Your Year in Review

[Medusa]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

6. Do you like cheese?

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

[amiyesiam]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

Yes, to stop drinking pop.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

Actually yes I did. Actually we did, but Corkey didn't realize we were doing it as a new years resolution:|

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

That being happy sometimes means losing people in your life. Unfortunately for them I learned I can live without them. (my parents)

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

My health, I have never fully recovered from the hematoma I had 2.5 years ago. Being down and out for 5.5 weeks and not being able to do anything during that time, really hurt me. It seems like every time I start getting back to normal, something else hits me. Like whooping cough all summer.

6. Do you like cheese? the kind you eat, but not the kind you cut

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

New friends moved into the area (lionpaw) and we all just totally hit it off!!!!

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

Corkey
the fact that I have a good job
new hobbies
new learning
that my parents seem to be coming around and acting normal (for them:))
this web site (do I get bonus points?)
new friends

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

YES (Corkey pay attention, he thought we were just talking not making resolutions the last few years:|)
to keep not eating at fast food resturants (we have slipped on this one), keep not drinking pop, keep working on cutting out the HF corn syrup and trans fats, and new we are adding to cut out the salt and for me eat less butter.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

I am going to learn to knit cables
learn to knit socks
learn to knit mittens
learn to knit a hat
I know that is 4 but they are all knitting:)

[amiyesiam]

do I get a prize for posting first?:chocolate:

[Medusa]

do I get a prize for posting first?:chocolate:

You get a bigger prize for making a surreptitious fart joke!! *snort*!!!
:jester::jester:

[Julie]

Your Year in Review

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
To actually LIVE my life and not be so afraid.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Yes I have - I am living and while I am still afraid, I am doing it.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
That life is far too short to not allow love in your life. That it is counterproductive to continually fight to protect yourself. That it is okay to be vulnerable.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Lose the weight that I have gained.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Learning to be self-sufficient. Going to the BFP Reunion - this was HUGE for me. It forced me to stop hiding behind the security of my screen and meet people.

6. Do you like cheese?
Love Love Love Cheese!

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Many new people have come into my life... Some from last year who are still here this year, but I am closer to them and have shared new things about myself with them and have learned new things about them - so in a sense, even those from previous years are new.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
The people who continue to love me, even though I am constantly screwing things up! Sometimes, I am just amazed at how blessed I am for the people in my life. I don't always feel I am so deserving... Yet, thankful I am. And most, I am thankful that I have three brilliant and beautiful sons. That I raised these boys and they are high functioning (lol). I am thankful I didn't screw them up so much.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
No, because I am tired of letting myself down.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
Maybe I will cook in 2011. I have a crock pot - Maybe I will use it. Serious... I am not domestic, and I feel like there is something lacking with me. So, if I could prepare meals for my family, then that would be a new experience for all of us.

[Daywalker]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Nope.

:coffee:


2. Did you keep your resolutions? :weedsmoke:

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
The sky is higher than I thought it would be,
the ground is closer to my feet than it ever has been before.



4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
:| Wow, I just vapor locked on this one...:|


5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

Moving into this Groovy house of ours,
across the street from my big sister.
:koolaid:


6. Do you like cheese?
Sometimes, I wanna be cheese.


:skateboard:


7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes.
There are people I wanna smother with love.
Then, there are the people, I just wanna smother.
:|


8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

Everything really.
:thinking:

My Niece is alive today, when just last week she
said goodbye to the world as they put her into a Coma.

Divine Interventions, true Christmas Miracles...whatever you wanna
call it...she is still here with us today and last update I got ~ she
opened her eyes and is fussing about the breathing tube
n wants it out ~ she received her 3rd :heartbeat: Transplant!
:rainsing:

Of course my health is not in a good mood, I gotta deal with bullshit red
tape all the time, I'm bored...and tired. I've had Cartoon feet,
Psychedelic feet and cake feet...got sliced
twice...and so on and so on.



But
:|

I've never been happier in my life.
:koolaid:

So it must mean that outside of the icky zone, things are
like a fucking field of tulips, therefore one should
tip-toe through them with yer groovy on high.
:flyaway:
9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Nope.
:coffee:



10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
Get Married to the Mrs. Day...perhaps in October,
perhaps in Arkansas in the South.
:rose:
Smother my loved ones even more.
Cuz they spin me right round baby, like a record.
Watch out, here I come.
Make them all move into a Commune together.
:awww:
A Bountiful Harvest is on the Horizon,
already got clones 'on order'.
:cannabis:

:daywalker:

[Gemme]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

To start working out and get healthier, to move to Texas, and to continue that elusive search for happiness.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

Well, I'm in Austin now, I've started....stopped....started....stopped....and started....and slowed down with the working out, but I have gained health benefits and dropped a bit of weight, so I do consider that a victory. I've had happiness in and out of my grasp for a while now. I consider that a resolution kept, as happiness tends to be fleeting.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

I'm still ruminating on that. 2010 has been a very educational year in many aspects.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

I haven't won the lottery. Yet.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

Winter in Washington state versus winter in Austin, Texas.

