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[VanIslander]

I'm throwing a Christmas party then heading immediately to Guam until the New Year, unlikely to spend much if any time in front of a computer, so this is my last chance to wish you all a...

Happy Holidays and may 2009 start off well for you and yours!

[Arthur Dent]

It could have been better but all in all, it could also have been much, much worse. Had some good times, made some headway.

Van Islander, have a good time in Guam, and a Merry Christmas to you as well!

[soviet_man]

2005 ---- I worked 50 weeks out of 52.
2006 ---- I worked about 30 weeks out of 52.
2007 ---- I worked 50 weeks out of 52.
2008 ---- I worked 50 weeks out of 52.

Basically I've had 1 good year out of the past 4.

And 2008 was not of them.

For me, it was a carbon copy of 2007. Same job. Same pay. Some everything.

I get 1 week off starting xmas eve this week and it can't come soon enough.

I feel exhausted, angry, tired, fatigued, financially stressed, ... I feel like I need to stop and just breathe again.

Please god, don't let 2009 be like 2008.

[Hanson]

Not great-super-fantastic, but pretty darned good.

I got to take 3 trips.
I saved a bit of cash.
I took a few months' worth of vacation time.
My daughter is happy and healthy.
My job is/has been well above average.
My wife and I are all good.

Now, if only the won would kick it up a notch...

[Panda]

Panda's 2008----growing pain

Very special year for me, both my personal life and career went into crisis. After staying in the tower of ivory for too long, I was almost knocked down by the pain that suddenly hit me. But I survived the tsunami, and was so happy to see how brave and strong I had become.

In 2009, Panda plans to

1, spend more time talking to her parents and old freinds.
3, continue with her writing
3, pass TOPIK test advanced level
4, invest her money wisely with the help from her friends.
5, continue with her shaping
6, stay in a good relationship with the guy she newly dated.

In 2009, Panda wishes all ppl from Dave's happiness and success.

[canuckistan]

I voted great.
Got to do so many of the things I enjoy doing.
The year has flown by!

[Sleepy in Seoul]

2008: not too bad all things considered... in no particular order of good or bad:
Graduated from Teachers' College in NZ;
Have a full-time permanent job teaching computing at a high school starting at the end of January 2009;
Job also includes teaching one class of junior maths;
Lived for 6 months with my girlfriend who is 17 years younger than me;
Broke up with said girlfriend but still good friends;
Visiting Korea at this very moment for a holiday and don't want to leave;
Found out that one of my ex-students has been accepted into Seoul National University - I only taught her for 4 or 5 months back in 2003-2004 but by God I must have done a good job!!!

[Free World]

[mole]

[VanIslander]

[Free World]

Sorry to hear about your father.
You're a very strong person to remain so positive. It sounds like your dad was a great man.
I hope 2009 is a complete 180 for you and I wish you success at whatever you decide on.
You should write for sure, that can be done along side grad school, business ownershi, or travel right?
Merry Christmas V.I.

[nate2008]

This poll has had an overwhelmingly positive response, good stuff

Happy Holidays all.

[crusher_of_heads]

Pretty good year-4 days a week last year loved my job, 1 day/week I had human garbage principal.

I moved to the big city-amenities are important. I'm in an alright job, just a bigger school.

Pretty good, Happy New Year!

[positive]

My favorite part of 2008 is that it is almost over. Tough year.

Some bright spots though, including:

Barack Obama winning the election.

Trying to teach my elementary school students to say "election day" and not "erection day"

Making sweet friends in Korea

All Sarah Palin related internet videos (especially the Turkey one)

Being half of a luchador tag-team for Halloween

This sweet Peppero Stick day card from a student who has made major progress in English



Good luck in 2009! I'm thinking this will be a good one.

[Bondrock]

pretty, pretty good.

but not great... i save great for the year i retire!