What's the Best Thing that Happened to You in 2005? [Archive]

pygmalion

12-31-2005, 09:34 AM

My sister asked me this last night. I had to really think about it, since I've had a really challenging year. But, truth be told, I came up with one outstanding thing that happened to me this year. I met people. Wonderful people -- all over the place. Everywhere I went. Kind people, thoughtful people. People who were very different externally, but inside just like me. :) (Or vice versa. :lol:)

Challenges notwithstanding, I think the world can be a wonderful place. :cool:

How about you? What happened good thing(s) happened for you this year?

Twilight_Elena

12-31-2005, 10:04 AM

That's a really, really hard question. I can think of a few things that were really good about this year, but I can't pick one as the best one. Maybe what I now see as something unimportant was actually the best thing that happened to me. But just to mention a few...
Well. I realised I don't suck so much at dancing. I realised I can actually be attractive if I want to. I got over a ridiculous school crush. I made some decisions about some friendships. I made lots of new ones. I danced a couple of incredibly connected dances. I realised how mature I can be. I realised how incredibly innocent I can be. I got admitted in Physics (but for some reason I don't classify this as the best thing, more like a good thing). I DFed a lot; I gained valuable knowledge and got invaluable moral support from my fellow DFers. I cried a lot. I laughed, maybe not as much as I should/could have. I turned 18 years old. ;) I decided I want to move out of my house.
I think these are the top things that happened to me. They were all important. I don't know which was the best.

Twilight Elena

fascination

12-31-2005, 10:05 AM

I started private ballroom lessons with my teacher and I discovered DF and all of the wonderful people who go along with it:notworth:

Shooshoo

12-31-2005, 10:09 AM

My highlight for the past year has been starting to dance and enjoying it. I thought I could never dance and I hated going to a place where there was dancing. So I have discovered something new in myself.

Joe

12-31-2005, 11:11 AM

chandra

12-31-2005, 11:53 AM

I started dancing. (Well, technically, that was 2004, but I got serious in 2005)

Same as fascination. Private lessons, DF, great friends through dance events and competitions...

Rosa

12-31-2005, 12:23 PM

The best thing that happened to me this year was that, after finally separating from my husband, I found out who my real friends were. :D (I'm talking about 'real life' here, not DF.)

Some "friends" didn't want to know, others went out of their way to help and support me. I'm not going to even begin to tell you everything they did for me, otherwise I'd still be writing this post at the end of January. But it's been a humbling experience. And I believe it's made me become a better friend as a result.

Also (again talking 'real life', not DF), I've now come to a realisation that I'd rather have a small number of true friends than a large circle of acquaintances.

Rosa :)

SDsalsaguy

12-31-2005, 12:33 PM

I'd rather have a small number of true friends rather than a large circle of acquaintances. Amen.

As for myself, even though we broke up in June, I'd have to say that my girlfriend (from 2004) was the best thing that happened to me in 2005. She's a remarkable woman and was a great friend and girlfriend. I will always be deeply appreciative of and treasure the time we were together, and will always be thankful for the encouragement, support, and feedback she provided.

Shooshoo

12-31-2005, 01:34 PM

RhumbaWaltz

12-31-2005, 03:27 PM

The best things that happened to me in 2005 were the birth of my nephew, finishing grad school, deciding to take private dance classes and meeting someone nice to date.
RW

lolita

01-01-2006, 01:16 AM

okay.. alot of things happened to me in 2005. and most of them were very good things, i've got to experience things i've never did before

the best thing happened to me was definately knowing *mya* my best friend ever, we didnt know each others for long time, but i am sure that God has arranged our meeting becuz he knew that if two persons could love each others this much...it would be the two of us..she made me know things bout myself , i never thought i could . i love her to death.

then i got my first encounter with a formula car:D :D :D on a real track (BIC)
this is where my professional career starts.

i've met wonderfull people, every where i went. its like i only pumped into good people.

i've upped with the level of dancing.
got my first ADvertisment i designed published as a print ad.

this is as much as i remember, or could think of.
hope 2006 is better though

Rosa

01-01-2006, 07:27 AM

The best things that happened to me in 2005 were the birth of my nephew, finishing grad school, deciding to take private dance classes and meeting someone nice to date.
RW

