Highs/lows of 2008!?

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 24 Dec 2008, 17:39

What have been your highs and lows of 2008?

For me, apart from a few deaths (most of which I didnt even kill myself), it's been a relatively good year.

Seen good movies (Flash Point, KF panda, Wall-E, The Dark Knight etc), played good games (GTA4), health seems to have improved a little, and had a very nice and long vacation in Hong Kong.
We had lots of sports on TV this year. we had the Edison scandal which was fun for everyone who wasnt directly involved. Obama winning the presidency, and McCain making a constant ass of himself.

Negatives: on a personal level, I am disappointed that creatively I've hit a bit of a stand-still. The motivation to do stuff is pretty damn low. It;s like I can think of a billion thinks to do in my head, but actually MAKING it just seems like a hassle when I can already see the finished thing in my head. It's kinda like it already exists, and I dont have a need to also actually make it. So yeah, that's a problem.

I should probably find a forum where people are inspiring other people to create new stuff all the time. I guess I'll make that a new years resolution for 2009.

Anyway, how was your 2008?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 24 Dec 2008, 19:56

Yi-Long wrote:Anyway, how was your 2008?

So shit I can't even be bothered to moan about it..........................

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 24 Dec 2008, 21:35

Markgway wrote:
Yi-Long wrote:Anyway, how was your 2008?
So shit I can't even be bothered to moan about it..........................

That sex-change operation still not happening!?

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 25 Dec 2008, 11:30

pretty dismal really...against my better judgement resumed a long standing (platonic) friendship with a lady friend and spent most of the year helping her with her problems only to come to the realisation that she is still a selfish,heartless user of people ... plus a cousin of mine died yesterday, fucking xmas eve..good footballer in his day as well...

http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page ... 47,00.html

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 25 Dec 2008, 12:48

Sorry to hear that,Salty. Let's hope 2009 has better things in store....

Godzooki · Post by **Godzooki** » 25 Dec 2008, 12:55

Sorry to hear that mate.

2008 for me has been a good one, all settled in my new home with the mrs, got a new dog. Also we are both really happy at work and i have big plans for 2009 at home and at work.

Also turn 30 this year! 30 = New Watch/Japan trip

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 25 Dec 2008, 13:10

saltysam wrote:against my better judgement resumed a long standing (platonic) friendship with a lady friend and spent most of the year helping her with her problems only to come to the realisation that she is still a selfish,heartless user of people ...

She's a woman then?

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 25 Dec 2008, 13:34

Sad to hear about your loss, John. You have my condolences.

Personal lows:-
-Lost my job in August (made redundant), am still unemployed.

General highs of 2008:-
-Bush is gone. The most powerful country in the world is now being run by someone whom doesn't seem to be an idiot, nor someone wanting to decimate developing world nations out of greed.

General lows:-
-The global recession. Fallen NZ dollar.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 25 Dec 2008, 13:53

Markgway wrote:
She's a woman then?

more a fucking bitch actually :twisted: fingers burned twice now,there won't be a 3rd.if i do my wife threatens divorce

thanks guys for the comments about my cousin

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 25 Dec 2008, 20:03

Sorry to hear about your cousin Salty, just want to echo the sentiments from earlier and hope you have a good 2009.

2008 has been a good year for me after 2 rough years before, i'll also be turning 30 very soon so will have to see in 2009 no longer as a twenty-something. Can't say Ive ever been hung up on age though, but some of my m8s who turn 30 this year are already sweating over it!

Tiger: I'm gonna try and catch you on Xbox live playing COD:4 in 2009, your stats for that game are fucking insane btw!!

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 25 Dec 2008, 20:20

i'm 45 next june

need to start growing up i think

luckystars · Post by **luckystars** » 25 Dec 2008, 22:20

Was gonna type up a list of films I enjoyed this year and the worst ones too, but in short the best film of the year for me was Burn After Reading, and the worst was sadly Doomsday. Most disappointing was Tropic Thunder - not nearly as funny as I was hoping.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 25 Dec 2008, 23:11

My job
The Dark Knight

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 25 Dec 2008, 23:40

bradavon wrote:My job
The Dark Knight

I thought Bruce Wayne was Batman!?

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 25 Dec 2008, 23:50

2008 has been a good year

New job with a great boss and higher salary, but most importantly . . .

Obama won!

There just might be hope for my country yet.

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 25 Dec 2008, 23:58

the68monkey wrote:2008 has been a good year

New job with a great boss and higher salary, but most importantly . . .

Obama won!

There just might be hope for my country yet.

...if you guys only had money.

Nice to see you make your yearly visit, Bobs(!) Bored out of your mind today, were you!?

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 26 Dec 2008, 00:09

Yi-Long wrote:Nice to see you make your yearly visit, Bobs(!) Bored out of your mind today, were you!?

Yep, thought I'd come by and bully you a little

Merry Xmas!

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 26 Dec 2008, 00:10

saltysam wrote:i'm 45 next june need to start growing up i think

Nah, Salty. We can just sit back and laugh at these guys moaning about entering their 30s.

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 26 Dec 2008, 00:24

the68monkey wrote:
Yi-Long wrote:Nice to see you make your yearly visit, Bobs(!) Bored out of your mind today, were you!?
Yep, thought I'd come by and bully you a little

Merry Xmas!

Merry Xmas Bobs. You should be bored more often.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 Dec 2008, 00:48

Yi-Long wrote:I thought Bruce Wayne was Batman!?

That's witty

.

Low point:

Being unemployed for half the year.
Oh and crashing my (now dead) Peugeot.

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 26 Dec 2008, 00:55

bradavon wrote:
Yi-Long wrote:I thought Bruce Wayne was Batman!?
That's witty .

Low point:

Being unemployed for half the year.
Oh and crashing my (now dead) Peugeot.

You bought a cool new car though, didnt you? Ford Focus or something? Looked awesome.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 Dec 2008, 01:05

Yes. I did thank you. The old car was showing it's age. The Focus is lovely.

Oh another high point, how could I forget:

£500 Xmas Bonus

This will come in handy come February when my car insurance is due. I'm shivering just thinking about it.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Dec 2008, 06:24

saltysam wrote:
Markgway wrote:
She's a woman then?
more a fucking bitch actually :twisted: fingers burned twice now,there won't be a 3rd.if i do my wife threatens divorce thanks guys for the comments about my cousin

Yeah, sorry about your cousin.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Dec 2008, 06:25

saltysam wrote:i'm 45 next june need to start growing up i think

Better get your place in Shady Pines organised before your kids do.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 26 Dec 2008, 12:18

My low point of the year was probably watching Quantum of Solace

Bullets 'n' Babes

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