looking back on 2008 moving forward into 2009

I havent been on LIF much the past couple of days, so forgive me if something similar has been done. I'm too lazy to search and sorry that this is long, but I felt like posting it.

I dont usually post things like this, but 2008 was a year I want to reflect on, but then put behind me and move forward. Its amazing how as crazy as this last year has been with everything that has gone on (not only with me but in general) now looking back where did it go so quickly?

I want to start by saying I learned a lot about myself this year. That I can do a lot on my own, and that I am truly more and more independent with each day that passes. Not that I never was, but I think this year has truly shown me just how STRONG I can be and will continue to be no matter what I'm faced with, because its the only way to stay strong.

I learned its OKAY that not everyone is quick to forgive and forget like I am, and I have to be alright with that. I also in turn learned that I no longer have to hold things in and I can forgive, but not forget and thats OKAY too. In the end holding grudges and being angry just isn't something I want to do in my life no matter what someone may have done to me in the past, but I learned its ok to be angry if need be.

I graduated with my Masters degree. A long hard journey that I wasn't sure I'd be able to complete because of obstacles that came about, and time/schedule constraints, but I did it. I did it and walked proudly up on that stage and received my gorgeous diploma(ok it was just a rolled up piece of paper at that moment, but then I recieved my actual diploma a few weeks later lol. Which is now in a beautiful college matte frame that my bosses were so awesome to get for me as a graduation gift.

I learned who matters to me, and sadly who didnt. I say this loosely, because in the end we all matter even people you drift apart from, or lose contact with, separate, etc. but in the end they were still part of my life even if it turned out to be "bad", because in the end in some shape or form they have made me stronger.

Health issues took up a good chunk of 2008 for me, but again I dealt with it, moved forward and working towards hopefully a healthier 2009.

Last but not least I learned to always say I love you to those you love. Not that I never did, but you just never know when that will be the last I love you so I'd rather say it often than rarely. (YEs I know I've been watching the movie P.S. I Love you too much)

So...for all my LIF friends I wish you a Happy, healthy, full of love new year. A great and upcoming 2009. Please toast with me, and feel free to vent, post, blog (ok maybe I should have blogged this ) any thoughts you want to share and then hopes for the new year!!!

P.S. I love you!!!

Re: looking back on 2008 moving forward into 2009

Aww, what a great post 2008 has been a year that I definitely need to reflect on and move forward from as well, so I'm in the same boat. I'm so glad to hear that you've learned a lot about yourself this year. It's so important to be able to do that and many people, sadly, don't take the time to reflect. I wish you a happy 2009!

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2008 was good and bad. But then again, isn't every year? I think being able to learn something new from each year, each experience even, is the most we can ask for sometimes.

Here's to an awesome 2009

Re: looking back on 2008 moving forward into 2009

great post mich!

2008... what a year!!!!

well i got and was thrown into the wild world of wedding planning and have been loving every second of it... through it i learned that its NOT all about it.. its about our two families coming together and a celebration of our love. i learned to try to make everyone happy even though its 'MY DAY' as everyone else says on LIW but its not just my day...

i broke my 4.0 in my masters degree and got a B+.. but i learned that i CAN do this and i WANT to do this... never in my life have i been so sure and proud of MYSELF and what i am accomplishing and im finallllllly doing it for ME.

i learned to value every second of every day because you never know when you will hear those words that will FOREVER change your life... cancer... and man does it suck! but i learned that with family you can get through anything the big man upstairs throws at you. life is NOT fair but there are reasons for everything.. maybe unknown reasons but there are reasons.

and i am grateful and thankful for the whirl wind of a year i have had...

and im even more thankful for my family, their health and happiness and most importantly.. for my sister and her DH.. and their miracle babies... what a way to end the year!!!

heres to an even more fabulous 2009!!! THE BABIES ARE COMING!!!!


HAPPY NEW YEAR LIF!!!!!

Re: looking back on 2008 moving forward into 2009

Posted by MeeshkaMich

I havent been on LIF much the past couple of days, so forgive me if something similar has been done. I'm too lazy to search and sorry that this is long, but I felt like posting it.

I dont usually post things like this, but 2008 was a year I want to reflect on, but then put behind me and move forward. Its amazing how as crazy as this last year has been with everything that has gone on (not only with me but in general) now looking back where did it go so quickly?

I want to start by saying I learned a lot about myself this year. That I can do a lot on my own, and that I am truly more and more independent with each day that passes. Not that I never was, but I think this year has truly shown me just how STRONG I can be and will continue to be no matter what I'm faced with, because its the only way to stay strong.

