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Title: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: Tresbn00 on October 14, 2020, 03:54:43 pm
I have been working from home, full time since the middle of January. This has allowed me to be uber organized. It has given me time back normally wasted on commutes, work interruptions, showers, clothes choices/cleaning. I have managed to finish off two large projects: I added a four hundred square foot flagstone patio (approximately) and more than doubled the size of my newly expanded waterfall. I have done more things around the house which has made relations with my wife better. I have discovered additional streams of income. I have been reading thirty minutes a day, learning two foreign languages for thirty minutes a day, and working out an hour every day. I have trained my one year old retreiver and felt good enough about it to get him a playmate that I am currently training. I wash my hands(and sanitize more), do not have dishes in my sink or over flowing laundry.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: teresa3200 on October 14, 2020, 05:20:33 pm
I'm tired just listening to everything you have accomplished.
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Post by: jkhanson on October 14, 2020, 05:43:47 pm
Good for you Tresbn00!  Your list of things you've done since January is impressive.  Being uber organized is a great trait!
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: alice44 on October 15, 2020, 06:48:31 am

I wouldd think after accomplishing all that, you would be exhausted :P
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: vg7405 on October 31, 2020, 02:54:10 pm
I paid off my car loan and one of my student loans. So I can officially state that I am going to close out the year 2020 with only one student loan remaining!
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: cathy37 on October 31, 2020, 04:15:16 pm
Good for you.  This has been the worst year of my life.  First this virus that has caused me to lose a very dear friend.  Then the death of my 4 year old grandson.  So as you can see it has not been a good year for me.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: Donnamarg323 on October 31, 2020, 05:53:11 pm
Good for you.  This has been the worst year of my life.  First this virus that has caused me to lose a very dear friend.  Then the death of my 4 year old grandson.  So as you can see it has not been a good year for me.
Cathy to lose 2 special people,especially a 4 yr grandson,it wouldnt matter what yr it was.Even tho no doubt 2020 has been quite trying.Im afraid it will only get worse till God steps in.

There is a hope in the bible Jesus spoke about RE a resurrection in the NEW world where Gods kingdom will be the earthly government.I hope you and I are there and can welcome back many loved ones that have passed.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: berthabutt on October 31, 2020, 06:08:53 pm
Does this mean you no longer bath?      :sweat:    :pumpkin:  lololol
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: berthabutt on October 31, 2020, 06:09:56 pm
It didn't really affect me because I'm retired.    :pumpkin:
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Post by: linderlizzie on October 31, 2020, 06:40:45 pm
I have been working from home, full time since the middle of January. This has allowed me to be uber organized. It has given me time back normally wasted on commutes, work interruptions, showers, clothes choices/cleaning. I have managed to finish off two large projects: I added a four hundred square foot flagstone patio (approximately) and more than doubled the size of my newly expanded waterfall. I have done more things around the house which has made relations with my wife better. I have discovered additional streams of income. I have been reading thirty minutes a day, learning two foreign languages for thirty minutes a day, and working out an hour every day. I have trained my one year old retreiver and felt good enough about it to get him a playmate that I am currently training. I wash my hands(and sanitize more), do not have dishes in my sink or over flowing laundry.

Tresbn00, you are a true inspiration. Way to go!
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: tantricia44 on October 31, 2020, 10:18:00 pm
The change to vote out a retarded President voted in by retarded people!
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: beatsdrop on November 01, 2020, 11:47:12 am
I guess that everyone's healthy, but everyone I know is depressed as f**k, so that's great.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: pstovall on November 01, 2020, 12:38:38 pm
You are a good role model.  There are so many positive sides to 2020 if we look deep enough.  I love all the creative ways people have found to connect with each other.  I look forward to the day when we all feel safe again.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: linderlizzie on November 01, 2020, 02:35:09 pm
The change to vote out a retarded President voted in by retarded people!

I would not use the word "retarded" in regards to person voting for the candidate whom they thought was the better candidate. Would you like that word used about you? I certainly don't think a "retarded" person could be elected president, or run for office for that matter. A person who has been elected president should be respected even if you don't agree with them. It's also likely that a retarded person could not become a billionaire businessman who respects others and loves his country.

Does it take one to know one or are you just being a name-caller for fun? It's not very attractive, tantricia44. :-[

If you posted things that would draw attention to facts as to why someone in the highest position in the country is detrimental to our nation and believed that they should consequently be voted out of office, or why you're worse off than you were four years ago, you could then be considered a thoughtful person for giving their honest opinion.

