, I kinda sat down and had a talk with myself. I asked me if I wanted to just lie down and give up and let this damn thing win without giving it a bit of a bloody nose first.

I thought things over a bit, and realized that no matter what, I got to do and see things in my life that most people never get a chance to do or see: I lived three years on another continent, made friends from other cultures, visited multiple other countries while I was in the Navy, enjoyed (at least for a few years) several of my careers, and have had the same best friend for 37 years, whether we lived in the same town or 8000 miles apart.

And then a *great* member of this board started the FYC thread. That finalized my decision process: I am going to find some enjoyment in each and every day I have left, because each time I do, it's another punch in the cellfucker's snoot, and another step toward beating him once and for all. *I* may not get the victory, but I completely believe that some of you will still be here when the final whistle blows and the final score is announced: Mankind 1, Cancer 0.

So... 2013 hasn't been the best year of my life, nor is 2014 likely to be either, but each day I breathe is a victory over time and illness, and I'll do my best to celebrate every one of them.

 

[Lrn_The_Ropes]

While 2013 has not been as trying as some of the previous posters have mentioned ( best wishes to Milich, Sir Winston, and MeekMe) 2013 has been a year of change for me. My wife/kitten of almost 20 years has brought me into the world of a D/s relationship. For this I truly thank her. Because of this change in our relationship status I have found Lit and the supportive people in the forums. For that I'm truly thankful. I have also met online a sub that kicked me to the curb due to her issues and a wonderful lady that truly challenges me. So as I kiss 2013 good bye, I wonder and hope 2014 will continue my adventure.

 

[catalina_francisco]

This time last year, I didn't have much faith I'd see another New Year. Surgery, chemo, radiation were all ahead, and the prognosis wasn't terribly positive even *after* those would happen. Somewhere before the surgery, though, I kinda sat down and had a talk with myself. I asked me if I wanted to just lie down and give up and let this damn thing win without giving it a bit of a bloody nose first.

I thought things over a bit, and realized that no matter what, I got to do and see things in my life that most people never get a chance to do or see: I lived three years on another continent, made friends from other cultures, visited multiple other countries while I was in the Navy, enjoyed (at least for a few years) several of my careers, and have had the same best friend for 37 years, whether we lived in the same town or 8000 miles apart.

And then a *great* member of this board started the FYC thread. That finalized my decision process: I am going to find some enjoyment in each and every day I have left, because each time I do, it's another punch in the cellfucker's snoot, and another step toward beating him once and for all. *I* may not get the victory, but I completely believe that some of you will still be here when the final whistle blows and the final score is announced: Mankind 1, Cancer 0.

So... 2013 hasn't been the best year of my life, nor is 2014 likely to be either, but each day I breathe is a victory over time and illness, and I'll do my best to celebrate every one of them.

Another reason I admire you and am inspired to remember to never give up when the going gets tough.

Catalina

 

[Sweetdaisymae]

It's very nearly 2014 and this year has been a year of many ups and downs.

At the beginning of the year, I was unpartnered in the BDSM sense, I had been for a long time since I parted company with my first Dom. In the interim. I had a very brief online relationship with a Dom which confirmed to me that I needed a RL relationship and that I was definitely not into high protocol.

I decided that 2013 be the year that I make a definitive effort to search. I met up with a couple of Doms for coffee, but they weren't the person that I was looking for. I had a definite idea of the qualities I need in a partner, whether it be a Dom or a nilla, and sadly the more people I met, the more it felt like I was never going to find Sir Right. More on this later.

During this year I have met two of the most special friends a person could hope to ever have. That has been one of the high points of the year. The three of us have formed a tight friendship group and have shared a great many of our life's dramas over the year. Sadly however, high points have been quite few this year.

A good portion of the year I have been unwell, at times very ill. I have had some major intestinal problems which caused me to rapidly loose weight and triggered a cancer scare. A colonoscopy revealed polyps that if left would have been cancer within a couple of years. I dodged a bullet there, but will have to be checked for the rest of my life. The intestinal problems haven't resolved, but knowing it isn't cancer is a huge relief.