6. Do you like cheese? Yes.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Yes, many lovely people that I'm fond of. One in particular that I just can't seem to shake also.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

Generosity of others.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

Yep. I've got fitness goals that I'm going to reach as well as writing more and improving the quality of my life.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

Organic and I are going to move into a larger place.

[princessbelle]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
I believe i wanted to loose 20 pounds.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
I lost about 7 i think. Well, better than nothing.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
That life is short. This time last year I was about to receive a call from my brother to wish me a Happy New Year. He always called me no matter what we were doing in our lives. This year there will be no phone call. Life is precious and i plan on treating it that way.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Win the lottery and retire to the pacific and give away thousands to charities and friends and never have to work again. Oh and buy all the shoes that are cute this side of the Mississippi.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Loosing my best friend, my rock, my brother. Knowing that i am all my mom has now. Reminding myself of my roots and how i belong in this state in the south. Not trying to flee anymore.

6. Do you like cheese?
Only on Tuesdays when the moon is in an eclipse.


7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes I have met some AMAZING friends this year. OMG i just wish i had met them years ago. We have a lot of years to catch up on. I also met someone very handsome and strong who put a spring back in my step.....who i laugh and cry with for hours....someone who don't take my crap...someone who adores me just the way i am, as i do Him. Life is good.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
That I made it another year i suppose. I am thankful for so many many things. Family, friends, job, health, my puppy, my home, my way of seeing the world.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
I want to be more appreciative of those around me and cherish them more and above that, i want them to know how i feel.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
I plan on getting into a better more healthier shape. Riding my cute little pink bike Snack got for me and traveling to meet some of the wonderful people i've met online on this site. To include the BFP reunion!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!

[Queerasfck]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
No, I generally don't make resolutions.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
See above.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
The more things change the more they stay the same.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Losing weight and keeping it off.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Moving three times, with another on the horizon.

6. Do you like cheese?
Duh.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Lots of people.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
The love of a good woman, my health, knowledge of self. I always fall back on my strong belief system of who I am.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Probably not, but maybe.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
I would like to try and actually USE the travel trailer we have for camping. Take a trip somewhere new maybe!!!

[Jesse]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

No, I figure if I don’t make them, there is nothing to break right?

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

:| Are ya listening?

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

That life can be there one second and gone the next. We would each do well to cherish every second.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

Getting more fit physically.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

Providing total and permanent separation for myself from an abusive parent.

6. Do you like cheese?

I love all sorts of edible cheese. (nod to Ami)

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

New friends have come into my life this year. Online, but friends nonetheless.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

The friends I have made over the past year who help to make me a better, stronger, happier person.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes,
what?

Why change a good thing?


10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

Not a resolution so much as it is a goal…to take better care of myself physically and to get back into a shape that suits me, and living my life more fully.

[Andrea]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

Every year I resolve to work on being a better person in all ways.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

Yes I did.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

It wasn't really a big year for lessons for me. I did, however, have use for some older lessons learned.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

I wanted to find the perfect for me job. I have a good job but it isn't a perfect fit.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

Partial reconnecting with people who were once important in my life.

6. Do you like cheese?

Love eating cheese and watching cheesy movies.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Some new and interesting people.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

I am so very thankful for everything in my life, especially my honey, Rene.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

I will continue to work on me as a person.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

I would love to get comfortable enough riding my bike to ride it to and from work every day.

Andrea

[Mister Bent]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
No, I don't do resolutions.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Only the ones I made.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
That everyone needs to carry their own load.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Joining a gym again.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Moving and reclaiming my career.

6. Do you like cheese?
Cheese ain't heavy, he's my brother.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes, several good people.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
Getting out while the getting was good.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Seems unlikely.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
It seems impolite to call her a "thing," doesn't it?

[Ryobi]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
I don't make "new years resolutions" Any given day, if I need to or want to do something different, I do.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Most of them, yes.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
Sometimes life is about the ins and outs. (stop it, pervs!) Sometimes people walk into your life, others walk out, and some walk out, only to walk back in. I have learned, the ones that walk in, usually do so at just the right time, no matter how long they stay. The ones that walk out, are making room for the ones that are supposed to be there. And the ones who walk out, only to walk back in, I have learned, if they really want to walk back in, I should greet them with an open mind, an open heart, and open arms.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
I wanted to be a duel card holder in stagecraft. I have my stage card, the second would be in wardrobe. I started the apprenticeship program earlier this year. My plate has been very full this year, I needed to drop the program this go around. I still do the job, I just want the card that says I really do know what I'm doing. All is not lost, the card will eventually be mine.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
My mom's health. I have seen her go from a relatively healthy 70yr old, to battling pancreatic cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes. Now she deals with old radiation burns in her stomach that open and bleed, cauterization of the bleeds is needed about every 2 weeks now. And a malignant tumor on her spine, slowly robbing her of everything from sight to leg function, for all intents and purposes, life.

