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Published on December 30, 2006 By InBloom In Blogging
My 2006--In Six Sentences or Less

*I had one of the most stressful years in my teaching career...I've only cried twice when it comes to stress at work, and this year I had one of those cries.

* I saw several of my family members leave home this year...all departures relating to the military. Two of them (my cousins) are doing well and I was able to see them for Christmas. The other (my brother in law) should be coming back home in March. My sister is definitely looking forward to that.

*A beloved family dog who resides at my grandmother's home died. I never wrote about "Baby", but I loved that dog...I helped nurture her when she was a weak little puppy, and saw her grow into a feisty gal.

* I began working out regularly again...and will not be daunted by lack of significant weight loss...this show must go on!

*My honey..after having not seen his family for a year, went to visit them this summer. While this is not my experience, I was very happy he was happy. I am glad he spent some valuable time with them. Having him away for almost two weeks also strengthened my love for him...I missed him so much and it made me realize how much of my heart he has.

*The latter part of this year has given us an opportunity to upgrade tech-wise. We now have a new PC and a digital media player, which has opened up a whole new world of "geekdom" for us...which is a good thing.


My 2007- in 7 Sentences or Less

*I will continue working out

*We will be working on saving some money to go on a trip somewhere (right now, the place of choice is Vegas).

*I will look more seriously into a Master's Degree program (I can't keep putting it off)

* I will not stand back and just let teaching happen to me...I have to become more of an initiator and risk taker.

*I will put some effort into getting more computer savvy.

*I will try to become a better communicator, especially for those I love.

Feel free to add your own...and if you don't want to add anything...hope you enjoy the reads.

Oh, Yes...and Happy New Year.

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on Dec 30, 2006
I hope you achieve everything your heart desires next year young lady. Have a very happy new year.
on Dec 30, 2006
Jennifer

~~I hope you achieve everything your heart desires next year young lady. Have a very happy new year. ~~

I hope you have yourself a wonderful New Year as well!
on Dec 30, 2006

This was a fascinating read Rose and thank you for sharing with us a glimpse into your life. 

My 2006...and my 2007

* I too had one of my most stressful years as an aging person,  mom, and sister.  I just received news from my younger sister that my niece, only age 36,  ruptured a disc in her spine and a piece of it somehow was responsible for temporarily paralyzing her.  She had spine surgery Friday and I don't know yet how she's doing.  It's been difficult to "let go" of my son and let others help him,  and aging is stressful by itself.

*I had dental surgery and got a brand new smile!  Somewhat stressful, mostly a relief!

*I made the decision to get out of this apt. and into an apt. in a highrise where there's things that I need to thrive and enjoy my remaining years.

*I've finally,  after a long time,  come to the point where I no longer care what people think of me,  nor care if they like me.  Amen.  I'm much happier for this.

My 2007:

* Sees me ajusting to my *new life* living alone,  and meeting lots of new people.

* Sees me coming to terms with my beliefs regarding religion and faith,  and my accepting Jesus.

* Sees me finally losing the excess weight because of an understanding of myself and acceptance of myself as I am.

* Sees me with a new companion,  a dog!  while a Golden Retriever is my heart's desire, I probably will have a cocker spaniel.

on Dec 30, 2006
2006

I recovered from my accident enough to return to trucking.

I got a cat.

My cat died.



2007

Beats me.
on Dec 30, 2006
Trudy,

Just reading through your list has made me realize that wow, you are definitely going to go through many changes in '07.
I really do with you AND your son that best in your moves. I wish your niece a good recovery from her surgery, and I really, really do hope that you get a pet next year.


on Dec 30, 2006
Mason,

I really do hope your heart mends from your loss soon...I guess it never really mends completely, but at least enough for you to get more smiles into your life again.

I do have one prediction for you in 2007: Mason will become a Knitting Master...or does "Yarn Master" sound better?
on Dec 30, 2006
This is a great list. I know you can do it.

I am still working on mine.
Happy New Year to you and UDigit
on Dec 30, 2006
I do have one prediction for you in 2007: Mason will become a Knitting Master...or does "Yarn Master" sound better?


Either one is better than Master Baiter I suppose
on Dec 31, 2006

Rose,

I know #5.  Long story, but my Ex made Chris seem like a doter.  Unbeknownst to me.  I reunited with my family about 5 years ago.  Just before I met my wife.  You reminded me of that.  ANd I thank you.  ANd hope you and Chris have the best new year ever!  Just tell him I miss his notes on the humor side.  But I do understand!

