How has 2008 been for ya?

[-Ariel-]

This is my last week in School and I'm kinda feelin weird about the next transition. I don't start Med School til August. Its just gonna be weird not reading so much and having projects to evaluate and being surrounded by undergrads hawties as my immediate environment that I operate in. I was a TA as well. So, I plan to solidly hit the gym, and spend some time with the family. I am going to El Paso in 4 days until Christmas Eve to see the GF, and then gonna see the parents for like a week.
I've had a solid year, I went through 3 relationships, 2 longer ones, 1 short one. I got introduced into online culture, had my research grad project published in the the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. The year has been pretty solid, learned alot this year, alot more than last year. Moreover, I got my first introduction into online culture through EF and now I am entrenched in being here. The main thing I really have to impart is noticing how identity, your own personal narrative evolves and develops through online expression.

My point is I"m glad I found all of you guys have some laughs with, feel and relate to your own narrative, and just kind feel a sorta belonging. Anyway, lemme know how your year has been. You can also lemme know what U would like to be different in 09.

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

This is my last week in School and I'm kinda feelin weird about the next transition. I don't start Med School til August. Its just gonna be weird not reading so much and having projects to evaluate and being surrounded by undergrads hawties as my immediate environment that I operate in. I was a TA as well. So, I plan to solidly hit the gym, and spend some time with the family. I am going to El Paso in 4 days until Christmas Eve to see the GF, and then gonna see the parents for like a week.
I've had a solid year, I went through 3 relationships, 2 longer ones, 1 short one. I got introduced into online culture, had my research grad project published in the the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. The year has been pretty solid, learned alot this year, alot more than last year. Moreover, I got my first introduction into online culture through EF and now I am entrenched in being here. The main thing I really have to impart is noticing how identity, your own personal narrative evolves and develops through online expression.

My point is I"m glad I found all of you guys have some laughs with, feel and relate to your own narrative, and just kind feel a sorta belonging. Anyway, lemme know how your year has been. You can also lemme know what U would like to be different in 09.

I think you could be a replacement BM based upon the length of your posts.

2008 was pretty ok here.

 

[shrimp poboy]

I think you could be a replacement BM based upon the length of your posts.

2008 was pretty ok here.

Ariel is BM's alter

 

[Smurfy]

2008 for me has been all of the following at one time or another:
miserable
debilitating
horrifying
fuckedup
exhausting
and more recently:
refreshing
invigorating
wonderful
glorious!

 

[-Ariel-]

Ariel is BM's alter

I wanted to be your alter...
Damn.
Oh well.

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

Ariel is BM's alter

Then DAMN he has a nice ass!

 

[seaking420]

My year has sucked BIG TIME!!! I went from doing ok financially to being on the brink of bankruptcy....my job is slow and just recently started to think about going into a different field. Im getting divorced....and probably moving in with my parents for a little while....which sucks cause ive been out of there for many years and now have to move back in with a child. My training has been off too. The one positive thing is...it cant get much worse than it is now so there is only one way to go and thats up

 

[wills_got_rythm]

I think you could be a replacement BM based upon the length of your posts.

2008 was pretty ok here.

Are you from el paso bro?

 

[needtogetarmy]

2008 has been glorious. New baby, got my tummy fixed, and life is good in general.

No matter how bad life gets, I must look on the bright side.

 

[-Ariel-]

2008 for me has been all of the following at one time or another:
miserable
debilitating
horrifying
fuckedup
exhausting
and more recently:
refreshing
invigorating
wonderful
glorious!

I bet next year will be even betta.
Thanx Smurf.

 

[wills_got_rythm]

Are you from el paso bro?

oops wrong quote.....meant to ask ariel


This year has been pretty damn good for me. It didnt start out good but really ended up prety good!!

