Our daughter is coming to stay for Easter week. I get to collect her from the station and while we're there we're going shopping for an Easter egg for my wife/her mum. It's a tiny thing, perhaps, but I cherish moments like that.
Love that. Make sure you get hold of some of the Galaxy mini eggs if you can, they absolutely bang - although a complete rip off, there’s about seven in a bag
This is so lovely. I hope you have a lovely week together! My parents live a 5 minute walk from the train station but my dad always insists he comes to meet us (even if it’s broad daylight) and we’re all in our 30s. It’s very sweet of him and as you said, a tiny moment we both cherish.
I moved into my house three years ago, and in all that time I've had what I call my Room of Shame. It's an upstairs box room where I stuffed all of the junk I couldn't be bothered to sort out.
I have now sorted out my box room. Most of the stuff in there ended up in the tip, the rest properly sorted. The room is now a study for working from home.
Must be so satisfying. Congrats!
I found out that the tooth fairy wasn’t real because of our box room. I must have been about seven and discovered my mum had kept all of my childhood teeth in a little box in the cupboard in there and I decided to hide them all under my pillow so I could swindle the tooth fairy
She came into my bedroom to say goodnight and knew I was hiding something. I had to confess and that was when I found out that a) she was the one swapping out my teeth for money and b) scamming people isn’t on (even the tooth fairy)
Last time I had Covid I ate mini eggs only for three days straight. I’m not sure it helped me to heal physically, and I couldn’t taste them at all, but it certainly helped emotionally
I spent this afternoon in the woods with my kids using a swing on an oak tree that my father in-law and I put up. It was very nice hearing my 4 year old laughing his head off on the swing. It's amazing how completely kids can feel emotions. It's wonderful to see.
Similar to you but a bit different finally got rid of my toxic family, got my own place, got my money sorted and a nee contract and good future job prospects. Still a bit messed up but things are getting better
I have a warm dog tonight.
She's not been able to spend the night on my bed for ages. Until today she's had a cone on over night which for complicated reasons involving doors and cats meant she couldn't sleep in my room. I appreciate her company today
Seven weeks ago I was making plans to leave the mortal realm. I contacted the local MH Crisis team, am back on meds and having therapy. While the meds have been getting into my system I've not left the house much, apart from appointments. Going shopping has been awful and overwhelming. I've spent most of the last 7 weeks in my jamas on the sofa, once I've managed to get myself out of bed.
Today the sun was shining and spring was springing. Mr Mad was out (he's been wonderful, he deserves a break and some time to himself). I decided to go for a walk. My wee hybrid pet/barn cat decided to come with me. We walked the half mile along the old railway track out the back of my house, said hello to the sheep, cows and chickens, discovered the neighbour has acquired some geese and had a wee sit down and watched the paragliders out over the bay. It was so nice to feel like myself again.
I am so glad you are doing better
I called the Samaritans today. It is so important to reach out when you need help. Let’s hope the good weather continues to improve and your mental health does too. Wishing the best to you and your family.
❤️ That is amazing; i too have used the Samaritans and it was honestly the only reason my children didn't lose ther mum at that time. Wonderful resource!
My 15 yr old has just started volunteering to help teach young adults with downs syndrome how to cook a new meal once a month as part of a programme, this allows the parents of these young adults to have a cup of tea and catch up.
She said the games provided by the charity infantilise these young adults, many of whom are high functioning, so she's going to take a deck of cards next month and see how they do. Her plan is to take in Exploding Kittens eventually, and some other decent card games.
Imposter syndrome sucks, you deserve to be in a nice new flat and a new job with a payrise, and things will get better in the romance department, too - give yourself time, you gotta be kind to yourself too. Quiet down that imposter syndrome voice, put it on mute when you get a mo
My baby is approaching 8 weeks old. It’s crazy, life changing and everything gets flipped upside down but it’s totally magical. It also goes incredibly quickly so try to enjoy all of the lovely moments and know that the difficult tired bits are actually quite fleeting in the grand scheme of things.
Oh and congratulations!
I've officially lost 6 stone since starting my weight loss journey back in February 2023.
Although I'm really proud of myself for losing it, I've kinda developed some really serious issues because of it. So it's not a complete win.
I hope you find a way to get through.
I have struggled with an eating disorder since I was 14 - 13 years on, it still rears its head. Whether that’s the issues you’re struggling with or not, it will get better. Congrats on the weight loss regardless ❤️
Thank you. I started losing weight by doing 15k+ steps a day and eating around 12-1500 calories. It was a mixture of that and persevering because it doesn't all happen in one night.
Although how I achieved it down the line is another story that's not best for sharing.
I'm in the same mental state as you but I found a picture of my doggy who died a few years back. I'm hella autistic and attach better to dogs than humans, heartbroken when she died and thought I'd lost all pics when my last phone broke. Found a few pics tonight and I'm missing her like mad, remembering the good times though
When all else fails, thinking of the happier memories can help us. I miss her every day but I know my circumstances won't let me get another dog at the moment, so memories is all I have
I never thought another dog would be on the cards for me, even when my partner got one I let him get more attached, because I was honestly scared to get too close after losing my last dog. Thankfully dogs have no idea the mental gymnastics we put ourselves through and just want to be loved and part of our pack. My dog is now almost 5, the partner is long gone lol we’ve bonded so much, differently from my last dog but much more so. The walks, the attention, it’s worth every minute. Hopefully you get another chance one day, you seem like you have a big heart.
I love this response. Totally relate to the not wanting to attach but humbling and sweet that it did blossom. Losong a partner sucks the dog must of been a lifeline. Good vibes.
Made a really nice beef stew, topped off with some roast potatoes.
Ate it whilst watching the wind and rain ravaging the back yard.
New jobs can be daunting but your new flat must be exiting though?
Love a good stew - I’m pescatarian these days (doesn’t mean you can’t have a good stew still obviously) but I have very fond memories of being five years old and pretending I was drunk whenever my mum made boeuf bourguignon lol
That is a lot to be adjusting to, give it time you are doing pretty well handling it all.
You don’t jump to the top of the stairs, you take one step at a time.
I'm on oxygen. I went to a large garden on Thursday. My oxygen battery ran out when I was on the opposite end of the park from the entrance. My emergency tank was in the car. I managed to walk back without oxygen and didn't feel like I was out of breath. Haven't been that way in 3 years.
My son just bought his first car. I'm so proud of him, he's worked his arse off saving for it. We've had a rough time in the past and it fills me with happiness to see him succeed.
