2011: Good, bad, indifferent?
Elizabeth_C34
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So, we are coming up on the end of 2011, as hard as it is to fathom (this year has flown by for me!).
How was it for you?
Mine was a mixed bag. I got a huge national fellowship as part of my degree program and bought my first house (awesome), but also watched my grandmother die from small-cell lung cancer. My grandfather, her widow, is not doing well now either, so it seems that he might not make it much longer either. I've hit the age where a whole generation is dying off, and it's very sad.
How was it for you?
Mine was a mixed bag. I got a huge national fellowship as part of my degree program and bought my first house (awesome), but also watched my grandmother die from small-cell lung cancer. My grandfather, her widow, is not doing well now either, so it seems that he might not make it much longer either. I've hit the age where a whole generation is dying off, and it's very sad.
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There was some very good moments meeting up with friends here.
Some sad,mom passed away after years of infirmity and unable to care for herself,guess that was bittersweet given how unhappy her life was.
Hoping for a new beginning in 2012.0 -
2011 was a decent year for me... Getting out of a no good relationship, putting my health first, and the day my older brother finally got married was the highlights of my year. But I have a great feeling that 2012 is my year
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glad it's over, it was a crappy year for everyone in my circle. I'm putting it past me as a stronger person, so I'm thankful for that.0
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It's ending on a high note... mostly because of the positive changes I've been making (yay MFP!). Had a great vacation with friends... spent time with my adorable twin nephews (who can ALMOST say "Auntie" now!!)
Other parts were not so good... wasted too much time on someone who wasn't worth the tears.
But... bigger and better things ahead!!!0 -
Good and bad. I had a baby an lost my father in law at the same time, among other family things, uhg what a horrible year, but my daughter was the good part!0
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I like all the optimism 0
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MFP is something that changed my life in 2011 and I am so happy for it. My (second) cousin was born on March 22 and is an absolutely perfect, beautiful, and sweet little munchkin that i miss every day. most of it was spent on the of my seat waiting to hear updates every day about my aunt who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January. She died on November 8th. I spent part of her last night alive with her and i will forever be grateful for that. i was priveleged enough that my uncle insisted that i was a pall bearer at her funeral which was heart-wrenching but an honor. but the fear, pain, and absolute sorrow from her sickness and her passing put a damper on everything i did or experienced this year. i can't lie- i'm glad to see 2011 go.
sorry- i did have good points. it was just a really tough emotional year.0 -
2011 was pretty nice to me. Sure there were some disasters, but no lives were lost, so all is well.
For me, I lost weight I've never lost before. I discovered a love of running and ran in my first 5k. And I went on two dates.
All of this makes me hopeful for 2012 to be My year.0 -
It sucked. I got divorced.
But that just leaves new room for a decent guy in 2012.0 -
The good --
I was able to maintain my weight within a few pounds but have more weight to lose (see below)
Became certfied to teach Turbo Kick
Taught my first Zumba class
Kept up an exercise routine most days of the week
I joined MFP -- made new friends and rekindled with old friends
One relative and one good friend recently had new arrivals
The bad --
I have really struggled with WW's PointsPlus plan. It changed in December and it doesn't seem to be so hard now
I have tried to get a new job all year with no success
I took little to no time off -- I not only lost days but started the holiday with a bad back
My gym just closed last week and the new one is five miles away -- no more walking for me!
Some of my relationships have taken a hit for numerous reasons
My self-esteem is in the toilet -- I made a lot of unfulfilled promises to myself
Looking forward to 2012 --
I am looking forward to meeting both babies and being active in their lives (while I decide whether I want one of my own)
I went to the new gym and while I am sickened by the drive it is well regarded and offers many amenities
I am optimistic that I will earn what I am worth!
I will be taking a serious look at my relationships (two in particular) and may be making some hard choices
I promised some family members that I would visit them next year (they are in other parts of the country) and I want to visit a few cities on my own
I will be 40 in 2013 and need to look fabulous!0 -
I've had better years and I've had worse. Looking forward to 2012 because other then my kids I'm completely focusing on myself. Well scratch that - my Grandma too.......but I am going to take care of myself!!0
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Mine can be summed up with these words."What don't kill you only makes you stronger."0
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GOOD!