6. Do you like cheese?
Born and raised in Wisconsin. Need I say more? In fact, I'll probably eat cheese at some point tomorrow while watching Wisconsin win the Rosebowl.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes, a few. I'm thankful for that.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
A few of the friends that I have. A few here on BFP, and a few here. There to talk, give me a smile, encouragement or, a kick in the ass. What ever I needed, I found it in these friends. I am truly thankful.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Nope. Haven't even thought about it. I'm sure the day will come. (see first answer)

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
Skydive. I'm not waiting for anyone to do it with anymore, I'm just gonna do it.

[katsarecool]

I am very thankful that I dodged the Breast Cancer bullet this fall though it was one nervewracking six weeks tests, waiting, more tests, more waiting.

Tommi here is the one who publically and privately very strongly encouraged me to get that long overdue Mammogram! The situation still needs to be monitored but if it were not for Tommin who knows. This is the wonder and value of getting close with folks in a on line community. So again my appreciation for Tommi and all the special other members who held my hand through that ordeal!!

[atomiczombie]

I like cheese. :D

[diamondrose]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
I didn't make a resolution last year. In fact, I think I was asleep when the New Year came in!
2. Did you keep your resolutions?
I didn't make a New Years resolutions last year.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
The biggest lesson I learned this year is how quickly life can change when it hit to close to home. I hit a sudden rough patch with my best friend/roommate and his health. Thankfully, he pulled through.
4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
I didn't accomplish my goal of building a closer relationship with my mom, though I did manage to communicate my feelings to her. She is a very distant woman. Its just how she is.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Making changes such as eating better and exercising to improve my life.

6. Do you like cheese?
LOVE IT!

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
I have made many great friends this year!

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
I am thankful for every day of my life

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
I did not make a New Years resolution for 2011

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
Attend the BFP reunion!!

[Chancie]

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[JustJo]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Yes...to make the move from upstate NY to Florida...to successfully transition into a new job with the same employer...and to get in better physical shape.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Two out of three ain't bad :)

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
That I needed to cut some toxic people out of my life...which I did. Since one was my only blood sibling...that was difficult.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Weight loss and better physical health.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
2010 was a year of big change for me...starting a new job within my company that required learning a whole new set of skills....my relationship with Scoote...moving to Florida....buying a house (with Scoote)....ending my relationship with my sister and another toxic individual who had been sucking me dry emotionally for several years...and that's just the big stuff!

6. Do you like cheese?
Yes, especially my son's cheesy grins.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Well...Scoote came into my life in 2009, but our relationship changed signficantly in 2010.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
Wow...most thankful? I've had a year full of blessings...a good relationship, a new home, no snow to shovel, continued stability with my diabetes, doing well at a new job, surviving several rounds of layoffs, less negative drama, my son doing well at his new school with honor roll and Odyssey of the Mind....so many things! :)

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Yes...to complete coursework to earn my Project Management certification, to take Scoote and the boys on a truly nice vacation, to improve my finances by paying down debt and increasing savings....and to follow through on that neglected 2010 resolution...and get in better physical shape.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
Ummmm.....can't think of a thing.

[Corkey]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

Not that I recall, but Ami said yes, to quit the soda, well that was a no brainer for me, and to stay outta fast food joints, not so easy, I love Gyros.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

The soda yep, the Gyros nope.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

Listen to my body, not what others think about my health.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

Loose weight, but I'm working on it, still.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

Hips went to hell in a handbasket, so now it's monthly shots, oh joy!

6. Do you like cheese?

Yes, got any?

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Lionpaw, very nice couple who we hit it off with instantly.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

Ami.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

This is one I continue to do, no or low salt, and no or low butter foods.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

Take lots of photos and work on my wood carving and whittling projects.

[shadows papa]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?Yes. To make it into PTA school.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?Yes

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?To never give up on your dreams

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't? Maintaining my swimming fitness

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year? Meeting the most amazing woman in the universe, when I totally wasn't expecting it.

6. Do you like cheese? Only on days that end in "Y"

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year? Yes. New friends, both online and IRT and some most impressive classmates. I am humbled by the goodness, loyalty, and intelligence of them all.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year? I am most thankful that my family and my family of choice continue to thrive with health and happiness amidst tough times.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what? Not really. I have set some personal goals for myself but don't consider them to be resolutions.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011. Buy a bicycle frame and build Miss Pink a new bike.

[Diva]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
~No, I don't think I did...cuz I always give up on them.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
~See #1.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
~ Divorce the negatories. Everyone will survive.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
~ Paint my bathroom.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
~ Cleaned my own personal house. Purged.

6. Do you like cheese?
~ Cheese is my friend.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
~ Yes.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
~ I'm thankful for my daughter's good fortune.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
~ Highly doubtful.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
~ Paint. (Unfortunately, not the bathroom!)

