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Perun

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So, once again it is time to draw the line. The end of a year is always a good point to step back, look at where you are, where you are going and where you have come from. Sure, it's just a random point in time someone once determined, but it works to ask yourself: "Where was I a year ago? Where will I be one year from now?"

Myself, I've had a very rough year, especially in the last third, and a number of people I told about it said they admired me for my fortitude and stamina. When I was in the middle of things, I kept telling myself that the only thing to do is carry on the hope that things will get better and wait for the light at the end of the tunnel to appear. The truth is that I didn't even notice myself how well I was actually doing. As I said elsewhere, I impressed some people enough for them to offer me a good job for a few months next year. I would call it a small miracle if I believed in that sort of thing, but looking back, it was just the exact right point to hear the news that I would be reaping what I had sown surprisingly early.

Anyway, it seems like I have a very good year coming up, with lots of positive change in every way. If things go the way I want them to, I will finally be graduating my BA in late winter/early spring, use the next months to earn money and tie up some loose ends, and after a terrific headbanging Maiden summer with a great bunch of you guys, I will be moving to Scotland to continue my studies there.

In that sense, I wish you all a Guten Rutsch, as they say in Germany - get well into the next year!
 
I'm at work, so I  won't post long here-- but I'll be back later.

As for reflection, this time last year I was 30 days into a 7 month unemployment.  I was having a hard time getting the 'go ahead' on the certifications that I wanted/needed to start a new career, and pretty freaked out at having an unknown destiny ahead of me.  OH, and I had just come home to frozen/broken water pipes that I had to fix.

As luck would have it, I got the best job a guy could want, my kids are all healthy and doing well, my personal and work lives are both doing great, and I fixed my water pipes.  Honestly, for the first time in many years, everything is looking up at the same time and I'm pretty happy with it all. 
 
This day last year my dad was lying in a bed, dying from cancer. A nightmare come true. I've had a very rough year. Lots, LOTS of turmoil. I'm hanging tough, anyway. 2011 might be a new start. It doesn't really promise anything new right now, but who knows? I'm neither an optimist nor a pessimist, I'm just a realist. I need to go back to school (and money is going to be a bitch, I'm sure) because I think I'm worth more than a few temporary jobs now and then (which I'm not ashamed of working, to be fair, but I think I've passed up far too many good chances)

A good, serene, productive year for you all and UP THE IRONS!
 
Hmm, Where was I a year ago? Not in jail. Where was I this year? Arrested. Where will I be next year? Jail... Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is just another train...

The positives? I could care less anymore, I'll survive. I won't drop the soap and I'm sure life will be fine after that... Happy New Year folks! Off to DJ a party.
 
This time last year I was in pretty much the same situation as I am now. Not a lot has changed, oddly enough. Still, I feel pretty much more optimistic about 2011 - which is not to say I felt pessimistic about 2010, I just was pretty much plodding along really.

So what can I hope for 2011? I'm not looking to change my job but looking to get further on with it (and perhaps a decent pay-rise to really warrant what I am worth there). On a personal level, well I'm in a fairly good place right now so pretty much the same as on that point.

@Onhell: as Perun said - WTF?
 
I'll say it once more.  WTF?

As for my year, probably the best year of my life really.  Getting out of the military (compulsory service) and into university were both some of the happiest events of my life so far, and I also managed to get a decent job and see a lot of my favourite bands live.  It's sort of hard writing this, though, seeing how bad some others had it this year; but then my 2009 was a lot worse, so it seems I'm getting something back.
 
I won't ask WTF, for the sake of variety.

Well, I finished school in '10, got 2 jobs and stayed home for a really long time.
Mostly dead year really.
In a year, I hope I'll have a good job in the army after I (hopefully) pass the programing course.
 
Wow, thanks for the concern guys, I didn't think it would be that big of a shock, I think I mentioned it in another thread. Anyway, back in June I got arrested for DUI (driving under the influence). I blew a .092... FML. I was stopped for a wide right turn at 2AM and the officer smelt the alcohol on my breath. My trial is in 19 days, but I doubt I'll beat it, so my sentence basically is 10 days in jail, 1500 dollar fine, 2 years unsupervised probation with a breathalizer in my car which I have to pay 80 bucks a month for. That is the official punishment if found guilty by a jury of my supposed peers. The unofficial punishment... I was fired from my full-time job in June and NOBODY has wanted to hire me since. The other social service agencies have told me to let them know the out come because if found guilty they can't hire me for THREE YEARS... I HATE Arizona....
 
I wondered if it was the DUI that you were talking about.  Wow, that is a drag.  The thing that stinks is that I know people that spend a ton of cash on an atty to get the charges dropped/reduced/sealed.  I hope that everything comes out ok for you.
 
