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2014 Reflections

December 31 2014

So we are about to launch into the new year in a few hours. A new beginning, resetting our psychological mindset to Looking back, reflecting on what has happened to me... Well a lot. Life changing. 2014 has been memorable as the year of sexual awakening for me as I plunged myself into the rhp pool. For the first time, I have expanded beyond the vanilla walls of sexuality. Learnt about life outside monogamy and it aint dirty at all. Being on RHP has opened my eyes into another facet of myself I have not dared discover, nor explored. Having multiple partners without commitment, visiting and enjoying the perks of a swinging club, learning about sex toys I dare not ask before, learning about kinks that may or may not appeal to me, and most of all, meeting other people who are in the same boat as I am. I just felt more liberated and 'normal' as I am among kin. It would be very difficult, actually unimaginable, to revert to my old vanilla ways. Thanks to the forum and all the contributors. And the lovely men I have met. Looking at the evolution of my profile pics, in the 11 months I have been here, the first 2 trimester of my tenure here sees me fully clothed and face hidden at all times. by the November, I am splayed out naked (albeit tastefully IMO) on my bed. Lol. Unthinkable position to do when I first joined. So share with us what 2014 was for you. Annus horribilis or Annus mirabilis? Happy Horny New Year Folks.

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    The fourth one in a row. Hoping for sunshine, love and peace in 2015. For me, and all x

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Started off fantastic with our wedding and honeymoon but then turned to shit about half way through for many reasons, thankfully we have helped each other through it. Cant wait to hit the reset button in 11 hours time and start a fresh! Happy New Year everybody!

  • Twisted_Mister

    Twisted_Mister

    10 years ago

    At 11.59 tonight I will be giving the finger to 2014. Lowlights include, but are not limited to: - Finalising a divorce (although that was probably a positive) - Downsizing from house to unit, for over $40K less than expected - Being continually injured since April, and unable to properly exercise - Change in job role, far more responsibility for the same coin! - A continuing six month drought!!! Still, being the positive soul I am, I'm confident 2015 will treat me better. They still sell Wild Turkey, so it's not all bad..... :) - Posted from rhpmobile

  • Hottie1

    Hottie1

    10 years ago

    My brother spent over 3 weeks in intensive care, one in a coma, but he is still here with us. My beautiful man was diagnosed with cancer in July, he has had surgery to remove a kidney and has been slowly recovering. I've just had surgery too. My gorgeous son was trying to complete year twelve amongst all this. So, I do have lots to be grateful for becAusE we have all come out of it changed, some better (health wise) some frail but still fighting strong. All the best to everyone for 2015. Mary and Andy xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    I have nothing to complain about in my real life, it is awesome, usually is. My sex life on the other hand has seen a lot of ups and downs. I had great experiences in Sydney which were fun, travelled a bit to meet people. I also had some no so good experiences but as far as how bad things can get, I should be thankful that nothing truly terrible has ever happened to me.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    I won't be back on until next year so enjoy the night, good luck with any new year resolutions and stay safe tonight.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    January 2014 started out flat, then went dramatically downhill mid year with the sudden passing of a close family member. Its been a very sad and lack lustre year and have decided not to celebrate it tonight.*Here's looking forward to the tide turning in 2015 ... Cheers everyone HugsLG

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    Happy New year sweetie. It has been a privilege to have met you on the few occasions we have shared. Enjoy the night and jeep out of tge papers. Lol

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    I put up a very similar post earlier this morning..I don't know where it"s gone though.Spooky 😉xxFreya

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Definitely a roller coaster ride for me. A year filled with loss, regret and sadness balanced with hard work, dedication and maturity. I will look at 2014 as a defining moment in my life, and hopefully become a better man for it. Happy new year everyone.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    I had a great year except a bad back...but when this is all I will have next year I am lucky again. Some of my friend had to fight much bad health scares and when I look back to 2014 mine was beautiful. I visited my family and my 80 year old mum, which will visit me in March. I can't complain about nothing, because I get most of the time what ever I am asking for. I wish for myself for 2015 I stay this calm, healthy and grateful for all I have and how I live. So I will smile and as we Germans say slide into the next year, Hicks HAPPY 2015 RHP folks

