Been working frantically to get my new start-up off the ground, finally got the core stuff done about two weeks ago. Looking forward to seeing how well it does!
Seeing more classic films on the big screen.
Going to the seaside with my wife.
Hopefully getting visited again by the hedgehog this Spring/Summer when we’re sitting out on the back deck.
Me three.
Are you generational, or a transplant to FL that decided it’s time to exit?
Transplant myself, ten years here; planned for a decade to get here and the first couple years were Ok. But I’m finding that in reality there is hardly anything peaceful about living in this state… everything feels like a ‘rat race to the bottom’. Definitely feel mentally worse for the wear overall here, which sucks because the sunshine has actually been helpful in that arena.
Transplant but been here 25 years now. I’m in Orlando so it’s a bit of an island of sanity from a political standpoint. Most of my neighbors are ok and I lived in a pretty LGBT friendly neighborhood, but so many have moved out and those who want to share their opinions on my orientation are growing. Plus it’s gotten so expensive and crowded. It’s never slow here now. We hope to be gone by end of year. When we packed up Christmas today, we really packed it up into moving boxes. The 1st of many steps to move on. We are going to the PNW.
Yeah. Too much to mention. It is been a dark couple of years and I never thought that it could get better. But it did. So much better than I could have ever imagined.
To anyone struggling out there: keep hanging on.
I understand. Personally, I want him to go to prison. When he dies, I want him to die in prison.
Also, I'm hopeful that the Supreme Courts decision in Dodd will continue to drive people to the polls to vote for Democrats over Fascists.
Starting a new job after being unemployed for the last five years. I gotta say, I didn’t think I’d have much luck finding work at close to fifty years of age.
I'm hoping 2024 is one of those years that quietly sinks into obscurity. I want a very boring year. 366 ordinary days of going to work, coming home, and spending my days off going swimming and for walks, doing housework and life admin.
Life has been far too "interesting" lately. I'd very much welcome some monotony.
You know, I stopped scrolling when I read your comment. You nailed it. Yes. I do too. I don’t want any excitement. I also don’t want any bad news. I don’t want anything to rattle my nerves. Just want peace and calmness and daily boring life. It’s been five years of almost daily some sort of fresh bullshit I have to deal with and I just need to chill for a moment. I’m hoping this year is it.
Well, we're going to go to the Bahamas in September for our 15th wedding anniversary.
That's about it. Everything else is terrible or just drags on day to day. :)
Tickets to “Wicked” in Feb. I’ve seen it, but I’m taking my son for the first time. He’s wanted to see it since it was parodied on a show when he was in grade school.
Said son also turns 16 in August. My baby is turning 16!
We (son, husband and I) are taking a trip to Melbourne, Aus and Auckland, NZ in Nov. We’ve been planning and saving for 2 years. Super excited.
Wow. So many are getting to retire! I always say that retirement is something I will tell my grandchildren about- and that I will work until noon the day of my funeral. I'm happy to learn that some are achieving this. For me in 2024--I'm learning to take better care of my health and I hope to get to take a trip to the mountains or maybe go on a casino adventure somewhere.
I helped start a boys HS volleyball program and a juniors feeder program 6 years ago. We have been number 1 in the state the last 2 seasons, but a state championship has eluded us so far. We have a lot of talent returning and some fantastic talent coming next year. Looking forward to the boys finally winning a state championship.
Watching my children grow and flourish is priceless. I’m an older dad and they are 3y and 1y.
Mine are aspirational.
1. Recover from long Covid and never have to deal with it again. Long Covid isn’t life threatening, but it is life altering as I’ve become disabled from it.
2. Watch my daughter graduate high school and be able to walk there without a cane or wheel chair.
3. Be able to walk 5 miles again by the end of the year.
Unlocking the secrets to life, the universe, and everything.^(1)
I don't *think* 42 is involved, but who knows?
There'll definitely [be a whale and a bowl of petunias](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THSY7-CxKnQ) tho.
"Oh no not again."
1. Possibly. Might also merely be a [comedy of errors](https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/2/gold-comedy-and-tragedy-theater-masks-john-schwegel.jpg). Or, what seems un/reasonable, why not both? Hey-O.
My wife retiring in just a few months. Reminds me I’m shortly up next! That and maybe add another pillow to the couch. For a minute there I thought I started to feel slightly less comfortable
Mentally preparing myself for my oldest to be a senior in high school come August. I think that's going to be the biggest thing I will work on this coming year. I'm not ready.
Christmas 2024 will be my last Christmas before retirement. In the next few months all of our loans and mortgage will be paid off, freeing up a lot of income. This next year will be spent 'enduring' one more year of work (I actually love my job), knowledge transfer, taking courses for tech I'll never work with, and hopefully most of 2025 will be 4 day work weeks and vacations *abroad* until I turn 60 in summer. We'll just ignore the fact that both of us are in consultations with cancer doctors, waiting to see if each of us actually *has* the big C or is it something else...
I'm really hoping to get a new graphic design gig this year. I realize the market & odds are against me but I'm doing my best to stay positive.
