Hello everyone,
I’m so sorry I’ve been so negative lately. I’ve definitely been in a mood, for many reasons but especially, for nothing. I just get like this sometimes. Overwhelmed and grumpy. Add being sick 3 times, with 3 different things in a little over a week, exam stress and blogging stress (because a few things and a few people have been bothering me) and you get me a tired, pessimistic, boring me. It’s just a few things, really. I’ve been really sensitive too. Anything can make me cry these days. I’m just having some weird days/weeks/months, but I’ll be just fine. I do feel so much better today. My stomach issues are gone, I have no sickness to report, thank God.
I’ve decided I won’t call my posts health for days journey while I’m picking up the pieces and getting back on track, which is probably going to be this week. So you get “I got this” as a tittle today.
I’m late with my Perfect Party Series, so I have decided I will pick it up next week, if you don’t mind. I’m sorry. I hate to delay things or to fail, I do. But I need some time to get updated on things, get this house back on track and organize a few things. These posts take time and so I’m going to take the next few days to write them and they will be published from Monday on, starting with the person that should have been featured yesterday. I hope you don’t get mad at me, friends. Especially those who are going to be featured. I’m sorry you have to wait another week.
I’m not one to pretend everything is okay and brush things off. I’m human and honest so, when I’m not feeling it, I let you know. Maybe it helps you a little? To know that you’re not alone, that everyone fails and has issues. Maybe you can relate to me if you’ve been having a rough day or week.
Do you have moments when everything just seems too much?
Anyway, today it’s Wednesday and I love my What’s Up Wednesday post, which was apparently created by Shay over at http://mixandmatchmama.com/.
The first time I’ve done it was because I read it over at Hannah‘s blog, so I always give credit to her. I believe some other girls are doing it, as Angela mentioned in her last post. So I should also mention Jenny, Britt (I’ve just discovered them through Angela) and my soul sister Lee. I had forgotten to mention my dear friend Cherylene because I didn’t remember she has done it, so I came back to add her. Sorry, Chery!!
If you like this kind of post, these are a few bloggers who do it, so go over and check it out. Angela has a fresh one up. She says she’s doing this once a month but I wish she would join me every Wednesday.
So, what’s up?
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week:
What I’m reminiscing about:
Nothing in particular. I miss school, though. I wish I could have been there this semester instead of studying on my own. I love going to class, listening to the teachers, taking notes, doing homework. Am I weird? I’m weird.
What I’m loving:
The weather. Crazy wind is almost gone, sun is shinning and it’s kind of hot too. Perfect for my plants and garden, perfect for my laundry, perfect to be outside, feeling the sun on my face for a minute.
What we’ve been up to:
Just watching movies, lately. Taking naps (Rosa and Rui), gardening. Rui says we’ll have ripe tomatoes in about a week. Yay!!
What I’m dreading:
Cleaning the whole house, folding a bunch of laundry, German.
What I’m working on:
The garden, getting things back on track (were they ever?).
What I’m excited about:
Studying. Going to the beach soon.
What I’m watching/reading:
We’ve been watching movies. We watched Get Out on Monday, The Day After Tomorrow (for the 100th time) yesterday (sorry, that sentence is weird). I think we’re watching Cinderella Man today, because it’s part of my American Cinema list for the exams. By myself I’ve only been watching random TV shows, such as Married At First Sight (shame on me), Adoption Stories and Medical detectives on CBS Reality. I also watch Ink Master with Rui because he likes it, although he has 0 tattoos. I’m also watching YouTube videos.
What I’m listening to:
The washer. Literally. Not some cool band.
What I’m wearing:
Old H&M staff t-shirt from when I worked there, old Primark dark blue sweatpants and Havaianas flip-flops, with pink socks. Shame on me so much!!
What I’m doing this weekend:
Studying? Blogging? Don’t know yet.
What I’m looking forward to the next month:
When exams are finished and I can start focusing on getting my driver’s license.
What else is new:
My mom has got a new kitty. Her name is Daisy and she’s super cute.