  • MsJonesy

    MsJonesy

    10 years ago

    It has been a good year for me. Work has been insane but I have managed for the most part to keep the stress levels under control. I enjoy being challenged and it has certainly provided plenty of that! Through RHP I have met gorgeous people, many of whom are now friends regardless of our 'play' status. There are people I met through M&Gs in Sydney, Qld and here in Melbourne; fun, charming, cheeky and engaging people who help clear the cobwebs gathered in the conservative professional world I inhabit. I am sure I'll be making more journeys up the eastern seaboard next year to stay in contact.... and am hoping some make the southbound journey to have fun in our beautiful city. May 2015 be a positive and fulfilling year for you all; life is to be embraced and celebrated! xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    I won't bore you with the details. Bring on 2015.

  • Mr_MrsAraps

    Mr_MrsAraps

    10 years ago

    Twisted, am the same as you in that I have finalised the divorce not too long ago and that is definitely a positive for me though I upscaled from an small rentL to house a couple of weeks ago which is a big plus too. Saints as sinners was a massive highlight this year with a great bunch of people :-) Looking forward to a great 2015 :-) Cheers, W - Posted from rhpmobile

  • ArtsyLusttty

    ArtsyLusttty

    10 years ago

    It had happened in November 2013 and since then... - lost lots of friends and having NO good and close friends throughout 2014. I was pretty withdrawn and quiet as a mouse; - suffered health-wise; been through ups and downs with the pain I have suffered; and - the official restructure at work in April which made the work somewhat lonelier and an unhappy place to work in. I am with Twisted_Mister- to flick my middle finger to 2014 lol... Hopefully the year of 2015 will treat me better and to be stronger person than before. Wishing you ALL forumites a Happy New Year! :) Lots of love, hugs and kisses, s3d :)

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    Great minds think alike? Haha. My mind not so great. Happy new year. Nice pic btw.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    The last 12 months have had more ups and downs than the elevator at the Hyatt, but after a family member moved in with me, he gave me the motivation to self improve, join a gym, loose some weight and positive thinking. I have again met a few wonderful people who I keep in touch with. While I still haven't found miss right, I will continue to enjoy the spoils of open mindedness and fun on all levels. Bring on 2015, going to be an awesome year. Stay safe and have fun redhotpieians. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • inspirit

    inspirit

    10 years ago

    ...of letting go a lot to make room for newer and better things to come in 2015. Happies to everyone for a sparkling 2015

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    Mary. I can relate. My year started really badly with My 85yr old mother suffering a stroke on Australia day thus year. Nearly killed her and I put my life on hold for a few weeks to look after her. She lives in the country clise yo family but ee were alk affected as our matriarch was in close yo death. The whole clan congregated around her. Sister and her family fr UK. My brother in Germany and his family. And all of us around Australia. It was beautiful to see how strong our family ties were and her stroke ttested our support and bonds. We took turns at the hospital nursing her frail body to health. A strong woman of faith, positivity and filial piety, she willed herself to walk talk and be normal again. 2014 is a year of testing our resilience and we have all passed with flying colors. 2015 can only get better.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    It was certainly a different year for me. First half was pretty much the same groundhog day life that had been repeated for years. At the end of June my wife of 19 years decides she now likes women and within 2 weeks I'm out the door to rebuild my shattered life. The first couple of months by myself were hard and I was at a very low point. Things for me have improved the last couple of months. I'm very happy with the people I currently have in my life and have been very grateful for everyone's friendship and help. I've had time to think about myself a little more and have given up smoking, started doing more regular exercise and improved my diet. The finances are slowly getting back on track. I'm glad 2014 is done and I am looking forward to 2015 being a much more positive one for me

  • Missb4u

    Missb4u

    10 years ago

    but not as bad as 2013, and just as a final kick in the guts I've been sick for the last week of it. So I say go fuck yourself 2014 2015 better be a good one

