I've learned a hand full of important things that will forever change my life:

1. You can't change people. No matter how much you try to change someone for the good it will never happen unless they want to change.

2. Bad things happen to good people.

3. Life sucks sometimes however that doesnt mean its the end of the world. Have a good cry, b*tch a little then dust yourself off and move on. Dwelling on it wont change anything.

4. Love, sometimes, isn't the most important thing in life.

5. Co-workers should stay just that - CO-WORKERS! Never trust co-workers because they are always out from themselves. They may be friendly but they are sometimes everything but!

6. Try and try your best, that way if you so happen to not get what you want you'll know it wasn't your flaut.

2008 is soooo gonna be better than 2007, i can just feel it.

I'm with MR...I am resolved in the fact that people will never change. This is not really a lesson one learns suddenly, I think it takes many years and people to really understand. I also learned that love chooses you, you do not choose love, and that subconscious thing we all do where we compare our reality to our desires is really the worst thing we can do to ourselves. The most important thing I faced, however, was realizing that the slow death is more important to focus on in a relationship than the immediate problems. Thinking that you can get away with something because you aren't accountable for it now does not mean it will not infect the friendship and strangle it later.

1. Funny, the main lesson I learned was that in dating, you cannot force someone to do something they don't want to do... even if it's better for them or you think it will make them happier. If they don't want to do something, you can't change their mind.

2. I also dealt with death this year. Someone very close to me who taught me many lessons in life passed away... she taught me to love yourself more than anyone or anything else in this world. And with this self-love, you can love others whole-heartedly, but it's got to come from your core first. Work on yourself and be the best person you can be...

3. If you're unhappy about something i.e. your job/career path, your friends, your relationship, etc...It's YOU who has to make the change... Things just don't come to you in this life... you can't feel sorry for yourself and become paralyzed by your self-pity... If you don't like something, you've got to identify why and how you can change it. I've done that a lot this year and I'm so happy and proud of what I've changed and accomplished in my life.

2008 is just going to get better, but I'm making little, achievable goals for myself to continue this self-improvement of mind, body and soul! I wish everyone the best in 2008!!!!!!!!!

I agree completely w/the you cant change people thing.
Also, Ive learned that b*itching behind ppls backs is pointless as its hurtful. Oh yea another thing, never become roommates w/ur bestfriend cuz itll ruin ur friendship.

In 2007 I learned...
1.You have to accept death and that person maybe freed of their pain and in a better place now.
2. Also to stay strong and believe in yourself...even though it is hard at times.
3.Live life as it was your last day. Don't over think what you are doing or worry what others will say.

1. I knew this already, but I was reminded that there's a big difference between friends and acquaintances.

2. You CAN go home again.

You can never make someone love you, no matter how hard you try, no matter what you do for them, no matter what you buy for them. And if they love someone else, you really don't have a chance in hell.

I learned that I should not date guys who are more feminine than me.

That there are things better left unsaid.....don't try to push too hard to let your "opinions" go out in the open....you never know they will cause you trouble instead or backfire at you

You can not always get what you want. Just because you give and give, it doesnt automatically mean you get something in return. Hold your money for your own rainy day, dont share it with someone else.

i've learned:

1.Letting go of something or someone you once loved is one of the hardest things you have to do but its for the best because you cant find happiness if you dont let go

2. Dont trust people too easily

3. Forgive..lifes too short to hold grudges

4. Try to keep your relationships with your best friends..they dont come around often and if you lose friends over petty things maybe they werent your friends in the first place

5. If something isnt working out change it and move on, whether it be a relationship, a job, a friendship, school.

6.Life changes..people change..people grow up..theres nothing you can do about it..and sometimes its for the best

7. Listening to sad breakup music really doesnt help the situation at all..give yourself a time frame to get over it..then move on..like martini said dwelling on the situation really wont change anything

oh and there is this really great quote i heard

"dont worry about people from your past theres a reason they didnt make it to your future"

these are just a few of the many things i've learned this year

i've learned:

1.Letting go of something or someone you once loved is one of the hardest things you have to do but its for the best because you cant find happiness if you dont let go

2. Dont trust people too easily

3. Forgive..lifes too short to hold grudges

4. Try to keep your relationships with your best friends..they dont come around often and if you lose friends over petty things maybe they werent your friends in the first place

5. If something isnt working out change it and move on, whether it be a relationship, a job, a friendship, school.

6.Life changes..people change..people grow up..theres nothing you can do about it..and sometimes its for the best

7. Listening to sad breakup music really doesnt help the situation at all..give yourself a time frame to get over it..then move on..like martini said dwelling on the situation really wont change anything

oh and there is this really great quote i heard

"dont worry about people from your past theres a reason they didnt make it to your future"

these are just a few of the many things i've learned this year

I've learned that no matter what your family and your partner should come before everyone else. No one else will care for you the way they do. No one.

ashcwebb, I agree. I had that talk with my parents recently too.

