how has the start of the new year been?

have you been able to acheeve any goals so far, or notice any diffrences- either positive or negative in day to day life.

not noticing much change so far- still feels a lot like 2015

but then i honestly wasn't that optomistic about a happy new year anyway

[Angelique67]

I discovered I'm in a dangerous war with my "neighbors" on Saturday night. I now consider them every bit capable to actually kill me, after what they pulled.

Before that happened, though, I was really happy with my new water filter. I had just started using it Saturday evening, before the act of war by those violent people.

So I don't know if my year will be good, or horrible. Both events were important to me for good or bad.

It's hard for me to say. I feel like as the New Year comes, I got one year older. It seems like it's gotten to a point that as each year passes, it goes more downhill. I hate to say it, but it seems like it's true. There was a time in the past when I would enter in the New Year with optimism. Not any more.

2015 was not one of the best years that I had. I don't know if I would say it was the worst. Like everyone else would say, I hope this year will be better than the last.

[dexter]

Originally Posted by Angelique67

I discovered I'm in a dangerous war with my "neighbors" on Saturday night. I now consider them every bit capable to actually kill me, after what they pulled.

Wow what did your neighbors do? If it was something violent or tresspassing you should report it to the police so that there's a report on record if they should try anything else.

Sorry that it marred your new year... Please stay safe and hope things get better.

[Angelique67]

Originally Posted by dexter

Wow what did your neighbors do? If it was something violent or tresspassing you should report it to the police so that there's a report on record if they should try anything else.

Sorry that it marred your new year... Please stay safe and hope things get better.

Thank you, dexter. The people from downstairs and upstairs pounded on the walls and ceiling for 45 minutes. I was terrified, also thinking they could break in easily if that's what they were going to do. They did it because I have been objecting to their loud music for 5 years. It's directly under my bed, their speakers.

It started around 1:40 am, and lasted until around 2:30. At first I was afraid it was the fire dept or police, due to a fire in the building or something. I slowly realized it was the occupants of the apartments downstairs and upstairs (who keeps on stamping ever since Saturday).

I'm doing my best to stay as quiet as possible because I'm now terrified of these people. The evil they did in trying to upset me and drive me out (I don't have the money to move) would easily lend itself to murder.

I called the police and the landlord while it was going on but by the time the police came, if they did, the pounding had mostly stopped. If I get murdered, though, I'm hoping my call was a clue.

I know it seems silly for me to be afraid of them now, but I've lived in this place for 5 years, and I know how stupid the man downstairs is. He thinks I owe him conversation every time I'm outside waiting for a taxi or something. If I don't talk to him cordially, he gets outraged.

Years ago I used to celebrate the "new year" thing and get all excited about that.

Somewhere along the way, I changed. I guess I got tired of being all hopeful at the start but disappointed at the end, seeing that nothing ever changed.

Now, a "new year" is nothing but a change of calendar to me. It's a reset, it changes from December back to January again. Like being stuck in an endeless loop...

Sure, I still kind of "celebrate" Christmas and New Year for the sake of fulfilling a "social obligation", but I don't really "feel" it, I kind of lost the joy for it.

I believe that if changes are to come, they'll come any day of whatever year. If we must do something, we should do something between now and the 31st of December... not wait until the year after. I want changes now, next year may be too late.

Please note: I'm not lecturing anyone and I'm no Mr. Know It All, it's just the way I think.

The new year started really nicely. Me and a friend went for a walk along the beach and watched the sun come up - my avatar. But since then I feel like I'm on a downward spiral. During the day I think I'm fine but then the night creeps up on me and I struggle. I didn't expect anything different though really.

Originally Posted by BuildABridge

Years ago I used to celebrate the "new year" thing and get all excited about that.

Somewhere along the way, I changed. I guess I got tired of being all hopeful at the start but disappointed at the end, seeing that nothing ever changed.

Now, a "new year" is nothing but a change of calendar to me. It's a reset, it changes from December back to January again. Like being stuck in an endeless loop...

Sure, I still kind of "celebrate" Christmas and New Year for the sake of fulfilling a "social obligation", but I don't really "feel" it, I kind of lost the joy for it.

I believe that if changes are to come, they'll come any day of whatever year. If we must do something, we should do something between now and the 31st of December... not wait until the year after. I want changes now, next year may be too late.

Please note: I'm not lecturing anyone and I'm no Mr. Know It All, it's just the way I think.

i always took the view, why celebrate 2016, the start of a new year.

that's like celebrating the start of a new month, oh.. let's get all excited- it's not april anymore, it's may, or celebrate the start of the new day.. oh, well that's friday over with, let's get some fireworks out and set the sky alight- it's saturday, woooo!. everyone celebrate!.

i still always watch the countdown though. i watch it because i can't sleep, and it gives me something to watch. nothing to do with the fact that it'a new year, like you i've given up being hopeful.

i hear the same crap every year.. happy new year, may this new year bring you joy...

P.S, sorry for the post

but yeah it's how i feel

[gayleggg]

I didn't make any resolutions so as not to be disappointed. Can't tell any difference in my mood since the change in ADs so I'm rather disappointed in that. I'm not expecting too much especially this early in the year.

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[LittleEarthquakes]

I've achieved small goals here and there but nothing huge. My resolution for pretty much every day is to learn as much as I can. And I'm always learning. I don't expect to get better this year, but I do expect that I'll keep trying to.

[Serzen]

The year's just started but I'm really optimistic about it. My main goal is to retake my studies and stick to it until the end of 2016 and so on.

I have started my diet.

Angelique, I hope soon you're able to escape your toxic neighbors. They sound like real pieces of work.

As for me, nothing has changed. It still feels very much like 2015. However, I figure it's only been 5 days into the new year, so there's plenty of time for things to turn around yet.

I plan on not letting 2016 be the same s.hitty year that 2015 was. I have my work cut out for me. I need to finish school, first and foremost. However, classes for GED begin in the spring. Until then I'm trying to lose as much weight as possible (I'm obese) because this spring I plan on being out and about, not sitting in my house embarrassed. I also want to meet people and make friends, possibly even get a boyfriend, but that will be difficult since there isn't really anywhere in town to meet anyone. (if only there were cute guys at the library, but it's mainly old people who go there. :P) I'm also going to pester my dad into finally teaching me how to drive, so I can (hopefully) get my license.

[Angelique67]

Originally Posted by ennui.

Angelique, I hope soon you're able to escape your toxic neighbors. They sound like real pieces of work.

As for me, nothing has changed. It still feels very much like 2015. However, I figure it's only been 5 days into the new year, so there's plenty of time for things to turn around yet.

I plan on not letting 2016 be the same s.hitty year that 2015 was. I have my work cut out for me. I need to finish school, first and foremost. However, classes for GED begin in the spring. Until then I'm trying to lose as much weight as possible (I'm obese) because this spring I plan on being out and about, not sitting in my house embarrassed. I also want to meet people and make friends, possibly even get a boyfriend, but that will be difficult since there isn't really anywhere in town to meet anyone. (if only there were cute guys at the library, but it's mainly old people who go there. :P) I'm also going to pester my dad into finally teaching me how to drive, so I can (hopefully) get my license.

Thank you, ennui! I am afraid of them! I hope you'll achieve everything you want to this year! I believe in you.