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to think that 2009 was a heap of shit

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porcamiseria · 31/12/2009 10:37

sorry but feel very teary today, as looked back on 2009 and it seemed to mainly consist of the following

work worries
constant fights with DP
redundancy worries
working all the bloody time
tired all the bloody time
constant fight to keep on top of house and admin

I sound like such a negative bitch, and I love and cherish my DC more than words can say, but I really dont think that this is a great life as it stands. being in a relationshiop and a working Mum is alot harder than I thought it would be, and we are even considering having another???? FFS

am I the only person to feel like this?

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northlondonchoclover · 31/12/2009 21:25

Good things that happened in 2009
got married
bought a house to move into in the new year
work going ok

The main Sht thing that happend in 2009*
2 MCs

BigBadMummy · 31/12/2009 21:30

BIL died suddenly

I turned 40.

Fuck off to 2009 I say.

norfolkBRONZEturkey · 31/12/2009 21:32

Apart from my dc4 whos is a light in our lives. He is adored
I keep harking back to a line in dr who where they are talking about donna and say something like 'its like shes sad about something but cant remember what'
thats exactly how I feel

LastTrainToLapland · 31/12/2009 21:37

Shite year here too

-grandpa died suddenly.
-miscarriage at 18 weeks.
-had to pull house off market because the only offers we were getting were, frankly, taking the piss. I so wanted to move.
-work was miserable, every month we worried if dh would get paid, and several of my clients are still sitting on my invoices.

The only reason I cannot write the whole year off as horrid is that my darling daughter is happy and healthy, and I had so many wonderful moments with her (sigh!)

Good riddance 2009. Fingers crossed for 2010

BitOfFun · 31/12/2009 21:37

Twas a bit on the shitty side- me being ill, dd2 getting much harder to deal with, debt and money worries, family bereavement, job losses. I could get depressed if I sat still. But I've got my love, my friends, and hope for the future. Another year survived, and it is likely to get better, surely?

GentleOtter · 31/12/2009 21:40

This has been one of the most difficult years and it has left like a scorpion with a most hideous sting.

We are totally snowed in with two sick children and the loss of a very loved person whom I looked on as my fourth son.

It just knocks the feet from you.

I hope that next year is easier for all of you.

Amapoleon · 31/12/2009 21:40

Mine has been shit from start to finish and to top it all, some bastard stole my purse today, with my mortgage money in it. Happy blooming new year.

Won't list anything else as it is far too depressing.

shockers · 31/12/2009 21:43

2009 wasn't my best year. Started with promise but didn't deliver. Final straw was best friend from school dying on Christmas day. Hope 2010 will be better but know it won't be for his family

FuriousGeorge · 31/12/2009 21:50

Another shit year here too.
2 close family members diagnosed with cancer,and two others have been very poorly.
The loss of too many friends and family during 2009,with sadly,more to come.Dh and I have attended 5 funerals in the last 6 months.
Me suffering from awful anxiety and depression.

On the plus side,I am appreciating the people who are still with us more,and the fact we both still have jobs and a roof over our heads.

Ripeberry · 31/12/2009 21:53

I turned 40! That's bad

therednosedcariboo · 31/12/2009 21:56

2009 was one hell of a lot better than 2008, for us at least! Let's hope 2010 brings us ALL what we need. xx

Jofins · 31/12/2009 22:02

2009 was a really shitty year,

Dad died

Moved in with Mother to keep an eye on her, she's driving me mad. DH and I feel like housekeeper and odd job man

Moved out of London and away from friends and support networks

DH hates living here

I have no job in Surrey

Financial chaos

Rented London house out, tenants and agent crap

Only positive is that DS has settled brilliantly into new school. Surely things can only improve???

Heffthelump · 31/12/2009 22:45

Crappy year here too. Let's hope next year is better.

jabberwocky · 31/12/2009 23:02

My most used phrase has been "This year has been quite challenging" Things seem to be getting better now so I have been very much looking forward to saying good-bye to 2009 and hellooooo 2010!

FluffyForLifeNotJustForXmas · 31/12/2009 23:05

this was my year

PoppyIsApain · 31/12/2009 23:23

Up and Down.
Married
DC first birthday
Holiday

Dog ill
Miscarriage

Life is shit all the time

SantaWears2SnowShoes · 31/12/2009 23:47

yanbu
my dad got ill and died
to end the year the rev died.
crap year

mateykatie · 01/01/2010 03:03

2009 was awful.

Lost my job in April, couldn't find another one until October, at lower wages.

In constant fear about not being able to pay the mortgage.

DS broke his leg.

2010 will be better though

picmaestress · 01/01/2010 04:48

Vile year, but it HAS to get better in 2010. It's been incredibly difficult for so many. I'm so glad to see the back of 2009. Mind you, can't help but think of how people must have felt in 1943. Kind of puts it in perspective.

Georgimama · 01/01/2010 06:48

Without in any way wishing any harm to any of you, I am so glad it's not just me who thought 2009 was a crock of shit. All these threads started "best memories of 2009" "your favourite fun times" blah blah, er, we're still alive, and, that's about it.

I exaggerate, we are a lot luckier than many in that we still have a home (albeit rented), still have jobs and still have our health, but it has felt like we have lurched from one crap experience to another.

This time last year I was having a MC. February DS airlifted to hospital with febrile convulsion. June another MC. August DH attacked by a nutter whilst we were on holiday trying to recover from all the stuff that had already happened. Nutter then tried to claim DH had attacked him and we spent three months waiting for plod to work out that actually it was the other way round. December we had a car crash.

Somehow our marriage is more solid than ever and we had the happiest Christmas in years. I'm so glad to see the back of 2009 and hope for better things this year - after eight years of part time studying whilst working full time/pregnant/on ML I will finally qualify as a solicitor in June and we are going to try (again!) for DC number 2.

norfolkBRONZEturkey · 01/01/2010 10:29

I hope that everyones 2010 is a lot better

Meglet · 01/01/2010 10:32

yes, crap 2009. Although we survived with a roof over our heads, so not as bad as some.

I remember I had a crap 1989 and 1999, so I am convinced it's on a weird 10 yeara cycle.

Roll on a wonderful 2010!

NancyDrewRocks · 01/01/2010 12:29

Worst year of my life - 2010 has to be better.

ThingumyandBob · 01/01/2010 13:32

2009 was a huge pile of shite?..I opened my window at midnight to let the old year out and the New Year in and I told 2009 to fuck right off!!!!!!!!!!!

Here?s to a better year in 2010!

CUNextTuesday · 02/01/2010 00:28

2010 better be better or I want my money back. 2009 was a crock of horse's arse - my darling dad died of cancer, I had 2 miscarriages, in fact there was death verywhere I looked.

On the plus side I will be giving birth to my first child in the summer, god willing, so there is potential for it to be a good year anyway...

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