The economy and political issues weighed heavily on my decision even though I am optimistic that things will improve drastically next year. I sure don't buy into that "the year ended strong" type of thought as an indicator of what is to come because prices are already increasing.
Top it all off with the fact that I had to put my 7 year old cat (Pookey) down yesterday it seems like I am just looking forward to a New Year.
Normally, I think I'm just "another year went by" kind of guy, but I had to say "good" in this case ... The Batavian grew a lot in 2010 and I'm excited about the prospects for 2011. I've got plans ...
I do think the economy is turning (more good news today, new unemployment applications have taken a big drop).
I hope the drop in unemployment applications are not due to seasonal work and/or temporary part-time employment. I also would have to factor in how many people ran out of collecting the maximum unemployment benefits this year and how many will still be on it due to the extension this coming year. I also take into account that quite a few workers still receive a bonus from their employers at this time late in the year and some people anticipate their tax refund coming so they spend more money now.
There have been a lot of bad things that have happened this year to people very close to me, as well as to me personally. It would be very easy to sit here and say bad.
That said, I'm still able to sit here and say anything at all...
Even though there were many loved ones (RIP Tina, Grandma Feinstein & Uncle Glenn) who lost their battles with health, yet I know their pain is gone.
My grandfather fell twice and seemed to be leaving us as well, but yet he lives and is doing well in our fine VA Home.
Business ventures that looked promising in January were lost by June due to needless choices, yet those choices were not mine and I was not the one left with the aftermath.
A house that we wanted and we're so close to having fell through, yet it was a blessing that it did.
Work became a drain, yet I work, yet I learn and yet I grow.
My neck pain grew worse, weight was gained, sleep unfufilled and energy depleted, yet I have the ability to see a doctor, have a sleep study and receive a warm meal.
Many were lost, yet so many were born, with one more on the way (maybe still this year :-).
Yes, this was a bad year, but it was also a beautiful one at that. The pessimist in me wants to weep, but the realist knows I'm too tired, in too much pain, too stressed, too busy and most importantly too blessed to do so.
I still have my job, I still have my health, I can still come here to stir the soup, I got to see a friend I hadn't seen since 1981, nobody in my family died, I don't need Viagra but still have fun with it and my 401K is up almost 14%. Any year like that is a great year indeed.
Doug, call the Dr. if your erection lasts more than four hours on Viagra. I don't take it, but I always say Thank You Jesus when I hit four hours and one second. My wife says it after thirty seconds, then she goes to sleep.
I voted "OK
I voted "OK year"....
Business got SO much better this year, which was GREAT.....BUT......I had to put my 15 year old dog down this year :(
THAT sucked in the biggest way!
That would ... condolences.
That would ... condolences.
"The sun is the same in a
"The sun is the same in a relative way, but you're older, shorter of breath and one day closer to death." In other words, another year gone by
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I voted "bad"... The economy
I voted "bad"...
The economy and political issues weighed heavily on my decision even though I am optimistic that things will improve drastically next year. I sure don't buy into that "the year ended strong" type of thought as an indicator of what is to come because prices are already increasing.
Top it all off with the fact that I had to put my 7 year old cat (Pookey) down yesterday it seems like I am just looking forward to a New Year.
Definitely SUCKS !
Normally, I think I'm just
Normally, I think I'm just "another year went by" kind of guy, but I had to say "good" in this case ... The Batavian grew a lot in 2010 and I'm excited about the prospects for 2011. I've got plans ...
I do think the economy is turning (more good news today, new unemployment applications have taken a big drop).
May it be a good year for all ...
I hope the drop in
I hope the drop in unemployment applications are not due to seasonal work and/or temporary part-time employment. I also would have to factor in how many people ran out of collecting the maximum unemployment benefits this year and how many will still be on it due to the extension this coming year. I also take into account that quite a few workers still receive a bonus from their employers at this time late in the year and some people anticipate their tax refund coming so they spend more money now.
I had The Batavian on the "good" list Howard !
There have been a lot of bad
There have been a lot of bad things that have happened this year to people very close to me, as well as to me personally. It would be very easy to sit here and say bad.
That said, I'm still able to sit here and say anything at all...
Even though there were many loved ones (RIP Tina, Grandma Feinstein & Uncle Glenn) who lost their battles with health, yet I know their pain is gone.
My grandfather fell twice and seemed to be leaving us as well, but yet he lives and is doing well in our fine VA Home.
Business ventures that looked promising in January were lost by June due to needless choices, yet those choices were not mine and I was not the one left with the aftermath.
A house that we wanted and we're so close to having fell through, yet it was a blessing that it did.
Work became a drain, yet I work, yet I learn and yet I grow.
My neck pain grew worse, weight was gained, sleep unfufilled and energy depleted, yet I have the ability to see a doctor, have a sleep study and receive a warm meal.
Many were lost, yet so many were born, with one more on the way (maybe still this year :-).
Yes, this was a bad year, but it was also a beautiful one at that. The pessimist in me wants to weep, but the realist knows I'm too tired, in too much pain, too stressed, too busy and most importantly too blessed to do so.
So it must've been a good year after all. :-)
Here's to another in 2011!
I could say bad. But, it
I could say bad. But, it really wasn't. It was more of a learning experience.
The worst year of my life
The worst year of my life still had a lot of good mixed in. I often complain, but I really shouldn't.
I still have my job, I still
I still have my job, I still have my health, I can still come here to stir the soup, I got to see a friend I hadn't seen since 1981, nobody in my family died, I don't need Viagra but still have fun with it and my 401K is up almost 14%. Any year like that is a great year indeed.
Happy 1/1/11 Everyone!
Doug, call the Dr. if your
Doug, call the Dr. if your erection lasts more than four hours on Viagra. I don't take it, but I always say Thank You Jesus when I hit four hours and one second. My wife says it after thirty seconds, then she goes to sleep.
Happy 1/2/11 too.