How have you changed in 2014?

[Ninastar]

I think that this year has been the biggest change for me yet.

I personally feel that I've matured a lot more this year than I have over the past 5.

I've come to realise that the only person who can truly let someone bother you, is yourself. I wish I had known that when I was still at my ****ty nursery job last year.

But saying that, if I still worked there now, I'd never have changed my views and I think it's a blessing in disguise that I had to work in such an awful place.

I've had the best and the worst year of my life. My sister being admitted to hospital twice and losing my 19 year old cat made me feel heartache I never thought was possible.

I've realised that I'll likely never fall in love with a boy. I honestly met the most absolute perfect boy for me, but I soon realised that I had no feelings for him whatsoever... Just hope.

I've met some of the most amazing new people with my job.

I've learnt so much more about the asian/muslim community because of my job too. It's made me realise that I love learning about different culture.

And best of all, I have realised that having a happy, healthy family is the most important thing in life.

I know it sounds cheesy (okay, it is) but I'm glad all these awful things have happened to me over the past year, because if they hadn't, I wouldn't have anything to appreciate now.

How have you changed in 2014? Has this been your year to shine? I have nothing but positive feelings about next year.

[Samm]

Not that much, I guess I've come more mature this year and more aware of stuff then before

[Jack.]

I've become more independent and learnt to stop being so quick and to get a pair of balls :joker:

[BigSister]

I think ive been more accepting of having my injections and realising that yeah it might take a few more years to have them done like last year I was still upset and annoyed. Also I feel ive been more independent and doing more things for myself

[LukeB]

Yes and no

I'm still the same person just grew a "I don't care" and "don't take crap off anyone" attitude, because you realise people will treat you like crap if you let them.People think they can bully me but they're wrong.

[Jay.]

I think I've come out of myself more, like I've learnt to not give a **** what people think.I mean, a year ago I wouldn't have had a youtube channel. I think in 2013 I was much more of a teenager, but this year I've grown a lot, probably due to going to university. I just feel a lot more mature and in control of my life.

oh myself and Luke's post were mostly the same lmao cute

[AnnieK]

I've learnt...

**** happens to good people
You never know what tomorrow will bring so try and enjoy today
Life does go on......even if it feels ****
If you feel ill trust your gut feelings, not the medical profession

Ooh, I'm a real ray of sunshine about this year

[Cal.]

I've got a lot more reserved and into myself - which is something I hate. I'm a lot less confident, more nervy and definitely afraid to speak my mind this year compared to previous years, but I want to being saying the opposite at the end of 2015.

[LukeB]

I think I've come out of myself more, like I've learnt to not give a **** what people think.I mean, a year ago I wouldn't have had a youtube channel. I think in 2013 I was much more of a teenager, but this year I've grown a lot, probably due to going to university. I just feel a lot more mature and in control of my life.

oh myself and Luke's post were mostly the same lmao cute

Great minds think alike :flutter:

[Calderyon]

No change, other than being more pessimistic/realistic about things.

And I know more about computers/IT though than i did a year back.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

got fatter

[joeysteele]

I was always fairly confident but this year I have found stronger confidence on lots of issues and generally.
I fire off more at people who are unjustifiably seeming to get at me personally too.

I don't take as much nonsense from others like I used to.

[Niall]

I feel like an absolutely different person now, to how I did on January 1st. It's absolutely bizarre, the me I think of back then seems extremely childish and naïve (and that's putting it mildly).

I've had a lot of **** slung at me throughout Spring and Summer and doing that has really been the unholy slap in the face that I've so sorely needed through my life. It's stopped me from being some stupid little church mouse that's overly considerate of everyone else all the time. Not to say that I'm now some sort of cyborg who's rude, but rather I've simply stopped giving a **** and being so worrisome?

I'm just more chilled out, and I don't take **** from other people anymore at all. That's something I learned the hard way by applying it to the already acrimonious relationship I have with my Mum. Like, I've learnt that if someone is shiity then just cut them off and they'll either stop being shitty or you'll be free of dealing with it any longer. Either way it's a win-win methodology to use.

Plus balancing a near-full-time job with Uni, and my first proper serious stable relationship is making me fee like my life is way more put together than it ever has been before.

So in summary, I reckon I've just become much more mature, and chilled out. I think I've finally reached that glorious point in my life where I've just stopped giving a **** about what anyone else thinks and oh boy do I love it. :flutter:

[GypsyGoth]

Yep I feel that I've changed a lot, this year I've worked harder than ever before in my life. And while I've hated my job a few times, overall it's been a rewarding experience there. The staff has become like a second family.

Once or twice being in work has felt like being stuck in a rut, but I'm sure I heard this quote in a movie, how life is what happens to you while you're making other plans. So yea I've kinda been trying to enjoy being in the moment.

Been on the brink of depression a few times, felt pretty powerless at those times.

This time last year I was prepared to give up on writing, well I'll always write, but the notion of getting published seemed pointless to me last year. I didn't see how the words and ideas inside me could benefit anyone else. But after I read When Women Were Warriors, those books changed me. So even if I could improve one reader's mood, I believe the effort I put into getting my work out there wouldn't be wasted.

That's another thing, my reading and comprehension has increased. When I had loads of free time, I didn't have the focus to finish the majority of the books I started. Now it's the total opposite, I've gone through more books this year than the three years previous, and that doesn't seem to be slowing.

I've become closer to my mom.

I guess I've been somewhat more adventurous, I've gone out a few times, and for the most part they haven't been awful experiences, if fact a couple of them I enjoyed thoroughly.

