Could this year just END already?!!
 

This year has been nothing but hell for me and mine.

- My husband's great-aunt died
- I got laid off
- My husband's company cancelled raises
- A 200-year-old oak tree took out a good chunk of my parents' house and nearly killed them, my husband, and me

And just this morning, on my way to work, I lost control of my car and am now looking at a $3600+ repair bill. (Thankfully, I am unhurt, and well insured!)

At midnight next Tuesday, I will be saying, not "Happy New Year", but "Thank God it's over!"

I know there are people out there who have had a much rougher year than I've had, but still... ugh. :(

Hope you all had a better 2002 than I did, and here's to a better 2003 :)

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I'll second that. Sounds like you had a major kick in the @$$. Here's to some *good* karma coming your way.

Adrienne
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NO DON"T LET IT END! when it ends then i have to start my last semester of college and i have to graduate and get a real job. I am not READY FOR IT TO BE 2003 yet. can't time go slower... although this year was pretty crappy.

2002 did rather suck..

- my fiance and i ended a long term thing, i was too young ot be in it anyway, but it hurt.
- my doggie died
- one of my best friends moved in with her old man boyfriend (12 years older than her), lost her job, car, and family for this. i hardly ever talk to her.

BLAH to 2002... here comes 2003.. let it be a good one!!!!

I'm sorry that you have had such bad years. :( I hope that 2003 is much better for you. :)

On the O/C thread someone metioned an "even and odd" compulsion. Well, I'm an "odd" person!!!:D

Yep, I'm lookng forward to 2003, but it will bring so many changes at home with my son leaving the nest and being a "couple" again. I wonder if I am ready, REALLY ready to be without my last "baby". It kind of scares me.

Yep, I can relate.

*My father passed away
*My boyfriend and I broke up
*Didn't get three jobs I applied for
*Lost my apartment and have to move


2001 was a kick ass year for me, 2003 WILL BE MY YEAR!!!!!!!!!

My plans:
*Getting laid
*Getting a kick ass new place to live
*Meeting a fabulicious new man
*Lots o' traveling (Aruba, NYC, Jamaica, FL, Las Vegas, and HOPEFULLY London)
*Getting laid (Yeah, I said it twice, IT'S A BIG GOAL!)
*Getting a new job
*Finishing my book and getting published

2002
 

*My chapter recieved charter after 3 years
* No problems personally, at home, at school
* Paid off my car


No problems here with 2002 but 2003 will be VERY interesting. Get to graduate and apply to graduate programs (FUN!)

2002 Must End!!!
 

Yeah 2002 two has been a pretty shitty year for me too, and most of it in the last coupler of months.

-dropped out of school because of personal and finacial reasons
-extremely in debt
-had to move back in with my parents
-can't find a job

Hopefully 2003 will be better

2002-Gooooodddd bye!!!!!!!!
 

I agree w/ everyone else 2002 sucked!!!! I decided at the beginning of the year that I didn't want to live anymore....on the other hand I didn't want to die....so I guess that equaled "just being here and taking up space". A year of my life wasted. Nothing accomplished. Maybe just maybe in 2003 i'll get the courage to start living again and have the strength to get back up if I "fall"...even flat on my face.

Ups and Downs
 

I had a relatively good year this year!

* started a new graduate program
* started the alum initiation process :cool:
* lost 75 lbs (with still some to go)
* got four As my first term in grad school
* got a job
* became a legal Canadian resident

But even with all the good stuff, I'm ready for 2003 to start! Hopefully I'll become a member of a sorority in 2003, and I hope to finish grad school, enter the workforce, buy a condo, and a new car next year!

That's so sweet!

JAM,

Ya know, our youngest started college out of state this year, and, while we miss him, it hasn't been so bad. He's very happy and doing well, we think.

It helps that the two girls and grand baby (husbands, too, obviously) all live reasonably close by.

We celebrated the "empty nest" by moving to a new one -- which is great!

Now, I just hope the economy improves so my jobs won't keep being eliminated (happened this last year for a second time) and we can pay for it!

Happy New Year!

Delt Alum-I hear you! Our business is really sensitive to the economy and it slowed down the last 6 mo. It was WILD the last month though, and I DREAD Monday knowing how much paperwork I have on my desk!

