Accomplishment you're most proud of...

[fushingfeef]

What accomplishment are you the most proud of? Maybe you won a special award. Maybe you have a great relationship with someone. Maybe you can do something better than anyone else. Maybe you ran a marathon. Or maybe it's something like holding down a thankless job for years. Let's hear it!

Personally, I'd say raising my proudest accomplishment is raising my two beautiful, intelligent, healthy, sweet, and fun daughters! This accomplishment is technically not done yet...they're still only 5 and 7 years old.

[staropeace]

Having worked with the homeless as a street-level worker and as a supervisor. Volunteering time to cook in the soup kitchens.

Quess what? I just came home from work. After having bloody cancer surgery for the past four years, I finally had a clean bill before CHristmas. I am not doing the salad and pastry buffets from TravelLodge here in Edmonton.............yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I am back in da saddle again.

[gniknehpets]

My marriage. Married and pregnant at 17 with no support from parents, we have made it 40 years! It's been a scary, wonderful, boring, hilarious and always changing relationship.

[Shasta]

Staying married through the rough times. It would have been very easy to leave. I am incredibly gratified that I didn't.

ALMOST finishing my research book. So, so close.

Re-building relationships with my family.

Getting my MBA.

[Shasta]

My marriage. Married and pregnant at 17 with no support from parents, we have made it 40 years! It's been a scary, wonderful, boring, hilarious and always changing relationship.

That is seriously amazing. Marriage (and any other committed partnership) is so hard and yet so rewarding!

[jacobtlong]

The accomplishment I'm most proud of? I've never had a hangover, never had an angry phone call from some woman telling me that I'm her baby's daddy (thank God), and my high school Honors Day award of Academic Excellence in a Foreign Language. It's the only award I got in high school (besides my diploma, I suppose) so I'm proud of it.

[Todash]

This is a hard one for me, as I've not done anything really noteworthy. My failures tend to come in all sizes, but my victories have been incremental. If I had to pick one thing, it would be my marriage of 13 years, specifically the extent to which I've been able to learn to need another person. I hope that makes sense; I'm not sure I can explain it better.

[Lina]

I think my biggest accomplishment so far would be graduating from University with diploma with honors. It was an extremely hard way for me, but at the same time, there I spent three best years of my life, because I was surrounded by very special people, and I could see some people I really love every day, now I miss all of them terribly. But still so far I count this as my biggest accomplishment.

[GNTLGNT]

Having worked with the homeless as a street-level worker and as a supervisor. Volunteering time to cook in the soup kitchens.

Quess what? I just came home from work. After having bloody cancer surgery for the past four years, I finally had a clean bill before CHristmas. I am not doing the salad and pastry buffets from TravelLodge here in Edmonton.............yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I am back in da saddle again.

GOD BLESS YA GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...yippeeee, yahoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:love:

[GNTLGNT]

...my family...then my long career in broadcasting, followed by getting my nursing degree in my 40's....and that I can shove 4 giant chocolate chip cookies in me mouth at once...

[gniknehpets]

Um. My husband just informed me that we've been married 41 years, not 40... :laugh: Maybe one of the reasons we've stayed married so long is that my memory is terrible and I also forget the bad stuff that happened.

This is a good thread ff. Thanks for getting us to take a minute and reflect on our lives. Big or small, the things we are proud of are important and we should be proud of ourselves. I think we spend a lot of time beating ourselves up and everyone deserves a pat on the back now and then.

[tmac61]

I'm proudest of my marriage. My wife and I will be married 27 years in May. We've weathered our share of storms ( death of a child, meddling parents, triple bypass surgery, just to name a few) but we have faced all these things as a team and pulled each other through them. I think we love each other more each day and that all the hard work that's went into our life together has been well worth the end result.

[carrie's younger brother]

My relationship with my husband for 18 years.
Since we live in NJ, at first we only "qualified" for domestic partnership. Then we were "elevated" to a civil union. This past December we were legally married in NYC. I am very proud to think of how far we have come as a gay couple. In the 18 years we have been together, I have seen straight couples in my family divorce and remarry, but we have stayed together through thick and thin. My straight brother has been married a total of 4 times, 3 of those marriages during the 18 years my husband and I have been together.

