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Not being accepted by people who should care about me.
Not having a job for an extended period of time even though I wanted one
Of all the bases to get stationed at, we get this crappy one.
lost my recent salesman job, when i was not at fault
had my leg broken in a softball game that sidelined me for 2 years
Took an online final exam, exam crashed, got an F
got laid off from a very high paying job
Losing my best friend after my boy friend came in life
My car was totaled by a careless driver.
i lost a friend who i really cared about
I had an allergic reaction to a medication that cost me two years of my life
Car was torched just 3 weeks from graduation lost job I was being hired for
Lost the security deposit on my last apartment
Being laid off or having my employment contract end unexpectedly, three times total in the last three years
My grandmother died before we were going to go on a roadtrip.
Losing most of my inheritance in the '08-'09 market crash
A previous boyfriend took revenge on me.
judge didn't score properly, cost me medal at powerlifting meet.
I was misdiagnosed as bipolar and wasted years of my life taking unneeded medication
Growing up some neighbors behind me were constant sources of trouble.
Spilt a glass of milk on my Nintendo 64 games.

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Missing a lot of education through illness.
breakup with my girlfriend as she wasnt believing me.
not being productive enough during the day
lost my job at the same time as my partner
Didn't get as good of grades as I thought I would
Earning a partial scholarship to NYU and my parents' refusing to allow me to go
Went in for a job interview but didn't get the job
Had to work summers instead of traveling
lost my scholarship to college on a technicality
Was knocked unconscious playing football
Computer I use to work at home breaking down
I got horribly ill on vacation and could not enjoy the vacation
lost a scholarship due to paperwork error
Wound up with a crminal record when I was protecting my 6 week old from being shot by his father when his father demand I sign a blank check. He went on a shopping spree and I got charged and found guilty.
my mother passing away from a 15 year fight with colon cancer 2 years ago
My girlfriend broke up with me when I had no transportation.
getting laid off and not finding work for two years
The aforementioned medication made me gain 60 pounds
house went under market value and had to foreclose
My family didn't have much money when I was growing up.
Refusal to get compensation for being attacked

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My financial aid adviser is an idiot who doesn't help or advise me at all
After taking time off to heal an injury I've experienced greater difficulty than expected getting a job.
got bad marks in maths which i wasnt expecting
i can't get along with my sister any more
Internships stopped in school due to academic rivalry
sleeping way too much than you know you should and still feeling tired
lost all money invested in home due to housing market colapse
got a bad infection that required hospital stay
I had my internet turned off by lack of funding available
Didn't get an internship due to some lady arguing against me
kid dropped juice on flour, it splashed on me
Volunteering overseas cut short by illness
my dad became very sick when I was in grade school
Fell asleep at the wheel while driving and wrecked
I did not qualify for enough financial aid for college.
having to take care of mom with alzheimers
I was in a car accident that was not my fault
Loss of my children because the babysitter I trusted was child abuser.
Lost a fair amount of investments in the stock market
not being able to secure permanent, full time work in the past three years
having to leave home after graduating high school to escape an abusive alcoholic
I suffered from a serious injury when I was a child.
My best friend dies when I was 17 and he was 16
I've always had a tendency to put on weight, even if I don't eat too much.
The mental illness that happened to a family member
Didn't get a job until 2 years after college.
Missed winning at bingo last night by one number.

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My boyfriend left me with alot of bills.
Oversleeping my alarm and missing an exam
I have high blood pressure despite being otherwise healthy. My genetics have doomed me.
Got fired once from a job because of a merger.
our basketball match went too bad i couldnt even score 10
i grew up in a very strict religious environment
I was one of the few people who wasn't randomly selected for a job position.
Company I worked for had financial issues
not working out enough and eating too much
had my car stolen 5 times in a single year
got caught in the rain without an umbrella
Father divorced my mother and didn't pay child support so we struggled financially
Dog got cancer and had to have a leg amputated (my first dog)
I dinged someone else's car in a parking lot.
Speeding ticked that I couldn't afford to pay
A deal to sell my family's house fell through at the last minute due to the buyer's financial problems
I bought a used car that I replaced the tires on and battery, only to have it die on my two months later.
soon developed seizure disorder at 9 months old
Loss of my life partner of 24 years to cancer.
Have had packages stolen from my apartment
Having a close friend that had a stroke in her 20's
not being picked in interview after interview over the past several years
having a seziure that prevented me for driving for 3 years and this being unable to get to college
Getting into a car accident and not being compensated when it wasn't my fault
I broke my shoulderblade while practicing for a diving competition.
Having to take longer in school due to poor information
My Aunt left me at a store in Hawaii when I was 14
airline i worked for went out of business
I have to sit next to a co-worker all day who gossips about me behind my back.

