Your Year

[Daft]

At the beginning of the year I decided to set myself some targets. I wasn't very happy with how things were going generally so I made the decision to change my university course and I set out looking for a job.

 

What happened? I decided on a course that I now love and allows me to do one of my favourite things, write about society and culture and generally dis humanity in general. And I've had a fantastic job at Square Enix for the past 11 months where I've made some great friends.

 

My aims for next year?

 

Write some fantastic essays and do well in my exams.

 

Go somewhere in the Summer whether that means I decide to take my place on the Mongol Rally or drive across America for a couple months is still flexible.

 

Finish the first draft of my book.

 

I want to rip up the first draft of my book and start again.

 

This one is shear luck , find a friend that I have common ground with. (Hard one that one)

 

This one is a tricky one, I want to get something in Adbusters.

 

One last one, I want to test FFXIII.

 

What about everyone else? How has your year turned out? What do you want to do with next year?

[Raining_again]

My year (and probably the last few years) have been pretty pish tbh. Battling with my medical problem, and taking lots of risky medications.

 

I won't get my hopes up for 2009 or i'll just be gutted.

 

/emo

 

[dazzybee]

My year was SUPPOSED to be: exercise more, read more, watch more films, finally do a uk tour of my play 4 years in waiting Laminated, make a short film, stop doing workshops, stop working so hard

 

Well, I had a very successful year actually, I did my play, which I was very happy with, made a short film, which I'm ecstatic with, I did LESS workshops, but still too many and I still worked way too much!

 

Next year my plan is to do more exercise! Read more! Make another short film (just been confirmed with Film Council that I have the funding - wahoooo!) go into development on my feature. Buy a house (pretty much confirmed), buy a warehouse for my future production studio, do NO workshops! Work less! Be healthier and happier......

 

.....oh, and to not cry too much when I turn 30

[Paj!]

Year's been pretty fun in general. Exams went OK, and I've seen some of my favourite artists/bands live.

 

I wish I was more organised and less procrastinatory, but I don't think I can change that, tbh.

 

I want to lose weight next year. Not overly concerned about exercising, but that's probably part and parcel with it.

 

I want to work more. Well, I don't. But I know I have to...or my eventual grades will suffer.

[nightwolf]

My year was to:

 

- pass my driving test

- get a car

- get into uni

- find a nice guy

 

I managed to do all four! Well sort of, I mean the last one went abit weird. But it's ok I made a friend out of it instead.

 

Next year is abit different.

 

- finish year 1 of uni with a 2:1 or first.

- move into my new house

- find a nice guy

 

The last one I'm not so sure, I mean right now it's the last thing I want to be doing, but hey!

 

- go download 2009

- see rise against again

 

It's nothing life changing to be honest. This year was abit crap bar the four I mentioned and didn't go quite as I planned it!

[Ganepark32]

My year has been very strange. Not how I imagined it'd turn out but then I was supressing my true feelings about what I wanted to do until the summer when I finally got the balls to make a change. And I'm happy I did. I'm at Uni studying a subject that thousands around the UK will be studying so I know my job prospects are small like everyone elses but it's not the psychology I've enjoyed most. It's being able to sit down with a book/poem/play and doing the critical writing on it. I missed doing that so much and I'm really glad I'm doing it now, with the possibility I may change that to my main degree.

 

I've disappointed myself a bit though this year. I've done little in the way of exercise, however this is being remedied by the fact that I no longer take buses to or from the train station, and after the summer in which I was doing long runs it's pretty bad. I'm also pretty disappointed at my social life. Since starting Uni, I've done very little to make friends. I don't mind overly about not knowing people or having people to talk to because I enjoy the quiet contemplation. I do though wish there were people to talk to but I get so damn nervous and shy infront of new people for some reason. I was never like it at school or college so I don't know why I'm like it at Uni.