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    2014 has been the year from hell. Felt like I was standing in front of numerous ball pitching machines trying to dodge things coming at me from all directions. I've been reflecting on this year trying to focus on positives with limited success. "When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person that walked in. That's what this storm is all about." May 2015 bring the sunshine. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year. Sara x - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    9pm and watching Wife only ten houses away with so called best friend ?? My children ??? Yep sAd as it comes

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    With the calendar being changed numerous times in our history, and with certain Orthodox still using the Julian calendar, and later on we have Chinese New Year, I just go by my birthday as being the start of a new year for me. This year hasn't been a good one, but for me it's still going so you never know. Since I do still celebrate the world's new year, though for the festivities that come with it, Happy New Year to you all! - Posted from rhpmobile

  • 6exxy

    6exxy

    10 years ago

    Ha ha ha you make me laugh 👏☺️😘

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    2014 as a whole has been hideous, I won't go into it all but I'm glad to see the back of 2014. I have had some highs throughout the year too but alot of lows On a positive side, I have met some awesome guys and girls from RHP and look forward to many more get togethers And all you can eat yum cha's with said awesome people 😊

  • normangela

    normangela

    10 years ago

    Another year older & wiser, made some new friends & had many fun adventures. There was as many ups as there were downs but the ups make it all worth while.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    What doesn't kill you can only make you stronger..Nietsche ..This has been my year xx Freya

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    It was a crap year all round

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    10 years ago

    Now that we are in 2015 - I am going to finish my uncompleted goals of 2014, which I should've done in 2013 because I promised 2012 and planned in 2011. 2016 see how I go for new plans/goals.... Foxy

  • On_Safari

    On_Safari

    10 years ago

    "A friend took me to the most amazing place the other day. It's called the Augusteum. Octavian Augustus built it to house his remains. When the barbarians came they trashed it a long with everything else. The great Augustus, Rome's first true great emperor. How could he have imagined that Rome, the whole world as far as he was concerned, would be in ruins. It's one of the quietest, loneliest places in Rome. The city has grown up around it over the centuries. It feels like a precious wound, a heartbreak you won't let go of because it hurts too good. We all want things to stay the same. Settle for living in misery because we're afraid of change, of things crumbling to ruins. Then I looked at around to this place, at the chaos it has endured - the way it has been adapted, burned, pillaged and found a way to build itself back up again. And I was reassured, maybe my life hasn't been so chaotic, it's just the world that is, and the real trap is getting attached to any of it. Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to transformation." ~ Muse on that with me for a moment....

  • On_Safari

    On_Safari

    10 years ago

    Lost a career that was my life and a the 6 figure income not so important. Left my marriage, my children. Lived in my car, lost friends & made real ones. Experienced cruelty and unasked for kindness. Have had 9 jobs in the last 2yrs, some good some bad ALL beneficial on their own merit in enhancing my ability as sn employee. I've moved town, went overseas, had cosmetic surgery to fix the visible, lived alone in a huge house, cried, hated and felt helpless, adrift, alone..... I've burnt up $220k in 12mths and am now totally penniless, jobless but I have a home, and now my youngest has come to live with me. The future for the moment is uncertain. I have a divorce to finalise, a new career to find and a myriad of other challenges I've deferred to the final hour. This morning I woke thinking things have gone full circle again, new year, new places, new people, saying goodbye to some friends and making new ones. One thing's for certain though. If the last 5yrs has taught me anything it's that NOTHING lasts forever. Nothing stays bad, nothing can't be solved, nothing has to remain the same and sometimes you can do nothing about it. Yes Twisted dear I'm flipping the bird and mooning 2014. 2015 may not be any easier either BUT I'm in control of everything or at least how I react to it. Life is good really, I have my health, my children and so far I'm not living in the car again! Haha it's all in your perspective. The beginning of the year might have some of the detritus from the past 5yrs in it BUT that too shall soon pass. Bring it on I say, 2015 can only get better overall because ruin IS the road to transformation. And my transformation is a Gift. ~ (huge smile) Indy xx

  • On_Safari

    On_Safari

    10 years ago

    9 jobs in last 4yrs!! Sheesh

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Inspiring at least..i hope 2015 is a good year coming your way...and everyone else who has had such a bad 2014! Mine has been quite good in comparison, had a few very hard years begore that with many changes up and down, but 2014 has helped me find some peace and hapiness within myself, which i am hoping to hang onto and extend upon in 2015! Happy New Year to all!

