Everyone has something that brings them joy in life. Whether you're working towards a specific goal like a degree that's important to you, or you have a hobby you're trying to parlay into a business, we've all got something to focus our energies on.
While you may choose to keep your victories to yourself, you should also feel proud enough to celebrate yourself publicly. Share your accomplishments with the world—or at least the internet—so others can celebrate with you!
Bow Down To The Star
There is no one who is as proud to be on a billboard than this corgi who just found out that he is the star of the new advertisement for his vet's office.
They Definitely Have Children
Anyone who has a seat in their car that looks like the one on the left definitely has at least one tiny human who is responsible for making that mess. Luckily, a little steam cleaning can do wonders.
The Shelves Are Peppered With Perfection
Clearly, we've been shopping at the wrong grocery stores if this is what the produce shelves look like at other establishments. It'll only take one customer to mess it all up, so enjoy it while you can.
The Clothes Are The Only Dirty Things In Here
Now that this person has spent their weekend giving their laundry room a makeover, the room is cleaned and ready to be made a mess of by the children who make a mess of their clothing.
Let's Hope She Doesn't Change Her Mind
Their daughter said that she wanted to have a princess castle built in her bedroom, so that's what she was given! Luckily she didn't change her tastes in the few months it took to build it.
Go Invade Someone Else's Yard
English ivy and holly may be nice to look at when they're scaling the sides of old buildings, but they're also invasive species that can take over your entire garden. This person has spent hours methodically removing 20 years' worth of the species.
A Little Rain Can't Keep Her From Shining
You may think that the only thing you can do with a broken umbrella is to walk it over to the nearest trash can, but this woman had other plans. She turned broken umbrellas into a brand new raincoat for herself.
Shiloh Is A Fitness Success Story
Shiloh is the fitness inspiration that everyone needs coming into the new year. It took two years to get her there, but with a lot of walks and healthy treats only, she pulled it off.
Give Her Time To Thrive
Sure, this woman could have given up on her desk plant and threw it out when she thought it was beyond repair, but she chose to nurture it. You've got to give the plant a chance to redeem itself and come back to life.
You Never Know What's Hiding Underneath
You never know what could be hiding underneath that old patio furniture you left outside to brave the elements. Take a power washer to it and you'll be thinking you bought a whole new bench!
This Man Is Anything But Trash
You may think that you're dedicated to saving the planet, and the Earth appreciates that you use reusable straws and have a compost bin. This man, though, shared this photo to represent that he had just cleaned up his 7,000th bag of litter in his lifetime.
Their First Cross-Stitch Project
The creator of this cross-stitch design said it's not even close to perfect, but it looks pretty darn good to us, especially considering it's the first time they've ever attempted needlepoint.
They're Tears Of Joy, Don't Worry
This young man graduated from university as the first person in his family to ever graduate with a master's degree, and his family couldn't be more proud. In fact, his dad (to his left) couldn't contain the tears on the day of, apparently.
Patience Paid Off
A big part of fishing is having the patience to wait for the right catch. Patience is a virtue that not everyone has. This man, though, practiced patience and this big catch was his reward.
Crusty Made A Full Recovery
And yes, the plant is named Crusty. Though clearly, based on the last photo, he is no longer a crusty plant! Instead of getting rid of him when he looked dead, this person let their green thumb shine and nursed him back to life.
This Is Not A Photo
One very determined and talented young man spent more than 250 hours creating this photo replica from scratch using just a pencil. We couldn't even take this good of a photo, let alone draw it.
A Bathroom Distraction
We thought that painting our bathroom a color other than white or gray was impressive, but this hand-painted bathroom mural is next-level. HGTV has nothing on this talented man.
No More Fire Hazard
There must be some sort of code that states that you can't have wires in tangles like this at a business. This seems like a big ol' hazard, but one employee took the liberty of fixing them.
This Bouquet Will Last Much Longer Than A Regular One
It looks like any regular beautiful bouquet of flowers, but what you don't realize is that it's actually a crepe bouquet. It'll last way longer than that prom corsage you tried to preserve in the back of your fridge.
Delicious To Look At And To Eat
The woman who made these cakes considers herself to be an amateur baker who does it just in the comfort of her own home, but her child knew that her mother's talents should be appreciated by people outside their home.
Now This Is Some Serious Skill Development
It's no surprise that the harder you work at something, the better you're going to be at it. The top half of this photo is the painting someone made when they were 10, versus the one they created at age 25 beneath it.
It's Hard Work To Look This Cute
Sure, the groomer probably deserves more attention for this job than the dog himself, but he's a walking example of what great work she can do! She transformed him so he can live his life to the fullest.
A Mural Made With Love
On top of taking the time to grow a human being in her body and then bring it into the world, this person hand-painted this leaf mural for their baby's nursery.
His First Harvest Ever!
It might not seem like much, but it's the first thing that this person was ever able to harvest from their garden, so it's worth taking a photo or two!
Take Your Time Looking At This One
You may not take the time to appreciate a snail's shell when it slides along the sidewalk normally, but what about this resin snail with a dandelion encased in the shell?
Be Careful Not To Drop It!
We barely have the energy to unload the dishes from the dishwasher every week, whereas this man made this glass bowl out of more than 8,800 pieces of glass which he cut by hand!
She's Got This In The Bag
It may seem crazy to voluntarily start a small business in the middle of a global pandemic, but this woman did it anyway! She believed in her product and her bag business is thriving.
The Power This Person Wields Is Too Great
You might see a moss-covered fire pit in the backyard, but this person saw the potential in it. A bit of time spent with the power washer and it's as good as new.
The Little Accomplishments Are Still Impressive
Why are you looking at a photo of someone else's socks? Well, the accomplishment here is the fact that every pair of socks they own is folded together with their mate; no loose stragglers to be found.
Even The "Before" Was Impressive
Quite frankly, if someone had given us the chair in the "before" photo and told us that they made it from scratch, we would have been impressed. The end result is even more impressive.