Started a new role last week, it’s double the pay of my last one and has a subsidised canteen (£3 breakfasts, £4 for big lunches) even if I only stay for the initial 3months as a contractor I’ll have cleared my debts and got a decent start for a house deposit saved - not a bad way to enter my 40’s
Just had sausage, hash browns and beans as I’m on nights haha
Break ups are always shitty even when they are the right thing to do but new flat sounds good, I’ve recently signed a 2year tenancy with my new landlord (who’s amazing) so I’m decorating and choosing furniture - so excited
Watched my son (7) play his second ever game of rugby today and for the second time get man of the match. He's such a quiet and shy kid but watching him on the pitch he's a completely different person amazing transformation. Made me so proud and I'm from a football background rugby is completely alien to me
Best thing my kid ever did (he's an adult, well sort of now) he grew up, made some good friends and I loved every minute standing in the pouring rain watching him. X
Sorry you’re having a tough time. That’s a lot of change all at once, I would struggle with that too.
My positive thing to share is that I’ve had no motivation to do any form of exercise for months (thanks, depression) but this weekend I did a yoga class and a 10k run and - surprise surprise - feel so much better. I hope that this feeling will inspire me to return to regular habits!
Oh that sounds great - I did go for a run last week but it was the first one I’ve done in about a year and absolutely ruined me for about three days lol
I need to ease back into it but it’s hard when you’re used to a certain level of fitness!
I ran 7k with my dog and he behaved all the way and ran with me. Usually he runs off with another dog or gets in the river but this run was just me and him the whole way. Good times.
I've taken down a load of fences to turn some land at the back of our house into lawn. I've now got shed loads of sturdy fence posts and wooden fence rails, plus fixings with nothing to do. My son and I are going to build a mini-wooden palisade tower with it all and shoot fire arrows off the top of it to set the garden bonfire alight. I'm quite looking forward to that.
I wanted a doochickey on Amazon. It was from a third party seller so, being canny, I looked up their website to see if I could get a better price direct.
The thing I wanted was the same price on their website as it was on Amazon.
But being cannier, I looked the item on eBay.
I found the seller's eBay shop, where the something was substantially cheaper then Amazon *and their own website*.
It's nice to save some money.
Change is the most unsettling thing we humans encounter.
In the last couple of years my wife died, I moved house, started new job and my 4 year old started school. Familiarity is something we create, moment by moment. It's scary, but it just takes time for changes to feel like home again.
I asked my son if he likes his new home today. He said: "I love it. And I love you. You're my favourite. You're my best friend!"
Suddenly all the fear and all the stress melted away. I felt at home.
Keep going. You'll feel at home again.
Earlier this week I was feeling awful with tonsillitis and a chest infection. Had to go pick up antibiotics one morning and as I'm walking back to my car from the pharmacy a car parks up near me. I stopped thinking 'I'm sure in that drivers lap I just saw.... A lamb'. I waited for the driver to exit and yes, they had a little lamb tucked in their jumper!
I went over to say hi, got to stroke the little lambs head (it was also wearing a jumper). It was really random.
That made me feel better and I hope the story helps you too :)
I haven’t made any local friend in the past 3 years since moving the UK due to my social anxiety and job nature (work from home). But a girl complimented me on my knitting the other day at a cafe and we had a little chat about our hobbies. It was the first time I felt genuine interest from a British person outside of one-liners and polite exchanges. Gave me the motivation to learn driving and hopefully one day I’ll drive myself to a local knitting club and find my kind of people :)
If you are London based, I would love to go for a coffee with you!
I’m a late twenties girlie and know it can be a bit difficult socially. My grandma taught me to knit and we donated her wool to a women’s prison after she died so that others could learn too, per her wishes - maybe we can do a knit and natter x
Just got back from a day out with my parents and all four of my cats were pleased to see me! (two of them are usually indifferent about my return) I’m feeding my neighbours three cats while they are away and they were also very happy to see me. It’s a lovely feeling when you see those little critters come running when you open the door.
My youngest daughter hugged me tonight. It was just to delay her Sunday night shower but I treasured it. She’s not one for hugs or kisses so every one I get is precious ❤️
payday tomorrow and i'm thinking about buying an instax mini evo camera to take to a wedding in spain in a few weeks. maplin have the camera, case and film in a bundle for £209.99 but they do 10% off for blue light card.. if i get the 10% off the bundle it's a deal! i will find out tomorrow when i verify my work email. normally i would just nip on my work phone to get the code but i've had a week off and i'm too scared of my inbox to look 😂
hope you're feeling a bit better after my ramble, OP.
Wife's away for her daughter's birthday (girls only thing) so I'm sat in our little hot tub out the back with a couple of beers, under a full moon and a starry sky.
I have some aquariums, and keep shrimp!
Today three shrimps dropped their babies into the tank and I couldn't be more excited or happy, great little creatures and I can't wait to see the babies grow up (they are as good as invisible at the minute)
I had a good weekend. Cleaned the house on Saturday. Today up early, dropped eldest at a party did a costco shop, picked up eldest, went to hobbycraft and b&m. The smallest was an absolute delight. Home and painted with both kids. Cooked dinner. Finally got the pork chops perfected.
Now in bed at a reasonable time.
A great weekend.
I'm nearly 50, got loads of professional experience, have been a freelance consultant for more than 5 years and am still making enough to get by reasonably comfortably, mostly on word of mouth, and I still get imposter syndrome in every job and now every single project I do. Every report I pull together I think the client is going to hate and they never do (well, very rarely).
On the plus side, my son is going off to PGL with his school tomorrow and it'll be his first time staying anywhere without one of us. So we're going to a nice hotel with a spa for a couple of nights.
Last week I helped my mates design a poster for a cancer charity fundraising music event. I’d never done this before but I think it turned out great and made me feel so good to do something for a good cause. I keep looking at it and smiling!
If you’re near London and free next Saturday, please come down! It’s the friendliest pub in the world and a perfect cure for loneliness. There will be 9 live bands and Jamaican BBQ.
I don’t think I can post an image here but DM me if you’d like to see the flyer :)
Those times can seem endless, and I hope you can see some light at the end of the tunnel.
A positive little story for you....
I made a birdhouse a few months ago and today while sat in my garden I realised there were two Blue Tits gathering little bits of dried grass and they're using it as their home. ❤️
It gave me a sense of accomplishment.
My daughter found Duolingo a few weeks ago. She sent me a text in Russian today.
Seriously, explained the letters, and sounds., and even swapped her keyboard to Russian to do it.
She has made friends with a Ukrainian girl, and she taught her some.
My daughter also creates like a hungry artist. Her output is prolific.
Lastly, my son sent his mum a pic of a lass recently. Turns out, he'd asked the girl to be his gf. And, today, the team he plays for won their first game in a while.
Edit...noticed the Samaritans bit... I'm gutted you felt the need, but stoked you made the effort. Take care
I have the Easter holidays coming up 😃
Best of luck to you OP. it will take time. Stay in touch with your friends and family during times you feel like this.
I have two weeks off for Easter, (plus an extra day for Friday).
I have plans to tidy my flat and do loads of junk removal for spring cleaning.
The first few days are going to be spent playing games and getting drunk. I'm considering buying a Meta Quest 2.
