It's a date I hadn't really bothered committing to memory. It was always just "the end of May" But when my lawyer asked a few weeks ago what the actual date was, I had to work it out. So this year, we're marking the occasion. We're celebrating my "single-versary"!
Definitely not something I would have thought I would be celebrating.... But to see how far I've come, and all I've done in that time, I think I'm worthy of the celebrations.
So now I give you, in no particular order (cos I never plan what I'm going to write, it just comes out!) a list of achievements worth celebrating.
1. I'm still standing! That's right, I didn't fall in a heap and give up! No matter how many times I wanted to. All the alcohol and tears and swearing got me through some really dark patches, so cheers guys! But even more importantly, the amazing support I've had from family and friends has kept me upright and moving forwards. Slowly at times, but forward nonetheless.
2. I've provided for my babies. I've kept us fed, clothed and sheltered. I've stayed on top of bills and I haven't had to sell my soul to do it! I did consider selling a kidney at one point, but things didn't get that bad. I haven't done it completely alone - I've had some cash donations from family members, but they've gone straight to my home loan. The day to day budgeting has all been me.
3. I've learned what's really important to my life. It's been hard, cos I've never been particularly confident or outspoken (besides in my family, they'll back that up) but I've learnt to let go of some things that just weren't good for me. I've changed my perspective on life and realised what's worth putting energy into.
4. I've raised 2 pretty freaking awesome kids! They are smart and funny and loving and incredibly resilient little humans. Despite their negative attributes and their ability to drive me bat-fucking-shit crazy within 3 seconds of waking up, they are absolutely the best things that have ever happened to my life. They are my life. They've kept me going.
5. I've accepted that I can't do everything alone. That I can ask for help, and the people who love me will be there for me any time of day. Needing people doesn't make you weak, it makes you human. It's ok to have limits and knowing them is incredibly helpful!
Ok this list is getting a bit deep... it wasn't meant to be this serious.... so, other things I've done since becoming the CEO of my life....
Joined a gym
Smashed all sorts of PBs at said gym
Made amazing friends and memories at same gym
Been camping with awesome friends - including setting up and packing up my own tent
Been the sole driver on trips to mum's (600ish KM each way)
Drank so much alcohol that I vomited... (yep, sure mum will be proud of me for that one!)
Worked out how to program the irrigation system
Changed my insurance policies and saved money in doing so
Didn't freak out in major weather events
Changed washers on taps, successfully stopping drips
So as you can clearly see, my life is just non-stop action-packed excitement! Somehow, the biggest shit storm has actually given me a life I could never have dreamed of: a life I'm loving!
Thanks for being part of this crazy journey wherever you jumped on board.
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