Rogers72 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 My wife and I have a game we play called High/Low. If we take a trip for a week, at the end, we sit back and recall our one "high" and our one "low". Occasionally, even at the end of a day, we will recall our "High" and our "Low". We always play it on New Years Eve for the preceding year. I am a lucky man this year. I had a hard time picking between many "Highs" and a hard time finding a single definitive "Low". There have been years in the past where the opposite was true so it all comes out in the wash i guess. My "High" for 2011 was the birth of my son. My low, although so trivial in comparison was that we are significantly worse off financially than we were this time a year ago. The "Low" results from decisions that we made ourselves in hopes that they will pay future dividends so its really not all that bad I guess. I'd love to hear yours!
aes8 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 High = Getting married (second cermony) in my Uncle's back yard in Seal Beach Low = Having the renter in my condo move out and being force to come up with the mortgage payment out of my cigar budget for 5 months.
dicko Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 High - completing my university degree, and securing a job in my field. Low- zero assets, zero cash. I had to do a lot of no pay or low pay volunteering/internships, plus had to work less at casual jobs so I could study longer for the tough final exams, so this year has been Owe my mum and brother a few grand no cigar purchases in 6 months, ouch haha
Rushman Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 High: getting married and moving (albeit likely not permanent) to Playa del Carmen/finally getting into the cigar biz which was a dream. Low: although it pales in comparison, quit my corp America job so very low cash flow and depleting assets. Wouldn't trade this experience for anything. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631761,-87.070598
Wil Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Great thread High: the birth of my first child (son) about a month ago. Low: work. I have a 'good' job, but the last year has really made me realise how much I hate it...
Pilgrims Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 like this High: Being asked to be a god parent to a mates son Low: my dad having a stroke out of the blue (he's pretty much 100% recovered though)
riazp Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 cool thread my high point was probably the road trip me and 3 of my best mates too to Atlantic city in March, epic weekend to say the least My low point, although I have a very good job, its not one that I really enjoy. but this made me realise that i need to go back to school and get a new degree...so we'll have a high point in 2012
Murri Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 High - Our youngest son's wedding, had a great time, shared smokes with the group. Low - Father-In-Law had a heart attack and has been in the hospital since June. Had to cancel a July vacation in Cuba, our lives are kinda on hold right now.
benjaminbbush Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Tremendous Thread! High---Birth off my daughter back in May and the resulting good health of her and my wife. Low---My grandmother (who was my favorite and I hers) died in December.
JohnnyC Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Great Thread High : My Son being accepted into Law School Low : Paying his Tuition ... but would not trade it for the world
JohnnyC Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Happy New Year to All. I hope 2012 brings forth joy and prosperity to all
maverickdrinker Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 high: watching my son take his first steps. Now, he races around the house. Low: having to let go of people for underperformance on the job. It is the part of the role that I hate the most but is a necessary component.
Ghabanos Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 this really makes one reflect... high: second son taking his first steps low: the reality that I need to make some changes in my profession if I am going to enjoy life any bit... if that makes any sense.
Lotusguy Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 High: Birth of my daughter in February Low: Not closing the biggest potential sales contract of my career (but I'm not giving up on that one)
riazp Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 low: the reality that I need to make some changes in my profession if I am going to enjoy life any bit... if that makes any sense. Makes perfect sense, eactly what I meant...Hense going back to school in 2012 to better futher my career and do something that I really would enjoy doing.
Habanos2000 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 High: visiting family in Italy and Germany Low: father in law in need of a kidney transplant.
TWalker Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Wow, what a year! Happy New Year to all you BOTL's and SOTL's.. My high of 2011 was finally buying a retirement property in Mexico. My low of 2011 was driving my son to the airport when he flew out west to study for his masters. I was a single dad for a long time and it's strange and lonely around here without him. At least he's home for the holidays and we enjoyed a cigar together yesterday.
aavkk Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Great thread! My high of 2011 was our 8 month trip which my wife and I completed in May. We started in Nepal and finished in New Zealand. It truly was the trip of a lifetime including 5 days in Brisbane with our amazing hosts here at FOH. My low of 2011 is having to live in a Basement apartment while I build the business back up that I left to pursue the trip of the lifetime. We wanted to move straight to Charleston after returning from the trip but my business partners wanted me in NY for a year. Work is going even better than expected and in hindsight it was an incredibly small price to pay. Were moving to Charleston in May and expect 2012 to be the best yet. In fact I'm about to buy my first box of cigars in over a year. Happy New Year all!
cigcars Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 HIGH: Being graduated to new higher level on another forum site LOW: Great friend and mentor going through some VERY tough times concerning her family and finances in another state.
coblos Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Great idea for a thread, have enjoyed reading through the posts so far. High: Settling and buying a house in a great location after 10 years of frequent moves to gain experience and promotion in my career. Low: The deteriorating health of my father in law.
bacalao Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 HIGH- Me and the wife celebrated our 12 year anniversary and it's one we won't soon forget and Jacory Harris UM QB is a senior and I will never have to see him play again. LOW- My grandmother passed this year at the age of 102. Miss you abuela.
olotti Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Good thread my man High- I guess would be the anniversary trip my wife and I took to St. Croix for 10 days, we got married last year and went to St. Croix for our honeymoon so we thought we'd go back, it was great. Low- Getting laid off from my job as a Firefighter/Medic 1 month later. Beyond the financial strain it has put on us having your career ripped away because of budget cuts is something emotionally I can't even begin to explain. However on a good note I may get hired back soon and I hope I do. Happy New Year to everyone.
KarlJ Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 High- Being able to pay the bills, meet my family's needs, give everyone what they want and ocassionaly spoil myself. Low- Continued to be unemployed -Karl
Tarks Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 High: Going to Havana twice in 2011. Low: Coming home from Havana twice in 2011. I live a pretty boring life so I can honestly say that these were my highs and lows for the year.
LLC Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 High - my first trip to Havana. Low - realizing I won't get back to Havana for a year.
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