 

So, 2009. I'm not gonna set myself aims. I've done it a few times and I've never lived up to them. So what I will do is say that I'mm going to continue with what I'm doing at the moment; living life and enjoying it, doing well in Uni and enjoying it, and not getting hung up on what has gone and what is to come. I'll try to make more of an effort with the exercise thing and with the socialising thing because these have been and are very important to me. I've always said around the new year that I'll watch what I eat from now on in the new year but don't do it. 2009 I'm hoping will be different because I really do want to improve my eating habits, which aren't overly bad but could be improved. I've managed to cut out fizzy drinks entirely from my diet this year and so I'll move to get rid of sweets and as much fatty foods as possible. I will continue to explore my musical spectrum and broaden my tastes even more, likewise with the movies. And lastly, I intend to move out of my parents house. Don't quite know how I'll finance it but I'll think of something.

 

@ Nightwolf - Go to Download 2009, eh? That's something I'm looking at doing. Was so annoyed that I couldn't afford to go this year and so I missed out on some really great bands (and the chance to meet Tarja Turunen at the signing tent).

[Dante]

I know I dont write much on these fourms but my year has been awful one.

My father died in May from liver falier.

I dont eat much anymore and lost intertest in things but I did get to meet Jay7,Shorty,Nami,Rainning_Again, Warandchaos, Harribo, Sheikah, Cube,Mr_Odwin,MoogleViper,Dan Dare,DarkSnowman,Harribo,EvilMurray & Jay7's friend.

[Raining_again]

I know I dont write much on these fourms but my year has been awful one.

My father died in May from liver falier.

I dont eat much anymore and lost intertest in things but I did get to meet Jay7,Rainning_Again, Warandchaos, Harribo, Sheikah, Cube,Shorty,Nami,Mr_Odwin,MoogleViper,Dan Dare,DarkSnowman,Habbio,EvilMurray & Jay7's friend.

 

High five!

 

Forum meet was one of my 2008 highlights too ^___^

 

pst don't forget nami!

[Jon]

My year was shit until I re-discovered Pokemon again last week. My life is now complete.

[Charlie]

Well... This year, I probably had the most enjoyable first few days of the year I've ever had, going to London with who was then my best friend and the girl of my dreams. Fantastic few days. Then it went downhill, we went our separate ways (read: she went her separate way) and we don't really talk anymore. After a shit couple of months I came to realise it was one of the best things to happen to me, I was absolutely obsessed with her for the previous 18 months, talking to her non-stop on MSN/phone/text and missing out on a load of things because of that. Since then I've made loads of new friends and met another fantastic girl who I'm really into.

 

2nd year at uni has been far better than my first year so far. I love the new place I'm staying at and I have great flatmates (even if we do get on each others tits a little) and I have great friends who I see all the time.

 

I've also got really close to 2 of the people who I went to Malawi with in the Summer of 2007 who I was friends with before but not as close as this. We started going on nights out together in February after I met them on the street and went for a few drinks with them and then had one of the best nights out I've ever had. Naturally we had to do it again, thus the FabFour were formed ( ).

 

My summer was also pretty great, went on a fantastic holiday with all my extended family to Italy, I got myself a new job just before the summer, teaching swimming to children, which I'm still doing now and absolutely love and has made me realise what I actually want to do with the rest of my life; teaching, not sure what kind yet but I've got another 2 years to decide that.

 

So all in all, when I think back, this year has been pretty good apart from a few rocky months from February to May, which looking back, weren't all that bad and I had some good times during those months. A girl I met back there is now one of my best friends which is really great.

 

 

Looking forwards to next year I usually set myself a few goals for the year, last year they were:

-The highly mature, get a pull a month (missed out on July because I was away for most of it).

-Be more organised (in the last month I've started doing this more and more)

-Find a job I enjoy (done with my teaching)

 

This year, after a quick think I've decided on:

-Be even more organised, no more leaving assignments to last minute

-To be seen as dependable (not that I don't like to think I am already, I want people to know they can really depend on me)

-To make a difference.