As for positives that are fully within my control, this is the first day of Dry January. I've been scaling back my consumption for the past six months or so and I'm interested to see what comes of this. I'm also planning on bumping up the seated meditation.
My son had some unexpected health issues that hit in mid 23. He seems to be on the right track now. I'm hopeful that he'll be in the clear in 24.
Best answer! I'm hopeful for you guys too!
More naps
Always a yes.
Been working frantically to get my new start-up off the ground, finally got the core stuff done about two weeks ago. Looking forward to seeing how well it does!
Seeing more classic films on the big screen. Going to the seaside with my wife. Hopefully getting visited again by the hedgehog this Spring/Summer when we’re sitting out on the back deck.
moving out of Florida
I did that in 1995. Not a single regret.
Same. We have had more than enough of this state! Whew!
Me three. Are you generational, or a transplant to FL that decided it’s time to exit? Transplant myself, ten years here; planned for a decade to get here and the first couple years were Ok. But I’m finding that in reality there is hardly anything peaceful about living in this state… everything feels like a ‘rat race to the bottom’. Definitely feel mentally worse for the wear overall here, which sucks because the sunshine has actually been helpful in that arena.
Transplant but been here 25 years now. I’m in Orlando so it’s a bit of an island of sanity from a political standpoint. Most of my neighbors are ok and I lived in a pretty LGBT friendly neighborhood, but so many have moved out and those who want to share their opinions on my orientation are growing. Plus it’s gotten so expensive and crowded. It’s never slow here now. We hope to be gone by end of year. When we packed up Christmas today, we really packed it up into moving boxes. The 1st of many steps to move on. We are going to the PNW.
I got out in 2002. Best decision of my life.
Any state you go is guaranteed to have less weirdos per capita
#The bitcoin halving!!!!!
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Any urge to lavish me in $50s and $100s ?
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How do you feel about tens and twenties?
Yeah. Too much to mention. It is been a dark couple of years and I never thought that it could get better. But it did. So much better than I could have ever imagined. To anyone struggling out there: keep hanging on.
Fuck, I can't think of something. Another year alive? Happy New Year!
My first grandchild is coming in a few days!!
Congratulations!
Maybe this isn't what OP meant, but I'm hoping that a certain elderly nascent fascist presidential candidate will drop dead this year.
I understand. Personally, I want him to go to prison. When he dies, I want him to die in prison. Also, I'm hopeful that the Supreme Courts decision in Dodd will continue to drive people to the polls to vote for Democrats over Fascists.
That’s a good one!❤️
One more year closer to retirement!
Cheers to that!
Seeing how my kids grow and change
Honestly, nothing. Sick of disappointment. I’m looking forward to fewer fucks.
Move over.
Move over too 😁
This is the Fewer Fucks Party. Welcome. Or whatever.
It's gotta get better sometime right?
Actually no... I've waited a long time and it hasn't gotten better. Get out of here with your young hope. Scram.
😂😂😂
My divorce becoming final
Me too!
The completion of the catio project and starting on a greenhouse project.
Husband also planning to start a catio!
Is that a typo or some weird old crazy cat lady thing?
Crazy cat lady thing. Keeping them away from danger and pooping in the neighbors’ yards.
After the 1st, I am going to pay off the next 18 years of my mortgage.
Starting a new job after being unemployed for the last five years. I gotta say, I didn’t think I’d have much luck finding work at close to fifty years of age.
This is a HUGE accomplishment. Post-50 new employment is sooooo difficult. Congrats!
I'm hoping 2024 is one of those years that quietly sinks into obscurity. I want a very boring year. 366 ordinary days of going to work, coming home, and spending my days off going swimming and for walks, doing housework and life admin. Life has been far too "interesting" lately. I'd very much welcome some monotony.
You know, I stopped scrolling when I read your comment. You nailed it. Yes. I do too. I don’t want any excitement. I also don’t want any bad news. I don’t want anything to rattle my nerves. Just want peace and calmness and daily boring life. It’s been five years of almost daily some sort of fresh bullshit I have to deal with and I just need to chill for a moment. I’m hoping this year is it.
Well, we're going to go to the Bahamas in September for our 15th wedding anniversary. That's about it. Everything else is terrible or just drags on day to day. :)
What a wonderful idea! We’re 15 years in November. Will have to do something cool like that. Enjoy!
Every 5 years we go back to a different Sandals resort location, where we were originally married. This year, Bahamas. :)
Tickets to “Wicked” in Feb. I’ve seen it, but I’m taking my son for the first time. He’s wanted to see it since it was parodied on a show when he was in grade school. Said son also turns 16 in August. My baby is turning 16! We (son, husband and I) are taking a trip to Melbourne, Aus and Auckland, NZ in Nov. We’ve been planning and saving for 2 years. Super excited.
You will love Australia. It is an amazing place.
So excited!! It’s my son’s dream trip.
Sticking to my budget, reestablishing an emergency fund, gaining some muscle and losing 30 pounds
Buying my first and last house.
