Day 11 - Kick out 2025 | GAME

[KimPay]

Oh no!! Are you at least pain-free?
Couldn't you try using a walker while you're recovering? Do you have those where you live? Please don't take any risks with that hiking group in the winter when there's snow and ice. If you fall again, you might not be able to walk at all.

You've really been through a lot, Kim! It's hard to believe when you see your beautiful layouts.
But it's like my mother always said: There's always a problem under every roof!

So all that's left for me to do is thank you for participating, wish you a speedy recovery,
and a Merry Christmas!

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm on the mend & digital scrapping keeps me out of trouble (most of the time). I'll be an indoor walker for the next 4 or 5 winter months while I wait for the cold & snow to end. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

 

[Su_Sanne]

I have actually liked 2025. It was a good year for me with many blessings. If I had to kick something out with 2025 I would say my own self criticism. I am too hard on myself and never give self grace. So I will attempt to kick it out. But 2025 was a great year for me with many new and fun adventures.

Oh, you're the second person, Tracy, who has no problem with this year!
How wonderful!!
Less writing for me, and that's great for you!! You'll get your self-criticism under control too! Someday you'll be more generous with yourself!!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks for participating!

 

[Su_Sanne]

As I read the concerns of so many of my fellow scrappers, I am reminded that I am incredibly blessed.
So ..... I'm going to keep it light and say that I am kicking out my Diet Coke habit. A while back, I cut out all soft drinks for several years, so I know I can do it again! Now coffee - that's a whole different story!

Then you're truly blessed! How wonderful!!!

Well, these diet colas aren't really healthy; too much sugar is just as bad as the sugar substitutes. So this plan would be a good New Year's resolution! I've read that coffee isn't actually that unhealthy, certainly healthier than diet cola.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas!

Thanks for participating!

 

[Su_Sanne]

2025 Has been mostly a good year, and certainly a busy one. At the beginning of the year, I was involved in a new relationship that was totally unexpected, and I had great hopes for the future, even though we were polar opposites in lifestyles and histories. He flew me to Hawaii in February for what I thought was going to be an amazing adventure... It was there, I began to realize who he actually was and vice versa... While still there, we agreed, we were not going to be able to make it work... As Garth says in The Dance... If you don't give it a try, you will never know and even knowing how it ended, I would jump at the chance to do it all over again... I have missed what we had terrribly, but I know it was for the best that it ended, and I have filled my life since with as many activities as I can... It was a great adventure and I learned so much about life... Trying to apply what I learned as I move forward as a different person. Looking forward to slowing my life down a bit in 2026. Who knows what new adventures await????

It was a wonderful adventure—a beautiful memory. It's good that it turned out this way, because as you yourselves realized, it wouldn't have gone well otherwise. You'll experience so much more, and it seems to me you have a real thirst for adventure, and before you know it, you're in love again!
I hope one day you'll meet Mr. Right!

Thanks for participation and all the best and lots of love!

Hope you'll have a wonderful Christmas!

 

[Su_Sanne]

I have been president of our local Trails Crew group for 9 years, and while I love it, it's constant thinking and planning and reacting and just being aware. It's best for both the group and for me that leadership changes. So in January, I am turning over the presidency to a very capable (and younger) man who will be great at it. Looking forward to not being the one on call for trail issues!

Now is the time to pass on your knowledge and experience to someone who will continue your work in your spirit. You'll always be close by...

Thanks for your participation, Terri, and all the best for 2026!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

 

[Su_Sanne]

Something I'd gladly kick out of 2025 is COVID. In early August DH and I both came down with it after all that time. Yuck. Given our ages, that's a little scary, but it wasn't too bad for either of us thankfully. I first had symptoms on the opening day of an exhibit in which I had a piece of my artwork and overlapping the last week of that one I had another piece in a members' exhibit. Amazingly both pieces sold!! So one month with lows and highs. Am hoping the good things continue in 2026.

Then you were lucky in your misfortune!
Luckily, you weren't too seriously ill! Neither of us has had Covid yet, and we certainly don't want to!
Do you paint, Jean?

Thanks for participating, Jean, and all the best for 2026!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

 

[nobles]

Oh dear! That could have ended badly!

I'm so glad this story has a happy ending and that no one, human or animal, was hurt!!

Thank you for this adventure story! I've never actually seen a marmots before—only in the movie "Marmots Day".
I shouldn't let my dachshunds off their leashes! They're hunting dogs and can't be lured with treats when they're following a scent.

I wish you, your family, and of course Josie a very Merry Christmas!

Thank you @Su_Sanne! I guess your dachshunds would have been happy to follow my Josie chasing the marmots.

 

[Su_Sanne]

Thank you @Su_Sanne! I guess your dachshunds would have been happy to follow my Josie chasing the marmots.

I think so, too!

 

[crazycat1126]

If it's possible, I want to kick out unemployment, lol! I've been looking for a job this year, and admittedly I've become discouraged and my motivation has waned. But I intend to double down in the new year and hopefully find a great job!