  • Lovinit28andKC72

    Lovinit28andKC72

    10 years ago

    Has been a year that I will never forget, I've learnt, grown, forgiven, let go, moved on, changed and started a new chapter in my story yet again.... 2015, what will it be? Well I guess I'll just have to wait and see what it brings to me, what it gives me, what it teaches me, nothing I can't handle I'm sure..... Happy New Year everyone, lovinit and all it has to offer.......💋

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    Glad to see yiu back. Still lurking around the forum? Haha. May your new year be better. I have met you st a couple of the melb meet and greets. I never knew. But not the place to pour your grief to anyone. I understand. You are such a nice guy to talk to. Warm hugs My friend. Oh, Nice pics btw. You are getting better and better with your selfies and your fashion sense. Lol. Just kidding on the latter. Xxx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Looks like we all have had a great 2014 !! Lol Thank God its 2015 - Posted from rhpmobile

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    10 years ago

    I love the fact I'll be leaving a whole year behind me, no matter if it was good, bad or average. I like that kind of closure. I love this feeling of starting over again and having a fresh year ahead of me, filled with new chances, new experiences and beginnings. It's quite exciting. Foxy

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    Quoting 'Warning69' 9pm and watching Wife only ten houses away with so called best friend ?? My children ??? Yep sAd as it comes Yes. Sad. But hey. You are well and strong and there is another year for you to make your life better.... Wishing you better health and fortune. Focus on yourself and what makes you happy... Hope you have wonderful friends and family to talk to and be there when you need them. Warm hugs. xxx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    My year was okay. No real lows and no real highs, everything was just right. Well, mediocre really. I had a great holiday, and unfortunately got slack so put on too much weight. So the first part of 2015 will be looking after the luscious bod and getting my sexy back. 2014 was a strange one, famous people committing suicide, people being beheaded, planes dropping out of the sky, people killing their children, starvation, floods, earth quakes and the Sydney Siege. Life can really suck balls but I always remember how lucky I am to live here, life is good. I wish everyone a orgasmic 2015, lots of fun, laughter and good health. xx

  • Violetincredible

    Violetincredible

    10 years ago

    My 2014 was surprising and totally unpredictable- good things and bad things but this time last year I would never have even considered doing the things and being in the situations I have been in the last 12 months... But I've discovered a lot about myself and I have discovered that I have so much more to discover... 😋🌟👀 Xxviolet

  • inspirit

    inspirit

    10 years ago

  • TallBaldSexy

    TallBaldSexy

    10 years ago

    Well Sorry I'm late, Ive been trying to pen something but those legs kept distracting me. 2012 - 2014 punch, battle, struggle, survive, learn, grow, become more aware, identify & prescribe goals to pursue to further grow, smile, laugh out loud, live life for fun, partake in naughty sex. 2015 >>>>>>>> Just the last one above.. SAxx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    My year turned upside down when I found out the love of my life was cheating on me..... Life has got way better since I kicked him to the kerb (and dont have to put up with him sponging off me anymore!) I had the best NYE and I'm looking forward to my overseas holiday soon!!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    My year turned upside down when I found out the love of my life was cheating on me..... Life has got way better since I kicked him to the kerb (and dont have to put up with him sponging off me anymore!) I had the best NYE and I'm looking forward to my overseas holiday soon!!

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    Quoting 'Meeka100' My year was okay. No real lows and no real highs, everything was just right. Well, mediocre really. I had a great holiday, and unfortunately got slack so put on too much weight. So the first part of 2015 will be looking after the luscious bod and getting my sexy back. I think you and I and the gazillions of females on this side and around the world are on the same page wrt this.... so see you sweating it next to me on the rhp threadmill... Lol. Happy new year...