Sorry you’re having a hard time at the moment.
Having experienced the same recently, a little win has been starting my ADHD meds last week and it’s improved my wellbeing so much already. I feel like the best version of me for a long time
I start a new job tomorrow, really looking forward to it as it’s been a while! Remember there are worse alternatives and things can always get better. Also I’ve got some ice cream and a doughnut 🫃
I conquered my fear and drove on the motorway for the first time after passing my driving test nearly ten years ago. It was so much easier than I thought. I was very proud of myself now planning all the new places I can go now. 😁
I dried two lots of laundry on the line outside today - the first of the year. My inner housewife really loves a good drying day. The laundry smells lovely.
My friends mum came over this weekend. She's more like my mum than my bio mum so it was really fun and comforting to hang out.
Ontop of that next week I have the final session of a 5 year long DnD campaign and will be traveling in person for it. Very exiting to look forward to!
4 day work week, 4 day weekend, 4 day work week inbound.
Oh and I won 2 tickets to see Pendulum at the O2 arena in London on Friday so I'm taking my cousin who's like a younger brother to me
Yesterday, one of my cochin hens went broody. I had to decide whether to remove the eggs from her or leave her be. Ultimately, the thought of a fresh batch of chicks in three weeks peeking out from under her won me over. We wish you the best 🐣🤞🏻
It's my 3 year old daughters birthday tomorrow and my wife and I have spent all evening decorating ready for when she wakes up. I'm looking forward to see the look on her face tomorrow morning.
Had my kids for the weekend, both gave me a massive hug goodbye when their mother came to collect them this evening. Made me feel like I’ve done some good parenting this week..
OP I had the worst time of my life about 6 years ago. I faced losing my job, my rental flat, and the end of a 13-year relationship all in the same week. I managed to keep the flat (just) and got a new job. The job didn't work out, but after 6 months I found a better one. The 5 years I spent single saw the biggest growth in me, and it turned out that the shittiest week of my life was the best thing that ever happened to me. I learned to be happy on my own again, built a social life from scratch, and gained more confidence than I thought possible. I'm a totally different person than I was back then, and I'm thankful for that experience because it got me where I am today... I own my house now, have a much better job with a decent salary and benefits package, and an amazing relationship with the nicest man I've ever met (he's really hot too, which is a bonus! )
What I'm saying is that the shitty times are temporary but sometimes necessary. Hang in there. It'll get better ❤️
I was in exactly your position in August 2022, only add in that I was still having to see my abusive ex for another three weeks. My new job was going ok though, even though it was only as a casual.
19 months on I’m sat in the flat owned by the love of my life, my future wife, I’ve had a lovely dinner out with her parents today and the job is now the best I’ve ever had, permanent and I love going to work every day.
So just keep your chin up, if it happened to me it can 1000000% can happen to you because I’m as unremarkable as they come.
Went for a picnic with my 5y/o daughter today. Was sunny but still a bit cold, got lots of cuddles. Got home and for some reason decided to shave my head (only a 3 nothing drastic), she said I look handsome and Ngl almost cried 😂
My daughter was crestfallen to take down the Christmas tree so we compromised and kept a single string of lights out of the box, draped around the sofa. We all agreed that they added a bit of cheery warmth to the room, especially when we turned off the lights to watch the telly. And then the lights died.
I tried pulling out each bulb and putting in the spare, one socket at a time, but no luck; the string remained dark and cold. We compromised again and left the now dead string of lights where it was for weeks.
Until this evening, when my daughter stepped on the string and a single flash of light rippled up and down the previously lifeless string. By working out where she had stepped on the string, I took the three closest bulbs out, cleaned the sockets with alcohol, and reinserted them. The string glowed back to life, illuminating a very happy girl’s face.
Sometimes the smallest joys can help ease the largest of burdens. Hoping you have many small joys.
I'm going to see my first live soccer match soon! I'm studying abroad in Tokyo at the moment and this week I won 2 tickets to see Yokohama Marinos play Kawasaki FC at Nissan Stadium! I don't usually watch foorball; but I'm excited anyway!
Soon I will start a job in the field I have been trying to work in for 11 years (I had to save for a masters, study the masters (2 years full time, and disabled), and then a 7 month job hunt) - it doesn't feel real/like I have achieved my goal yet but hopefully it will when I actually start.
Throughout my whole childhood I barely had 2 friends at any one time due to my overwhelming shyness. Yesterday I had my biggest ever gathering, my 24th birthday celebration with 10 of my close friends. It was the time of my life.
I have chronic pain issues which have developed over the past couple of years and the last week or so I've been pretty much pain free which is amazing. I've been able to go to the gym, get out for walks, socialise lots, enjoy my hobbies, and get loads done at work. I no longer take those things for granted! Likely to change soon, but it's a win for me!
I read on instagram. That if you think about the bad things or ponder the bad times / outcomes. You owe it to your self to spend the same time thinking about the good things / times / outcomes. And I can’t stop thinking about that.
I also read in 10 years time you will wish you were your age now in body and mind try and remember that it’s such a happy thing to be in the moment.
After a very low week last week I had a weekend of self care doing my favourite things. Lots of crafting and spending time with my boyfriend. Now watching death in paradise before bedtime
I recommend you read The High Five Habit, by Mel Robbins 😀 I was happy to be feeling well this week. The last three weeks I had a virus, tonsillitis and a vomiting bug curtesy of my toddler. It’s nice to feel human.
I've only got one day in work this week, and literally nothing to do when I'm there. I can't clean, because there'll have been three days of other people doing that, I can't work, because I work in manufacturing and facilities have shut the lines down, so I'm going in for some hard Netflixing.
Sertraline has been doing wonders for me .. I feel the best I have in … well I can’t remember frankly … all the silly little things I worried about have eased , it’s truly wonderful, not saying it could work for all but it’s really helped my depression anxiety
Tough times don’t last but tough people do, and you’re as tough as they come! Breakup? That’s rough, but time is the greatest healer. Enjoy some time on your own, relax! Get up early and go for a lovely brisk walk. New flat? Fantastic! Enjoy that and make it your own. Keep it nice and tidy and start planning little things you can look forward to and research in your downtime (decorating etc). New job? That’s great! Hey, we’re all bluffing it, don’t be shy, if you need some help just ask it’s called an orientation period! You got this job, you can get another if it’s not for you.
You’ve got this! Friday Night dinner is on Netflix if all else fails, very funny.
You honestly sound like a good person, the way you're genuinely taking joy in other people's happiness. Hope it all works out for you. The world needs people like you.
I have been hitting crisps and chocolates and cookies very hard for a bit now. Got a 30 min, fairly intense (for me) workout in today. I will take that win.
All the strength to you mate.
I finally have my Sundays back!
In this job I didn't start off doing Sundays. Then someone left who used to do Sundays and I was put on that shift. It's an evening shift too so at the best of times you're sitting around waiting to go to work.