You don’t have a drivers license? I didn’t know that! Also Daisy is soooo cute! 😍 Let me know if you ever need to chat. 💖😘
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I don’t 😦 I’ve been meaning to take it since I was eighteen. I’ve been enrolled in several schools, I’ve lost money I had paid because it expired haha And I need it so much now. I live 2 km away from any kind of transportation, down the hill lol She is so cute and she is so sassy! She tries to play with my mother’s big cat Gatsby and she hisses at him. Thank you for saying that, honey 🙂
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Well good luck! I’m sure you’ll pass with flying colors!! 💖 And I’m here for you anytime!
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Yay we finally got to see Daisy! 😀 Glad to know that the stomach issues are gone. I’m sure that you’ve got this. Everyone has these moments when you feel like it’s getting too much for you. Take a deep breath. It’s going to be alright. Things fall apart just before they fall in place. We’re rooting for you. Take care, dear. ❤🙂
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You’re always so sweet, my friend. I’ll be fine. I’ve just had a rough couple of days. I’m all better now and have more energy too. Hope you’re having a nice week, love. ❤
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I’m so glad to hear that! 😊 I’m having a nice week. Take care, darling. ❤😊
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Glad to know you’re feeling better, Chey. And take all the time you need. We don’t mind. We’re all human. We all get bad days sometimes. It’s what makes life fun for me – the moods.
P.S. I love Daisy. ❤ ❤
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Honey, what makes life fun for you is you!! You’re so much fun and so positive and lively 🙂 You’re one of a kind.
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😭😭 Thank you, Chey. Your words are making me teary. 😭
Yes. I can be too mushy at times.
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You cry, my beautiful baby ❤
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😭😭😭
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I’ve been having messed up emotions too of late. I’m getting the hang of it now and I even had to write a post about it to feel better. I’m glad you do feel better. We all have to keep fighting.
Stay strong dearie. You got this!
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Thank you so much for sharing. I hope things get better for you as well. Sending a big hug and lots of strength your way. ❤
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Thanks love. 🙂
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It seems like you have “got this”! Just chill all will happen in time Chin up chick you’ll be fine xx
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Thank you so much!! I’ve got this 🙂
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AHHHHH your Mum’s new kitten is ADORABLE!! *faints*
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Oh honey, I know how much you love kittens. Daisy would love you and lick your whole face (she does that to my mom). ❤
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Yeah, Ive definitely not been quiet about it!😂 Awwww even thinking about that makes me so happy! I’m such a cat lady at heart…a cat lady without cats😂
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Glad your feeling better Cheila! I feel you on blogging being stressful which is something I realised a couple weeks ago for me personally. I started getting upset that such a fun hobby was causing such ‘un-fun’ moments for a lack of a better word. So I ditched my schedule which was 4 pm here in Australia Wednesday’s and Sunday’s. I’m so very glad I did as when I go to write posts now I feel so much more free rather than OMG I have to get this done in only an hour,etc. Also realising that hatters are gonna hate and you can’t please everyone has really helped me. I’m simply just sharing this with you to hopefully encourage you. 🙂 I hope your exams go well too! Many Blessings, Grace. ❤
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Thank you so much for sharing, Grace. I feel that now that I try to be more consistent with blogging schedules and such and trying to look more “professional” the stress is building up. Maybe the problem is there. Thank you for always being so kind. May you have a blessed week. ❤
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Don’t apologise- I think it’s great that you are open with us and that you don’t hide your bad days- that’s what makes you a great blogger! Even if the last few weeks were not so good, I’m sure the next few will be amazing. Feel better ❤️
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Thank you, Minty!! Have an amazing week and even better weekend ❤
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There is no need to apologize when you feel down. You are entitled to how you feel. I wish there was some magical thing I could tell you that would make it all better but we both know it doesn’t work that way, been there done that. When I’d get that way, I tell myself it’s like having a cold, it shows up, you have it, and it will run it’s course. That’s the best advice I can give. Bright side, you’ll have tomatoes next week 😉
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You’re always so kind to me, Margaret. You’re a true friend! Oh yes, having your own tomatoes is definitely a reason to be happy. They’re fresh and organic and we saw them grow and ripe 🙂
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That’s very kind of you to say, Cheila :):) Put a huge smile on my face 🙂
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I have to agree with Margaret…take care of yourself first. Wishing you all the best and hugs to you.
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Thank you so much, Sharon. You’re really sweet!