[Firewire]

got fatter

same and that's about it

I still feel the same person as this time last year, which isn't necessarily a bad thing

[Ammi]

...Claudia, that's sometimes and often how work can feel, you know the routine of it all...?...and if that's all that is ever taken from it then that's all it will ever be but because you're a writer in your heart, I know that you will take so much more and so much about people/so many positive things that will weave into your life so beautifully...nothing is 'routine'/nothing is boring because it's what we make it be and what we make it mean and everything we do has meaning that plays a part of it all for us... and I know that you know that..oh by the by, I watched Twilight/Eclipse last night and I thought of you all the way through because you are Bella and Bella can do anything and fulfil any dream she wants to....

[GypsyGoth]

...Claudia, that's sometimes and often how work can feel, you know the routine of it all...?...and if that's all that is ever taken from it then that's all it will ever be but because you're a writer in your heart, I know that you will take so much more and so much about people/so many positive things that will weave into your life so beautifully...nothing is 'routine'/nothing is boring because it's what we make it be and what we make it mean and everything we do has meaning that plays a part of it all for us... and I know that you know that..oh by the by, I watched Twilight/Eclipse last night and I thought of you all the way through because you are Bella and Bella can do anything and fulfil any dream she wants to....

Thank you :lovedup:

[Jay.]

got fatter

omg how did I forget this

[mizzy25]

Ive learnt not to fire the bullets for other people. I used to this a lot, now I walk away and it feels good. Ive learnt not to actually give a toss about people and things that don't actually matter to me.
Ive also learnt not to get involed with other peoples arguments. So I guess ve learnt a few things lol
Ive also learnt if I eat chocolate non bloody stop, I will get fat!!!!!! lol

[Crimson Dynamo]

older, grumpier, hairier, 14% funnier, 28% less sociable


#quitethecatch

[Smithy]

older, grumpier, hairier, 14% funnier, 28% less sociable


#quitethecatch

14% of 0 is still 0

[Crimson Dynamo]

14% of 0 is still 0

:fist: These are official figures and cannot be disputed

[Cherie]

older, grumpier, hairier, 14% funnier, 28% less sociable


#quitethecatch

14% of 0 is still 0

:laugh: i laugh at LT (not with him) :hehe:

Ive not changed Im still the same perfection I was on Jan 1 2014 :smug:

[Mystic Mock]

I don't know really, there's probably two things that I'm getting more confident at which one of them is thanks to Ashleigh from BB15.

1. I am more comfortable in admitting when I fancy someone which is thanks to Ashleigh, my family have still got to ask me first but I now actually give an answer instead of awkward silence.

2. I've still got an inner child in me as a few days ago I was writing on the walls “WC” “SFLP” which you'll have to figure out yourselves on what they both mean if you're interested.

[Cherie]

I don't know really, there's probably two things that I'm getting more confident at which one of them is thanks to Ashleigh from BB15.

1. I am more comfortable in admitting when I fancy someone which is thanks to Ashleigh, my family have still got to ask me first but I now actually give an answer instead of awkward silence.

2. I've still got an inner child in me as a few days ago I was writing on the walls “WC” “SFLP” which you'll have to figure out yourselves on what they both mean if you're interested.

What walls are these Mocky :laugh:

[InOne]

I won't know if I've changed until we start properly getting into this year.

[kirklancaster]

14% of 0 is still 0

:joker::joker::joker: The most bitingly funny observation on here yet. (I don't agree of course; LT is hilarious.)

[Marc]

Became a hard worker. Learned more about myself in the down moments. Learned who my real friends are. Knew and accepted who I am

[Kyle]

I'd like to think I changed a bit when Leathertrumpet and Kirk got engaged. I don't want to come across as a cynic but I wasn't sure it was gonna work out.

How wrong I was.

Now I see the true nature of love.

You guys :hug:

[Mystic Mock]

What walls are these Mocky :laugh:

In my cell in Arkham.

Being serious I did them in the Toilets mainly, it was so fun.:joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I'd like to think I changed a bit when Leathertrumpet and Kirk got engaged. I don't want to come across as a cynic but I wasn't sure it was gonna work out.

How wrong I was.

Now I see the true nature of love.

You guys :hug:

You vile homophone

:fist:

[Mystic Mock]

Homophone? Wouldn't he rather be a homophobe?:joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Homophone? Wouldn't he rather be a homophobe?:joker:

let them live in peace (away from animals, naturally)

we are all gods children after all

:love:

[Kyle]

Homophone? Wouldn't he rather be a homophobe?:joker:

I could be both. :shrug:

[Cherie]

In my cell in Arkham.

Being serious I did them in the Toilets mainly, it was so fun.:joker:

Naughty

[Mystic Mock]

LeatherTrumpet - I agree with you, that's why I do find it funny when some Religious people hate gay people as God/Gods preach love to all living beings.

Kyle - You could be as I'm a homophone too tbf, I hate them with a fiery passion.

Cherie - Yes I am naughty, my Dad still hasn't found out about it yet, but then we've all been busy with more serious things lately so that might've been why he still hasn't noticed yet.:hugesmile:

[Kyle]

LeatherTrumpet - I agree with you, that's why I do find it funny when some Religious people hate gay people as God/Gods preach love to all living beings.

Kyle - You could be as I'm a homophone too tbf, I hate them with a fiery passion.

Cherie - Yes I am naughty, my Dad still hasn't found out about it yet, but then we've all been busy with more serious things lately so that might've been why he still hasn't noticed yet.:hugesmile:

Those people of a homophone persuasion aye :hehe:

[Mystic Mock]

Those people of a homophone persuasion aye :hehe:

Pmsl exactly.

[Benjamin]

I wouldn't say I have changed but traits that have always been there became more apparent and I didn't know how to handle them. I guess that is the learning curve though and for those that were not particularly nice traits I need to work on not so much culling them (as sometimes they are helpful) but more knowing when to bring them out.