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Ok so I seem to have stumbled across this topic and I think I’m around 3 months late, but “arr well, I shall continue with it anyways”. I feel I’ve achieved a lot this year, and My summer has been... more

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  • 98 of 98 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 AnneLorraine1

    Member since 02/06/2010

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    2 Stars MY GLASS HAS TO BE HALF FULL Review with images 25/07/2012

    Advantages Advantages Time heals although slowly

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Depressing so far although try to focus on the good things

    An event towards the end of last year has had deep effects on this year. My father died in November 2011. He died alone of a massive stroke. There would be no goodbye. Sudden quick death may be the kindest option for the deceased than a lingering illness (my dad wouldn’t have taken to being nursed and losing independence) but for loved ones it’s extremely difficult. My mother was ill with cance for years. It was heart-breaking witnessing her suffering but I was with her at the end and we said our goodbyes. I didn’t get this chance with my dad and have times when I feel it’s all a nightmare and ... more
  • 40 of 40 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    5 Stars Is this a dream, or are things actually improving. Review with images 26/07/2012
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    Advantages Advantages got into university, got a new job, got new friends and have an amazing boyfriend

    Disadvantages Disadvantages wish the year didn't start so bad for me to actually do something about it.

    My expectations 2011 was the most depressing time of my life where I hit an all time low so it's safe to say my expectations of 2012 were not great. I spent my year pulled into my parents arguments and suffered through their break up, my mother moving out, me being made to feel worthless, in a dying relationship which ended both dramatically and horrifically and ended up in a relationship with someone I barely new. I could not be bothered with 2012 in the slightest. Break ups with no make ups In the first two months of the year I was in another pointless relationship which abruptly ended after ... more
  • 39 of 39 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 catsholiday

    Member since 03/03/2003

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    4 Stars Holidays, redundancy and life events Review with images 29/07/2012

    Advantages Advantages Great holidays and wonderful family

    Disadvantages Disadvantages The economy isn't helping some of my family

    My 2012 Highlights so far This has been a mixed sort of year for me as we have had two amazing holidays but also my step son was made redundant and my daughter’s partner has been told his job will be going too. STARTED WELL BUT.. We had the most wonderful family Christmas period with all of us together including my step children’s grandfather on Christmas Day. Everyone enjoyed it, the food was good and it was especially poignant as he died while we were away in Borneo and we arrived back just in time for his funeral. THE GOOD Our holiday in March to Laos and Borneo was certainly a highlight as ... more
  • 103 of 103 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 supercityfan

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    5 Stars JUST CHAMPION 20/07/2012
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    Advantages Advantages Unbelievable wife and children, unbelievable Football Team

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    Anyone who has read my reviews before will know that if I bring this review in in less than 800 words then that will be my personal highlight not only for this half year, but for every year of my 44 year existence. I am not used to writing short, to the point reviews, but as the saying goes you are never too young to start. This has been a difficult one for me to narrow down, not because I have that many too choose from, in fact rather the opposite is the case, but I guess for me the difficulty is in actually trying to prioritise ones achievements. The Kids For instance every morning when I ... more
  • 70 of 70 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 Soho_Black

    Member since 30/08/2002

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    5 Stars Breakthrough 22/07/2012
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    Advantages Advantages Where I'm at now

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Where I had to go to get here

    Those who are offended by material of an overtly religious or Christian nature may want to look away now. I am a born again Christian and my personal highlight of the year so far has everything to do with God's grace and power. My year didn't start terribly promisingly. At the turn of midnight, I was at my younger brother's wedding, surrounded by relatives who kept asking me when it would be my turn, being 4 years older and already in my late 30s without ever looking close to being married. I was also suffering from clinical depression and had been for the previous 15 months or so. This was ... more

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  • 1st2thebar 30/7/2012 13:21:17

    Isn't this topic suppose to be in a creative writing sense?

    It appears members are treating this as a Ciao Issue piece - Rather than attempting a creative writing piece. I'm not being critical - it's a genuine question.

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  • rolandrat123 25/7/2012 16:08:57

    lovely picture - it always pays to leave loved ones with kind words.

    lovely pic - it always pays to leave loved ones with kid words as we never know when we might never see them again. I gave my son a little owl ornament when he graduated - it had been my mums and it had a mortar board hat on - and although she had died 8yrs previous I knew she would have been so proud. I am sure your parents are with you at all these significant moments.

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