I have learned that sometimes best friends just aren't friends anymore after a while. It sucks, but people grow apart. You have to deal with it and move on.

I have also learned that if you aren't happy with your life, you have to change it and not care what others say/think about it. Do things for yourself.

I've learned that
1. it's better to discuss your relationship with your significant other, rather than getting everyone else's opinion about how things should be going and what they think he should have said/done.

2. It's harder to find close girlfriends as we get older and it's important to take the time to maintain the friendships that we have. It's really not that difficult to write an actual letter, place a phone call, or even send an email.

3. That my family is awesome. Okay- I knew that, but they seem to show me that all the time and I'm so grateful.

4. It's okay to go to therapy, especially if it's going to save your ass and make you feel better about yourself.

5. I can't fix other people's problems and shouldn't put a lot of effort into trying. They are able to fix themselves, if they want to. I can help them in their journey, but I can't do it for them.

ive learned this year that

that you never really treasure something until its gone

I learned that babies don't always look like aliens, especially if they are related to you.

I learned that you cannot make everyone happy all the time and it's ok to put myself first. I'm having a really good time with that. Not sure I can say the same for everyone else around me. They'll get used to it.

I've learned to be happy in the moment...and not think too much or over-analyze things. It just causes unnecessary anxiety.

I have learned that soda is SO bad and I will never touch it again.

I have learned that it's easy to quit smoking with a lot will power and a pill called Chantix.

I have learned that my dad ALWAYS makes me laugh.

I have realized the value of my family.

I have learned to NEVER EVER let my dogs out of my sight outside, and to ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have them on a leash.

I have learned that I can make it through the unexpected death of one of my dogs.

I have learned that I can't be perfect all the time, cause when I try I make myself and everyone else crazy.

I have learned that I can have a guilt free girls night.

I have learned that the Sugar sites are helping me to become the woman that I have always wanted to be!

i learned that:
1.most kids in my school are lame-o's
2.i dont have psychic abilities

I realized a few things this year, the things that matter the most...the ones that sick to you...and want to carry with you on to the next. I see how important TRUST, HONESTY, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS are but the one that holds on the most is INTEGRITY of one self, and realizing who you are as a person, and who your becoming in the future.

I learned a lot this year, but the number one thing I learned is that MISERY IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. I was in a seminar for my job and this was one of the presenters points. It's so simple, yet so profound. If you're miserable in your life, you (and only you) have the ability to change it. You don't have to be miserable! DUH!

In '07 I've learned:

1. It pays to take a chance
2. Patience does pay off
3. Laughter always gets me through
4. Backstabbers are everywhere
5. Common sense isn't learned
6. My mom absoulutely ROCKS!!
7. To love again
8. That Wyler's powdered drinks are good
9. Cooking isn't that bad
10.How fabulous Popsugar.com is:)

LOL I learned almost the same things as Martini Ross:

1- People don't change
2- SOME People are selfish and don't care about hurting others as long as they get their way.
3- No matter how much you try to fool yourself that things are better than they are, they'll never change. Things are what they are and its better to accept them.
4- Love isn't always the most important thing.
5- Your family isn't always the circle you were born into.
6- Men are asses.
7- Being difficult won't keep me from getting hurt it will only keep you from finding a decent guy.
8- Hard work pays off.
9- Life sucks, but giving up is even worse.

People SUCK and don't do business or money with family.

I have learnt that having people treat me as if I am not good enough doesn't mean that I'm not good enough, it means I needed to find new friends who are there for me.

I have learnt to not put up walls when in relationships.

It's been a good year, even with the bad stuff. Hopefully 2008 will be as good if not better

Always put yourself first

don't let a person destroy your confidence - sometimes they are out to get you because they are suffering themselves, not because it has anything to do with you or your worth

work relationships are all about politics, and usually do not translate to an out of work environment well

living on your own is awesome, but your parents will still take you back to the nest if you need it, and that's okay, there's no shame in it

change happens, embrace it

if you find a true best friend, don't let that friendship die!

1. Hard work pays off.

2. I was wasting so much time in friendships that were meaningless and superficial. They were bringing me down and I finally realized that it's okay to break away from these people. Having one true friend is better than having 10 acquaintances.

3. It's okay to not have plans every single weekend. Sometimes it feels great to just relax and have some quality me-time.

4. Painful circumstances will inevitably come your way. You can either let the pain consume you, or you can rise above and grow from the situation. It's all about perspective.

- Pick your battles, and when you do, fight, fight, fight for it.
- It's okay to fall in love. Just don't hurt other people in the process.