My work has been in a state of flux, I was made redundant, put on a zero hour contract, re employed and soon will have to work reduced hours. With so much uncertainty, there has been a lot of back stabbing and nastiness. This coupled with my health issues and a couple of other things sent me into a spiral of depression.
I have meds and am having CBT now and are discovering many things buried in my past that are still having negative effects on me. It's hard work and very painful, but I am determined to get well.

The over riding high point was meeting the man I now call Master.
I read his profile and liked his honesty. Something in his words resonated with me and I plucked up the courage to contact him. From the start we connected.
I wasn't looking for love, but it hit me hard. I fell in love the day we met.
It wasn't always straightforward. I wish that it were, but we have overcome some rough times and some sad times, and are stronger than ever.
In October, I was collared to him. It was a wonderful day, and an event that cemented our dedication to each other.
I am learning to trust. For me, trust is a very big deal. Over the years I have been let down badly by the people who I should have been able to trust the most. It is something I struggle with. It is understanding that he will put my well-being to the fore. It's a new concept for me. Coupled with my depression/anxiety, it is a mount everest sized deal!

The things I have learned:

I have awesome friends
To hold on to and cherish love when you find it
Not to take my health for granted
I am allowed to be nice to myself
I am not hideous
I am not poly
I can be loved
I like to be flogged
I am a sadomasochist
I can make good floggers
If I am seen naked in public, I will not die of shame
I am an exhibitionist
I have value
I love my Master with all my heart

Yes, some of this is designed to be therapeutic, I have to learn to let go of past hurts. I have to learn I do have value.
For the first time in my life I feel loved and supported

Master and I are making plans for our future. We still have mountains to climb in order for us to be together. That is the plan. Next year we will move in together, become a family, share our lives.
Fingers crossed that 2014 will bring us happiness.

Wishing all my friends a happy new year xxxxx

 

[BiBunny]

2013 has been a shitshow from beginning to end. It's been very near rivaling 2010 in terms of terribleness. I just wanna put it behind me and try to make 2014 be better, somehow.

 

[seela]

January:
+Sledding with friends, walking on the frozen sea, sitting in a quirky cafe nearby, lots of doors seemed to be open
-No job

February:
+Birthday visit to a science museum to look at dead bodies and ballet, good food, sunny days
-Still no job, started to get stressed out because of it

March:
+A visitor from Prague brought me cheese, got to know a lot of nice people
-Still no job, really stressed out because of it, got very tired of winter already

April:
+Got a temp job at an office (good pay, not too many hours, enough to make the financial situation ok), found a book I'd been looking for for years
-Getting a job right when I realized I'm gonna need ages for studying for a big exam meant I had no time for the big plans I had made for April (ie. travel)

May:
+Concerts, passed the big exam in flying colors, fell in love with ginger
-Endless studying for the said big exam, relationship troubles (not because of ginger)

June:
+Friend's epic graduation party, reconnected with an old friend, spent a lot of time by the sea, went to Tallinn
-Relationship troubles part 2

July:
+Sea, sun, smooth rocks, started writing fiction again
-Mom was diagnosed with cancer

August:
+Lots of good food, Philip Glass recital, mushrooms, read a children's book in French and decided I finally need to start studying French
-Worries about mom, didn't sign up for French class

September:
+Started to study Yiddish because I decided I needed a hobby, picnic at the sea fortress with friends, awesomely beautiful weather
-Hours at the temp job dropped a lot, less money meant I couldn't take the Arabic class I wanted to

October:
+Got another job, made a new friend, went to Tallinn, rehashed the tradition of me making J breakfast every morning
-Problems at the university

November:
+Went to Tallinn again, got a handwritten letter from a friend in another country, a visitor from Warsaw brought chocolate and magazines, found a new favorite cafe
-Dark days, lost my bus card, noticed how much Swedish I had forgotten (almost all of it), but decided to start working on it

December:
+Found my bus card, played Machinarium and Inner World, concerts, skiing in Lapland, pre-Christmas with J's family, a visit from my parents, happy times, good food
-Realized I still don't know how to knit, broke a toe

I watched 141 movies and documentaries, read 58 books, solved countless crossword puzzles.

