Mahogany Misfit - Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 07:32PM - 15 said something... - filed under Happiness! Email Article Happy New Year Fuckers!
2008 was far from a stellar year for me.
I spent the majority of the year hating my job and thus enduring a grueling job search that broke my spirit brutally and repeatedly, I was on and off several anti-depressants before finally quitting them all cold turkey, I allowed myself to fall in love with someone who was totally wrong for me and after ending it, allowed myself to be involved with 3 other guys who were also wrong for me, my Hitachi Magic wand of 8 years died, I have been too fat for my "skinny jeans" since March and have steadily been packing on pounds, two people who were special to me passed away in a one month time span, I couldn't be with my dad for his hip replacement, my grandpa was diagnosed with colon cancer, my BFF moved far away and I miss her to death, I only got to see my family ONE TIME the whole year and I miss them to death...it's really been a shit fest.
The only bright spots in my life this year were the election and my new job...two life changing events that almost make up for everything else that went so horribly wrong.
I'm not a person who generally makes resolutions, but this year I've done the legwork and planning to confidently set one resolution in motion.
Since I'll be turning 29 this year and it is the last year of my twenties, I need to do something special.
See that amazing beach photo up there? Well, that is the island of Turks and Caicos and I AM GOING THIS FALL!
Wooooooo Whooooooo!
I'm currently deciding between 3 resorts and unless my mom and or BFF take me up on my invite, I am going alone!
I told my mom "look, you're turning 47 this year and you haven't been on a decent vacation since before you and dad divorced. Your visits to Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Sedona with me don't count. It's time for us to take a real trip somewhere exotic!"
Now BFF if you're reading this...you're turning 27 this year. Your 2008 was just as shitty as mine. Between the two of us, we have averaged one massive emotional, tearful breakdown every 2.7 days (I did the math). I love you and you know we would have an amazing time in Turks so come on!
Maybe they'll both come...?
If not, IT'S ALL ME BABY.
I'm an independent woman, I know I'll have fun either way...I'm just excited to expand my horizons and do something special and adventurous for myself.
I finally reached a significant salary at a company I love, I'm single and childfree...it's time to fully enjoy life!
I haven't been excited or hopeful on New Year's Day for a long time...
How about you guys? Fuck "resolutions", what are you DEFINITELY going to do this year without letting anything get in your way?
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Happy New Year!!! that picture is beautiful :-)
Let's see I'm definitely not going to let things get to me. I'm also going to try and have more patience.
Well I'll definitely going to Trinidad & Tobago in February for Carnival and I'm staying for 3 weeks, and this year I'm going without my crew. And when I get back I'm definitely looking for my dream job (you inspired me SP) and I dare a fool to get in my way.
I can't wait to hand my resignation in to my asshole of a boss, I think I need to wear a hidden camera to capture the look on his stupid face!!
Sidebar: I say why wait for Fall, try to go sooner. And if can't go sooner, get trip insurance because that's hurricane season
OH and HAPPY NEW YEAR and I wish you ENOUGH!!!! Enough peace, enough joy, enough money, enough dick lolol
This is the first time in a long time that I'm actually excited about what this new year may bring.
Thatgirl- Patience? You??? LOL! Happy New Year, you are one of my favorite people around here girl!
Tessa-I had considered Trinidad and Tobago as well so you'll have to tell me how it is! I'm excited for you!
The reason I'm waiting until fall (November 9th to be specific) is because I have to go back east in May because I miss my fam desperately AND my mom is finishing up another degree and I want to be there for her graduation. Plus my new job doesn't really allow us to take vacation before it's fully accrued and we only accrue 10 hours a month so after my vacay in May, I'd have to wait until fall to take another full week off anyway. Also I wanna wait until the "normal" hurricane season is over and the worst of it hits from July-October generally. I will definitely get trip insurance though now that you mention it. Good suggestion!
Now...I am DYING of laughter at you talking about your boss and your job. Holy hell I remember that feeling well. Haaahahaha. My former boss was the twat of the century so I know precisely how you feel. Anyway, happy new year and just know, you are another one of my favorite people around here and I am wildly excited for you. Enjoy your trip and savor that resignation girl!!!
