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Janice · 11-20-2009, 10:13 PM

What major changes have taken place since you joined Sitcoms Online? Answer this question -- Since I joined this site in ??...

Here's mine. When I joined this site in August of 2001,

1. I had just stopped working a couple of months before, never realizing that I would never work again. I had worked for over 20 years straight.

2. My parents and my sister were alive.

3. I was a pro-choice Democrat.

4. I was in excellent health.

5. I didn't know yet the great friends I would make here.

6. 9/11 was just a month away.

catlover79 · 11-20-2009, 10:19 PM

Since May 2006:

I've become an aunt (I now have 2 beautiful nephews).
I lost my job.
I was diagnosed with panic disorder.

EmoJoe · 11-20-2009, 10:28 PM

well i was only 11 when i first starting posting here, lol. now im getting ready to go to college. its kinda crazy how much of my life ive been here.

Crimson and Clover · 11-20-2009, 10:38 PM

Since 06-09-2002.

Had two daughters.
Got married.
Getting divorced.
Pregnant with third daughter.
Stepmother got stage 4 lung cancer.
Dad had stroke.

Brad Russ · 11-21-2009, 12:30 AM

My grandpa died (2001)
My Oma died (2002)
I'm no longer housebound (2004)
Mom had two heart surgeries (2005)
Mom had two neck surgeries (2003, and 2009)
Got medicated (2003)
Had my first girlfriend (2007)
Was hospitalizeed 5 or 6 times (2007, 2008, 2009)
Heart attack (2009)
Re-dedicated my life to God (2009)
Had my first girlfriend (2007)
Had many kisses (2006-2008)
Brother got off drugs and alcohol (2008)
Had a drug problem (2008-2009)
Lost my first girlfriend (2008)
Made some amazing friends (2002-2009)
Had a 20 year prayer finally answered (2009)
Got off drugs (2009)
Found myself (2009)
Had multiple seizures (2009)
Got 5 cats, and 12 dogs (2002-2009)
Had Salem put to sleep (2007)
My cat Freddy died (2009)
Bro started drinking again (2009)
Bro got married (2006)
Bro got divorced (2009)

There's other stuff, but that's all I can think of right now. I'll post the rest as it comes to me.

Courtnee · 11-21-2009, 12:33 AM

1. I grew up a little, although I still have A LOT of growing up to do.
2. I realized that life, although stressful, really isn't all that bad
3. I graduated High School
4. I've had about 4 different boyfriends

5. I've dyed my hair about 38475847584 times.

I'm sure there's a lot more than that, but those were the first things that came to mind.

Great thread idea

Family Ties Forever! · 11-21-2009, 01:11 AM

Since 4/16/2002:

Brother got married (6/29/2002)
Had repeated eye infections & tonsil infections (2002)
Had a tonsilectomy (12/17/2002)
Nephew was born (7/8/2004)
Graduated college (12/18/2004)
Robbed at gunpoint (10/2/2005)
Was very sick [dehydrated, etc.] went to ER (3/7/2006)
Went back into therapy (3/24/2006)
Bestfriend was diagnosed with breast cancer (Oct. 2007)
Brother graduated from college (Dec. 2007)
Got a cat, Cuddles (March 2008)
Chava (cat) died (March 2008)
Brother moved to TX (March 2008)
Hurricane Ike (evacuated 9/13/2008)
Got a cat, Romeo (Sept. 2008)
*Started chatting with Janice.

(~Sept/Oct. 2008)
Moved (1/5/2009)
Attended brother's Naval Winging Cermony (1/16/2009)
Brother moved back to FL. (Feb. 2009)

*One of the coolest and best things that could happen from being a member here at SO.

Janice · 11-21-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

*One of the coolest and best things that could happen from being a member here at SO.

Mega dittos.

treky · 11-21-2009, 01:54 AM

well, the biggest thing that's happened to me is I FINALLY found out; 4 years ago, what's wrong with me and why I have trouble with my balance and my walking and speech, and why it's getting worse sometimes. For years I had been to numerous doctors and they were all stumped. Then 4 years ago, I found a doctor who knew what the problem is-H.S.P (Hereditary Spastic Parapalesis).
To be fair, though, for years noone knew about it and even now some doctors and other medical proffesionals are just hearing of it.
And since I joined I started using a motorized scooter-I used to use a manuel wheelchair. I still do, but just every once in a while.

