Happy or sad that 2009 is soon over?

[honugirl]

Honestly, I'm not sure. 2009 really sucked. I made it through brain surgery only to find out that it didn't work like it was supposed to so now I'm waiting for the next big surgery which will be at the start of next year and I'm so fearful that it won't work either. So while I guess I'm cautiously optimistic that it might be a good year, I really can't take the heart break if it's not... I had my heart set on being back to doing the things I love and it was so hard when I wasn't.

Not to mention the Olympics are next year, which outwardly, I'm trying to be excited to go to, but on the inside I'm dying because this was supposed to be my Olympics. These were the ones that I was aiming to be refereeing at until I got sick, so it will be a very bittersweet February.

 

[Docwoods]

Very happy to kiss this year goodbye.Middle sister tried to committ suicide twice.Got through that,finally things are looking up for her,so I hear.The last time I saw her she said I was a lousy sister and wouldn't help her.She's full of it.I don't want to see or hear from her for a good long while.I really do wish her well though.

 

[wdwgirl03]

I don't know why but I always get a little sad at the end of the year. Not that anything especially bad happened...it's just sad if that makes any sense at all.

 

[Planogirl]

I was glad to see 2008 end and now I'm even happier to see 2009 go away. My job has gone down the tubes and too many people have passed away or had various problems. I HOPE that 2010 is a great year.

 

[luvsJack]

I am determined to make 2010 a better year for us (not in any way saying that any of you could have controlled last year or some of the things that happened to you or your family).

2009 was horrible for us financially and although, it already looks like 2010 will be better, I have no guarantee that it will be. So, I am taking huge steps for us to cut all costs, expenses, bills and any thing else that can be cut and doing whatever is necessary to increase our income. "God willing and the creek don't rise", we will be in a better place financially on this day next year!

 

[Micca]

There were some good moments this year, but some pretty awful ones too. I say bring on the 10's! to Freyja from a fellow long-time Diser.

 

[DMickey28]

2009 was HUGE year for us but I am really looking forward to 2010. In 2009, DH landed in the ICU with Myocarditis at the age of 33 for two days, we moved back up to MA from S. Florida. DS and I lived with my parents for 5.5 months while my DH commuted up to Boston during the weeks and was only around on the weekends. We bought our first house. DH found a new job and quite the life-sucking job he was at for 3.5 years.

2010 will bring a new baby and a whole new page in our life to start. It brings our first full year in our new house where we can grow as a family. It brings a new job for DH that has great potential and a salary that we can not only live on but also put a little money away at the end of the month with proper budgeting. I am very excited to start 'the rest of our lives' in 2010.

 

[autumnpalm]

I am really looking forward to 2010.

I am working toward finishing my degree, I have awesome friends, a supportive boyfriend, hoping to work at Disney in the CP over the summer, my faith has been incredibly strengthened and I am feeling optimistic about the future.

2009 has had some difficult moments, but I know I wouldn't be heading into 2010 as I am without all the challenges of this past year.

 

[ckret01]

First I was to say that my heart goes out to everyone that lost someone

I am looking forward to 2009 to be over and for 2010 to begin.

 

[C.Ann]

Well - I wasn't thrilled to turn 60 in 2009 (eeeeek ), but other than that, I've had years that were much, much worse.. There were some highs and lows - hit a few bumps along the road - but overall I can't honestly say I was counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until it was over.. It really wasn't a terribly "bad" year for me personally.. I learned a lot and experienced a lot - things that I think will make a big difference in how 2010 goes for me..

Acutally 2009 was one of my "better" years - because for the first time in 58 years I was able to stay up at the lake beyond Thanksgiving!!! That was very, very exciting for me - although I don't expect others to understand the importance that it holds for me..

Now my goal for 2010 (in my "fantasy" world - LOL) is to get back up to the lake before the end of March - and stay until next December 1st.. That would be a dream come true for me..

Guess I'll just have to wait and see what "Old Man Winter" and "Mother Nature" has in store for us here..

 

[FireDancer]

2009 was neither the best nor worst year for me. Love life wise it was a disaster and while I am still employed and love my job it was a tough year. I will be taking a pay hit at least the first 6 months of next year and while it will be tough I am happy to have a job I like.

To be honest as much as 2009 wasn't great in a lot of ways I am always sad so see another year go. There are always good things that happen and as I get older and life moves faster I have found that wishing time away is just not productive. Instead of the I can't wait for spring mentality I started finding ways to enjoy winter knowing that spring will get here but I don't want to wish for it to get here any faster.

I hope everyone who had a bad 2009 has a better 2010 and those who had a good 2009 have a repeat. Just remember that even the worst year is a passage of time and before we know it we will be sitting in our deathbeds wondering where our lives went. As Dave Matthews says "I can't believe we would lie in our graves wondering if we have spent our living days well".

 

[Snowysmom]

Hopefully 2010 will be a better year. I was happy to see 2008 go as I lost my father near the end of 2008. I am not real sad to see 2009 go. I spent alot of 2009 taking care of the financial and house business that lingered after my father passed away. That was very stressful. We also had alot of house and car expenses that really wrecked the budget. I have been having anxiety and sleep issues this year too. To look on the bright side, DH and I still have our jobs and the kids are doing well in school. I am hoping 2010 will be better, my anxiety will lessen, and we can get back on track financially. I wish everyone a great 2010!