Dammit, I am GOING to slim down this year!!! GRRRRR....
I'm also focusing on saving enough that D and I can go on SOME KIND of vacation...our last one was in 2005. :-(
Oooh, that beach looks nice! I'm sure you'll get there and I'll be here to read about in when you return, lol! Hope 2009 is better for all of us!
Heyyyy Mamba, you just had a baby this year take it easy on yourself. You have an excuse not to be in your "skinny jeans", UNLIKE ME!
So you're ready for a special trip with D....are you two bringing the new addition or going alone to try to make a second???
Happy New Year!!!!! Wishing you prosperity, increased wealth, and good health in 09.
I am definitely going to be more positive in 09. Surround myself with .O.P.P. (Only Positive People)........ You down with OPP........... Yeah you know me........ (Naughty by Nature flashback..... Lol).
Ooohhh BFF I want to go so bad-I'll see how much vacation time I have left cause I am taking a few trips soon--I am going to Monterey in Feb, AZ in March and Key West in May so if I can scounge up some time I am all yours. You know I would love love love to go with you.
I'm going away for a European vacation. It's going to be in between jobs in April, right before the summer rush. I'm saving up for it right now, and plan on seeing EVERYTHING that I've always wanted to see...London, Venice, Monaco, Paris, Sardinia, Athens, Amsterdam, Lucerne...the works. I'm not going to be doing one of those stupid tours, just me and O enjoying the European experience together. It's my first time, and I hope it will live up to expectations.
Besides that, I'm going to be graduating at the end of the year. I plan to take the GRE this year and apply for a PhD program. Everything else is minor compared to that.
Oh yeah, and everyone's favorite resolution...LOSE WEIGHT@!
Is there anyone who ISN'T planning on losing weight? I'm going to lose those last ten pounds this year and then I'm going to look fabulous! And I'm going to get more consistent with my tomahawk and knife throwing - a skill that does occasionally come in handy, particularly if others know you can do this and don't mess with you as a result...
Hey, girl!
Happy New Year! 2008 was a shitfest for just about everybody I know, it seems, myself included. I haven't done New Year's resolutions since about 2004, so without a doubt, I'm with you there. The things I intend to do are work on are my marriage and getting back into taking better care of me, singing, loving, laughing and living A LOT more. I have gotten in my own way more often than not, and it's time I push my fears to the side and go for whatever I want!
I wish you and yours THE VERY BEST 2009!!
Well, I don't make resolutions either. In fact, I consider my birthday as my new year. It's at that time I set new goals and look forward to what I can accomplish during my new year. I review the outgoing year to see where I could have improved and say the hell with the bad. This process works well for me.
2008 was a series of events both good and bad and I embraced them all as they're all key to the woman I am. I ended 2008 on an extremely positive note and 2009 has started with blessings galore. I'm looking forward to seeing what else 2009 will bring me.
I wish I had the extra money or I'd plan to meet you in the islands. I love to travel and like you am not afraid to do it alone if I have to. I hope that your mom and BFF do make it because it would be a great experience for you.
I wish you the very best for 2009 and I pray that your 30s will be absolutely amazing.
Love!
okay I am gonna go against the grain with my plans. I plan to marry the man I have been seeing off and on for ten years. He deserves to have me at this point. I am going to complete the writing of my first novel. I also plan to go to Paris by my damn self in October.
Happy New Year Mistr--err, I mean Sexpot! LOL, Its been awhile, but I'm still checkin for you!
I'm DEFINITELY increasing my earning potential this year......SIGNIFICANTLY.
I'm SO getting back to my college weight.
And as usual, I'm NOT HAVING ANY CHILDREN!
This year I'm definitely going to make sure things go the way I plan them and I'm not going to let some man who doesn't even know where to begin with what he wants, get in my way.
[fuck a playa], im the coach && all of these no good men have been DISMISSED from the team.
Mrs. Nina Kat