Name-calling indicates ignorance of the facts since your only defense is a scathing offense, e.g., calling others "retards" for not having your beliefs or your preferences. 
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: pkrahmer on November 01, 2020, 02:39:48 pm
the only 2 positive things i can think of right now-i was able to slow down and spend some cleaning out my condo. i have also lost a few pounds. I would like to continue doing both of these things and find a few more tasks to accomplish. :pumpkin: :rainbow: :peace: :wave:
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Post by: metsrock69 on November 01, 2020, 04:03:36 pm
Way to go on your accomplishments. The 2 things I accomplished this year was starting a podcast followed by starting a youtube channel. I also went on vacation to see the kids this year but that was already planned. we were just lucky to get to go with everything going on
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: dreamyxo on November 01, 2020, 11:14:01 pm
Taking a good long break from work.
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Post by: tnshpalmer85 on November 02, 2020, 03:31:02 am
I clicked on this post fast. I am soo happy to be reading about something positive in 2020. This year has definitely allowed me to slow down and work on some things I  kind of put on  the back burner for a while.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: Donnamarg323 on November 02, 2020, 08:36:33 am
Jesus said not to worry about tomorrow.Each day has enuff trouble.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: JaniceSW on November 04, 2020, 06:06:18 am
I have been working from home, full time since the middle of January. This has allowed me to be uber organized. It has given me time back normally wasted on commutes, work interruptions, showers, clothes choices/cleaning. I have managed to finish off two large projects: I added a four hundred square foot flagstone patio (approximately) and more than doubled the size of my newly expanded waterfall. I have done more things around the house which has made relations with my wife better. I have discovered additional streams of income. I have been reading thirty minutes a day, learning two foreign languages for thirty minutes a day, and working out an hour every day. I have trained my one year old retreiver and felt good enough about it to get him a playmate that I am currently training. I wash my hands(and sanitize more), do not have dishes in my sink or over flowing laundry.


First of all, a personal question.  How old are you?  And my next comment is, whatever you are on, I want some of it too.  What an energy level!  Makes me tired just reading it.  I think I'll lie down on my couch again!
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: ghunter on November 04, 2020, 06:23:12 am
2020 was and is very stressful and I guess the positive side is most of us are healthy and alive, thank God.
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Post by: PGS28 on November 08, 2020, 03:17:11 am
I sharpened up my overall confidence.  I was always isolated but being forced to be inside made me really examine myself.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: PGS28 on November 08, 2020, 03:17:51 am
Congrats on all your achievements and thank you for this post; I think sometimes we get too consumed with the unfavorable.

I have been working from home, full time since the middle of January. This has allowed me to be uber organized. It has given me time back normally wasted on commutes, work interruptions, showers, clothes choices/cleaning. I have managed to finish off two large projects: I added a four hundred square foot flagstone patio (approximately) and more than doubled the size of my newly expanded waterfall. I have done more things around the house which has made relations with my wife better. I have discovered additional streams of income. I have been reading thirty minutes a day, learning two foreign languages for thirty minutes a day, and working out an hour every day. I have trained my one year old retreiver and felt good enough about it to get him a playmate that I am currently training. I wash my hands(and sanitize more), do not have dishes in my sink or over flowing laundry.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: PGS28 on November 08, 2020, 03:18:22 am
That's amazing- congrats!!!

I paid off my car loan and one of my student loans. So I can officially state that I am going to close out the year 2020 with only one student loan remaining!
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: PGS28 on November 08, 2020, 03:19:00 am
I agree, and Cathy I hope peace finds you soon.

Good for you.  This has been the worst year of my life.  First this virus that has caused me to lose a very dear friend.  Then the death of my 4 year old grandson.  So as you can see it has not been a good year for me.
Cathy to lose 2 special people,especially a 4 yr grandson,it wouldnt matter what yr it was.Even tho no doubt 2020 has been quite trying.Im afraid it will only get worse till God steps in.

There is a hope in the bible Jesus spoke about RE a resurrection in the NEW world where Gods kingdom will be the earthly government.I hope you and I are there and can welcome back many loved ones that have passed.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: PGS28 on November 08, 2020, 03:20:30 am
I think a lot of people needed the break more than they realized; so many people were able to get organized, healthy, and reconnected.  I work from home anyway so it was no different for me, but I still empathize.

Taking a good long break from work.
Title: Re: Positive side of 2020?
Post by: mrsmere on November 08, 2020, 04:38:06 pm
Good for you.  I paid off some things with the money I would have used for traveling.