Sorry Sara, I can't stop sweating the avocado small fuck. Those bastards are in cahoots with pears to see who can take the longest time to ripen and the shortest time to go to mush.
Happy new year 🥳 cracked me up once again, especially people not saying hello back and so you have to pretend to be talking hands free pmsl 🤣 I need to try stop giving a fuck about work injustices between different teams , I need to let it go for everyone’s sake 🤣 stop giving a fuck about being single , what will be will be, stop giving a fuck about idiots on the London underground, and stop dishing out the side eye if they push me or place their elbow in my ribs, it’s takes too much of my energy and time 😊😅😅
Happy new year, Francis! Yes, those are some mighty fine fucks right there! I get you on all of them - I have some traumatic memories of the London Underground and all those interpersonal / inter-team work fucks can be very tiring. Here’s to giving a few less in 2025! Lots of love ♥️
I adore you so much!!!! 😂 All of the FUCK usages were incredibly energizing to my sweary soul, so, thank you for that. 😂
And: OMG. <-- such an original, sentence I know. I RELATE TO YOUR FUCKS SOOOOO MUCH. 😭 Perfectionism definitely rears its UGLY ASS HEAD but I think even more so, understanding my life purpose and what I actually want to fucking do AND caring what other people think of me are like 17,381 anchor weights of FUCK dragging me to the depths of the ocean on the regular. 😂
But, working on it. 💁♀️
Thank you for writing about this, it's so damn therapeutic to know I'm not the only one who regularly wonders what is wrong with me for the above. 😂
Although (cheesy statement forthcoming 🧀) I actually feel REALLY optimistic about the winds of change coming in this new year.
Gah, thank you for sharing this Megan! I feel between the two of us, we could power a small country with the power of our swearing 🤣😤. Life’s purpose is a HUGE one that I think keeps a lot of people awake at night. Despite all the fucks, I too am optimistic this year, and I can’t wait to see how many fucks you can ditch. We can do it 💪
I relate to this so much. Right now, as an American, I’m giving a lot of fucks about what’s happening to my country (I’m in your country now, but only temporarily, unfortunately!). However those preoccupations have caused me to give fewer fucks about my hair (I got a tutorial on how to manage my curls, but then I was supposed to buy a $99 hairbrush, and I don’t give enough fucks to do that). Nor do I give a fuck about my concealer being the right shade of golden olive medium tan. Actually, I don’t give a fuck about concealer at all, though I do need to get that thing on my nose checked out.
I no longer give a fuck whether I can manage an hour on the elliptical nor how many steps I get.
I don’t give a fuck about my friends thinking I swear too much.
Firstly, I hope you’ve enjoyed your time here! Secondly, I’m sorry about the clusterfuck in the US. thirdly, you’ve won the comments section today, Martha! Love your approach to fewer fucks 😎
Totally with you on these points Sara - I have an avocado I know I should have eaten two days ago staring at me now and I want to turn all the 2-factor authentifications off but then I'll worry about someone emptying my bank account over night. Can you give me the number of your therapist pleaaaaaase 🤣 .
FUCKING FABULOUS! ⬅️ There’s a fuck right there for you.
This is also the year I intend to navigate with a sense of adventure. I have no fucking clue who I am or what I want out of life right now, so… wanna visit an old friend for his birthday party where you will know literally no-one else? Yeah! Take a spontaneous city break in Europe? Hell yeah! Go skydiving? Fuck no, not doing that, I know that about myself already, thanks.
I also resonate with the masher in the cutlery drawer… fuck sake!! Why are the laws of physics so annoying! Beautiful stuff Sara. Happy new year. Xx
I love every part of this. Especially the part about perfucktionism for parents or parenting. I had three children also twins and damn. Very little I can give a fuck about anymore after 30 years of parenting.
You know, every single thing I write on here I go through and take a couple of 'fucks' out. I've been giving too many fucks about the fucks. Well not anymore, you've inspired me to give fewer fucks about fucks. Thank you.
Also, up until now I've somehow missed the fact you have twins. You goddamn hero.
You’re welcome! I think by this stage, the fucks are part of my brand, so I just lean into them. I look forward to seeing less fucks (and in turn more fucks) in your work, too 🤣 . And thank you! Every time I feel stressed, I just think of Wendy Varley with her triplets 🤣
Wonderful Sara! I love this, and I'm 100% onboard with not giving any more fucks. You've seen, I think, my Luigi/daughter kicking me in the balls post where I introduced Groucho Marks. "He" is going to be making more regular appearances shortly where I tackle this very theme. I somehow have found a ton of positivity and optimism in the petty complaining and grudges and irritation. I've tried to channel them into a force for good (I'll let my readers be the judge).
Thankfully, perfectionism has never been an issue for me, but get this - my sister-in-law is a major perfectionist. And her mother says it's because she's a Virgo. But our birthdays are mere days apart, and I'm a Virgo too!