I learned its OKAY that not everyone is quick to forgive and forget like I am, and I have to be alright with that. I also in turn learned that I no longer have to hold things in and I can forgive, but not forget and thats OKAY too. In the end holding grudges and being angry just isn't something I want to do in my life no matter what someone may have done to me in the past, but I learned its ok to be angry if need be.

I graduated with my Masters degree. A long hard journey that I wasn't sure I'd be able to complete because of obstacles that came about, and time/schedule constraints, but I did it. I did it and walked proudly up on that stage and received my gorgeous diploma(ok it was just a rolled up piece of paper at that moment, but then I recieved my actual diploma a few weeks later lol. Which is now in a beautiful college matte frame that my bosses were so awesome to get for me as a graduation gift.

I learned who matters to me, and sadly who didnt. I say this loosely, because in the end we all matter even people you drift apart from, or lose contact with, separate, etc. but in the end they were still part of my life even if it turned out to be "bad", because in the end in some shape or form they have made me stronger.

Health issues took up a good chunk of 2008 for me, but again I dealt with it, moved forward and working towards hopefully a healthier 2009.

Last but not least I learned to always say I love you to those you love. Not that I never did, but you just never know when that will be the last I love you so I'd rather say it often than rarely. (YEs I know I've been watching the movie P.S. I Love you too much)

So...for all my LIF friends I wish you a Happy, healthy, full of love new year. A great and upcoming 2009. Please toast with me, and feel free to vent, post, blog (ok maybe I should have blogged this ) any thoughts you want to share and then hopes for the new year!!!

P.S. I love you!!!

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I learned alot about myself this year as well

I lost my job- but gained so much more- it spun me off on a new path

one that I always dreamed of being on and I am now embarking on a 5 year plan to realize my dream - which never would have happened if I didn't loss my job in September

this was a bad year and a good year- and I am ready to more forward-

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Posted by Slightly-Taller

great post mich!

2008... what a year!!!!

i broke my 4.0 in my masters degree and got a B+.. but i learned that i CAN do this and i WANT to do this... never in my life have i been so sure and proud of MYSELF and what i am accomplishing and im finallllllly doing it for ME.
for my sister and her DH.. and their miracle babies... what a way to end the year!!!

heres to an even more fabulous 2009!!! THE BABIES ARE COMING!!!!


HAPPY NEW YEAR LIF!!!!!

Re: looking back on 2008 moving forward into 2009

2008 was actually a very good year for DH and I but i was sad to see so many people (including my dad) falll into hard economic times

We went to Italy (something I waited 32 years to do)

Our son turned One and is wonderful and we became preggo with #2

My nephew was born dec 23

i hope 2009 brings just as much joy as we had in 2008...but I want that joy to also spread to my parents

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2008 has been a good and bad year for me... I'm grateful for my family, friends, health, Job... I been on my journey since the beginning of the year where I found out that i cant have babies,EVER, Because of medical reasons, That is when i started my Weight loss journey since march of 2008 and so far i have lost a total of 40 pounds and i'm still losing slowly, I also found out i have a hemangioma which is on my left frontal lobe of my brain, No i'm not going to die from it i just cant hit my head Bad, I'm still going for MRI's, I have to go to a Vascular surgeon, Its still a long road for me... This year also stunk because i lost 2 special people in my life these last 2 months. But i have learned about myself that is I can get through these Rocky times either good or bad because of my friends, family, Dh, As long as we have eachother to me that is what is important, I learned to let go of the past and let bygones be bygones, Because holding on to grudges and anger to me is a waste of time,You only have one life to live and the people who made you angry or whatever,Well i guess you have these life lessons to learn from eachother and that is Forgive, Because For example: what would happen if that person who has passed on and you never got to forgive them?Well That would be a burden you wouldn't want to live with. I know people can change and if you can give that person a chance to prove it,Well you might feel good that you made that difference in that person's life and you had an influence in their life. I'm looking forward to a special friend's baby birth in June..

To my lif friends: Happy Healthy new year, May god bless you all, Here is a toast to 2009...

Message edited 12/31/2008 10:14:11 AM.

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2008 started off great for DH and I and ended horribly. DH and I married in April and went on our honeymoon. We couldn't have asked for a better beginning but sadly this year ended bad for us. DH father passed away a couple of weeks ago suddenly and we can't wait for this year to be over with. We are having a hard time with this and thank goodness we have each other and his mother to get through it. I can't wait for 2008 to be over with.