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Hey Pandas, What's Something You Did In 2023 That You're Proud Of? (Closed)
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Hey Pandas, What's Something You Did In 2023 That You're Proud Of? (Closed)

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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!

#1

I scored really well on two important tests, and I volunteered at a charity hospital in Pakistan where I got to work with kids!
13points

#2

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.
11points

#3

Survived. It was a physically, professionally, and emotionally difficult year for me.
10points

#4

I'm not suicidal anymore🙂
10points

#5

i gotbon a senior dating site and found my soulmate, now partner! We're having fun!
9points

#6

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.
9points

#7

Made it through the year without having a complete mental breakdown
9points

#8

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.
9points

#9

- 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
8points

#10

Earned my green belt in Karate, lost 25 to 35 pounds (and kept them off), and I started taking Kickboxing classes.
7points

#11

I finished the first draft of three book manuscripts and two short stories. Yes, they will be published. Over 360,000 words written.
5points

#12

I wrote my first script
5points

#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.
4points

#14

I rediscovered the joy of PLAYING with my kiddos! They are fast and fun!
4points

#15

I guess this doesn't count, but my kid graduated from college.
It feels kind of a win for me.
4points

#16

My wife
3points

#17

Won a BBC TV quiz show (Pointless).
3points

#18

We adopted our new dog! Yay Maya!
3points

#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
2points

#20

I completed another novel!
2points
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