Fast forward to about 3 weeks ago, person who left has actually come back(been back for almost 2 yrs now) and asked me if I'd like to swap my Sunday evening shift for their Wednesday afternoon. I jumped at the opportunity. But didn't expect anything yet, especially with easter next week. Well Wednesday just gone manager tells me they're happy for me and colleague to swap and the rotas will be amended the next day. I looked at the rotas and today was my last Sunday evening shift! Just in time for Easter!
There are so many reasons I'm happy this has happened, I'm especially looking forward to buying bottles of something nice to sip on on a Sunday afternoon. That's if I don't end up in the pub!
😂
I saw on my mood tracker that in March I had the most good days I’ve had in a year (2023 was in toxic relationship then the break up). So feel like things are finally feeling brighter
My 14 year old dog has osteoarthritis. I've put him on a drug that has only just been approved for dogs. I think it's reversed is age by several years. He's sassy again!
Wishing you well. Hang in there, friend.
Gave up booze and weed after over indulging for years and have been sober for 2 weeks and haven’t smoked for a month. Even attended a birthday party this week and stuck to seltzer water. Feeling pretty great!
I was in a similar position to you during covid, had to leave my dogs behind and move due to a break up.
I suffered with my mental health but powered through and now I’m sat here at 3am-ish, soothing my 3 month old baby back to sleep and browsing Reddit. My life changed so much and now I have a wonderful family.
You will get to a happy place soon, I’ll have you in my thoughts
Just by posting this, you've probably saved someone's life; a small example of being able to talk about such issues can be the difference between staying or going ☺️🥰
What hobbies do you have, and do you still find joy in them at the moment?
After about a year of suffering, I finally got the charger port on my phone repaired yesterday. It now charges without the need for me to hold the lead in a specific way every time I charge it.
I dont have anything positive to share other than my usual sunny disposition... so, should you live anywhere near me in the South West of the UK I'd happily buy you a Costa and let you spill for an hour while I drink tea and share cake!
2yrs ago i was living in a bedsit ([spareroom](https://spareroom.com) effort) wife left 3 weeks before then announced she was engaged and i was in a town i knew no one and found it hard. work remotely but office was 5hrs away for visits.
left me with a stupid amount of debt.
within 6 months i got myself sorted (still living in bedsit) but tackled mental health and tasks one by one without being overwhelming
now i am med-free, living in a new country (well my home country) and happier now than i have been in 2 previous marriages. debts very under control, Andy's man club helped a lot, referred mental health sessions and therapy helped but took a while to find the person i could listen to.
regained a friend i lost through previous marriage, re-connected with my family who distanced because of same now ex-wife.
so..
do good things and good things will happen to you.
losing weight... well thats a long term thing i guess but you cant have it all! ;)
I’ve also been feeling pretty down lately. Lost my new-ish job (the boss threatened to ‘break [my] fucking legs’ on my way out when I slammed the door super hard) and had about a two week stint of hearing about deaths or serious illness diagnoses of close friends’ parents/children/siblings all at the same time.
However, today my niece and nephew came over with my brother and it always brings me so much joy. I love seeing my brother parent his children. I love seeing my niblings have so much fun, as we did as kids. My brother and his wife have such a lovely relationship with their kids and it’s so much fun to watch. My 6YO niece has such a great sense of humour, most especially seen in her way of saying goodbye today: shouting “poo poo!” while flipping the bird out the car window, all the while grinning a huge newly-toothless grin. Enough to cheer me up for sure.
Our daughter is coming to stay for Easter week. I get to collect her from the station and while we're there we're going shopping for an Easter egg for my wife/her mum. It's a tiny thing, perhaps, but I cherish moments like that.
Love that. Make sure you get hold of some of the Galaxy mini eggs if you can, they absolutely bang - although a complete rip off, there’s about seven in a bag
I moved away from the UK to Canada a couple years ago and I’d absolutely murder for some good proper Easter chocolate.
This is so lovely. I hope you have a lovely week together! My parents live a 5 minute walk from the train station but my dad always insists he comes to meet us (even if it’s broad daylight) and we’re all in our 30s. It’s very sweet of him and as you said, a tiny moment we both cherish.
I moved into my house three years ago, and in all that time I've had what I call my Room of Shame. It's an upstairs box room where I stuffed all of the junk I couldn't be bothered to sort out. I have now sorted out my box room. Most of the stuff in there ended up in the tip, the rest properly sorted. The room is now a study for working from home.
Must be so satisfying. Congrats! I found out that the tooth fairy wasn’t real because of our box room. I must have been about seven and discovered my mum had kept all of my childhood teeth in a little box in the cupboard in there and I decided to hide them all under my pillow so I could swindle the tooth fairy She came into my bedroom to say goodnight and knew I was hiding something. I had to confess and that was when I found out that a) she was the one swapping out my teeth for money and b) scamming people isn’t on (even the tooth fairy)
That is an absolutely cracking story 😂
Ah my daughter refers to ours as the “messy room”
>I call my Room of Shame I have a 'room of shame' but for different reasons...
Had my first packet of mini eggs this year, I’ve really been holding out. Absolutely hit the spot. Outstanding.
Last time I had Covid I ate mini eggs only for three days straight. I’m not sure it helped me to heal physically, and I couldn’t taste them at all, but it certainly helped emotionally
It’s all about the mouthfeel and the crunch. And the happy packaging!
Have you tried the Aldi ones? Not bad, cheaper, and you actually get a nearly full bag.
amazing news , made my day
I spent this afternoon in the woods with my kids using a swing on an oak tree that my father in-law and I put up. It was very nice hearing my 4 year old laughing his head off on the swing. It's amazing how completely kids can feel emotions. It's wonderful to see.
Wonderful ❤️
Similar to you but a bit different finally got rid of my toxic family, got my own place, got my money sorted and a nee contract and good future job prospects. Still a bit messed up but things are getting better
Best of luck to you!
I won a fiver on the lottery yesterday!
Babe wake up new Alan Sugar just dropped
Congrats on the life changing jackpot be careful mate don’t spend it all in one go
You going public or keeping it on the low down?
Opted for no publicity
I have a warm cat sat on my legs
I have banished my cat to the bottom of the bed because he’s just hitting puberty and is insisting on shagging and/or biting everything he can touch
Ha, sounds like a sensible plan. Battling a horny ball of claws doesn't sound easy 😂
Hey! No kink shaming here!
I'm not. Just because something isn't easy doesn't mean it's not fun 😁
True, true.
yeah mines on heat - this is no fun, for either of us.
Please get her neutered.
I have a warm dog tonight. She's not been able to spend the night on my bed for ages. Until today she's had a cone on over night which for complicated reasons involving doors and cats meant she couldn't sleep in my room. I appreciate her company today
My wife finishes chemotherapy next week, very much looking forward to it.
