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lynnie · Chanel

How was your 2006? What do you want in 2007?

kenzie · Chanel

Good Poll.

2006

~ I moved foward with my career, got a title change and more responsibilities.

~ I got rid of Stupid once and for all.

~ I moved into my own place, no roommates, no boyfriends. Just me.

~ I took more classes in graphic and multi-media design that have boosted my career and prepared me for grad school.

~ I had a really messy, yearlong situation with McStubborn that is on the cusp of being figured out.

~ I got back in touch with some old friends who once meant a lot to me and now do again.

~ Through all of the crazy dating, the Hamburger Diaries, Stupid, McStubborn, E, et al, I've really gotten to know myself better and really know what I want. I've discovered that some of the things that I thought I wanted weren't really what I wanted when I actually found them. I've surprised myself with some of the changes I've gone through, but overall, I'm a stronger, happier, more independent person than I was at the start of 2006.

2007

~ Get a raise and an assistant to go with that title change and increased responsibilities.

~ Start grad school in the fall.

~ Move away from PA.

~ Finally figure things out with McStubborn and get on with my life, either with him or without him.

~ Take a vacation. I haven't had a real vacation in nearly 5 years.

~ Get back into community theatre.

Hermes

my 2006 was eventful to say the least:

- I quit smoking

- I left my dream job due to having to report to a seriously mentally ill boss

- I was diagnosed with cancer and a gene mutation and had to have both my breasts removed

- stylethread was featured in PC magazine

- I learned who my real friends were

- I gained weight

- I learned more about who I am, don't beat myself up as much, and am a happier person because of it

- I learned what true love is

for 2007, I resolve to:

- make the most of my life based on what I learned in 2006

- get stylethread on a regular schedule again

- give more to charity - specifically Heifer International and Kiva

- get back in shape and lose the weight I have put on over the last year

- get more sleep

- pamper myself more and make sure I take care of myself

- come to terms that it's in my best interest to get my ovaries removed and go into early menopause (the worst/best resolution on my list)

- be more focused, disciplined, happier, and productive

cahabo · Kate Spade

2006

*Left my loser ex and moved back home with my parents.

*My second little girl was born.

*Took my loser ex to court for two cases and won both! Ha!

*Started my college education.

2007

*Keep doing well in school.

*Maybe get a part-time job or a temp job if I don't take summer courses.

*Try to live a little more frugal!

ranchera20 · Marc Jacobs

In 2006:

Learned how to appreciate my family more

Gained probably about 10 pounds

Learned to spend more time with my friends and have fun

Went on vacation to my two favorite places; Mexico and Vegas

2007:

Lose the 10 pounds

maintain a healthy and active daily schedule

graduate from HS

begin college!!

buy a car

spend some time with my grandmother who is now 89

try to have some fun with my friends & quit being uptight with myself

appreciate the ppl that I have in my life more

I have a feeling this yr is going to be a great one! Fingers crossed!

Jahni · Dooney & Bourke

Wow, this has been a busy year... in 2006 I

got super close to some of the best friends i've ever had

spent a lot of time in Florida with friends and family

began making "quality" purchases

ended a relationship with a crazy

got back together with a stable

graduated from law school

started my career

moved from OKC back to my hometown :(

passed the bar

found out I'm a diabetic

left my gym and gained a good 10lbs

enjoyed having a nice paycheck

In 2007 I hope to

figure out if I really want to be in this "stable" relationship for the long haul

join a gym (doing it on Tuesday)

lose 20lbs by March

find my own place to live

get a raise!

figure out a way to spend more time with my friends in the City

spend as much time in Florida as possible...stupid real world job...

-- Edited by Jahni at 17:27, 2007-01-01

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

2006

Started grad school for my MBA, as well as a seperate graduate certificate

Worked really hard on the house

Gained weight

Became a lot closer with a friend

Took steps to open a business with hubby

Paid off quite a bit of debt

2007

Will open business with hubby

Will work on being healthier/more fit

Will spend more time on myself and work on pampering hubby from time to time

Will finish grad certificate, continue to do well in MBA program

Will look for a new job or learn to become happy with my current one

-gd

erin · Chanel

2006:
-had a baby
-quit my job
-got some major work done on our house (finished kitchen remodel, new windows, etc)

2007:
-focus more on photography
-maybe find a part time job that suits me
-cook more often
-lose the last five lbs of baby weight with exercise and a good diet
-have my 15 mins in march (will post more about this later -- and it is actually more like 2 mins instead of 15)

Collette · Chanel

This is a great poll!

In 2006

Made it through my first year of marraige

Purchased my first home with my DH

Made it through another year clean and drug free, no matter how many yeas this is alway an accomplishment for me

Had rhinoplasty and now love my new nose

Turned 30!!!

