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Need to share my achievement

(109 Posts)
ceejayjay Tue 12-Mar-24 06:51:37

Good Morning Everyone

Just wanted to share something with someone.

After a long divorce I purchased my own property in October & have been busily updating/renovating it whilst working full time ever since. I’m so happy to say I’m having the last couple of carpets fitted today & can now take my foot off the gas lol. At 52 I’ve discovered DIY skills I never thought I had & I cannot believe how proud of myself I am (hence the share). With mental health issues I do find it hard to give myself any credit, but I am really going to try to soak this all up & digest just what I’ve achieved. Sorry if this post is a little different but I feel like shouting from the rooftops lol x

Dogmum2 Thu 14-Mar-24 15:24:47

Thank you for sharing this, lovely to hear good news. May you have much happiness in your new home x

LovesBach Thu 14-Mar-24 15:18:41

Well done, I hope you will be happy and content in your new home. x

sharon103 Thu 14-Mar-24 15:04:34

Congratulations on all you've achieved. smile

Gossamerbeynon1945 Thu 14-Mar-24 14:47:24

Well done. May you spend many happy times in your new home!

icanhandthemback Thu 14-Mar-24 14:42:44

Well done! It is fantastic you are recognising your worth. Enjoy living with your achievement.

Norah Thu 14-Mar-24 13:34:02

Well done you! Congratulations!

Leaves1 Thu 14-Mar-24 13:29:49

Great achievement 👏 So glad you are feeling proud.

albertina Thu 14-Mar-24 13:26:47

I take my hat off to you ! Quite an achievement indeed.

Wishing you many happy years in your own property.

Eirlys Thu 14-Mar-24 13:25:14

Good for you. Enjoy the fruits of your labour. You deserve to do so.

queenofsaanich69 Thu 14-Mar-24 13:14:01

Sounds brilliant,well done,now you know there is nothing you can’t do in the future. Every time you walk in the door it will bring a smile to your face,enjoy.

Glenfinnan Thu 14-Mar-24 13:11:55

How fabulous! Take a well deserved bow!

Juicylucy Thu 14-Mar-24 12:35:17

Enjoy your new home and new found diy skills I’m sure they will come into use in the garden as well. 🌸👏

Blondie49 Thu 14-Mar-24 12:18:18

Well done - shout as much as you want you sound as if you deserve too 👏👏👏👏

62dg Thu 14-Mar-24 12:15:05

Congratulations I know how hard it is trying to begin again after divorce, you should shout it from the roof tops and I hope all the encouragement on her has helped👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Trottoir Thu 14-Mar-24 12:05:57

Good for you!

nj30 Thu 14-Mar-24 12:02:16

Fabulous achievement. Am not confident to try DIY myself but shall start looking into this following your inspirational lead. Well done.

KathrynP Thu 14-Mar-24 11:57:42

Great to have a positive post. Well done. Enjoy your new life and give yourself a big pat on the back.

Dcba Thu 14-Mar-24 11:56:04

Well done you! Be proud of yourself for your achievements. You’re a wonderful example of what hard work and perseverance is all about. As a reward buy yourself a new DIY tool….or a special plant or bush for your garden…..every time you use it or look at it you should say to yourself ‘Well Done Me’ …..I deserve it!

dogsmother Thu 14-Mar-24 11:44:56

Posies all the way, massive congratulations from me too. Hold your head up high as you have been amazing. Well done.

Susiewakie Thu 14-Mar-24 11:40:46

Well done you ! Big job doing up a house x

travelsafar Thu 14-Mar-24 11:39:14

No wonder you feel proud of your achievement especially as still working full time. It takes time, effort and money to do this kind of thing done you.👏 I hope you spend the rest of your life being happy in your new home.😊

Nelmar53 Thu 14-Mar-24 11:32:51

Well done to you indeed...I managed and ran my own wee home as a single mum from the age of 26...and decorated it ALL to my own taste..I kept on every time I needed something.. or saw something which caught my eye...and it ended up like a little palace in my eyes..so enjoy every new venture..and the peace of mind you will have.. this made my day..xx😍❤️🏡💐

Marthjolly1 Thu 14-Mar-24 11:24:47

So delighted for you. There is no greater feeling than being faced with a challenge, rising to it and achieving your goals by your own hand. No stopping you now. Forge ahead with your new life and may much good luck and happiness fall in your path

rowyn Thu 14-Mar-24 11:20:03

And here's another hip hip hooray to join the congratulations!

Cabowich Thu 14-Mar-24 11:19:38

Good for you!