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What’s your best it’s about 2020

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EveningOverRooftops · 28/12/2020 12:44

I’ve been surround by really negative things about how miserable 2020 has been and believe me I’ve had my moments of absolute despair this year and felt like I’m drowning more than swimming and life has shifted quite dramatically for us all.

But there has been amazing little glimmers of light throughout that I’m going to grab a hold of and I want to know what yours are. No matter how big, small, seemingly daft but joyous, anything that’s made this year sparkle a little.

Mine were
I completed inktober in October. Never done it before but managed to draw every single day for 30days. This is huge for me to complete something and I’m going to go into next year doing different 30day challenges like this. (I might start a thread if anyone is interested Xmas Grin )

I started painting again.

I finally put up all the picture on the walls I had been meaning to do since I moved in here. It feels like home now.

I’ve lost 23 lbs & gone down 4/5points on my BMI.

I proved fat girls can hula hoop. There’s abs of steel under the belly. I’m sure of it, just need to excavate them Grin

That relationships/friendships/connections - come in all shapes sizes and some of the best are sometimes the short lived that burn brightly and shift your entire perspective on life and they disappear as quickly as they began. I often felt flat when people came and left so quickly but I’ve learned to hold onto the bits that matter long after they’ve gone. I blame the silly notion planted in my head that only worthwhile things are the ones that grow slowly. It’s also meant I could and did let go of long and unhealthy relationships.

I only had one house plant die on me this year.

The hamster is still alive.

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Grobagsforever · 28/12/2020 16:08

My 2020 has been amazing on a personal level.

  1. New job
  2. Extended and renovated house
  3. Moved in with DP

Never thought 3) would happen. I was widowed when pregnant with DD2 in 2014. I never thought I would want to let a man live with me and DDs (DD1 was 4 when DH died). But DP came and locked down with us in March as I felt that would be best for you me and DDs and I was working full time plus trying to homeschool, so needed support.

We learned we actually all enjoyed living together.

We have the usual blended family issues but I know we've made the right decision for us and the children. They hugely benefit from having another supportive adult around and a mum who isn't permanently exhausted from the single parent juggle.

LER83 · 28/12/2020 16:16

In January I set myself a goal of changing all cosmetics/make up/cleaning products to vegan, cruelty free, eco packaging ones which I actually managed to achieve! Going to continue this in 2021 and also cut down even more on plastic. Also going to try and move over to being vegan.

We also got a new kitten in Sept after the death of our 2 beloved cats. He really has filled the void and made us very happy!

ILoveAnOwl · 28/12/2020 16:30

Started a new job which I (mainly) love. Got to spend lots of unexpected family time together and my relationship with my daughter has definitly improved because of this. Took up running which I love.

TravellingSpoon · 28/12/2020 16:31

Finally sold our house, after Covid collapsed the chain. Have enjoyed a very chilled Christmas in our new home.

Paid off my debt and now have some savings, rather than relying on my credit card if something came up.

TravellingSpoon · 28/12/2020 16:31

And yes, I love Dave Ramsey too.

tinytoucan · 28/12/2020 16:45

DD was born, and it has been lovely watching DS grow into a kind and loving big brother. It’s also been nice that DH has been around for her milestones as he’s been home much more this time.

DS started school and has settled nicely despite everything.

We found a lot of lovely walks in our local area that we didn’t know about before. I feel much more connected to the local community than I did.

We’ve become closer to some friends over zoom who previously we couldn’t see much due to their other commitments and living a fair distance from each other. I’m hoping this will translate to more regular meet ups at some point in the future.

cricketmum84 · 28/12/2020 16:57

I really think that all of us with new kittens should be sharing pictures!

EveningOverRooftops · 28/12/2020 17:13

@cricketmum84

I really think that all of us with new kittens should be sharing pictures!
I second this. I want but won’t get a cat yet because I have plans to travel.
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cricketmum84 · 28/12/2020 18:15

There you go OP - this is our new addition Betsy 🥰🥰

user1493413286 · 28/12/2020 18:24

My DH was furloughed so we got time together as a family with newborn baby and DD3 that we’d never have had otherwise.
I’ve also made friends locally which have been a lifeline in the last few months

iVampire · 28/12/2020 18:32

Long awaited DPuppy came to us in January

My cancer treatment was unaffected by Covid and I continue healthy in ever deepening major molecular response

Crunchymum · 28/12/2020 18:50

@cricketmum84

I really think that all of us with new kittens should be sharing pictures!
Here is our little furrball.

10 days in and he has bought so much joy.

