31 Dec
Rated R – Good Fucking Riddance 2008
Posted on 2008 under Photography, alaska, blog, current events, economy, money, rant | 4 CommentsI’m bidding a very happy fare-thee-well to 2008. Not a very good year for me, and not very good for a lot of people. Unfortunately, I think the economic situation is going to get way worse. If you haven’t noticed your dollar buying you less and less yet you will. Aside from the declining economic climate, things haven’t been very swell for me personally. Losing my job this year, and going through a period of unemployment was really difficult. I’m thankful for the job I do have, but it’s certainly not my life’s goal. I didn’t accomplish much this year. I’ve spent a majority of the year alone, which in and of itself isn’t all bad, but I don’t prefer it, and will be making changes to rectify that. I had a lot of disappointment in December. Beginning with the failing health of my Grandmother leading to her passing, and ending with my girls not being allowed to come visit over their Christmas vacation. Top that off with a Christmas notice in my mailbox that my wages were garnished for child support, beginning with my December 26th paycheck, and I didn’t have much left emotionally.
Overall this year has been full of heartbreak and loneliness for me, and it’s something I don’t wish to repeat… and hopefully I won’t have too. Regardless, the past few months I’ve sunk into a depression.
The highlights of my year, were seeing my girls in May, and by the grace of my friend Sean, being able to travel to Europe.
My theme for 2009 is reassessment and revamping… and hopefully a more positive outlook. I won’t lie, I’m struggling. Financially and emotionally. I know a lot of people are. I’ll start digging out of this depression as soon as I can, and hopefully we’ll all have a better 2009.
I don’t really believe in “resolutions”. But in 2009 I would like to eat more raw fruits and veggies, do more yoga and meditating, take some great pictures, laugh and love a lot, enjoy my friends and family, do more random acts of kindness, and make some radical changes subtly.
Peace,
Laura
by Sean, on January 19 2009 @ 3:43 pm
I agree 100%. Sorry I have been gone so much the past year. Everyone I know is going through the same shit you are so rest assured you are not alone. I miss ya and i’m sure things will look up for you this year with a more positive outlook and the grace of God!
by Erik Kuykendall, on January 1 2009 @ 5:10 pm
Here’s to the new! Let’s make it the way we want.
I wish you much creativity, love, prosperity, healthy and joy.
by NastyMcT, on December 31 2008 @ 3:02 pm
I couldn’t agree more. Man I didn’t even delve into most of the political retardation going on…. I mostly was being selfish in talking about my personal life. I don’t have much hope for anything improving politically or economically. In fact, I don’t have ANY hope. I think all the Obamaites are going to be sooooreeellyyy disappointed. Pretty stupid if you ask me to put so much faith in one man, or one administration to make a change… to change the direction of 100’s of years of planning and manipulation of our country. Silly. I just hope I get to keep my job. Or my rental.
by helene, on December 31 2008 @ 9:44 am
Do u think 2009 will be better – I’m not going to watch TV with Katie Couric big salary for reading off a cue card and Biden buying a pedigree not going to the humane society to get a loving animal or from economy a pet who was given up because the owner could not afford (I DETEST Biden’s arrogance) and then there is Obama vacationing in Hawaii in a home as big as my old apartment complex with 300 units. I work and it takes years bef I can even think of vacation. Oh yes they might create jobs – minimum wage jobs and give to an illegal ignorant and tell us how hard they work – they work hard alright to close our hospitals here in CA thinking free while I pay. I will hope all us hard workers in “real life” have a better year. Peloser, Reid, Biden and Obama open up YOUR PERSONAL WALLETS.