25 for 2025

weenancyinAmerica

@thechubbyunicorn - thank you for showing us the strength to keep going when things are really tough.

@tinkerbelluk - for my birthday, my sisters and I went to the Dollar Tree (like a pound store). We counted it it as the family outing for the last six months.

tinkerbelluk

@thechubbyunicorn - Well I'm glad this is helping in some small way xxx We're always here (albeit normally slow to respond in my case!) even if we can help you out with some of your list in terms of recommendations on things like Documentary recommendations (or let's be honest, cake recommendations so we can all live vicariously though this one with you 🤣)

@weenancyinAmerica - Got to be honest, I'd class DollarTree as a family outing as well! I love going in there when we're in the US. Couple that with a Five Below and let's be honest what a perfect day out that would be 😂

DundeeDoll

hugs to everyone - i too am rumbling along - a few I need to get a bit of a move on with but overall 342 (and according to my spreadsheet target is 341 today). Last night went to Grease at Pitlochry. I think tonight we're having trout so that'll be another fish. Do need to get those steps up though!

1) 14 /25 25k steps in one day

2) 16 /25 B&W films

3) 18 /25 Ballet / opera / plays / concerts

4) 15 /25:Trips to the library

5) 20 /25: Celebrations

6) 16 /25: Competitions

7) 18/25: Donations to food bank

8) 15/25: Egg recipes

9) 20/25: Evensongs listened to

10) 16/25: 'Just one thing'

11) 19/25: Types of fish

12) 16/25: Calls to the children

13) 20/25: Green in the title

14) 17/25: Lectures

15) 16/25: Litter picks

16) 18/25: Makes

17) 15/25: Malt whiskies

18) 17/25: Pasta book recipes

19) 19/25: Runs

20) 17/25: Translated books

IrishRose12

Hi everyone.  I've been MIA from the start of June I think, unfortunately here we've just gone from disaster to disaster in this family.  We've had a marriage seperation, family members making unexpected moves to keep a roof over heads to a very very sudden cancer diagnosis and sudden death of one of my siblings.  And that was only June and July!!
So, I'm coming to terms with the death of my beloved sibling, and our whole lives being turned upside down, between their sudden diagnosis and untimely death, along with the ending of another siblings marriage and subsequent house moves etc.  That's on top of taking care for a sick mum and starting back to work this week.
So my 2025 challenge has went to pot this past 4 months TBH.

@thechubbyunicorn I am so so sorry to hear of your husbands death, I hope you are doing OK. 

I've had a look at my list and I just know some things wont be completed lol. I've also lost count of ones and probably smashed some targets and dont even know it lol. My main concern is My debt has went up due to the last few months disasters and I'm afraid to even look at the credit card bill.  Between travel, taxis, car hire, accomodation and all the bits inbetween, I'll be in debt till the end of time I'm sure.  But on the otherhand every penny was worth it too. 

1. Do 25 fun activities with family. (13/25)
2. Go out for 25 walks (10/25) 
3. Lose 25lbs. (14/25) 
4. Read 25 books. (10/25)
5. Save 25 of each domination of coin (if I can find £2's lol) 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2, £5, £10, £20
6. Treat myself 25 times this year. (19/25) 
7. Watch 25 new to me films (4/25)
8. Chill Out activity (12/25) 
9. Declutter 25 bags or boxes of unwanted items from the house. (14/25)
10. Knit 25 items. (0/25)
11. Spend 25mins sorting out my emails and photos. (22/25) 
12. Make 25th of the month a "me" day. (8/12)
13. Complete 25 DIY jobs in the house. (7/25)
14. Make 25 visits to the local church. (28/25)
15. Make 25 extra payments to my debts. (11/25)
16. 25mins of Gardening. (13/25)
17. Use up 25 toiletries from the stash. (13/25)
18. Tell myself "NO" 25 times. (14/25)
19. Make or bake 25 items. (6/25) 
20. Sell 25 pins from my collection. (45/25) 
21. Learn 25 new things this year. (2/25)
22. Spend 25mins per month checking 1st aid and medical supplies - COMPLETE
23. Listen to 25 pieces of classical music. (15/25)
24. Research 25 new DIY/life skills (3/25)
25. Clean 25 cupboards and corners in the house. (7/25)

I am thinking ahead to my 2026 list already, and hopefully starting this week, I can get started on completing some more of this year's list. 

suzeesu2000

IrishRose12 sorry to hear of your recent traumas. I hope things start to improve for you xx

weenancyinAmerica

@tinkerbelluk - Five Below will be the next special outing - it is right down the street (1 mile) and I still have trouble getting there. 

@IrishRose12 -Sending hugs. take it easy on yourself. Looks like some of the items on your list can help with the self-care. It is a good list to strive to.

thechubbyunicorn

@IrishRose12 - Hope you're doing ok, so sorry to read about your sibling, sending you love and strength. You're right about the money, when it comes to being there for family and friends it really is worth every penny . 

Week 36 update...

4. Eat 25 different cakes - Kinder Bueno sundae 
5. Walk 2025km - 43.17km 
6. Buy 25 gift cards for Christmas - Tesco 
12. 25 experiences / outings / activities with kids from work - Out for dessert 
14. Try 25 new restaurants / cafes - The Wee Gurka, Blantyre
16. Post 2025 photos to Instagram - 12 
22. Tick 25 things off my bucket list - Matching tattoos (should have been with DH but it ended up being BIL which is weird but also quite nice) 
23. Try 25 foods I've never had before - Scampi fries 
25. Save 25 of each coin / note (£1 to £20) - 4x£1 / 1x£5 / 1x£10

DundeeDoll

sorry to read your newsc@IrishRose12 and echo that when it comes to being there for family and friends it really is worth every penny  . 

tinkerbelluk

Sorry to hear what's been happening @IrishRose12 as people have already said, yes the debt may seem like a nightmare now but you can't put a price on things and you will get through this ❤️ If there's anything anyone can do to support you, we're all right here for you x

@weenancyinAmerica If we're throwing in exciting trips I found Popmart? the last time I was there! Loved that place, it reminded me of Flying Tiger here. But the t-shirts in Five Below will always have my daughters hearts (and wallets) as they use some of them for PJ tops 🤣

DundeeDoll

Setting up my list for 2026 - as you may or may not remember I came up with the hopefully not too daft idea of 20 alphabets. Here's my thoughts so far

1: Christianity (i bought a book called the A to Z of Christianity so will work my way through)

2: Street art (there is a Dundee trail - one letter is missing so I'll have to replace that one when i know)

3: University - since that's where i work that'll also be an interesting challenge

4: People met - I have a lot of overseas students so hoping this one again is stretching but not impossible - can be first or last name

5: Fiction title

6: Poem

7: Author - hmm think I'll go for surname

8: Poet - surname

9: Piece of classical music

10: Composer - surname

11: Teas - have been collecting these on my travels - may have to buy X

12: Recipes

13: Raw foods (e.g. fruit, veg)

14: Experiences

15: Places visited

16: Fairy tale characters

17: Album

18: Pop group

19: Films

20: Actor - I'll go for surname again  So that's my list at the moment - may be subject to change - some letters will be more challenging than others - I can use one item to tick more than one box e.g. a poem will also have a poet