[theoddz]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?No, I didn't. I don't make resolutions.

2. Did you keep your resolutions? N/A

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year? Not to ever be afraid to step up and take charge.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't? To get advanced EEO training for employee representation.
5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year? Living with two of the most interesting, enthralling, loving, quirky, spoiled frogs I've ever had the immense pleasure of loving. :winky::frog::frog::awww:

6. Do you like cheese? Oh yes, I do, indeed!!

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year? Yes.....Myra and Ivan. :frog::frog:

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year? I am so thankful and blessed to have a nice home, essentially no debt, a better than good income and a great job with iron-clad security, great benefits and pay, not to mention the privilege of being a Union Steward and defender of employee rights. :winky::thumbsup:

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? No, I plan to do what I've always done....the best I can. :winky:

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011. Enjoy a nice vacation....maybe a cruise. :)

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[Lynn]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
I didn't make any resolutions. I decided that I was happy with myself and how things were going, and I've always made resolutions when I feel like I'm not doing well enough.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
N/A

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
The lesson I keep learning over and over: listen to myself and trust my own perceptions.


4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Get closer to being out of debt.


5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Made the decision to move forward with my relationship--said "yes" to a commitment ceremony and all that means.


6. Do you like cheese?
I do. Feta is today's favorite.


7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Friends.


8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
For the health and wellbeing of my children. For all I have--job, relationship, health, and all the stuff. For deepening my relationship with my parents and coming to the decision to become more involved with my honey.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
No. Not exactly. I have goals, but goals are not the same as resolutions.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
Start taking classes.

[Daktari]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what? No

2. Did you keep your resolutions? N/A

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year? To feel the fear and do it anyway.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't? To declutter my house

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year? Gave up smoking and started university

6. Do you like cheese? I do, in all it's guises.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year? Yus, lots of new folks, specially at school.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year? Surviving the chest-infection that I thought was going to knock me off this mortal coil.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what? Nope

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011. Learn to suicide mount my unicycle

[TickledPink]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Yes, to lose weight and get semi-healthy!

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Yep, down 43 pounds and going!

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
I learned money is NOT the most vital part of my being. I really learned who my true friends are and are NOT!

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
To find a better job and quit smoking.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Falling in love when I totally did NOT expect it!

6. Do you like cheese?
Yes, Yes, Yes!

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes, the LOVE of my life, new family members, new friends!

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
My health, my sanity, the love of a wonderful partner, keeping a roof over our heads through this economy, my family/friends/MY PACK and my church.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
I will resolve to maintain a healhty, active lifestyle.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
Complete a triathlon or at least an aqua bike!

[Martina]

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[Bit]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

I resolved not to make any New Year's resolutions.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

Why yes, yes I did. :cheesy:

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

I learned so many, yanno? Hard to say what the biggest one was... I guess it would have to be trust; I think that's what they all boiled down to, trusting myself.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

Getting That House organized. :scared: :bolt:

Also, getting us out of financial trouble... that one we actually went backwards on. *sigh*

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

There were two and they're equally huge. I learned to see leeches before they get their jaws in me, that was a good change. Lady got diabetes and went blind from VERY fast-growing cataracts, that's a bad change.

6. Do you like cheese?

LOL, Dusa, you do crack me up! Yes, there's almost nothing that can't be improved with cheese... even chocolate is better with cream cheese (cheesecake, anyone?).

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Tons of people, and I am most grateful that they've gone again, too--that thing about leeches, yanno? I seem to attract them with annoying regularity. The people I've met who aren't leeches seem to be keepers though. :)

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

Gryph. Hands down, always and ever, Gryph.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

The same as last year, I'm sure. ;)

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

Put in a real garden! I'm planning to renovate That Yard, put in fruit trees, berry bushes and vines, and build a real veggie garden! It'll be our third spring here, and I have a pretty good idea now where I want to put things, where the sun and shade are, and just how long the hose has to be to keep everything watered. (100 feet--it's a big yard, wow!)

[Blade]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what? Ummm if I did I don't remember what they might have been.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?guess not

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year? I learned it is not healthy nor in my best interest to allow someone, to have control over my emotions. I had to learn to retake control over myself, as I had never experienced such emotion that caused me to lose my emotional self control before. I learned to be more aware of personal characteristics of those who I chose to trust, associate with, bring into my circle and/or love....or not.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't? I didn't concentrate enough on looking for a better job. I had faith that this too would pass, as far as my job situation, but it hasn't.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year? Learning to live off of a LOT less money, my Daddy coming back home and having a present roommate, and learning to live without PJ..she was a constant for a lot of years

6. Do you like cheese? only the kinds that don't look like they've already been ate

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes they did. Lots of someone news. People come and people go, they all leave a burning ember to remind me of what they came into my life for.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
Daddy coming home, my little "Tootie", Nannie not suffering, my roomie, and the support of my friends when I was at the bottom and need them most

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what? No just life style changes

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
well it won't be skydiving.