The dark blotches this year have been very dark, but there's been lots of good things, too. I'm ready to move on.

 

[sophie_l]

I have already done this, but it was written late last night whilst I was feeling a little melancholy/tired so it was perhaps not the most accurate of descriptions of my year.

In 2012, I broke up with a guy I had been with for nearly three years. He was my first love. After the breakup, however, he spent the next few months sending me abusive messages, and in the last few days of 2012, I had finally managed to get through to him and the messages stopped.

So I started 2013 feeling pretty positive. Things couldn't be worse than the last few months, right? My new years resolution was to be more adventurous.

In January, I booked on to do some travelling, I had my first placement, I had my first migraine, I started seeing a guy for a FWB relationship.

In February, I'm pretty sure it just snowed ALL THE TIME. I love the snow, so I didn't mind too much

In March, I got my first medals for my sport! Such a thrill being able to represent the university, and I felt proud that I did my bit I think this was also the point that my FWB turned into a real relationship (probably because instead of it being an occasional thing, it was multiple times a week, and he went from not staying the night to staying for coffee, then breakfast and then most of the afternoon...)

April seemed to be fairly uneventful. Everything calmed down a little as exams started to approach.

In May, my first year as a student came to an end. I had my exams (which I thought went terribly) got my results (and found out I didn't do terribly...), I was elected on to a society committee, I won an award at my sports end of year meal, and I went home to wait and see if I would be able to go travelling as I had hoped.

I spent most of June waiting to hear if I could go to America, and with 48 hours notice, I heard back and was flying out there to spend the next two months.

July and August were incredible. Probably the best couple of months of my life - I felt needed and wanted and I was loving every minute of it. I wish that I could go back again this year, but thats not possible. When I flew home, my relationship ended. Honestly, I was not particularly sad about it - being away made me realise I didn't miss him as much as I should have done, and it had all just run away with me. We ended things on good terms.

In September, I went on holiday with a group of my friends, and had an amazing time! We managed to get just the right mixture of relaxing, sightseeing and culture and wild nights out... all on a tight budget! It was incredible, but then it was time to go back to university to start my second year. Freshers for me was fairly boring (its definitely not as good the second time round!) but I did have my first experience with BDSM and that gave me a real taste for more (which I've yet to do)

In October, I had my 21st birthday. I got very drunk (wish I hadn't) but luckily, I don't think I made a fool of myself. I also had a few health issues and didn't really leave my bed for a good few weeks. I lost quite a bit of weight, which I was pleased about (put it back on now though...) October was also when I fell for one of my best friends. That situation is still ongoing. I also tried my first class A drug, which, while some people might disapprove, I was careful with and got nothing but enjoyment out of it.

In November, I tried my hand at hitchhiking. It was really fantastic fun, and I hope I get to do it again. Other than that, this is when I really felt like I bonded with my team, and I feel prouder than ever to be part of it. On a slightly sadder note, I also cut myself for the first time. Nothing major, just scratches really. I've only done it once since, and I don't intend to do it again.

December was also fairly uneventful. Having said that I fell for a friend, a different friend fell for me (and was a little less subtle than would have been ideal) I've spent most of this month toeing the friends/more than friends boundary with both of them, pushing forward with it with one guy, and trying to push backwards with the other. At the moment, its not being particularly effective, so thats something to deal with in the new year. In December, I was also involved in a little group sex after a night out. I can't even begin to explain that one.


So 2013 has been a year of firsts for me. I have been more adventurous, and I am proud of myself for that; I've really tried to become a 'yes man'.

In 2014, I want to carry on and turn those firsts into seconds. I don't want it to be a case of 'I experimented last year, so I don't need to this year'. I'd also like to feel more positive in general. I am very lucky to have all these opportunities in front of me, and I want to make the most of them and appreciate them while they are there. I only have a few years before I need to be grown up. I would also like to find a partner, but I can't make that a resolution as I can't guarantee that one. It would just be nice to find someone I can really connect with.

