I’ve been putting off making this video because I didn’t quite know where to start with telling you all my news but today is the day!
In today’s life update: selling our house after 25 years, downsizing and decluttering for a move into Copenhagen, some news about Tweet and Sparky (our pet lovebirds), my recent health scare, winter ice dipping in Denmark, wardrobe overhaul insights plus an update on those scam ads misusing my videos. Grab a cuppa tea, pull up a chair and let’s chat!
Have a marvelous Monday!
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Diane in Denmark
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I also had an “odd” year, health upsets, house move that didn’t happen etc. but we’re here, we’re well and looking forward to the next chapter ♥️
Thank you for the life updates. So sorry to hear about your special birds.
I enjoy your channel so much! Thank you for helping me stay organized.
Diane, this has been a challenging year for me in terms of health. December and January were the worst. Moving forward will be better and I will finish decluttering. Your Love Birds were blessed to be loved by your family. 💖
Just sending you good vibes for 2026. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Dear Diane—so understand your emotions about your dear birds. As you said, they are family. You have done the hard but loving thing. Sending you big hugs. No apologies needed for the tears. I cry over goldfish. 🫶
As for the downsizing, you are so right, it takes so much more energy and emotion than you realize. I’ve done it a few times now. It is like peeling an onion. Looking forward to hearing your future updates and progress! Glad to hear your health update as well. Thank you for sharing. 💞
Thank you for this update Diane. I have enjoyed your videos and emails for a long time, including your trips to Tivoli gardens way back! After a stressful time I hope 2026 continues to go well for you and your family.❤️
Oh Diane… i feel your pain for Tweet and Sparky… their little souls imprint on our hearts! Glad your health is generally “ok” 🙂 AI scammers are horrible… I’m sorry you are going through this.
Thanks so much for being transparent. Always great to hear real people tell real stories. We all have trials. The last part of last year was one trial after another for me. Last week I had foot surgery, and I’m hoping that now as I recover, life will finally start returning to normal!
2025 was a very “odd” year too for me…
We nearly sold our home and place… and it was deleted at the last moment.
Like you, we’ll put it back on the market for spring.
Like you, we won’t be able to bring our birds… no… horses (!) and we’ll need to rehome them in a nice place.
Of course the dogs are coiming with us.
Health issues as well, but for my husband… very scary…
My kids are young adults as well and they too have no projects on having babies.
But as Elizabeth has just said before, we are here, we are safe, and we are looking forward to the next chapter.
PS: like you, I’ve deleted Facebook Instagram and even Youtube from my phone and I can already feel my mental health has improved since.
Sorry for the bad english…
Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you for sharing Diane .
So pleased to know that your health is good now 🤗
I had been a little concerned about you , as you haven’t seemed your usual cheery self recently , but I knew that you had a lot going on in the background.
Totally understand about Tweet and Sparky , such a very difficult decision to make , but absolutely the best one for both of them , as you weren’t able to keep them in the way they needed and were used to ……big hugs coming your way .
Really sorry to hear about the fake videos …..how frustrating and upsetting that must be .
Good luck with the house sale and new apartment searching , I hope it all falls into place beautifully for you both .
Just wanted to say how lovely you looked in the video …I think your hair in particular looked great .
Also liking the new mike 😂
Hope you have a lovely week , take good care of yourself, and thank you as always for posting x
Hi Diane – Thanks so much for sharing this heartfelt video! I had tears in my eyes hearing you talk about Tweety and Sparky! I know that must have been hard for you but you did a wonderful thing for them in finding such a caring bird association. Also, my husband and I are in the very beginning stages of downsizing so hearing about your downsizing process is encouraging and helpful to hear. Thank you and take good care! ♥️😊
Thanks so much for sharing! Listening to you is like catching up with an old friend. 🩷 2025 was such a busy year is good and bad ways. Now Hubby and I are trying to double down on Zone cleaning for 2026. Your printables are helpful, as usual. We’ve been in our house for 20 years this year, and I’m trying to plan (way) ahead for selling our house, whenever in the future it happens. Thanks for sharing your journey.
You gave me a scare when you mentioned Tweet and Sparky and were so sad. So glad you were able to find a new home for them where they will be well taken care of. What do your drs say about your ice baths and swims? Do they have an effect on your heart? Glad to hear you are moving forward with the sale of the house and move. We did it last year and couldn’t be happier.
Hi Diane,
So glad to hear health issues are fine now. I think your birds are happy that you made this choice so thoughtful of them.
Last year it was the first full year we lived in our big old house, as we moved from a super small and tiny appartment with our kids. They now have their own bedrooms and are so happy. (We still need bigger furniture haha). I appreciate all your routine tips and love your motivational videos as I have to clean and keep up with much more in this house. I hope you will find a beautiful new and hygge appartment this year! Cheers to 2026😀
Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. We know you are a private person and we appreciate the effort you’ve made to share with us.
You did absolutely the best thing for Tweet and Sparky! They too are starting a new chapter of their lives ❤️
I’m glad you’ve gotten the care you need for your health. I admire your commitment to doing what’s necessary for yourself.
Here’s to a new start in 2026!!!
Tweet and Sparky will always be connected to you through the love expressed both ways. They are from the angelic world and express the unconditional love of that realm. Feel them with joy inside your heart – I believe you will see them again~ and know how much they love you still.
