What positive things have happened for you in 2020?

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I thought it would be nice to reflect on the positive that have happened in 2020.

For me... my great-nephew was born in June. I've not met him in person yet but I've seen him on zoom a few times.

I was also awarded a grant which enabled me to purchase a better electric wheelchair more suited to my needs.

How about you?

DD was able to focus on her sports training, including treating niggly injuries and working on improving specific aspects of her skills - which meant when things reopened, she had improved overall and got onto the inter-provincial team for her age. They haven't been able to have the tournament yet, but she has really enjoyed being part of that squad and doing the training.

I finally got my sewing machine out again after a number of years being too busy. I have a load of projects still in my head (and fabric in bins around the house to do them), but I did get a few done which I enjoyed.

I've lost 2 stone and got fit again. Enjoying the outdoors with regular walks too. Got some decorating done and jobs around the house and garden.

I got accepted for a fully funded PhD and passed my masters.

My youngest son got into his first choice uni and my eldest is moving into his first home with his girlfriend.

After being on my own for a number of years I met a really lovely man in January - no drama, no mind-fucking, just two equals.

My MIL stopped talking to me 🤣
Long may it last...

I’ve got a new, full time job working from home after handing in my notice from a very high stress job after my maternity leave. My new job is super flexible and now means I’ll have a substantial amount of disposable income as I sorted out all my outgoing to as little as possible before maternity with the view of not going back to work.

So now DD and us as a family can splash out on lovely food and I don’t need to budget nearly as much for DD’s presents. (Birthday is days after Christmas!)

Scotland qualified for the euros 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎉 after a truly shite year last night was brutal but they done it. Everyone I have encountered today just seems more positive! Long May it last!

I got a new job and they are putting me through some excellent qualifications.

My DP got a job as an MD which I am so proud of him for.

Thanks to all the time at home my DS started reception being able to read, write, spell and do basic maths. Also got rid of night time nappies and all the time dummies!

Saved up a good chunk of money with no holidays, weekends away etc.

Soo looking forward to Christmas though. I love that time of year and determined to make it extra special!

I had our beautiful baby girl in June

Moved house and paid off my credit cards, finally after 10 years of being absolutely skint I downsized when I moved and now am debt free apart from the mortgage and have a bit left over for a rainy day. Such a relief I feel like a big weights been lifted.

Had a new bathroom installed with a bath, didn't have one before, soon our dd's will grow out of the plastic boxes we were bathing them in.

My positive is that I have managed to withstand a year of incredible pressure in pretty well all areas: worrying (non-covid) health problems for me and my husband, widowed mother with blood cancer, children's career plans shattered because of Covid, my own much-loved career in dire straits.

BUT... I am still here. I feel like an old stone wall, weathered, knocked around, but still standing.

I got to know my children. I thought I knew them well and was close to them- but 5 months locked alone with them really bonded us and I know them on a much deeper level. Their fears passions comforts .

On a more commercialist side- my lack of holiday paid for my bedroom, living room and kitchen to be completely renovated- I've always prioritised experiences- travel, theatre, sports , concerts etc over the house. And I was right to as those memories and experiences were invaluable and I'm so glad we did all that- but it's so wonderful to be living in my ideal home rather than my good enough home iyswim.

Finally got a diagnosis of a skin condition that I’ve had for years, hopefully starting on some medication next week that should clear it up.

I kept my job in a round of redundancies so I feel I'll probably be safe at until at least the end of the real crisis period

I've picked up a new and valuable skill that makes me much more employable for the future (basically going from analgue to digital)

DH, who is freelance, picked up work in the middle of 1st lockdown, has earned enough to spend some time working on a product of his own since summer, but recently had a former workmate offer him 12 weeks of p/t work on a really good day rate, which should set him up for a bit

I finally got pregnant, after 10 years of trying!!

Ah, I'm glad good stuff is still happening to people.

I beat a 27 year substance addiction
Had a back surgery in January for crippling sciatica, now pain-free
Put a fitness regime in place (and have stuck to it)
Started to trust myself for the first time in my life

Would you all describe yourselves as optimists?

I think I'd say I was resilient and well-supported rather than optimistic, though I'm not a pessimist, etiher.

I'm 56 and I've already seen several friends die far too young of horrible, aggressive cancers and I know that there are worse things happening to people than anything that has happened to me.

On the 23rd of March I had to close my business due to lockdown. After a couple of sad weeks binge watching Netflix I set up a new business that was COVID safe just to keep me busy until work picked up again. It’s now my full time job and pays so much better than before though I’ve never worked so hard in my life but I love it!

I've had 2 pay rises, grown my hair, learnt to stay in more, saved money.

All in all it's been a fabulous year for me personally.

I had DS2 in January.

I finished my MSc in September (should get the results next week!)

My shy DBro got his first girlfriend this year (he's 29!).

On a more commercialist side- my lack of holiday paid for my bedroom, living room and kitchen to be completely renovated- I've always prioritised experiences- travel, theatre, sports , concerts etc over the house. And I was right to as those memories and experiences were invaluable and I'm so glad we did all that- but it's so wonderful to be living in my ideal home rather than my good enough home iyswim.

Same here. Gone from having loads of fun at gigs, theatre, on holiday etc but coping with dated house, to never going out but sorting the house out at last.

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Tesco click and collect.
Pre covid I just use to go into the supermarket to shop, but have now wonder why I never did click and collect before.