[Autumn Gust]

The intellectual abilities I've acquired over my lifetime. My parents were born and raised in rural Appalachia. They were wonderful, loving people but they barely made it through high school and both had some real learning disabilities. The only thing my mother ever read was "The National Enquirer", and my dad the newspaper. On my own, while growing up, I sought out the classics, studied history, and became a civil war buff. Better late than never, :smile2: I graduated summa cum laude from college at age thirty-seven.

[PatInTheHat]

:umm:
Just maybe I do, and maybe I don't, however I probably should do my due diligence researchin' on various state statutes of limitation before I share my thoughts, even in incognito even:geek:...yeah, and while we're at it why not federal just for the hell of it:rolleyes:.
Hmm, and my flower beds, but only 'cause we looooves Mama to have her some fresh fl:love:wers...well see, then I gets ice creams:y:.

[Shasta]

This is a hard one for me, as I've not done anything really noteworthy. My failures tend to come in all sizes, but my victories have been incremental. If I had to pick one thing, it would be my marriage of 13 years, specifically the extent to which I've been able to learn to need another person. I hope that makes sense; I'm not sure I can explain it better.

How come I can think of some for you?

- Being incredibly helpful and supportive to your family
- Sugar bowls
- Not killing annoying people you have to deal with at work
- All of your animals
- A bajillion cupcakes (though I think that also goes with number one)

[Shasta]

My relationship with my husband for 18 years.
Since we live in NJ, at first we only "qualified" for domestic partnership. Then we were "elevated" to a civil union. This past December we were legally married in NYC. I am very proud to think of how far we have come as a gay couple. In the 18 years we have been together, I have seen straight couples in my family divorce and remarry, but we have stayed together through thick and thin. My straight brother has been married a total of 4 times, 3 of those marriages during the 18 years my husband and I have been together.

This made me cry. Seriously.

All of these relationship stories are. You people are awesome.

[king family fan]

I think my biggest accomplishment. I share with my sister. I never graduated high school until I had my 3 children. My husband at the time was against my education. So i walked across town ,all 3 children with me. I worked child care there so my children got child care while I was taking classes. High school diaploma from Adult education.
Then decided to attend college. Husband said its college or me. LOL I attend college ,worked at the college and supported me and the kids. I graduated college at the sametime as my oldest sister. We took the same stage and both did this with honors. So it was very special to me.

[doowopgirl]

I moved to Ireland 22 years ago. I feel I have made a success of my life as I moved without any friends, besides my wonderful hubby. Now i have a few really good friends and a lot of very good acquaintances. I have a job I love. My marriage has gone through some very big bumps and we came through together. Our son is happy and healthy. I can read upside down and backwards.

[BoogieWoogie]

My greatest accomplishment in my 19 years is getting into college. No one on my dad's side of the family had ever even started college. All of them have/had been successful, but not with a college education. My father passed away when I was 14 and the hard work he instilled in me is what drove me to work hard and make it through college. I've got a ways to go, but in about 3 years I'll graduate with a degree in Economics and Mathematics.

[fushingfeef]

Wow, what great responses we've gotten so far on this thread! Thank you all for sharing, this is great. I guess I'm pretty proud I started this thread too!

[Agincourt Concierge]

...my family...then my long career in broadcasting, followed by getting my nursing degree in my 40's....and that I can shove 4 giant chocolate chip cookies in me mouth at once...

along with GNTL ... I too am very proud of two wonderful sons in college .... getting MY nursing degree in my 40's .... and while I can't put 4 giant chocolate chip cookies in my mouth .... I can swallow a banana whole AND tie a knot in a cherry stem with my tongue ... :wink2: not at the same time of course ....

[JRLauer]

I can vouch for Aggie's talents. :biggrin2:

[Jojo87]

When I passed the motorcycle test. I was training so long and so hard that I was really proud when I
finally pass the test and could start to drive. Even the guy who teach me to drive said that, he knew I wanted
the license cause I just continue even if I failure most of the time. But now the license is mind and I am proud that I don't give up.

