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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: Dulciana on December 05, 2014, 10:48:51 PM
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When 2014 began, I had a feeling it was going to go like the wind. And I was right - it has done. It started in January with part 2 of the exam for the organ qualification I've now got. In April we lost our beloved little puss cat. Then our church organ renovation was completed in the spring. Then came the organisation of three big events in May, July and September, to celebrate this, including a recital by Yours Truly (huge amounts of prep. for that one). Then came my trip to the Far East in October to look after my elderly Dad and make sure he was okay. Then came a choir concert at our church, just a couple of weeks ago, with lots of organ accompaniment for me to learn up. And I carried on teaching while all this was happening. It's been an absolutely fantastic year. Now I feel spent, puggled and worn out, I find it hard to get down to things and my get-up-and-go has almost got up and gone. I get stroppy too often with my poor Hubby, irritated by other people, easily upset and overwhelmed by things. But life goes on...........Christmas music next! I'm wondering - how's your 2014 been??
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Started off OK, then hit with bombshell in March, which has affected most of the rest of the year if I'm honest. 2015 can only be better!
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I really hope 2015 is better for you, Cubagirl.
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Sorry, didn't mean to be maudlin, but I hope so too. Like they say, things can only get better.
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Do you really want to know Dulciana ? - is this a thread so that we can all get to know each other on the forum a bit better ?
Some people write their year in xmas cards to us - i find it often difficult to respond in the same way.
Hattie X
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Ups and downs, good and not so good so much like any other year. The year started well. My son who had started his own business and then gone bankrupt and then been unemployed for a year decided the time had come to get a job. He did, swiftly followed by a car and a flat so that was great.
Mother has been mother for another year.
30th wedding anniversary was lovely and our summer holiday was great.
The usual health issues and stresses.
I always look forward in hope, so here's hoping for a good year ahead.
Honeyb
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Well I started the year in hospital, following a mild virus, which my asthma joined in and a chest infection. But every cloud has a silver lining for following copious amounts of ABs, actually started to feel better than I had done for some time after a prolonged period of recovery. Saw a gynaecologist, started HRT and felt even more healthy after a hiccup or 2. Lost 2 stones in weight and look so much better. Downside is I now have gallstones. (Seeing a consultant on Monday at long last.)
My son graduated as a paramedic in the USA and is now working. His wife is pregnant. My daughter is happy, despite struggling financially and I get to look after my gorgeous grandson.
I performed in a panto as a dog. Was woof perfect! No words to learn, even better. Have sung with my choirs and taken another singing grade. Carried on with voluntary work. Looking forward to a relaxed Christmas.
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Good thread!
The usual anxiety in the run-up to C.mas/New Year. Add to that my 60th birthday :-* Once that was over I could relax. DH and I went out and about, either on day trips, fishing trips or several nights away, all in our camper. All OK until mid-October when anxiety took over - again :-\ ……. so now taking half a day at a time.
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Oh yes I was 60 this year too! Obviously hasn't made a big impression on me ! ::)
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Do you really want to know Dulciana ? - is this a thread so that we can all get to know each other on the forum a bit better ?Hattie X
Just wanted to share, Hattie and give others the chance to do likewise. :)
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the highlight of our year was our beautiful daughter's wedding day. The rest of the year pales around that :)
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How lovely, babyjane!
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thank you Dulciana, yes it was :)
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Maybe one day I will get to do that BJ. Not yet as my daughter is only 20 but I can live in hope.....can't I ;D
Really glad that was the highlight of your year.
Honeyb
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of course you can hope :) . Our daughter was still at university at 20. So much has happened in 8 years.
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'still' at 20 :-\ …….. DH was in University for 11 years ……… :whist:
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My daughter is 34 & I'm still waiting for her OH to make an honest woman of her.
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our daughter was not a mature student
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My daughter is 34 & I'm still waiting for her OH to make an honest woman of her.
We're in exactly the same position with our daughter, Cubagirl ::)
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Had a mixed year.
The start wasn't good, anxiety & depression for a few weeks then better,lost our dog :'(
Had another set back, better then had a lovely holiday.
All going well, brother in hospital set back again.
Better now and looking forward to christmas and hopefully a more peaceful and happy new year.
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DH wasn't a mature student either. He went to Uni at age 18 ………. gosh that rattled the adding up and taking away brain cell :o ……… mature students are those who have been in work before taking a Degree Course usually in their late 30s/40s …… ;)
Add to my year - DH and I have remained healthy; no heart problems, joints are OK, not too many coughs/colds - he did have a lot of muscle problems in the mid-year but that was a positive in a way as we went away more often.
Also my Mum remains generally well so we don't have to visit her ;)
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mature students are those who have been in work before taking a Degree Course usually in their late 30s/40s …… ;)
not necessarily, but sometimes
UCAS defines a mature student as any student who is over the age of 21 when they commence their studies.
my error as I thought it was any student who did extended courses, like BA then MA then PhD for example.
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Nope - mature students who go to University is someone who has been in work first ;) ……..