Figured this might be fun.....

[CoffeCanSlayer]

So with 2008 fixing to close its door, and a new year approaches what are some of your best times of this year? Did you reach any new goals, finally get to a competition, or just didnt get much done.

Thought this might be an interesting topic.

[XCONKILLER]

Originally Posted by CoffeCanSlayer

So with 2008 fixing to close its door, and a new year approaches what are some of your best times of this year? Did you reach any new goals, finally get to a competition, or just didnt get much done.

Thought this might be an interesting topic.

Epic fail on my end. I reached goals and then went in reverse. Now I'm back on track at square one. lol. What year.

[tyranire]

Originally Posted by CoffeCanSlayer

So with 2008 fixing to close its door, and a new year approaches what are some of your best times of this year? Did you reach any new goals, finally get to a competition, or just didnt get much done.

Thought this might be an interesting topic.

Actually been a pretty okay year for me...sold my house in record time (less than a week on the market), moved back close to my family and friends.

Some things didn't work out exactly how they were supposed to, but overall I met my goals, with one exception which will get done in 2009.

[erinlee01]

I got my ass in gear in '08 and am no longer a fatass. LOL.

[Finner]

Like everyone, I've had some rough patches this year, but to focus on the GOOD things:

1) I successfully surprised my dad by throwing him a 60th Birthday party and sneaking his sisters, brother in law, one neice and two old Vietnam buddies into town to attend the party without him finding out about it AT ALL! I was so happy to see the look on his face!

2) The last 30-odd days have been AMAZING for me. I've dropped pounds and inches like a fiend. My clothes are falling off and my husband even said to me the other day "Wow. . .you're looking really fit." That made me WAY too happy! LOL!

3) Making buds with all my bb.com pimps and hos. LOL.

[*dwest*]

I have had some bad things going on this year.


But also some good things

I have had a great time getting to know IC she will never know how much and how important she has been.

My buddy Erin got her training where she wanted it to be and now she looks like a pro.

And my daughter is becoming a beautiful young woman, I'm so proud of her.

Personally I haven't accomplished much, but I have failed at a lot.

[tryn2getstrong]

Let's see

1. Vegas with the wife-- what a blast
2. Benching 315 with relative ease
3. Learning to be a better dad--spending more time with the kids(work in progress)

[Verti-gal]

My New Years Resolution last year was to fit into the wedding dress I bought a size too small and tone up my arms. I ended up having to get the dress taken in. So I'm really pleased there.

Looking forward to next year and new progress.

[*dwest*]

Originally Posted by tryn2getstrong

Let's see

1. Vegas with the wife-- what a blast
2. Benching 315 with relative ease
3. Learning to be a better dad--spending more time with the kids(work in progress)

All 3 sound nice.

[tryn2getstrong]

Originally Posted by *dwest*

All 3 sound nice.

I love my kids to death, and we spend a lot of time together. But I'm trying to focus on doing stuff with them individually without mom. My son(2 yo) and I just went to Walmart last week, and it was a blast. He's flat out hysterical. He'd ask for something and I'd tell it was too much, then we walked down the toy aisle again he'd look at stuff and just say, "that's too much daddy". People around us were cracking up.

[norinicole]

Originally Posted by Finner

Like everyone, I've had some rough patches this year, but to focus on the GOOD things:

1) I successfully surprised my dad by throwing him a 60th Birthday party and sneaking his sisters, brother in law, one neice and two old Vietnam buddies into town to attend the party without him finding out about it AT ALL! I was so happy to see the look on his face!

2) The last 30-odd days have been AMAZING for me. I've dropped pounds and inches like a fiend. My clothes are falling off and my husband even said to me the other day "Wow. . .you're looking really fit." That made me WAY too happy! LOL!

3) Making buds with all my bb.com pimps and hos. LOL.

Woo hoo!!! Well done Finner! That's awesome

Originally Posted by *dwest*

I have had some bad things going on this year.


But also some good things

I have had a great time getting to know IC she will never know how much and how important she has been.

My buddy Erin got her training where she wanted it to be and now she looks like a pro.