You guys take care!  And thanks for the reminder.

Want some Tamales?

on Dec 31, 2006
2006 was a wonderful year. My band closed out the year with our songs at numbers 1, 2 and 3 on a unsigned band hip hop charts. I never expected us to get as high as we did but to still be there after some time feels really great.

I also saw in 4 years of marriage to my beautiful wife. I can't put into words how wonderful she is... We've got at least another 40 years together and I don't expect I will ever feel any differently.

As for 2007, well I don't know what it will bring. The band has a lot of work to do. We want to capitalise on our chart success and play live as much as we can. I would also like to write a screenplay this year. I've got two really good ideas to work with so the first job will be deciding which idea to pursue. I would also like to get one of my short stories published. Again, I will have to work at this and I know it won't happen overnight. But it will happen...

Hope you and Chris have a wonderful 2007. And thank you for being friends. You guys rock...
on Jan 02, 2007
Dr. Guy
~~I know #5. Long story, but my Ex made Chris seem like a doter. Unbeknownst to me. I reunited with my family about 5 years ago. Just before I met my wife. You reminded me of that. ANd I thank you. ANd hope you and Chris have the best new year ever! Just tell him I miss his notes on the humor side. But I do understand!

You guys take care! And thanks for the reminder.

Want some Tamales?~~

I am sure Chris will be up to his wise cracking ways soon...lol. Also, I already asked you for some tamales on your tamale thread...lol. I am such a pig...I had some last night at a party as well...lol.



Dynamaso ~~2006 was a wonderful year. My band closed out the year with our songs at numbers 1, 2 and 3 on a unsigned band hip hop charts. I never expected us to get as high as we did but to still be there after some time feels really great.

I also saw in 4 years of marriage to my beautiful wife. I can't put into words how wonderful she is... We've got at least another 40 years together and I don't expect I will ever feel any differently.

As for 2007, well I don't know what it will bring. The band has a lot of work to do. We want to capitalise on our chart success and play live as much as we can. I would also like to write a screenplay this year. I've got two really good ideas to work with so the first job will be deciding which idea to pursue. I would also like to get one of my short stories published. Again, I will have to work at this and I know it won't happen overnight. But it will happen...

Hope you and Chris have a wonderful 2007. And thank you for being friends. You guys rock...~~

I really do wish you the best of luck with your band...btw, do you have a CD out that can be purchased or a place online to listen to your music (I think you might have written about there being a place, but I'm not sure)? I love music, so it would be great to hear yours! My youngest brother is an aspiring latin hip hop artist (he's done two CDs and does local gigs), and I wish him well this year.

Much success for your music career in 2007...and here is hoping to hear about the 5th anniversary of your marriage this year...that one should be pretty special!
on Jan 02, 2007
Kelly

~~This is a great list. I know you can do it.

I am still working on mine.
Happy New Year to you and UDigit~~

Thanks, Kelly...I hope I can achieve what I have on here...I really do HATE calling them resolutions, though, cause it's so cliche-ish.

Hope you rang in the New Year well!
on Jan 04, 2007
Rose,

I'd be happy to send you a copy of our CD. It is unmastered, so only really a demo, but we're very happy with it anyway. If you can't wait, you can download three of the songs from the following link: Link

I'd also be interested in hearing your brother's music. Am I able to buy his discs online somewhere?

Have good day



on Jan 04, 2007
Dynamaso

~~Rose,

I'd be happy to send you a copy of our CD. It is unmastered, so only really a demo, but we're very happy with it anyway. If you can't wait, you can download three of the songs from the following link: Link

I'd also be interested in hearing your brother's music. Am I able to buy his discs online somewhere?

Have good day~~

I think that my brother is trying to put on songs thru MySpace, and he is also trying to set up a site somewhere, but I don't think he's gotten these things done yet. I'll let you know if he ever does.


Chris and I would really enjoy a copy of your CD! just let us know how much it is...we'd be more than glad to pay for it.

Feel free to email me any info on this.
on Jan 04, 2007
I don't have a list because I can't think of anything.

2007.....I hope it will be a banner year for our family, but I am having my doubts already.
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