 

[IrisAlthea]

I keep thinking of Frank Sinatra when I see the tread title.

I can't say that 2013 was a very good year, but it has been so much better than 2012.
Spring was full of those unexpected expences that you need to expect when you have a house and a car. We hadn't expected that many though, so money was tight and we kept getting every possible cold, cough etc.
It was a great summer though and the second part of 2013 was good in many ways with a nice weekend trip as the highlight.
Too much work has been the main theme though. Some delegating and better planning is what I'm working on. I hope that will help some.

 

[FurryFury]

I have pain amnesia so I don't remember much. Here is what I know. No relatives or cats died this year. Yay!

 

[intothewoods]

SirW - you continue to kick ass and take names.

Bunny - DISLIKE. Hope 2014 is better.

As for me, I would update but I don't want you guys to feel jealous. That torrid affair with Jon Hamm was just the tip of the iceberg.

 

[KoPilot]

Let's see...

Pro: Still have my epic job?

Pro: Solidified my gender and sex identity.

Pro: Bought a nice road bike and some killer riding accessories.

Pro: Started on Lexapro
Con: Am not supposed to drink anymore, but I've tried still. I think I'm realizing that I get grumpy when I start getting buzzed.

Con: Put my 17 year old dog down.

Con: Paid for many months of insurance which didn't cover anything.

Con: Am figuring out how to deal with the repercussions of what's shaping up to be complete non-libidinousness. I think my SSRIs took my very low libido down to nothing? Not that I'm personally unhappy, but it'll likely strain my relationship, which is unfortunate.

Con: Probably other things that I don't remember.

 

[CutieMouse]

January -
bought the house I'd been renting
working two jobs
February -
struggled seeing the short humans less
working two jobs
March -
started to think about changing careers
facing lots of rejection
April -
rumors
May -
rumors confirmed
unemployment was roughly 6 weeks away
June -
closed up shop
started a new job
The Boy moved home
July -
new field
working 70 hrs a week
adjusting to sharing space with a 19 year old
August -
the new job isn't working out
The Boy started college
one lover of two years (J) calls it quits, opting to become celibate
September -
terminated from the new job
didn't qualify for unemployment
started worrying a bit about things with J (other lover), he swears we're good
October -
pick up P/T work in my field
finances are a struggle
The Boy drops out of college & starts therapy
J decides to end our relationship, desiring monogamy with another partner
November
I decide to suck it up and put myself back out there (personals ad)
finances are... frightening
I'm turned down for a position everyone thought I'd ace
December
still no F/T work
finances are still frightening
I start brainstorming ways to make next year better

I'm so very very tired.
Thank god it's over.

 

[Loverskitten]

I don't want to break it down month by month, it a blur of shit

My dog died, our favorite kitty had to be put down (sorry other kitties, it's true), my mom's Alzheimer's is progressing crazy rapidly, my best friend started hanging with a new guy friend all the time and I never see him anymore (including tonight for New Year's Eve), I dated a guy I really liked who turned out to be a complete liar (again!), money stress caused me to miss my annual trip to see my sister, major money/home repair issues, ohhhh hell FML
I don't think I've ever been as unhappy in my life as I feel right now.

One positive, my son started college (still waiting to see first semester grades though)

 

[catalina_francisco]

January -
bought the house I'd been renting
working two jobs
February -
struggled seeing the short humans less
working two jobs
March -
started to think about changing careers
facing lots of rejection
April -
rumors
May -
rumors confirmed
unemployment was roughly 6 weeks away
June -
closed up shop
started a new job
The Boy moved home
July -
new field
working 70 hrs a week
adjusting to sharing space with a 19 year old
August -
the new job isn't working out
The Boy started college
one lover of two years (J) calls it quits, opting to become celibate
September -
terminated from the new job
didn't qualify for unemployment
started worrying a bit about things with J (other lover), he swears we're good
October -
pick up P/T work in my field
finances are a struggle
The Boy drops out of college & starts therapy
J decides to end our relationship, desiring monogamy with another partner
November
I decide to suck it up and put myself back out there (personals ad)
finances are... frightening
I'm turned down for a position everyone thought I'd ace
December
still no F/T work
finances are still frightening
I start brainstorming ways to make next year better

I'm so very very tired.
Thank god it's over.