[atomicinchworm]

I'm not particularly proud of anything. I've gotten an Associate's Degree, but it wasn't the Bachelor's degree I expected to have. I've mostly managed not being an alcoholic the last few years which is good. I've also managed to live a pretty crime free life and try my best not to be much of a bother. I've also been unemployed for 8 months or so now which is making me really itchy.

I suppose the biggest accomplishment is my marriage; we've been married 3 whole months! I love my husband dearly, and he and I are a good match. Even though I'm absolutely insane.

[Todash]

I'm not particularly proud of anything. I've gotten an Associate's Degree, but it wasn't the Bachelor's degree I expected to have. I've mostly managed not being an alcoholic the last few years which is good. I've also managed to live a pretty crime free life and try my best not to be much of a bother. I've also been unemployed for 8 months or so now which is making me really itchy.

I suppose the biggest accomplishment is my marriage; we've been married 3 whole months! I love my husband dearly, and he and I are a good match. Even though I'm absolutely insane.
Yeah, he's totally normal. <snort>

I am actually gonna rat you out on this one, because I have *watched* your biggest accomplishment. Since you came to live here to go to school, you've made some really big, positive changes, and it might not seem like it, but you have done some things that a lot of people never, ever manage to. You have figured out that you can strongly disagree with someone on core issues and still cherish that person dearly, you have recognized that you were headed down a path that was not a good match and changed direction, and you have become much more responsible in practical matters. Basically, in a very short span of time, you grew up. It was pretty awesome to watch.

[Vose]

I have worked with children with Autism since I got out of college (about ten years ago). After a few years, a coworker of mine (who actually has a daughter with Autism) wanted to start a social skills group for kids with Autism, and asked me to run the group. That was about 6 years ago, and now (this is in addition to my full-time job, of which I am also proud) I run 4 groups a week and have seen so much progress. I take every opportunity I get to thank my friend for giving me the chance to begin such a positive experience in my life, and I am so proud of how far we've come and how many lives that we've touched!

[atomicinchworm]

Aww, shucks. :blush:

Jason is a weirdo, but he's pretty even keeled. :P

[fushingfeef]

I am actually gonna rat you out on this one, because I have *watched* your biggest accomplishment.
You rock, Todash! People like you make this message board special.

[kingricefan]

along with GNTL ... I too am very proud of two wonderful sons in college .... getting MY nursing degree in my 40's .... and while I can't put 4 giant chocolate chip cookies in my mouth .... I can swallow a banana whole AND tie a knot in a cherry stem with my tongue ... :wink2: not at the same time of course ....

TMI!!!!!:rofl:

[GNTLGNT]

I can vouch for Aggie's talents. :biggrin2:

...ok....like I said to Frank the other day...now both of youse is just showin' off!!!!!!!!!!!!...

[Todash]

You rock, Todash! People like you make this message board special.

Wow. Thanks. :smile2:

[Neesy]

Having worked with the homeless as a street-level worker and as a supervisor. Volunteering time to cook in the soup kitchens.

Quess what? I just came home from work. After having bloody cancer surgery for the past four years, I finally had a clean bill before CHristmas. I am not doing the salad and pastry buffets from TravelLodge here in Edmonton.............yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I am back in da saddle again.

Cancer surgery for four years! Holy cow - you are a trooper! Congratulations on being finally free of it StaroPeace!

[Neesy]

How come I can think of some for you?

- Being incredibly helpful and supportive to your family
- Sugar bowls
- Not killing annoying people you have to deal with at work
- All of your animals
- A bajillion cupcakes (though I think that also goes with number one)

Further to Shasta's comments you have helped me with a difficult computer question in the past so don't forget your accomplishments as an "uber nerd" or computer literaty (I think I just made that word up!)

[Neesy]

I'm not particularly proud of anything. I've gotten an Associate's Degree, but it wasn't the Bachelor's degree I expected to have. I've mostly managed not being an alcoholic the last few years which is good. I've also managed to live a pretty crime free life and try my best not to be much of a bother. I've also been unemployed for 8 months or so now which is making me really itchy.

I suppose the biggest accomplishment is my marriage; we've been married 3 whole months! I love my husband dearly, and he and I are a good match. Even though I'm absolutely insane.
Congratulations newlyweds! Let's hope the honeymoon is never over!

