I feel pretty good

[IrishEyes]

Last year at the time, I was totally miserable.

I lost my job. My lease ran out and I had to move. I was broke and deeply in debt. My boyfriend dumped me. I was overweight.

I didn't think things could get any worse. Then my cat died.

But the thing is it didn't break me. Little by little things got better. I got a job. It doesn't pay a lot but I like going to it. I paid off one of my credit cards and paid down my debt. I lost 25 pounds. I realized that I'm better without the boyfriend.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I'm glad for you, my dear IrishEyes!

Bad things can, and do, happen. The trick is to not let them get you down.

You have prevailed.

Congrats!

[Scuba]

2. You are resilient. Congrats.

Didja get a new cat?

[IrishEyes]

3. I'm going to get one next month

When I move into my new apartment. I can't wait.

[Scuba]

4. He/she will be a lucky cat! Good on ya!

[ailsagirl]

6. I'm sorry to hear about your cat

But I'm glad you'll be getting a new kitty.

[a kennedy]

5. Woohoo.....for a fellow Irish person.....

It does get better, and good for you.

[dawg]

7. Woof!

Good to know that things can turn around, given time.

[Xyzse]

8. Sounds awesome... He seems to have been a millstone around your neck.

Congratulations on the change.