Hope this year is kinder to you.

Catalina

 

[catalina_francisco]

2013 has been a shitshow from beginning to end. It's been very near rivaling 2010 in terms of terribleness. I just wanna put it behind me and try to make 2014 be better, somehow.

Hope 2014 is awesome for you.

Catalina

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

See, Bunny, CM and Lk? So far, 2014 is SO MUCH BETTER.

As for you, SW, I could not concur more with ITW.

You are the Kicker of Ass. Your attitude is infectious and inspiring.

I hope it is a rewarding year for you, and for every one of you.

I appreciate this thread. It's caused me to mull the past two days about my year. It was a breakthrough year for me, and I am grateful for everyone who helped me reach some longtime goals.

The big positive was my new job. I was working several less-than-excellent jobs for several years, and had become discouraged. I'd been passed over for several gigs that I was sure were perfect for me, and was convinced that the jobs I was in were useless dead-end exercises in futility.

I hit a wall after another rejection, made that creaking, popping submarine noise that makes sailors sweat as they dive too deep in
movies, and decided to get some help. I made the decision to focus on the elements of my jobs that most fit what I wanted to do, and pour myself into them. I had no path, but somehow the job appeared, and I found that all the "useless" jobs were essential for scoring this one. Had I not learned what I learned in them, I would have been a mediocre candidate instead of an exceptional one.

I am reflecting on whether maybe, just maybe, this might be a very nice way of viewing life.

I took a gorgeous vacation. My teams did well (no small task). I cooked a lot of meat and drank a lot of wine. I camped and kayaked. I read more books. My photography improved. I connected with my parents, in a real way, maybe for the first time ever. I made new friends and redeveloped old friendships.



My mom's cancer returned. Some friends here fought and fight that cellfucker. I lost a friend to suicide. I went through some dark troughs. A person I care about took another path, but we remain friends.



I discovered an interesting vein of Daddy-domism that has a great deal of, er, promise.

It was a good year, all in all. Thanks so much to everyone who has helped me along. That includes the people who post here whom I relate to at a distance. Your thoughts and posts, and the vital board they feed, infuse my days with caramel and that rain-on-hot-pavement smell.

Happy 2014.

 

[BiBunny]

Bunny - DISLIKE. Hope 2014 is better.

Hope 2014 is awesome for you.

Catalina

Thank y'all most kindly.

See, Bunny, CM and Lk? So far, 2014 is SO MUCH BETTER.

It totally is. I had Chinese food today and got a parking spot in the very front of the grocery store and even had some nice driver flash their lights at me to warn me that there was a cop a little farther up the road so that I didn't get a speeding ticket. Those three things alone are already better than the majority of 2013.

BRING ON 2014!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[IrisAlthea]

I made the decision to focus on the elements of my jobs that most fit what I wanted to do, and pour myself into them. I had no path, but somehow the job appeared, and I found that all the "useless" jobs were essential for scoring this one. Had I not learned what I learned in them, I would have been a mediocre candidate instead of an exceptional one.

I am reflecting on whether maybe, just maybe, this might be a very nice way of viewing life.

Well as long as you don't go all Pangloss on us and keep tending your garden.

 

[IrisAlthea]

Thank y'all most kindly.



It totally is. I had Chinese food today and got a parking spot in the very front of the grocery store and even had some nice driver flash their lights at me to warn me that there was a cop a little farther up the road so that I didn't get a speeding ticket. Those three things alone are already better than the majority of 2013.

BRING ON 2014!!!!!!!!!!!!

Time for a lottery ticket?

 

[CutieMouse]

I ate my black eyed peas yesterday; it's gonna be a great year.

I've already had three good things happen that are better than 2013, and it's only day two! LOL