So what did you acheive in 2007?

[cobl04]

I know we're still a few good weeks away from it being over, but I figure this thread could survive a while. Hopefully. Or it could be page five in a few days. Who knows.

Jot down what you acheived in 2007, what you didn't acheive, what you want to acheive in 2008, whatever. Go ahead!

- Got drunk for the first time. Was one of the best nights I've had.
- Got my first kiss (though due to circumstances I don't really count it).
- Worked out some of my problems, and, as a result, I have been happier. These problems affect me nowhere near as much as they used to.
- Made my highest score in cricket.
- Was awarded the captain's award for season 2006/07.
- Took my first catch.
- Had my first cigarette. (I don't smoke, though I've had a few).
- Explored more music, namely Pink Floyd, David Bowie and The Beatles.
- Passed theology!
- Saw my confidence reach higher levels than ever before.
and
- Felt pretty damn good at myself, not all the time, but more often.
- Quit my job that I'd held for 14 months (after blowing up a $2000 car wash, taking a crucial key away for the weekend, and a few other mistakes).
- Got a new job as a shitkicker with tradesmen.

Vent! Vent!

 

[mysterious_jen]

became evil overlord at work and the bosses new plaything

lost a crap load of weight

cut my hair properly for the first time in 20 years

rode a bike for the first time in 15 years

joined interference !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pissed more money away than i ever thought was possible.


hmmm yep another year wasted.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Um, I'll get back to you on that. I mean, there's still a few weeks left, right? I'll try to accomplish something in that time. I finished school last year and was just completely disillusioned this year. I had an offer for a course in theology, but declined. I needed a break.

Not really big achievements - just things I did this year:

- Started driving (at 18 )
- Finished a short course in life (model) drawing
- Became fascinated with Islam (and actually, quite a lot of religions other than Christianity and Judaism)
- Legal drinking... and too much of it (yet not enough?)
- Some stupid decisions
- Managed to live through the shittiest year for the West Coast Eagles ever as a huge fan
- Lost track of time a lot
- Started appreciating pre mid '30s music, movies and cartoons more
- Got some positive replies from a few artists and companies - the biggest being Penguin books
- Started living in the city
- Bought a trumpet. I need a teacher.

Ah well, I'll get back on track next year.

 

[Laura M]

- Graduated.
- Got accepted onto teacher training course at the same university.
- Started "teaching" at my first school and am enjoying it - most days - so far.
- Finally stopped putting off going to the dentist and got my teeth seen to. All I needed was one filling.
- Started eating better, 9lbs lighter so far.


And the best thing to happen in 2007 was getting engaged.

 

[intedomine]

Fuck all

Didn't achieve my dream of being 16 again. I act that age all the time yet no one seems to take me seriously

 

[JanuaryStar]

- Got my driver's license (and a car )
- Got a holiday job (which I got to keep and now it's a parttime job next to my study)
- Passed my first year of university without flunking any courses
- Started my second year of university with having made the right decision for a major
- Started eating healthier and lost some weight
- Started to pay serious attention again to two of my biggest hobbies - singing and music
- Got to say goodbye to my grandmother the way I wanted to, even though I thought I couldn't at first
- Got to think even more positively about stuff and life, and didn't worry too much about things no one really should be worrying about period
- Got more confidence in myself
- Started living more and feeling alive

 

[bono_man2002]

-First Girlfriend
-First Proper Full Time Job
-Opened up my musical mind some more!

 

[Dalton]

I spawned.

 

[Liesje]

- Adopted Kenya, 7/27/07
- Adopted Coke, 11/2/07
- Got my first AKC title with Kenya, CGC
- Got my SCA title for work
- I'm one "soft skills" day shy of a raise and new title (would liked to have been done, but boss wouldn't schedule me until Jan. 08)
- Helped with a major project where I was supposed to be web designer but ended up also being photographer, meeting scribe, committee member, etc.
- Starting with PHP and MySQL
- Made a new friend

 

[JCOSTER]

- Became an aunt for the 4th time.
- Met some interfacers for the first time.
- Saw Bono twice.
- Got my African kids bed nets.
- Got my kids school involved with Product Red.
- Spread the word on Africa.
- Raised money for 60 bed nets.
- Adopted an Orangutan.
- Did alot of fundraising for my kids school.
- Clean swept my house.
- Snowboarded again at 40!
- Got a new truck.
- Got a hamster.
- Put all my photos in albums-(that was a real accomplishment!)
- Challenged some of my fears.
- Had a change in my attitude of looking at certain issues.

