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(Message started by: Annette on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 12:32am)

Title: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Annette on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 12:32am

10 things I learnt through last year ;;D

1- You can choose your friends but you cant choose your family. Partner(s) become family so choose them carefully while they are still friends ! :-/

2- What humans cant do, God always can. :-*

3- Even if you dont believe in yourself, your dog does ! [smiley=heart.gif]

4- Feel good emotions, think good thoughts and do good deeds and everything good will come to you ........ eventually! 8)

5- Spend as much time as possible with positive people. :)

6- Do not accept BS from anyone including the bull himself ! :-X

7- Everyone needs a pat on the back every now and then but most of us need a swift kick up the backside even more often :P

8- Laugh a lot , love a lot , spend a little but work like mad and life will be grand ! ;;D

9- What works for someone else often wont work for you :(

10- Dont relearn lessons that you have already been taught, especially those hard ones ::)

HAVE A GREAT 2008 everyone . Love ya all !

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Sean_C on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 1:07am

11. The only thing that stands between a person and what they want from life, is often merely the will to try it, and the faith to believe they can do it.

— Richard M. DeVos

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by George_J on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 1:25am

Things I've learned this past year?

1. Patience. I think that some troubling situations will resolve themselves without the need for me to "do something". I'm trying to learn to trust in the good intentions and good sense of the people who are important to me. "Doing something" is a reflexive act, and not a reflective one.

2. Tolerance. It's easy to bolster my beliefs, but harder to question them. It seems inevitable that our beliefs tend to harden as we grow older, but that is not acceptable. That which is old and valued is not always valuable--that which is new is not always valueless and suspect.

3. Understanding. Knowing the "how" of things is often more profound and more useful than knowing the "why".

These aren't really things that are specific to the past year, though--they are things that I'm endeavoring to learn, and I hope to continue to get a bit better at them as time goes on. With luck, by the time I'm three or four hundred years old, I'll be pretty fair at them. ;)

All the best,

George

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by brewcrew on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 7:50am

I've learned that while we cannot choose our extended family (the family from whence we came), we can choose our immediate family, and we continue to choose them each and every day.

I not only chose to ask Pat to be my bride, I continue to choose her every day. And best as I can tell, she continues to choose me.

We not only chose to become parents, we continue to try to show this amazing young man how to be a caring, compassionate human being by our example.

We have chosen to be members of this great family at ch.com, and we hope that this family will continue to choose us (we haven't gone the way of CHTom yet!).

Choosing your family every hour of every day has made all the difference in the world for me. I can't choose where I came from, but I can choose where I'm going.

And I choose for it to be with you.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by LeLimey on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:03am

I choose all of you right back! Pat Bill and Roy and all of the rest of our family here too :)

I've learned that miracles do happen - every single day.

I've learned no matter how bad stuff is - it will eventually be history.

I've learned I can keep going. Most of all when I think I can't.

I've learned not to click on Jonny's links until someone else has first. ;)

I've learned to never lend a boat to Chewy.

I've learned where JeffB lives and I'm going to kick that little bugger's arse if he doesn't show it here soon!

I've learned what it is to be loved

You know what? 2007 was a BRILLIANT year! ;;D

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by E-Double on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:13am

I am still alive and mentally/physically stonger than I thought.

tired though and looking forward to a better year

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by DennisM1045 on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:37am

1. What is wrong with my head (aside from the obvious mental deficiencies)
2. That this world is not quite as jaded as I once thought it was
3. That there are people out there that do understand and share in my pain
4. That family is not simply defined by relations through blood and marriage
5. The humbling power of reaching out to another human being you will likely never meet

-Dennis-

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by minime on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 9:21am

I have learnt (and it sounds like I am not alone) that blood relatives are the least important family members you will have. Spouses are the most important family you will ever have. I'm ashamed it took me 30 years to learn that.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Ghost on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 9:29am

Farting relieves the pressure! ;;D

Mike

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by kcopelin on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 11:35am

I've learned that what man means for evil God can, and does, use for good.

I've learned that there are magnificient people right here whose wisdom, support and sharing have blessed my life.

I've learned that it is possible for a child to swallow a dime and not poop it out for 2 days...I've also learned that 2 days in the digestive tract really takes the shine off a dime ;;D

I've learned that I have friends who help no matter what.

I've learned that my husband is absolutely incredible!

Happy 2008 y'all.
Praying it is pain free and prosperous for all y'all ;;D
kathy

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 11:46am

Quote:

I've learned that it is possible for a child to swallow a dime and not poop it out for 2 days...I've also learned that 2 days in the digestive tract really takes the shine off a dime

I'll bet you could have gone all year without THAT learning curve. ::)

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Melissa on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 11:56am

1. I've learned never to underestimate the power of stupidity of thin attractive inlaws with degrees. ::)

2. I've learned that being generous with finances does not necessarily mean that it'll come back to us. :(

3. I've learned that family is not a term to describe who you're related to, but rather it describes who you relate to.

4. I've learned that children are the window in which we see all the answers to the universe. :)

5. I've learned that no matter how much you want to hock your family jewels, you'll still need money down the road again and those treasures are then gone.