And my daughter is becoming a beautiful young woman, I'm so proud of her.

Personally I haven't accomplished much, but I have failed at a lot.

What I've bolded would NEVER happen without you in her life. You are obviously NOT FAILING if your daughter is making you proud.

Just sayin'.

Originally Posted by tryn2getstrong

I love my kids to death, and we spend a lot of time together. But I'm trying to focus on doing stuff with them individually without mom. My son(2 yo) and I just went to Walmart last week, and it was a blast. He's flat out hysterical. He'd ask for something and I'd tell it was too much, then we walked down the toy aisle again he'd look at stuff and just say, "that's too much daddy". People around us were cracking up.

LOL, I love taking my son out. That's such a great age!

[IronCamp]

This year has been so trying and amazing at the same time. I will never forget this year bc it's the year my 3 yo nephew was diagnosed w/Luekemia...he is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant on 1/9.

I also won't forget it b/c I met someone special, Dwest, on bb.com and he makes me want to be a better person...that's not an easy thing to do. I am so thankful for him.

I've met my physical goals...but to me that's the easy part. I struggle with other things, but am headed in the right direction.

Originally Posted by XCONKILLER

Epic fail on my end. I reached goals and then went in reverse. Now I'm back on track at square one. lol. What year.

You're back on track...that means something and you know you can do it, bc you've done it before!

Originally Posted by erinlee01

I got my ass in gear in '08 and am no longer a fatass. LOL.

You've done amazing...you should be proud.

Originally Posted by Finner

Like everyone, I've had some rough patches this year, but to focus on the GOOD things:

1) I successfully surprised my dad by throwing him a 60th Birthday party and sneaking his sisters, brother in law, one neice and two old Vietnam buddies into town to attend the party without him finding out about it AT ALL! I was so happy to see the look on his face!

2) The last 30-odd days have been AMAZING for me. I've dropped pounds and inches like a fiend. My clothes are falling off and my husband even said to me the other day "Wow. . .you're looking really fit." That made me WAY too happy! LOL!

3) Making buds with all my bb.com pimps and hos. LOL.

Awesome Finn! You are doing so great!

Originally Posted by *dwest*

I have had some bad things going on this year.


But also some good things

I have had a great time getting to know IC she will never know how much and how important she has been.

My buddy Erin got her training where she wanted it to be and now she looks like a pro.

And my daughter is becoming a beautiful young woman, I'm so proud of her.

Personally I haven't accomplished much, but I have failed at a lot.

Aw, babe...that's so sweet! I feel the same about you and next year is going to be a better year...you'll see.

Originally Posted by tryn2getstrong

Let's see

1. Vegas with the wife-- what a blast
2. Benching 315 with relative ease
3. Learning to be a better dad--spending more time with the kids(work in progress)

Jealous about vegas!

Originally Posted by Verti-gal

My New Years Resolution last year was to fit into the wedding dress I bought a size too small and tone up my arms. I ended up having to get the dress taken in. So I'm really pleased there.

Looking forward to next year and new progress.

That's great...you should be proud!

[Jmh80]

'08 - first part (see signature)

Summer - best ever.

Fall - hurricanes :<

Winter - we don't have that. Xmas/New Year's are still to be written.

[JAWS22]

Originally Posted by CoffeCanSlayer

So with 2008 fixing to close its door, and a new year approaches what are some of your best times of this year? Did you reach any new goals, finally get to a competition, or just didnt get much done.

Thought this might be an interesting topic.

I discovered, that I DO want to go to college so I dont end up doing yardwork for the rest of my life. *No diss on yardwork, I just really hate it, and it dont pay *****

[martina92685]

This year I have gone leaps and bounds in finding out who I really am as a person. I still don't know, but I am well on my way to figuring out.

No matter what else happened or didn't happen this year, I will ALWAYS remember 2008 for that.

[Emoore]

I started boxing, which has been a dream of mine since I first wached Rocky at 10 years old.

We also moved from our little house in the suburbs out to a house on 1 acre in the country. My back yard backs up to a corn field and I love it!

