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Auld Lang Syne 2016 & New Year Resolutions 2017
December 29 2016
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RHP User
8 years ago
Was full of ups and downs. I was out of work for the first 5 months and found myself with arthritis, which I used to think was an "Old peoples disease"! Financially it was a struggle. On the upside, my son excelled at school, my guy and I have made plans to go back and see my family in Scotland ( and my partners family in Ireland) next year which is exciting. We are setting up home together, currently viewing houses. This is from 2 people who were never going to have any sort of serious relationship again I met some more of the RHP family in Adelaide, had a great weekend, you guys are fabulous xx My sister is coming over for a few weeks, I havent seen her in 8 years. So 2017 is going to start out positively. Im not making any resolutions but am going to change my diet to try and aleviate the symptoms of the arthritis. Any tips welcome Going to a naturist camp for a weekend. Organising more social events with the rest of the Perthsocialites. Enjoying my life with the people I love. As we have seen this year, we are here for a while, not forever. I wish all the forumites a very happy and positive 2017. Make some awesome memories! xxx
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
2016 was really a year of change for me. The first time in my life I've lived by myself, after my separation, and I have enjoyed the opportunity to figure out what I actually want in my life. I've discovered I really like who I am, and I enjoy my own company. It's been challenging sometimes, but ultimately the best thing I've done in a really long time, for me and for the people around me. My resolutions? I'm going to continue to strive to be true to myself. I'm going to continue saying "yes" to new opportunities, and giving myself permission to say "no" to things that don't feed my soul. I have a tendency to be a chronic people pleaser, particularly in my work life, and can often end up overcommitting myself and consequently dealing with stress and anxiety when the work load builds up. I have started this year taking opportunities to experience more with the people I love, and that will continue into 2017, with my first overseas trip, and a few interstate trips to catch up with some wonderful people. Life is short, and I don't want to reach the end and look back with any regrets. To that end, too, 2017 will see me writing more, for me, and not for work or study.
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PurePeony
8 years ago
Champagnesunsets, you are quite a fighter! Congrats on the wonderful progress in your relationship! You go, girl! Rock 2017! PG, you are very articulate and I've always enjoyed reading your posts. Keep on writing more in 2017! 2016 has been a bitch of a year for me, but it's going to end with a bang... of sorts! Hehehe! It was financially a pretty rough year for me because my employer is suffering from the economic downturn. However, I have recently received a much-needed break with a 2nd job that literally landed on my lap - no interviews, no job application and CV submission! And it has turned out to be an amazing workplace with wonderful new colleagues and I seriously could not have asked for better. My world was shaken recently with the very sudden death of my mum, who died in her sleep less than a month ago. :~( I had to fly home to attend her funeral when my plan was to fly home in Feb 2017 to visit her and family and friends. It was very sudden and shocking to all. It was and still is, a very heartbreaking event. I still find myself thinking that I'll tell her this, or she'll love that, only to remember with a jolt that she's no longer around. :~( She left way too soon and too many of her older friends, colleagues and relatives all thought that they'd go before her given their more advanced age. RIP Mummy. I never got to tell you how much I love you and respect you. There were lots of struggles with health issues throughout 2016 too. I finally resolved to get a better grip of my situation and improve my health. Slowly but surely, I can feel things are changing and I am getting better in certain areas. I feel kinda proud of myself because it isn't easy to continue to look good despite all the health challenges and to finally enact lifestyle changes that defy the odds and do what Drs and medical journals and literature have said is terribly hard to do. Perhaps, God has sent His angels to watch over me afterall. :) I can feel that things are shifting for me in the hmm... for want of a better word, spiritual realm. I think 2016 is the last of more than 10 years of bloody bad luck and bad news. I can't wait to kick 2016's sorry ass into the past! On a cheerier note, I am going to end 2016 on a very high note. I've met an awesome man here who's my fabulous partner-in-crime and we've planned schtuff for the next few days that I'm really excited about and blushing over. He ticks all the boxes so he is a very rare gem indeed! And to top it all off, he's well hung and very horny! Woohoo! Finally, plenty of awesome sex without the dramas. I'm a happy feet penguin! I'll think about 2017 and probably write later. Have a wonderful start to the New Year, peeps! Happy New Year!
