2020 Appreciation Thread

[jordansmywinner]

So I know this year has had some real shit - mental health, death, redundancy etc.

I've read a book to help with my mental health issues and something it has lead to is reflecting on the positive things as we have a habit to think only of the worst.

So I ask you lovely lot to please tell me at least ONE thing that is good that's happened this year!

I also beg you to not respond "I can't think of anything, it's shit'. I'm hoping that we can spread some more positivity.

I will start:
I found the wedding dress I loved that was £2.4k in the shop for £68 on ebay inc p&p in my size - it's perfect. I was buzzing for a week.

This willl sound strange but we had a really wonderful funeral for my DDad. The setting, celebrant and family contributions made it very near to perfect. I’m very thankful for that.

I managed to fall pregnant and move to a newer, better job.

Wow amazing find with your wedding dress I bet you were pleased!
Mine are
Started a new job that I really like in the field I trained in
And
Being able to work from home so I don't have to be out of the house all day!
Long may WFH continue!

The swimming pools are reopening next week. I'm the happiest I've been for an entire month!

Oh, and we've been thinking of buying a camper van in the medium-term future and travel restrictions have meant there's an unprecedented demand for camper vans right now. Where there's a surplus of demand, at some point there'll be an excess. Will be keeping my eyes peeled for a good bargain in due course!

I had both kids at home for 6 months (I’m on mat leave and had to send eldest to keep place open queue massive numbers guilt) but with lockdown one I had both at home and we had such a lovely time. Saved money with nursery being closed and spent loads of time together. It was pretty epic

I was made redundant in January (so pre-COVID) and quickly found a much better job. And my manager is one of the nicest people I've ever met.

I got pregnant with my rainbow baby and we adopted two cats

We bought a motorhome in July and travelled to France and Scotland when we were able to. Planning new adventures for happier times.

My oldest DD found out she's pregnant after TTC for over a year. We're all absolutely delighted 😊

I got a dog 18 months after my previous dog passed away. I'm so happy, she's a perfect fit and I am so grateful. It's massively improved my anxiety. I'm never alone, I have to go outside for walkies several times a day, I've lost weight and I'm generally much happier.

We got our lovely puppy.

We booked our wedding

@MatildaTheCat that’s lovely! Sorry for your loss but glad there was beauty still to be found

@FoxtrotOscarPoppet congratulations! Amazing news

@MarieIVanArkleStinks ooo good luck - I hope a bargain comes your way

@Closingtime94 that’s just fucking lovely - so happy for you

@amusedtodeath1 pics?? I wish my dogs would make me lose weight sigh

Our cat rescue centre has managed to home lots of our 'difficult to home' cats. It's the furlough effect - people are at home and lonely and decide they want a cat.

This year has also caused a lot of negative cat welfare things to happen, but we'll gloss over that.

My son and daughter-in-law moved into their “forever” home and sold their first home.

I started a course to become a foster carer, because COVID gave me the kick up the bum I needed to look at what I wanted to do in life.

I traced my biological Dad just before Christmas last year, he did not know that I existed as my Mum never told him that she was pregnant.
I went into it with no expectations and almost looking for closure that I would never know him.
However, he has turned out to be an amazing man and I have spent 2020 getting to know him and my siblings and couldn't be happier to have him in my life

I bought my first house, moved in mid lockdown.

I had my 30th birthday in August - when pubs were open all night and we were allowed to see friends in small groups. I had a really lovely celebration.

I took on an allotment and have been quite successful in growing vegetables

My son after 4 years has settled down and doing what he loves at college. This means everything to me as we have had 4 years of hell getting to this point.

We got a gorgeous puppy.
And my son got into Uni
My DD moved school and is a different girl. She was so unhappy at her old school and is now flourishing.
Lockdown has brought my DC much closer.