2003 means...eventually-
Less laundry, cooking, late night phone calls
More private time, books to read, places to go (Since I won't have to worry about an assault on the house for a "party".)
NO MORE Homecoming antics (TP the house)

I will look on the bright side!

As I posted in the AGD board, a co-worker's hubby died Sat. He was supposed to retire Dec. 31st. The entire family seemed to have one crisis after another for the past 2-3 years and Scottie kept saying that she was ready for this year to end. (There is an old country and western song about "waiting until December to end" or something like that"). Unfortunately, it didn't end the way she wanted.

She has 2 "kids" who are in their early 20's but very heavily "momma's kids" so this will be a sad, but very sudden kick in the whatever to grow up. She has barely any sick/annual leave left so perhaps we can donate some.

I know that my job isn't perfect, but I am thankful to have one. My hubby's computer company is kinda shaky, but should survive. I love my "new car" (will be 1 year old in January but 36k already, lol.)

I am thankful for renewing my commitment to Alpha Gamma Delta...I wish every AGD would as each Greek member should do!

So, when I look horrible 1995 when my parents died within a month of each other, since then, I can only think that things will get better...so far they have....


Best of luck and love to everyone! We all need and deserve it!


Updated: Good/Bad news..turns out that it wasn't 1 co-worker's hubby, it was another's husband. He had been depressed due to health problems and committed suicide after being arrested for DUI.

Thanks Lynn,

The same to you. The grandparents who raised me and my mom have all passed on. I'm glad my dad is still hanging in -- although aging more rapidly.

It can be tough being a grown-up, can't it?

Your attitude about things getting better is wonderful.

JAM, our youngest, the college freshman, just got his first semester grades -- 4.0.

That's a good way to end this year -- or start the next one, however you want to look at it.

Happy New Year to you all.

JAM, our youngest, the college freshman, just got his first semester grades -- 4.0. WOW!!! WELL DONE!
I won't even COMMENT on GRADES!!!:eek:

Hubby had a LIST of people we know who have JUST been diagnosed with horrible things. My sister called with another list...
Though I am happy with where I am in life (for the most part) it really does stink when you start recognizing certain "passages".

AGDLynn , I THINK the song is "If We Make it Through December". For us, it's a FULL month of "anniversaries"...
At this stage, many, MANY are sad.:(

WEll I hope that all of you have a wonderful 2003. It is so sad to hear that so many of you have lost your parents. That is one of my greatest fears.
2002 wasn't too bad of a year, much better than 2001. I just think that I the older I get the wiser I am, and then I thank God each year that I am never going to be in junior high again. At least I get a littler cooler as the years go on(ha ha), I think that is because I stop trying to be someone else. So I can't wait for 2003!

Yeah, as you all know, my 2002 rather sucked! I left my family, friends and school to live with a man that lied to me. Got my heart broken over and over by him. Got unengaged. Had to deal with more hurt. Had to deal with him trying to ruin my credit. Jeez....does the year get any better?
Actually, on the 28th (the day I was SUPPOSED to get married) I threw a huge kegger at my parent's house and had so many old friends from high school show up. It was a relief to see people and be able to move on!

2003 will hopefully bring:
More happiness
Successful career
Graduation from College
A new car
Hopefully a man

2002 was a mixed year for me. It was scary and fun and sad to graduate from college.

The summer was very hard, 2 of my former teachers lost children, and I was very sad from that. Then, there was the serial killer madness that was innundating the news. Plus, I was very scared/worried about starting law school. I was worried for my boy who had no job. I was scared that we'd grow apart, after 5 years in the relationship.

This first semester of law school was rocky. I'm happy to be living at home full-time now. Boyfriend got a good, well-paying job that's close to my house, which is nice. We see each other a lot and are planning on getting engaged soon. That put a happy spin on the fall.

I was very happy to finish my finals and have a break. The day after they ended, my mom's best friend died unexpectedly. She had been battling cancer, but was basically mismanaged by her doctors and she got some bad somethingoranother that killed her nearly overnight. On Monday of the week she died, she was doing yard work, feeling fine. On Friday night she went into the hospital and she died on Saturday. She still has 2 sons at home, ages 13 and 17. A very sad end to the year.

Here's to a happy 2003 for everyone!

I hope that everyone has a safe, healthy, prosperous, and happy 2003!