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MsSuperFoxy
8 years ago
2016 I was fabulous, 2017 I will be even more fabulous. ๐๐๐ Ms Foxy
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Missb4u
8 years ago
2016 was a year of hard work, work stress and changes. It was also the year my best friend had a heart attack and scared me into living. It has also been a year of firsts On the family front - first child to finish high school off to uni next year accepted into her first preference. On a personal front I started saying Yes instead of living on the fringes. - first venture outside my comfort zone to meet in the city - first kink play party (involving a thorough waxing) - first traveling to Sydney to stay with people I didn't really know (way outside my comfort zone) - first hellfire and going out in public dressed in my underwear - first FFM with an amazing couple - first walk of shame in Sydney while waiting for a cab after the FFM (at least I had a shirt on over my bra, still had guys taking pics from a car, I must have looked a sight then) - first MFM - first writings posted publicly on sites about some erotic encounters 2017 will be a year of saying Yes for me and continuing to push outside my comfort zone. You never know Lovinit you might get to flog me after all ๐ณ
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
Thank you for your lovely comments. And hugs to you. I'm sorry to hear about your mum. Enjoy your New Years celebrations. :-)
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yankmychain56
8 years ago
my 2016 end and 2017 beginning is going to suck, as I will have to deal with about 800 drunk and stoned passengers on a boat from about 6pm to 6am. not going to be fun at all.
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RHP User
8 years ago
I'm so sorry you lost your Mum xx
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RHP User
8 years ago
Huge changes for me. I'm now officially single again after about 23 yrs ๐ I don't like putting too much personal stuff on the forum, except sex of course, so I'll just say I'm happier than I ever imagined I could be, and although various aspects of my life add to that, I'm happy because I'm happy with myself, my new self, and I don't mean just physically, though I am proud of what I've achieved there, but other changes, whole different person to the person I used to be. I appreciate every second, every minute of every day. I love waking up in the morning and excitedly anticipating what the day might bring. Life is a joy and a privilege, and for the first time in my life, is no longer a rehearsal. It's an amazing place to arrive in. I evolved more sexually, again, never dreamed of, well won't get personal there either, but supremely happy. Financially challenged, bills piling up lol but try to stay positive and surge on. I also wish everyone Happy New Year and health and happiness for 2017 ๐
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PatchworkGirl
8 years ago
Summer, I'm glad the meet and greet was a bright spot for you - you deserve joy! And yay for birthday celebrations. Missb, I love that phrase "saying yes instead of living on the fringes". That sums up where I'm at too. Hugs to you, lovely lady.
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RHP User
8 years ago
An uneventful year for me, thankfully.I worked hard, I padded my nest slightly more to my taste( painted the walls blue and white and put a garden in : ) and i treated myself to an overseas holiday again. There was a brief mutual-attempt-at-a-relationship with an old friend, and it's nice that, after it didn't eventuate, we seem to be comfortable friends again.I also maintained the annual habit of visiting my small family again in Cairns...not always easy from far-flung Perth.I find I cherish those family visits more each year. And Peony...I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mum.
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RHP User
8 years ago
Reflecting on 2016, well it's been a roller coaster but that's what life's about. Good, bad and ugly the lies and bullshit and then the goodness which always shines through.... 2017 I am going to slow down a bit :) accept what is in front on me. Treat others how I would love to be treated and definately move away quicker from the negative things that hurt my soul. No more compromising myself for others. Another year that I wish health and happiness to all my family and friends, life is amazing keep smiling xoxo - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
Best new year would be to have a couple profile with mr dreamy he he he if not go totally opposite and only seek women and explore that side mmmmm such beautiful creatures - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
Not to take my health for granted this year with a biopsy and a scary wait....(all clear luckily) so not sure how I want to focus 2017 but I have promised myself I will spend less time on rhp trying to find a willing sexual partner and just use my toys more...life is way to short to waste time talking bs. Happy and healthy 2017 to all rhpers xxx
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RHP User
8 years ago
Huge love to you and your family - very sorry to hear about the sudden death of your mum xx
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RHP User
8 years ago
2016 was huge... lots of ups and some downs, but the end result has been understanding myself, fully, for the first time in my life, then acknowledging and embracing me. In the process I decided to risk my relationship of 23 years and trust that my husband to loves me enough to allow me to be me, and it has made us closer and stronger than ever, and has absolutely saved our marriage (but the decision making stuffs prior was bloody tough!). I have also made some amazing friends, who have changed my life, fill me with joy and make me question just how straight I really am ;) No major resolutions for me, apart from continued growth. Reflection is a great way to close out the year, thanks PP - happy New Year x
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RHP User
8 years ago
I'll be taking things easier - less stress. Cutting back from 50hrs week (with no overtime) to 38. More mountain walking, mountain bike riding, camping and things I enjoy.
