This might sound pathetic, but I'm proud of myself.
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
Perth, Australia
May 16, 2021 7:28am CST
I'm sorry if this comes across as something so little but for me, I was proud of myself.
I have no idea how this happened but our bathroom door locked from the inside. I can only assume I didn't turn the lock the full way to unlock it after I had a shower. Not long after I had a shower I closed all the doors in the house as it's a bit cold and I put the heater on for a little bit in the lounge room.
Anyway, I needed the bathroom to wash my hands but I couldn't get in. I walked down to my brother's room and told him the door wasn't opening. To which he said "Try again." I looked at him and said "I know how to open a door and this one isn't opening." He said "Try again." More stricter I said "Andrew, the door is locked!"
But of course, he went down there to try open it himself. What am I stupid? I know when a door is locked! Goodness me! Sometimes he can treat me like I am a little girl. Like I don't know how the world works. Maybe this is why I am happy with this story! 
Anyway, I sat back down in the lounge room and thought that I will just tell my dad when he gets back. (he is with his crazy ex girlfriend who needs a straight jacket - sorry couldn't not say it) but I thought to myself "No, try figure this out yourself. What would I do if I were living by myself?!"
So I grabbed a skewer, pushed it in, and managed to open it up again. Like I said, such a little thing but I had a go and I fixed it! All by myself. Whoop! 
Have you ever done something by yourself that you were proud of?
****photo is mine after unlocking the door - YAY****
Anyway, I sat back down in the lounge room and thought that I will just tell my dad when he gets back. (he is with his crazy ex girlfriend who needs a straight jacket - sorry couldn't not say it) but I thought to myself "No, try figure this out yourself. What would I do if I were living by myself?!"
So I grabbed a skewer, pushed it in, and managed to open it up again. Like I said, such a little thing but I had a go and I fixed it! All by myself. Whoop!
Have you ever done something by yourself that you were proud of?
****photo is mine after unlocking the door - YAY****16 people like this
17 responses
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
16 May 21
Lots of times all by myself too.
So good you figured that one out just for you.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
25 May 21
@VivaLaDani13
We are all geniuses but we don´t know it till we get to find out.
What I mean is we are all clever even if we might not think so.
All this Spanish turns my head upside down.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
1 Jun 21
@lovinangelsinstead21 I agree with you too. Everyone has their own type of clever. 
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
26 May 21
@VivaLaDani13 Yes, I can share this, which I am feeling so proud of up to this date
As a human, we have our own passion and interest. I was teaching Korean students in one of the biggest academies in the city. Then, I had acquainted with my...
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@Shavkat Fantastic! Do you feel like sharing one or some?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
2 Jun 21
@Shavkat Thank you so much for sharing the link. I will check it out now!
@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
26 May 21
@VivaLaDani13 My husband is like your Dad, when he is stressed, he arrives to stress me a lot. I try to do things without even letting him know.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
1 Jun 21
@LadyDuck I'm sorry to know that. If it's ok to ask, can arguments happen if you try to calm his stress or try to tell him not to be stressed?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@LadyDuck Thank you so much! I can understand that for sure. Well, I mean with a different person. My dad can be pretty impatient sometimes and once that starts, it stresses me out. So like you, I prefer to try handle things on my own first.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 21
@VivaLaDani13 I've been there, so I know he's trying to make you feel something you shouldn't.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
1 Jun 21
@just4him I'm sorry to know you've been made to feel that way before. It's not nice. *hugs*
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@just4him Thank you so very kindly! Also, thank you for seeing it from my point of view regarding my brother.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
18 May 21
impressive - i see a future career opportunity - Teacher/cat burglar!!!!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
1 Jun 21
@DocAndersen 
Love it! 
Nah, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. I feel guilty easily and hate takings things that aren't mine. I remember some years ago now, I was taking clothes out of the washing machine, and I found 10 cents that must have come out of someone's pocket. I asked my dad and brother if it could have be theirs. They ended up both saying I could have it but thought it was weird I didn't just take it as it was only 10 cents.
Love it! Nah, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. I feel guilty easily and hate takings things that aren't mine. I remember some years ago now, I was taking clothes out of the washing machine, and I found 10 cents that must have come out of someone's pocket. I asked my dad and brother if it could have be theirs. They ended up both saying I could have it but thought it was weird I didn't just take it as it was only 10 cents. 1 person likes this
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
25 May 21
@VivaLaDani13 i think it might be your calling!
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
23 May 21
I see why you are proud of yourself. Every time I do something beyond my normal skill set it gives me a boost in confidence. Evidently this type of door is known for accidentally locking. Where my sister lives the apartment complex attaches a small screwdriver with a cord so that they can use it, as you did the skewer, to force it open.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@GardenGerty That is wonderful. A confidence booster is always so good! I love hearing how we can makes things work / fix things. We can be clever beings some times!
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@popciclecold Thank you very kindly! Same to you!
Same to you!2 people like this
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@jstory07 aww thank you so much! I actually am as I took the innovative and it worked. And now I know what to do if that happens again.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@marlina Thank you so kindly! I am happy to know what to do if that was to happen again.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@CarolDM Thank you. And that is great! I think it's a nice way to be and feel independent.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
25 May 21
@VivaLaDani13 You are so welcome.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 May 21
@Nevena83 Good on ya! That is fantastic!
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@Treborika (18213)
• Mombasa, Kenya
30 Jan 23
It may sound pathetic as you have put it but congratulations though
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@Treborika (18213)
• Mombasa, Kenya
30 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 I appreciate that so much my friend
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@Treborika (18213)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jan 23
I have done many things my friend that can surprise you but I am that type of guy that don't carry the pride in me
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 23
@Treborika okie dokie! Good for you.
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@Treborika (18213)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 Thanks very much dear
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