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Blatantly bragging

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ChuffedBeMe · 02/11/2023 10:08

It may not seem like a lot for some people, but I’m just letting everyone know I have just purchased my very first brand new sofa for cash and it’s being delivered on Saturday!

Ive been a single mum for 13 years, moved into my first flat with two dc, two cots, one black bag full of clothes and a plastic cutlery set.
I’ve worked crappy pt jobs to make ends meet and at times have picked up furniture off the street.

In May this year I started a new ft job that pays very well and have been saving up for a sofa as the one I have was free off of fb marketplace, well yesterday I walked into a furniture shop after seeing the sofa I wanted months ago and paid full price in cash, no payment plans, nothing and I am beyond proud of myself.

So yes it may seem like an odd thing to post but after years of crap thrown at me I am feeling like I’ve just won the lottery.

Have a great day!

OP posts:
Roughashouses · 02/11/2023 10:10

:-) Enjoy your new sofa! When does it arrive?

PurpleChrayne · 02/11/2023 10:10

Excellent! Enjoy!

Cornflowers35 · 02/11/2023 10:12

That is fabulous.

It sounds like you have every right to be justifiably proud, with a side order of bragging.

Enjoy every moment. I'd probably just stare at it for a few days / weeks.

cocksstrideintheevening · 02/11/2023 10:19

Well done, enjoy it!

thesandwich · 02/11/2023 10:21

Congratulations!

BakewellPud · 02/11/2023 10:21

You should feel proud of yourself! Working hard and saving rather than getting into debt with pay monthly schemes is a rarity nowadays with all the temptations of credit.

AgnesX · 02/11/2023 10:22

Enjoy 😊

Ibravedaflood · 02/11/2023 10:23

That's an absolute achievement op. When Covid hit I bought me very first TV at 49! Was determined if we were stuck in I was watching a decent TV. All other ones donated over the years by wealthier friends and family! Enjoy your sofa! You could even update with a photo!

DrinkingMyWaterMindingMyBiz · 02/11/2023 10:23

Happy for you, OP!

GreyCarpet · 02/11/2023 10:23

That's wonderful. And a testament to how anyone can turn things around if they really want to (I was in a similar boat at one point - my sofa of 2 years came off the street).

gluenotsoup · 02/11/2023 10:24

Great! Well done, enjoy that feeling 💐🙂

HarpieDuJour · 02/11/2023 10:26

That's lovely, it really cheered me up to read your post, OP. It's not trivial at all, well done!

PrincessHoneysuckle · 02/11/2023 10:29

Congratulations

fetchacloth · 02/11/2023 10:31

Well done, enjoy 😉

Crikeyisthatthetime · 02/11/2023 10:32

You are so strong, enjoy every second sitting on your new sofa.

MillyMolly74 · 02/11/2023 10:33

That's great. Happy for you 🌸🌸🌸

1983Louise · 02/11/2023 10:34

I love posts like this, very positive and you have every right to feel proud of yourself, just don't drop anything on it 😀well done you x

CoffeeInTheClouds · 02/11/2023 10:34

Thank you for sharing that. It really has made me smile.

I was raised by a single Mum who went without to avoid getting into debt. Enjoy every single moment you get on that sofa, you are a fabulous example to your kids x

Professionalmess · 02/11/2023 10:45

Yay! Excited for you. Totally deserving your bragging rights.

EmpressSoleil · 02/11/2023 10:48

I love this post 🙂Enjoy your new sofa!

286NeuerNahhhhhhhhmen · 02/11/2023 10:49

Well done you, it also made me smile :-) Enjoy the sofa!

CameleonAreFightingBack · 02/11/2023 10:52

Well done!! I’m delighted for you 🎉🎉🎉

(and btw, that’s not bragging. You simply truly enjoying an item that you worked very hard for! Dont put yourself down :))

GinBlossom94 · 02/11/2023 10:54

Amazing! Well done, you must feel on top of the world

Foreverhope1 · 02/11/2023 10:54

Aww well done you OP!! So happy for you, I can just imagine how excited you must be feeling!
Like others say, brag away ! Xx

WhateverMate · 02/11/2023 10:54

Fantastic OP. Enjoy it!