Diane I am so glad to hear of your updates and so sorry for your bird rehoming and health scares. I hope you will have a joyous and peaceful 2026 as you prepare for the move and life in the city. I have watched you for many years. Your upbeat attitude and “get it done” motivational fly lady plans got me thru and kept me sane during the COVID madness. Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing. You are a great example in continuing to live and grow and share. I appreciate your cheerfulness and positivity in the good and bad that life gives us.
Hi Diane, thank you for being so candid and open about your 2025 challenges. Health scares are difficult – you need to know what is going on but at the same time would rather not have to face the situation. (2024 was like that for me). Take comfort in the fact that you have done the right thing for your little birds and that they will be living their best life.
You are an inspiration with your decluttering. I have “courageous” thoughts about doing it myself then feel overwhelmed by the task at hand. When I do get some small task done though I always congratulate myself with a rah rah rah 🙂
Diane, your YouTube video today hit the mark for me and was such a blessing. I have been decluttering because my hubby and I are planning on moving to a senior apartment in a few years which means downsizing. We have lived in our house for 45 years which means there is a lot to declutter many items have a big emotional impact for me. Plus my cockatiel of 26 years died last year and I miss his chirps. Change is hard but thank you Diane for helping with these changes. Blessings to you and your family.
Oh Diane, I got teary with you. I love my two little budgies. Not the same kind of bird, but I fully understand how they are part of the family. You did a very kind thing for them, like a lovely retirement village for birds. Thank you for the update, we do care about you and it is nice that you share with your subscribers. Take care of yourself lets hope 2026 is a year full of happy memories.
Oh gosh Diane, 2025 was certainly a rollercoaster for you.💕
I felt tears prickling in my eyes too, when you were explaining about Tweety and Sparky. You put their interests first, and that’s a very brave thing to do. But, I totally understand why tears weren’t far away when you were talking about them. It shows just how much you love them. 🧡
I empathize completely with the emotional toll involved in letting go of treasured things in preparation for downsizing. I’m doing similar at the moment, and, although it’s exciting to move forwards, I feel so many memories can be wrapped up in some of the items we have to let go. To me, it often acts as a reminder how quickly time has passed, and that particular sections of our lives are now over. Definitely a mixed bag emotionally.💓
So glad that you are feeling better now and reassured that there is no problem with your heart. Having experienced similar, I know that it can really be a daunting experience. I totally agree that a health scare can really bring into focus what’s really important in our lives.
I felt your frustration with the company who stole your image! It sounded very time consuming trying to resolve the issue. I’m glad you’ve decided that you’ve done everything possible, and are not going to allow it to take up any more precious bandwidth in your head. That said, I still find it absolutely unbelievable that there is no way of regulating their unethical practices.
Thank you for sharing your life update, it’s comforting to appreciate that we all have difficult times, and we’re all in this game called ‘life,’ together.😊
I’m looking forward to your planned new videos particularly the wardrobe ones. Inspired by yourself, I’ve been following DYT system for around 6 months now ( although full transparency here- I ‘think ‘ I know my type but still slightly wavering between a couple of the types 😁).
Feels spring like here in Bath today, hope it starts to warm up for you in Copenhagen soon too. It’s felt like a very long winter, but the lighter and warmer days are on the horizon.🤗xx
Diane, you have been through so much! Each of those issues, health, moving, losing your bird babies, these are some of the most stressful things a person can go through! No wonder your heart objected! I marvel at your strength and wisdom! Sending love and peace!
Diane, you are the only person in the world who would share tearful updates about life while encouraging viewers to dust or de-clutter during your talk! 🥰
Thank you for your candor and compassion. We have all been waiting for more news about health issues and the BIG downsize, but we respect your privacy, of course.
Last year was a hard but ultimately healing year for me. I found solace in counseling, which was non-negotiable and absolutely vital for my well-being, and in consistent exercise, the magic pixie dust of good health. Strongly recommend both. Hugs and cheers!
Oh Diane, I have followed you for years and one reason is because of your big heart. It shows all the time but today it shined. You are such an amazing woman with so much going on and you stay positive through it all. Thank you for being you!
I am so sorry about Tweet and Sparky, animals become family members. You are a bright spot in my day and many others. The move into the city will be a nice change for you and your hubby, and even though there are changes in the FB landscape, your presence there matters. Thank you for the update, and see you soon.
Good luck and God bless your new journey for you and hubby! Prayers for your health, too! The Flylady System does help us all to keep moving forward , one baby step at a time! Thank you for always keeping us in step! 😊💞
Dear Diane,
I was very touched by your Video. 🫶
Felt with you missing your animal Family members. Some Years ago, the old Tom cat of my already passed away mother died and I was crying for weeks… So I totally understand that you are missing your birds!
Hope also the best for your Health!!!
My 2025 was Challenge too: my DH lost his Job and then his Health and now his Brain is getting worse….
I try to hold everything together and your upcheering YouTube presence helps me a lot❣️
Please do not stop doing your Videos!
And please forgive my poor English.
Bless you, so much going on for you and I could see how emotional this video was for you. Tweet and Sparky will be living their best lives, you absolutely did the right thing but just so hard for you. Thank you for the update best wishes !