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Don’t let blogging be unfun. It’s a hobby. You do achieve so much and good you write lists of what achieved. I have had to write a list today of what I achieved, starting with that I got up because it was one of those days.
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You’re so right, my friend. I just have such a difficult mindset where I see everything as work. I run my house like a business, I try to make everything productive. And I’m like that in general, no rest for me. Blogging used to be so much fun and it still is, but then perfectionism gets in the way. I want to do everything and to do it well. It’s impossible, there’s only one of me. I’m sorry you had a rough day. Getting up IS an achievement. Some people can’t even do that, you’re strong. Tomorrow will be a much better day. ❤
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Daisy’s cute. I quite like this idea of What’s Up Wednesday. There’s music in everything around us, non? Even something as prosaic as the washer. You could invent something like the washer rhythm. I sense potential here C xx
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Oh yes. The Washer Song might be pretty cool. You should definitely do What’s Up Wednesday!! I have a postcard and a letter for you, dear. I’m waiting for you to email me with a new address
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Oooh I am excited 🙂 I shall send my address to you in a couple of days my love. I am doing a jig to the Washer Song right now. And I shall get going with the What’s Up Wednesday then 🙂
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Scuse me for jumping in this convo, but I want to point out that all the babes and toddlers I teach do actually dance to the washer machine. It is indeed rhythmic.
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You do not need to excuse your sweet self 😛 Hahaha hmm I must say we have hit upon a formula here which you can market. Excellent plan.
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we should create a company!! Angela, Cheila and Arundhati, washing machine dancing consultants
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I shall be right at the back, supplying fainting and hungry dancers with popcorn and cookies (if there are any left after I am done)
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No way we would leave YOU in charge of snacks!! I’m the fat one but you eat like an Olympic swimmer.
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Maybe I am a closet swimmer. Have you thought of the possibility? Mindboggling.
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I can imagine you winning a gold medal of some kind. I had thought “biggest popcorn eater” but “fastest 100 meters” works too
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Only I might excuse myself. I have to live to eat the popcorn.
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Um excuse me? May I have a cookie or two? I will dance for cookies and popcorn.
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I wouldn’t dance for cookies and popcorn but give me some chocolate and I’ll tango for you 🙂
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It’s a good thing we won’t have to do a dance battle over the cookies 🙂 Thank goodness for our variety as individuals. You’ll have to talk to Arundhati about the chocolates. She’ll be consulting the budget, I’m sure. Good luck!
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Oh gosh, you dance well right from what I remember? Then no cookies and popcorn. We need someone for the girls to look upto.
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I was promised cookies and popcorn and I will have it! This is America!
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She’s hoarding the cookies. You better fight for your rights!
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Quick! I need torches and pitchforks.
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Ah but who promised you those? Not I. And I, missy have been put in charge by myself. This is taking place somewhere in Portugal/New Zealand. So the last claim stands void.
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Oh here comes the corporate jargon 🙂 You’ve learned well and I am only a Padawan. However, you did state that you’d be doling out cookies and popcorn to exhausted dancers, and I plan to be excessively exhausted. Claim brought back to life.
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You are stubborn my young Padawan. We shall probably just give you 10 fluffy pieces of popcorn and a cookie if the others (I) shall not complain too much.
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🙂 I’ll try and bribe you for more, but I have a feeling you’ve got a certain number of cookies with your name on it. And 98% of the popcorn bag!
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Slander she claims and walks away whistling (though she has yet to learn the art of whistling)
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You’re a nut, lol
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😛
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Wow, you girls are good at this
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Now I know how to calm my toddler one day!! Just drop a load in the wash and it’s a dance party hahaha You’re the best ange
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It’s weird but it does work 😂
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A vacuum cleaner running or a floor fan works wonders to put them to sleep. Something about that white noise is pure magic.
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Thank God I know smart, experienced moms!! One day I’ll remember all of your advice and it will grant me a few extra hours of sleep ❤
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Here’s to more time to sleep!
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Yours are old enough to let you sleep now, aren’t they?
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Oh yes, 12 and 9. They sleep more than me! It’s fantastic 😄
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There’s just something about white noise that helps them sleep. It’s so weird. I wonder who first discovered that..
