What is something in the past year that makes you happy or proud? Maybe you learned something new, finally got that thing you wanted for ages, managed to make a hard decision with a good outcome. etc etc.
No pressure to share if you don’t want to. Hope you all have a good new years eve :)
I got my highest semester GPA ever ane started reading significantly more books
Went back to school for electrical engineering. Took a hard class with a hard professor and got a B+ while working almost full-time. Now I know how computer memory works.
Literal zero usage of Windows or any Microsoft software or hardware. Also 99% no Google.
Went vegan.
Started my masters.
Didn’t kill myself that week when I was fired a day after getting into a lot of credit card debt to treat the newly found cancer in my cat.
Said cat is alive and well, which is already a few months more than what the first vet said he would have.
Having a photo I took accepted into a public gallery exhibit for the first time.
Passed my board
I’m usually a bit excessively modest, but if I’m reflecting on it… I left my precious job in the US & pulled off a successful cross-continental move with little to no outside help (even though there was a lot of stuff involved). Had a ton of fun traveling during the past year too as a result of that. I guess that would be the thing I’m most proud of
I got my A+ and Network+ certs. So far they’ve been wastes of money lmao
I felt the same way when I got my A+ a decade ago (it really is worthless in practice if you already know a good bit about computers), but it at least unlocked the door to my career, so I can’t complain looking back
Yeah im trying to switch careers into IT and even with the certs I can’t seem to land an interview. I’ve had the A+ for several months and just got the Network+, so perhaps in just haven’t reapplied to enough places. Studying for Sec+ now, hoping its not in vain.
It took two years but I finally achieved a 1000lb powerlifting total. It’s not a huge number but I do feel proud of myself, and physically I have never felt better. Outgrew my wardrobe twice, and can’t find jeans that fit but otherwise 10/10 would recommend lifting to anyone
1000lb powerlifting total
not a huge number
Seems huge to me man. Congrats
You know I think that’s the social media influence showing. Fitness influencers post these incredible lifts and physiques that are seriously impressive, it’s important to keep in mind that these are genetically gifted people posting their highlight reels, in their prime, and on gear
holy crap
I’ve created some absolutely amazing photography in ‘25 and will continue to make even more!
These are awesome, keep up the good work!
Stopped being an unemployed bum and got a solid union job that pays more than I ever really expected to make
2025 was awful so… I would say I am happy and proud to still be alive.
You’re not the only one! Congrats on remaining vertical and warm.
Sorry to hear that. Here is to you making it another rotation around the sun. Hopefully the next year will be better! 🥂
Finally got off my butt and started volunteering at my local wildlife rehab clinic. It’s been a tough year for me mentally, so having something regular where I’m surrounded by kind people doing something positive itself was great, and then getting to work with a ton of unique wildlife was the icing on the cake.
I even got to release a few squirrel patients at my house, and a beautiful young Screech Owl on my wife’s birthday.
I’ve learned a bunch about all kinds of animals and found out about some animals I didn’t even know we had in our state. I also attended a conference and got to meet people from other clinics across the country and see some of the special projects they’re working on.
I owe it to the community here for pushing me to get more hands on with this, and I hope to continue to give back with some great stories, facts, and photos. It’s been a truly amazing experience that I wish to continue.
My utmost respect. I fostered a pigeon this year and it was the most stressful thing I’ve done.
Birds feel so fragile (even the big ones) but can require some intense care. Their very non-mammalian anatomy can even make feeding them tricky, and the babies need to eat every hour.
I have so. Much respect for the sacrifices of the actual licensed rehabbers. It’s a literal 24/7 job and so many areas are underserved it’s a massive workload. We did I think 4000+ animals this year with just 2 rehabbers and us volunteers.
Professionally, I achieved the highest level of licensure in my field and made more money this year than any year prior. Personally, I got back into therapy and started tightening down on my mental health. I also did some repair/maintenance projects on my car/house that I really didnt think id be able to handle.
Finished the year with $3 in my bank account.
Thanks, Trump.
We can easily solve the problem of inequality by [Redacted, my lawyer has advised me not to finish this comment for legal reasons]
I finally quit my shitty job and will do a fresh start in '26 🥳 The job was really draining all my energy so this is a big win for my mental health
