What has 2019 done for you?
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Honestly,
2018, 2019 both sucked SO bad for me that I am positive that 2020 will be my turn around year.
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2019 sucked but so did 2018, 2017, 2016 and pretty much every year before that so at least it’s consistent and my expectations for 2020 are pretty low.3
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I don't do that year-in-review *kitten*. I am alive right now and that is that!7
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2019 is just a year. It has done nothing but be there.
But I have done a lot and am pretty proud of myself. I didn't complete all the goals I set out for myself in the beginning of the year, but some of them have changed. So it's ok. I am more accepting of things and have developed more patience.... life happens, and that pushes some of my goals out further, but even though I am moving slower towards them... I am still moving towards achieving them.
This is also my last year in my 30s, so it's been more of a "decade review" deal for me. I have done a lot in my 30s! And now I am looking forward to what I can accomplish in my 40s. I have a whole new decade to mess with!! I am pretty excited about it.
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It brought a lot of loss but also brought so many fantastic people I've had the opportunity to get to know here that I otherwise wouldn't have.
Sorry about the loss(es). You have such a positive attitude and good nature about you. It's inspiring. Hope next year is a great one for you.3 -
Like most years 2019 has had its ups and downs. Can't really say its been an outstandingly good or bad year. Highlights:
-I finished all the coursework for my masters, I am super looking forward to no more night classes ever (or until I decide to go back to school again). I do still need to defend my thesis early next year, but I am all lined up for that so it should progress smoothly
- I got back into distance running and ran a couple halfs - I got a little too excited and burned myself out in the spring - not in an unrecoverable way but enough to learn what kid of races I actually enjoy and how often to do them without running becoming more of a pain than something to enjoy
- After some lameness issues last year my horse was sound again so I got to enjoy lots of rides with her. We sadly had to change barns over the summer but we really like the new place too so alls well that ends well.
- My son transitioned from a "baby" to a "toddler" this year. Its amazing watching kids grow mentally and physically!6 -
2019 sucked out loud and the hits haven't even stopped coming. I'm not looking forward to 2020 because, yes, things can get worse.4
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4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »Like most years 2019 has had its ups and downs. Can't really say its been an outstandingly good or bad year. Highlights:
-I finished all the coursework for my masters, I am super looking forward to no more night classes ever (or until I decide to go back to school again). I do still need to defend my thesis early next year, but I am all lined up for that so it should progress smoothly
- I got back into distance running and ran a couple halfs - I got a little too excited and burned myself out in the spring - not in an unrecoverable way but enough to learn what kid of races I actually enjoy and how often to do them without running becoming more of a pain than something to enjoy
- After some lameness issues last year my horse was sound again so I got to enjoy lots of rides with her. We sadly had to change barns over the summer but we really like the new place too so alls well that ends well.
- My son transitioned from a "baby" to a "toddler" this year. Its amazing watching kids grow mentally and physically!
My daughter is transitioning from toddler to little girl. It's amazing, but I still want her to pronounce things like she used to! lol
Watching her personality blossom and seeing her learn new things, is just an incredible experience! She is also learning new ways to get under her mama's skin and drive her nuts. And then following that up with a kiss and an "I love you mommy". UGH. These kids.....
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I got divorced for the second time after an extended separation. I had another relationship end, for basically the same reason.
I have learned that the only person I can really trust is myself, and that is a shaky proposition at best4 -
Hate to be that downer, but all I've gotten out of 2019 is two dead relatives. And two relatives that everyone liked quite a lot, mind you. Not exactly a great year... but I guess it could be worse.
As far as what I've learned?- Never volunteer to head a fundraising campaign on your own. It is a pain, people complain no matter how hard you try and you get next to no thanks for all your hard (FREE) work that no one else is volunteering to do.
- Loads of people hate kids... but I've honestly gotten to the point where I'd rather be in a room full of fun-loving kids than their parents or a bunch of random adults. At least with the kids, it's crazy but I'll have fun.
- You can fix a broken cotton candy machine by using a box coated in aluminum foil.
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2019 brought me...
-A death of a cousin
-Got my body snatched
-Got banned from attending soccer games that are not even mine
-Booked tickets to Portugal for summer 2020
-vacationed to Florida
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1st I became, less than 10 pounds overweight!
