Lindsey: Why--why did you... Lorne: One last job. You're not part of the solution, Lindsey. You never will be. Lindsey: You kill me? A flunky?! I'm not just...Angel...kills me. You...Angel... Lorne: Good night, folks.

'Not Fade Away'


Goodbye and Good Riddance 2004: Well, I Wasn't Expecting That.  

Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2004? Don't think we've forgotten about you.


Gus - Dec 31, 2004 8:02:09 pm PST #687 of 962
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.

See?!

Lee, I missed your post because of ... wait. You are just jacking me up, on account of the Kat thing.

Evil Lee. Lee is starting 2005 EVIL, Gawd help us all.


Lee - Dec 31, 2004 8:03:55 pm PST #688 of 962
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

A little, yeah, but also, it was true. Lee "Goodbye and Good Riddance 2004: Well, I Wasn't Expecting That." Dec 31, 2004 8:53:59 pm PST

eta: wait, does this mean I am no longer the nice one? Maybe I take it back.


Lysana - Dec 31, 2004 8:04:39 pm PST #689 of 962
Hellbound Equal-Opportunity Nookie Hog

2004 was a year where most of my gains were in the mental, emotional and spiritual realms instead of financial. But I at least held my own on that last one.

My DH remains unemployed, but he came so close this past week I have hope he'll be hired by someone sooner than later in 2005. As for me, I have the same job, got a small raise, and have been getting more responsibilities given to me.

I feel a bit saner now than last year, which in a sense is saying something. I've been learning more about what makes me tick and where I need to do some work.

I've been getting real support and reinforcement in my pagan path from expected and unexpected avenues. More than ever, I know I'm where I need to be on that level. It's hard work, but it matters.

Romantically, I remain the resident nookie hog. I still have the DH and two of the three sweeties I had when I posted this time last year. One of the three faded back to friends-only status back in January, but someone else stepped up to take her place with both the DH and myself back in July.

My apartment isn't as stuff-free as it should be, but it has less stuff in it than it did this time last year. There have been too many years I couldn't say that.

My bankruptcy was finalized back in January. Sadly, I didn't list one thing I should have on it, but I'm working on getting that one under control. At least I can afford to do something with it.

And while I don't participate much, I've always been glad you folks are here.


§ ita § - Dec 31, 2004 8:08:21 pm PST #690 of 962
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Maybe I take it back.

::preens in anticipation::


Gus - Dec 31, 2004 8:09:43 pm PST #691 of 962
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.

Thanks for the back-link, I really did miss it, among my other thread posting and natural confusion...

I feel like I was drifting too much, in a lot of different ways, and I guess the closest I am going to come to a resolution this year is to pay more attention and focus more, even on the little stuff.

This is the thing. Bearing down on the present moment. I also wish I was able to do more of it.


Lee - Dec 31, 2004 8:10:10 pm PST #692 of 962
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

2005: the year where ita was the nice one.


Kate P. - Dec 31, 2004 8:10:40 pm PST #693 of 962
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

My son got married to a wonderful girl and now lives in a wonderful place.

Yeah, except now he can't get married to ME. Hmph.

Happy New Year, Buffistas! We had a fun little shindig in our apartment--several friends, lots of good food and drinks, and we played board games and watched Saved and looked up at the clock at 12:30 and said, oh, hey, 2005. Now to switch the calendar in the kitchen, and hopefully make a dent in the dishes before I go to bed. Much love to you all!


SailAweigh - Dec 31, 2004 8:11:49 pm PST #694 of 962
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Ooooh, that reminds me.

t Digs out new Spike calendar.

Ready for anything, now.


Kat - Dec 31, 2004 8:14:03 pm PST #695 of 962
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

2005: the year where ita was the nice one.

oh. then it should be

2005: the Year of Fantasy


§ ita § - Dec 31, 2004 8:14:25 pm PST #696 of 962
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

What do I want from 2005, other than claiming my rightful crown of nice? Of the things that may be under my control -- I want to be a better teacher of the krav. I enjoy it, but I want to be able to be to them the way my teachers (still) are to me. Maybe 2005 is rushing things for that.

I want to stay uninjured, and maybe even healthy. I want to take krav places I haven't before.

I want to be fair to my friends, to earn their friendships all over again, and keep deserving what I get from them. I want to not kill my family.

As for work -- I want to pay attention, stay honest, and not be scared of the things I'm not so good out.

I trimmed my work inbox down to seven messages before I left today. I want to keep a handle, and keep organised.

And I want to be taken by delightful surprise, in every facet of my life.

Delightful -- you hear me?