And also-let's see-3 years ago our dog died.
A few months before that our mothers dog died.
Last spring our mother had a "cardiac arrest"-she's fine now. (and no, that's not the same as a heart attack. I forget what the difference is)

But the biggest change is-I met Lauren, Tara, Janice and a LOT of really nice people on here!!!

LuLu Rogers · 11-21-2009, 02:57 AM

Hmm, what's happened since 2004?

Grandfather passed away 2 days after my 16th Birthday-2004
Graduated High school-2005
Diagnosed with Clinical Depression and Social Anxiety Disorder-2005
Officially diagnosed with Fibromyalgia-2006
Went away to college-2006
Survivor of Rape-2006
Cousin killed in Iraq-2006
Met Alan Alda

-2007
Got my cat Bella-2008
Lost my dog Snuggles-2009
Became close friends with Brad and Janice

-2008
Found my Best Friend Tara

-2007

Like Courtnee, I think I've done a lot of growing up over the years, but I still have a little ways to go.

Schmoopie · 11-21-2009, 04:57 AM

Well, I haven't been a member for that long, so not a whole lot has happened.

I found Facebook and have been able to communicate with tons of my high school and church friends.

My mom got remarried back in July.

PZelda · 11-21-2009, 09:52 AM

Wow, I've been here a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time.

Joined on July 15, 2002.

- Graduated from HS (2003)
- Moved across state (2003)
- Started college (2004 - 2007)
- Traveled to London (2004)
- Had a cousin commit suicide -- in fact the 5 year anniversary is tomorrow.

(November 22, 2004)
- Traveled to New York City (2006)
- Met Dustin aka Dutabi84 when he came to town for work for like 4 days (2006)
- Got really wrapped up with this one guy, and it ended horribly (2006 - 2008). Bastard is the reason I'm quick to judge now. Probably for the best, I *listen* to my gut and at first sign someone ****s me over, BAM, they're out of my life.
- Traveled to Los Angeles/Long Beach, and got to hang with Tara the whole night... so freaking awesome. (2007)
- Ended up living in Minnesota for a little while - not even 90 days, it's one ****ing LONG story as to why, PM me if you're interested (2007)
- Moved back here AGAIN, into my first place on my own with a roomie (2007)
- Last of my grandpas passed away (2007)
- Started working, yay (2007)
- Went to my alma mater for homecoming weekend... In the process, I got to see and speak to one of my former teachers literally 12 hours before she was stabbed to death. Last time I saw her was February 29, 2008... Her murder was in the wee hours of March 1st. Her murder made some pretty serious headlines.
- Left my last job for the current one I have (2009)... Tomorrow will be 7 months I've been there, holy ****.

- Flew for the first time all by myself to visit my sibs... Paid for my own tickets and flew on a plane completely solo. 'Twas awesome.

Tentative plans I have through the end of 2010 are to fly out to visit my sibs once again (NYE 2010), travel to Portland and hopefully get to meet Brad in the process (spring? summer? haven't decided) and travel to NYC (NYE 2011).

TVFactFan · 11-21-2009, 01:55 PM

Bad Changes since 2002

High Blood Pressure
Thinning Hair
Acid Reflux
Ocassional knee Joint Pain

Good Changes since 2002

Higher Salary
New Laptop
DVD Recorder Combo
New TV
introduction to craiglist
high speed internet

MickeyMac · 11-21-2009, 02:00 PM

I joined in June 2008

Since then

I lost my job
I have been living off the state of Michigan (just umemployment, no food stamps or nothing like that. There is only so much relief I will take).
I found out most of my friends think I am a creep because I am a quiet person

I guess thats it. As you can tell I lead a very dull life.

