What will you remember 2005 most for?

[Ori]

For me, it was being told by my doctor that I was depressed and had SAD.
I pretty much knew I had problems, but it was good to clarify just what those problems were.

 

[James the Persian]

For me it will, obviously, be the birth of my daughter. Nothing else could possibly top that.

James

 

[jeffrey]

For me, the highlight was buying a house. The low point was finding out I was a diabetic.

 

[Mike182]

my height was officially changing my religion to include paganism, its made me a more confident person in almost every aspect of my life

my low? at the start of the year, a good relationship i was in ended ........ but being single is much better anyway :woohoo:

 

[Green Gaia]

Katrina.... and moving to Virginia.

 

[jewscout]

the scenes from the withdrawl from Gaza

 

[Melody]

For me it will, obviously, be the birth of my daughter. Nothing else could possibly top that.

James

Congratulations, James! Enjoy her. My youngest is 13 and it seems like only yesterday I was cuddling him in the rocker. Now when he sits on my lap, I go "oof".

 

[Melody]

Katrina.... and moving to Virginia.

Amy,
I didn't realize you lived in the affected areas. Sorry to hear that. Are you planning on moving back or is this a permanent change?

 

[Melody]

• My oldest getting engaged
• My middle child joining the army
• My youngest writing a school paper on his hero....me

 

[Green Gaia]

Amy,
I didn't realize you lived in the affected areas. Sorry to hear that. Are you planning on moving back or is this a permanent change?

No, I wasn't in the area, sorry to give that impression (I'm not being very clear this morning, lol). I lived in Kentucky up until this summer and then moved to the VA. Watching the destruction and aftermath of Katrina (which continues) did impact me, but not directly. I hope I never forget it because it reminded me of some important lessons.

 

[michel]

All posters but two posted about personal events that were the highlights; I was feeling guilty, because I was going in with a personal one too; I guess I feel beter now!

My highlights were the strides my son James has made during the year, and I guess his brother's as well.........it's great to see your kids getting their act together.......

 

[dawny0826]

I think this was the first year that I completely surrendered myself, spiritually and it's changed everything.

2005 was also a precious year with my family...watching my youngest go through her first full year of life...watching my four year old, officially graduate from "baby girl" to "little diva" (flick a tear). And my husband...how I adore that man...for loving me through the highs and lows of 2005...there were many of both...

 

[Scuba Pete]

Lymes desease.

'nuff said!

 

[ChrisP]

High point : Leaving myself behind.

Low Points : Watching my friends struggle with their addictions that I once shared. I send you my love and strength guys.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

High point - Xfest '05. After much thought, I have determined it to the best concert I've been to. I even somehow got a migrane, it hurt like hell to jump and head bang and look at the stage with all the flashing lights, but it was still enjoyable, even though I almost puked on the way home.

Low point - 5 friends all moving out of state. One of them moved with his at the time feance, and he is as miserable as can be. The other four moved when thier parents moved, three of them are doing ok, but one of them has had his life completly turned around, for the good. He found someone he really loves, gave up all drugs except for weed for her, only smokes a half pack a day instead of two a day, and has a job making 15 an hour. He even plans on getting married after his kid, my second god-kid, is born.

 

[YmirGF]

Hmmm. I see that it pays to read the first post.

High: Visiting with mom and dad after Christmas and over New years

Low: Visiting with mom and dad after Christmas and over New years. Dear old dad doesn't have much longer to go. (I give him 3 months at his current rate of decline.)

In global terms:

High: This will sound odd, but the most inspiring thing I saw all year was the stage production of Riverdance. Simply astonishing. It certainly rekindled my faith in my fellow man. I remember thinking during the performance, "IF only we fought our wars like this, with warring countries sending their greatest dancers to defend their honor. May the best dancers win."

Lows: Katrina and Islamic Evangelists (sorry... suicide bombers).