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There has been so much happen this year it's hard to believe it hasn't been longer. I'm never any good at picking out a 'best' thing though, too many variables!
I've bought a new (to me) van to replace my aging car. I've moved to Ballarat, which was easier than I expected it to be (but still a lot of work!). I've done most of the hard work in establishing new gardens. My mother has moved into aged care and is doing well. I've finished my Diploma.
Probably the best thing to me is just seeing a lot of hard work making changes in my life over the last five or so years start to pay off. I'm still not drinking. My budgeting is working well and I'm seeing my savings continue to grow instead of my debt. My meal planning system is working well and I am mostly eating good healthy food. The decluttering and attention to good tidying/cleaning habits mean my house is generally tidy and welcoming instead of chaos.