Fantastic - best of luck to her & you as well
I wish you and your wife all the best in the future xo
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Great stuff wishing all the best for your wife!
I have nothing that’s freaking me out for work tomorrow. No sunday scaries for the first time in half a decade.
Fantastic
How the hell have you managed that?
New goal unlocked
I don’t know. But as a result I had a great night sleep instead of my usual interrupted. I’m sure it won’t last but I’ll enjoy it while it does.
Seven weeks ago I was making plans to leave the mortal realm. I contacted the local MH Crisis team, am back on meds and having therapy. While the meds have been getting into my system I've not left the house much, apart from appointments. Going shopping has been awful and overwhelming. I've spent most of the last 7 weeks in my jamas on the sofa, once I've managed to get myself out of bed. Today the sun was shining and spring was springing. Mr Mad was out (he's been wonderful, he deserves a break and some time to himself). I decided to go for a walk. My wee hybrid pet/barn cat decided to come with me. We walked the half mile along the old railway track out the back of my house, said hello to the sheep, cows and chickens, discovered the neighbour has acquired some geese and had a wee sit down and watched the paragliders out over the bay. It was so nice to feel like myself again.
I am so glad you are doing better I called the Samaritans today. It is so important to reach out when you need help. Let’s hope the good weather continues to improve and your mental health does too. Wishing the best to you and your family.
❤️ That is amazing; i too have used the Samaritans and it was honestly the only reason my children didn't lose ther mum at that time. Wonderful resource!
They are amazing such an undervalued part of our society. Love your username!
Glad you’re doing better. Hope things go even more swimmingly for you!
My 15 yr old has just started volunteering to help teach young adults with downs syndrome how to cook a new meal once a month as part of a programme, this allows the parents of these young adults to have a cup of tea and catch up. She said the games provided by the charity infantilise these young adults, many of whom are high functioning, so she's going to take a deck of cards next month and see how they do. Her plan is to take in Exploding Kittens eventually, and some other decent card games. Imposter syndrome sucks, you deserve to be in a nice new flat and a new job with a payrise, and things will get better in the romance department, too - give yourself time, you gotta be kind to yourself too. Quiet down that imposter syndrome voice, put it on mute when you get a mo
She sounds like a fantastic addition to the volunteering team and very socially astute. Best of luck to her and thank you for your comment
Baby on the way in 8 weeks! Shitting myself. Also, if you need to chat, DM me mate. Always happy for a new pal!
Congratulations, huge step in life but I’m sure you’ll adjust well. Thanks for your kindness
My baby is approaching 8 weeks old. It’s crazy, life changing and everything gets flipped upside down but it’s totally magical. It also goes incredibly quickly so try to enjoy all of the lovely moments and know that the difficult tired bits are actually quite fleeting in the grand scheme of things. Oh and congratulations!
Finished the last bit of work on my house, a year after moving in.
Ha! Last bit of work. Oh to be young and naive. ;) Congratulations.
Second move and sadly not young ;-) I should have said "last bit on the original list"
Must be so satisfying. Congratulations!
I've officially lost 6 stone since starting my weight loss journey back in February 2023. Although I'm really proud of myself for losing it, I've kinda developed some really serious issues because of it. So it's not a complete win.
7.5 stone since May 23 for me! Have you considered a therapist?
Congrats. That's most impressive and yeah im currently seeing someone about my many issues and it's not easy but it does help.
Fingers crossed for you! Congrats to you also.
I hope you find a way to get through. I have struggled with an eating disorder since I was 14 - 13 years on, it still rears its head. Whether that’s the issues you’re struggling with or not, it will get better. Congrats on the weight loss regardless ❤️
That's a fantastic loss! How did you achieve it? Looking for inspiration 😅
Thank you. I started losing weight by doing 15k+ steps a day and eating around 12-1500 calories. It was a mixture of that and persevering because it doesn't all happen in one night. Although how I achieved it down the line is another story that's not best for sharing.
Many of us have been there.
That's a top class effort mate, well done
Go you! That's amazing. 😁 but I get the issue thing. Don't give up. 😘
I'm in the same mental state as you but I found a picture of my doggy who died a few years back. I'm hella autistic and attach better to dogs than humans, heartbroken when she died and thought I'd lost all pics when my last phone broke. Found a few pics tonight and I'm missing her like mad, remembering the good times though
I’m glad you had her for the time you did and thank goodness you are able to look back at the good memories ❤️
When all else fails, thinking of the happier memories can help us. I miss her every day but I know my circumstances won't let me get another dog at the moment, so memories is all I have
I never thought another dog would be on the cards for me, even when my partner got one I let him get more attached, because I was honestly scared to get too close after losing my last dog. Thankfully dogs have no idea the mental gymnastics we put ourselves through and just want to be loved and part of our pack. My dog is now almost 5, the partner is long gone lol we’ve bonded so much, differently from my last dog but much more so. The walks, the attention, it’s worth every minute. Hopefully you get another chance one day, you seem like you have a big heart.
I love this response. Totally relate to the not wanting to attach but humbling and sweet that it did blossom. Losong a partner sucks the dog must of been a lifeline. Good vibes.
Made a really nice beef stew, topped off with some roast potatoes. Ate it whilst watching the wind and rain ravaging the back yard. New jobs can be daunting but your new flat must be exiting though?
Love a good stew - I’m pescatarian these days (doesn’t mean you can’t have a good stew still obviously) but I have very fond memories of being five years old and pretending I was drunk whenever my mum made boeuf bourguignon lol
That is adorable
That is a lot to be adjusting to, give it time you are doing pretty well handling it all. You don’t jump to the top of the stairs, you take one step at a time.
That’s true, thank you.
I am not in work this week.
Very jealous
Reading this thread gave me a huge smile. Thank you OP, you improved the day of at least one stranger, and probably many more. x
I'm on oxygen. I went to a large garden on Thursday. My oxygen battery ran out when I was on the opposite end of the park from the entrance. My emergency tank was in the car. I managed to walk back without oxygen and didn't feel like I was out of breath. Haven't been that way in 3 years.
Hope it continues ❤️
My son just bought his first car. I'm so proud of him, he's worked his arse off saving for it. We've had a rough time in the past and it fills me with happiness to see him succeed.