 

[-Ariel-]

oops wrong quote.....meant to ask ariel


This year has been pretty damn good for me. It didnt start out good but really ended up prety good!!

oh no, only been there once.
GF goes to UTEP and teacheas 6th grade.
Like I was there for 4 days, and it is so not a college town.
Reminded me of no country for Old Men, with a university in it.

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

Are you from el paso bro?

Colleyville. Been to El Paso a few times to get boots made and head to the Zoo....

 

[-Ariel-]

My year has sucked BIG TIME!!! I went from doing ok financially to being on the brink of bankruptcy....my job is slow and just recently started to think about going into a different field. Im getting divorced....and probably moving in with my parents for a little while....which sucks cause ive been out of there for many years and now have to move back in with a child. My training has been off too. The one positive thing is...it cant get much worse than it is now so there is only one way to go and thats up

It sounds like U have the right attitude.
Alot of peeps would just give up.
Go easy on the smokeage during the transition and keep moving forward every day.

 

[wills_got_rythm]

oh no, only been there once.
GF goes to UTEP and teacheas 6th grade.
Like I was there for 4 days, and it is so not a college town.
Reminded me of no country for Old Men, with a university in it.

I lived there for 27yrs then moved to AZ, no its not a college town, its border town that has a college. My cousin went to UTEP for pre med he's now a preventive med doc in the army, I think he's a LT. Col now, pullin down the bucks!!!

 

[wills_got_rythm]

Colleyville. Been to El Paso a few times to get boots made and head to the Zoo....

Yeah the place that I remember for boots I think was called Luchaese or something like that. Unless they just moved their operation they are gone. They tore the building down a few years ago and built a strip mall there. It was on Montana Blvd close to the airport, just down the road (west) of the Marriot Hotel.

 

[mwm5]

has been pretty decent. lived well, learned a lot, met some good bros/bro-ettes, hopefully getting engaged soon. Everybody is in pretty good health around me, so that is a plus.

in 2009 i hope to keep learning, finish my degree (finally), get married, and meet more good peps.

 

[-Ariel-]

has been pretty decent. lived well, learned a lot, met some good bros/bro-ettes, hopefully getting engaged soon. Everybody is in pretty good health around me, so that is a plus.

in 2009 i hope to keep learning, finish my degree (finally), get married, and meet more good peps.

congrats on the marriage.
Pics...
J/K
yeah with your attititude, I'm sure U will always have good people around.

 

[mwm5]

congrats on the marriage.
Pics...

arrow above her head

 

[-Ariel-]

arrow above her head

Wow...
Happy for ya bro.
Beautiful girl

 

[jwo02]

how has 2008 been for ya?

shitty.

 

[ortiz34]

shity
but getting better everyday

 

[velvett]

it was the best of times, it was the worst of times

but mostly the worst of times

 

[-Ariel-]

it was the best of times, it was the worst of times

but mostly the worst of times

Yeah U have had some issues to deal with health wise, job wise, that would have flattened me.
However I do remember a couple of days that U had some experiences that emerged out of that were so beautiful and I haven't felt in like 3 years, and would trade my mac in for sho.
I think 2009 will be a reaping of the sacrifices U have made.
Thats my horoscope for ya.

 

[Cutiebaby]

Oh why it has been fanfuckingtabulous! I am so looking forward to 09 and what it has to offer me.

 

[calveless wonder]

good
bad
good
bad
good
bad

rinse,repeat

 

[walliwalibus]

Me used to be angry young man
Me hiding me head in the sand
You gave me the word
I finally heard
I'm doing the best that I can.


It can't get no worse.

 

[the_alcatraz]

It's been very hard on me. I passed through several depression. Some good times. Others not so good.

 

[captainahole]

08 was a year of huge changes for me. For the most part it has been great. I closed my business at the beginning of the year, filed bankruptsy but then all the good happened and it more than made up for the bad.
I work for a large company making a 6 figure income, no debts, training is awesome and more free time than Ihave had in 20 years.
My wife and I are living a whole new life.
It's been good.

