Positive chat/ goals/ highlights.

[Orchidflower1]

Hi all,
Last year was turbulent for many of us both in RL and our MN family. So, at the start of a new year, I wanted to start a thread to focus on the positives we’re looking forward to. To appreciate our blessing this year ( big and small) to chat through things and celebrate our lives. Every day chit chat welcome as well!

All regulars, lurkers and readers welcome to share with the caveat that we are here to raise each other up; there is enough in life to bring us down.

So here a my things to get us going-

This year I really want to focus on my health; in body, mind and spirit. I recognise now that making time for me and doing things that I want (or don’t want) is not selfish. My family need me to be well to help the family function.

Ok that was a heavier subject- on a lighter note I’m going to try to be better organised about laundry. As a large household it’s a never ending chore but I’m going to try and crack it. To be fair the mild weather the last few days has got me off to a flier with catching up over Christmas!

I’d really like to take more day trips this year. The dc are getting bigger and don’t always want to come out with us but even if it’s just me and Mr orchid I will try and get out more.

Hope everyone is well.

I’m sorry you feel that way @chineybumps but sadly there IS no Asian board, if there were it wouldn’t be a problem for you to post there as it says in the hard fought for header
“ others are welcome to post but please be respectful’ .

I’m an “other” literally -being MR you don’t quite fit anywhere it feels at times.

I’ve been on this board a long time, and been nothing but respectful. If you don’t like my thread, that’s fine. Don’t post. I don’t post on anything I have no interest/ knowledge of.

To everyone else have a lovely day. 🤗

For me, growing up outside of London, Asian people were more 'allies' because there was strength in numbers. Same at my work. For my parents, lots of Asian people were in the racial justice movement with them. So in this context of the particular thread, I don't see an issue with people of colour commenting as there isn't an Asian board.

Leaving aside other discussions on the thread, my biggest goal is to connect more with people. I want to make more time for family and long-term friends and take the time to visit, call them and send thoughtful presents instead of getting bogged down by work and life. And I want to find a good church (S London suggestions welcome) and expand my community. I'd also like to do some volunteering locally instead of just getting sad when seeing bad news stories.

Oh, and losing 3 stone would be great! Hopefully not too ambitious
@Maggiethecat @Denzelstowel have you seen Black Girls Hike? I want to do some walks with them next year.

@PompomDahlia - try
People of Colour in Nature. www.facebook.com/groups/pocinnature/?ref=share
They are on Facebook and a Instagram And meet-up. Run by Beth who is based in South London , lovely and so knowledgeable about nature. She grew up in the country and when she moved to London noticed that BAME groups were not seen in green spaces which had been second nature to her. So she started her group - they were monthly but I haven't been for 2 years so I'm Not sure how it is running now but she did alternate them monthly walks in N, S E and west London. It wasThe first Sunday of the month I would hope to one day join her again.

@PompomDahlia. Thank you.

Meeting up with people you care about is a lovely goal.

Yes im with you on the weight loss. Far too much has just crept on for me- little by little until it’s now a lot. Im a terrible emotional eater. Im hoping now I’ve recognised that fact in myself I can combat it a bit more.

I don’t go to church as regularly as I would like for a range of reasons but I’m using an app called Lectio 365. It’s supposed to be used everyday but I don’t ( I’m trying though) and you can set a reminder in the app which I find useful. Just something I’m trying to work on my whole self.

To more boring stuff but still on track with the whole laundry saga. I have all three baskets full ready for tomorrow but normally I’d have all three baskets full, a load festering in the machine, a pile next to the machine waiting to go in and countless oddments of washing in the dc room so actually on a better level than before I focussed on it. Must add persil to the shopping for next week though!

Have lovely weekend all.

Tough day today as my brother in law passwd away unexpectedly last night. My heart is broken for dh amd my wonderful mother in law. She is so strong, so dignified. Life is so cruel at timez.

Oh @Lndnmummy I’m so sorry to hear your sad news. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. 💐

@Lndnmummy I am so very sorry, what an awful thing to happen to you all. Prayers and thoughts with you and your family,

Thank you

@Lndnmummy - sorry to hear of your family's loss and wish that you find comfort in each other. 🌻

@Lndnmummy so sorry to hear your sad news, especially difficult if it was so unexpected. Thoughts with you and your family. We are here to support

Hey @Lndnmummy please don’t feel you have to reply; just wanted you know I was thinking of you. 💐

Thank you so much lovely lovely people.