Thanks Wasted.


Anyway, apologies for dragging this thread down. I actually had a lot of fun at the party I DJed and wish everybody a great 2011. Things in life happen and we can't really say if they were "good" or "bad" until much later. I thought the recent hardship in my life, (much like Perun's) was a sign of bad luck or the universe working against me. Now I see it as a way to take advantage of different opportunities like finally going to graduate school and get my Masters, moving or both.

So Happy New Year!
 
A great new year to everybody once again.

Onhell, I wish you tons of luck, with your job, your masters, and with your next place to be, if you decide to move.

My NY'D parties were OK, rather uneventful but all things considered they were pleasant. It's weird when you don't drink alcohol and a lot of people around you are totally drunk LOL. Had fun with firecrackers and some heavier stuff, like a 13 yrs old again. Yeah!
 
Onhell said:
Wow, thanks for the concern guys, I didn't think it would be that big of a shock, I think I mentioned it in another thread. Anyway, back in June I got arrested for DUI (driving under the influence). I blew a .092... FML. I was stopped for a wide right turn at 2AM and the officer smelt the alcohol on my breath. My trial is in 19 days, but I doubt I'll beat it, so my sentence basically is 10 days in jail, 1500 dollar fine, 2 years unsupervised probation with a breathalizer in my car which I have to pay 80 bucks a month for. That is the official punishment if found guilty by a jury of my supposed peers. The unofficial punishment... I was fired from my full-time job in June and NOBODY has wanted to hire me since. The other social service agencies have told me to let them know the out come because if found guilty they can't hire me for THREE YEARS... I HATE Arizona....
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Onhell, I'm here to tell you I found myself in a very similar position 25 years ago. Things never really end up being as bad as we think they are going to be. I truly believe that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, and in situations like this your positive attitude will serve you well. What we all have to remember when everything is hitting the fan is this... shit wipes off. Good luck to you mate.
 
Best of luck Onhell, I hope it works out.

My 2011 is not off to a great start, had minor surgery 4 days ago, still recovering.  Nothing too bad, but have spent the last 4 days in a pain killer-ish haze.  Hopefully in a few more days I'll start getting back to normal.

2010 ended up well, had a flight from San Fran to Dallas, but fog jacked up my flight, so I was routed through LA, where I got an upgrade from LA to Dallas and ended up sitting in front of Brooke Shields who looked pretty damn good.
 
I'm working weeeeeeee!

But I've had enough time to listen today to my Dio playlist and I'm giving TFF a spin for the first time in a month, so that's just not too bad. It's the simple things in life, man. The simple things.
 
This may sound negative (though the people who have ignored me or the ones who can't stand me might see it as something positive, or don't give a damn) but I hope I can manage to be less on this forum than in previous years.

As some of you may know, I have been spending a lot of time here and I guess I am a little addicted. Only LC (a mod) has spent more time on this forum.

Most Time Online

LooseCannon - 94d 3h 50m
Forostar - 88d 6h 2m
Wasted CLV - 81d 2h 23m
Albie - 63d 1h 46m
Perun - 60d 17h 15m
SinisterMinisterX - 50d 2h 52m
Shadow - 46d 14h 40m
______no5 - 41d 9h 46m
Raven - 40d 2h 16m
Eddies Wingman - 38d 10h 13m

It's getting a bit ridiculous. Despite my wide range of interests, I should realize that I am having less and less time for it, and to be honest: I don't enjoy the discussions as much as in the past, so that might help.

On the other hand, I do like a lot of the music related stuff, so I'll try to focus on that especially.
I am still doing some Survivors, but when those are done, it'll probably be the resurrected song topics and a few others.

Actually, this is not the first time I have tried this. Some years ago, I recall that I planned to do the same.
Like most addicts, I failed, and now I'll give it another try.

Goodluck Onhell, I think that esp. your unofficial punishment is very unfair and I hope you stay optimistic despite the circumstances.

Perun, I am interested in your choice of Scotland. Nice "move"!
I have traveled there in August 1999. Hope all will be well.

All others: of course I wish you all the best for 2011 as well! Up the Irons!  :ok:
 
Good luck on trying to fight of this "addiction" Foro. I for one will miss you. I myself don't post as often as I used to (hence the decline in dead threads :P). See ya when I see ya.
 
Foro, I don't really think being on a forum alot counts as an addiction. I mean, it's not that harmful now is it? I'm on the interent alot when I have nothing better to do, that's how I know to put some more time into my hobbies.


But if really you feel that way, go ahead, best of luck to you.
 
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