 

[walliwalibus]

It's been very hard on me. I passed through several depression. Some good times. Others not so good.

Right beside ya bro..... oh yeah, right there with ya......

But as long as you reconize this than that is a good thing as you know how to handle the situation again if it continues.

Walli always here bro.............

 

[Razorguns]

2008's been great. Any year where I have my health and my family's doing good == good year.

2008 has all been about getting ready for 2009. 2009, dear god it's gonna get insane. I'm scared

r

 

[walliwalibus]

We all should be......

 

[captainahole]

2008's been great. Any year where I have my health and my family's doing good == good year.

2008 has all been about getting ready for 2009. 2009, dear god it's gonna get insane. I'm scared

r

I have been so optimistic about the next year until just lately. I am getting concerned about what is about to happen.
I am so thankful that I have paid my house off and cars a few years ago.

 

[-Ariel-]

Me used to be angry young man
Me hiding me head in the sand
You gave me the word
I finally heard
I'm doing the best that I can.


It can't get no worse.

WallI U rawk, hang in there and do not stop working out.
Things will clear bro.

 

[calveless wonder]

The economy has pretty much impacted everyone i know significantly. it's fuckin nuts and stressful when you see the world collapsing around you, especially for people that are extremely talented, smart and hardworking

 

[the_alcatraz]

The economy has pretty much impacted everyone i know significantly. it's fuckin nuts and stressful when you see the world collapsing around you, especially for people that are extremely talented, smart and hardworking

So true...

 

[superqt4u2nv]

It is has been pretty good, new boobs, new appartment, new car and new job I am grateful for all that I have. I am looking forward to 2009 I think it will be my best year yet lots of goals set and many things I am looking forward to.

 

[Bridger]

Its been interesting. Got married 6 months ago, finally started back in school in an awesome subject(psychology) after a 3 year get-your-life-together sabbatical. 2008 was filled with transitions that have been very challenging. Yet highly rewarding at the same time. It was a very good year.....

2009..who know whats coming up.

 

[PICK3]

Sucked donkey cawk ... as did 07, 06, 05 ...

 

[walliwalibus]

Sucked donkey cawk ... as did 07, 06, 05 ...

At least your keeping it real in this thread.

 

[-Ariel-]

It is has been pretty good, new boobs, new appartment, new car and new job I am grateful for all that I have. I am looking forward to 2009 I think it will be my best year yet lots of goals set and many things I am looking forward to.

I'm happy for U Super Qt.
I really am. I think a new relationship is waiting for your in 09.

 

[digimon7068]

it was great. . .until recently. . .don't get me wrong, it's still good. . .maybe it's the lack of sleep. . .a total of 10 or 12 hours for tues, wed and thurs. . .then last night i stayed at my uncle's camp (my younger brother was in for the night) and drank too damn much jim beam. . .now i'm working. . .with a bit of a hang-over and i'm pondering the hectic and confused state of my life. . .plus i have a couple of other things that are grabbing for my attention. . .one in particular that i'm not sure how to deal with. . .and i really do feel like i'm sitting around, waiting for the other shoe to drop. . .again. . .

 

[-Ariel-]

it was great. . .until recently. . .don't get me wrong, it's still good. . .maybe it's the lack of sleep. . .a total of 10 or 12 hours for tues, wed and thurs. . .then last night i stayed at my uncle's camp (my younger brother was in for the night) and drank too damn much jim beam. . .now i'm working. . .with a bit of a hang-over and i'm pondering the hectic and confused state of my life. . .plus i have a couple of other things that are grabbing for my attention. . .one in particular that i'm not sure how to deal with. . .and i really do feel like i'm sitting around, waiting for the other shoe to drop. . .again. . .

Digi, that sounds pretty serious, almost like an existential issue, bothering U.
PM me if U wanna talk...
Sounds like its eating at u though.