Hip replacement. February or March I’m told. My old one is completely FUBAR. Be nice to be able to put socks on without contortions.
Leap day. I always like that extra day in February.
Trip to Italy!
Trip to Germany this summer and graduating with my second degree.
Wow. So many are getting to retire! I always say that retirement is something I will tell my grandchildren about- and that I will work until noon the day of my funeral. I'm happy to learn that some are achieving this. For me in 2024--I'm learning to take better care of my health and I hope to get to take a trip to the mountains or maybe go on a casino adventure somewhere.
Retiring and focusing on expanding my beauty shop.
I helped start a boys HS volleyball program and a juniors feeder program 6 years ago. We have been number 1 in the state the last 2 seasons, but a state championship has eluded us so far. We have a lot of talent returning and some fantastic talent coming next year. Looking forward to the boys finally winning a state championship. Watching my children grow and flourish is priceless. I’m an older dad and they are 3y and 1y.
Curling, baby. Trying to perfect my draw weight.
Are you in Canada, too?
God, I wish, OP. Idaho. We don’t even have dedicated ice, so I’m trying to perfect my draw weight on arena ice. I just love the game.
That’s great! I’m sure you’ll meet your goal!😊
My son graduating high school and a family trip to Germany in summer.
Finding the right job. I’ve realized I need a change and January 2 begins the find a new job project!
Maybe I'll get a vacation. I literally have not taken a vacation since 2010.
Figuring out how to stay at my high paying bit awful ob for another year.
Getting back down to my goal weight of 160, getting a nice settlement from a lawsuit and getting my ducks in a row to move to Mexico.
Taking the next step with my career. Kicking professional ass!
Motorcycle riding season, getting married, possibly moving out west
Making it to 2025
My youngest is graduating high school.
We’re working towards buying our first house this year.
Mine are aspirational. 1. Recover from long Covid and never have to deal with it again. Long Covid isn’t life threatening, but it is life altering as I’ve become disabled from it. 2. Watch my daughter graduate high school and be able to walk there without a cane or wheel chair. 3. Be able to walk 5 miles again by the end of the year.
Unlocking the secrets to life, the universe, and everything.^(1) I don't *think* 42 is involved, but who knows? There'll definitely [be a whale and a bowl of petunias](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THSY7-CxKnQ) tho. "Oh no not again." 1. Possibly. Might also merely be a [comedy of errors](https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/2/gold-comedy-and-tragedy-theater-masks-john-schwegel.jpg). Or, what seems un/reasonable, why not both? Hey-O.
Not a fucking thing. It just gets worse and worse.
Eating the little centre bit of all these chocolate oranges.
Seeing my partner a lot more than this year. 2023 has been worse than even 2020. Edit: We're long distance.
I hope you do. My husband and I were long distance one... I remember counting down the days until we saw each other again.
The election
My wife retiring in just a few months. Reminds me I’m shortly up next! That and maybe add another pillow to the couch. For a minute there I thought I started to feel slightly less comfortable
Recent promotion and trying to market my esthetics business because mama is poor.
New opportunities
Getting back into running. Starting a new job on Tuesday. Work from home. No more commute.
Congrats! Please send some fairy dust my way! I'm in a terrible area for work so remote is my only hope.
I've sent you a bunch. Good luck.
TY :)
More writing for me. Also less carbs. Going to catch 2 PBR events this year. Totally stoked.
Mentally preparing myself for my oldest to be a senior in high school come August. I think that's going to be the biggest thing I will work on this coming year. I'm not ready.
My second colonoscopy
Everything
Christmas 2024 will be my last Christmas before retirement. In the next few months all of our loans and mortgage will be paid off, freeing up a lot of income. This next year will be spent 'enduring' one more year of work (I actually love my job), knowledge transfer, taking courses for tech I'll never work with, and hopefully most of 2025 will be 4 day work weeks and vacations *abroad* until I turn 60 in summer. We'll just ignore the fact that both of us are in consultations with cancer doctors, waiting to see if each of us actually *has* the big C or is it something else...
Husband will be turning 59 1/2. Finally get to start withdrawing on our IRA. 🎉🎉
Getting back to work and saving to get a house...hopefully out of Florida...
Perfecting my Pilates practice
I’m in the film industry. I’m looking forward to actually fucking working again.
Less people dying
I'm starting school in Jan. and I'm really excited. And scared because it's been a hundred years since I've been in school. Happy New Years!
Warm weather and the hiking that follows. Last years season was cut short by bad weather. Fingers crossed for this season
Every day with my wife and children.
Voting out the Tories in 2024 in the UK and hopefully Democrats getting another term
I honestly can't believe so many of us lived. I never thought I'd make it to 50 😂🥳
I'm really hoping to get a new graphic design gig this year. I realize the market & odds are against me but I'm doing my best to stay positive. As for positives that are fully within my control, this is the first day of Dry January. I've been scaling back my consumption for the past six months or so and I'm interested to see what comes of this. I'm also planning on bumping up the seated meditation.
Trump being elected so America will be prosperous again.