[Neesy]

In 2002 on the occasion of the fiftieth Anniversary of the accession of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN to the Throne the Golden Jubilee Medal was presented to me! I am still not sure why but the blurb that came with it said something about service to my community or something similar. It surprised the heck out of me!
p.s. that stuff up top was typed directly from the certificate that came with it. Guess they just picked my name out of a hat :umm:
http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/medals/QEII_golden_m.jpg

[GNTLGNT]

In 2002 on the occasion of the fiftieth Anniversary of the accession of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN to the Throne the Golden Jubilee Medal was presented to me! I am still not sure why but the blurb that came with it said something about service to my community or something similar. It surprised the heck out of me!
p.s. that stuff up top was typed directly from the certificate that came with it. Guess they just picked my name out of a hat :umm:
http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/medals/QEII_golden_m.jpg

...Outstanding!!!...

[Shasta]

In 2002 on the occasion of the fiftieth Anniversary of the accession of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN to the Throne the Golden Jubilee Medal was presented to me! I am still not sure why but the blurb that came with it said something about service to my community or something similar. It surprised the heck out of me!
p.s. that stuff up top was typed directly from the certificate that came with it. Guess they just picked my name out of a hat :umm:
http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/medals/QEII_golden_m.jpg

According to Wikipedia, this is why they chose you!!!

In Canada, the medal was administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall and was awarded to Canadians who made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, their community, or to Canada over the previous fifty years.[3] Various organizations were invited to propose the names of candidates for the medal; this included all levels of Canadian government, educational and cultural organizations, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, veterans' groups, sports associations, and philanthropic and charitable bodies

[MadamMack]

I'm proud of me.

[Sigmund]

Wonderful thread, FF! Thank you!

Great accomplishments, everyone! Yay!

My greatest accomplishment is raising a grand son. And having all my family (including my terrific in-laws) around us supporting and loving us.

Peace.

[~Ally~]

Aww, this is a nice thread fush, it's interesting to read what makes people proud. I'm impressed that many people regard their personal relationships with others so highly.

I've been thinking about it for a few days and can truthfully say I'm not proud of anything. I feel nothing but disappointment with my life/myself, especially being 32-years old and still single, with no family of my own. I could easily say I'm proud that I've travelled, and I've never been afraid to do things alone, but that's nonsense...everything I've done in the past has led to me having nothing worthwhile in my life now. Hopefully that will change in the future, but if not I can't complain, at least I'm still breathing! :smile2:

[Todash]

Aww, this is a nice thread fush, it's interesting to read what makes people proud. I'm impressed that many people regard their personal relationships with others so highly.

I've been thinking about it for a few days and can truthfully say I'm not proud of anything. I feel nothing but disappointment with my life/myself, especially being 32-years old and still single, with no family of my own. I could easily say I'm proud that I've travelled, and I've never been afraid to do things alone, but that's nonsense...everything I've done in the past has led to me having nothing worthwhile in my life now. Hopefully that will change in the future, but if not I can't complain, at least I'm still breathing! :smile2:

Really. Not one thing? Not, say, the work you do taking care of others? And I think being able to function alone is a wonderful skill. It should hopefully mean that you're not going to take the first breathing hunk of flesh that comes along as a life partner, and really, that's for the best. People who are desperate to be with anyone ... well, they get what they ask for. I've seen it firsthand.

[fushingfeef]

Ally,

Not being proud of anything is still better than regretting everything.

[champ1966]

Aww, this is a nice thread fush, it's interesting to read what makes people proud. I'm impressed that many people regard their personal relationships with others so highly.

I've been thinking about it for a few days and can truthfully say I'm not proud of anything. I feel nothing but disappointment with my life/myself, especially being 32-years old and still single, with no family of my own. I could easily say I'm proud that I've travelled, and I've never been afraid to do things alone, but that's nonsense...everything I've done in the past has led to me having nothing worthwhile in my life now. Hopefully that will change in the future, but if not I can't complain, at least I'm still breathing! :smile2:

Hey Ally,don't go writing yourself off I was 38 when my only daughter was born,and she is obviously my proudest accomplishment :smile2:

[~Ally~]

Really. Not one thing?

