Pats on the back

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Pats on the back
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Mon, 02-28-2005 - 11:39am

I love the thread started by wsidtoday about congratulating herself for doing something she had never tried before and succeeding. That's a terrific way to re-build some of the self esteem that can be damaged by divorce/marriage failure. Let's all give ourselves a "pat on the back" for doing something new or difficult.

I'll start--

I've been trying to spruce up my house on a very limited budget (a common dilemma, I'm sure). I've been wanting a comfy chair for my bedroom to read in. Found one at a church garage sale for $7--torn 80's fabric but otherwise in good shape. Cleaned it up, bought a slipcover with a 20% off coupon, put it together and it looks great! Had a throw pillow that coordinates. Now I have a great chair for only about $65. Now, I'm on the prowl for a cute footstool.

I also successfully replaced the innards of my slow-moving toilet and it works great! Just followed the directions--no plumber.

During my marriage we had a running joke that my ex was not "allowed" to touch any tools or attempt any repairs. I always did that stuff. He's an extremely intelligent man but a mechanical doofus. I had to laugh when DD told me about ex and new wife having a big fight about him hooking up the TV cable wrong. So typical! So grateful I don't have to listen to that rant anymore!

I have discovered that I AM a very CAPABLE person...

What wonderful things have ya'll done that you wish to congratulate yourselves for? I'd love to hear some good news.

Cupcake

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Tue, 03-01-2005 - 11:54am

Learn something new every day! I had the same shiny problem, but didn't know the solution. Now I do. Thanks!

Great job with your pic's. I agree that having the art to enjoy every day is worth filling holes every few years.

We are all such competent human beings!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 03-01-2005 - 10:34pm

Today I got my online banking set up for my OWN account! Yeah me!! I've always been very reliant on stbx for any computer stuff because he used to be a computer professional. I'm so proud!

Melanie

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