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” I can’t hear this damn baby anymore” *turns on vacuum cleaner so they can’t hear baby*… “ohh, he’s quiet now”
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Sounds about right 😂
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I just remember vacuuming while Austin was screaming his lungs out and then it was dead silent 30 seconds later. He was in a sleep trance. We would run to the vacuum any time he was being super cranky.
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Daisy is beyond adorable!! Please take all the time you need to feel better and get back on track. It will all be alright 😊❤ xx
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Thank you so much, Amelia!! ❤
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It’s okay 😊💕 xx
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Daisy is so cute !! Also I’m so sorry you’re feeling like this and I hope you get back on track soon ❤️
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Thank you, Amelie. I’m feeling better already. Being sick back to back just made me so grumpy and tired. Daisy is so sweet and is being spoiled by my parents and sister. She was adopted into a family where animals are treated as children 🙂 Lucky kitty
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I know how you feel, I’ve been sick the past couple days and it just makes you so mad at the world 😦 And I’m so jealous 😦 that cat is adorable and she is very lucky 🙂 And I hope you get all the way better soon 🙂
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I hope you’re feeling better by now. ❤
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Apparently sleeping and taking a bunch of medicine is a good remedy 🙂 and thank you !! ❤️
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Daisy is a cutie! And I’m happy to hear that you’re feeling better. ❤
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Thank you, my sweet friend. Daisy is really cute and sassy and happy 🙂
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You’re not alone there! I had laryngitis two weeks ago and then got my wisdom teeth out last week and this week it’s my time of the month! So it wasn’t exactly all at once, but I haven’t been able to catch a break. Glad to see a pic of the kitty (: v cute
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Oh, girl!! Do they do body transplants yet? We should apply for one lool We’ll both be fine next week. I hope you have the best week ever, after three really uncomfortable ones. Sending love and positive vibes your way, dear. ❤
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Thank you so much! Yeah, we’ll be back to normal next week *fingers crossed*
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Glad you’re feeling better! Hope those people stop bothering you…sounds alarming!
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Thank you, dear. Nothing too bad, just some annoyances. I hope you’re having a great week! ❤
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Hey! Sounds like your days are slowly coming to a middle, which is good to hear 🙂
As for doing the What’s Up Wednesdays, I feel like not enough happens each week for me to write one, which is why I originally wanted to do it once a month. My life is fairly routine. However, in two weeks, I’ll see if anything exciting has happened, then maybe I’ll up it to every two weeks instead of once a month. Sound like a good compromise? Yes, no, maybe? 😀
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Oh yes, as long as I know what you’re doing/eating/buying/wearing we’re fine honey!!
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May I make a suggestion? Go out of your way to start a checklist. As the week progresses, look at what you have nothing interesting happening in so far and try to find a way to check it off the list by doing something in that category within a few days. Does that make sense?? In other words, try to consciously do something interesting in each category every two weeks.
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That’s some pretty sound advice actually Lyz. Thanks! 😄 Things could use shaking up every couple of weeks.
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I’m glad you like it, darlin.
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I always love to read your post..lovely..that kitty is adorable
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You’re really sweet, Lathi. She is, and playful too. My mom’s big cat is really happy about his new little friend 🙂
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I hope you start to feel more like yourself soon. There’s no shame in taking some time off for yourself, that’s perfectly healthy. If others don’t understand, oh well. If the subjects are interesting I look forward to studying and look forward to going to class at all, so I can relate.
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Thank you so much, my dear!! Such kind words! Yay for us girls who like to study! 🙂
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anytime 🙂 & yes go us.
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What’s Up Wednesday is a cool idea. It is a chance to clear your mind and get what you are feeling off your chest. Moods and emotions are fluid. They come and go. Keep writing. Keep sharing. Enjoy fun and beautiful things like Miss Daisy.
I know I am a day late but I just have to share what I would have said yesterday if I had not been swamped with baling hay and kiddos ball schedules.
One of my greatest dreams came true last week. I visited Nashville with my mom and sisters and, when offered, I took the opportunity to sing on the stage of the Grand Old Opry. My voice was a bit shaky at first but finished strong. I think I am still euphoric from the experience. Please accept some of my joy and energy.
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Never mad at you for being human💗 many of us are going through the same so we understand. At least I do. Take your time getting the posts back on track.
Daisy is ADORABLE!😻💛💛
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