6. I've learned that a person can actually cry off and on everyday for a week straight. :-[

7. I've learned that mass public education is overrated.

8. I've learned that those who've passed are never gone, they are always there for you if you call on them.

Hope 2008 is better for everyone here.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by catlind on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 12:38pm

What did I learn from 2007.... oh boy. Well I learned 2008 will be a much better year.

I learned my 2 teens are people too - they have sorrows, grief, and difficulties the same as an adult but they don't have the skills or faculties to deal with them.

I've learned that by giving constant unconditional love to all my children - biological and otherwise (long story) that they seem to do ok. So I will keep on loving them, no matter what.

I learned that the Sarpy county justice system has it in for teens and will go well out of their way to make examples of them even if they have no legal grounds to stand on.

I've learned that the kids that need help are tossed aside while the agencies focus on kids from good homes who hit a bump in the road.

I've learned that there is no place on the planet that can send miracles like ch.com. Everyone of you hear that has sent prayers, vibes and positive energy has made an incalculable difference in the lives of so many more than just I.

2 very special ladies told me to go ahead and just take what I need in strength so that I can recover and begin to give back the strength I've always given. I can't thank them enough, they know who they are.

I've learned that life often gets you caught up in the day to day routines and ruts, and it takes a little effort and encouragement to stand outside the box and look at the whole picture.

While Karma is a bitch, it has been good to me, my life is perfect - a wonderful husband, 3 beautiful children. There are things I would love to see different - bills paid etc. but I KNOW the grass is not greener ANYWHERE else. And for that I am eternally grateful.

Ch.com and the family here have been an integral part of my life even if I don't post much. I think about you all very often. When life hands me lemons and my head is active, I tend to lay low and hide. I don't want to bring others down with my whining so I just sort of fade away until things get better. So I have'nt forgotten any of you, and I loveyou all just much now as I did in the beginning.

2008 will bring much good fortune to our family at home and here, and I will be working on staying in touch with my closest friends on a far more regular basis.

This list is by no means all inclusive, but there are a few I need to make special mention of - without them I don't know that I would have survived 2007:
Jackie,
Bill (NC_Racer)
Mast
Jean (TxBassLady)
DJ & Steph
Randy (Mr. Happy)
Donna D
Roxy
Elaine
Chuck
Svenn
Helen (LeLimey)
Peg (Redd)

Please do not be offended if you name is not on the list, because so many of you helped, but those are the ones who stick out in my mind the most right now. All of you have had an impact one way or another - whether with legal advice or home school advice.

None of you are forgotten.

May 2008 bring all of you the peace, love, joy and prosperity that your heart and soul desires.

Much Love

Cat

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 3:00pm

I've learned that public high school is NOT the be all to end all and that even though peolpe say "they gotta go to school" there are better things out there.

I learned that my child has been stifled by school for several years and I had no idea.

I'm learning that there is a wonderful future out there for my kid and am thrilled and thoroughly enjoying seeing the light and brightness and discoveries in his eyes every day that I've missed since he was 5 years old. I'm sooooo looking forward to seeing what he's going to do and what he can do! I'm looking forward to 2008, it's going to be a GREAT year!!

Mast

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Tiannia on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 3:49pm

1. Stop and look at the flowers, clouds, or nature around you every day. It is far to easy to forget that we are just a small part of this big amazing world that is around us.

2. To say I love you at least 5 times a day to the man or woman in your life, and to make sure that you make them stop and look into your eyes when you say it.

3. To take the time to have me time (by myself), mommy time (the kids and me without Shaun), family time (us all together) and Grown up Time (just me and Shaun). I Never did this when we where in Vegas, and there where parts of me that I thought has withered up and died. Very nice to feel like a complete person again.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Charlie on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 4:15pm

I learned how to install a dvd player in only 29 days........other than that, outside this little family; people still stink http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/pink laugh.gif

Sweet Old Charlie http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/exit right.gif

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by echo on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 5:43pm

I discovered that putting Crown Royal in a freezer produces a very smooth shot. After 5 or 6 it tends to grab one by the ass and make you shit stupid.

Damn I love Crown.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Kevin_M on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 5:51pm

I've a note pinned to my shirt. I'm being put back into 2007 and have to repeat the year. Wasn't paying attention screwing around.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Jonny on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 6:27pm

Ive learned to be thankful for what you have.

I learned it from this dude! ;;D

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f8d_1199309160

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Groov on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 7:26pm

Heres a nice piece of wisdom, didn't learn in just 07...but:

Never put your finger where you wouldn't put your nose ;;D

Words to live by if you work around heavy machinery.....or have a questionable lifestyle ;;D

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by catlind on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 7:50pm

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by brewcrew on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 7:55pm

Is there an echo in here? ;;D

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by PollyPocket on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:01pm

I think the most important thing I learned this year was that you can't use broken tools to fix a broken cart.

