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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 6:01 pm
Last year was the worst year of my life and I know it was bad for a lot of you too. Everyone seems to want to talk about the bad stuff that's happened but I know all of you have exciting things going on too. Let's hear about them. For me I will be getting to do some travelling for a change. I am going to be in Boise in February for some accounting training for the job I have now. Then I will be going to Dallas to visit a friend in June and then from there to Missouri to visit all the relatives (that part - not so exciting). My older brother is finally going to be a grandpa any day now. She was due today but no sign of labor yet. I think he's pacing the floor. Keeping my fingers crossed on a new and exciting job I may be getting this spring where I will be working two weeks on a job site and then have two weeks off. I will make more money during the two weeks than I am making now working all month. Yippee! Most exciting for me is I am finally sponsored for some Fire Service training that I've been trying to get into for four years. I have 4 different classes in April and then I should be good to go for several more jobs besides the ones I'm already qualified for. What's new and exciting for all of you? Enquiring minds want to know.
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Stacey718995
Member
07-06-2007
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 6:15 pm
what a nice thread topic, I would agree about the worst year and half in my past, but I am moving on baby! I am in Missouri, so welcome to our state when you get here Chili. I also will be keeping my fingers crossed for your job. Congrats on the fire service training For me, this year is going to continue with the weight loss (lapband surgery) I am down 50 and expect that this year I will take off all of the rest and I could not be more excited. I am going to New Orleans for Spring Break to visit the city for the first time, going to see my best friend. Finishing up a school year as a new teacher and so glad that it was the right move for me Meeting a new doctor tomorrow that I think is really going to help me with some health issues for a healthier me this year! Just got approved from the surgeon that I can start a water workout and am hoping to join a pool by the end of the week. I invite you all to join, it is fun to type about the exciting things once in awhile!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 6:48 pm
Chiliwilli, wonderful idea for a thread!!! Last year wasnt great for me until November, so I am thinking my 08 started in Nov! and will hopefully keep getting better. in 08 I plan to continue to be a non smoker!!! plan to make my temporary promotion a permanent one going on a 9 day family vacation to FL (seeing my jr high BFFs/disney and universal )
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 7:06 pm
Sorry '07 wasn't good for you, Chilli. 2007 was probably one of the best years for me, and I know '08 is going to be even better. In 2007 I said EFF THIS to a crappy, crappy job I had. I lived blissfully on unemployment insurance from March until about two weeks ago. I received a $25k inheritance I wasn't at all expecting (I thought my Grandma hated me, LOL). My man of seven years finally proposed in August, and we're planning the wedding for July '08. I just started a new job that is looking at me like I'm the be-all, end-all, come to save their company. Because of the wedding in July, I've quit drinking, I'm about to quit smoking, I've got my rollerblades dusted off and ready to be used again... 2008 is the year that I fully realize the whole "your body is your temple". I plan to be pregnant within a year and a half of the wedding. I just know 2008 will be the best year for Karen since, well... maybe 2000 when I met Donners. Happy New Year, Everyone! Hope 2008 is fantastic for all!
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 7:12 pm
Stacey718995, I looked for your folder to talk with you but you don't have one. I grew up mostly in MO. My whole family is still there within 100 miles of each other. I am the only one who left. I will be going to the Springfield area so if you are anywhere near there maybe we can do lunch. You can always pm me and we can talk. CONGRATS! on the weight loss. I lost 40 pounds in '07 but none since August. I gained about 10 back during the holidays. I have at least 50 more to lose so I will be working on that in '08 also. I cannot go to MO at this size so I will have to be starving myself if I really want to go. Actually, I'd rather go to a foreign country and explore than go to visit relatives but duty calls. The trip to MO may also include a side trip to FL as DIL's brother lives there. I'm trying to talk her into bringing the kids to my mom's and then taking a motorhome or something into FL because my mom's sister lives in The Villages and DIL's brother lives in Pensacola. If we do that then I can also drop by and meet my online friend in Mobile on the way. Fly into Dallas and visit my friend there, go to MO for the relative visit, drive to Mobile, Pensacola and The Villages, drive back. I love road trips! And, baby boy will be 16 this month, get his DL and can help drive. This could be a fun and interesting year for travel for me. I'm hoping.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 7:22 pm
I almost forgot one of the best things ~ Supergranny is possibly coming to Fairbanks for a visit with her daugher and we will be meeting for lunch or something when she's here.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 7:34 pm
Karen, I highly recommend Chantix to quit smoking along with the stop smoking thread here 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 7:35 pm
Chiliwilli!!! my mom's family is from Aurora, MO about an hour from Springfield. My Grandma lives in Marionville right now.
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Stacey718995
Member
07-06-2007
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 7:40 pm
I always thought that folders were made for you if you needed one, LOL so know I don't have one. I am currently in KC,MO but I have a family lake house on table rock about an hour or so from Springfield and would love to arrange for lunch. I just looked up where you were from and you are from my next dream location to visit. I have always wanted to go to Alaska. Congrats on your weight loss as well. I had help with the surgery, but it is still such a sense of pride to lose weight. This will be our year I can feel it, good luck to you on that as well. I am jealous of all the traveling you get to do. I love to travel but it is hard and not as fun to do on your own. PM me anytime, I would love to set up a lunch or something. Karen, congrats on a great year and continued success!
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 7:52 pm
Thx, Pamy, but I'm not a fan of medication. I have that Allan Carr book here, The Easy Way to Quit Smoking, but I stopped reading when I realized that I'd have to quit once I finished, LOL. Did you gain any weight when you quit? I need to quit smoking and drop 30lbs at the same time... Thanks for the wellwishes, Stacey!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 8:01 pm
Karen, I read that book also...Hope you will use the stop smoking thread here as support, we all love to offer it there I honestly dont think I have gained from quitting, I quit in Nov so I have gained but that's normal for me during holidays
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 8:52 pm
My 2008 consists of finishing university and graduating in May. I need to get a full-time "adult" job at some point that I can start soon after graduation. My best friend and I are planning on going away to some place Tropical in late April. I'm hoping from the Dominican Republic. I also have to move out for the first time sometime after graduation which I'm looking forward to, and kind of scared of. LOL I also wouldn't mind getting a new someone special in my life, but I'm not actively looking right now because I don't have time with 6 courses, Track and Field, a part-time job, and being President of my graduating class. LOL I barely have time for myself!! I also plan on getting healthy (and if I lose weight due to that, all the better!) because I need to start changing my habits now, or I'll be one VERY unhealthy person when I'm older. I'm hoping 2008 will be pretty awesome. :D
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