What did you learn in 2007?
By gmakesmoney
@gmakesmoney (2923)
United States
December 27, 2007 1:41am CST
Looking back on this past year, what do you feel you have learned? Was it a major lesson or something simple?
In 2007, I learned that instead of waiting for someone else to do it, I had to work towards making my own goals complete. I also learned that I was a lot stronger than I had given myself credit for. I also learned that when you simplify your life, both material and emotional, you feel like you're breathing for the first time and the feeling lasts. And most recently I learned that there is such a thing as too much friggin turkey!
5 people like this
16 responses
@terilee79720 (3621)
• United States
27 Dec 07
Good question gmakesmoney. I think the most important thing I learned this past year was (there's so many things) was the respect that is due to everyone for what they believe and think. It's actually been an ongoing lesson for me that started with my daughter when I started understanding that I had to respect who she is and what she believes. Eventhough what she believes is not necessarily what I would 'like' for her to believe or what she was basically taught. I realized she was not a 'mini me' (even though I would love for her to be). She is her own person with her own set of beliefs and values and I had to learn that. It extended into 2007 when I realized it more as the lesson extends to everyone. I am only responsible for the things I believe in and think and have decided that what everyone else believes and thinks is just as important.
Interesting the things we learn on this journey isn't it?
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Dec 07
Yes it's very interesting the things we learn. Respecting the beliefs of others is a huge lesson and one that can be hard to really wrap yourself around. It's great that you're able to respect your daughter and her beliefs.
1 person likes this
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
28 Dec 07
terilee79720, I wish my Mother would have respected my beliefs or at least tried to like you respect your daughters. That's a wonderful gift you give her, exceptance.
@alamode (3071)
• United States
27 Dec 07
No way! I could eat turkey till the cows come home... then I want a steak!LOL!!
This year I've learned that I could cure my migraines! I've learned that doctors are people, and they can be wrong and even cruel. I've learned not to hang my head or back down when I know I'm right. I've learned that just because someone is family, that doesn't mean that I have to take their abuse or allow it to touch those I love.
I've learned that I can have wonderful, caring, sweet and funny friends all over the world, instead of in just my little corner. Its been a wonderful year!
1 person likes this
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Dec 07
LOL normally I'd agree about the turkey, I use turkey hot dogs, slices for sandwhiches, sausage, ground and cutlets instead of pork chops. However after Thanksgiving... my mom got way too "creative" with the leftovers and we got really turned off of turkey for a while. It was pretty bad, I was so hungry and tired and her mix was so bad that I literally cried on my dinner one night, lol.
Sounds like you've had quite the learning year, that's great.
2 people like this
@alamode (3071)
• United States
27 Dec 07
I keep my 'restyling' of the leftovers to turkey hash
and soup... Hun gets tired of turkey quickly, too!
I don't think I could have gotten over the hurdles I
came upon without the good sense and friendship
of you and several others here... I feel my life changing for
the better every day! Thank you.
1 person likes this
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Dec 07
Awww thanks! I don't think I could have gotten over Ms. Sugar Addict's moods without your help.
She made this thing where she used tomato sauce and onions and seasonings and water and oil with the turkey. It looked like vomit and tasted worse! She did that with chicken once too and it was just as gross. She comes up with some way to stip the turkey of it's dignity every year, lol. Next year... take out Chinese!
1 person likes this
@tinaer2 (7)
• China
27 Dec 07
i thought i did nothing this year, but now i got the idea that i have done a lot.
i passed the TEM8 exam, though not so successful, i made it at last; i met a teacher who would be a person i will forever bear in mind; i experienced the most sad depature--the end of my four-year precious college life, and i begin my new life in another univercity...so many to fill the list. now i got the idea, there exists hardship and setbacks in everyone's life, but being satisfied with what we have gotten is the most important stuff.
1 person likes this
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Dec 07
It's great that you can look back and see that you did a lot after all.
1 person likes this
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
27 Dec 07
Really good question. I've learned alot of things this year.
Here's the list,
Don't settle for less, settle for what I deserve, true friends are always there especially when you need them the most and even after you lose touch, soulmates really do exist for me, I learned the difference between real and not so real love, I can make it through Cancer and hair isn't really all that important when your life is threatened- for awhile I had the Sinead thing going on- I kind of actually miss it, easy to take care of.
The list just goes on and on but I had an eventful year with some hard times but some great times through the last part too.
Cheers to 2008!
1 person likes this
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Dec 07
Sounds like you did a lot of learning in 2007! It's great that you're able to come out of all of those lessons having learned a lot and being positive about them.
1 person likes this
@subha12 (18441)
• India
27 Dec 07
I have learned many major lessons. and most the lessons i have learned in bitter way i must say.I have got hurt from a so called good friend. i have learnt that never trust anybody in life. Also never let anybody to take advantage of your good behaviour towards them.I will not be able to believe anybody so easily in future. There are so many I think.
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
27 Dec 07
Some lessons are hard to learn. I'm sorry that you've had such a sad year and have been hurt. Trust is necessary in life, it's not about not trusting anyone and more about learning how to trust your own judgement of people.
1 person likes this
@nengs10 (3180)
• Philippines
27 Dec 07
In 2007, I learned many things. But what I learned the most is not to trust new acquaintances. They may be amiable to look at, but they're not all what our eyes conceived. We must be very careful with whom we deal with daily.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
28 Dec 07
I've learned that I've spent most of my life doing what other people wanted and being what other people wanted and now I don't know who I am.
I've learned that I used to complain that I either had no time or no money, but that beats having neither time nor money, so if I ever have either one again, I will be greatful!
I've learned that I can sell something.
I've learned to put X-mas presents away for the future because I may not have any $ for X-mas at that time of year thanks to rising gas and fuel prices.
I've learned that my husband really loves me and my cat too, no matter what mood I'm in.
I've learned the even though I try to insulate myself from mean,cruel, and inhuman people, that they pop-up everywhere anyway.
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
28 Dec 07
Great lessons! Mean people suck and they'll always be one everywhere, the trick is to just keep on living and ignore them.
@kianli (546)
• China
28 Dec 07
Looking back on this past year, how wish i could turn back the time. I'm a failure as a Japanese major, i haven't lived up to the expectation of myself. I was not used to the university and the surrounding here.
But time that slipped away can't be turmed back even though you're bill gates. So wasting time on regreting is not a good choice, just cheer up and do something!
Happy New Year to everyone here!
@jrichtback (97)
• United States
28 Dec 07
LMAO the turkey comment is funny. I actually learned that I can survive without someone telling me what I can/cannot do. I was married for 10 yrs to a man who loved to try to control me. I learned that I can be what/who I want to be without having to look over my shoulder everytime I turn around. It was a fantastic feeling!
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
28 Dec 07
Thanks, lol. I know exactly how you feel, I learned that same exact lesson a couple of years ago though I wasn't married but basically captive to my then boyfriend's every whim. I couldn't go out to the corner store without asking. I ended up moving almost cross country to escape him and his controlling ways and the first time I was able to walk down a street without having to look back and wonder if I was being followed... I felt like I was enjoying the warmth of the sunlight for the first time since my childhood. I'm so glad that you now have that freedom and the chance to experience life in a whole new light.
@frankyluo (54)
• China
28 Dec 07
i learn a thing that money is very important in china,especially in shanghai.too much things need a lot of money.
@dragonflies (22)
• United States
28 Dec 07
I learnt a couple of things in this year.
1. patience to deal with people
2. self organization.
3. nothing is free in this world.
4. how to shift a house.
5. driving !!
Happy Holidays ..