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cheaper weight set found on craigslist after missing store sale
I struck up a conversation once just to be friendly, and it ended up getting me a good job
I found a great used car for $900 nothing wrong with it, its been running for 2 years
I found around $100 while in line at Six Flags.
I had a great shop teacher in high school so now I can work on my own cars
Getting a job after being wrongfully terminated in 2008
I was unexpectedly picked to be an officer of elections.
I didn't expect that I've been to different places with different kinds of people.
Getting into an intensive program at school
Got put on a good case competition team, didn't contribute very much, but still won the competition and the $100 award.
I was awarded a full scholarship to great private college despite mediocre grades in high school.
I once did my taxes wrong and got a much larger check than what I had expected back.
Had a bad grade removed that would have made me fail highschool
I got a job after college that was close to my parents' beach house and I lived there rent-free for 4 months.
Receiving full tuition scholarship plus a stipend senior year of college.
Getting a job offer at the company I currently work for.
got brain surgery so I no longer have seizures
Getting welcoming gifts in college and in my new apartment
Got a great apartment next to my university
A stranger paid all my business license fees because he wanted to pass on some kindness
Meeting a woman at the grocery who turned out to be someone special to me.
Catching the bus on time when I was late
Two FPGAs have the ability to sync with one another, instead of having to do lots of calculations
Having my best friends to help me when I am broke
I was promoted 2 months without any knowledge I was even being considered
I got laid with this girl who was dressed like jesus at a party
Adopting a stray puppy I found in Thailand
I was able to get a part-time job through a friend
Got out of the dot com industry right before the bubble popped
My first job was basically given to me, we really needed the money.

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turned down for loan for car and next day got better deal
I was turned down at a shelter for a puppy due to a technicality in the law, but I ended up getting the best dog I've ever had by going elsewhere to adopt
I met my future wife while in highschool marching band.
Received an older vehicle to use after getting my license.
Got a job the same week my unemployment expired
My parents allowing me to live with them
Receiving straight A's all of my semesters in college.
I got accepted to a great school of business for my degree
Meeting my first love through my family/friends
have 2 great kids that are beyond special in their treatment of us
Was donated money to help with a medical condition I have
I passed my Midwifery Board Exam unexpectedly.
Was offered a free product (wallet) from a company that I had purchased something for a few years prior.
I got a great job in my field of interest with a great salary when I was only 25 years old.
Last Christmas, someone in my office left an anonymous card on my desk with $200 in it to help with Christmas presents for my family.
Missed a train by 2 min causing me to meet my girlfriend
found a really awesome apartment last year
My graduation timed perfectly with an opportunity to go abroad for an internship.
Customer service going above and beyond for me
searching craigslist the day my current job was posted
Getting a gift subscription to netflix when I felt sick.
Being introduced to my current girlfriend.
the internet--have met friends through different sites
Given a car by my parents before university
My grandpa from hubby's family occasionally helps us with bills without asking
when I was finally able to quit aa alterations
Running into an old friend at the library, which led to a new and better job.
being able to leave work early because there was nothing to do
Finding a job 2 weeks after being laid off in a recession
I wasn't billed for a hotel room I stayed in a last month.
getting a job at Bank of America at the age of only 18
Winning reserve champion at my first horse show with my new horse
I got a free magazine subscription mysteriously
We moved from poverty, into a family members house when I was a child