I don't know but I'm open for suggestions

[Medusa]

Reviving this thread for this New Year!

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

6. Do you like cheese?

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.
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[Medusa]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

**Not officially but I did want to focus on eating healthier and getting my house organized.


2. Did you keep your resolutions?

** I did! I ate much healthier for most of the year but kinda went into "I dont give a fuck" mode around September. Also, got my house in better shape this year!


3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?


** That some things and people are not worth the stress. I had a stroke in June 2011 and realized that trying to allow space for all the damage in the world isn't a healthy thing for me. I also learned that sometimes no matter how much love you show people, they will be unable to accept it because of their own fears or damage.


4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

** I wanted to lose 50 pounds. I lost 40 and gained 8 of it back so Im officially down 32 pounds. I do feel better and my knees arent hurting so much!


5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

** Definitely stress management. I read and relax more, turn the phone off more, draw better boundaries.


6. Do you like cheese?

** Always! And discovered my love of peccorino romano this year!


7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

** Yes. A perfectly lovely gayboy and several new girlfriends.


8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

** I'm thankful for being here on this earth after my very scary stroke.
I'm thankful for the love in my life and the possibilities in 2012. ;)


9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

** Yes - This year I will get in better shape physically and continue to draw boundaries where I need to.


10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

** Buy a new car.
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[spritzerJ]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

no i did not

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

i sort of promised myself to work hard at my relationship, so no

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

i can live with my choices but i should take more time making them so they aren't always so hard to live with

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

i meant to quit smoking and didn't

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

just one... lol... I moved across the country.

6. Do you like cheese?

of course, who else loves you unconditionally but cheese?

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

lots of new people, I only knew a couple people when I move to NH so a lot new. as for new loves/lovers/hotties, not yet.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

a job that i enjoy

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

yes i will
start exercising
quit smoking
develop my inner hot chick

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

hmmm.... develop a list of babysitters.

[SnackTime]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

No, I do not make NY resolutions. With the being said, I do make personal goals.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

I did meet MOST of my goals.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

I learned that life is too short (DO NOT take things for granted)! To let my family (including chosen family) know that I love them. To Make the most of EVERY day.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

I did not lose as much weight as I wanted to. To compete in another traithlon (well actually aquabike)

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

I took the bull by the horns and registered for classes at the local community college.

Having two say "later" or as some would say "See you on the other side" to my buddy Mugsyand to my long time companion Boo

6. Do you like cheese?

YES! YES! HELL YEAH!

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Yes, I have expanded my chosen family. I have also connected with someone a very unexpected surprise.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

I am thankful for so many things and find it hard to put into words. I am thankful for my health and for those in my life. I am thankful for my chosen family here and the ability to pull closer when there is a crisis.

I am thankful that 2011 will be ending on a good note.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

I have set new goals for myself and continue with the few "in progress". Just to name a FEW...


To get into the COTA Program
Compete in my second triathlon
Eat healthy and continue to lose weight


10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.

Just one????? OK OK OK

Break the kryptonite code

:superman:

[girl_dee]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

I can't remember!

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Dunno!

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

Letting go and moving on, learn from mistakes

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

More volunteering

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

Became collared and handfasted!

6. Do you like cheese?
Nods, uhuh

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Nope

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
Health, family and Syr

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

Commitments to improve a few things personally and do more in the way of volunteering

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.

Journal

[Chancie]

I reached three professional goals in 2011: to finish an advanced degree in Math and Science Education, to receive professional certification in teaching high school math, and to start a viable robotics program.

This new year is all about my own health and well being. I want to take fun exercise classes, like hooping, but I might try zumba too, since I really love to dance and we haven't been going out much this year.

My poor little Bella is recovering from being hit by a car, but this was a huge unexpected expense, and it will take time for me to recover financially, but it is important to me to continue to pay off some longstanding debt.

[Julien]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

To be more outgoing and meet people at my new location. I tend to be shy and very busy caring for my ill parents. (more about that later)

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

Yes I did meet new people at the local Trans Alliance in Mobile and here on the Planet.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

To make peace with family members and tell those you love that you do love them. My Dad and my girlfriend were both diagnosed with cancer within a couple of months of each other. My Dad died in Feb. and my girlfriend this past Dec.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

To lose all the weight that I set a goal for. It is an ongoing process.


5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

In caring for my Dad, who died at home, I realized I could do some of the most difficult things in caring for an individual that I had thought I couldn't do.

6. Do you like cheese?

Of course, why do you ask?

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Yes.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

That I was able to spend the time with those I love.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

I'll tell you at 11:59 central standard time.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.

I don't make concrete plans, I just play it day to day.

[1QuirkyKiwi]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what? Nope! Never do!

2. Did you keep your resolutions? Yep! Never to make any resolutions, lol!

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year? That there is no justice like Karma and in time WILL bite them hard on the arse!