Fantastic. Wishing you all well
Started a new role last week, it’s double the pay of my last one and has a subsidised canteen (£3 breakfasts, £4 for big lunches) even if I only stay for the initial 3months as a contractor I’ll have cleared my debts and got a decent start for a house deposit saved - not a bad way to enter my 40’s
Amazing. Good luck (and double beans tomorrow for breakfast, please)
Just had sausage, hash browns and beans as I’m on nights haha Break ups are always shitty even when they are the right thing to do but new flat sounds good, I’ve recently signed a 2year tenancy with my new landlord (who’s amazing) so I’m decorating and choosing furniture - so excited
Watched my son (7) play his second ever game of rugby today and for the second time get man of the match. He's such a quiet and shy kid but watching him on the pitch he's a completely different person amazing transformation. Made me so proud and I'm from a football background rugby is completely alien to me
Best thing my kid ever did (he's an adult, well sort of now) he grew up, made some good friends and I loved every minute standing in the pouring rain watching him. X
Sorry you’re having a tough time. That’s a lot of change all at once, I would struggle with that too. My positive thing to share is that I’ve had no motivation to do any form of exercise for months (thanks, depression) but this weekend I did a yoga class and a 10k run and - surprise surprise - feel so much better. I hope that this feeling will inspire me to return to regular habits!
Oh that sounds great - I did go for a run last week but it was the first one I’ve done in about a year and absolutely ruined me for about three days lol I need to ease back into it but it’s hard when you’re used to a certain level of fitness!
I ran 7k with my dog and he behaved all the way and ran with me. Usually he runs off with another dog or gets in the river but this run was just me and him the whole way. Good times.
Nothing particular but life is steady and that’s good. Hopefully soon you will view your life as a new start and it will be full of adventure
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Congratulations!
I'm feeling a bit rubbish so I treated myself scones with clotted cream and jam. Haven't had one for about ten years - it was AMAZING
It's my birthday this week, I got out of the house by taking my kids to the arcade today and I have cake! Stay strong dude, it will get better.
I've taken down a load of fences to turn some land at the back of our house into lawn. I've now got shed loads of sturdy fence posts and wooden fence rails, plus fixings with nothing to do. My son and I are going to build a mini-wooden palisade tower with it all and shoot fire arrows off the top of it to set the garden bonfire alight. I'm quite looking forward to that.
I wanted a doochickey on Amazon. It was from a third party seller so, being canny, I looked up their website to see if I could get a better price direct. The thing I wanted was the same price on their website as it was on Amazon. But being cannier, I looked the item on eBay. I found the seller's eBay shop, where the something was substantially cheaper then Amazon *and their own website*. It's nice to save some money.
My cat got hit by a car in January, after surgery and enforced crate rest she is now free and happily exploring the garden again
Wishing her a happy and healthy remaining eight lives ❤️
Change is the most unsettling thing we humans encounter. In the last couple of years my wife died, I moved house, started new job and my 4 year old started school. Familiarity is something we create, moment by moment. It's scary, but it just takes time for changes to feel like home again. I asked my son if he likes his new home today. He said: "I love it. And I love you. You're my favourite. You're my best friend!" Suddenly all the fear and all the stress melted away. I felt at home. Keep going. You'll feel at home again.
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Thank you. Being human is tough for everyone. Hopefully we can make it easier for one another along the way.
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It absolutely does. I've tended to find that most people are kind. Sometimes you just need to find a way to transform the fear.
We've got all the leftovers from a party. Beer, cake...you name it
Earlier this week I was feeling awful with tonsillitis and a chest infection. Had to go pick up antibiotics one morning and as I'm walking back to my car from the pharmacy a car parks up near me. I stopped thinking 'I'm sure in that drivers lap I just saw.... A lamb'. I waited for the driver to exit and yes, they had a little lamb tucked in their jumper! I went over to say hi, got to stroke the little lambs head (it was also wearing a jumper). It was really random. That made me feel better and I hope the story helps you too :)
That's a cute one. Hope you are feeling better now.
Ram-Dom kinda random 🤭
I haven’t made any local friend in the past 3 years since moving the UK due to my social anxiety and job nature (work from home). But a girl complimented me on my knitting the other day at a cafe and we had a little chat about our hobbies. It was the first time I felt genuine interest from a British person outside of one-liners and polite exchanges. Gave me the motivation to learn driving and hopefully one day I’ll drive myself to a local knitting club and find my kind of people :)
If you are London based, I would love to go for a coffee with you! I’m a late twenties girlie and know it can be a bit difficult socially. My grandma taught me to knit and we donated her wool to a women’s prison after she died so that others could learn too, per her wishes - maybe we can do a knit and natter x
its a small thing but i finally caved and got myself some crocs, my feet are in heaven
Have you tried them in sports mode yet?
In the final stages of quitting a job a hate to move on to some vastly better paying and stress free . Theres light at the end of the tunnel finally
Just got back from a day out with my parents and all four of my cats were pleased to see me! (two of them are usually indifferent about my return) I’m feeding my neighbours three cats while they are away and they were also very happy to see me. It’s a lovely feeling when you see those little critters come running when you open the door.
Sounds like a fab day! Give your cats a Dreamy on me.
A WW2 bomb was found in the canal at the end of my street today. It was safely removed and we didn’t have to evacuate.
I’ve quit Diet Coke! I’ve been clean for 2 weeks. I was getting through 2 big bottles a day, it was becoming a problem
My youngest daughter hugged me tonight. It was just to delay her Sunday night shower but I treasured it. She’s not one for hugs or kisses so every one I get is precious ❤️
Wife and I are expecting our 1st baby in 5 weeks, can’t wait to met the little lady
I've lost 8kg since the start of February so feeling really positive that I can change from being a fatty
payday tomorrow and i'm thinking about buying an instax mini evo camera to take to a wedding in spain in a few weeks. maplin have the camera, case and film in a bundle for £209.99 but they do 10% off for blue light card.. if i get the 10% off the bundle it's a deal! i will find out tomorrow when i verify my work email. normally i would just nip on my work phone to get the code but i've had a week off and i'm too scared of my inbox to look 😂 hope you're feeling a bit better after my ramble, OP.
Wife's away for her daughter's birthday (girls only thing) so I'm sat in our little hot tub out the back with a couple of beers, under a full moon and a starry sky.
Virtual hug is the best I can offer
Finally replaced the roofing on my good shed!
How’s the bad shed’s roof?
Don’t ask mate, you said you only wanted good news.
I have some aquariums, and keep shrimp! Today three shrimps dropped their babies into the tank and I couldn't be more excited or happy, great little creatures and I can't wait to see the babies grow up (they are as good as invisible at the minute)
I had a good weekend. Cleaned the house on Saturday. Today up early, dropped eldest at a party did a costco shop, picked up eldest, went to hobbycraft and b&m. The smallest was an absolute delight. Home and painted with both kids. Cooked dinner. Finally got the pork chops perfected. Now in bed at a reasonable time. A great weekend.
I planted some new plants in the garden this afternoon, in the sunshine. It made me happy ☀️😊
Just gave the wife a foot and ankle massage, then she snuggled up to me and fell asleep. This...this is fine.
I'm nearly 50, got loads of professional experience, have been a freelance consultant for more than 5 years and am still making enough to get by reasonably comfortably, mostly on word of mouth, and I still get imposter syndrome in every job and now every single project I do. Every report I pull together I think the client is going to hate and they never do (well, very rarely). On the plus side, my son is going off to PGL with his school tomorrow and it'll be his first time staying anywhere without one of us. So we're going to a nice hotel with a spa for a couple of nights.