[CoffeCanSlayer]

Originally Posted by IronCamp

This year has been so trying and amazing at the same time. I will never forget this year bc it's the year my 3 yo nephew was diagnosed w/Luekemia...he is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant on 1/9.

I also won't forget it b/c I met someone special, Dwest, on bb.com and he makes me want to be a better person...that's not an easy thing to do. I am so thankful for him.

I've met my physical goals...but to me that's the easy part. I struggle with other things, but am headed in the right direction.



You're back on track...that means something and you know you can do it, bc you've done it before!



You've done amazing...you should be proud.



Awesome Finn! You are doing so great!



Aw, babe...that's so sweet! I feel the same about you and next year is going to be a better year...you'll see.



Jealous about vegas!



That's great...you should be proud!

Originally Posted by *dwest*

I have had some bad things going on this year.


But also some good things

I have had a great time getting to know IC she will never know how much and how important she has been.

My buddy Erin got her training where she wanted it to be and now she looks like a pro.

And my daughter is becoming a beautiful young woman, I'm so proud of her.

Personally I haven't accomplished much, but I have failed at a lot.

Wtf, you two e-****ing now?

[*dwest*]

Originally Posted by CoffeCanSlayer

Wtf, you two e-****ing now?

more than that my friend.

She's awesome.

[IronCamp]

Originally Posted by *dwest*

more than that my friend.

She's awesome.

Thanks babe...you know how I feel about you. Everyday i realize more and more how fortunate I am to have you in my life.

[*dwest*]

Originally Posted by IronCamp

Thanks babe...you know how I feel about you. Everyday i realize more and more how fortunate I am to have you in my life.

Same here sugar.

[XCONKILLER]

To update a little. I met a lot of great people on BB.com. Lots of motivation from seeing all the ripped people on here and all the ones that lost a lot of weight. Gives me hope for myself.

[sandy131]

Best things about 2008;

1. Joinng BB.com have made some really good friends as a result of the good old Daily Ranters

2. Finally got over my awful ex

3. Quit my boring job and changed carreers into teaching which I am loving so much so far

4. loosing more weight learnig so much about eating clean and dieting

5. oh and passing my driving test (affter failing 3 times in the past)early on in the year and buying a car !!

6. The birth of my baby nephew in August

[tryn2getstrong]

Originally Posted by sandy131

5. oh and passing my driving test (affter failing 3 times in the past)early on in the year and buying a car !!

It's got to be hard to learn to drive on the wrong side of the road.

[erinlee01]

Originally Posted by tryn2getstrong

It's got to be hard to learn to drive on the wrong side of the road.

I didn't do a very good job of it in Ireland. We have pics of the rental car to prove it.

[sandy131]

Originally Posted by tryn2getstrong

It's got to be hard to learn to drive on the wrong side of the road.

Originally Posted by erinlee01

I didn't do a very good job of it in Ireland. We have pics of the rental car to prove it.

LOL guys u drive on the wrong side plus we dont have many automatic cars in England we learn in Manual cars!!

[EequalsHbarC]

Wow, you all seem to have accomplished a lot this year. My paltry accomplishments have been:

running my first 1/2 marathon, lifting frreweights for the first time, doing 2 chin ups, and publishing my first research paper.

[norinicole]

Originally Posted by EequalsHbarC

Wow, you all seem to have accomplished a lot this year. My paltry accomplishments have been:

running my first 1/2 marathon, lifting frreweights for the first time, doing 2 chin ups, and publishing my first research paper.

PALTRY?!

Those are awesome accomplishments!!

[Swarovski]

It's surely not been a great year, got my heart broken twice - a 6 year friendship and a 5 year relationship both ended with a few months in succession of each other.

Now that I got that negative stuff out the way

I graduated and I've lost nearly 40lbs. I've learned how important it is to love myself and I'm on a path to becoming a better person. I have high hopes for next year.

[daddybeast]

I had my first baby and everything else fails in comparison. She has changed my life forever and I couldn't be happier.

[CoffeCanSlayer]

Originally Posted by IronCamp

Thanks babe...you know how I feel about you. Everyday i realize more and more how fortunate I am to have you in my life.

Think I gagged a little.