We're getting near the end of 2010; how was the year for you? Do you plan on making any changes in the New Year?

There were some really great things that happened this year, such as having a successful tubal reversal and getting pregnant, getting to visit family a few times, and being able to spend a lot of time with my son, but other than that, it sucked and I’m ready for it to be over.

I’m looking forward to spending 2011 with my husband since we didn’t really get to spend any time together in 2010!

It had its positives and negatives. Positive: I’m still employed. I’m still married. I still have a house. I am closer to old friends than I have been in years. I am closer to my wife. I feel better about myself and more capable of withstanding depression and mania. I had some exciting adventures that taught me a lot.

Negatives: my department’s budget was cut and I have no staff any more. I still have work to do on my relationship with my wife. I still can’t confide in old friends. I have moments when I want to give up on life. I had some exciting adventures that taught me a lot.

This question has actually caused me to pause and reflect on the year that is passing. I can’t say that 2010 was a great year. In fact, I had some really horrific ordeals: seriously injured a front tooth, had a major play cancelled, and had to fire an actor in the middle of a run without an understudy.

But you know what? I survived the year, and for me, that’s a major accomplishment. Literally, staying alive is an achievement for me.

I can say that I plan on a better 2011. I’m going to try growing through deeper meditation and may take up yoga. In my personal life, I’m on a spiritual journey, and I want to see that expand.

Bravo, @hawaii_jake. I know some of what you’ve been through, and I think you are doing remarkably well and you have such a good attitude about overcoming the difficulties you face. It makes me feel good to hear you talk about meditation and yoga and expanding your spiritual journey. More power to you!

I have been thinking about this question for about ten minutes now, and all that I can seem to come up with is that 2010 sucked.
On the bright side, I stuck to my resolution. I don’t have one in mind for next year, but maybe it will just be to have a better year. That sounds good.

Thank you, @wundayatta. I appreciate the kind words.

My year started out with a really bad depression; however, that depression led me down a path that has really changed my life. I am feeling more positive and resilient than ever.

Next year I’m getting rid of the cable and going mostly vegetarian. I’ll still eat free range bird and seafood on occasion.

@psychocandy Good for you for getting rid of cable. I haven’t had it for over a year now and I certainly don’t miss it.

Last June I had an ablation procedure on my heart to keep in in normal rhythm. After 9 years of dealing with heart atrial fibrillation and all the drugs and 5 heart electric jump-starts (electro-cardioversions). I once again walk among the living. I take NO drugs at all now! I can definitely live like this. Year 2010 is a very good year and I’m really looking forward to a lot more now. Good health!

2010 was a game changer for me. 14 years of blood sweat and tears came to fruition and a little guardian angle seemed to watch over me to help give me the courage to live life to the fullest and “Get ‘er Done!!” ;)

2010 was both joyful and somber for me. Joyful, because my wife and I were able to move into our rebuilt home together, somber because of the cancer and diabetes still hanging over my head.

In general, very uplifting. I was able to revive my relationship with my oldest son. I borrowed the money to fly to Sweden and visit him after a serious medical issue, and discovered the severe stroke he suffered three years ago has left him with no memory of why he turned his back on his family. We had a wonderful reunion.

I have enjoyed playing with my two youngest, toddler grandsons, and helping my two oldest, adult grandsons try to establish themselves in the business world. I have been lucky enough to help my son support his wife, mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law for the entire year. I have seen my beloved Mother-In-Law survive the death of her husband of 50+ years, and actually thrive in the aftermath.

We have held our own against the terrible depression this country is currently experiencing, and I am feeling very happy.

This has been one of the most stressful and gawd-awful years I have ever been through. I am so ready for it to be over. I just hope next year is better, which wouldn’t take much. I am going to set some personal goals and go from there, one of which will include grad school. yea.

ah great, someone finally asks me… this year sucked! too many bad things happened to me! so anyways, yah. Yup. yeh. Worst Year Of My Life!!!

There were a few scary/terrible moments.. but overall this year was fantastic for me.
So so so many great things.

2011.. I have no real plans for. With the exception of maybe drinking less.. and my hair color nothing needs to be changed.

2010 was an interesting and unique year in my life. I faced some things I never in a million years thought I would have to deal with, mostly at the hands of a vindictive jerk with the sole purpose of making me miserable. All that stuff really did was help me see what I am made of and realize the strength of the relationship I am in now. In the end I am more in love then ever before, my boys are hanging in there, I am gonna make the dean’s list for the first time ever this semester, and I am still on target to be done with school as planned,

As for 2011, at this point my plan consists mainly of getting married, student teaching, and spending as much time as possible with those boys!

This has probably been the worst year of my life.

@ChillMike04 and @mrentropy

Sorry to hear 2010 has been so unkind to you. I will pray that 2011 will more than make up for it. I’ve had years like that, and have found that “going to ground” and pulling my head in like a turtle helped a bit. : )

2010 has been a (mostly) good year for me. By the end of 2011 I hope to be training for a new career.

This year has been my best year ever, bar none. Not only have I finally started on the path of transition, everyone I’ve told has been wonderfully supportive, and I’ve also made loads of new friends in the process. There was a financial scare in the middle (my partner got made redundant in August) but it was soon over, he had a new job in less than a month.

@CaptainHarley Thank you. 2011 might be better, but it’ll never make up for 2010. With what I know at the end of 2010, though, 2011 is not looking like it will be any better.

@mrentropy

I wish there was something I could do to help! : (

Fuck 2010. It was a dull year except for discovering fluther and establishing the best relationships ever and I am looking forward to 2011. I know 2011 will be the most awesome year for me.

At the beginning of 2010 I was about to start my last semester of high school. WEIRD. 2010 has certainly had its ups and downs but when I think back to where I was a year ago, it’s obvious that I’ve come a long way in a year’s time. A lot has changed since January.

I’d say it was a pretty damn good year. I’ve accomplished some major goals, made a fairly smooth transition from high school to college, and cultivated some relationships on this site.
I have yet to make some irl friends in college and I have distanced myself from my family and the outside world, but meh, whatever.