2008- What a Crappy Year !??

kkim · December 21st, 2008, 02:02 PM

This is inspired from a thread on another forum.

I'm sure 2008 has been a year of turmoil and strife for many of us here on the forum... the economy, job losses, family crisis... all intense stories that would have us crying in our beer all day long, if given the chance. But this is exactly what this thread is not going to be about.

I would like for each of you to share the greatest/best/most/outstanding (whatever) life turning moment that has happened to you this year. Instead of focusing on negatives and letting it become a part of us, let's look at the positives and what it will mean to us in the future.

So, the question is, what one thing was the highlight of your year that will make 2008 stand out for you in the years to come?

For me, the first thing I was going to say was getting my 2008 250R and the changes it has brought to my life since, but then I thought more deeply on the subject.

I would have to say it has been that in 2008, my long time girlfriend finally moved over to Kauai after us enduring a 10 year long distance relationship between islands. Now that she is here, we have been working towards living in a single household without killing one another.

I'm doing all I can to make a future and a good home for this woman and I hope by this time next year, I'll be able to say that 2009 was the year that we got married.

Hope for a better tomorrow, my friends, is what keeps us moving from day to day. I have always said that I live and dream of things that I want to happen and my existence today is just a way for me to get from here to there. Dreams are what makes life so worth living. Attaining them makes life oh so sweet.

But enough about me... what's your story from 2008?

HKr1 · December 21st, 2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

So, the question is, what one thing was the highlight of your year that will make 2008 stand out for you in the years to come?

Right now all I can think about for 08 is: Getting my Gallbladder removed! Two months of hell............ Now I feel great

CRXTrek · December 21st, 2008, 02:55 PM

Thanks to my nephews interest in motorcycles this year. I got one . After not riding for some twenty years ,i bought the 250 incase of crashing after not riding for so long . But all the skills i had weren't lost. It seems like i never stopped riding. I have a deposit down to get a Black 09 ZX-6r as soon as my name gets up the list. But for the money i don't believe you can beat the 250.
My nephew wants it.....but i may keep it also.

It's been alot of Fun on these forums this summer. Makes me wish i didn't wait so long to get another bike. I lived in Smalltown . Missouri as a kid ,rode a KZ400 a few years . Then i moved to Virginia Beach , Virginia and lost interest in riding , to much traffic. Now i've moved back to another Smalltown ,Missouri

And i'm enjoying riding again

247Blackout · December 21st, 2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Hope for a better tomorrow, my friends, is what keeps us moving from day to day. I have always said that I live and dream of things that I want to happen and my existence today is just a way for me to get from here to there. Dreams are what makes life so worth living. Attaining them makes life oh so sweet.

But enough about me... what's your story from 2008?

Thanks Kelly for such uplifting words.

I think the best thing that happened for me this year is that I graduated college and moved back home. It's a huge accomplishment for me and makes me extremely thankful for my family who have been supportive every step of the way.

kkim · December 21st, 2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 247Blackout

I think the best thing that happened for me this year is that I graduated college and moved back home. It's a huge accomplishment for me and makes me extremely thankful for my family who have been supportive every step of the way.

That, girl, is a HUGE step in what I like to call pivotal points in ones life.

Congratulations!!

Alex · December 21st, 2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

That, m'am, is a HUGE step in what I like to call pivotal points in ones life.

Fixed.

Congrats Jeannette!

kkim · December 21st, 2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Fixed.

Congrats Jeannette!

Cochese · December 21st, 2008, 07:40 PM

Married my dreamgirl.

Win.

I also moved to a way better police department, paid off all of my debt and brought my credit score to 742, bought a Ninja, got a cool truck and joined ninjette.org!

kkim · December 21st, 2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochese

Married my dreamgirl.

Win.

Congrats!!

...on all of them. (even the stuff in small print)

247Blackout · December 21st, 2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

That, girl, is a HUGE step in what I like to call pivotal points in ones life.

Congratulations!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Fixed.

Congrats Jeannette!

Thanks guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochese

Married my dreamgirl.

Win.

Congrats!

Sailariel · December 22nd, 2008, 04:32 PM

2008 is four years cancer free, getting my UCI Comp License for Bicycle Racing, getting my Ninja in June, not having my wife divorce me--does not like anything on two wheels. Could have been worse--I could have bought a Hardly Abelson and gotten tatoos and the strange costumes--oh well...

noche_caliente · December 22nd, 2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

So, the question is, what one thing was the highlight of your year that will make 2008 stand out for you in the years to come?

