Tell us one good thing about your 2020!
There's no doubt that 2020 has been a rough year for most people - between the bushfires that began the year, the pandemic, and now the panic surrounding the US election. So as 2020 nears its end, I thought we could spread some positivity by sharing one good thing (big or small) that happened to us this year! 
I find that practising gratitude, even for the smallest things, can be really helpful for fostering good mental health.
One good thing that happened to me this year was being able to join the forums as a Builder! It's been really rewarding being able to help others out
Drop one positive (or more!) about your 2020 so far in the comments 
@Meme1966 understandably, this year has been rough- if you need to access some further help, we are more than willing to help you navigate a resource that could be right for you. Sending hugs!
Please feel welcome to create your own thread too - you can do that by clicking 'Start a topic' in the top right corner.Thanks for starting this @clarii3105 ! I finished my thesis despite the challenges of online learning!
I liked how I didn't have to travel into uni or wake up earlier for classes 
Also, even though there is a new outbreak happening, I am so grateful sydney was able to control covid quicker and allow me to make good memories outside the home with friends and family.
@ayrc_1904likewise I'm so grateful Victoria got it under control too, I think it's such a remarkable undertaking and a lot of people have come out of it with a better understanding of caring for their community.
I have a five good things!
1. I got accepted into one of the top performing arts high schools in the country (yay!)
2. I worked out how I am going to be able to buy my first binder
3. I finally accepted the fact that I am non binary
4. My dancing has improved so much, and I got distinctions on both of my exams
5. I finally made an attempt to connect with people like myself online, and I have begun to open up to them 🙂
@A_Friend That's awesome! And such an important thing to focus on in these times where people need support I think you'll really enjoy it!
@AmazingPUMP I love TKD, I did it all through high school and then did jiujitsu for a while! Good luck with your double grading 
@Mars_Elliot Congratulations! I hope you really enjoy your new school
This thread is such a good idea! I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately about this year and trying to appreciate the positives so it's been great to hear that you have all had some positive experiences too!
1. My housemate, who I love, had to move out buuuuut an old friend of mine who I also love but rarely get to see anymore is moving to my city and going to live with me!
2. My long-distance partner gets to spend much more time at my house with me now that he is working from home.
3. I was able to maintain employment and use that work experience to get into a competitive uni course.
Feeling confused but grateful about everything I have had the opportunity to experience this year
It's been a hard year but it is incredible as well. Two weeks before the second round lockdown in Melbourne, I have enrolled myself in Taekwondo. I'm gonna double grading next week which is so great for me. Doing exercise absolutely contributes to my mental health.
@clarii3105 thanks for making this thread! I think after such a wild and stressful year it's important to look at the good things that have happened.
- I completed my university degree this year which was pretty exciting
- I also got into my first relationship and am super happy
- I became a builder this year as well which has been a fun way to communicate with others when I was in lock down.
@mol1912 Your year sounds like a massive goal hitter! Super happy for you and the accomplishments you have made! It is so awesome that you have completed your university degree, that in itself is a stressful game but you made it!
What did you study? and have you rewarded yourself for your massive achievement? Make sure you do!
I am glad your relationship is going so well, and that you are happy with your role as a builder with RO! You have a lot to give
I'm loving this thread so much! So fantastic to read about everyone's different achievements and celebrating the wins of a pretty crazy year.
1. This will sound cheesy but it's true - I'm incredibly grateful to be able to work here at RO! I love being able to be a part of this community and our parents forums and I learn so much every day from every single person here. 2020 was definitely a bit of a wild ride, but I am also vv grateful that we were able to keep working from home, when so many people lost their jobs or had to deal with the uncertainty of long shutdowns.
2. After months of meaning to do it and putting it off, I finally recorded my first Couch Choir contribution yesterday! I've done a lot of music training over the years but I am NOT a natural singer and I was super nervous, but excited to be a part of it!
3. A silver lining of COVID was appreciating the simple things with my family - lots of bushwalks, cooking, board games, and trips to the beach.
@clarii3105 this thread is awesome. I'm glad to so many people replying and trying to look more positively at tough year. A few good things that happened this year are I was able to become a build and then moderator soon and I transferred to uni course I enjoy much more.
Well said @A_Friend !
Another thing that has happened recently is that I'm going back to study next year- hopefully face to face as well!
@StormySeas17 , I have transferred to an occupational therapy course and I'm just feel so much less stressed about my studies. How is everything going with you?
What a great feeling.A good thing about my 2020 is that I also bought myself a brand new car like @Kaylee-RO! I am so proud of myself and never thought I would ever be able to buy a new car. My car before was really old too which I think has made it a bit more rewarding for me too.
I also completed my thesis during lockdown and it is sooo great to have that out of the way now
This thread it awesome! It makes you think of the good that came with 2020 even though we have been handed quite a crazy time across the world!
My 2020 was definitely a huge opportunity for self growth, and I am so grateful to have had extra time to really focus on myself and my goals! Apart from the self-growth, something physical that I have accomplished is getting a NEW CAR! I am super proud of myself and couldn't be happier for the little beast I have bought!
I'm loving listening to everyone's year and all the goods that have come through with it! Keep it flowinnng
I love this thread so much! It has made my day to read all the things our community has been able to reflect on this year.
One good thing this year has been consolidating all the relationships I have in life with my partner and his little boy, my family, my friends and my workmates. This year reminded me just how lucky I am to have quality people around me
@clarii3105 Amazing thread! I was supposed to go on exchange this year and so that never happened. But some things happened which were very worthwhile and I'm happy with how everything went.
1. I was able to spend a lot of quality time getting to know my friends through lockdown
2. I was able to spend more time on hobbies and fun things like watching movies with my dad
3. My family adopted a new puppy! @Bre-RO so I'm definitely familiar with the pee issue!
4. I was in Australia for my boyfriend and I's 5th year anniversary
Also @jlw13 that's awesome that you've been able to do a family law placement! I'm also studying law and studied family law last semester. How did you like it?
