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Need to share my achievement

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 🥰

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

Good for you, Ceejayjay! flowers

VioletSky Tue 12-Mar-24 16:58:35

That's fantastic!

Luckygirl3 Tue 12-Mar-24 16:52:17

Time to enjoy the fruits of your efforts - well done!

Beechnut Tue 12-Mar-24 16:46:31

Well done ceejayjay. You’ve every right to feel proud of yourself and enjoy those new carpets.

Ziplok Tue 12-Mar-24 16:38:53

Well done, Ceejayjay. You are right to feel pleased. Now enjoy the fruits of your labour. 😁

readsalot Tue 12-Mar-24 16:35:30

Congratulations! Very well done on your achievements and thanks for sharing with us. 💐

annsixty Tue 12-Mar-24 16:33:20

What a happy and positive post, so good to read.
You must take full credit for your achievement for that is what it is.

Kim19 Tue 12-Mar-24 16:32:52

Good luck Dolly17. Even a bit of tiredness will be well worth your sense of achievement. I wish you well.

mrshat Tue 12-Mar-24 16:10:29

Well done. You are right to feel proud! Now, relax and enjoy your new home.

Doodledog Tue 12-Mar-24 16:05:20

Congratulations! Enjoy your lovely home.

Dolly17 Tue 12-Mar-24 15:52:09

What a lovely feel good post, well done, you are so right to be proud of yourself.
I divorced in my 30s, working full time with 2 small boys to bring up. I had little spare money so had to spruce up the house myself, painting kitchen cupboards, furniture, decorating etc...
Now I'm retired, the kitchen is looking dated and shabby, but I still don't have oodles of cash to spend on a new one. I do have time to have a go at renovating it myself though, so that's my project this Spring.

Kim19 Tue 12-Mar-24 15:41:38

Absolutely marvellous. Well done you. I did the same in this house top to bottom but it took me two years. You are a wonder woman. I'm very happy for you and thanks for sharing. Quite made my day........

Oopsadaisy1 Tue 12-Mar-24 15:35:55

Well done, now sit, relax and enjoy it.

Or start a new project 🤗

DamaskRose Tue 12-Mar-24 15:24:15

Mollygo

Well done. Even better, you’ll be able to enjoy your achievements in peace.

😀 love this comment. Well done ceejayjay! I drove round our town today for the first time in months!

Mollygo Tue 12-Mar-24 11:41:53

Well done. Even better, you’ll be able to enjoy your achievements in peace.

SueDonim Tue 12-Mar-24 11:37:14

Well done you, I’d say! Enjoy your lovely new home. 🏡

Learning new skills is a great boost, I find. It keeps the grey matter in good form and gives our confidence a fillip. 👏 👏

Freya5 Tue 12-Mar-24 11:36:06

ceejayjay

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

Well done, it is a great achievement.

Whiff Tue 12-Mar-24 11:32:36

ceejayjay brilliant achievement.🥂 My DIY skills are limited. About year after moving here I brought myself a rechargeable screwdriver will lots of bits. At the ripe age of 62 made my first flat pack just a bedside table, tops a bit off centre but only I know. Then I made a flat pack shoe rack which I use as shelving for boxes with craft stuff in. Took me 3 weeks before I realised I put 2 of the legs upside down 🤦. Easy fixed.

My husband always said I had a black thumb . Turns out I have a green one. But plants in my garden have 2 chances live or die. I am a widow but hate the term late husband as he was never late in his life. I usually say dead but it upsets some people no idea why. I even brought myself a greenhouse and can't wait until I can plant my seeds later this month.

Never put your achievements down and be very proud of your independence and resilience ⭐