- lost 50 lbs
- got a gym membership
- turned 21
- getting closer to graduation
- went out on my first date. it didn't turn into anything, but it was fun
2012 should be interesting...graduating college, getting a job, family vacation, hope to lose more weight!0 -
100% how my year wasglad it's over, it was a crappy year for everyone in my circle. I'm putting it past me as a stronger person, so I'm thankful for that.0 -
lol ok its killing me that i put don't..what doesn't kill you blah blah blah lolMine can be summed up with these words."What don't kill you only makes you stronger."0 -
Worst year of my life so far.
BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
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I agree with sunkisses. **** 2011.0
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lol ok its killing me that i put don't..what doesn't kill you blah blah blah lolMine can be summed up with these words."What don't kill you only makes you stronger."
Get's the point across anyway! 0 -
I wasn't good for me. Shed lots of tears, got in many fights.
However, I met lots of new people in 2011 that I hope to strengthen my friendships with 0 -
Close to my worst year ever. Getting divorced after 20 years with a controlling emotional and verbal and occasionally physically abusive man. May have just found out he was also a cheater.
Good points: home is more peaceful for me and my sons without him around.
2012: will still be in process of getting divorced so not looking forward to the battles ahead.0 -
2011 sucked!!0
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Close to my worst year ever. Getting divorced after 20 years with a controlling emotional and verbal and occasionally physically abusive man. May have just found out he was also a cheater.
Good points: home is more peaceful for me and my sons without him around.
2012: will still be in process of getting divorced so not looking forward to the battles ahead.
It's awesome that you left though. I can't imagine how hard it would be do to that, but it sounds like it's for the best. You deserve to be loved and cherished.0 -
2011 was my best year in every way.
Health, wealth, family - everything!
And 2012 looks to be even better.0 -
Great big pile of suckage. :grumble:
A couple cool things here and there, but for the most part, I could have skipped this year entirely. And I'm not hopeful for 2012. My life feels like a disaster after not being able to get a job in my field this past year. Never thought I would be unemployed for a year (with no prospects to boot) - can't even get a minimum wage job! And despite all the time off, I still haven't managed to lose the weight this year that I could have with all that time to work out. This has been one emotionally disastrous year.
Oh yeah, and I feel even more loser like since I have NOTHING to do NYE.
Suck. Suck. And more suck.
Good riddance 2011!0 -
2011 was bad for me in the relationship area (worst year ever).......but that forced me to take a hard look at myself and helped motivate me to get fit. So I guess something good came out of it
I'm going to make 2012 the best year ever!!0 -
It was tough then good then tough then good, etc... rollercoaster for sure! I have no idea what 2012 has in store for me but it actually excites to not have a clue!0
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Turbulent. Lost a family member in a shocking way (bad), jobs found(yay) and lost (booooo), 40 more lbs were sent packing(hooray!!!), my sister moved in with us(super extra hooray).
I am expecting great things from 2012. The youngest of my kiddos will turn 21.....that's exciting!0 -
I will spare y'all the details of why 2011 sucked rocks....0
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This year was a roller coaster ride that I want off of....
I hope 2012 is better!!!0 -
It was mostly amazing for me.
I have a hard time finding the bad in alot of things though...it's just no my nature! I'm one of those annoyingly happy people almost all of the time! However, I had my turn with craptastic years not so long ago( lost my hubby's grandmother, my mother, my grandmother , had a HUGE fight with my brother etc...) and they were 3 whole years back to back. The saying is true...what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
2011:
Went on an amazing 3 week vacation that sent me into my weight loss journey! Lost 22 pounds in 5 months.
I still have a nice home, no job(I don't want one...stay at home mom), an AMAZING, and supportive husband, 3 beautiful daughters, I made ammends with my brother(long story from a craptastic year)....and I woke up alive and well to the sun shining in my window! What more could I ask for!
I want everything that will make me a better person in 2012...good, bad or indifferent because I want to grow and learn each and every day!
Happy New Year!0
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