Let's get a life update from you folks - it's year's end

[HEyHEY]

Things are good for me...mostly amazed at how a year ago I used this cmall city as my base to find work and wished I could be here...now I live here. I've spent the last year in three different homes.
This latest one is great... love the job, money is getting on track. There's tons of beautiful girls around and I have friends again.

I'm heading to Vancouver on Friday for xmas.

How's your year been?

[Pale Blue Dot]

1. Sucked.

But, for the first time in a long time, I feel like in 2005 anything can happen. And that's good enough for now.

[JohnKleeb]

2. I can't describe it all in one rant lol

but its been all right, I feel I actually, I have a small but a shot with two girls I like, :shrug:, but its so slim but hey, a chance is a chance.

[HEyHEY]

3. When you graduating?

[JohnKleeb]

4. June

and I can't wait. Now to find a prom date, :shrug:, thats the problem, I know I can't go with either of my two crushes for two totally different reasons.

[HEyHEY]

5. Get an escort - named Bambi who's 6'2

[JohnKleeb]

8. taller than I?

No, man I really would like an actual relationship, would like to actually talk, yeah I am weird lol.

[HEyHEY]

10. Teh "relationship" isn't the reason

The reason is to see the look on your mom's face when you introduce your prom date

[JVS]

61. Yeah, consider it practice for the reunion

[JVS]

9. Well I'm asking Leftpeoplefinishfirst to go to the prom with me!

And I know she'll say yes eventually.

[HEyHEY]

11. Just crash it anyway

[JohnKleeb]

15. hah and remember

if Maggie is around me, remind her how she's my senior :D, its really only by a month. Sad to say though, poor Maggie has a day more of school before her break, that sucks.

[JVS]

17. No. I will not be satisfied until I can escort the fair Leftpeoplefini...

shfirst to the prom.

LPFF, if you're reading this, just ignore what your parents say about going to HS dances with strange men in their mid-20's. It's perfectly normal.

[JohnKleeb]

18. heh remember though, I got a date lined up with her too

:).

[HEyHEY]

19. Knife fight!!

[JohnKleeb]

28. no fair, he has more training with a knife than I

[JVS]

36. Just watch West Side Story a few times

And pay special attention when the dancing becomes a Shank-O-Rama. That'll teach anyone enough to get a PhD in Stabology

[JohnKleeb]

41. hah I actually did see that as a freshman after learning romeo and juiliet

[JVS]

21. If you make her cry, I'LL SHOVE MY FOOT SO FAR UP YOUR ASS...

THAT YOU'LL GAG ON MY TOES!

[HEyHEY]

22. Or my Dad's old line - "if you make my daughter cry, I'll make you cry"

[JohnKleeb]

26. I love that lol

[JVS]

27. I vill be crushing zee testicles in the, how do you say.... visegrips

[JohnKleeb]

25. Hey, I am not an asshole

She knows that, I even got her a CD for x-mas, you can even ask her about that on your date.

[HEyHEY]

29. You bought her the best of Bannanarama - you are a prick!

[JVS]

31. LOL Bananarama sux!

[JohnKleeb]

35. Actually it was this gem

Actually was on her wish list.

[HEyHEY]

38. I bought her backstage passes to the show

Sorry, didn't mean to outdo you ;-)

[JohnKleeb]

47. heh

I am just a poor unemployed bastid.

[JVS]

52. According to the Department of Labor as a highschool student...

you cannot be counted among the unemployed

[JohnKleeb]

55. didnt know but I havent worked since August

[JVS]

59. Yeah, because your butt has been firmly in school

[HEyHEY]

62. What kinda loser goes to high school?

[JVS]

64. Be a winner and drop out!

I know an 18 year old who dropped out at 16, went to community college for two years and is now working on a PhD at a top 20 Math program.

DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE WHEN YOU DROP OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL!

[HEyHEY]

65. Man, that's a great T-shirt idea

[JohnKleeb]

68. nice

[JohnKleeb]

66. the "loser" you guys are competing for

:P *Ducks*

[JVS]

70. I compete for nothing. I merely claim what is mine by divine providence

[HEyHEY]

71. We're competing for you?

I don't swing that way - not that there's anything wrong with that.