That sounds OK! :cool: :D

Rosa :)

Pacion

01-01-2006, 04:51 PM

Similar to RhumbaWaltz, I have to say that my nephew is one of the best things that happened to me this year. He turned two not so long ago and that transitioning time from baby to toddler has been and still is a great time/experience. He loves hugging :banana: so now i don't need an excuse when ever I want a hug and he is around :lol: I have also been experiencing life in certain ways thanks to him - climbing, jumping out from behind trees and attempting to do the mad/scary monster thing, suspended wooden step blocks, slides and just generally clambering around with him. It has been remarked on several occasions by onlookers, they are unsure who is having the most fun - my nephew or I!!! :banana: :lol:

In addition, reconnecting with certain friends with whom contact had been lost, seeing in 2005 with a party with my family (lots of dancing and laughter) and seeing out 2005, welcoming in 2006 with a wonderful friend's family, with... lots of dancing and laughter.

cornutt

01-01-2006, 09:17 PM

How about you? What happened good thing(s) happened for you this year?

Oddly enough, I can't tell yet. DW and I were talking about this last night: that this particular New Year's didn't seem like much to us because we have so many ongoing activities that, for us, 2006 is going to be the "second half" of 2005. Our house got started in 2005, finally, but we won't know the result of that for sure until it's finished. I've got some big job changes that have been on hold for the past year and won't start happening until near the end of 2006. And several other "ongoing" family activities.

Shooshoo

01-02-2006, 02:31 AM

Similar to RhumbaWaltz, I have to say that my nephew is one of the best things that happened to me this year. He turned two not so long ago and that transitioning time from baby to toddler has been and still is a great time/experience.

And it'll get better and better. I have a nephew and niece (twins), but they're almost 4. When they were born, I felt a love I had never felt before (though I've always liked kids). They truly give you unconditional love. But right now at their age, it's great to have them only in the weekends :p (alot of work)!

pygmalion

01-02-2006, 09:36 AM

And it'll get better and better. I have a nephew and niece (twins), but they're almost 4. When they were born, I felt a love I had never felt before (though I've always liked kids). They truly give you unconditional love. But right now at their age, it's great to have them only in the weekends :p (alot of work)!

:D Yeah. Four is a challenging age. Fun and adorable, but challenging. :cool:

la morena

01-02-2006, 04:55 PM

Getting a boyfriend, a new hobby (dancing) and I am now on a course I love at university, none of which I had this time last year.

fascination

01-02-2006, 06:01 PM

Amen.

As for myself, even though we broke up in June, I'd have to say that my girlfriend (from 2004) was the best thing that happened to me in 2005. She's a remarkable woman and was a great friend and girlfriend. I will always be deeply appreciative of and treasure the time we were together, and will always be thankful for the encouragement, support, and feedback she provided.all flirting aside...that is so sweet...i have always felt that people who can take that sort of perspective about ex's are top shelf...but then we already knew that didn't we?

cornutt

01-02-2006, 11:11 PM

then i got my first encounter with a formula car:D :D :D on a real track (BIC)
this is where my professional career starts.

Absolutely cool! Count me as one of the other racing fans here. Where was the track? And what are your career aspirations -- are you thinking about F1 perhaps? Or would you like to come to the States and track a crack at Indycars?

Danish Guy

01-03-2006, 05:59 AM

Easy!

Got me a wonderful GF in 2005.
(yes, she can dance)

pygmalion

01-03-2006, 06:02 AM

Easy!

Got me a wonderful GF in 2005.
(yes, she can dance)

Yay! :D Congrats, DG. :)

lolita

01-03-2006, 06:43 AM

Absolutely cool! Count me as one of the other racing fans here. Where was the track? And what are your career aspirations -- are you thinking about F1 perhaps? Or would you like to come to the States and track a crack at Indycars?

YAY good to have motorsports fans:D, the track was in BAHRAIN, it is the Bahrain international track.
yes i am really thinking of F1. but i still dont mind any type of races, i can do good any where ;) ,
anyways i'll be back to Ny in july. we'll see wut i can DO.;)

Indiana_Jay

01-03-2006, 02:29 PM

How about you? What happened good thing(s) happened for you this year?

Starting ballroom dancing lessons with my lovely wife!

