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What are you taking up for 2020?

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FrivolousPancake · 30/12/2019 23:57

Rather than all the weight loss and giving things up, I’d love to hear what you want to take up in the new year?

I want to start playing the piano, I did grade 1 years ago when I was about 7 and haven’t played since. Recently I feel really drawn to classical music and have such an urge to play.

I also want to give year round sea swimming a go so I will be on the hunt for an XL wetsuit in the sales!

I’d love to hear other people’s additions?

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FrivolousPancake · 31/12/2019 10:55

Anyone Halo

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IncyWincyGrownUp · 31/12/2019 11:06

Not taking up, but I want to improve my knit and crochet skills.

birdsarecute45 · 31/12/2019 11:13

I was going to say knitting also. i can do a single type of stitch and only make scarves. I would quite like to branch out (although DH has rejected my suggestion I knit him ties).

I want to have more fun though. I have largely forgotten what fun is like!

birdsarecute45 · 31/12/2019 11:15

Although it is 'giving up' i want to give up watching so much tv.

I want to take up other activities instead- and get on top of the houseworkd for a change!!

Jumpi · 31/12/2019 11:17

I’m taking up staying home and saying no to everything plus being more assertive in getting my health concerns sorted.

Hopefully it’ll be a peaceful 2020.

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FrivolousPancake · 31/12/2019 11:20

I want to have more fun though. I have largely forgotten what fun is like!

I couldn’t agree with this more, it’s only when I have a real really good laugh or really good fun I realize how infrequently it happens these days.

I want to take up other activities instead- and get on top of the houseworkd for a change!!

I’m with you there! I really let housey stuff get on top of me, sometimes overwhelmingly. A major declutter is going down today!

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7Worfs · 31/12/2019 11:21

I’ll be making a big effort in buying local stuff: my county and the U.K. favoured, Europe-made goods/foods at a push, and try and avoid long-hauled stuff altogether.

Good for my local community/country and the environment. Xmas Smile

milliefiori · 31/12/2019 11:23

Kayaking. Acting. Driving. And DIY.
Looking forward to all of them.

SymphonyofShadows · 31/12/2019 19:19

I’m going to start playing guitar again. Teen DS is learning so I’m going to play along with him, it’s been years.

ADrabLittleCrab · 31/12/2019 20:19

Just purchased a ukele, decided I fancy giving it a go and I taught myself crochet from YouTube, so how hard can this be 🤣🤣

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FrivolousPancake · 31/12/2019 23:45

YouTube is meant to be great for learning ukulele @ADrabLittleCrab

I so envy anyone who can play instruments!
I booked my piano lessons online today, really looking forward to the year ahead!

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Athrawes · 31/12/2019 23:58

I am going to study A level Classics.

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