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MsJonesy
8 years ago
For change is growing in me. 2016 was a hellish year at work which meant I lost my way and over focused on the ridiculous workload and competing priorites instead of myself. Always putting others first is also not a healthy position to take; it ends up defining you and your relationships, whether it be personal or professional. It's time for change, not sure what that may be.....new job, travel..... I don't know yet. However I am ready for change.
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RHP User
8 years ago
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother..hugs xxQ
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RHP User
8 years ago
Completely changed me..I had some hard realisations and had to come to terms with issues around my quality of life and he I had to,at least for now focus on me.Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
I just heard fireworks going off, continued for a little bit, then stopped, probably around about the same moment they realised they were an hour early. It was 10.59 hahaha lmao ๐๐๐ and now I can hear sirens ๐ never a dull moment in Perth. I had to bale on my plans for tonight, but hope everyone is having a great night. It's already 2017 on the East Coast, poor old Perth dragging it's feet still has another hour left of 2016 What can I do for the last hour of the year, oh yeah, post shit on rhp forums ๐๐
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RHP User
8 years ago
No-one is more important than you. Look after yourself first. Others can wait their turn. When you get to them, you'll be better for it, and so will they ๐ And find your inner self, I suspect you found her already lol but now tweaking your life re another comment you made about letting people go. Sometimes necessary to be happy and healthy and surge ahead. Not always popular changes, not in my case, I have family members barely speaking to me lol actually one sister never did anyway, so no great loss there. Superior human being.....apparently๐ Muggles sigh they really are a different species, or is that us? ๐๐
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PurePeony
8 years ago
...to all of you sweet, caring souls. Mothers are the #1 ladies in our lives and to lose one's mum means that one is now 1/2 an orphan. In the 10 years that I have been in Melbourne, I've lost all three grandparents and now, my mum. :'( Soon, I shall be truly alone in this world. I just spotted an interesting headline on a magazine cover - Loneliness, the new epidemic. Ok... taking a deep breath and moving on!
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PurePeony
8 years ago
- continue with my healthy lifestyle drive by nourishing myself well and improving my fitness; - save more; - complete the refurbishment of my abode. Cull the collection of books, etc and get new furniture, etc I'm keeping it simple and achievable to set myself up for success. Is that cheating? :P
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RHP User
8 years ago
Happy New Year ๐ you're not alone. You have me ๐๐ xx
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RHP User
8 years ago
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On_Safari
8 years ago
That's 7yrs of off and on crap over with....didn't think I'd broken any mirrors๐ 2017 is going to be the year for setting up our lives for future prosperity. However it happens, my business plan gets submitted somewhere, change of jobs, towns, countries, family dynamics; it doesn't matter. This will be a year of action not reaction. I'm not making any resolutions, change however is inevitable and this year I would like to be the Driver and not the Passenger. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE we've all been given a 365 page book to write, make it a good one! ๐ Indy
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On_Safari
8 years ago
I dread the thought of losing my parents, into their 80's now. All I'd like to say is....don't be lonely, be the AMAZING PERSON your Mum always believed you to be and never doubt that somewhere, somehow she's watching over you. Hugs ~ Indy xx
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RHP User
8 years ago
Thank you for your kind words.As the saying goes,you can't choose your family but you can choose your friends .hugs Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
For me 2016 was a year of self discovery...of making mistakes and taking stock of what is important to me. Great learning. I made some amazing new friends and culled some who were bringing me down rather than lifting me up. 2017 is going to be amazing (I'm sending out the positivity to make sure lol) PP....So sorry to hear about your mother... xxx
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PurePeony
8 years ago
... for the sympathies. Sorry for my late response - I haven't been active in the forums and have missed reading the posts till now. On Safari, your new photo is smashing! It looks like a magazine cover! *thumbs up!
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RHP User
8 years ago
In the Pilbara, it's Old Langs Iron.
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