Year in Review : 2005

[roybatty]

Edit: I added two more pics.

I never do a real recap post each year because my life has been pretty static and unchanging for years now. This year has been the total opposite of that in almost every way imaginable.

So, here is a review with lots of pictures (which can be clicked to be enlarged) hidden for your browser's pleasure.

Comments

[just_a_chick_03]

YAY!!!
I am so happy for you.
Of course its a focus, its such a huge change, and enjoying having more energy, new clothes, and just feeling different.
And then this wonderful new relationship you have going...just an amazing year for you!!
XOXOXO

[roybatty]

Thanks and the last pic is fixed.

[just_a_chick_03]

SKINNY!

[roybatty]

Yay!

[morsobscena]

Congrats dude. You know I'm totally happy for you -- you deserve to be happy too, and I'm glad things have really turned around for you.

2005 was really a milestone year for me in many ways too, and I'm looking an exceptional 2006 already, so here's to that, for both of us.

Cheers!

[roybatty]

Amen. And I am obsessed with the last pic so in case you didn't see it, it's fixed. ;)

[morsobscena]

Looking good man. I've got to start working out again. I want to get some weights and equipment set up in my basement.

[roybatty]

And let me add, what you did in 2005 was great, and I know 2006 will bring even more success for you and your family.

[ev0lemi]

dude i didnt realize how drastic everything was til i saw the before pictures.

glad you've had such a great year :D

[roybatty]

How can that only be 10 months ago? Un-fucking-believable.

And I should give you some props for being one of the exercise people that inspired me to make that a huge part of my life. It is THE key element of this transformation that will allow me to maintain my success for as long as I am willing to work.

[ev0lemi]

you've come out of your shell so much and you're so social and outgoing these days its amazing. I'm so glad we're friends now :D

you still need to come to a spin class wiht me one of these days and we need to try a techno night again soon. when i get back meebee? Hope should come too, maybe we give crobar another try sooner or later.

[roybatty]

Hope has asked me about dancing a few times in the last couple of weeks as I mentioned early on it waz something I liked to do. We should definitely set a date to hit Crobar again. I say we go on a night when Crunch membership gets us in and you like the DJ lineup.

Let me know.

PS: I will be living on 21st street bet. 7th and 8th ave. come Jan. 20th.

[vincere]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!!!!!

OMG WE ARE NOT WORTHY!!!!!!!!
wow man good job!!!!! Im so happy for you! You rock that John Basedow workout tape ! j/k

[roybatty]

Hahaha. Iggy Pop is definitely one of my physical inspirations. ;)

I know some people find the vein thing disgusting (most people?) but never knowing I had veins outside my hands and somewhere else makes me want to cultivate them and show them off. ;)

[vincere]

Iggy looks great to this day eh? It must be all the preservatives he took back in the day.
I still have some visible veins, and I can make the ones on my hands wiggle like wiggly worms. Just dont kick sand in my face at the beach!

[sevensomething]

Can I just add, what a tremendous inspiration you have become for me? You and I have become very close this past year and I can’t tell you how much it means to me to have you in my life.

It’s often heard, “If you can just help one person, and change their life, then you’ve left your legacy on this earth”. I can truthfully say, the person you’ve changed is me.

This time next year, I plan on posting the success 2006 was for me, and all the promise 2007 holds. At that time I’ll be lifting glass in your honour.

Eric, you are a true success and I wish you all the blessings in the world.

[roybatty]

I don't know what to say except a sheepish thanks. I cannot wait for this process, man. Keep me informed!