[Sheikah]

My year was shit until I re-discovered Pokemon again last week. My life is now complete.

 

I am glad you managed to trade your Gloom for Happiny.

 

Oh he's on a crap joke roll...

[Razz]

Hmmm I'm not too sure really. Overall I'd say I've begrudgingly wasted a lot of time on unimportant ventures, so to speak. I really wish I hadn't because a wave of Bs at AS Level when you were so sure with yourself that you'd get As is a slap in the face.

 

Next year I aim to:

 

Pass my driving test.

Get those As at A2 Level

Get into the Uni I want

[rokhed00]

My years been a real rollercoaster ride, lots of highs, and lows, but ultimately I've ended up in a better place than when I started, so everythings A-OK.

[Haden]

Well... This year, I probably had the most enjoyable first few days of the year I've ever had, going to London with who was then my best friend and the girl of my dreams. Fantastic few days. Then it went downhill, we went our separate ways (read: she went her separate way) and we don't really talk anymore. After a shit couple of months I came to realise it was one of the best things to happen to me, I was absolutely obsessed with her for the previous 18 months, talking to her non-stop on MSN/phone/text and missing out on a load of things because of that. Since then I've made loads of new friends and met another fantastic girl who I'm really into.

 

2nd year at uni has been far better than my first year so far. I love the new place I'm staying at and I have great flatmates (even if we do get on each others tits a little) and I have great friends who I see all the time.

 

I've also got really close to 2 of the people who I went to Malawi with in the Summer of 2007 who I was friends with before but not as close as this. We started going on nights out together in February after I met them on the street and went for a few drinks with them and then had one of the best nights out I've ever had. Naturally we had to do it again, thus the FabFour were formed ( ).

 

My summer was also pretty great, went on a fantastic holiday with all my extended family to Italy, I got myself a new job just before the summer, teaching swimming to children, which I'm still doing now and absolutely love and has made me realise what I actually want to do with the rest of my life; teaching, not sure what kind yet but I've got another 2 years to decide that.

 

So all in all, when I think back, this year has been pretty good apart from a few rocky months from February to May, which looking back, weren't all that bad and I had some good times during those months. A girl I met back there is now one of my best friends which is really great.

 

 

Looking forwards to next year I usually set myself a few goals for the year, last year they were:

-The highly mature, get a pull a month (missed out on July because I was away for most of it).

-Be more organised (in the last month I've started doing this more and more)

-Find a job I enjoy (done with my teaching)

 

This year, after a quick think I've decided on:

-Be even more organised, no more leaving assignments to last minute

-To be seen as dependable (not that I don't like to think I am already, I want people to know they can really depend on me)

-To make a difference.

 

Thats the one month were I pulled and you didn't! Eat on that loser! Ok yeh I haven't pulled since and you now have a hot girl and ... oh dear.

 

Anyway!

 

This year has been okish.

 

Made some new close friends a few of whom have left the country sadly.

 

Been getting over splitting up with gf.

 

Finished my MA and been doing night hostel work.

 

Targets for next year.

 

Get a gf if I meet someone I really like if not there's no rush.

 

Go to Belgium for the summer to see various things I want.

 

Get a full time job in London.

 

Get fitter.

 

Thats pretty much it would be pleased to achieve all that to be honest!

[Daft]

-To make a difference.

 

That's pretty broad.

 

My years been a real rollercoaster ride, lots of highs, and lows, but ultimately I've ended up in a better place than when I started, so everythings A-OK.

 

Good to hear. I always try and make my net year movement positive.

[Eenuh]

Go to Belgium for the summer to see various things I want.

 

Oooh, what you planning to see?

 

 

My year has been weird and very confusing, mostly relationship-wise. I am still not sure about what I want from life and my future.

School has been going okay, got good grades and all that. Sort of lost my job, but it did give me more time to work for school.

Oh and I lost weight, something I really wanted!

 

It's been a mixed year with highs and lows, though sometimes it's easier to remember the lows and you forget about all the good stuff.

