Scoops
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Post by Scoops on Dec 31, 2023 16:26:00 GMT -5
Pretty good, my mental health was a thousand times better than 2022 and I'm now doing HVAC which is way more accommodating than Radiography was.
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zrowsdower
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Post by zrowsdower on Dec 31, 2023 16:51:42 GMT -5
I feel like despite continuing to be sober (six years in February if nothing happens) and trying to work on taking more chances like trying D&D for the first time, I feel as though I have struggled so much in trying to be more social and confident. I let my anxiety overwhelm me at times like at work and in doing more things socially. I am not sure I'm looking forward to the new year. Sorry for being negative.
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mo
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Post by mo on Dec 31, 2023 16:52:12 GMT -5
Aside from a minor surgery that caused not so minor damage to my wallet, it wasn’t the worst! The years just mostly seem to blend anymore.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 31, 2023 17:34:12 GMT -5
I feel like despite continuing to be sober (six years in February if nothing happens) and trying to work on taking more chances like trying D&D for the first time, I feel as though I have struggled so much in trying to be more social and confident. I let my anxiety overwhelm me at times like at work and in doing more things socially. I am not sure I'm looking forward to the new year. Sorry for being negative. My desire to start socialising again, especially living in a town of 400 people, is what lead to my no drinking slipping. It’s not easy, but it’s an attainable goal. Not sure what your living situation is like, but if you’re in a city or have friends around there’s a good chance you can find some sober social events. Or some friends to hang out with you and respect your sobriety. Either way, just listen to the New Day. Sobriety, or giving up any vice, is all about the Power of Positivity EDIT: And I’m pretty sure most if not all of us on this board will have your back and support you if you ever need it. At least emotionally, my broke ass can barely financially cover myself haha
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 31, 2023 17:37:52 GMT -5
Aside from a minor surgery that caused not so minor damage to my wallet That’s depressing to read as a Canadian. But also as a Canadian who can’t find a family doctor, grass ain’t always greener and sometimes you get what you pay for
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Dec 31, 2023 18:25:28 GMT -5
For the most part it's been an okay year. My savings are much improved, and my injured knee is on the mend.
Downsides have been having to spend most of the year rehabbing said injured knee, which had been misdiagnosed in 2022, my mental health is kinda screwy – I pretty much only leave the house for work and the time I spend with my son, and the thought of being more sociable than that gives me the cold sweats.
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Perd
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Post by Perd on Dec 31, 2023 20:43:30 GMT -5
I almost died. But other than that, can’t complain.
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Post by Hurbster on Dec 31, 2023 20:48:56 GMT -5
I can walk without a cast on or crutches, which is nice. Just have to realise it will never get better than it is now, but I get by.
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Post by darbus alan on Dec 31, 2023 22:23:27 GMT -5
It was kinda eh, but also a massive improvement over my 2022. Hoping 2024 is another upswing.
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Post by animaniac on Jan 1, 2024 0:09:50 GMT -5
The bad: -Sprained both of my ankles. First time was the left one turning wrong at work and second time the right one missing a step at a local restaurant. The right one ist still not 100% after 4 months. -Had multiple panic attacks, as is usual every year lol. -Lent a decent money of money to a family member who hasn't been able to pay it back due to unforeseen circumstances. The good: -Moved into a nice one bedroom apartment after having to deal with small studios for nearly a decade. -Got a new boss at work (old boss still in the office but was promoted) and he's an amazing person. -Was able to expand my collection of Sports Cards tremendously despite the on and off financial difficulties. What's it like collecting trading cards in this day and age? I was big into them in the 90s like everyone else, but fell out of them around high school. It's in an odd place. There's still deals to be had but the public face of is basically gambling. Breaks became big where you buy spots and hope to hit big cards. Lots of annoying "influencers" hopped on and the most visible ones seem to get the big cards to the point where people wonder if the companies are sending them loaded boxes intentionally
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Urethra Franklin
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Jan 1, 2024 0:10:03 GMT -5
The Good:
- I’m a dad now! My wife and I have a son and he is amazing!
The Bad:
- I broke my foot a couple of months ago and it sucked! First broken bones since I was a kid and it was a complete pain in the ass to have my mobility limited with a baby.
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Post by koreycaskets on Jan 1, 2024 0:29:25 GMT -5
My 2023 was good
Happily stayed single Great new job Visited Las Vegas 3 times, LA once again Dominican Republic once.
My online metal merch store had a great year.
No real complaints
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Post by Natural Born Farmer on Jan 1, 2024 0:38:39 GMT -5
Started off great. First half of the year was the happiest I've been since college.
Then it went to shit personally, and then professionally.
Arrested the decline some towards the end of the year with a new job, new goals, new habits, but there's still big challenges ahead. But, cautiously optimistic for what the future holds, taking life day by day, and hoping to end 2024 in a better spot than I did 2023.
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Schizo
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Post by Schizo on Jan 1, 2024 10:10:12 GMT -5
Very shit
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Dr. T is an alien
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Jan 1, 2024 10:45:36 GMT -5
It was a mixed bag, leaning towards being shit. We’re financially okay right now but I will have to start paying for the new heater/AC I had to have installed. I did pay for new windows for the house. Our health has been manageable, which at our age is still good.
Unfortunately, my wife’s stepfather passed away several months ago. My own father’s health has been in steady decline for years now.
The kicker has been that my stepson learned he was HIV positive very recently. On the plus side, he responded by instantly growing the Smurf up as opposed to crawling into a bottle to die quickly as I worried he would.
Well, on top of all that I seriously think I might need to take my family outside of the country as I’m seeing some really ugly trends emerging that resemble the start of some of the world’s most infamous shitholes.
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The Kevstaaa
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jan 1, 2024 15:14:37 GMT -5
Possibly the best year of my life.
- Got married - Went to Disney World for the first time - Saw Hamilton live - Went to Rupaul's Drag Race Live - Attended my first hockey game & saw the Jets live for the first time - Got a bonus and raise at a job I love
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Jan 1, 2024 15:28:47 GMT -5
Possibly the best year of my life. - Attended my first hockey game & saw the Jets live for the first time Manitoba boy? I know there’s a couple of us here, but I always loose track of who they are
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Post by The Legend of Groose on Jan 1, 2024 17:09:50 GMT -5
First few months were ass but ended up alright in the end. Not as much progression as 2022 but this felt more like a "stay the course" kind of year for me. Less changes and more just keeping on keeping on.
I do want to be more active and do more things this year. I felt like I had way too many days where I didn't accomplish anything or do anything. Want to change that this year.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Jan 1, 2024 17:57:27 GMT -5
How was my 2023? Take it away, Alexa:
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The Kevstaaa
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jan 1, 2024 18:28:54 GMT -5
Possibly the best year of my life. - Attended my first hockey game & saw the Jets live for the first time Manitoba boy? I know there’s a couple of us here, but I always loose track of who they are Wait, I should've been more specific there. I went to see my first hockey game AND also a New York Jets game. It was a minor league hockey game though I do have New York Rangers tickets for February!
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