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AIBU to ask what is the thing you've done in 2016 that's made you proudest?

260 replies

Saggingninja · 01/12/2016 16:08

For me - despite being diagnosed with Cronh's disease, I carried on doing yoga classes all year. Now I'm looser, more relaxed, and a nagging shoulder pain from a 20 year car accident has gone.

What are you proudest of? It can be big, small or miniscule.

OP posts:
Thefishewife · 01/12/2016 21:22

Adopted my beautiful daughter she came home in April 2016

tiggyhop · 01/12/2016 21:22

I passed US bar exam. 20 years after I qualified as a lawyer in the U.K. It blighted my year but I did it!

sarahquilt · 01/12/2016 21:20

Got a new job and dealt with some pretty challenging things all while studying.

Rollonbedtime7pm · 01/12/2016 21:12

Delivered my 3rd baby home alone with just DH (and MIL on 999 call) after an unexpectedly quick labour - was so proud of us both for keeping our cool and dealing with it together Smile

Felt like a superhero for ages afterwards!

BuntyCollocks · 01/12/2016 21:11

I ran a 10k obstacle course. I haven't killed my fairly toxic family.

wakeupandsmellthecoffee · 01/12/2016 21:06

The thing I'm most proudest of in 2016 is leaving my abusive marriage of 27 years and making s peaceful home for me and my ds

dementedma · 01/12/2016 21:04

Have somehow kept my company trading and myself and others in a job.

Mbear · 01/12/2016 21:02

I ran a half marathon - I finished it, I wasn't last, didn't die, and I did it in under 3 hrs!

I was also made redundant (whole company went under) and I'm really proud that I finished after 13 yrs with a very positive mind set. I am now part time for the first time ever, doing more at home for dh and ds and signed up to do an art class in Jan! 2016 has been all change for me..

DeathByMascara · 01/12/2016 21:01

Had my beautiful son.

Managed, despite long standing depression and anxiety issues, to cope with my beloved dad's cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant. It's a fine line to walk & there's a long way to go, but for the most part I've kept it together. Which surprises me.

bertsdinner · 01/12/2016 21:00

That my cat, a scruffy, scared stray, is now a sleek, confident fellow who is at ease in his home. Im proud of him!

Pacific · 01/12/2016 20:55

bought a motorbike in my mid fifties Grin and driving it everyday. doing my 'big bike' test in the spring.

JaceLancs · 01/12/2016 20:50

Wrote and won a successful lottery bid for the charity I work for - it will keep us going and help lots of people over the next 3 years

SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 01/12/2016 20:48

I have lost 7 stones, dropping from a size 24 to a size 14.

I started C25k in January & now run 5k every other day.

AnnieAnoniMouse · 01/12/2016 20:45

Did not kill my SIL, or brother, on a family holiday. I have EVERY right to be incredibly proud of that! Trust me 😂

I've got 30 days to pull something more impressive out of the bag...eek.

lilyheather1 · 01/12/2016 20:40

I did a Ted Talk about the terrible state of Sex and Relationship Education in Secondary schools, using my own experiences as examples in some cases. I was, and still am, very proud of myself :)

peri89 · 01/12/2016 20:29

Applying (and getting accepted!) for my Masters. I've been wanting to do it for years but was too scared.

LokisUnderpants · 01/12/2016 20:24

Lost 70lbs Grin

RasperryInAMelon · 01/12/2016 20:23

Got a new job doing what I love, got married and fell pregnant all within 3 months! Grin

Bluesrunthegame · 01/12/2016 20:01

Got an MA. Much sweat and stress, so very pleased I passed.

Voted and campaigned for Remain. My area was 57% for Remain, hope some of my leaflets contributed.

Polkadotties · 01/12/2016 20:01

I bought my first horse. I have wanted my own for years and years. He is everything I've ever wanted and more.

OwlDoll · 01/12/2016 19:59

Gave birth to my dd. Only found out at 39weeks that she was breech but was determined not to have another section.

jaffacakesareevil · 01/12/2016 19:57

Started an access to higher education course at college at the age of 33. Am absolutely loving learning again!

user1471539965 · 01/12/2016 19:55

Renovated our new house, got married and had dd

donajimena · 01/12/2016 19:51

I danced in public. As in sober at a festival as part of the entertainment. I took up DJ ing.

MollyHuaCha · 01/12/2016 19:48

Wow, what amazing people you all are! I enrolled at university. I'm the oldest on my course, but who cares?😀