 

 

Resolutions for next year... eh... Rarely make these as I know I don't keep to them, heh.

Maybe finally learn how to drive.

Do even more my best for school, especially illustration.

And there's more but I can't think of it now.

[Emasher]

Well my year didn't start out all that well. But after the first bit I ended up making tons of new friends and having a generally awesome time. I've learned a whole lot about Photoshop, Flash, HTML/CSS, and Illustrator. I also started spending a lot of time browsing Newgrounds. This year, since starting at my new school (though the next school, not just changing to a different school) all my old problems seem to have just vanished, the people who used to go out of their way to make sure I have an awful time I haven't seen since before the summer. And I'm actually taking courses that I want to take now rather than just what's available for electives. I also recently got my learners drivers license.

 

In terms of gaming its been a great year too.

 

While in North america they actually came out last year, I finally picked up NIGHTS and Zack and Wiki. In March I waited in line for Brawl, and soon after that bought Mario Kart Wii. I also got a copy of GH:III. In the summer I picked up a used copy of F-Zero GX, since I bought my Monitor and a Wii VGA cable in the summer I didn't buy that many games during the summer. This fall I picked up Medal of Honor: Heros 2 and more recently ToS:DotNW. I've also bought a bunch of VC games. Another game I've enjoyed this year has been a freeware FPS games called Saurbraten, which I quite recommend.

[gaggle64]

My year has been pretty decent actually. Moved in with a bunch of super guys in a nice student house, all nice, clean and quiet. Excellent year of sport too. Next year should certain be interesting when I finish up my degree and all. I think I am a little nervous about my next move but things seem to be more or less on track.

[Ashley]

And I've had a fantastic job at Square Enix for the past 11 months where I've made some great friends.

 

Come again?

 

2008 has been...the same as the last few. In terms of achievements I ummm. I enjoyed the first part (3 in 3 days during a fun birthday week ). And then im drawing a huge blank. Which I think may be a recurring pattern, I've ambled through the last few years smoothly.

 

I had an epic exit from Game I suppose. That was fun.

 

Made it through another year of family drama (and next year is set to have some more, huzzah!) with relatively minor emotional damage.

 

I went through a silly period of thinking I may want to be in a relationship but then remember that's a stupid idea (for me personally) (well, that and nobody wants in).

 

But for 2009.

 

Well, I am graduating which I suppose will be big.

 

I plan to travel during the summer which I really need to sort out at some point. Ideally I'd do it my own way but I may be lazy and go on one of those package dealios.

 

I also plan to go do a masters in London if I can fund it...if I can't I may try and move down there anyway. But I need a job before I even go which is a pain. (although earlier the idea of just sodding out of the country did cross my mind again).

 

I want to put more work into the main site, features wise. And I want to try and get something on popmatters.com

 

Try and broaden my knowledge a bit more, take advantage of the uni library (as shoddy as it is) while I can.

 

Find someone else who enjoys being single. Seem to be a dying breed :p I need a wingman.

[Haden]

Oooh, what you planning to see?

 

 

My year has been weird and very confusing, mostly relationship-wise. I am still not sure about what I want from life and my future.

School has been going okay, got good grades and all that. Sort of lost my job, but it did give me more time to work for school.

Oh and I lost weight, something I really wanted!

 

It's been a mixed year with highs and lows, though sometimes it's easier to remember the lows and you forget about all the good stuff.

 

 

Resolutions for next year... eh... Rarely make these as I know I don't keep to them, heh.

Maybe finally learn how to drive.

Do even more my best for school, especially illustration.

And there's more but I can't think of it now.

 

Was going to msg you actually! I asked flinky but he didn't seem to know much lol.

 

Anyway I will be in Brussles for a weekend so won't have much time but wanted to see the battlefields of Waterloo is that easy to get to from Brussles?

 

Also have you heard of a guy called Talleyrand? I heard there was a statue of him in Brussles and I'd like to see it if I could as he is a hero of mine.