 

[faerywings]

One thing I will never do is kick out my Oscraps friends. I'm holding you all tightly in my heart. So many of you have really sad and challenging years and I am proud of everyone for sharing. I am sending love and support and the reminder if anyone ever needs to talk about *anything*-- my PM Box is always open. Never feel alone, always feel loved ♥



My 2025 wasn't terrible but sheesh, it was/is/gonna keep being financially stressful.
My job is good, my family is good, and my health is finally improving. Both of my kids are in happy, thriving relationships with partners I adore-- can't ask for more than that!
I would love to kick out the bills and debt and the stress over how I am going to pay for everything, but it is what it is.

 

[Su_Sanne]

I can totally understand that! I'd love to help you with your job search, but it's difficult from here!
What kind of industry are you looking for? What qualifications do you have? I'm not exactly sure what the job market is like where you live.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you'll find a great job next year—well-paid, of course—and be happy.

All the best, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

 

[Su_Sanne]

One thing I will never do is kick out my Oscraps friends. I'm holding you all tightly in my heart. So many of you have really sad and challenging years and I am proud of everyone for sharing. I am sending love and support and the reminder if anyone ever needs to talk about *anything*-- my PM Box is always open. Never feel alone, always feel loved ♥



My 2025 wasn't terrible but sheesh, it was/is/gonna keep being financially stressful.
My job is good, my family is good, and my health is finally improving. Both of my kids are in happy, thriving relationships with partners I adore-- can't ask for more than that!
I would love to kick out the bills and debt and the stress over how I am going to pay for everything, but it is what it is.

Thank you for your warmhearted words, Chris!

Oh, my dear! I wish I could just transfer you a million dollars. But you won't need that much. A monthly supplement to your income would be much more appropriate. At least you don't have to worry about your children. You also have a job, and your health is improving! You see, you never have everything under one roof.
Stay strong, and let's hope for better times for all of us who have our worries and troubles ♥

Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!

 

[ysbgo]

Closing the door on 55 and opening it for 56! 55 was amazing—HS graduation, college acceptance, mom’s 80th, family time, and so much more. Now, 56, I’m ready for more travel, more exercise, healthier habits, and more YES to new things. Family time is priceless, and money is overrated. Let’s go!

 

[Su_Sanne]

Closing the door on 55 and opening it for 56! 55 was amazing—HS graduation, college acceptance, mom’s 80th, family time, and so much more. Now, 56, I’m ready for more travel, more exercise, healthier habits, and more YES to new things. Family time is priceless, and money is overrated. Let’s go!

The year 2025 is looking good, and there are great plans for 2026! Sounds promising! All that remains is for me to wish you every success in implementing them and, above all, a merry and healthy Christmas!

 

[Myka]

Letting Go of Guilt - 2025
This year, I’m choosing to let go of guilt. Guilt for my sweet Sophie’s passing & for wondering if I could have done more, seen more signs, or somehow changed the outcome. I loved her with everything I had, I’m so sad she’s gone & I need to accept that I loved her as much as I could & she knew it. Guilt for not being in perfect shape, for not always having the energy to be everything to everyone, or for no longer working. I’ve retired & I’ve earned this season of redefining who I am & what I want to do. Guilt for not being able to do everything for my parents, even though I’ve crossed the country six times to help, covering the cost myself. I’ve shown up in every way I could, & it’s okay to expect other siblings will show up too. Even guilt about not going to church… I’m letting that go, not because I’m giving up on faith, but because I want to return on my terms, with a heart ready to reconnect, not out of shame but out of desire. Guilt doesn’t serve me anymore. I’m trading it in for grace. My AI created graphic below, the flowers symbolize fresh starts & hope for the future.

 

[vickyday]

I'm kicking out bad dog behavior. Our dog has decided to claim his outdoor liberties indoors!! The frequency is increasing. If he doesn't shape up soon, he'll be crated when we aren't home. In the mean time I'm cleaning much too much.

Our Asher is doing the same. We have to lock him in his kennel when we leave the house.

 

[vickyday]

I honestly can say that I really don't have anything negative to say about 2025 except that it went by so very fast and I turned another decade older! But, the Lord has been very gracious to me and has blessed me in more ways than I can count! I have a loving husband, a loving family, a loving church, and a loving OScraps family, too, in all of you! What is there to kick out? Nothing!

Wishing more of the same in 2026! Wishing each and everyone of you problems solved during 2026! And a very Merry Christmas to all of you!

 

[Janisn]

Since I retired I have had a lot of time to reflect on my past. Regrets and what ifs and wish I would have done this differently and how I have been treated poorly - so much negativity. I am going to endeavor to KICK all that negativity out. In 2026, I will try to remember the things I am proud of. Each time I think about a negative situation, I will try to remember something positive as well. Out with negativity in with positivity!