This year just went by in a flash.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

In 2007, 10 years after my original graduation year, I finally graduated from university.

 

[Bonochick]

I paid off all of my debt.

 

[europop2005]

Took an amazing life changing european journey
got my license
had a perfect semester
became a second cousin
made awesome new friends
learned to play most of U2 on my guitar
got a job i like (when they don't cut my hours)


wow...i feel genuinely happy after writing that

 

[waynetravis]

- Met Bono for the 2nd year in a row
- Had our first aniversary
- Flew for the first time
- Worked out more

So much else happened to I think I'll post more when it comes to mind.


This year did go by fast
I'm absopositivly sure 2008 will be exciting as 2007

 

[Bonochick]

- Met Bono for the 2nd year in a row
- Had our first aniversary

You and Bono?

 

[Bonochick]

Oh, and I should also mention seeing Ryan Adams & The Cardinals three times...because I consider that an achievement.

 

[U2Girl416]

-flew on a plane six times. one of those was going to Las Vegas for the first time
-met my first 2 Interferencers
-became better at saving money
-won a KitchenAid stand mixer. I honestly was really excited
-won a laptop in August
-celebrated 5 years of dating with my fiance
-could possibly become an aunt for the 6th time in 2007 (my sister is due on Jan. 11, but you never know!)
-made a few new friends
-slowly gained more confidence in myself
-despite not losing the weight I wanted to, I'm still going for it
-saw my 3 sisters and my parents several times this year and sometimes all in one place (that doesn't always happen!)
-took on a little more responsibility at work, even though it's not the greatest job

-and probably the most important at the moment was beginning to plan my wedding seriously after we picked a date. 6+ months to go!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

absolutely nothing. i've regressed.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

absolutely nothing. i've regressed.

You like turtles though... that has to count for something.

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

^And pudding. Turtles and pudding.

Hmm, let's see... I went back to school, traveled a bit, touched Bruce Springsteen , and enjoyed every minute of it.

 

[GibsonGirl]

- Made the Dean's List
- Received my highest mark ever on a history paper (95%)
- Saw Roger Waters from front row (first time I've ever been front row at a concert)

That's it. Not a very eventful year, I must say.

 

[waynetravis]

You and Bono?

Good one.

 

[u2popmofo]

touched Bruce Springsteen , and enjoyed every minute of it.

Dirtei!




-Spent 3 months out of the country on 6 different trips during which I visited the following countries:

Taiwan - 3 times
Hong Kong
Singapore
Malaysia - 3 times
Japan
Australia

-Saw the following noteworthy artists in concert:

The Album Leaf
The Shins
Midlake
Subtle
TV on the Radio
120 Days
Ratatat
Morrissey
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Battles
Yo La Tengo
The Boggs
Built to Spill
Apostle of Hustle
Peter Bjorn and John
Damien Jurado
Okkervil River
Shout Out Louds
Liars
Interpol
Of Montreal

-Had fun

 

[neutral]

^Very nice, u2popmofo

Paid off all my debt and made enough progress in cleaning up my credit that I've gotten approved for a home loan. ( )

Got a promotion to a position I love

Managed to actually start, and use, a savings account

Saw Superdrag 3 times in one month

 

[BonosBaby12]

Made amends with my dad before he passed this summer

Brought my total weight loss up to a 100 lbs

Went back to school

Met Bono for the 1st time

Became engaged

Moved to Chicago

Took a VERY eventful road trip to VA with Cari (Cruzila) Ahhhh good times!

Met 2 really cool Chicago Interferencers

Brought a puppy into my life who just lights up my world everyday!

Started the long task of planning a wedding

Have complete confidence that 2008 is going to propel me even closer to more goals I want to achieve

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Saw Superdrag 3 times in one month

Help me out on this one, does this have to do with drag queens or drag racing?

Or possibly both?

 

[Sicy]

- Had our first aniversary

Sorry this doesnt count until you actually MEET.



I paid my car off

 

[Canadiens1131]

Saw Arcade Fire four times. Othwise, nothing life-altering.

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

Sorry this doesnt count until you actually MEET.

Oh, snap.

 

[Canadiens1131]

Siss-owned.