DWise1

01-03-2006, 02:41 PM

The best thing that happened to me in 2005 is that I survived it. And I did so with the help of several friends, both cyber and real-world. Thank you all.

Now hopefully, there's nowhere else for me to go but up.

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Great lines recently heard on TV sit-coms:

Divorced character upon hearing that another character's wife had died some years prior:
"I often think that if my wife had died it would have saved our marriage."

From a sit-com set in Orange County:
"Sounds like he suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. I call it the 'OC disorder'."

From "King of the Hill", Cann's wife is reminding him what they had done for freedom:
"Because we wanted freedom, we fled the Communists in Cambodia and the homeowners' associations in Orange County."

alemana

01-03-2006, 04:11 PM

the best thing that happened to me was that i finally began to turn off my brain and live in my body.

waltzgirl

01-03-2006, 04:20 PM

Finding a dance partner! This happened just a couple weeks ago. We're starting out as practice paertners and maybe taking a class together, but we're talking about possibly performing or competing together down the line. I'm so excited! I knew the first time I danced with him that I wanted him as a partner (we met at a studio social). We're the perfect height and size for each other and we have really good physical communication. And he's a nice guy!

Rosa

01-03-2006, 04:51 PM

Starting ballroom dancing lessons with my lovely wife!

You lucky *&)"!£$! :cool:

Rosa :)

Indiana_Jay

01-03-2006, 04:55 PM

You lucky *&)"!£$! :cool:

Rosa :)

Lucky because I have a lovely wife (of 23 years), because we started ballroom, or both? ;)

Rosa

01-03-2006, 04:56 PM

Divorced character upon hearing that another character's wife had died some years prior:
"I often think that if my wife had died it would have saved our marriage."

Ayuh.

Rosa ;)

PS: Glad you survived.

Rosa

01-03-2006, 04:59 PM

Lucky because I have a lovely wife (of 23 years), because we started ballroom, or both? ;)

Both! :cool: :D

Rosa :)

lynn

01-03-2006, 05:20 PM

I learned many great lessons about life - thumbs up for 2005!

swingdancer

01-03-2006, 06:23 PM

WRhythm

01-03-2006, 06:41 PM

Not the best year I've had...but I did spend a fabulous summer in Florence. So I learned to speak Italian, my partner and I worked with a fabulous coach there and met Augusto Sciavo...I just had a fabulous time! Oy, is it summer again yet?!

pygmalion

01-03-2006, 10:10 PM

[quote=WRhythm]my partner and I worked with a fabulous coach there and met Augusto Sciavo...I just had a fabulous time! quote]

Wow! :D

Rosa

01-04-2006, 06:17 AM

The best thing that happened in 2005 was the decision to start my own magazine, Swing Dancer Magazine. We had enough work done to be able to officially announce it as of Jan. 1 and will be launching March 15 (to be the best thing of 2006).

Great stuff! I don't do swing dancing (yet? :rolleyes: ), but I wish you all the very best with your magazine.

Rosa :)

Swingolder

01-04-2006, 09:37 AM

The best thing that happened in 2005 was the decision to start my own magazine, Swing Dancer Magazine. We had enough work done to be able to officially announce it as of Jan. 1 and will be launching March 15 (to be the best thing of 2006).
That is really exciting!!!! Congratulations for taking a big step!

Swingolder

01-04-2006, 09:56 AM

The birth of my latest grandson in May. After two miscarriages, our son and daughter-in-law were finally blessed with a healthy (after two weeks in intensive care) perfect little boy.

swingdancer

01-04-2006, 10:40 AM

Thanks Rosa and Swingolder...it's been a really exciting project and despite announcing the magazine this past Monday, there's already a good sized and positive buzz starting in the swing community.

Swingolder

01-04-2006, 04:32 PM

Thanks Rosa and Swingolder...it's been a really exciting project and despite announcing the magazine this past Monday, there's already a good sized and positive buzz starting in the swing community.

And where will your magazine be available?

BrookeErin

01-04-2006, 05:28 PM

We thought it would happen in 2004 (October, then November, then December), but my 2nd goddaughter was born January 2005. She beats out everything else. However, another fabulous thing is my job, which made it possible for me to move into my own apartment. And then there is my new group of friends.... I've been blessed. And so far 2006 has been just as good.

