What I did today - for small achievements and cheers - Page 6

TheOneWhoKnocks · #**151** 12th April 2010, 20:13

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Originally Posted by ItsNotAPorkChop

Guess I could say I achieved something by actually going to the job centre today. One small step at a time I suppose.

Well done Porkchop, I know how hard it can be

ItsNotAPorkChop · #**152** 13th April 2010, 18:26

I rang up for JSA today and I didn't get a dick on the other end of the phone like the last time.

Got my interview on Friday, hope it goes well. I'm proud of myself for doing this much at least.

anon12345 · #**153** 15th April 2010, 16:39

I made a phone call to a stranger for the first time in months

I got shouted at by them but thats not the point

I did it

ItsNotAPorkChop · #**154** 16th April 2010, 12:54

I went for my JSA interview. I hated it, felt like I was gonna burst into tears at the desk and felt like getting up and walking out. I didn't though, I got through it, got it over with. Proud of myself for that.

Diluted · #**155** 16th April 2010, 16:25

I walked to the hospital today and part of the way was without my hands in my damn pockets.

PositivePoemsbyme · #**156** 16th April 2010, 17:42

yesterday I went to the gym and I finally worked up the courage to go in the room that the have a class but they didn't have a class at that time but I saw a girl working out in there and I asked if anybody can work out in here? she said yes and I grabbed on of the mats and started to do deep breathing and stretches. I didn't do it very long because of anxiety but Im glad I made that first effort to find a place at the gym to do my deep breathing.

ItsNotAPorkChop · #**157** 19th April 2010, 22:29

I sang infront of my boyfriend today. It might not seem a big deal but I never sing infront of anybody, I love to sing but only comfortable when completely alone. I was only singing very quietly along to loud music but wahey.

I'm glad he didn't point out that I was either. xD

Mortigantoj · #**158** 19th April 2010, 23:26

^ what were you singing along to? Post a video of you singing!

how_soon_is_now · #**159** 19th April 2010, 23:33

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Originally Posted by ItsNotAPorkChop

I sang infront of my boyfriend today. It might not seem a big deal but I never sing infront of anybody, I love to sing but only comfortable when completely alone. I was only singing very quietly along to loud music but wahey.

I'm glad he didn't point out that I was either. xD

Aww, I wanna hear ya sing now Porky!

d'ya think you have talent?

I love singing along to tunes too, but I'm not one for public 'cos I'd be one of those acts that come back for a laugh in the X Factor final, in short, I ain't that great.

I'd like to join a choir or something, that'd be a good experience I think.

have ya thought of doing that yerself?

ItsNotAPorkChop · #**160** 20th April 2010, 11:59

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Originally Posted by how_soon_is_now

Aww, I wanna hear ya sing now Porky!

d'ya think you have talent?

I love singing along to tunes too, but I'm not one for public 'cos I'd be one of those acts that come back for a laugh in the X Factor final, in short, I ain't that great.

I'd like to join a choir or something, that'd be a good experience I think.

have ya thought of doing that yerself?

Nawwww I don't think I'm good enough. xD I don't think I could ever sing in public... though I suppose it'd be easier in a crowd.

sjsuk · #**161** 20th April 2010, 13:42

I went out without my glasses today, and I usually hide behind them every day.

Felt a bit naked and ugly, but I did it.
I dont even need to wear them, unless I'm driving or watching tv.

how_soon_is_now · #**162** 20th April 2010, 15:29

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Originally Posted by ItsNotAPorkChop

Nawwww I don't think I'm good enough. xD I don't think I could ever sing in public... though I suppose it'd be easier in a crowd.

Let me be the judge of that Porky!

I feel like Simon Cowell now.

You can probably gain more confidence through the group in a choir, that's why I thought it'd probably be easier with SA to join one.

I saw a vid of one of those 'flash mob' dances on youtube the other day as well, I had a strange urge to take part, looks a laugh and possible too.

how_soon_is_now · #**163** 20th April 2010, 15:31

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Originally Posted by sjsuk

I went out without my glasses today, and I usually hide behind them every day.

Felt a bit naked and ugly, but I did it.
I dont even need to wear them, unless I'm driving or watching tv.

I always think I look different and not as good without my glasses on, like I suit wearing them more, and that people will look at me and think I'm pretty weird looking when I don't have them on.
I'm blind as bat without them though anyway so I ain't got much choice.

It's great that you managed to go out without them though, congrats.