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    Quoting 'Violetincredible' My 2014 was surprising and totally unpredictable- good things and bad things but this time last year I would never have even considered doing the things and being in the situations I have been in the last 12 months... But I've discovered a lot about myself and I have discovered that I have so much more to discover... 😋🌟👀 Xxviolet As per my OP, i get you my dear. A wonderful time for enlightenment. And so much more to learn...Beautiful. Blessed year to you!!!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    The start to 2014 wasn't great. My son turned 21 and I couldn't get there until the day after his birthday due to being surrounded by fires, but I made it in time for his party. My daughter had her deb and loved it and a wonderful Easter back in NSW with my family. Then June happened. My mum died, shortly followed by my dad and within weeks after that a member of my family got sick and for a short time I felt that life was just too hard and couldn't cope with stepping foot outside my house to face life. The past 6 months have been hell but I made a wonderful friend, my rock. And a friend who I lost contact with got in touch with me to offer condolences when she heard that my dad had died and we stayed in touch since then. I've learnt it's when you go through times like this that you find out who your true friends are. The ones that are still there through the bad times and not afraid to ask if you're ok and express concerns about your well being. Yesterday afternoon my daughter was offered and apprenticeship (school based) in cheffing. This is her dream come true. So last night was truly a celebration in our household. I hope this great start to the year keeps on through to December 2015. It looks like 2014 hasn't been a good year for many people, so I truly hope 2015 is a huge improvement for us all with happiness, success and health. Happy New Year RHP'ers. xx - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Great topic. I must admit I do lurk in the forums... I'm usually a couple of days behind and I usually find that whatever opinions I have on a topic have been well covered by lots of other people, or more often than not I have no experience in the topic being discussed. I have learnt a lot from lots of different posters in the 5 or so months of lurking. Joining RHP and plucking up the courage to go to the first Melbourne meet and greet at a very low point in my life were possibly the best decisions I made in 2014. It's definitely helped me head into 2015 with a much more positive outlook on life. The selfies have improved since I got a new phone... I thought I'd put up a new pic for the new year. I hope everyone's 2015 is better than their 2014

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    has been a year of growth...it has been a year for identifying some flaws, acknowledging them and planning a method to deal with them... 2015.... Will be the year I put them behind me 😊 - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    2014 was awful for me in many ways from both a personal and professional point of view. So frustrated a couple of days ago when I remembered the high hopes that I had for 2014, that just never materialised despite my best intentions and efforts. I really don't want to be experiencing exactly the same thing in 12 months time, like some sort of Ground Hog 'year'. But at the moment I'm just not sure what I need to do to stop that from happening, considering I thought I had a good game plan for 2014 :/ To the others who have also had a crap year, I hope that 2015 really is so much better for you than 2014. To those of you who had a good 2014, I say thank goodness at least some of us had good time :) Most definitely giving the big finger to 2014, but remaining cautious about 2015 at this point, Elle xx

  • passion8_l

    passion8_l

    10 years ago

    and I'm very happy to see the end of it but there were some good moments and it has ended well so I'm feeling a little more positive about 2015. Whatever happens though I know that I will get through it just as I have every other challenge that life has thrown at me. In the end that's all I can do, that's all any of us can do and it beats the alternative despite what we might think at the time. Happy new year everyone, may 2015 be a kick arse year for all. xxx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Completely changed career paths for the better, and am enjoying what I do now far more than my previous job. Learnt a bit more about myself and also who I considered friends, whilst making new ones along the way. I guess 2014 for me was a transitional year. Nothing overly exciting, nothing overly dull. Probably didn't get as much as I wanted out of my sex life, but I've been busy and stressed out for extended periods of time which probably screwed that all up. 2015 looks much more optimistic in every regard, so here's to a good year. Hopefully the world in a general sense can unscrew itself a bit too, what with all of the events that have gone down - especially in the political and socioeconomic scopes. Seems there was a lot more uproar and violence alongside disasters this year than usual.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Such a busy year for me with so many challenges met along the way... A year filled with reflection but also accompanied with personal growth and lessons learnt but best of all slowly letting go of some old anxietys At least one fantasy lived out by having a chance meet up with an awesome couple who couldn't have welcomed me more...an amazing experience one I'll remember I'm left feeling positive about entering 2015... Hoping to build on my experiences 😃