In 2007

I would like to have a baby

Learn to accept my body for what it is and stop comparing myself to everyone I see

Appreciate my DH more and realize how amazing I've got it

Exercise more but to be healthy not to lose weight

begin classes at second city in January and not quit if I become emberrased

relrel · Marc Jacobs

Great poll!

In 2006, I:
- Figured out where/what I want to do with my career.
- Became much more social; made effort to plan social outings.
- Gained about 15 pounds because I stopped going to gym.
- Worked for professor on consulting with city DPH.
- Got awesome job at hospital doing something I really really like.
- Bought way too many clothes that I don't need.
- Began a beer and wine exploration.

In 2007, I would like to:
- Graduate with my masters!
- Go to Belize on a post-graduation vacation.
- Lost that 15 pounds plus about ten more. I really need to get healthy.
- Move into grown-up apartment rather.
- Get a real job that pays me a grown-up salary (even though I do love the job now).

VanGogh86 · Nine West

2006:

moved into my first apartment at 19 in the area ive always wanted to have an apartment in
got even closer to my best friends
started a career
gained 5 - 10 pounds
had a lot of short term meaningless relationships
went though a lot with an illness i have

2007:
get my surgery to help fix my illness
move to MN in august
appreciate my family more
respect myself more
try to be healthier

shopgirl82 · Chanel

i had one of my patients tell me recently that he has better luck on odd years than even years and i realized, after a bit of calculating, that it's true for me too....so i have high hopes for 2007.

2006 was pretty uneventful for me:

i made a large career change for the better

fixed a couple key relationships

finally got over a very past ex (huge for me, but sad that i let it go on for so long)

gained some weight (i'm glad i'm not the only one)

figured out a good skin care routine

increased my savings/contributions to my 401k by about 20%

spent more time with my bf thanks to my career move

had more sex thanks to my career move

2007 i want:

to have more sex (i always make this resolution and it's always one that i keep!!! )

take one fitness class a week (swimming/kickboxing/yoga) since i hate the gym

continue to run with my friend after work and try to love running again (it's been a long time since i've enjoyed it..hence the weight gain)

read more

buy more jewelry/less clothes

engage in more social clubs/outings

have a couple really great vacations

continue to build my relationships with the ones i love

buy a second home

look into going back to school

Kitty · Hermes

In 2006:

- Had all of my friends move out of state :(
- Got to travel to New Orleans, Mexico City, and NYC
- Grew my hair out!
- Finally got an office at work

In 2007 I plan to:

- Start looking into grad schools (and take the GRE!)
- Start doing some kind of exercise
- Get on budget
- Focus more on writing, reading, and art

jettie · Kate Spade

2006

- Helped get some new work for my company in San Diego and moved across country as the lead on the project

- Broke up with bf, I knew he wasn't right for me

- Rented out my condo and went from living alone to living with roommates

- Became closer to my grandmother and more distant with my mother

2007:

- Hire someone to help me out at work

- Go out on dates! I haven't gone out on a real date since breaking up with the ex (that's so sad )

- Buy a place in San Diego

- Lose 25 pounds

- Take classes at the gym, don't just use the treadmill, eleptical

- Make an effort to call friends back East more often

- Extend work travel opportunties into mini-vacations

halleybird · Hermes

2006:

applied/was accepted/started grad school

had a really hard time with my anxiety/OCD, but also got treatment

repainted the house, put in a pool

went to Europe for the first time, and took a trip to NYC

really learned to appreciate (and accept) my family

found out I'd been wearing the wrong bra size

was really grateful for & happy with my husband

2007:

continue the good things -- my treatment, appreciating my family & friends, and taking classes

re-do my back yard & bathroom

move in a slightly different direction, job-wise

eat better

go on a trip ALONE with my husband (we haven't gone on vacation alone since our honeymoon)

keep a more regular sleeping schedule

Farrah · Marc Jacobs

2006 was an interesting year for me to say the least:

-Realized that the business world is not where I want to spend my career and finally came to terms with the fact that I am wasting my talents and personality by not sharing them with others
-Got completely screwed over at my job and decided to quit without a new one rather then work for jerks that I didn't trust
-Got a great new job working for people that I admire and that really believe in taking care of their employees
-(Not that I didn't do this before 2006, but) I finally saw what an exceptional person my BF is and gained a greater respect and appreciation for him. This was after he agreed to support me when I quit my job until I found a new one, not only monetarily, but emotionally as well.
-Decided to go back to school to teach High School English and Theatre. My two greatest loves are the theatre and books. I am excited to have the opportunity to share that with others and perhaps make an important impact on their lives.
-Found out that my grandmother (my last living grandparent) may not be with us through 2007.
-Made a couple of great new friends that I am really excited about.
-Fell more in love with Vinny, my baby boy

For 2007:

-Start my degree in Education
-Pay off the bit of debt that I incurred while unemployed
-Spend more time at my own place rather then always being at the BFs. This one is going to be really hard considering that I love to be with him and Vinny so much. I just know that I have to do this in order for us to move forward in our relationship.
-Call my mom and my sister more
-See more independant films
-Go to a few more plays
-Volunteer for a local charity
-Spend more time with my friends

NCshopper · Hermes

Cool poll! For me, 2006 seems like it was kind of a dud because career stuff sucked, but when I go back and look at the details, 2006 doesn't seem so bad.