[JVS]

72. I think he means LPFF

[JohnKleeb]

74. bingo

and I put loser in quotes for a reason.

[JVS]

76. Clearly! If you were talking about yourself they'd be unnecessary

:-)

[JohnKleeb]

77. of course

Everyone knows I am a loser. not only unnecessary but wholly unnecessary.

[HEyHEY]

79. I don't think so - the quotes should be their either way

As we're refering to a "loser" which one matters not

[JohnKleeb]

82. I dunno, remember its my grammar that brings me down

Got me a few points taken off on my Reagan slamming essay last spring but hey a 94 is just that a 94.

[JohnKleeb]

75. if you guys were competing for me, loser wouldn't be in quotes

and you know I don't swing that way either.

[HEyHEY]

78. I'll believe you AFTER college

;-)

[JohnKleeb]

80. Will there be an after :D

or will Petty Officer Whatshisface talk me in to joining the Navy, kidding, I actually manage to get those bastards off of me.

[HEyHEY]

81. How'd you manage? Make a pass at one?

Or just tell them to fuck off

[JohnKleeb]

83. hah no actually

I have this plan now actually for my dad to ask whoever it is calling, and they essentially are I guess forced to id themselves, and he basically tells em that I am not available.

[HEyHEY]

84. Not to sound like I'm bragging - but that makes me glad I live in Canada

That's scary

[JohnKleeb]

86. Eh its not so bad

It is scary, if I really wanted to screw with the petty officer's head, I would flirt with him but I wouldn't do that.

[HEyHEY]

58. So he's just cheap then?

[JVS]

You should have gotten her this

[JohnKleeb]

44. who is that guy?

[HEyHEY]

46. I lost my virginity to that album!

In the washroom at a local Denny's!

[JohnKleeb]

48. the zoo? what a place to lose it

[HEyHEY]

50. I changed it

"Zoo" leaves WAY too much to the imagination of people

[JVS]

30. You just keep your filthy mitts of of that sweet innocent girl

You too Heyhey, I can just tell you're thinking bad things

[HEyHEY]

32. I swear my intentions are honourable - and legal!

[JVS]

33. We'll just have to let me judge that when I escort you two on your date...

shotgun in hand

[HEyHEY]

43. If I outran that guy ALberta I can outrun you!

The weaving makes the shot a hard one

[JVS]

49. Any amount of weaving can be overcome by being more...

liberal in the use of ammunition

[JohnKleeb]

37. Hey we're just friends, I don't care

I got two other girls I am interested in at the moment.

[JohnKleeb]

13. Good luck, she's a great gal

I can't wait to see her again in January though, really was nice to meet her finally in November, just about one of the kindest and funnest people to be with.

[Kilroy003]

24. Wow, I need to spend more time in the Lounge.

What kind of shot are you referring to? Are you saying you have a shot with to girls at the same time? If so, I'd say go for it man, do whatever it takes.

If you're talking about having individual shots at two different ladies, I would suggest picking one over the other and concentrating a little more on what you can do to improve your chances. You have to decide what you want and get out there and make it happen.

That's what I have learned over the last year. I'm about to get married and start a family with a girl I absolutely adore. It took me five years to make that decision. Now that I'm sure of what I want, I know where to look when I get up in the morning.

[HEyHEY]

34. Inquiry .....

Would you still go for it if you had a shot with two girls at the same time?

[Kilroy003]

45. Yeah, I dunno. Maybe I guess.

One of the girls would have to be my fiance, otherwise I'd be a slimy cheating bastard.

Most likely, it would have to be her idea. Considering she's knocked up and all, I'm assuming she won't be bringing any hotties home from the bar for a while.

So yeah, if I had the chance, hell yes! Fat chance though.

Ask me another.

[JohnKleeb]

54. ahh bi girls

Something about em attracts me, and its not what the typical guy in me says.

[JohnKleeb]

53. I have two girls, I am interested in but one more so than the other

[Kilroy003]

57. I always root for the underdog.

Which one looks away when you talk to her?