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't? Move back overseas….it’s only been put back because of my accident. Maybe, there was a reason?!

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year? My new fear of the Underground because of my accident….in time I WILL overcome my fear and use the Subways, again. Until I find that courage, I will not let myself feel bad for my fear or let anyone else belittle me for it.

6. Do you like cheese? Yep! Love the stuff….I’m so thankful for vegan cheese…. I’d never survive otherwise, lol!

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year? Yep! A few, some have stayed others have left to walk their own paths.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year? My friends and family….my health, always

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what? Nope!

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012. I try not to make plans as they often change….

[Scuba]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

I resolved to make it past the one year mark of being a non-smoker (I had resolved to quit the year before)

I figured with that resolution in hand I had better not make any others or I would just turn into a crabmaster plus on two legs. :twitch:

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

Smoke-free for 16 months :)

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

That no situation is ever hopeless and eventually we get to where we need to be...we just need to be patient. :praying:

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

Get completely moved...on the agenda for next year. :carride:

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

New job, new home in on the other side of the country :blink:

6. Do you like cheese?

Hey...wait...is this a trick question? :shocking:

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Many...some stayed :welcome: ...some didn't :shithappens:.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

Close friends :)

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

Last years focus was staying employed...this year it's time to enjoy life a bit :fishing:

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.

Explore the west coast :harley:

[DapperButch]

Reviving this thread for this New Year!

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

No. I tend to not do the resolution thing, although I support it in theory.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

N/A
3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

My relationships are important to me.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

N/A

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

1)Taking my health into consideration when making ALL choices/decisions, daily.

1) a) Going vegan.

6. Do you like cheese?

I adore cheese which is the hardest part of going vegan.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Don't think so, besides medical professionals!

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

My partner who supported me through my medical difficulties in more ways than I can count.
9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

See #1
10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.

A goal for 2012 is to do at least 45 minutes of cardio exercise at least 5 times per week.

[Quintease]

Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what? I honestly can't remember if I did

2. Did you keep your resolutions? Generally no..

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year? When you find the right person, you'll know

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't? Gawd, save money!

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year? I got married and now we're planning a baby!!! I never saw that coming in 2010

6. Do you like cheese? Ha ha Yes!

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year? Sortof(ish). My husband has been in my life for years, but I never saw him as a potential partner. We started dating in 2010 and were engaged by 2011

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year? My amazing husband and the really beautiful wedding we had

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what? Yes. In order to have a baby we're going to have to radically change our lives *eek*

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012? Move.

[Gráinne]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what? Nothing concrete that I remember

2. Did you keep your resolutions? I didn't set out to, but some things went well

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year? How fragile and quick life is

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't? Lose weight and get organized

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year? Going to Reunion; like coming out in the middle of my home town

6. Do you like cheese? Not very much; grilled cheese and pizza are OK

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year? What seemed like 50,000,000 people at Reunion!

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year? I'm alive and have more than most of the world.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what? Oh, lose weight, get organized, finish my book, and finish my internship. Among others.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.
Skydiving! And perhaps riding on a motorcycle.

[Andrea]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Same as every year. Work to improve who I am.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Yes, but I still need more work.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
I had three big lessons this year:

Be careful what you wish for because you may get it and find it isn't at all what you thought it would be.

Just because you are in the right doesn't mean the guilty party will pay in any way, shape, or form.

My honey and I can get through anything together.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Considering everything that went on last year, I think I did really well with the things I meant to accomplish. If I missed something...oh, well!

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Being in daily touch with my mother after a 16 year hiatus.

6. Do you like cheese?
I adore cheese. Cheese by itself, cheese on other foods, cheese in the middle of foods.....

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes. A lot of new family came into my life this year. I wish I could say I like them all but the truth is there are a few I don't.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
I am thankful for the good that came out of the bad over the year. I am thankful for my honey who held my hand the entire way. I am thankful for friends who were there physically and emotionally.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Same one as every year... to work on myself as a person.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.
Take my honey on a well deserved vacation to Maui.

[uglyboi]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Yes, going to the doctor for a check up. Well it ended up being more than a check up, but hello it's all good.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Surely did.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
That there is no shame in saying, "I don't know"

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Spray-painting “Uglyboi Rules!” on the Great Wall of China.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
That I have underpromised, overprepared, an overdelivered.

6. Do you like cheese?
I sneak downstairs in the middle of the night and eat it out of the refrigerator.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes, and boy did they keep me on my toes the last three months. Saying good bye to all of them January 3, 2012.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
Beasley's health. I almost lost her in May. Hemoglobin of 3! Thankful for each person that has had a part of her recovery! Thankful and grateful to the man above who was by our side the entire time!

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
I will stop saying,” Ooh, that feels nice” whenever a security guards frisk me at airports.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.
Marry Beasley (shhhhhhhhhh) and try to be more 2012 instead of 2006.

[BullDog]

Reviving this thread for this New Year!