Liza · 11-21-2009, 03:05 PM

I joined in 2001, when I was a freshman at Michigan State University. Since then I:

- Moved to Germany for a year
- Studied 4 different languages
- Lost two of my grandparents
- Moved to England for a semester
- Graduated college
- Moved to Pennsylvania
- Held several different full-time jobs
- Became a banker
- Bought my first car
- Moved out of my parents house
- Little sister got married

11-20-2009, 10:13 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Changes in your life since you first joined this site? What major changes have taken place since you joined Sitcoms Online? Answer this question -- Since I joined this site in ??... Here's mine. When I joined this site in August of 2001, 1. I had just stopped working a couple of months before, never realizing that I would never work again. I had worked for over 20 years straight. 2. My parents and my sister were alive. 3. I was a pro-choice Democrat. 4. I was in excellent health. 5. I didn't know yet the great friends I would make here. 6. 9/11 was just a month away.
	Last edited by Janice; 11-21-2009 at 12:43 AM.

11-20-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Since May 2006: I've become an aunt (I now have 2 beautiful nephews). I lost my job. I was diagnosed with panic disorder.
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11-20-2009, 10:28 PM	#3
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	well i was only 11 when i first starting posting here, lol. now im getting ready to go to college. its kinda crazy how much of my life ive been here.
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11-20-2009, 10:38 PM	#4
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	Since 06-09-2002. Had two daughters. Got married. Getting divorced. Pregnant with third daughter. Stepmother got stage 4 lung cancer. Dad had stroke.
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11-21-2009, 12:30 AM	#5
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Great topic My grandpa died (2001) My Oma died (2002) I'm no longer housebound (2004) Mom had two heart surgeries (2005) Mom had two neck surgeries (2003, and 2009) Got medicated (2003) Had my first girlfriend (2007) Was hospitalizeed 5 or 6 times (2007, 2008, 2009) Heart attack (2009) Re-dedicated my life to God (2009) Had my first girlfriend (2007) Had many kisses (2006-2008) Brother got off drugs and alcohol (2008) Had a drug problem (2008-2009) Lost my first girlfriend (2008) Made some amazing friends (2002-2009) Had a 20 year prayer finally answered (2009) Got off drugs (2009) Found myself (2009) Had multiple seizures (2009) Got 5 cats, and 12 dogs (2002-2009) Had Salem put to sleep (2007) My cat Freddy died (2009) Bro started drinking again (2009) Bro got married (2006) Bro got divorced (2009) There's other stuff, but that's all I can think of right now. I'll post the rest as it comes to me.
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11-21-2009, 12:33 AM	#6
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	1. I grew up a little, although I still have A LOT of growing up to do. 2. I realized that life, although stressful, really isn't all that bad 3. I graduated High School 4. I've had about 4 different boyfriends 5. I've dyed my hair about 38475847584 times. I'm sure there's a lot more than that, but those were the first things that came to mind. Great thread idea
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11-21-2009, 01:11 AM	#7
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Since 4/16/2002: Brother got married (6/29/2002) Had repeated eye infections & tonsil infections (2002) Had a tonsilectomy (12/17/2002) Nephew was born (7/8/2004) Graduated college (12/18/2004) Robbed at gunpoint (10/2/2005) Was very sick [dehydrated, etc.] went to ER (3/7/2006) Went back into therapy (3/24/2006) Bestfriend was diagnosed with breast cancer (Oct. 2007) Brother graduated from college (Dec. 2007) Got a cat, Cuddles (March 2008) Chava (cat) died (March 2008) Brother moved to TX (March 2008) Hurricane Ike (evacuated 9/13/2008) Got a cat, Romeo (Sept. 2008) Started chatting with Janice. (~Sept/Oct. 2008) Moved (1/5/2009) Attended brother's Naval Winging Cermony (1/16/2009) Brother moved back to FL. (Feb. 2009) One of the coolest and best things that could happen from being a member here at SO.
	__________________ Jenny