As I've mentioned ad nauseam, my parents are here torturing me and trying to lecture me on how to raise my daughter and all I want to say is "hands off, shut up, wasn't it enough that you fucked me up?" Trying to be the best parent I can be and avoiding my parents' fuckups, especially now as a [very happily] single father, is what keeps me going.
With your list of PLFs (I love the acronym), many of those affect me, but I get such a kick out of them that I can't let them go!
Thank you for reading, Daniel! Hmm I have no idea about star signs and perfectionism (I’m a Gemini ♊️) - actually I have a good friend who’s a Virgo ♍️ and she’s one of the least perfectionist people I know. I feel your parenting pain. It’s always confusing when parents chime in with how you should be doing things, particularly when you have a very thin and frayed bond with them (speaking for myself). I don’t think that’s the hallmark of a healthy relationship. Anyway, I look forward to hearing more from you and Groucho in 2025!
"I’d love to see world peace, real action on climate change and an end to two-factor authentication" 😂 Thanks for the shout-out! You'll find your thing, for sure. Sometimes you need to let it breathe a little ❤️
From what I've seen with my clients, it usually helps to look at who we were as a kid. Before bullshit like 2 factor authentication and tax return forms happened.
I love your newsletter... it's hilarious, keep it up. FYI I'm a writer in Ireland with no kids so your appeal is vast! I predict a book in your future!
🥹🤪 Maura, congratulations, you’ve just made my 2025! This makes me SO HAPPY. I’m glad my lack of strategy is paying off 😆 Appreciate you being here and your support! ♥️
Sorry Sara, I can't stop sweating the avocado small fuck. Those bastards are in cahoots with pears to see who can take the longest time to ripen and the shortest time to go to mush.
🤣🤣 preach! You are not wrong. It’s an evolutionary flaw, surely?!
keep up the zero fucks given programme.
Progress is in the race to zero.
Happy new year 🥳 cracked me up once again, especially people not saying hello back and so you have to pretend to be talking hands free pmsl 🤣 I need to try stop giving a fuck about work injustices between different teams , I need to let it go for everyone’s sake 🤣 stop giving a fuck about being single , what will be will be, stop giving a fuck about idiots on the London underground, and stop dishing out the side eye if they push me or place their elbow in my ribs, it’s takes too much of my energy and time 😊😅😅
Happy new year, Francis! Yes, those are some mighty fine fucks right there! I get you on all of them - I have some traumatic memories of the London Underground and all those interpersonal / inter-team work fucks can be very tiring. Here’s to giving a few less in 2025! Lots of love ♥️
Happy New Year Sara! 🥳✨🎉 Another glorious piece of writing.. bravo! 👏🥰
Happy New Year, Eva! Thank you for being here and supporting me! ♥️
I adore you so much!!!! 😂 All of the FUCK usages were incredibly energizing to my sweary soul, so, thank you for that. 😂
And: OMG. <-- such an original, sentence I know. I RELATE TO YOUR FUCKS SOOOOO MUCH. 😭 Perfectionism definitely rears its UGLY ASS HEAD but I think even more so, understanding my life purpose and what I actually want to fucking do AND caring what other people think of me are like 17,381 anchor weights of FUCK dragging me to the depths of the ocean on the regular. 😂
But, working on it. 💁♀️
Thank you for writing about this, it's so damn therapeutic to know I'm not the only one who regularly wonders what is wrong with me for the above. 😂
Although (cheesy statement forthcoming 🧀) I actually feel REALLY optimistic about the winds of change coming in this new year.
Here's to giving less fucks in 2025!!!! ✨💕
Gah, thank you for sharing this Megan! I feel between the two of us, we could power a small country with the power of our swearing 🤣😤. Life’s purpose is a HUGE one that I think keeps a lot of people awake at night. Despite all the fucks, I too am optimistic this year, and I can’t wait to see how many fucks you can ditch. We can do it 💪
YASSS! We can do it! 💪 + perhaps we should have volunteered to power Puerto Ricos power outage with our swearing
I think we just discovered our life’s purpose - I stand ready to help!
I relate to this so much. Right now, as an American, I’m giving a lot of fucks about what’s happening to my country (I’m in your country now, but only temporarily, unfortunately!). However those preoccupations have caused me to give fewer fucks about my hair (I got a tutorial on how to manage my curls, but then I was supposed to buy a $99 hairbrush, and I don’t give enough fucks to do that). Nor do I give a fuck about my concealer being the right shade of golden olive medium tan. Actually, I don’t give a fuck about concealer at all, though I do need to get that thing on my nose checked out.
I no longer give a fuck whether I can manage an hour on the elliptical nor how many steps I get.
I don’t give a fuck about my friends thinking I swear too much.
So yeah, I’m done giving fucks about stupid shit.