Really. Not one thing. I'm not complaining though--and definitely not writing myself off Champ--I'm just facing up to my reality. I don't regret the things I've done, but now I'm at the stage where I see my friends with their partners/kids and I'd like to have that also. Relationships are very important, and it's admirable that so many of you recognise that and appreciate what you have.

[dsurrett]

I ran and finished two 26.2 miles marathons in my earlier years. I've finished the first drafts of four short-novel length books. I think those are about my proudest accomplishments. If my PET scan comes out clear after my current rounds of chemo are complete, that'll top the other accomplishments. :smile2:

[Spideyman]

I ran and finished two 26.2 miles marathons in my earlier years. I've finished the first drafts of four short-novel length books. I think those are about my proudest accomplishments. If my PET scan comes out clear after my current rounds of chemo are complete, that'll top the other accomplishments. :smile2:

Keeping positive thoughts and fingers crossed for an all clear PET scan.

[Todash]

Really. Not one thing. I'm not complaining though--and definitely not writing myself off Champ--I'm just facing up to my reality. I don't regret the things I've done, but now I'm at the stage where I see my friends with their partners/kids and I'd like to have that also. Relationships are very important, and it's admirable that so many of you recognise that and appreciate what you have.Well, I can't argue with that. It's good to know what you want. Best get to it, then. :laugh:

[Neesy]

Really. Not one thing. I'm not complaining though--and definitely not writing myself off Champ--I'm just facing up to my reality. I don't regret the things I've done, but now I'm at the stage where I see my friends with their partners/kids and I'd like to have that also. Relationships are very important, and it's admirable that so many of you recognise that and appreciate what you have.
Hope you don't mind me jumping in here, Ally, but in my opinion you should be proud of your excellent sense of humour. Judging from your posts, you don't seem to be one of those dour, pessimistic types :smile2: So - maybe that could be considered an accomplishment? i.e. that you look at life in a good way (except for this particular thread, anyway). You do liven up our message board! There - I'll get off my soap box now :laugh:

[GNTLGNT]

I'm proud of me.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/86bb73cca83a4163c33fddf3c3201398/tumblr_mgdpjpvU4q1rebih1o1_500.jpg

[GNTLGNT]

Really. Not one thing. I'm not complaining though--and definitely not writing myself off Champ--I'm just facing up to my reality. I don't regret the things I've done, but now I'm at the stage where I see my friends with their partners/kids and I'd like to have that also. Relationships are very important, and it's admirable that so many of you recognise that and appreciate what you have.

...you are our friend...and good ones like you are rare...for that alone-you should be proud...:love:

[tenngolfer]

I keep trying to think of the things I accomplished, and I look back and see them as blessings from God. I have been blessed with some good career success, and at one time I would have been immature enough think that was me, but I can now see it was God. The family, a blessing from God. Most everything a blessing from God. If I had to point to anything of accomplishment it may be surviving some rough patches in childhood, into adulthood, with good attitude, eventually becoming a contributing member of society rather than becoming a burden to society. Let's just say my parents had some of their own challenges and issues, and so there was parts of my life where I was left raising myself and my younger brother, starting around age 10. Somehow (God) I made it through high school with good grades, and college (working, scholarships, and loans). Neither my brother or myself turned negative or used our childhood as excuses to do bad things, or blame our parents for anything. They tried, they loved us, but they were only human, given to some of the weaknesses of humanity, that at times left us alone; or on guard through the night for violent situations. It has been a long time since I had to sleep with one eye open. It now seems like another life, someone elses life that I had a chance to witness up close and personal. I also suppose that maybe that's why I liked "IT" so much, the fear associated with survival at a young age, when children should be thinking of other thoughts. Sorry, TMI.

