2004--Bad Year--I was working with behavior problem kids at school. Each day was a struggle. Dad died in May. Aunt I was very close to died in December.
2007--Bad Year--Diagnosed with cancer on January 3rd. Surgery and 7 rounds of chemo. Finished in July, but not really recovered until that winter.
Best year--Well, 2011 has gone pretty well. Turned 40, been with my guy for 3 years...married 1 of them....., graduated with my master's degree,had a small windfall of cash that will allow us to finish our log cabin. Hope the rest is as fruitful.