2013 In Closing.

[Shorty]

2013 was meh. Not overly good or bad. My life remained pretty much the same. After getting married in late 2011 and buying my first house in 2012 this year has been somewhat boring. I guess I feed off activity and chaos and this year didn't really have much. I didn't travel much.

The good:
Progressed in all my athletic pursuits. No major injuries. I got back on the rugby pitch for the first time in a couple years.
I have a kickass new dog.*

The bad:
*My four year old dog died unexpectedly.

2014 is shaping up to be big though.

[Snatch Napkin]

'13 was a rollercoaster.

I didn't lose as much money as I did in '12, but the shop didn't make as much this year.

I got thrown into the deepest depression I've ever experienced, but I was enlightened by finding the most sincere, loving friends in the oddest of ways. They helped me bounce back and begin putting one foot in front of the other again.

I'm back to saving money and focusing on being a productive member of society again.

In retrospect, it was a

start, with a

finish.

[dsrtuckteezy]

i quit smoking weed in february so that kind of sucks. but my lungs feel better!

[Chili]

i quit smoking weed in february so that kind of sucks. but my lungs feel better!

sux2bu.. Well, except that your lungs feel better. lol

[stevo]

'13 was pretty damn good for me. We didn’t have any more kids, no nights in the hospital, and no major issues this year.

I got to race at Road America, so I get to scratch that off the bucket list. Hell if I had watched my money a bit closer this year, I wouldn’t have a damn thing to complain about at all.

'14 should be pretty interesting as well. As of now, I plan to go to Seebring, and that will be great. We're planning on making a family vacation out of that.

That is actually funny.

Stevo

[slow99]

I'm mixed on 2013. We moved back home to Dallas. We bought an amazing home that's nicer than I ever would have imagined. I passed CFA Level 3 in June and am finally finished with studying/school after 8 years of it.

On the flip side, the job I moved here for went through a restructuring and laid me off after 6 months so I haven't worked since September. While that sucks, and jobs openings in my field are extremely rare and competitive, I've been able to spend a lot of time with my son who just turned 2 a couple weeks ago. I certainly never got to do that with my old job - I was out the door long before he woke up and home after he was asleep. I had a good enough run in SF that cash flow isn't an issue and won't be for a long time even if I don't find work.

While mixed, as a whole, I'd say a good year.

[mstng86]

I'm mixed on 2013. We moved back home to Dallas. We bought an amazing home that's nicer than I ever would have imagined. I passed CFA Level 3 in June and am finally finished with studying/school after 8 years of it. On the flip side, the job I moved here for went through a restructuring and laid me off after 6 months so I haven't worked since September. While that sucks, and jobs openings in my field are extremely rare and competitive, I've been able to spend a lot of time with my son who just turned 2 a couple weeks ago. I certainly never got to do that with my old job - I was out the door long before he woke up and home after he was asleep. I had a good enough run in SF that cash flow isn't an issue and won't be for a long time even if I don't find work. While mixed, as a whole, I'd say a good year.

There's always unemployment benefits man.

[Chili]

There's always unemployment benefits man.

That $400 a week goes a long way!

[helosailor]

Eric, I have to say, from what I've seen, you're handling things very well. I know (somewhat) what you're going through.
My 2013 has been a solid 7. Left a job I didn't like for one that I do...and that pays better. Got some projects going that I had been putting off for ages, and got closer to some people that I'm glad for.

[talisman]

Eric, I have to say, from what I've seen, you're handling things very well. I know (somewhat) what you're going through.
My 2013 has been a solid 7. Left a job I didn't like for one that I do...and that pays better. Got some projects going that I had been putting off for ages, and got closer to some people that I'm glad for.

I'm trying. It's been a really odd year, several big highs and several really low lows. Hard to quantify really, but I'd give it a slight tick up on the good side all things considered.

[momo]

Eric, you ever watch the tv show HOUSE?

[jakesford]

Started off in a definite funk... But I have lost 50lbs, working out like crazy again, met a really awesome girl that makes me happier than I have been in a long time, I'm up for promotion next year, and just bought a new road bike as an early Xmas present for myself.

[ELVIS]

I got divorced and custody of my sole care in this world Jr. Currently house shopping. Be it good, bad or indifferent I have no choice than to get up each morning and kick the day in its ass. I'd assume my record is about 175W and 176L so far this year. I could complain but who wants to listen to that shit? I hope 2014 is the best for each and every one of us! One high note, I didn't get arrested by an illegal alien in AZ.

God bless.

[momo]

2013? i turned 30. i'm beginning to realize money isn't everything. i've been wasting much of my life on material possession but i probably cant stop. i've rediscovered a couple of passions like racing and found a new one: being a humanitarian (moreso the animal equivalent of a humanitarian)... odd right? i'm happy my brother has finally started his career and now he is taking care of my parents. i've questioned my job/career, considered leaving everything behind and doing something i actually believe in. i don't have much faith in humanity. i dont want to have kids. i think the govt/politicians/cops/college-students are shit and we are all doomed.

how's that?

[talisman]

Eric, you ever watch the tv show HOUSE?

Tried a few minutes of it, main character seemed way too contrived. "Look at me, I'm a Doctor with 3 days stubble! I'm such a renegade!!"