It only took me 44 years to learn that. 'Bout damn time, huh? ;)

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Jonny on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:02pm

on 01/02/08 at 19:55:22, brewcrew wrote:

Is there an echo in here? ;;D

Yep, and its not our regular Echo....LOL ;;D

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:11pm

This wasn't a lesson learned, more like knowledge reinforced: Even after a close examination.....things, situations, and people are not always what they appear to be.

Bill

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by cosmicfunkfather on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:37pm

I learned that 2008 comes after 2007 ... ;;D

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by brewcrew on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:41pm

on 01/02/08 at 20:37:24, cosmicfunkfather wrote:

I learned that 2008 comes after 2007 ... ;;D

Or is it 2007.1? ;)

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:43pm

Ya know...I was gonna say something along the lines of what Racer just said because that is true.
Or something else in that I learned that my neighbors are never ever going to take down their Christmas lights or move that car that's jacked up in their drive-way....and then I saw our "cosmic James" post.

What I learned this year is that aside from all the crappy people...there are good people to know and meet. James is one of them. As is Cyn who I finally met this year. And Tony...yes, life is good sometimes.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Jonny on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:58pm

on 01/02/08 at 20:11:20, Racer1_NC wrote:

people are not always what they appear to be.

Bingo, Bill.......at least with me you will never doubt what you are getting from day one!

I dont turn or bail, but I will speak my opinion.....thats how I roll!...whether you want to hear it or not its up to you!

I find myself saying what others only think and are afraid to say, thats fine with me.

I dont blow smoke, ever! ;;D

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by kcopelin on Jan 3^rd, 2008, 1:33am

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumphs of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Teddy Roosevelt

Love this quote!!!!! Gonna try to be far less critical and much more brave in 2008!

kathy

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by nani on Jan 3^rd, 2008, 2:01am

Hmmm...

I learned that first impressions are sometimes wrong.

I learned that trust is over-rated.

I learned that when it comes right down to the wire... no matter how many people are around holding you up... we can only count on ourselves.

I learned that just when you think you can't take it anymore...somehow you find the strength to keep going.

I learned that attitude is everything...unless you're hormonal.

I learned that not letting a teenager get to me really ticks them off.

I learned that putting something out there often works.

I've also learned that it sometimes doesn't.

And I learned that chocolate is my enemy... but I've long lived by the motto:
Keeps your friends close, but your enemies closer. ;;D

Here's to a PF and prosperous 08...

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by seasonalboomer on Jan 3^rd, 2008, 6:01am

A few of my own, and then one I came to understand:

-Death awaits us all.

-You are, in effect, the master of your own life’s trajectory.

-I would not have believed it, but the simple act (or “non-act”) of stopping watching most TV news has positively changed my outlook and worldview.

-In the end you’re alone. All the friends, all the money, all the family won’t erase the point, that in the end, you’re alone.

-The things you don’t follow through on, or hope that others will do by default are the ones that end up biting you in the ass one day.

-A life well thought-out will prepare one better for the death which awaits us all.

-Growing up in a dysfunctional family creates a “reality” that is different than those who didn’t. Things that you think are acceptable in a dysfuntional family as a way of interacting with others are strange and foreign to those who grew up in families that operated normally.

-Family dysfunction never goes away. Your life will forever feel as though it was built like a house on an earthquake fault line.

-A spiritual turning point is the day you stop looking for all the reasons not to believe and begin only seeking answers to deepen your belief.

-I’ve never regretted letting someone know what effect they had on my life.

-Given the knowledge of one’s impending death, it is your responsibility to own your process.

Borrowed:
-"We may be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us." From the movie Magnolia.

;)

Scott E

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Ghost on Jan 3^rd, 2008, 8:42am

I have learned an important thing.
When truth is in question the liar will try to make the story even more detailed, and the truthful person will usually just say I dont care what you think that is what happened.
Some times people want to help because they just want to help. No hidden agenda.

Mike

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Redd on Jan 3^rd, 2008, 8:59am

on 01/02/08 at 20:11:20, Racer1_NC wrote:

This wasn't a lesson learned, more like knowledge reinforced: Even after a close examination.....things, situations, and people are not always what they appear to be.

Bill

I learned that one back in 2006, a couple times in fact, but it still rings true today.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by Angie on Jan 3^rd, 2008, 9:29am

I have learned for this year to wear knee and elbow pads while riding my bike in the bush. My knees and elbows are scared from 2007 riding.

I have learned to take each day as it comes and let the past go.

And I have learned that if I can quit smoking I will get a new Bike this year, maybe I will fall less. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Everyone happy a prosperous 2008.

Title: Re: What did you learn from 2007 ?
Post by sailpappy on Jan 3^rd, 2008, 9:35am

;;D ;;D I learned that no matter how hopeless a situation seems, if you just have faith and believe in yourself a solution will eventually present itself!
2007 altered my life beyond explanation and I have recaptured everything I thought I had lost forever! Lost in Love! Pappy