Top 10 of 2006 -- (post your's!!)

[K9soul]

1. My marriage ended.

2. I spent Thanksgiving alone.

3. I spent my birthday alone.

4. I spent Christmas alone.

5. I started a second job.

6. I was inspired and strengthened by Barbaro's will to live and keep coming out on top, even when he was stated by his vets to only have a 10% chance of survival at one point. He gave me a focus and inspiration when I needed it most.

7. I realized how wonderful and precious my friendships are and I treasure my friends more than I ever have in my life.

8. I've learned that I'm stronger than I thought I was.

9. I've reached out much more to my family and friends, realizing how precarious and fleeting life can be, and feel that has also given me more strength.

10. I adopted a precious puppy, Raven, from the Humane Society and adding a new and precious member to my little family, learning how to smile and laugh more and helping to heal the wounds in my heart.

[Zippy]

1.had to rehome my cockatiel Emmy
2.got to keep my orange ball of terror kitty Pumpkin
3.my parents broke up
4.parents got back together
5.bi-polar and ADHA under contorl
6.moving to NM in 2007
7.aunt tryed to kill herself
8.got into Bettas
9.Got closer to God
10.Found PT

[Uabassoon]

1. Moved in with Alexa.
2. Went to Europe for the first time.
3. Was promoted at work to supervisor.
4. Enrolled in classes at my local college to study business.
5. Went to Las Vegas and Alexa met my parents for the first time after 2.5 years of us dating.
6. Saw my sister graduate with her masters degree in Washington D.C.
7. Was transfered at work and while I first I was upset I now love my new location.
8. Spent my first Christmas living with Alexa in our home.
9. Met Daniel and Sarah and their wonderful daughter Kira, they are now wonderful friends and I am lucky to have them in my life.
10. Celebrated my "golden birthday" I turned 25 on the 25th of May.

[catnapper]

Great idea for a thread!
In no particular order of importance:
1) I became a dog trainer, which I absolutely LOVE
2) Pouncer's been sick off and on all year, which worries me to no end
3) I finally got diagnosed by a doctor, had surgery, need another which I can't afford at the moment.
4) My business officially failed and I drove the family into finacnial chaos
5) My youngest daughter got her driving license
6) My inlaws are speaking to us again (we still have no idea what we did wrong in the first place )
7) My brother and I are doing MUCH better, we cleared the air a LOT a few months ago
8) We were robbed on the 4th, and it basically just crushed me. I haven't been the same since
9) Been battling a pretty bad depression (related mostly to money and my failed business)
10) and the best for last: Cameron!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

2006 - It was the best of times; it was the worst of times:

1. Brother saved me from being homeless by buying me a home

2. The move bout killed me physically.

3. Had fun discovering all the flowers at the new place

4. Learned to use my digi cam and love it

5. Car broke down and I am now car less. BIG BUMMER!!!

6. Leonardo starting to look frail at age 16

7. Arthritis and fibromyalgia getting worse

8. Pain all the time

9. Wonderful friends from Pet Talk

10. Great Christmas thanks to those friends!!!

[chocolatepuppy]

1. Jan.-Lacey had yet another knee surgery.

2. Feb.-Lost my dear Uncle Andy who I set with in church.

3. Mar.-Celebrated 30th wedding anniversary.

4. May-Mandy's 5th birthday! They said she'd never make it.

5. June-Lost beloved Mandy.

6. Found out how many 'real' friends I have after Mandys death.

7. July-Got a raise at work.

8. Aug.-Got my new puppy Layla.

9. Christmas Eve-Found out you could still be an 'orphan' even when your parents are alive.

10. Christmas Day-Found out the crack head next door had her house paid off by her father, so unless she gets busted, she's not going anywhere.

[Kfamr]

This year has been okay, but depressing overall. I've learned a good lesson on who the genuine people are in my life. While it was a very depressing struggle, and still is, I am happy to say there are many burdens off my shoulders now and those heartless people are no long a part of my life, finally.

I think this may be a pretty okay summery of 2006.


1. Met my dear friend Laurie and her wonderful husband and kids.

2. Attended my very first Mutt Strut with Amber, Maggie, and Laurie in March.

3. Grandpa was in and out of the E.R. in March.

4. Around April-May we obtained an old fishing boat which has given us many enjoyable fishing trips in the gulf.

5. In May we go to visit with a lot of Ohio PT'ers as well as others. We (Kiara, my dad, and I) camped and then stayed with my Aunt in Michigan.