What’s your best it’s about 2020
Crunchymum · 28/12/2020 18:53

@cricketmum84

Betsy is adorable and looks right at home Grin

cricketmum84 · 28/12/2020 19:03

@Crunchymum he is adorable 😍😍 I love black and white kitties x

LockdownLove · 28/12/2020 19:06

Our sweet Labrador bounded into our lives and stole our hearts.

Have wanted to homeschool ds who has SEN and school anxiety for a few years. We withdrew him in July and it is going well. Anxiety gone and he is happy. Seeing him so happy when school was closed was the push we needed.

Went to Italy (we live in Europe) by car for 2 weeks.

Took tests before going (could not bear to take the virus to the Italians) and on our return. Both negative. Swam in the sea, climbed a Mountain and visited a deserted Florence.

Learnt to make bread and jam. Explored the walking paths In the country around our home.

Missed elderly parents and family in the UK terribly. But they are safe and healthy ....

ShipshapeShore · 28/12/2020 19:07

I started a new job in January after 10 years of being a SAHM. I absolutely love it and I'm quite good at it! It has given me such a confidence boost. I also feel like I'm finding more of "me" as I really got lost after having my children. So a strange and difficult year, but positive changes.

JanetSnakeholeMacklin · 28/12/2020 19:10

There's lots of bad things I could say about this year, but there's been lots of good too. I'm focussing on the good:

Last year I had cancer and this year I've been in remission. My hair grew back and it's a chin length bob now. I'm not in pain every day anymore and I can move my body and exercise in ways I never thought I'd be able to again. I imagine this is what winning £1million feels like.

I've had lots of fun times with the kids in the garden. Yeah we had to homeschool, but sometimes I sacked off school and we went and had picnics in empty but pretty fields, had water fights, lots of BBQs, games and laughs.

I did an HND and got a distinction and won overall student of the year, despite doing it all remotely. I got accepted to a good uni to top up to a degree.

I started a lockdown food delivery business that has turned a profit (just about) and kept me busy. Even though it's a little boring!

I learned how to bake. I read 50 books. I started working out and can lift much heavier weights than when I started. I'm still fat, but these things take time! I watched: all the marvel universe movies in order, shitts creek, love is blind, tiger king, lots of escapism rom coms on Netflix.

My eldest has developed a love of drawing and music, which is lovely to watch. My youngest has developed a love of languages and is doing his best to learn them all! It's lovely to watch their interests develop and grow.

Me, DH and the kids have got on remarkably well while having to shield practically all year. We've spent the whole year in each others pockets and we still like each other! More than ever, even.

It's looking at the good and accepting, but not dwelling on the bad that keeps me sane. Nice thread idea OP.

QuantumJump · 28/12/2020 19:15

I've done more reading and running (two of my favourite things) this year than any year I can remember, due to having a bit more time on my hands.

I'm really enjoying my job and have just increased my hours. Working part time was brilliant when the DC were younger but now I think it's time to shift the balance a little.

SilenceOfThePrams · 28/12/2020 19:38

At the start of lockdown all my children’s NHS therapists were redeployed and so all children’s therapy stopped.

Awful. But, relatives helped out massively and we paid for some private input - the result of which has been to set one of my children up within weeks with a piece of kit which would have taken 9-12 months to acquire in the NHS. We wouldn’t have been able to justify doing it privately if the NHS input had still been there. Not NHS bashing at all - very happy that they will take over the kit once they are up and running properly again.

Lockdown 1 was also the impetus needed to make massive changes in our garden, so that a fairly tiny space has actually become somewhere my seriously hyperactive child can wear themselves out safely.

bloodywhitecat · 28/12/2020 19:43

Started the year with two fosterlings, one moved on to a forever family in the height of lockdown (made doing all the introductions interesting). A week later we were joined by a 7 week old baby, meaning we had a 6 month old and a 7 week old. In December we moved our now 1 year old onto their new mummy and daddy, meaning we just have an 8 month old with us for now. Moving children on is the hardest thing we ever do but hugely rewarding at the same time.

Champagneforeveryone · 28/12/2020 19:54

This is ChampagneCat. On many occasions she drives us utterly bonkers but we wouldn't be without her for the world Grin

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LittleOverwhelmed · 28/12/2020 19:56

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Whatelsecouldibecalled · 28/12/2020 20:02

After fighting infertility and ivf we welcomed our first baby boy in April. 2020 will always be a very special year for us. He had given us the light in the dark days Smile

Doublechins · 28/12/2020 20:03

I started my midwifery degree. Best decision I've ever made!

LockdownLove · 28/12/2020 20:04

@Whatelsecouldibecalled

After fighting infertility and ivf we welcomed our first baby boy in April. 2020 will always be a very special year for us. He had given us the light in the dark days Smile
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