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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

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 12-Mar-24 11:14:06

You have done very well. Congratulations! I remember the sense of achievement after divorce, managing everything on my own after being married for over 20 years, since I was a teenager.

Elusivebutterfly Tue 12-Mar-24 11:06:37

Well done.

biglouis Tue 12-Mar-24 11:00:31

Well done you.

Its taken for granted that men feel proud of their achievements but women are encouraged to be modest and "hide their light under a bushel".

Whatever a bushel may be.

Yeah, right.

There is a lot to be said for knowing your skillset and at the same time being honest about what needs to improve.

maddyone Tue 12-Mar-24 10:56:05

Move on in your new life

maddyone Tue 12-Mar-24 10:55:31

Well done ceejayjay, now you can move f in your new life flowers

JamesandJon33 Tue 12-Mar-24 10:45:23

Well done. A massive undertaking but it has turned out marvellously for you. Really glad you are happy. All to look forward to now. 💐

Sago Tue 12-Mar-24 09:45:09

Well done enjoy your new life in your new home. 💐

AreWeThereYet Tue 12-Mar-24 09:42:35

You deserve to shout it from the rooftops, well done you. It's often hard to feel proud of our own accomplishments. You're living proof that most of us are capable of doing so much more than we think we can.

Smileless2012 Tue 12-Mar-24 09:41:05

You have every right to be proud, now enjoy the fruits of your labours flowers.

Redhead56 Tue 12-Mar-24 09:39:34

I learnt some of my skills in my thirties while divorcing it helped me enormously to get through a difficult time. I wish you well and happiness in your new abode.💐

Nannylovesshopping Tue 12-Mar-24 09:37:28

Congratulations, enjoy every minute of your new home and your now great life👏

Shelflife Tue 12-Mar-24 09:34:21

Congratulations and well done you 👏. Wishing you every happiness for the future. 💐

cornergran Tue 12-Mar-24 08:42:23

A huge achievement. You’re right to be proud, you can relax a bit now and look forward to a summer in the garden.

NotAGran55 Tue 12-Mar-24 08:39:55

🥂 here’s to a happy new life in your lovely home.

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 12-Mar-24 08:27:58

Ceejayjay - congratulations. I wish you many happy years in your new home.

Cossy Tue 12-Mar-24 08:20:49

Fabulous! Well done and May you enjoy many happy years there 🫶👏👏

ceejayjay Tue 12-Mar-24 08:13:59

So looking forward to having time to potter in the garden in spring/summer & autumn smile xx

Joseann Tue 12-Mar-24 08:09:46

Well done! Now you can enjoy a beautiful first summer in your new home.

Marydoll Tue 12-Mar-24 08:05:40

I'm envy of you. Our home needs doing up, but I cannot find the energy.
Well done.

ceejayjay Tue 12-Mar-24 07:59:29

Aww thanks so much lovelies. I’ve even managed to make someone smile so that’s a job well done also smile xx

Lollin Tue 12-Mar-24 07:49:38

Shout away from that rooftop ceejayjay ! Lovely to hear of your achievements. I won’t bore you with my own lack of progress, I can well imagine how good you must be feeling and that’s great!

Horatia Tue 12-Mar-24 07:48:15

Well done indeed

Casdon Tue 12-Mar-24 07:41:08

That’s a great achievement, particularly learning new DIY skills and no doubt co-ordinating tradesmen as well. Have a lovely spring in your new home.

nanaK54 Tue 12-Mar-24 07:31:37

A very well done from me too.
Enjoy!

Jaxjacky Tue 12-Mar-24 07:29:20

A lovely cheery post, you can enjoy your hard work now for many years.