A blog from Your Gooch

Was clearing out the workshop getting ready for (hopefully) warmer weather and get cracking on some projects and I found out that there's been a little critter has been having a little nibble on a sanding block. You owe me rent dude! 😂 🐭 #upcycling #workshop #mouse #rent #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Rd9jmAe-q/?igshid=wu7528z3qqs

Project done: make over of this nice wall cupboard. Mirror backing, glass shelving with yellow gloss finish. #upcycled #upcycling #yellow #upcycledfurniture #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B7gop-wAb26/?igshid=ixr31zs5e6m5

Father's Christmas present all wrapped up. This years theme Manor house 😂 #christmas #christmaspresents #presents #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B6b2E68AqyK/?igshid=l5vd86opbbx6

Best Advent calendar ever #christmas #adventcalendar #cheese https://www.instagram.com/p/B5py-3QAIWW/?igshid=1ka7idjvx9mqf

Project done. Wooden storage box with corner protectors and art work in lay. #upcycled #upcycling #storagebox #rustoleum #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VOOUfAerR/?igshid=n91oj4ibqps

I don't post this stuff a great deal but as its world mental health day so I thought sod it I will. I've been taking citalopram for like I think just over two years. I had many things I had to iron out. I realise now that I was suffering for quite a long while, years in fact. It started with various stresses and anxiety. After I graduated from university I just couldnt seem to get a job every application I wrote every cv I sent I just didn't get a reply or an interview. The pressure became horrendous as well as being the mind set of 'what's the point'. Eventually I did get a job and I even worked up to a managers level, unfortunately it wasn't as good as it sounds. Many things happened that turned it around, the anxiety and stress was so surreal I once even had a rash all over my body which was all down to the stress. I was very happy to leave and get a new job. But the damage really had been done I found myself unable to really morn loses and stay motivated and often thought about death. It's horrid feeling being sat on a train watching fields go by and all of a sudden you see a tree and think that would be a nice place to hang myself. It still feels kinder crazy but it is far from it. I've got fantastic support and a top doctor. I have found my upcycling passion which gives me the self worth I needed and the true friends behind me. I own a house and I have hayley. It's so hard to make that first step, when I made the phone call to see the doctor I literally burst out into mass floods of fears. But its worth it, literally when you talk about it you breathe a huge sigh of fresh relief and that's the first step to coming the real you. #worldsmentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #bebetter #wearestrong https://www.instagram.com/p/B3b4bCqACZR/?igshid=bzfy0dpp5chn

Project done (part 2). The second bench made out of dinning chairs done. I liked how they turned out. Can be used indoors or out. #upcycled #upcycling #repurpose #upcyledfurniture #makeitrustoleum #gardenfurniture #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZllTfAUFo/?igshid=1d5tlc9uhtid1

Project done (part one) two dinning chairs turned into exterior (or interior) bench. #upcycled #upcycling #repurpose #gardenbench #rustoleum #ronseal #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B2FAPeXAvWR/?igshid=1eagkxxdoj0tc

Project done (almost) turned this metal trunk into a side table. (just need to finish the inserts. #trunks #trunk #upcycle #upcycling #hammerite #repurpose #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZH5UXg-k9/?igshid=1p9lvq9i8nm99

Project done: an old pair of patio chairs given a little face lift 😊 #chairs #outsidefurniture #summer #upcycle #upcycling #rustoleum #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ogz4lg7C_/?igshid=15jyo3yj7vcvl

Still delicious 😂 #faceapp https://www.instagram.com/p/B0GrB2XA_VB/?igshid=o7twph0gtk7c

Lots of flaming fun. Rammstein superb as always. #rammsteinlive #rammstein #concert #flames #metal #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzl9U4uAsjV/?igshid=14j30fa3kr4ma

Ready for Rammstein!! #rammstein #mk #metal #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzl1EHwA_LV/?igshid=157k2yvzftkg5

Latest project done. Old filing cabinet turned into a wood two drawer storage unit. #upcycling #upcycled #upcycle #filingcabinet #reclaimedwoodfurniture #reclaimedwood #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/BzQpdndFNuC/?igshid=zkvyvmai5l3p

I'm very excited that the workshop is up (and hasn't fallen down) I can't wait to start projects. Mass upcycling here I come! 😃 #upcycle #upcycling #workshop #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/Byf5BG2lt6m/?igshid=yrecpr67krbo

Got some super finds at the carboot today. Can't wait till my workshop is up and running!! #upcycled #upcycling #carbootsale #carboot #superfunhappytimes https://www.instagram.com/p/BxXNFEIA1Xy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f1hsc9dkq1t3

Today's awesome find. Gotta love random things. #horder #superfunhappytimes #stuff https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVpsKtASfg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=krr6nhdk9ez8