  • raunchy_grrr

    raunchy_grrr

    10 years ago

    2014 started with disaster on the 1st with floods an been flooded in for the 1st 3 days an the year that followed was of some what the same the water levels rose an fell an then the walls of the dam burst an caved destroying all i knew , i had a person i thought did not care practically push me out of my job ....her been the boss .....but looking back she had my best interest in her decison for me to take a long leave ....... knowing full well that would be the end of my employment as i moved 7 hours away in that week an if it had not been for that lady i probably would have continued to go about my shit like nothing had happened pretending ....so to her i thank her for the tough love she gave me when i had no one else around to do so.... The following 2 months were reconnecting with family an friends i left behind. All the while i dont think with out them i would have made it out of this year, or as positive or confident that the descisions i made an i am still making about the depleted dam are the right an of the best interest of those concerened. I beacame a little selfish an put me first not 5th an took a trip to bali an had a few tats done as had struggled in four years to actually get one booked an done for one reason or another lol. 2015 for me is going to be no looking back no reget an self sabotaging my progress when things are going good. my 3 main aims as ridiculous simple have my house a place of happiness an joy to stop filling the void with been a push over with my kids an to move from where we are to a house thats functional for us all.... simple things lol. I could have stayed down but i have stood with my head high an reaching for what i know i can get 2015 i am looking forward to moving forward to letting go an been happy with what is, i hope 2015 is amazing for you all x x

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Great post Lily! My muggle world has had more downs than ups, but my swinging world has only gotten better! I literally now have more RHP friends than muggle friends, and that was the most awesome thing that 2014 was for me. Hanging with the right people helps you find and accept yourself, and i can only hope that the people I have met this year feel the same way. I have discovered more confidence in myself in the last year solely because of this new world, Im happy to admit Im a chat addict but hey, online socializing is still socializing and I have made many new friends because of it ;) I look forward to meeting all of you this year! xx

  • Hottie1

    Hottie1

    10 years ago

    What I didn't say in my post was a big whole hearted thank you. I've learnt a lot about myself through many of you. From some of you I've learnt to speak my mind, say it how it is (yes, you might see yourself in this comment), from many of you I have experienced such compassion and care when I have asked the personal questions, I've laughed at many a comments and cried with some of your comments because they resonate so much with my life experiences. I'm going to be a bit selfish and say I want more of that in 2015 ☺️ And I want to meet some of my RHP idols. I've met one already, I'm going to get to know her a little better in 2015! Mary xx

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    Quoting 'wiccan_beltane' The start to 2014 wasn't great. My son turned 21 and I couldn't get there until the day after his birthday due to being surrounded by fires, but I made it in time for his party. My daughter had her deb and loved it and a wonderful Easter back in NSW with my family. Then June happened. My mum died, shortly followed by my dad and within weeks after that a member of my family got sick and for a short time I felt that life was just too hard and couldn't cope with stepping foot outside my house to face life. The past 6 months have been hell but I made a wonderful friend, my rock. And a friend who I lost contact with got in touch with me to offer condolences when she heard that my dad had died and we stayed in touch since then. I've learnt it's when you go through times like this that you find out who your true friends are. The ones that are still there through the bad times and not afraid to ask if you're ok and express concerns about your well being. Yesterday afternoon my daughter was offered and apprenticeship (school based) in cheffing. This is her dream come true. So last night was truly a celebration in our household. I hope this great start to the year keeps on through to December 2015. It looks like 2014 hasn't been a good year for many people, so I truly hope 2015 is a huge improvement for us all with happiness, success and health. Happy New Year RHP'ers. xx - Posted from rhpmobile My late condolence to you wrt to your parents. Must be very hard for you and hope you are doing well. And congratulations to you with the successes of your children. You must be very proud. This is a touching subject for me and can relate. As a person who nearly lost my mother in 2014, the pain of losing a much loved person is unbearable. It is interesting how we take people for granted until we either lose them or close to that. The positive thing about my mom's stroke is it solidified our bonds some more and definitely the petty stuff that occurs between siblings (not much in our case, thank goodness) have been put into perspective and we have supported each other more. I am so lucky to have such wonderful loving family, thanks to the values that our parents have imposed on us. I wish you the best, take care and hope to bump into you again in the next Melb Meet and Greet (HInt: Ralf, and KissK )