6. In June/Julyish My boss and family friend of 11 years and his wife had a baby girl. After have three boy and miscarriages whenever it was a girl. She is happy, healthy, and THE most adorable little girl, ever.

7.In July, my brother and father saved a lady and a dog from drowning. The lady went to jail on some other charges and we kept the dog until she was bailed out.

8. September was the worst month of my life. Kiara got out and my heart and life were completely shattered. I did not go to work for a whole week and spent over $300 that week searching for her.

9. We found Kiara five days later and our lives were once again whole. Kiara and I are still struggling with the after effects of her disappearing act.

10. We unexpectedly obtained a puppy, Mufasa, who as of Wednesday is officially our 4th dog. He has been an absolute joy and as of today he knows sit, lay down, paw, come/stay when he feels like it, and knows to leave treats alone on command.

[Laura's Babies]

1-In Febuary, I got another great grandaughter

2- A few days after the birth, Eddie FINALLY got released from the hospital after being there for 9 months! (YAAAAAAA!)

3- In April, Eddie celebrated his birthday.

4- In April, Eddies Angels who saved his life were honored.

5- I finally got rid of some of the carpet and got tile down.

6-In August, I got another great grandson.

7- I FINALLY put shelves in my cabinets.

8- In December EDDIE (and his wife) came to see me!

9- December, got a bonus and a raise!

10- The year ended with a friends 29 year old son dying of Meningitis.

[Twisterdog]

1. I got married in May.

2. We spent a wonderful week on our honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta.

3. My son got in some trouble and spent three months at the state boys' reform school.

4. My son was released and is doing so much better, a huge change for the better!

5. My husband's son got in some trouble and, eight months later, is still at the state boys' reform school, with no changes for the better noted.

6. We got Rosie, the English bulldog puppy, the cutest little squishy thing ever.

7. I inherited a step-dog that I want to choke, but so far have resisted the urge.

8. My mom had open-heart sugery, for the second time in three years. She did great, and came through with flying colors.

9. My husband's ridiculously immature daughter told us she is pregnant, with no idea who the father is, and absolutely no clue whatsoever about her own life, let alone another's.

10. I quit smoking in October.


Wow ... when you list it all in black and white, it's easy to see why we are stressed out!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

These have been very interesting to read. Here's my list.

1. My grandpa passed away on Dec 12th. His memorial service was this morning.

2. Eric and I (and the pets!) moved to Denver.

3. I decided I wanted to be a teacher.

4. I got accepted to a master's of education program.

5. I got a job I love- teaching piano lessons!

6. My mom and I visited Ireland in March and had a very fun time.

7. We got 2 more pets, Vallis and Pippin.

8. Eric got his first "real" job after graduating from college.

9. I guess it doesn't matter now that I am going into education, but I was rejected from the Phd programs in experimental/cognitive psychology I applied to. I spent a lot of time and money on applications, buying a suit, and getting to my interviews. I was pretty crushed when that last rejection came.

10. My "hometown" (Iowa City, IA) had a big tornado in April. We were lucky and didn't get hit, but downtown is no longer the same.

[manda_moo87]

1. Got my first car.
2. Got my first tattoo.
3. Turned 19 (legal!)
4. Started my first year of college.
5. Met several new GREAT friends.
6. Lost Austin...
7. Worked @ my job over a year and got a raise.
8. My parents almost got a divorse...
9. Went to Whistler.
10. Met someone "special".

[catlover4ever]

In no particular order

1. I lost my dear Tigger on October 16, only three days after finding out that she was full of cancer. She was my little girl since May of 1993.

2. My husband and I found out that after trying to have a baby for more than 5 years...we are infertile.

3. Mark and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary in May.

4. We had our one year anniversary of settling into our new house on December 2.

5. We made wonderful, dear friends in our new neighbors.

6. Mark and I became Aunt Meg and Uncle Mark in August.

7. My entire family had a good year health wise.

8. Turned 35 in April.

9. While loosing Tigger this year I gained two other kitties that I swear Tigger sent my way.

10. I celebrated my 6th anniversary at the hospital that I work at....that is the most time that I have spent at any one job and not left to find other work.