[Todash]

I keep trying to think of the things I accomplished, and I look back and see them as blessings from God. I have been blessed with some good career success, and at one time I would have been immature enough think that was me, but I can now see it was God. The family, a blessing from God. Most everything a blessing from God. If I had to point to anything of accomplishment it may be surviving some rough patches in childhood, into adulthood, with good attitude, eventually becoming a contributing member of society rather than becoming a burden to society. Let's just say my parents had some of their own challenges and issues, and so there was parts of my life where I was left raising myself and my younger brother, starting around age 10. Somehow (God) I made it through high school with good grades, and college (working, scholarships, and loans). Neither my brother or myself turned negative or used our childhood as excuses to do bad things, or blame our parents for anything. They tried, they loved us, but they were only human, given to some of the weaknesses of humanity, that at times left us alone; or on guard through the night for violent situations. It has been a long time since I had to sleep with one eye open. It now seems like another life, someone elses life that I had a chance to witness up close and personal. I also suppose that maybe that's why I liked "IT" so much, the fear associated with survival at a young age, when children should be thinking of other thoughts. Sorry, TMI.

I understand completely. It is a relief, isn't it, to not be afraid of going to sleep? Living with parents like that, that kind of fear is such a weight. It's always there, never goes away, not when you're away from home, not when they're being nice, not when things seem calm on the surface.

For some of us, making it to adulthood as a functioning individual was quite an accomplishment. You DO deserve some of the credit for that. :smile2:

[Mary19]

I'm late chiming into this thread, not sure how I missed it. Beautiful postings, beautiful supportive people here!! My children are my greatest accomplishment without a doubt. They are well adjusted and happy, something I never was a child. Although my husband drives me crazy most of the time, I guess it's something we've been together almost 20 years, I never thought that would happen. Although it may seem small, I'm still so happy I joined this board. It has restored my faith in people to a certain degree because there is so much support here. I respect all of you who open up your hearts, this is a great place to be!

[Neesy]

I'm late chiming into this thread, not sure how I missed it. Beautiful postings, beautiful supportive people here!! My children are my greatest accomplishment without a doubt. They are well adjusted and happy, something I never was a child. Although my husband drives me crazy most of the time, I guess it's something we've been together almost 20 years, I never thought that would happen. Although it may seem small, I'm still so happy I joined this board. It has restored my faith in people to a certain degree because there is so much support here. I respect all of you who open up your hearts, this is a great place to be!
:down: Ah - cut that out! You're gonna make us cry! :blush:

[blunthead]

Aww, this is a nice thread fush, it's interesting to read what makes people proud. I'm impressed that many people regard their personal relationships with others so highly.

I've been thinking about it for a few days and can truthfully say I'm not proud of anything. I feel nothing but disappointment with my life/myself, especially being 32-years old and still single, with no family of my own. I could easily say I'm proud that I've travelled, and I've never been afraid to do things alone, but that's nonsense...everything I've done in the past has led to me having nothing worthwhile in my life now. Hopefully that will change in the future, but if not I can't complain, at least I'm still breathing! :smile2:Some of us are late bloomers, Ally. Trust me, at 32 you're still just a kid, definitely not too young to have kids of your own. It may not be too late for me to have kids even. Meanwhile, it sounds like you're doing some introspection which many 32 year olds aren't. To me that's a healthy attitude for someone at your point in life. I see hope for you.

I'm glad you're at the SKMB, Ally, and I know I speak for most everyone else. Anyone who doesn't appreciate my speaking for them, too late! (Thankee, Mod!) You've accomplished having friends and loved ones, haven't you? According to many wise people, that's almost everything there is.

[mustangclaire]

I read this thread with interest, and, like many others, I feel my accomplishment I'm most proud of is my little family. Our lives are busy, stressful, manic at times, and the fact that my man and boy are still the people who I'd rather curl up with at the end of each and every day makes me so happy. That, and getting through each work day without stabbing my nit-picking ocd infested boss with a fork, I also consider a major feat :wink2:

[Tery]

I'm proud of all of you! :love:

My biggest accomplishment was helping to get the Department of Correction to recognize Paganism/Wicca/Etc. as a legitimate religion in prisons. Until my fellow Pagan clergy and I pressed the matter prisoners who wanted to practice were not allowed to do so. I worked with a group at a minimum security prison, too. I think I changed lives and I'm very proud of that. Also, because the DofC recognized them, the Dept. of Defense finally did.