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missed job opportunity and dream job offer was given the next week
mysterious $1000 donation to help start a non-profit I founded
drove up a street and found the perfect house to buy
I met the man who I ended up marrying in a chatroom when I wasn't even looking for a relationship of any kind, worked out very nicely
Fell in love with my college when I hadn't een planned on applying there.
An officer was kind and didn't give a ticket after speeding.
I got free tickets to a Packer game from a work acquaintance
Going to college free thanks to my father's military disability
We went to Carribean Cruise for a suprise gift for me.
Found a $100 bill when I went to the beach once.
I got a contract position that paid a lot more money after I lost my previous job.
I did not have enough money saved to go to college, but was randomly nominated by a local college to get a very very good scholarship that paid for everything.
Missed a car by 1/2 inch that would have sunken me into debt
I saved hundreds of dollars on continuing education (for my degree) because my friend told me about free seminars our college was offering.
was given cars over the decades by 2 different people
my downstairs neighbor moving out of the much bigger, but very cheap apartment, thus letting me get it
Someone sending $150 anonymously to me in the mail before Christmas.
parents that were able to give me a comfortable childhood
Receiving great scholarship money in college
equal opportunity legislation--removed barriers to education and jobs (I was already qualified, but not accepted because I was female)
found a good price horse trainer for my daughter
Being late to class and the teacher is late as well
Found a coupon for an expensive service that I needed
figured out what I wanted to do university/career wise
A stranger complimented me on the way to the store
I got introduced to reading Kurt Vonnegut
Winning a thousand dollars at the casino.
not getting pulled over for not having appropriate car tags
Being emailed with praise from a professor
I missed the bus and someone gave me a ride
Finding my fiancee at a party after seeing her from afar
going to San Francisco for New Year's Eve in 2003
Take time off from work to bond with a new born
Due to my schedule I'm able to watch a lot of the Olympics live
meeting the tour manager of my favorite band at work
My skills allow me to make alittle money online, after losing my job

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was dumped and found myself happier overall
I won a decent sized prize of money through a contest I entered when I was in bad need of the money
I was invited to play with a band and then I became a member of them.
Someone didn't show up to view an apartment, so I got it.
I found a great partner to share my life with.
I was able to buy ahouse with inheritance
I found the perfect house to live in last month
Be able to travel to the East Coast with my family
I had good teachers in elementary school.
good health considering my family health history is not good
Was given a diamond ring by my recently deceased grandmother that she had, unbeknowst to me, saved up for around 8 years to buy.
I didn't expect that good things happens for me now a days.
Freshman roommate was rich and would buy nice things for our dorm room.
Various financial blessings at much needed times in my life
I got to go on a free one week vacation the beach.
My car broke down and I lived very far away from my job, and a family member unexpectedly just gave me their old car to use,
Was in a robbery and the guy killed the man next to me instead of me.
got to meet with someone i thought i'd never meet.
offered a job at a theatre after going there for work experience
A woman let me cut in front of her at the grocery check out line because I only had one item.
made a big mistake at work, but was forgiven
the cashier at the grocery store being very friendly and comping me some really nice cheese to sample
Someone paying my rent when I didn't have the money and was already 15 days late.
Getting to go to the middle east during college
Being able to go to the high school I went too.
found a copy of pokemon diamond on the ground
measles, mumps, etc. These childhood diseases resulted in my developing a very good immune system.
got my youngest daughter into a private school
Being made a leader in Marching Band with little effort
making solid grades my first semester back in school.
I was asked to live with a very wealthy aunt in Florida
not getting a speeding ticket when pulled over
I forgot to study for a test and the teacher happened to post pone it.
Getting helped by a stranger to get my car jumped
Getting a job in CA after wanting to move there all my life
Sister came up from Florida for a surprise family visit last month and brought us all gifts
meeting my partner of 3.5 years on Myspace
I turned out to be an attractive charming young man
Finding a medicine that is improving my mood
Due to my schedule I've been able to help a friend in need
I was offered my current residence at reduced rent, for things i've done for the owner

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First one to graduate High school and College in my family
Raising a smart, happy and creative daughter
I got married young and my marriage has yet to suck.
after missing so much clases i struggles alot and got good grades afterwards
Getting into A-Tech majoring in Engineering
getting in my sports national Hall of Fame
The work I did at my first big job, and the friendships I made.
won Rookie of the Year employee award in 1993
a very big project at work, i was able to complete it quickly and properly.
Placed top 3 in a few local golf tournaments
Graduated summa cum laude from chiropractic college.
getting a 4.0 in my difficult science minor
I was a success when working at title companies
Successfully helped dog get through leg amputation and become cancer free
Completing my Senior Honor's Thesis in College
becoming a certified nursing assistant at 17
my daughter. She is a successful and GOOD person. I think I helped rather than hindered her development.
Was able to start losing weight after all these years of not being able to lose.
Getting accepted to a top 20 MBA program
I got accepted at Oxford University (England)
I won an award at my workplace for sales.
Starting a theatre company and producing 2 shows
Graduating highschool with a year of college credits
Got published for a work related activity
Getting a job to move me across the country
I came off of unnecessary medications and improved my quality of life
Winning my middle school Geography Bee back in the 90's
I've worked in my job as a poll-worker for twenty-nine years.
I am able to speak more than 3 languages
Being able to provide to my animal children (dog, horses)