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

No I didn't, but I did have things I wanted to accomplish. This year I plan on writing things down. I think of them more as personal goals than New Year's resolutions, but that may just be semantics. ;)


2. Did you keep your resolutions?

Some I did, some I didn't. I did cut out toxic people out of my life and got a new apartment. I didn't lose weight, get into shape or get as far along with my websites as I would have liked to.


3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

How important it is to stay positive and to not let negative/toxic people bring you down.


4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

Losing weight and getting in shape.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

Meeting Belle and moving to Tennessee. It has been so amazing! I really did find true love when I wasn't expecting it.

6. Do you like cheese?

Yes

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

Belle :D Also getting to meet people at the reunion in person- some of whom I have known for years online- was another highlight.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

My amazing partner. She tells and shows me how much she loves me many times daily. I am so happy and feel I can do anything with her love and support.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

Yes, I will make some more specific goals and write them down. They include:
- lose weight, eat healthy & get in shape
- financial goals with my websites
- start playing the guitar again
- get back to writing fiction again
- have the time of my life with Belle and appreciate and cherish every moment with her

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.

Become a Grill Meister out on the deck :D

[Turtle]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Nope, don't make New Year's resolutions.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Not applicable :-)

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
Chill and wait, breathe, and wait some more...trust.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
I wanted to get thru my avoidance of large crowds to get to a hot air balloon show. I'll get there.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
The end of my long-term relationship.

6. Do you like cheese?
Hell yeah!

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes, lots of New Magnificent Ones.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
FRIENDS, many of whom are here. Thank you.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Nope.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
New...take a watercolor painting class.

[JustJo]

Wow...I had forgotten even posting in this thread last year. So strange to read my own words...and know now all the things I didn't see coming only a year ago.


1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Yes...to make the move from upstate NY to Florida...to successfully transition into a new job with the same employer...and to get in better physical shape.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Two out of three ain't bad :)

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
That I needed to cut some toxic people out of my life...which I did. Since one was my only blood sibling...that was difficult.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Weight loss and better physical health.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
2010 was a year of big change for me...starting a new job within my company that required learning a whole new set of skills....my relationship with Scoote...moving to Florida....buying a house (with Scoote)....ending my relationship with my sister and another toxic individual who had been sucking me dry emotionally for several years...and that's just the big stuff!

6. Do you like cheese?
Yes, especially my son's cheesy grins.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Well...Scoote came into my life in 2009, but our relationship changed signficantly in 2010.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
Wow...most thankful? I've had a year full of blessings...a good relationship, a new home, no snow to shovel, continued stability with my diabetes, doing well at a new job, surviving several rounds of layoffs, less negative drama, my son doing well at his new school with honor roll and Odyssey of the Mind....so many things! :)

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Yes...to complete coursework to earn my Project Management certification, to take Scoote and the boys on a truly nice vacation, to improve my finances by paying down debt and increasing savings....and to follow through on that neglected 2010 resolution...and get in better physical shape.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2011.
Ummmm.....can't think of a thing.

2011 was tough year...the hardest I've had in a very long time...with my mother's cancer, tremendous stress at work and relationship changes....it's like my life got turned upside down and shaken.

In the end, it has all turned out....my son is doing very well....my mother is making progress and we are having time to basically say a very long goodbye...and my health is better than it has been in a decade.

The end of the year has taken a brighter turn...despite the ongoing challenges...and I have high hopes that 2012 will be an excellent year.

So.....for the coming 2012:

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
* Yes, to get my Project Management certification, to improve my finances, to take a nice family vacation and to get in better physical shape.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
* Mostly....I received my MPM certification in the mail just yesterday....the PMP (the gold standard in the industry) will be this spring. My finances are shot. We did some weekend trips and had a week in the Bahamas, thanks to Scoote's work at Papa John's....and I've improved my health and lost 10% of my body weight even though I haven't exercised like I planned.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
* That I need to follow the flight attendant's instructions...and put on my own oxygen mask first before helping those around me. This is true in all of life...not just on planes.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
* Financial stability....at this point more important than getting in shape.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
* There were two...the end of a relationship that I thought was the forever one...and my mother's terminal cancer and the role I've needed to take as her caregiver.

6. Do you like cheese?
* Yes, and I would like a grilled cheese sandwich right now, please and thank you.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
* Yes, several friends on the site who have been incredibly supportive and helpful....several new work colleagues....and someone who makes me smile and laugh and feel like myself again.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
* That hope is eternal....and life finds a way. And...that my son is doing beautifully and growing into a truly good person I'm proud of every day.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
* Get my finances repaired and stable again. Continue with my new eating patterns to continue to improve my health. Continue my career growth by getting my PMP designation. Build friendships and keep them dear. Let myself be cared for the way I care for others.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.
* Be on the top of someone's list.

[CherylNYC]

Reviving this thread for this New Year!

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?

Nope.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?

See above.

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?

Dyke bikers are the best, most supportive people on earth.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?

