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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

vintage1950 Tue 12-Mar-24 17:04:50

Good for you, Ceejayjay! flowers

V3ra Tue 12-Mar-24 17:21:58

What a fantastic and uplifting post!
I hope you enjoy your home for many years to come 🥰

Bixiboo Tue 12-Mar-24 18:43:57

What an achievement, you deserve to feel proud of yourself. Enjoy your lovely new home.

ceejayjay Tue 12-Mar-24 19:28:33

I will join you lovely the kitchen is the only room I’ve not touched yet and I intend to do just what you say smile xx

ceejayjay Tue 12-Mar-24 19:29:30

Aww the replies are so lovely Thankyou so much, it’s really boosted me smile xx

ceejayjay Tue 12-Mar-24 21:29:32

The message before last was for Dolly17 I thought I had quoted her xx

bikergran Wed 13-Mar-24 19:54:51

Brilliant...you go girl, well done. smile

Mistyfluff8 Thu 14-Mar-24 11:17:04

You should be so proud of yourself what you have achieved enjoy all your hard work

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

Good for you!

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

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

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

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😍❤️🏡💐

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.😊

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

Well done you ! Big job doing up a house x

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

Good for you!

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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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

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

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. 🌸👏

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

How fabulous! Take a well deserved bow!

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.

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

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