 

[digimon7068]

Digi, that sounds pretty serious, almost like an existential issue, bothering U.
PM me if U wanna talk...
Sounds like its eating at u though.

i'm exhausted. . .it happens. . .and when you're exhausted, little things seem a LOT more serious. . .at the risk of sounding conceited, i'm 44 and, for my age, i know that i'm kinda hawt. . .i take care of myself and it shows. . .as a result, from time to time, i receive some attention from members of the opposite sex. . .i always play it off. . .i laugh, i say "thanks" and then i forget about it and go on my merry way. . .however, lately i've been receiving some attention. . .nothing serious. . .just bullshit, flirting and, for whatever reason, i have done nothing to diffuse the situation. . .part of it is that i'm exhausted. . .and rather than do something to diffuse the situation, i've just kind of done nothing. . .and part of it is that i suppose i enjoy the attention. . .like i said. . .it's nothing serious. . .but stupid little things take on whole new proportions when you are friggin' tired. . .so here i am. . .sitting in front of my computer. . .feeling guilty for something that i didn't do. . .i'm sure it'll go away. . .hopefully a good night's sleep and some church tomorrow will give me a fresh perspective. . .

 

[-Ariel-]

i'm exhausted. . .it happens. . .and when you're exhausted, little things seem a LOT more serious. . .at the risk of sounding conceited, i'm 44 and, for my age, i know that i'm kinda hawt. . .i take care of myself and it shows. . .as a result, from time to time, i receive some attention from members of the opposite sex. . .i always play it off. . .i laugh, i say "thanks" and then i forget about it and go on my merry way. . .however, lately i've been recently i've been getting some attention. . .nothing serious. . .just bullshit, flirting and, for whatever reason, i have done nothing to diffuse the situation. . .part of it is that i'm exhausted. . .and rather than do something to diffuse the situation, i've just kind of done nothing. . .and part of it is that i suppose i enjoy the attention. . .like i said. . .it's nothing serious. . .but stupid little things take on whole new proportions when you are friggin' tired. . .so here i am. . .sitting in front of my computer. . .feeling guilty for something that i didn't do. . .i'm sure it'll go away. . .hopefully a good night's sleep and some church tomorrow will give me a fresh perspective. . .

U are a good man, alot of men in that situation would not have given it a second thought.
I have never cheated, however, I'm only 31, so yeah, U never know. Sides its dudes who think they are above cheating that end up being the biggest fuckers ever in relationships, and then saying they deserve it cause they are basically a good dude, I seeing myself do that someday if I'm not careful.

 

[digimon7068]

U are a good man, alot of men in that situation would not have given it a second thought.
I have never cheated, however, I'm only 31, so yeah, U never know. Sides its dudes who think they are above cheating that end up being the biggest fuckers ever in relationships, and then saying they deserve it cause they are basically a good dude, I seeing myself do that someday if I'm not careful.

i don't see the whole cheating thing ever happening. . .i don't see myself as being above it necessarily. . .i've just never felt tempted. . .flattered, yes. . .but tempted, no. . .my wife is intelligent and beautiful, and she's one of the finest people that i've ever known. . .she's the best mom i've ever seen. . .and she's a tiger in the bedroom. . .my life is very busy and very crazy at times. . .but it's also very happy. . .i have more than i ever expected and more than i deserve, and i count my blessings everyday. . .but, outward appearances aside, i am getting older. . .and, although i'm quite aware of it, i really need to get my arms around that concept. . .and i've been way too busy to give that subject the time that it deserves. . .it's time for a gut check. . .and maybe a little soul-searching. . .

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I'm happy for U Super Qt.
I really am. I think a new relationship is waiting for your in 09.

Aww thanks that be nice but I am not holding my breath I spent most of `08 single not that I mind it was a great year but I am really thinking I get everything else I want in life but just not that part.

 

[manny78]

Not a bad year, not the best but I took some important decisions that should make 2009 an amazing year. That's how I see things.