Finish and rent out that studio apartment on the ground floor of my house.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?

Getting hit by a car in April 2011.

6. Do you like cheese?

I loooooooove cheese! I look forward to being able to eat it again in my next life. For the remainder of this one, I'm happy to watch others eat cheese. If we go out to dinner together I hope that you will order something with cheese so I can watch.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?

I think so. This may be what they call 'dating'.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?

Not ending up in a wheelchair, or worse, as a result of getting hit by a car in April. There were 9 breaks to my lumbar spine, including 4 breaks in L5. I had no spinal chord injury, which seems impossible. Or miraculous. Or both. Even more miraculous, because nothing was displaced, spinal surgery was not necessary. My pelvis was shattered, but the doctors put it back together beautifully. My broken ribs didn't puncture my lung. My broken hand healed perfectly, which is important when you're a professional sculptor. My femur was not broken, which seems impossible when the extent of the soft tissue damage in my thigh became known. My bones are strong, and writing that I was fortunate seems like the world's biggest understatement. My body produced a huge adrenaline surge that carried me through months of aggressive PT. I healed as fast as a teenaged athlete. No, I'm not exaggerating. I was dragging my knees around the track for two glorious track days in August, just four months after I got hit. (I was between surgeries.) My friends took care of my needs before I even knew I had them, (see #3). To top it all off, even though I've had a few setbacks, I'm going to get 100% function back by late winter of 2012, just as I said I would. Not 90%. Not even 98%. I will absolutely get 100% back. Period. And I'm still financially solvent. That's its own miracle, and I never take it for granted.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?

Nope.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.

Buy a new race bike!
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And finish renovating my house.

[Medusa]

KindA excited that I am already making good on several New Year's resolutions in the form of:

*stopping smoking

and

* starting to plow through the literally THOUSANDS of CD's that are piled all over the office that contain anything from random music to photos to pieces of writing.

I dumped 40gig worth of shit from my hard drive today backed up everything I own so I can fill it back up again with my new found "treasures" :)

[blush]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
I don't remember!

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
See above

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
Their truth doesn't have to be my truth.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
I didn't win the lottery.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
I expect more from myself.

6. Do you like cheese?
Yes, and sometimes cottage cheese.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
I've met some awesome people!

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
I got to spend another year with Goof, who makes every day better.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Yes, I want to go on 2 new adventures this year with my family. I want to keep my pinkie promise to my mom.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.
Disneyland!!
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[princessbelle]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Last year i believe it was to get into better shape.

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Not totally however, i did cut out most sugars and did get more exercise. Just not enough

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
Trust myself. Rely on myself. Taking small steps in my life is frustrating but they are finally paying off...my house, my job, my heart. It's all finally coming together.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Didn't loose all the weight i wanted.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
I met my soul mate and then moved in together. Huge change. But, it's like we've always been together. We fit like apples and cores.

6. Do you like cheese?
Oh yes, very much so. Thank you for asking.

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
My Bully!!!!! Met some awesome people at the reunion for the first time. It was an amazing year for meeting people.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
Meeting Bully, my mom still around, my kids are doing great and healthy and happy and i thank Goodness we both have good jobs. They are so hard to come by.

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Yes, the healthy thing again. But, this year i've made preparations. Lots of them and starting tomorrow it's a go.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.

Live life to the fullest. Enjoy every second of precious time and the seconds between the seconds!!!!!

[Passionaria]

1. Did you make any New Year's resolutions last year? If so, what?
Last year I purposely made none, henceforth broke none!

2. Did you keep your resolutions?
Yes effortlessly :)

3. What is the biggest/most important lesson you learned over the last year?
This was a year of Many lessons, good lessons, most learned the hard way. (hmmm maybe I should make resolutions and choose my fate?) The most valuable is about self love. But how I learned it? *pout* Serious ******* *pout*.

4. What is one thing that you meant to accomplish but didn't?
Taking a test. Sigh, damn those sweet diversions. I'm on it now though.

5. What was the biggest change in your life over the last year?
Accepting that I AM an Austinite, and need to proceed accordingly.

6. Do you like cheese?
Love it. Although if it smells like dirty socks or worse, ehhh I just can't .

7. Did anyone new come into your life over the last year?
Yes my new Grandson, born on Cinco de Mayo :vigil: as well as a certain delicious diversion who I adored.

8. What are you most thankful for over the last year?
Reconnecting spiritually. Gaining a new crazy family. Learning to play Everquest. (Anyone who knows me, knows the odds of me playing a game like that are slim to none.) Sigh, sweet inspiration. Now I miss the game and crave my characters. Balmont darling, REALLY??? you suck. *pout*

9. Will you make any New Year's resolutions this year? If yes, what?
Yes, especially after the rogue lessons of last year!! Two I will share are: moving from my Spanglish speaking mode into bilingual, and making dance a part of my life again.

10. Name one new thing that you plan to do in 2012.
Be irresistible. Seriously irresistible.


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