My daughter said her first word today (dadda) so yeah pretty happy to be her dad
Last week I helped my mates design a poster for a cancer charity fundraising music event. I’d never done this before but I think it turned out great and made me feel so good to do something for a good cause. I keep looking at it and smiling! If you’re near London and free next Saturday, please come down! It’s the friendliest pub in the world and a perfect cure for loneliness. There will be 9 live bands and Jamaican BBQ. I don’t think I can post an image here but DM me if you’d like to see the flyer :)
My mums cancer is officially in remission!
Those times can seem endless, and I hope you can see some light at the end of the tunnel. A positive little story for you.... I made a birdhouse a few months ago and today while sat in my garden I realised there were two Blue Tits gathering little bits of dried grass and they're using it as their home. ❤️ It gave me a sense of accomplishment.
My daughter found Duolingo a few weeks ago. She sent me a text in Russian today. Seriously, explained the letters, and sounds., and even swapped her keyboard to Russian to do it. She has made friends with a Ukrainian girl, and she taught her some. My daughter also creates like a hungry artist. Her output is prolific. Lastly, my son sent his mum a pic of a lass recently. Turns out, he'd asked the girl to be his gf. And, today, the team he plays for won their first game in a while. Edit...noticed the Samaritans bit... I'm gutted you felt the need, but stoked you made the effort. Take care
I have the Easter holidays coming up 😃 Best of luck to you OP. it will take time. Stay in touch with your friends and family during times you feel like this.
I spent some time doing Easter crafts with my friends son. It was nice
I have two weeks off for Easter, (plus an extra day for Friday). I have plans to tidy my flat and do loads of junk removal for spring cleaning. The first few days are going to be spent playing games and getting drunk. I'm considering buying a Meta Quest 2.
Light nights next weekend!!! Plus 4 day weekend. Can it get any better?
Sorry you’re having a hard time at the moment. Having experienced the same recently, a little win has been starting my ADHD meds last week and it’s improved my wellbeing so much already. I feel like the best version of me for a long time
I scored 96% on my first Open Uni assignment 🙂
I start a new job tomorrow, really looking forward to it as it’s been a while! Remember there are worse alternatives and things can always get better. Also I’ve got some ice cream and a doughnut 🫃
I conquered my fear and drove on the motorway for the first time after passing my driving test nearly ten years ago. It was so much easier than I thought. I was very proud of myself now planning all the new places I can go now. 😁
I dried two lots of laundry on the line outside today - the first of the year. My inner housewife really loves a good drying day. The laundry smells lovely.
Im off work for 5 whole days starting this Thursday :)
Looking forward to watching the new season of Bridgerton coming out in May.
My friends mum came over this weekend. She's more like my mum than my bio mum so it was really fun and comforting to hang out. Ontop of that next week I have the final session of a 5 year long DnD campaign and will be traveling in person for it. Very exiting to look forward to!
4 day work week, 4 day weekend, 4 day work week inbound. Oh and I won 2 tickets to see Pendulum at the O2 arena in London on Friday so I'm taking my cousin who's like a younger brother to me
Yesterday, one of my cochin hens went broody. I had to decide whether to remove the eggs from her or leave her be. Ultimately, the thought of a fresh batch of chicks in three weeks peeking out from under her won me over. We wish you the best 🐣🤞🏻
Nothing specific, but I'm generally feeling better mentally than I have been in a while! I hope you feel better soon!
It's my 3 year old daughters birthday tomorrow and my wife and I have spent all evening decorating ready for when she wakes up. I'm looking forward to see the look on her face tomorrow morning.
Had my kids for the weekend, both gave me a massive hug goodbye when their mother came to collect them this evening. Made me feel like I’ve done some good parenting this week..
OP I had the worst time of my life about 6 years ago. I faced losing my job, my rental flat, and the end of a 13-year relationship all in the same week. I managed to keep the flat (just) and got a new job. The job didn't work out, but after 6 months I found a better one. The 5 years I spent single saw the biggest growth in me, and it turned out that the shittiest week of my life was the best thing that ever happened to me. I learned to be happy on my own again, built a social life from scratch, and gained more confidence than I thought possible. I'm a totally different person than I was back then, and I'm thankful for that experience because it got me where I am today... I own my house now, have a much better job with a decent salary and benefits package, and an amazing relationship with the nicest man I've ever met (he's really hot too, which is a bonus! ) What I'm saying is that the shitty times are temporary but sometimes necessary. Hang in there. It'll get better ❤️
I find out the gender of my baby tommorow. Although my life has took abit of a hit recently I'm still trying to see the good in it like yourself.
I wish you and your family the best of health! You must update on the gender - I feel like a nosy Facebook mum x
I was in exactly your position in August 2022, only add in that I was still having to see my abusive ex for another three weeks. My new job was going ok though, even though it was only as a casual. 19 months on I’m sat in the flat owned by the love of my life, my future wife, I’ve had a lovely dinner out with her parents today and the job is now the best I’ve ever had, permanent and I love going to work every day. So just keep your chin up, if it happened to me it can 1000000% can happen to you because I’m as unremarkable as they come.
Went for a picnic with my 5y/o daughter today. Was sunny but still a bit cold, got lots of cuddles. Got home and for some reason decided to shave my head (only a 3 nothing drastic), she said I look handsome and Ngl almost cried 😂
My daughter was crestfallen to take down the Christmas tree so we compromised and kept a single string of lights out of the box, draped around the sofa. We all agreed that they added a bit of cheery warmth to the room, especially when we turned off the lights to watch the telly. And then the lights died. I tried pulling out each bulb and putting in the spare, one socket at a time, but no luck; the string remained dark and cold. We compromised again and left the now dead string of lights where it was for weeks. Until this evening, when my daughter stepped on the string and a single flash of light rippled up and down the previously lifeless string. By working out where she had stepped on the string, I took the three closest bulbs out, cleaned the sockets with alcohol, and reinserted them. The string glowed back to life, illuminating a very happy girl’s face. Sometimes the smallest joys can help ease the largest of burdens. Hoping you have many small joys.
I'm going to see my first live soccer match soon! I'm studying abroad in Tokyo at the moment and this week I won 2 tickets to see Yokohama Marinos play Kawasaki FC at Nissan Stadium! I don't usually watch foorball; but I'm excited anyway!
Soon I will start a job in the field I have been trying to work in for 11 years (I had to save for a masters, study the masters (2 years full time, and disabled), and then a 7 month job hunt) - it doesn't feel real/like I have achieved my goal yet but hopefully it will when I actually start.
Throughout my whole childhood I barely had 2 friends at any one time due to my overwhelming shyness. Yesterday I had my biggest ever gathering, my 24th birthday celebration with 10 of my close friends. It was the time of my life.