W!llow · #**164** 21st April 2010, 19:28

I went for a coffee earlier with my mum and as she hadn't had lunch she ordered a toasted sandwich but when it arrived it was very obviously burnt. Mum was umming and urring as to whether to mention it when I said I'd do it. I was rather apologetic to the man which maybe I shouldn't have been but I did say could you do another one, and as he was busy I didn't want to make him feel stressed by moaning. Anyway it worked. I did go rather red I think but I did it.

piesJoy · #**165** 21st April 2010, 19:31

Well done Willow! I've found myself in that situation now and again myself, and its like a little tester.

Most cafes worth their salt will be only too happy to make amends.

W!llow · #**166** 21st April 2010, 19:34

Thanks.

Yeah it's a situation where you know you should say something as you (mum in this case) have paid for it and it really isn't good enough, a lot of people would just throw away a burnt thing they made at home, but it can feel like you are being a pain in the arse so it can be hard.

PositivePoemsbyme · #**167** 22nd April 2010, 01:59

I posted this on the How I am feeling thread but this felt like an achievement too. YIPPEE...I managed to push myself to go outside with my friend to the library and walk her dog with her and I had a good time. I even asked her if she was busy tommorrow so I could volunteer at the library and she and me are going to the library tommorrow. I cant wait. I havent volunteered at the library in 5 months. Im so glad I got the courage to ask about volunteering tommorrow. This is the first big step in the right direction.

Meek · #**168** 22nd April 2010, 20:11

I went clothes shopping and actually bought two things. The shops were quiet though :rolleyes: and it took alot of attempts - I nearly went back home becasue I couldn't cope, but I did it.

Kitri · #**169** 22nd April 2010, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Meek

I went clothes shopping and actually bought two things. The shops were quiet though :rolleyes: and it took alot of attempts - I nearly went back home becasue I couldn't cope, but I did it.

well done!

black_mamba · #**170** 22nd April 2010, 20:27

I was out and about today and freaked out by huge crowds in Camden holding cameras pointed at the road, as I walked towards the market to buy lunch. I was itching to ask someone what was going on but was shy. Eventually I plucked up the courage to ask an old man covered in piercings, and he said 'Malcolm McLaren's funeral procession is due to be passing by'.

anon12345 · #**171** 25th April 2010, 00:08

I left a voicemail for someone (more than once) and didn't freak out

Jesss · #**172** 2nd May 2010, 13:27

I "Went Out" for the first time ever last night

Not what I expected...no crazy drunk people (although I nearly saw a fight!) and I'm just glad I've got my first one out of the way

Also went wild and called Orange the other day to cancel my contract. Took a month to psyche myself up to do it, but it means I'm getting an iPhone next week

ItsNotAPorkChop · #**173** 2nd May 2010, 15:10

Well in the last couple of days I've learnt to ride a bicycle

Very proud of myself for pushing myself even though I said many times that I was going to give up.

Laura Palmer · #**174** 4th May 2010, 03:12

While having a private discussion about music, the topic of singing came up and I was asked what I sounded like. I was inspired by their own achievments and was having a fleeting moment of bravery, so I sent them a recording of me singing.

I love music, but I can't bare people hearing me sing.

I went and hid; cringing with my hands covering my face and cursing for 20 minutes or so!

I have already upload a public voice message to a thread before. I don't have a cam to make a vid, so wanted to challenge myself a little more.

I'm proud I managed it as it was a major achievment, and also that I did it without drinking first.

Now, I've just got to find the courage to make it into uni tomorrow to speak to my tutor.

Stanley Rainbird · #**175** 4th May 2010, 12:45

^

Munky · #**176** 6th May 2010, 13:16

I answered the door to the delivery man today

karl-32 · #**177** 6th May 2010, 17:41

asked for a tea and coffee in a cafe today

PositivePoemsbyme · #**178** 7th May 2010, 18:57

I went to see my therapist yesterday to get a refill on Paxil and I went in and talked to her all by myself instead of my parents coming in and I was only a little bit nervous but mostly felt brave and excited to tell her how my progress is doing.

Gamgee · #**179** 7th May 2010, 19:52

I saved a dog from drowning in the river Severn.

Shy Gem · #**180** 10th May 2010, 13:23

I went up to the bar in a club on Friday night and bought some drinks

Usually if its my turn to buy a round in a pub/bar I give someone else the money to go get them as i'm not keen on crowded places

I offered my bf to go and buy the drinks with the money I had, but he encouraged me to go up and buy them (this was one of the things he used to avoid doing and could see straight through what I was trying to do

), I felt better for doing it myself