Putting yourself out there

@tyme yes, I have a little brother. He flew into Melbourne today with his new girlfriend. I have to keep telling myself not to compare myself with them because it's not a competition.

She's really intelligent, yet down to earth. Her Dad is, too. I like her already!

@PeppyPatti yes, they are mostly my drawings, plus a watercolour painting and a Chinese calligraphy piece (the red one) done by two different Chinese calligraphy/painting masters, one in QLD and one in VIC.

@rav3n it doesn't matter what skill level or flexibility you start on: I'm a firm believer in the growth/developmental mindset and lifelong learning - it leads towards self-actualisation (see Maslow's hierachy of needs, again!). So the main thing is you give it a try - if you enjoy it, keep going! That's all part of self-compassion/love/understanding, etc.

@Shaz51 @tyme @Oaktree @Jynx @Ru-bee @MJG017 @Healandlove

Yes @Spirit_Healer there is no comparing.

I'm probably unfortunately as I have missed many life lessons - older than you. One of mY objects in life - it's a bloody passion

A DESIRE to be close to my brother's. I have 3. All very successful but lately I can only see their shortcomings

And that is not going to happen. I will not be close to them for another day 15 years, if ever. I will not get close to my brother's. They are too caught up in their paths. Their defences (??) to keep away from where they were brought up.......... .....not my youngest brother, he's trying to get Mums house.

And the worst thing is .....remember my oldest brother and I became really really close when in our early 20s ?

Well that's over. Wow, I'm feeling stronger every day because that's what we do here at Sane Forums. We support each other and if I ever want to cry, here I come.

I feel that every day @Spirit_Healer we have a choice how to live our lives and I love reading you. Your Mum and Dad and pets. Take whatever you can to survive another day. I choose Sane Forums.

I choose to drink water , brush my very naturally coloured blond hair. Stop lying A M.

Wash my blue eyes and hop in the shower again.

I'm learning how to use excel.

@Spirit_Healer @BS9 @Healandlove @rav3n @Jynx @Appleblossom Re: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Let's Talk About It! (October 2024) @TAB @Bill16 @Meowmy @Ontilt1971 @Tilz @avant-garde @Shaz51

Can I bring roast lamb to Christmas @Shaz51

@Faith-and-Hope how are you my friend ? You are on my mind. You are strong and brave and gutsy.

I used to program cells etc for spreadsheets @PeppyPatti then don't use for 20 years lol

Amazing what can be done w them even predicting things . Can do interest calculations even work out best way of doing things using calculus. They used to use maths to work out cheapest size of food cans .think can do similar things in excel now

I have been unwell @PeppyPatti, but on the mend now. Thanks for asking, and thanks for your lovely words ….. ♥️💕

Thank you, @creative_writer . It's like interior design on a smaller scale. I have now also bought lighting and furniture pieces, chosen carefully to suit the vibe I want.

Thank you, @Sunnyside226 !

Happy New Year (links to my post on Shaz51's thread) to both of you, and @Shaz51 and everyone else, too!

@creative_writer I have a theme going in my unit: brown wooden furniture (coffee table, bookshelf and TV bureau) and pewter-coloured finishes on metal (my floor mirror and the lighting - desk lamp and my floor lamp). My floor lamp is being delivered the day after my discharge. I'm really pleased with the look so far! But most of all, it's the agency I have over my decisions that is the most empowering.