 

[6grand]

The only thing I would kick out of 2025 would be the calls and messages I received when a couple of our grands were involved in a car accident. **No one was seriously injured in either vehicle. For that, I am very thankful! And, okay, also kick out my birthday as I jumped into my 7th decade. lol!
Otherwise, for me, last year was not a bad year, and I am always, always grateful for my good health, hubby's health, and that our kids and grands are all doing well as they mature and find their way in life.

I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and new year that will bring some relief to many problems and worries.
Merry Christmas to you all!

 

[Jane In N.Z]

I'm kicking out road works around us and 2025 has been the worst year yet I think. Since cyclone Gabrielle came though a few years back and did an extremely good job of destroying our roads we have had a constant dirty car, speed restrictions, temporary traffic lights ect. Our main road back to Auckland is closed at the moment to do a last effort before Christmas so it adds an extra 15-20 minutes onto our drive to Auckland. We have also had an upgrade of our village parking and seating area (this has just finished and is gorgeous) for the last 6 months.

 

[Su_Sanne]

Letting Go of Guilt - 2025
This year, I’m choosing to let go of guilt. Guilt for my sweet Sophie’s passing & for wondering if I could have done more, seen more signs, or somehow changed the outcome. I loved her with everything I had, I’m so sad she’s gone & I need to accept that I loved her as much as I could & she knew it. Guilt for not being in perfect shape, for not always having the energy to be everything to everyone, or for no longer working. I’ve retired & I’ve earned this season of redefining who I am & what I want to do. Guilt for not being able to do everything for my parents, even though I’ve crossed the country six times to help, covering the cost myself. I’ve shown up in every way I could, & it’s okay to expect other siblings will show up too. Even guilt about not going to church… I’m letting that go, not because I’m giving up on faith, but because I want to return on my terms, with a heart ready to reconnect, not out of shame but out of desire. Guilt doesn’t serve me anymore. I’m trading it in for grace. My AI created graphic below, the flowers symbolize fresh starts & hope for the future.

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Thank you for your emotional post, Myka!

I can really relate to your thoughts. It's exhausting that your mind just won't accept that not everything is our fault! We do what we can to try and save lives, to be there for children and parents, spouses and pets. But do you really know what we're doing? We're not doctors, psychologists, counselors, teachers, or paramedics! Even though we'd love to be all of those things for our loved ones. But as I said, I completely understand your doubts about whether you've truly done everything possible in a given situation. And unfortunately, these kinds of thoughts don't just disappear in retirement.
I hope you have friends, acquaintances, and like-minded people who can offer you some support right now and help you get out of these thoughts. Take some time for yourself and do something nice for yourself—after a long working life, you deserve it!!

All the best, and thank you for your openness!
Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!

 

[tanteva]

I'm kicking out health issues! In fact, I've already started. Been so tired for so long time, and finally, the dr found that I had problems with my liver. Made an ultrasound Oct 22, and I had fatty liver. That's so annoying! I'm a teetotaller, and I get problems with the liver??!!! The day after the ultrasound, I signed up for a year with WeightWatchers, and it's going well. I've done it before, and it's like coming home. So far I've lost 3.6 kilos (about 8lbs). I walk about 45-60 minutes every day.

I just got a new appointment for a new ultrasound on January 29. I want them to be shocked when they see my liver again! And by October next year, when my year with WW is over, I want to be in good shape again.

 

[Su_Sanne]

I honestly can say that I really don't have anything negative to say about 2025 except that it went by so very fast and I turned another decade older! But, the Lord has been very gracious to me and has blessed me in more ways than I can count! I have a loving husband, a loving family, a loving church, and a loving OScraps family, too, in all of you! What is there to kick out? Nothing!

Wishing more of the same in 2026! Wishing each and everyone of you problems solved during 2026! And a very Merry Christmas to all of yo

Oh, Vicky! What wonderful views and words at the end of this game!!

When I watch you over the year and see how many beautiful things you experience, how active you are and how often you delight us with a radiant photo of yourself, then it doesn't surprise me that everything is fine with you. This is so calming and encouraging! Thank you for all your stories, the smiling face photos and your always kind comments here with us.

I hug you from a distance!

Thank you for your participation!

I wish you and your large family including friends and neighbors a wonderful Christmas time!

 

[Su_Sanne]

Since I retired I have had a lot of time to reflect on my past. Regrets and what ifs and wish I would have done this differently and how I have been treated poorly - so much negativity. I am going to endeavor to KICK all that negativity out. In 2026, I will try to remember the things I am proud of. Each time I think about a negative situation, I will try to remember something positive as well. Out with negativity in with positivity!

That's a brilliant plan, and I wish you the best of luck with it!

Perhaps you have friends who often do fun things with you? Or is there a sports club nearby, or some other enjoyable activity that can pull you out of this spiral of negative thoughts? We shouldn't allow ourselves to be burdened with self-doubt and bad memories just because we now have the time.

You've made a start towards a more positive beginning. Keep it up!

Thank you for your contribution.

I wish you a wonderful Christmas filled with many, many positive thoughts and resolutions!