It doesn't matter how big or small—whether it's conquering fear, learning a new skill, or just spending some time for yourself! Make 2024 a positive year, be proud of yourself!

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I scored really well on two important tests, and I volunteered at a charity hospital in Pakistan where I got to work with kids!

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's amazing that you volunteered at a charity hospital, and congratulations on doing well on your tests! :)

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I started a new life.
After losing my husband of 44 years to cancer in Nov 2022, I packed up & moved 1800 miles to a new area. First time I've ever lived by myself.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sending you condolences and best wishes for this next chapter. ❤

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Survived. It was a physically, professionally, and emotionally difficult year for me.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wholesome achievement! Keep going, the world will never be the same, if you outlive something serious. But it may be better, with deeper shadows and brighter lights.

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I'm not suicidal anymore🙂

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#5

i gotbon a senior dating site and found my soulmate, now partner! We're having fun!

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I have finished my latest book saga, and it's probably the best thing I've written since I started writing like 13 years ago. I'm currently in the process of polishing the 1st book so I can offer it to a publisher. The chance I'll actually get published is small, but it's not zero, and it would be a dream come true.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can always self publish. I did that, but mine isn't successful as I did not / still am not marketing it, so I think there is like... one sale, which is sad because I expected more as it is on Amazon. But, if you put effort into marketing, I'm sure it will sell.

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Made it through the year without having a complete mental breakdown

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I got sober. After 59 and a 1/2 years I finally got it together. I was in a crisis situation. My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. I knew myself enough to know that if something happened to him, I'd be in trouble. I met with a great doctor that helped me stop drinking. My family has a history of alcohol abuse and I was scared I was going to go that way. It's been about 300 days without a drink. I have lost 35 pounds, I exercise like an athlete, I have 6 hours of tattoo time and I feel as if I'm 100%. I feel so good.
By far the greatest decision of my life.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rudo, that's fantastic. Well done! How is husband?? I hope you both are ok bc it's so hard to cope with this. ❤️

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- emceed (and performed but performing is pretty normal for me) for an event with about 500-1,000 people

- won a pretty big and important competition and visited another state as a result of that


yeah pretty dope :P

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#10

Earned my green belt in Karate, lost 25 to 35 pounds (and kept them off), and I started taking Kickboxing classes.

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I finished the first draft of three book manuscripts and two short stories. Yes, they will be published. Over 360,000 words written.

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I wrote my first script

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#13

just started to feel a little better. i'm not suicidal anymore. y'alls achievements are better but i'm learning to feel proud of this one.

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think your achievement is less good than the rest on this list. Most importantly to you: it's something you did for you and that is the best thing you can ever do. I don't know you but I am happy you are here and that you're feeling better than you did a year ago. *yay you!*

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I rediscovered the joy of PLAYING with my kiddos! They are fast and fun!

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I guess this doesn't count, but my kid graduated from college.
It feels kind of a win for me.

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah it counts! You created a human being and helped it grow big and smart and now that kid has graduated! Yay on your kid and yay on you!

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My wife

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Won a BBC TV quiz show (Pointless).

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's pretty impressive! One of the more difficult quiz shows. Even when we get versions of the English quiz shows in Australia, the questions are so dumbed down!

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We adopted our new dog! Yay Maya!

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#19

This post just gave me an idea.
I am going to write down the things that I want to be able to answer at the end of this year.
So next year, my answers will be:
1 Learned a new language
2 Mastered my jewelry making
3 Lost the weight that I've gained during Covid
4 Started having a daily routine

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#20

I completed another novel!

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#21

I'm still here.
2023. The 55"TV died. The microwave died. My printer died. My job died. Something on the car that cost $165., died. Molly's vet bills were $375. Don't want Molly to died. O! Dianne's heart nearly died. Had to get another tablet. 'cause one of our others died. and my employment insurance is going to died soon.
So I resurrected my handyman business. Got some cards, mag signs for the car, lawn sign. Traveled the town delivering business cards, in the middle of January.
Trouble is, the cars too dirty to put the mags on. The ground is to hard to put the sign in anywhere.
And this town rolls the streets up for the winter.
So what I achieved in 2023, was to get to 2024. 😊
God bless if you've got this far because I do like to talk.

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#22

guess what! i made it *almost* all the way through the year without having a complete mental breakdown!!!

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#23

I adapted to my first year in Middle school, memorized the school layout, and went to India for the first time in 10 years to see my family. I ate and became obsessed with Indian sweets, had my innocence broken, and got over an unhealthy crush!

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#24

I started FACES OFTHE EAST VILLAGE
I have been inspired by the organization called Faces of Mankind (www.facesofmankind.org) for a few years now. I wanted to join them… my goal was to open a chapter in New York City… but I never got a response from them.
A few weeks ago, I went out on my own visiting the homeless individuals and encampments in the East Village asking these people to be part of MY OWN “Faces of the East Village”.
To my surprise and delight, every one I interviewed agreed to let me photograph and paint their portraits. The subjects will be the recepients of the proceeds from the sales of the paintings.
It will take awhile, as I am alone in this…and I will have to beome a legal Not-For-Profit.
However, I am undaunted, and have begun my first painting…Eduardo.
It has been quite humbling to hear people’s stories about how they got where they are.
I hope you will check out Faces of Mankind…it is quite remarkable.

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#25

Supporting a free Palestine. From the river to the sea

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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh yes, support the terrorists who massacre random people and hide behind civillians.

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