2006:
Paid off our credit card debts and kept it off
Gave notice at my job that I would be quitting
Went on vacation to Jamaica
Remodeled the master bathroom
Weight stayed about the same

2007:
Get a new job
Take the GRE, apply to and start grad school
Lose about 12 pounds
Keep saving money at my current level and increase it when possible
Make the bed every day/tidy up the house when I get home from work every day

member · Hermes

2006:

* Got into some substantial debt, but paid it all off
* Reconnected w/my high school best friend. She came to visit me and we've been close again ever since.
* Got rid of some pretty toxic friends.
* Made some new friends who I've realized in a short time, are really great, geniune people.
* Spent more time w/my family and SO's family.
* Learned to really cook and starting experimenting w/recipes more.
* Shopped way too much!
* Realized I do not want to continue to work in the Corporate world anymore and would love to go back to school to be a Nurse.

2007:

* Go back to school.
* Stay out of debt.
* Save more money.
* Take a vacation to somewhere tropical w/SO. We have never been on a vacation like that together in our 5 years together.
* Get a dog.
* Move to a different apartment.
* Take either a yoga or pilates class.
* Learn to deal w/stress better.
* Get more sleep during the week.
* Spend more time w/friends.
* Learn to accept my sister-in law. My brother obviously loves her, so I should be at peace w/her.
* Once and for all, get on a more routine work-out schedule just to stay fit. My SO's a personal trainer afterall!
* Take a trip to California to see my brother and SIL.

-- Edited by shopchicago33 at 10:44, 2007-01-02

luckylily · Gucci

This is a really cool poll!

2006 was a mixed bag:

* Moved into a great house w/ more space
* Kicked butt on a really challenging project at work
* Took a great trip to NYC
* Loved DH more than ever
* Went on a really fun concert going road trip w/ my bff and sister
* Dealt w/ health problems all year, which kind of casts a shadow on all the good stuff
* Gained almost 30lbs as a result of the health problems

2007:

* Throw more parties
* Live healthy, hopefully my health will continue to get better and I'll lose the weight
* Save for a trip to S. America
* My best friend is pregnant and I'm really excited about it
* Pay off more debt and save more
* Accept my mother-in-law, try to focus on her better qualities
* Continue to improve my knitting skills
* Take more photos
* Be more focused at work (I say this every year)

Vanessa · Kate Spade

In 2006:
* I underwent LEEP (where they cut part of the top layer of your cervix due to suspect cells). I'm afraid the way I scar will later affect my fertility.
* I significantly supported my brother who is not only depressed but doesn't know what to do with his life (he's 22)
* I was in an on/off very difficult relationship
* I worked my butt off, 7:30 - 6:30 most nights... but it's the best job I've ever had & I seriously don't even realize the time while I'm there
* my place flooded while I was at work which caused a whole slew of events - including my downstairs neighbor's condo was deemed unlivable (he had to move out, and I feel so bad even though it wasn't my fault). This ordeal cost me soo much time, with the insurance adjustors, the water damage people, the carpet people, the trim people, etc. etc. I can't wait to move!
* I finally became true friends with the ex
* I also fell into a depression this past fall, and isolated myself from friends and family
* on a more positive note, I went on quite a few getaways: utah, scottsdale, rocky mtn ntl park, mn, door county, and a few vacations: costa rica, miami/cayman islands/jamaica
* I redid some of my living area with a new bookcase, entertainment console, 42" plasma, leather ottoman, accessories - and paid for it 100% myself
* I cooked more & tried quite a bit new recipes. I was able to pack my lunch 95% of the time (which was one of last year's goals, yay)
* I volunteered quite a bit

In 2007, I hope to:

* get out of this depression
* be happier with myself so I can be good company to others & stop attracting crazies
* do something fabulous for my 30th bday
* dance or exercise again, because I feel totally out of shape
* finally sell a bunch of stuff I keep piling in the corner, thinking "I'll ebay this later"
* decide for once and for all what to do about school, which I've been putting off way too long
* take my mom on a trip to South America this summer
* learn more about wine
* redo my dining room

And the usual goals:
* buy less but better & smarter
* read more
* keep in better contact with friends & family
* save more
* volunteer more
* travel more to places that mean something to me
* say no more often
* stop procastinating