I hope by this time next year, I'll be able to say that 2009 was the year that we got married.

But enough about me... what's your story from 2008?

That is GREAT news

There's been lots for me this year - getting the bike, crashing the bike, getting the bike back together and back on.... Graduating with my second Master's, seeing my hubby get to where he is in his degree.... only 2 classes left.... and meeting all of you!!

NJD022588 · December 23rd, 2008, 01:21 AM

I feel like I'll remember this year for a few things, not only one. I landed a great summer internship (my first step to what I want to do for the rest of my life), which gave me enough money to buy my Ninja. I had never planned on getting a bike until about June, then it hit me and I had to have it. I will never forget the year my motorcycle joined my life. To top it all off, I just survived a nearly impossible semester (19 credits) in my plan to graduate in 4 years.

VeX · December 23rd, 2008, 02:41 AM

I got nothing

This year was the worst. On the upshot I finally decided to 'change up' my life and quit my job of 6 years. It was one of those gigs that years kept flying by, I wasn't going anywhere with it, and HATED it.

... So I guess that's a perk

NICUNinja · December 23rd, 2008, 03:45 PM

Cruised in the Caribbean with my hubby, left the children in Florida with the grandparents. Saw my last little one go off to school full time, freedom...

Got my first bike for Christmas ... 2009 is going to be fun!

aloh · December 23rd, 2008, 05:54 PM

I graduated from high school, started college and am loving every bit of it. I bought my ninja in October and its been nothing but fun.

BlueTyke · December 25th, 2008, 06:33 PM

I survived living in Maryland for a year... Somehow

December 21st, 2008, 02:02 PM	#1
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	2008- What a Crappy Year !?? This is inspired from a thread on another forum. I'm sure 2008 has been a year of turmoil and strife for many of us here on the forum... the economy, job losses, family crisis... all intense stories that would have us crying in our beer all day long, if given the chance. But this is exactly what this thread is not going to be about. I would like for each of you to share the greatest/best/most/outstanding (whatever) life turning moment that has happened to you this year. Instead of focusing on negatives and letting it become a part of us, let's look at the positives and what it will mean to us in the future. So, the question is, what one thing was the highlight of your year that will make 2008 stand out for you in the years to come? For me, the first thing I was going to say was getting my 2008 250R and the changes it has brought to my life since, but then I thought more deeply on the subject. I would have to say it has been that in 2008, my long time girlfriend finally moved over to Kauai after us enduring a 10 year long distance relationship between islands. Now that she is here, we have been working towards living in a single household without killing one another. I'm doing all I can to make a future and a good home for this woman and I hope by this time next year, I'll be able to say that 2009 was the year that we got married. Hope for a better tomorrow, my friends, is what keeps us moving from day to day. I have always said that I live and dream of things that I want to happen and my existence today is just a way for me to get from here to there. Dreams are what makes life so worth living. Attaining them makes life oh so sweet. But enough about me... what's your story from 2008?

December 23rd, 2008, 05:54 PM	#16
aloh lolwut Name: Alex Location: socal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 196	I graduated from high school, started college and am loving every bit of it. I bought my ninja in October and its been nothing but fun. __________________________________________________ 08 Blue Ninja 250R

December 25th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#17
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I survived living in Maryland for a year... Somehow __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

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Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	2008 is four years cancer free, getting my UCI Comp License for Bicycle Racing, getting my Ninja in June, not having my wife divorce me--does not like anything on two wheels. Could have been worse--I could have bought a Hardly Abelson and gotten tatoos and the strange costumes--oh well...

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NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	I feel like I'll remember this year for a few things, not only one. I landed a great summer internship (my first step to what I want to do for the rest of my life), which gave me enough money to buy my Ninja. I had never planned on getting a bike until about June, then it hit me and I had to have it. I will never forget the year my motorcycle joined my life. To top it all off, I just survived a nearly impossible semester (19 credits) in my plan to graduate in 4 years.

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VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	I got nothing This year was the worst. On the upshot I finally decided to 'change up' my life and quit my job of 6 years. It was one of those gigs that years kept flying by, I wasn't going anywhere with it, and HATED it. ... So I guess that's a perk

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NICUNinja ninjette.org member Name: Trista Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 EX650R Green Kawasaki ninja Posts: 120	Cruised in the Caribbean with my hubby, left the children in Florida with the grandparents. Saw my last little one go off to school full time, freedom... Got my first bike for Christmas ... 2009 is going to be fun!