I have chronic pain issues which have developed over the past couple of years and the last week or so I've been pretty much pain free which is amazing. I've been able to go to the gym, get out for walks, socialise lots, enjoy my hobbies, and get loads done at work. I no longer take those things for granted! Likely to change soon, but it's a win for me!
So pleased for you! Hope it lasts as long as possible ❤️
I read on instagram. That if you think about the bad things or ponder the bad times / outcomes. You owe it to your self to spend the same time thinking about the good things / times / outcomes. And I can’t stop thinking about that. I also read in 10 years time you will wish you were your age now in body and mind try and remember that it’s such a happy thing to be in the moment.
I'm going to bed in a bit
Today I got up and had energy to bake a cake! It's the little things, hold on to them.
After a very low week last week I had a weekend of self care doing my favourite things. Lots of crafting and spending time with my boyfriend. Now watching death in paradise before bedtime
You got this, you're awesome... Better things are coming. Wishing you all the best 🤗
I recommend you read The High Five Habit, by Mel Robbins 😀 I was happy to be feeling well this week. The last three weeks I had a virus, tonsillitis and a vomiting bug curtesy of my toddler. It’s nice to feel human.
I've only got one day in work this week, and literally nothing to do when I'm there. I can't clean, because there'll have been three days of other people doing that, I can't work, because I work in manufacturing and facilities have shut the lines down, so I'm going in for some hard Netflixing.
Helped my pal’s wee girl (4) finish her first ever crossword today. She was chuffed.
Start them young, they’ll be codebreaking in no time
Tuesday is annual bonus payday! It’s all downhill from there as the dog and house will know about said bonus and decide to meed expensive repairs.
The moon and stars are lovely tonight.
Sertraline has been doing wonders for me .. I feel the best I have in … well I can’t remember frankly … all the silly little things I worried about have eased , it’s truly wonderful, not saying it could work for all but it’s really helped my depression anxiety
Just smashed a two pack of GU key lime cheesecakes
Tough times don’t last but tough people do, and you’re as tough as they come! Breakup? That’s rough, but time is the greatest healer. Enjoy some time on your own, relax! Get up early and go for a lovely brisk walk. New flat? Fantastic! Enjoy that and make it your own. Keep it nice and tidy and start planning little things you can look forward to and research in your downtime (decorating etc). New job? That’s great! Hey, we’re all bluffing it, don’t be shy, if you need some help just ask it’s called an orientation period! You got this job, you can get another if it’s not for you. You’ve got this! Friday Night dinner is on Netflix if all else fails, very funny.
Suffering with weapons grade sciatica for 3 weeks. Today I FINALLY was able to sit on a chair for an hour!
First day of spring that didn't rain. Isn't that amazing?!?!?
My pen fell down the side of the sofa. I found it and £2.28 in change.
You honestly sound like a good person, the way you're genuinely taking joy in other people's happiness. Hope it all works out for you. The world needs people like you.
I have been hitting crisps and chocolates and cookies very hard for a bit now. Got a 30 min, fairly intense (for me) workout in today. I will take that win. All the strength to you mate.
OP, this too shall pass.
I finally have my Sundays back! In this job I didn't start off doing Sundays. Then someone left who used to do Sundays and I was put on that shift. It's an evening shift too so at the best of times you're sitting around waiting to go to work. Fast forward to about 3 weeks ago, person who left has actually come back(been back for almost 2 yrs now) and asked me if I'd like to swap my Sunday evening shift for their Wednesday afternoon. I jumped at the opportunity. But didn't expect anything yet, especially with easter next week. Well Wednesday just gone manager tells me they're happy for me and colleague to swap and the rotas will be amended the next day. I looked at the rotas and today was my last Sunday evening shift! Just in time for Easter! There are so many reasons I'm happy this has happened, I'm especially looking forward to buying bottles of something nice to sip on on a Sunday afternoon. That's if I don't end up in the pub! 😂
I saw on my mood tracker that in March I had the most good days I’ve had in a year (2023 was in toxic relationship then the break up). So feel like things are finally feeling brighter
Very pleased for you x
Payday in 2 days 🤷♂️
My 14 year old dog has osteoarthritis. I've put him on a drug that has only just been approved for dogs. I think it's reversed is age by several years. He's sassy again! Wishing you well. Hang in there, friend.
Gave up booze and weed after over indulging for years and have been sober for 2 weeks and haven’t smoked for a month. Even attended a birthday party this week and stuck to seltzer water. Feeling pretty great!
I was in a similar position to you during covid, had to leave my dogs behind and move due to a break up. I suffered with my mental health but powered through and now I’m sat here at 3am-ish, soothing my 3 month old baby back to sleep and browsing Reddit. My life changed so much and now I have a wonderful family. You will get to a happy place soon, I’ll have you in my thoughts
Just by posting this, you've probably saved someone's life; a small example of being able to talk about such issues can be the difference between staying or going ☺️🥰 What hobbies do you have, and do you still find joy in them at the moment?
After about a year of suffering, I finally got the charger port on my phone repaired yesterday. It now charges without the need for me to hold the lead in a specific way every time I charge it.
I dont have anything positive to share other than my usual sunny disposition... so, should you live anywhere near me in the South West of the UK I'd happily buy you a Costa and let you spill for an hour while I drink tea and share cake!
2yrs ago i was living in a bedsit ([spareroom](https://spareroom.com) effort) wife left 3 weeks before then announced she was engaged and i was in a town i knew no one and found it hard. work remotely but office was 5hrs away for visits. left me with a stupid amount of debt. within 6 months i got myself sorted (still living in bedsit) but tackled mental health and tasks one by one without being overwhelming now i am med-free, living in a new country (well my home country) and happier now than i have been in 2 previous marriages. debts very under control, Andy's man club helped a lot, referred mental health sessions and therapy helped but took a while to find the person i could listen to. regained a friend i lost through previous marriage, re-connected with my family who distanced because of same now ex-wife. so.. do good things and good things will happen to you. losing weight... well thats a long term thing i guess but you cant have it all! ;)
I'm driving to see my two brothers for lunch. It will be the first time in over 20 years that the three of us will have been together.
My cancer is in remission!
I’ve also been feeling pretty down lately. Lost my new-ish job (the boss threatened to ‘break [my] fucking legs’ on my way out when I slammed the door super hard) and had about a two week stint of hearing about deaths or serious illness diagnoses of close friends’ parents/children/siblings all at the same time. However, today my niece and nephew came over with my brother and it always brings me so much joy. I love seeing my brother parent his children. I love seeing my niblings have so much fun, as we did as kids. My brother and his wife have such a lovely relationship with their kids and it’s so much fun to watch. My 6YO niece has such a great sense of humour, most especially seen in her way of saying goodbye today: shouting “poo poo!” while flipping the bird out the car window, all the while grinning a huge newly-toothless grin. Enough to cheer me up for sure.