This Time I'm Really Going To Do It

Watty1

debtfreeoneday said:

I agree with comments about community / social etc. we’ve not long moved and are making a bigger effort than I guess we would usually to integrate ourselves. Not for everyone I know, but it’s just nice to have people to stop and chat with or those who take an interest in your life. I’m a big believer in you get back what you put out. So even though it’s outside my comfort zone at times I’m really trying. 

i so agree and it makes such a difference in hard times and also for simple fun.  As I reviewed my year nearly all of my high spots where simple time out with the local girls.  Yes it does take effort but community has been so important for my survival over the last few years.     Perhaps a more adult version of those times at university when there was always someone around.  (My university reunion made me realise how isolated I had become during the time with the ex and how hard it has been to create a life around me.

Watty1

Still reviewing my year and thinking about next year and I wanted to thank everyone who has read, posted and encouraged me this year.

This year has in many ways been tough, but, it has been made a lot easier by the support of others both in real life and on here.  The community on here has been really encouraging informative supportive and times given me the swift push forwards I needed so a very genuine thank you all.

Today I am simply exhausted so the horses are in the field and I have curled up and watched "its a wonderful life"  I feel I "should" do something but the reality is I'm tired headachy and everything is done that needs to be for the season. I have a couple of small gifts to drop off and so I'm going to take my January book club book to the sofa for a read.  I think Clarence's message in the book to George "no man is a failure who has friends" is so apt.  I feel I have friends and a very different life to that I started this diary with. 

Thank you all for being here xx

Humdinger1

@Watty1 au contraire, thank you for being here! You make a simply colossal contribution to the site.  Happy Christmas and wishing you the 2024 you deserve:  ir wonderful.   Love Humdinger xx

KajiKita

At this time of year there is nothing to ‘do’ but hibernate, if you look at the animal kingdom, so curling up on a warm and cosy sofa with a good book sounds like a plan 😊

KK

Chrystal

Thinking of you and sending gentle (((hugs))) for you and Watty dog XXX

daisy_1571

Watty1 said:

Still reviewing my year and thinking about next year and I wanted to thank everyone who has read, posted and encouraged me this year.

This year has in many ways been tough, but, it has been made a lot easier by the support of others both in real life and on here.  The community on here has been really encouraging informative supportive and times given me the swift push forwards I needed so a very genuine thank you all.

Today I am simply exhausted so the horses are in the field and I have curled up and watched "its a wonderful life"  I feel I "should" do something but the reality is I'm tired headachy and everything is done that needs to be for the season. I have a couple of small gifts to drop off and so I'm going to take my January book club book to the sofa for a read.  I think Clarence's message in the book to George "no man is a failure who has friends" is so apt.  I feel I have friends and a very different life to that I started this diary with. 

Thank you all for being here xx

Hope you are still enjoying the down time watty, you have definitely made such a lot of progress this year so as you say its ending very different to how it started, so much stress has finally gone this year thanks to your own hard work, perseverance, adaptability, strength and determination.  Well done getting to this point, raise a glass to 2023 and let it drift away - onwards and upwards to 24  

Daisy xxx

Watty1

Thank you.  I appreciate the kindness and posts especially at such a busy time of year for everyone.

I had a lovely day.  Watched one of my favourite old b/w movies (Miracle on 34th Street) then walked WattyDog and out with Charming Cob.  Only just got back in time as the route took longer than I thought. Was out late enough to see Christmas lights come on by which time I was fretting about being out after dark but all good.  Cooked a turkey breast and gravy with garlic sprouts and roast potato and carrots for me and the VNM then went to see his mother in the evening for an hour.   Such a relaxing peaceful day

Today got up late, watched the Call the Midwife Christmas Special and will now quickly walk WattyDog before getting ready to meet girlfriends for a Boxing Day lunch and afternoon in a pub.  Tbh I'd quite like to ride but I got up too late! 

Oh and a word to the wise on here:  Muck Boots are awesome. So lovely that the VNM is planning buying himself a pair too!

MatyMoo

Yay, we have converted another poor soul to muck boots! I got an email this morning to say there is a sale on so VNM may not need to be quite so poor 😉

Suffolk_lass

Watty1 said:

Oh and a word to the wise on here:  Muck Boots are awesome. So lovely that the VNM is planning buying himself a pair too! Hah!

MatyMoo said:

Yay, we have converted another poor soul to muck boots! I got an email this morning to say there is a sale on so VNM may not need to be quite so poor 😉

Yes indeed! A revelation! Brantano have 60% off some. I was seriously considering a second pair, but not sure even I (apparently middle name Imelda) need five pairs of wellies, even if two are for beekeeping

Watty1

Reflective morning. I've been reading on here and enjoying that.

Downloaded the Tina Turner Happiness Becomes You. It has been suggested a couple of times in various places so I think it is a meant for me read.

I've realised how much the trauma of the last few years took out of me.  I've been going to bed early and sleeping a lot. Sometimes I just sit and do nothing but think and dream and have ideas and look forward to me new year.    In the past New Years have come and gone but for what seems like an age I am really "looking forward" to 2024.  For me, it really is a new start.  

I've plans to finally declutter and live more simply.  I crave more peace and time with my animals and my outside space.  I've savings to rebuild and a house to renovate and dreams to strive for and friends to enjoy.