[JohnKleeb]

73. The one I like more

The truth is both really do have a lot of stuff I like about them. It's really a mixed bag. The one I like more shares my politics and has a similiar taste in music, the other is a dem but she's more moderate which is ok.

[Kilroy003]

85. You could ask them both to move with you to Utah.

Have you asked either of them out yet?

If you haven't, there's no time like the present.

[JohnKleeb]

87. I would like to build up friendships first

Hah utah, thats a state I dont wanna go to.

[miss_kitty]

6. Um I'm thinking it's been ok

but sucky. Sorta like 'Sucked around the Edges.' Can't say fairer than that.

[Deja Q]

7. Well,

it's been a good year, mostly, and not in this order:

* Got a promotion

* Got a nervous breakdown

* Went to Wal-mart, cranked up "Fear of a Black Planet" and had two repuke *-lovin' millenia-old fossils stare at me in horror as Chuck D sang the lyrics "All I want is peace and love on this planet, ain't that how God planned it?" at just the right time! :D :D :D :D :D :D

* Got a protruded disc and numbness

* Got to have sex TWICE. :wow: I literally broke a record!! :wow:

* Heard my job will ultimately be phased out so I'm scrambling for ideas for something I'd want to do. Apart from live in poverty or working umpteen retail jobs, that is.

* Had ID theft but caught it early on.

* Made my own 2005 calendar out of a lack of anything even remotely interesting out there.

* Pondered why no skit tv shows are doing parodies of Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Paris Hilton, et al. I wish "In Living Color" was back. :-(

[Liberty Belle]

16. see a chiro. One fixed my bulging disk in about 2 seconds.

Absolutely, positively the best thing I ever did.

[TlalocW]

12. Survived

Bounced from crappy job to crappy job until I finally got another computer programming job in October. Now I start the slow process of getting back on my feet and rebuilding my credit. Didn't lose the house at least. The money from my entertainment side business (magic and balloon twisting) doubled from the previous year - not bad for it just being my second year. Those jobs kept me sane and gave me some extra money to survive on, and I'll be able to afford some materials and props for some new routines this year. Hopefully by the new year, my shoulder will be healed (no idea what I did to it), and I'll be able to get back into the gym and get back into shape.

All in all, okay I guess. Could have been lots better.

TlalocW

[NightTrain]

14. My life's going pretty well right now.

As far as location goes, I'm in a good roommate situation in a nice, quiet rural town that's only 20 minutes from my job.

My roommate has two cats and the friendliest, most affectionate dog I've ever met.

I finally have a job that I both like and that pays a living wage.

Thanks to my job, I can finally afford to get a bunch of long-overdue work done to my car.

My collection of music--now on vinyl, CDs, and MP3s--continues to grow and diversify.

In early 2004, my college radio show was expanded from two hours a week to three. Plus, in October I started producing a bi-weekly half-hour political talk show for the station.

And except for being overweight, I'm in very good health.

The only downside to 2004 was that I thought I had finally hooked up with The One, but that turned out not to be the case. :(

Oh, yeah! The other downside is that we're stuck with four more goddamned years of the Bush Crime Syndicate. :puke:

All things being equal, I wouldn't trade my life right now for my life of a year ago. Thanks for asking, HEyHEy! :hi:

[tjdee]

20. I want to burn every day of this crap year and send it straight to hell!

:)

This year was suck.

At least I managed to remain alive and my kid did okay.
And it's over. Next year can't be worse!

(eww should I bookmark this and return next year :scared: )

[aQuArius]

23. Worst.Year.EVER.

My grandma passed-away, my cousin died suddenly from a rare form of meningitis, I got divorved from a lying, cheater (that sucks), my mom had to have a brain tumor removed, then she found she had thyroid cancer and had the entire thyroid removed. You know who is in the white house still. GAWD! I know 2005 will be better, how could it not???

[miss_kitty]

42. Your year sucked more than mine

Sorry about your losses, trials and tribulations...

I hope your 2005 is better.