2nd I was within my 140's pound range, prior to my seasonal, festive & holiday, feasting!1 -
2019 has honestly been one of my best years ever. It’s the year I had only what I can call a huge “shift” or “awakening”. It happened suddenly and it happened gradually. And it happened organically. I stopped worrying about stupid *kitten*. Started taking care of myself. Stopped hating myself. Stopped being judgmental (mostly). Started working out. Lost 70lbs. Decided to send home school kids to school (gradually). Started feeling genuinely happy. And more. So so much more. I loved 2019. And that’s all been since June. Can’t wait for 2020. ❤️😊8
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2019 has honestly been one of my best years ever. It’s the year I had only what I can call a huge “shift” or “awakening”. It happened suddenly and it happened gradually. And it happened organically. I stopped worrying about stupid *kitten*. Started taking care of myself. Stopped hating myself. Stopped being judgmental (mostly). Started working out. Lost 70lbs. Decided to send home school kids to school (gradually). Started feeling genuinely happy. And more. So so much more. I loved 2019. And that’s all been since June. Can’t wait for 2020. ❤️😊
That's awesome.
I had Jury Duty*
*dismissed for a poor attitude towards 'The Man'.2 -
2019 has honestly been one of my best years ever. It’s the year I had only what I can call a huge “shift” or “awakening”. It happened suddenly and it happened gradually. And it happened organically. I stopped worrying about stupid *kitten*. Started taking care of myself. Stopped hating myself. Stopped being judgmental (mostly). Started working out. Lost 70lbs. Decided to send home school kids to school (gradually). Started feeling genuinely happy. And more. So so much more. I loved 2019. And that’s all been since June. Can’t wait for 2020. ❤️😊
I love this
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Lost 50 lbs and got healthier... But I've had an IDGAF attitude about a lot of things recently 🤷♂️5
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Simple Question with intense replies. A roller coaster. Coming into the year with the loss of a few good friends, then a great vacation on St Lucia, coupled with a good sales book, then a long lost brother passes away, father gets diagnosed terminal, countless back n forth trips over 40 plus days to his passing, mom then deteriorates and placed in assisted living. I'm now in charge of her life. Started a self improvement movement in 2018 that's placed on hold, gets put aside while I still try to power into it. Stress eating drinking. Bought an RV and spent 40 nights away from home as a place to stay level headed at the ocean and beaches. Begin working back out again in September. Work has been relentless which is therapy itself as Ive had time to think and not think. Work has been one of my best years despite all that happened. Looking forward to the holiday break.
What have I learned? Keep going forward, after an intense 6 months of family issues, keep going. Find out what bugs me and make changes. I started a journey in 2018 as I wasn't happy, got side tracked with life, not going to beat myself up about it, but getting back on the journey and see where it takes me. I'm looking to turn the page on 2019 and looking to make some major breakthroughs in 2020.3 -
Good: Went to a few concerts I wanted to go to and traveled more than I have in over a decade. Watching the snow fall.
Bad: Didn't make as much progress losing weight or working on the house as I wanted to but it's all good.
Ugly: Lost my grandfather and two great uncles and dealing with that. Got laid off and struggling to find a job.3 -
In 2019, my marriage ended for good after limping along for a few years. We are still friends though so that's food.
Also, I got serious about my health and making healthy habits like eating right and exercising regularly.4 -
I feel like this has been a huge year for me both personally and professionally as far as becoming a full-fledged adult.
That probably sounds very silly since I'm 43 years old and I've been independent since I was 21.
But I have dealt with caring for my aging mother, setting better boundaries, reaching a new place emotionally, and finally getting on anti-depressants as well as navigating some pretty crazy health stuff. I've also reached a new level professionally and went out on a limb for salary negotiation.
It's been a big freakin' year for me. Some very bad but mostly very good. I won't forget it.4 -
still.... nuthin'
and the clock is ticking on stupid ol' 2019.
next year might be better.
.... might not too. *shrug3 -
2019 was another good year, but it has brought with it a growing fear that time is running out for my parents. I never really thought about it before but this year it has really hit me they are aging and my dad especially is not in great health. It's really the only fly in the ointment, every other facet of my life is great, there's nothing I'd change. I just hope 2020 sees no big losses.5
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No matter how low you get and how many traumatic events you go through as long as you have a breath in your body and a will to improve all you need is kaizen. .small incremental changes everyday. Each moment is a chance to reset and move forward.
Strength is just starting again each day and a will and want for better things.4 -
As with every year, as challenging as it's been, I try hard, very hard. I'll do the same next year & am looking forward to things falling into place & being more calm & "normal". 2019, you sucked, but didn't defeat me... w*nker.
Happy New 2020, All!2 -
cheesefiend2011 wrote: »No matter how low you get and how many traumatic events you go through as long as you have a breath in your body and a will to improve all you need is kaizen. .small incremental changes everyday. Each moment is a chance to reset and move forward.
Strength is just starting again each day and a will and want for better things.
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yeah... 2019 can 'suck it'.
although, it was better than 2018.
& 2017.... don't even get me started.
2020 should be okay, mainly because it's fun to say: "Twen-Tee , Twen-Teeeee!!!" *
* no other reason6
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