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what are you doing that no one knows about

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bingowings36 · 05/04/2023 18:34

(light hearted thread ) As the title says what are you doing or up to that no one knows about .
I got my passport i told no one i was getting one as im planing a nice holiday by my self but will say im working away when the time comes .😁

OP posts:
blinkbonny · 06/04/2023 08:11

Hamsterrace · 06/04/2023 06:30

I'm learning to code! One friend knows but he's at the other end of the country. A few people know I'm 'doing a computer course' but don't know the details.

I'm the least techy person in existence. Come from a shit background and still live in relative poverty with dc. I hope it will eventually lead to a decent job and better lives for me and the dc.

How did you start on this? I'd like to do similar but am a bit overwhelmed by different options out there. Well done for going for it!

onwardandupwards · 06/04/2023 08:16

I pay for my son to stay a extra hour at playschool on a Friday and sit in the cafe next door with a black forest hot chocolate, its one of the only breaks I get from my eldest ds (18 and has Adhd, ASD, agrophobia and lots more ) as my eldest dd (22) looks after him for that hour on her day off, she's the only one who knows about my cafe hour.

Tropicaliyes · 06/04/2023 08:17

I’m having a baby in 2 and a bit months. Nobody but my partner knows💙

Zanatdy · 06/04/2023 08:17

Lilbunnyfufu · 05/04/2023 21:05

Same here

And here! When we do those ice breakers at work where they say tell us something no-one knows about you, erm …..

Peanuts2000 · 06/04/2023 08:19

I've been offered a new job. Have only told a few people in work until get paperwork etc. Feel bad not saying anything to nice collegues yet but don't want to tempt fate!

Move22 · 06/04/2023 08:24

‘I’m having a baby in 2 and a bit months. Nobody but my partner knows💙’

@Tropicaliyes congratulations! But why and how are you hiding this?!

Tropicaliyes · 06/04/2023 08:28

@Move22 Thank you,

I am estranged from my family members (they are extremely toxic) and don’t keep any company around me so providing I keep my mouth quiet, nobody knows.

I’m managing to hide it from literally everyone on the outside world because my bump still hasn’t popped properly yet! I’m going into my third trimester a little over a week from now and still waiting😅🤦🏽‍♀️ (first child so I have been told it’s completely normal).

secretly doing our house over and creating a nursery and such.

Lostatsea10 · 06/04/2023 08:34

Under investigation for bowel cancer. Only DH knows and I’ve brushed it off as probably IBS anyway. It’s only my mum I’d normally tell anyway, but don’t want to worry my mum because she’s amazing and has enough on her plate.

I’m 36 with 2 DS’- 1 is 5 and the other 18 months. The 5 year old has ASD and I’m so needed by everyone it’s suffocating sometimes but I have to be here for my family. They all need me more than I can put into words and DH (and therefore the children) will crumble without me- I know I’m the one that holds this whole thing together.

I don’t want to have the conversation out loud because the ‘what if’s’ scare me too much, but I’m terrified.

WildAloofRebel · 06/04/2023 08:35

A coding course and singing lessons (have told a couple people I’m back into it as sang previously for years) and trying to lose weight.

I just like to focus and do stuff on my own.

KnittingNeedles · 06/04/2023 08:36

Applying for a PhD. DH knows, nobody else does.

WildAloofRebel · 06/04/2023 08:38

blinkbonny · 06/04/2023 08:11

How did you start on this? I'd like to do similar but am a bit overwhelmed by different options out there. Well done for going for it!

I’m doing this through Treehouse. Seems good, might move on to something else once I’ve completed my ‘track’. DH is high up in tech and says it looks good!

I too am ‘the least techy person’ - very very creative and not logical. But I am surprised to be really enjoying it and I hate not understanding stuff so I’m finding it fulfilling finally understanding wtf coding is all about. Just need to keep creative stuff going alongside!!

doglikescheeseontoast · 06/04/2023 08:39

I'm in AA, sober nearly a year. Close family know, and one friend, but other people keep asking me what I've done, have I lost weight etc, because apparently I seem so 'well'.

Alwaysworryingoversomething · 06/04/2023 08:41

onwardandupwards · 06/04/2023 08:16

I pay for my son to stay a extra hour at playschool on a Friday and sit in the cafe next door with a black forest hot chocolate, its one of the only breaks I get from my eldest ds (18 and has Adhd, ASD, agrophobia and lots more ) as my eldest dd (22) looks after him for that hour on her day off, she's the only one who knows about my cafe hour.

💕

Alwaysworryingoversomething · 06/04/2023 08:43

doglikescheeseontoast · 06/04/2023 08:39

I'm in AA, sober nearly a year. Close family know, and one friend, but other people keep asking me what I've done, have I lost weight etc, because apparently I seem so 'well'.

Congratulations! That's brilliant.

guffaux · 06/04/2023 08:48

Educatingarti..........aahh! that explains it! Grin

TheWSM · 06/04/2023 08:51

Rekindling my love life with DH. I had a total abdominal hysterectomy last September, was put on testosterone by the wonderful Newson Health team and bingo! Hello, libido! 😁

FeetOnly · 06/04/2023 08:51

I am long term sahm applying for jobs. Only
my best friend knows. I haven't said anything to DH (he wont be happy) or family.

Riverlee · 06/04/2023 08:52

Loving this thread. Only on page 2 but must do some housework. Congratulations to the new pregnant ladies I’ve come across so far (I’m sure there must be more). Will catch up later.

Haventtoldasoul · 06/04/2023 08:56

Attending counselling and considering leaving DH. I love him desperately but he doesn't respect me and calls me names. I haven't been able to get through to him that this isnt OK. I need to build up my self worth a little and expect more for myself but I am very sad. 😔

Fairyliz · 06/04/2023 09:05

Custardbanana · 05/04/2023 20:48

Painting watercolour bookmarks. I've got too many to keep so I put them inside books that I donate to charity.

Wow what a lovely idea. I volunteer in a charity shop, hope we get some of your books in.

BiscuitLover3678 · 06/04/2023 09:06

Secretly playing sims mobile whenever I get a minute 😳

billybear · 06/04/2023 09:08

i live with a secret,i am a relocated battered wife,escaped years ago,to go on facebook so i can do my hobby entering competition . i use a fake name with few details and photo of a random dog,few years ago i donated a prize i had won to a local charity,they kept in touch and call me fake name, feels odd but i have a good reason,fast forward a few years they bump into me odd time ,and always call me fake name.now a few other people who i have donated unwanted prizes to call me that name as well.feels odd.but have tp protect myself .once in the next town heard someone shouting my fake first name ignored it i was at a bank cash machine,then i turned round someone from charity group stood there, i just laughed and said i was not with it today ,

Whatthediddlyfeck · 06/04/2023 09:13

Being desperately lonely

bringincrazyback · 06/04/2023 09:18

BiscuitLover3678 · 06/04/2023 09:06

Secretly playing sims mobile whenever I get a minute 😳

I came on to say the same! 😁That game is addictive!

I'm also partial to a bit of Royal Match when my Sims are all busy. 😁

ASundayWellSpent · 06/04/2023 09:18

Doing a second masters whilst working which should set me up for a good promotion and pay rise next year

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