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Forming a non-profit to help others go to post-secondary education
I got into an honors nursing program before we moved and I had to drop out.
Never stole (except once I tried to steal when I was ~7).
Made Dean's list my first two semesters at University.
Taking care of an elderly family member.
i lead my team in recent tourni and it was successful
I scored over 1000 points in my basketball career.
I wrote a book about my hometown during the civil war.
Being able to show my work in front of many prominent people
Getting into a good university despite being suspended for an entire semester during high school
The communication and management skills I've learned at my current job.
Finally moving out on my own after I had a kid and had to live with family.
i got placed in one of the top IT company
Driving cross country by myself and visiting Mexico
Before taking an online exam last semester that resulted in an F, I had a 3.9 GPA
travelling to romania to volunteer in an orphanage
Opened a new chiropractic practice with my fiance a few months ago.
Have ran 4 miles everyday for 111 consecutive days now
Successfully writing a winning proposal for a new project at work.
Getting accepted into the literary magazine
through work, I have helped a lot of low-income people get better housing
Having my daughter speaking to me on regular basis after so many years of her ignoring me and not wanting me in her life.
Moving to Brooklyn and sustaining myself
secured a good full-time job after graduation
Completing and covering the costs of the program
Becoming treasurer and assistant instructor in martial arts club
I passed all my final honour examinations and received my degree from the university
Meeting and falling in love with a wonderful girl, even though it eventually ended
having received an award for highest marks on a school course
Winning Employee of the Year at my workplace.
Getting quickly promoted at my workplace
I've been able to teach people my knowledge of local history.
Performed in front of several hundred students for a talent show.
Being at the top of my high school class
Being able to support my family, even without steady work

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recovered from a bad knee injury to become better than before
Saved up enough money to buy a car by myself
mostly successful dealing with my illness
Taking on multiple odd-jobs when unemployed
I passed my pharmacy tech exam by studying by myself.
Ended a computer game season on one of the top teams.
Placing 3rd in battle of the bands in a city outside of my town.
Got accepted into my top choice universities.
i am the only son of my parents, so um proud that i am doing real good for them
Maintained being on the Dean's List throughout college.
Being able to bring computer devices back to life
I wrote a book about how my hometown was in the year 1880.
Volunteering and saving migrants from dehydration along the US/Mexico border
Getting on the IFC executive board at my college
Continuing to make my family and friends proud
Achieving a 4.0 GPA my freshman year of college
Maintaining strength during many difficult times
Getting engaged to my girlfriend, she is wonderful.
ridding my family of a really annoying person
Raising a very smart, polite and wonderful little boy.
climbing so high in my career without any assitance
Got into a highly ranked junior high/high school
making and selling a range of jewellery successfully
Spent 2 months in China for an internship.
Broke two baseball records for highschool baseball (10 yrs standing now for new records)
Continuing to hold on to good relationships with most of my college and high school friends.
overcome many obstacles to work my way back up the ladder
I dyyed yarn for a book on a historical form of knitting, because I was the only person world-wide able and willing to do so.
Being able to enjoy baked goods again now that I'm gluten free by making them myself.
Transferring into my undergraduate major
i don't let others influence me too much - i do what i want
losing 60 lbs and getting back into athletic shape
Staying positive these past years despite the setbacks
I won a prize for the best dissertation in my field
that I live my life according to things that I value
I was given a bonus at work that only I recieved.
Being there for my closest friends when they needed me the most.
obtaining perfect scores on some exams at school
Maintained great relationship with father
went back to college after quitting in 2003
sucessfully pastor a church with my husband
I've generally been healthy and feeling good throughout my life.
Got my band a 1st division rating at concert contest
having incredible auditory analytical abilities when it comes to music
I am what I am, and I try to accept that. that is a success in my opinion.