[Beast]

This year, I've got an A level (supposed to be 3 A levels but the course changed from a Diploma to an Award in the last month due to attendance, there was like 4 of us left), passed my driving test, turned 18 (lol),lost a bit of weight and I'm more fitter, I've moved up several levels on DDR so I might try to join a Birmingham team next year and that's all I can think of atm. I think this year has gone great.

 

Next year, I would like to travel...when I get a car, find a great girl, do more graphic design, finish my script off and either get a job or join a media course in a college. Joining a course in media is something I'm on and off about but the rest I'm definitely gonna try and do.

[Eenuh]

Was going to msg you actually! I asked flinky but he didn't seem to know much lol.

 

Anyway I will be in Brussles for a weekend so won't have much time but wanted to see the battlefields of Waterloo is that easy to get to from Brussles?

 

Also have you heard of a guy called Talleyrand? I heard there was a statue of him in Brussles and I'd like to see it if I could as he is a hero of mine.

 

Well I've never been to Waterloo, but I think you should be able to get there by train from Brussels. I just looked it up, and if you manage to get on the right train (the one that goes there directly), it should only take about half an hour to Waterloo's train station from Brussels (Central station).

 

Not sure about any statue of Talleyrand though. Tried looking it up on Google but didn't find anything. =O

[Chris the great]

ok, so my new years resolutions were.

get in shape.

start writting my book.

be more confident, particularly with women.

 

i spent the first 6 months dieting. lost about 2 stone between christmas and easter. all i did was relace most of my meat with quorn, snacking less and trying not to eat after 9. then, once i got home i started going to the gym, ive built up my fitness, gotten muscles, look alot better, and more importantly, feel better. im stronger, both physicly and mentaly then i ever realised.

 

i started wrtting, but ive done near nothing. ive mostly been setting the story in my head. its getting close to being ready. i just waded in fairly aimlessly, got a friend to read it. she was very impressed with me.

 

ive gotten much more confident, due to improved physical appearence and ability. easier to be confident when you know your strong enough to defend your self. im more confident with women, realise they like me back some times. but to be honest, ive achived little more then pulling in a club or two.

 

 

i also graduated, and for the first time i can remeber, was told by my mother that she was proud of me. i did over come the odds. most people with dyspraxia, 9/10, end up in jail. i feel proud of myself, though its worn off now im unemployed.

 

next years goals:

fine tune physical aspects of life. i want a six pack and pecks, i want to be fitter, and stronger. i want to keep pushing my self.

find a job. god i need one.

find love. unlikly, but i'll keep trying.

write. cos a story in my head wont publish itself.

[Haden]

Well I've never been to Waterloo, but I think you should be able to get there by train from Brussels. I just looked it up, and if you manage to get on the right train (the one that goes there directly), it should only take about half an hour to Waterloo's train station from Brussels (Central station).

 

Not sure about any statue of Talleyrand though. Tried looking it up on Google but didn't find anything. =O

 

Hey thanks I looked it up and saw that to. I am going to wait till summer to go really hope I get a sunny weekend to go to waterloo. If you think of anywhere cool and unusal in Brussles let me know.

 

Yeh I looked up at the statue thing to and couldn't find anything out either. Still have 6 months to do research!

[Falcon_BlizZACK]

2008:

 

Pros:

* Certified Photographer.

* Paid off all credit cards/debts.

* 3 Gold Medals and one silver.

* London Taekwondo +84kg Champ

* Start of my international fighting career (and first time abroad).

* University scholarship in TKD.

* Blue, red tag and Red belt attained.

* In the best physical form of my life (ie never missed a week of gym).

* Met a loved one and done busted ma cherries :p

 

Cons:

* Epic-failed a year of uni

* Heartaches from said loved one.

* 60% of resolutions were not met.

 

2009:

* Black Belt

* Lots of travelling.

* Daily training and stricter diet.

* EPIIIIIIIIC NINJA FOCUS!!1