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    As part of your New Year's resolution, get your double-posting sorted out!!! But seriously, wishing you well with moving on. sounds like you are in a better space. Cheers bella.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    My year has been mostly very painful. Huge learning curve. RHP rescued it just in time. Thank you S for introducing me. Thank you to the friends I have met and thank you to all those that post in the forums. You do not know how much a part of my journey you are. Happy New Year x

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    started the year ok them March hit me with cervical cancer. Three ops in four weeks revealed a blood clotting problem. Mid year had me fighting with hubby who couldn't handle me having cancer for the third time. Spent time sleeping on the lounge while we sorted things out. All fairly good till my daughter had a premmie baby and blames me for the stress I caused her with my illness. September saw a student make false allegations against me that were found to be unsubstantiated due to the fact I was in hospital when I supposedly did what they claimed. Still trying to have the mark removed from my record with the education department. Late November brought more problems with my blood and bone marrow and now awaiting results to see if I have leukemia. Will know the results tomorrow. So here's hoping 2015 will bring good news and good health. I wish everyone a fantastic year with good health and friends. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    2014 was a good year for me as it needed to be as the previous couple of years were not so good. So hopefully the trend keeps going up throughout 2015. Saying that though looking at the big picture 2014 was not so good for the world in general, to much death, destruction and poverty. Let's hope we all have a peaceful, safe prosperous year. Happy New Year all

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    I made a few New Year's Resolutions for 2014 and I'm glad I kept them. It made living with "family" so much easier due to my conscious effort. At least I can honestly declare that I avoided being labelled "The Troublemaker" . 2014 was also the "Year of Change". I went from being an ordinary, mundane housewife to a "sexy", "hot", "most appealing" and "wanted" lady !!! I ventured out and met 15 RHP Men !!!All have interesting Life stories. Not one man, would I consider boring !!! 2014 was the year that I decided to be "brave" by having an "extra-marital affair" also for the first time in 33 years !!! Though my 2014 RHP "record" in "Intimacy with Men" is "1 Failed Attempt" and "1 Success", I hope to see the start of 2015 improve on that !!! Amy

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Quoting 'libbylou' started the year ok them March hit me with cervical cancer. Three ops in four weeks revealed a blood clotting problem. Mid year had me fighting with hubby who couldn't handle me having cancer for the third time. Spent time sleeping on the lounge while we sorted things out. All fairly good till my daughter had a premmie baby and blames me for the stress I caused her with my illness. September saw a student make false allegations against me that were found to be unsubstantiated due to the fact I was in hospital when I supposedly did what they claimed. Still trying to have the mark removed from my record with the education department. Late November brought more problems with my blood and bone marrow and now awaiting results to see if I have leukemia. Will know the results tomorrow. So here's hoping 2015 will bring good news and good health. I wish everyone a fantastic year with good health and friends. - Posted from rhpmobile Oh you poor thing, that's a terrible way to start any year! Hope everything comes back negative regarding the cancer and you've beaten it. I'm sure you'll be able to fight the allegations successfully too, as you can definitely prove you were in hospital fighting off a life threatening complication! Wish you all the best for 2015, stay positive and the body will follow!