FTL

01-04-2006, 10:42 PM

Getting back to dancing.

jenn

01-04-2006, 11:23 PM

As for myself, even though we broke up in June, I'd have to say that my girlfriend (from 2004) was the best thing that happened to me in 2005. She's a remarkable woman and was a great friend and girlfriend. I will always be deeply appreciative of and treasure the time we were together, and will always be thankful for the encouragement, support, and feedback she provided.

same for me...my three year relationship ended in october, but he is still the best thing that happened to me in 2005...actually, ever. an amazing person who helped me become 'more me' and always believed in me. a person who introduced me to the world and all that it has to offer...

so, the best things of 2005, in addition, are:

visited 5 (technically 6) countries this year
tons of self discovery
finding a new passion and getting encouragement from people for it
reconnecting with my family
meeting amazing people

Shooshoo

01-05-2006, 04:56 AM

I'd have to say that my girlfriend (from 2004) was the best thing that happened to me in 2005.

he is still the best thing that happened to me in 2005...actually, ever. an amazing person

This has got me thinking, finding 'the best thing that happened to you' and don't get to keep them/be with them. I sure hope this is the rule :confused: .

cl5814

01-05-2006, 05:28 AM

Getting back to dancing.

Giving up dancing for me. I still get my fix by talking/reading on DF.
Time to learn a new skill in life.

swingdancer

01-05-2006, 01:26 PM

And where will your magazine be available?

It will only be available online at www.swing-dancer.com (http://www.swing-dancer.com). Depending on response we will lauch print in late 2007 for a small round of subscriptions and availablity at studios. For now it's free with no registration.

It's been really exciting getting it going and a number of people are expressing interest in writing for it.

Rosa

01-06-2006, 06:18 AM

my three year relationship ended in october, but he is still the best thing that happened to me in 2005... actually, ever. an amazing person who helped me become 'more me' and always believed in me. a person who introduced me to the world and all that it has to offer...

You are so lucky, Jenn.

I think there's always something to be learnt from relationships, however long they last.

But one of the best things I've learnt this year is that relationships that go wrong can be far, far better for you (in the long term) than relationships that go right.

Rosa :)

Ellis

01-06-2006, 11:13 AM

Has to be discovering (in no particular order):
1) ...my right foot (previously known as left foot #2)
2) ...that I can actually move in such a way as to be recognisable as salsa dancing
3) ...how much fun it can be to go out dancing.

Rosa

01-06-2006, 02:23 PM

salsachinita

01-06-2006, 09:41 PM

2005 came & went really quickly for me.

My life has changed since I moved in with my bf (Sept '04). I gradually exited from my (heavy) involvment/social obligation from my local salsa scene. In doing so, I danced less.

Here was my 2005:

- First salsa congress in Sydney. I'm glad I went eventhough I was not in the frame of mind/circumstances to benefit 100% from this event. Instead, we discovered Sydney together as a couple & loved it :cool: !

- "Met the parents" in New Zealand. Discovered what made my bf who he is today.

- Moved into my own apartment & started renovating. Very charllenging. Drives me mad most of the time :roll:.

- Returned to (9-5) work after spending 3 years doing almost nothing but dancing. It's a 'job' rather than a career. I guess it signifies a departure from my illness (eventhough I feel restless/unfit from no longer dancing 5-6 nights a week).

I am still adjusting to all these.......

Sagitta

01-07-2006, 08:28 AM

Giving up dancing for me. I still get my fix by talking/reading on DF.
Time to learn a new skill in life.Wow!! That's something!! My mom says that I'm so different when around dance that my only successful relationships will be connected with people who dance.

cl5814

01-07-2006, 11:54 AM

Wow!! That's something!! My mom says that I'm so different when around dance that my only successful relationships will be connected with people who dance.

That was true for me for a short period. Unfortunately life happened..... I am sure a new activity can make just as happy as dance did.

jenn

01-07-2006, 02:43 PM

You are so lucky, Jenn.

I think there's always something to be learnt from relationships, however long they last.

But one of the best things I've learnt this year is that relationships that go wrong can be far, far better for you (in the long term) than relationships that go right.

Rosa :)

thanks for that, rosa. i know its so difficult now because its still so fresh, but i have been able to gain important insight into life and about myself from everything that has happened, good or bad.