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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:
Copperoliverbear · 04/11/2023 08:15

Good for you, I loved this post it has made be smile and feel happy and even though I don't know you, I'm proud for you xxxx

Copperoliverbear · 04/11/2023 08:16

Todays the day enjoy x

ReverendBlueJeans · 04/11/2023 08:40

Brag away!!!!
Really pleased for you. Enjoy looking at it and sitting on it every day thinking how far you have come and what a hard working, committed, resourceful and motivated person you are. Remember to think that every single time you sit on it.
Stretch out on the chaise bit with a cosy blanket and watch some great TV programmes!

AutumnIsMyFriend · 04/11/2023 08:46

That’s lovely!

wildwestpioneer · 04/11/2023 09:13

Congratulations op and well done. There are certain milestones in life that you won't forget, for me it was in my 40s and I bought my first ever, brand new, dining room table Grin

Fluffygoon · 04/11/2023 09:20

Love this post - well deserved and thank you for bragging 😆

BringMeTea · 04/11/2023 09:24

Nice one OP. Enjoy!

NorthernLiner · 04/11/2023 09:29

It’s Sofa Day OP!

It’s a beauty, so worthy of having it’s own MN post 😁

Well done to you, may you enjoy the feeling of comfy bums today and for many years to come.

I remember vividly the excitement we had of getting brand new furniture in to replace our hodgepodge collection of The Dreaded Student Furniture which saw us through our first flat together, it was such a sense of achievement to have “nice things” at last - we felt proper grown up 🤣

Schlurp · 04/11/2023 09:32

fantastic, well done OP! And what a great choice - that sofa is going to bring you this joy every. single. day.

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