Your Year in Review

[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.

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.

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.

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.

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

~Theo~

[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.

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]

[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.

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.

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]

Originally Posted by Medusa

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

[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.

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.

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

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

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

6. Do you like cheese?

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

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

Many...some stayed ...some didn't .

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

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

Explore the west coast

[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.