Sorta…
Firstly, I hope you’ve enjoyed your time here! Secondly, I’m sorry about the clusterfuck in the US. thirdly, you’ve won the comments section today, Martha! Love your approach to fewer fucks 😎
Totally with you on these points Sara - I have an avocado I know I should have eaten two days ago staring at me now and I want to turn all the 2-factor authentifications off but then I'll worry about someone emptying my bank account over night. Can you give me the number of your therapist pleaaaaaase 🤣 .
Haha condolences on the avocado, Faith! Thank you for stopping by 😄
FUCKING FABULOUS! ⬅️ There’s a fuck right there for you.
This is also the year I intend to navigate with a sense of adventure. I have no fucking clue who I am or what I want out of life right now, so… wanna visit an old friend for his birthday party where you will know literally no-one else? Yeah! Take a spontaneous city break in Europe? Hell yeah! Go skydiving? Fuck no, not doing that, I know that about myself already, thanks.
I also resonate with the masher in the cutlery drawer… fuck sake!! Why are the laws of physics so annoying! Beautiful stuff Sara. Happy new year. Xx
Im with you, Katie! Yes to just about everything, but a hard no on skydiving for me 🤣 thank you for reading and HNY! X
Ah, the old 'don't abandon me!' fuck. We really are very similar. Happy new year x
Oh no, condolences ♥️ I am working up the guts to write properly about this one. Happy New Year. X
I love every part of this. Especially the part about perfucktionism for parents or parenting. I had three children also twins and damn. Very little I can give a fuck about anymore after 30 years of parenting.
Excellent 👏👏👏👏
Thank you, Prajna! I follow you and I’m in awe of you ♥️ Here’s to even less parental perfucktionism in 2025!
Oh yes, I feel so done with this, it makes way for clean fierce love. Thank you for following…. hugs
You know, every single thing I write on here I go through and take a couple of 'fucks' out. I've been giving too many fucks about the fucks. Well not anymore, you've inspired me to give fewer fucks about fucks. Thank you.
Also, up until now I've somehow missed the fact you have twins. You goddamn hero.
You’re welcome! I think by this stage, the fucks are part of my brand, so I just lean into them. I look forward to seeing less fucks (and in turn more fucks) in your work, too 🤣 . And thank you! Every time I feel stressed, I just think of Wendy Varley with her triplets 🤣
Hands down some of the most commanding usage of fuck I’ve ever read. It adds such gravitas to such relatable life-ing moments.
Read and write on!
Hah thank you! 🙏
Potato masher!! Argh!
Rogue, mongrel utensil!
Wonderful Sara! I love this, and I'm 100% onboard with not giving any more fucks. You've seen, I think, my Luigi/daughter kicking me in the balls post where I introduced Groucho Marks. "He" is going to be making more regular appearances shortly where I tackle this very theme. I somehow have found a ton of positivity and optimism in the petty complaining and grudges and irritation. I've tried to channel them into a force for good (I'll let my readers be the judge).
Thankfully, perfectionism has never been an issue for me, but get this - my sister-in-law is a major perfectionist. And her mother says it's because she's a Virgo. But our birthdays are mere days apart, and I'm a Virgo too!
As I've mentioned ad nauseam, my parents are here torturing me and trying to lecture me on how to raise my daughter and all I want to say is "hands off, shut up, wasn't it enough that you fucked me up?" Trying to be the best parent I can be and avoiding my parents' fuckups, especially now as a [very happily] single father, is what keeps me going.
With your list of PLFs (I love the acronym), many of those affect me, but I get such a kick out of them that I can't let them go!
Thank you for reading, Daniel! Hmm I have no idea about star signs and perfectionism (I’m a Gemini ♊️) - actually I have a good friend who’s a Virgo ♍️ and she’s one of the least perfectionist people I know. I feel your parenting pain. It’s always confusing when parents chime in with how you should be doing things, particularly when you have a very thin and frayed bond with them (speaking for myself). I don’t think that’s the hallmark of a healthy relationship. Anyway, I look forward to hearing more from you and Groucho in 2025!
"I’d love to see world peace, real action on climate change and an end to two-factor authentication" 😂 Thanks for the shout-out! You'll find your thing, for sure. Sometimes you need to let it breathe a little ❤️
You are so welcome! And thank you - yes I think I’m still in the percolating stage 😘
Can I give a tip? (It's ok if not, just rather ask haha)
Yes pls!
From what I've seen with my clients, it usually helps to look at who we were as a kid. Before bullshit like 2 factor authentication and tax return forms happened.
Yes I love this ♥️ thank you 🙏
I know this probably still sounds pretty vague but it's hard to explain via message 😅
I love your newsletter... it's hilarious, keep it up. FYI I'm a writer in Ireland with no kids so your appeal is vast! I predict a book in your future!
🥹🤪 Maura, congratulations, you’ve just made my 2025! This makes me SO HAPPY. I’m glad my lack of strategy is paying off 😆 Appreciate you being here and your support! ♥️