  • Hottie1

    Hottie1

    10 years ago

    how selfish of you to get cancer? Really you're to blame? I have learnt in 2014 is cancer does not discriminate and I'm having my everything crossed for you and hope you get good news at the doctors. My thoughts and absolute best wishes are with you. Mary xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Good luck today, my thoughts are with you.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Exactly a year ago I got some serious brain troubles and was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. A craniotomy (the kind of surgery where they shave your hair and open up your skull) was scheduled for ten weeks later, only to be cancelled a few days beforehand.That was a bloody roller coaster! I was told I had some severe birth defects in my arteries surgeons couldn't fix, so now I'm just managing the migraines and other symptoms. Still, it wasn't the brain tumour they thought at first, so I feel blessed, especially after reading some of the posts here. I hope 2015 brings you all good health.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    I know this sounds weird but I heard that eating an apple when the symptoms first begin could help ..hugs xx Freya

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    10 years ago

    Have you ever had Bowen therapy ?

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    How terrible and so sorry to hear that. All I can say is that I do wish you have better health and may you be in a better space this year. Lily xxx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Isn't Bowen for healing soft tissue injuries? I doubt it could fix the arteries in my head. Freya, I might try that.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    A year of firsts for me... late bloomer here, so everything a typical person these days first achieves in their teens, I have only achieved in 2014. And then some! Not all good news though, I am no longer with the first lady that fell in love with me (and vice versa) last year; the one that first took a chance with me. (Though this was mainly a mutual, good-natured parting, and we still stay in contact). However that was the catalyst for all this "finding myself" lately, not to mention using further sexual connection with others as a way of sustaining confidence and avoiding falling into a really dark place.

  • TallBaldSexy

    TallBaldSexy

    10 years ago

    Quoting 'Meander' Exactly a year ago I got some serious brain troubles and was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. A craniotomy (the kind of surgery where they shave your hair and open up your skull) was scheduled for ten weeks later, only to be cancelled a few days beforehand.That was a bloody roller coaster! I was told I had some severe birth defects in my arteries surgeons couldn't fix, so now I'm just managing the migraines and other symptoms. Still, it wasn't the brain tumour they thought at first, so I feel blessed, especially after reading some of the posts here. I hope 2015 brings you all good health. Ive not read this whole thread but I did read this post...Luckily enough you are a mountain of resilience. Yes it would worry you - like any human being. But it will never ever control you. You will master it and in doing such empower yourself coming out the end stronger than before this started. SA

  • TallBaldSexy

    TallBaldSexy

    10 years ago

    of where our forums are heading.... LO regardless of those legs, thank you for posting this one. SA

  • Seachange

    Seachange

    10 years ago

    You are welcome... Occassionally threads like this is beneficial as they humanize the rhp members. That we are more than members here driven by sex alone. We are privileged to witness their story making them less of the avatar that we come across in the forum. It just brings to home that whatever we say may have long term repercussion on the psyche on other people. Hence we must consciously try to act responsibly in our response and interaction with them. However, if we do slip then we must be aware of it and make amends. Thank you people for your honesty and sharing your stories. See more of you in the new year...

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    Thanks. I'll be at the next Meet & Greet and look forward to catching up :-)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    ...it sure wasn't a great one but I have my health and I never take that for granted. RHP has become a great part of my life too. The only downside has been my employment situation but that turned out to nowhere as bad as threatened to be, with a bit of a tangential shift in career direction being a change for the better. I'd like to offer my best wishes to those facing health problems and hope that they can improve their health by the end of the year. On health related matters I have some trepidation about this coming year as I woken by a call from a cousin in NZ telling me Mum is in hospital after an allergic reaction to some of her medication...it's now obvious that nearly 93 years of age she's not going to go on for ever. Happy New Year to all at RHP

  • RHP

    RHP User

    10 years ago

    It certainly has been a year of ups & downs, it started off pretty rough with my dear mother passing away from cancer. She was such a stoic woman to the end. Very sad to see her go but pleased she finally did after years of pain & suffering. Now I know we've all probably been trough it & it's the pain & grief from ex's & the finalising of assets etc but eventually that ended good. It's been on the up after all that. A new house, a new knee (ACL recon), better health & fitness, got back into gliding, a new car & to finish the year off I had an awesome Xmas with my family. Bring on 2015 & wishing everyone good health & prosperity & look forward to meeting many RHP members. - Posted from rhpmobile