[aQuArius]

51. Thanks, Its been overwhelming at times

that's why I was away from DU for such a long time. But now I'm back strong on the DU. I just got a promotion and a raise and 2005 is looking better. New chapter in my life!

[Zomby Woof]

60. Woohoo!

I had NO idea things were that bad! You certainly deserve a better year.

As do we all! :hug:

[aQuArius]

67. it started off great with a fabulous DU Super Bowl Party

in Austin, TX. I got to meet VelmaD, GOPisEvil, NoParasan, BearFan and others. And its ending on a good note too. Thanks for the :hug:

On edit: spelling getting worse

[miss_kitty]

63. Well I hope so

What you went through this year-hey! it'd be hard spread out over few years.

[madrchsod]

39. well i got a job

it pays shit, the the company is the worst i`ve ever worked for. my family is doing well and everyone is working for the first time ever. my sister died of lung cancer. so it`s been up and down...

[miss_kitty]

69. I am so Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister

I hope 2005 brings you something better!

:)

[Liberty Belle]

40. It's been a mixed bag.

Splurged on a vacation to Alaska, cashing in frequent flier miles. Best time I've had in ages.

Had surgery for skin cancer, but it's under control.

Steady writing work with good editors.

A bad year for unexpected expenses--medical bills, 2 kids needed oral surgery, had a lot of car problems and finally had to junk one of the vehicles, so we're in the hole financially.

My oldest kid is applying to college; other one is looking for a pair-skating partner, so we need to figure out how to boost our incomes somehow, as we've already cut expenses to the bone.

All in all, though, we're doing better than many of our friends. Two friends in particular have had a nightmare year; please will those of you who are true believers put in some good words for them upstairs?

My best friend's brother has had multiple surgeries, is in bad shape, and in November his wife died. She had a horrible infection and the doctors amputated all four limbs trying to save her, but couldn't. They have 3 little kids, no insurance, and he's on disability from Wal-Mart.

I got a call last night from another friend in Florida. Her house was ravaged by the hurricanes and now is full of black mold. She can't get a FEMA loan to fix the house, because she lost her job after getting in a 3-car freeway pileup and is too injured to return to work at the moment. She can't afford the medical treatment she needs and is at her wits end. She'd really like to come back to California, if she can find a room to lease, and would happily help out an elderly or disabled person by running errands, etc. in exchange for reasonable rent.

Count your blessings, all!

[haele]

56. This year has been a Lifetime Drama in the making

Disability issues; finance issues; job stability issues; child custody issues; child mental health issues all year long. One step forward, one step back. Husband finally starts getting SSI; two months later, I get laid off just as we're starting to get caught up in bills.

Next year - well, my new, stable job starts Jan 3rd - I just got the call today, so my unpaid "vacation" will have only lasted 4 weeks, and we'll still have health coverage with only 3 days non-coverage. And I've discovered that everyone whom I'll be working for is progressive - not a dittobot in the group. Of course, since we'd be working at a military facility, that statement doesn't extend far from my team - but there's still enough Kerry-Edwards and anti-Shrub stickers visible in the parking lot that my DU sticker shouldn't cause too much trouble!
With luck, Workman's Comp will settle before the March court date, and there's over $15K in back payments, not counting fees and non-payment penalties due me by law no matter what happens in court.
If the insurance company decides to settle sometime in January without going to court, we can come up with the money with the custody lawyers here while California can still claim jurisdiction and stop trying to convince the grandparent who initially offered to pay for a lawyer back in September that it's very important that his granddaughter return to some sort of stable home life - or he may end up with a great-grandchild much sooner than he thinks when she starts looking for attention and affection on her own in the next few years. After March, the cost goes up X10 and will take more than my settlement, but as benign neglect and isolation is not a way to raise a tweener girl we still have to try. :(

Anyway things at least seem to have the potential for going up. Crossing my fingers that I'll be able to start taking two steps forward for every one step I'm thrown back. I'm ready to switch channels - even TBS would be better than Lifetime!

And I'm wishing the same for everyone else that may be facing their own little mini-drama.

Haele