The biggest thing I've learned about myself in the last 12 years is that I am perfectly capable of being financially independent and I definitely do not need anyone in my life telling me what I can or cannot do! If I'd had the confidence I have now back then I would have done a few things differently. But everything always works out in the end. Just not in the way you think!
So if you've been with me all this time, thank you! If you've just recently found me, thank you! The next part of the adventure starts soon and every single decision (or mistake!) will be mine 😊
What a lovely positive post Ali, keep going onwards as mistress of your own fate🌞. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteThanks! I do try to stay positive as I know I am so lucky in many ways :-) xxx
DeleteWell done on reaching your 1000th post. I remember finding your blog not long after you started, and I commented for the first time on the 'What Would Your Gran Do? post, but I read back to the beginning before continuing to 'stalk you' until now. ;-)
ReplyDelete(I'm only up to 45 on my new blog, a mere baby compared to yours now, although 'Our New Life ...' went on for over 2000.)
Lol! I read all of your 'Our New Life' and stalked you right back!!! It's taken me almost 12 years to get to 1000 so I've got a quite a way to go to catch up with you! :-) xxx
DeleteSuch positive words - and I really admire you and all independent women who have the courage to strike out alone x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Thanks! I've found over the years that most independent women didn't have much choice other than to just get on with it :-) xxx
DeleteYour blog is the first I read in the morning, in bed, with my large mug of tea. I often wonder if I've passed you in Stirling. Jan [Alloa]
ReplyDeleteThanks! You may well have passed me if you frequent Tesco, Lidl, B&Q and Pets at Home!! Lol! :-) xxx
DeleteHi Jan! I'm also in Alloa, but moving soon.
DeleteWell done. 😁 I think I've been reading since near the beginning. I found your blog via the frugal forums. I can't believe how much time has gone. You've certainly achieved a lot with even more to come. 🥂🎉🥳
ReplyDeleteThanks! I've certainly done a lot in 12 years, not sure how much I've achieved!! :-) xxx
DeleteYou are absolutely amazing. I haven't been visiting since you started your blog, but I see every day that you are learning more and more.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Aww thanks Jackie! :-) xxx
DeleteCongratulations. I always enjoy reading your posts and get a lot out of them. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy! That means a lot :-) xxx
Deletecan't believe it's been that long! Hope to see you for the next 12 years too...and then some :)
ReplyDeleteviv in nz (yes I'm still out here :)
Hi Viv! Good to see you're still here :-) xxx
DeleteDon’t know what happened to yesterday’s reply but here I am again. Well done on keeping on keeping on. You have taken some hard knocks over the years I have read your blog and you somehow just get on with life. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThanks! I don't know any other way. I think it was Winston Churchill who said "When you're going through hell, keep going" :-) xxx
DeleteHere's to the next 1000 posts, and successful house hunting for you x2- and for me x1! xxx
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for us both! :-) xxx
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