Your best moment of 2011

[PHCgull]

This will sound a bit corny.

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pouncing on a bird in the rose garden - good effort!

never forget the get-up-and-go that made you do it though, that is what will keep the black dogs at bay...

 

[Durlston]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

That brought genuine tears to my eyes mate. I really hope everything continues to improve for you and I'm sure it will.

I keep my mobile on all night now and have reassured the person don't hesistate to call me even if it's 4am in the morning, crying her eyes out because I'll be round there asap to comfort her and try and take the pain away.

 

[Taybha]

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[The Buttery Biscuit Base]

Other than finally getting into the AMEX, A week before Christmas I got an incredible job that could be the foundations of my dream career!

 

[Bean]

It had been a good year if I'm honest. Got really good GCSE's, enjoying life at college at the moment and the first game at the Amex were all highlights. I just need that one girl to come along which is the only gap at the moment!

 

[Bad Ash]

Been a crappy year for me, probably the worst of my 31 to date. Roll on 2012.

 

[Lady Gull]

It had been a good year if I'm honest. Got really good GCSE's, enjoying life at college at the moment and the first game at the Amex were all highlights. I just need that one girl to come along which is the only gap at the moment!

Awwwwwwww

 

[Hillian1]

8th January 2011:
Birth of my 4th Grandchild, Jessica Rose.

6th August 2011:
Daughters wedding, and the look on her face when she realised that she was more important to me than BHA.

 

[Surf's Up]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

This puts my highs and lows of 2011 into perspective, I don't really know what to say because there's a danger that whatever I say will sound trite and insincere after all you've gone through but I so hope everything works out well for you in 2012, I'm sure it will because it sounds as though you have turned a personal corner and are stronger and much more optimistic about the future - have a great new year and a fantastic 2012.

 

[Simster]

I've had a great 2011 so it is hard to put my finger on the best moment. My wife's 40th, my own 40th (shared with my eldest's 10th), my youngest son's 1st birthday, the birth of another nephew, the whole August 6th thing, work being very tolerable, and a few other things.

But delighted for [MENTION=3788]Barrel of Fun[/MENTION], I have always admired and liked people who dust themselves down, pick themselves up and get on with making the most of their lives after acknowledging they feel at rock bottom. It's inspirational hearing such positivity towards 2012 after what has clearly been a difficult time. Best of luck fella.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

2011 was pretty bad for me really. Lost my dad last month - although it came as a bit of a relief after about 4 years of him going downhill with Alzheimers, and he was completely out of it all year, it was still very tough. For myself, I have spent the last 6 months doing test after test to be prepared to be put on the transplant waiting list for a new kidney, so am on a huge amount of meds every day, injecting myself (not quite as bad as it sounds, but not fun). So, I now have 2-3 years of this before I get one, and when that comes it will be traumatic - also, the impending dialysis is going to be a nightmare.

Having said all that, I am actually quite content at the mo. Love my job and they have been extrmely flexible to accomodate the above, and I have just got an outstadning appraisal for the year - remarkable given how much time I've had to take off & work from home. Love my house which is approaching some sort of completion. Love my cats.

2011 wasn't good, 2012 may not be much better, but hey-ho onwards and upwards.

 

[Lady Gull]

2011 was pretty bad for me really. Lost my dad last month - although it came as a bit of a relief after about 4 years of him going downhill with Alzheimers, and he was completely out of it all year, it was still very tough. For myself, I have spent the last 6 months doing test after test to be prepared to be put on the transplant waiting list for a new kidney, so am on a huge amount of meds every day, injecting myself (not quite as bad as it sounds, but not fun). So, I now have 2-3 years of this before I get one, and when that comes it will be traumatic - also, the impending dialysis is going to be a nightmare.

Having said all that, I am actually quite content at the mo. Love my job and they have been extrmely flexible to accomodate the above, and I have just got an outstadning appraisal for the year - remarkable given how much time I've had to take off & work from home. Love my house which is approaching some sort of completion. Love my cats.

2011 wasn't good, 2012 may not be much better, but hey-ho onwards and upwards.

I hope things improve for you in 2012 and beyond - stay smiling!!!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Good luck mate, you can't beat a good woman in your life.

Try telling Geoffrey Boycott that.

 

[Durlston]

2010 was an absolute arse of a year (two close friends dying from cancer, going off the rails again through drink and drugs) but 2011 has been much better although someone in my family's health isn't that great. I've made a lot of changes and progress.

 

[jevs]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

Best of luck to you Paul...it was good to see you Wednesday and you seemed very happy. Happy new year to you and good luck with the Doris

 

[Seagull Steve]

For me it has to be the birth of my first grandchild. She has given me such a new lease of life, holding her I forget my depression and even my disability. This might sound like a cliche, but its how she's made me feel.

Second would have to be the Doncaster game. It still makes the hair on my neck stand up, remembering that day.

 

[Napper]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

Good on you pal

 

[Dave the OAP]

Worst , lying in hospital being told that I was having a heart attack and thinking , well Dad went at 52, I am 52, so that is it then!

Best, thanks to laura bullying the twat of a doctor in hospital( who was sending me home as he thought it was my blood pressure pills!!!) , forcing him to give me a CT scan and discovering from that although serious it was many blood clots on the lungs. Luckily warfarin, symvastatin etc is kepping me healthy ( as well as 4 times a week in the gym) And receving so many well wishes from you guys ...I was really touched and cant thank you enough for that.

Also West Indies cruise for my wife's 50th and Laura getting a top job though her hard work and bex getting an interview for a terrific job in London ( fingers crossed)

 

[Nibble]

Well done BoF

Fr me getting 3 month acting contract which my girlfriend aso got so we spen the summer working wth each other in the Lake District staying in a cabin and eating in restaurants 3 times a day in the beautifl British Lakes. And then being offered a role that I ws desperate to gt in a great film that started shooting at the begiing f the month. That'll do me

 

[e77]

Professionally a disappointing year, personally had it's highlights but the Amex opening was my highlight.