11-21-2009, 01:54 AM	#9
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	well, the biggest thing that's happened to me is I *FINALLY* found out; 4 years ago, what's wrong with me and why I have trouble with my balance and my walking and speech, and why it's getting worse sometimes. For years I had been to numerous doctors and they were all stumped. Then 4 years ago, I found a doctor who knew what the problem is-H.S.P (Hereditary Spastic Parapalesis). To be fair, though, for years noone knew about it and even now some doctors and other medical proffesionals are just hearing of it. And since I joined I started using a motorized scooter-I used to use a manuel wheelchair. I still do, but just every once in a while. And also-let's see-3 years ago our dog died. A few months before that our mothers dog died. Last spring our mother had a "cardiac arrest"-she's fine now. (and no, that's not the same as a heart attack. I forget what the difference is) But the biggest change is-I met Lauren, Tara, Janice and a LOT of really nice people on here!!!
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11-21-2009, 02:57 AM	#10
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	Hmm, what's happened since 2004? Grandfather passed away 2 days after my 16th Birthday-2004 Graduated High school-2005 Diagnosed with Clinical Depression and Social Anxiety Disorder-2005 Officially diagnosed with Fibromyalgia-2006 Went away to college-2006 Survivor of Rape-2006 Cousin killed in Iraq-2006 Met Alan Alda -2007 Got my cat Bella-2008 Lost my dog Snuggles-2009 Became close friends with Brad and Janice -2008 Found my Best Friend Tara -2007 Like Courtnee, I think I've done a lot of growing up over the years, but I still have a little ways to go.
	__________________ -Lauren- "I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death."-Professor Severus Snape

11-21-2009, 04:57 AM	#11
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Well, I haven't been a member for that long, so not a whole lot has happened. I found Facebook and have been able to communicate with tons of my high school and church friends. My mom got remarried back in July.
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11-21-2009, 09:52 AM	#12
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Wow, I've been here a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time. Joined on July 15, 2002. - Graduated from HS (2003) - Moved across state (2003) - Started college (2004 - 2007) - Traveled to London (2004) - Had a cousin commit suicide -- in fact the 5 year anniversary is tomorrow. (November 22, 2004) - Traveled to New York City (2006) - Met Dustin aka Dutabi84 when he came to town for work for like 4 days (2006) - Got really wrapped up with this one guy, and it ended horribly (2006 - 2008). Bastard is the reason I'm quick to judge now. Probably for the best, I listen to my gut and at first sign someone **s me over, BAM, they're out of my life. - Traveled to Los Angeles/Long Beach, and got to hang with Tara the whole night... so freaking awesome. (2007) - Ended up living in Minnesota for a little while - not even 90 days, it's one ing LONG story as to why, PM me if you're interested (2007) - Moved back here AGAIN, into my first place on my own with a roomie (2007) - Last of my grandpas passed away (2007) - Started working, yay (2007) - Went to my alma mater for homecoming weekend... In the process, I got to see and speak to one of my former teachers literally 12 hours before she was stabbed to death. Last time I saw her was February 29, 2008... Her murder was in the wee hours of March 1st. Her murder made some pretty serious headlines. - Left my last job for the current one I have (2009)... Tomorrow will be 7 months I've been there, holy **. - Flew for the first time all by myself to visit my sibs... Paid for my own tickets and flew on a plane completely solo. 'Twas awesome. Tentative plans I have through the end of 2010 are to fly out to visit my sibs once again (NYE 2010), travel to Portland and hopefully get to meet Brad in the process (spring? summer? haven't decided) and travel to NYC (NYE 2011).
	__________________ Cheers behind the couch!

11-21-2009, 01:55 PM	#13
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	Bad Changes since 2002 High Blood Pressure Thinning Hair Acid Reflux Ocassional knee Joint Pain Good Changes since 2002 Higher Salary New Laptop DVD Recorder Combo New TV introduction to craiglist high speed internet

11-21-2009, 02:00 PM	#14
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	I joined in June 2008 Since then I lost my job I have been living off the state of Michigan (just umemployment, no food stamps or nothing like that. There is only so much relief I will take). I found out most of my friends think I am a creep because I am a quiet person I guess thats it. As you can tell I lead a very dull life.

11-21-2009, 03:05 PM	#15
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I joined in 2001, when I was a freshman at Michigan State University. Since then I: - Moved to Germany for a year - Studied 4 different languages - Lost two of my grandparents - Moved to England for a semester - Graduated college - Moved to Pennsylvania - Held several different full-time jobs - Became a banker - Bought my first car - Moved out of my parents house - Little sister got married