Hey all, Happy Monday and Labor Day!
I hope youβre having a relaxing one and enjoying whatever you have planned (or not planned) for today.

Tomorrow I go back to work, and Iβm not starting just one, but two, jobs π
When it rains, it pours.
And I am ever-grateful.
What I also am grateful for is you guys!

I always thank you for reading my crazy thoughts and musings, but I want to let you know how much I truly do appreciate you!
When I started this blog, I never knew how far I would take it and that I would meet such amazing, awesome (yes, Iβm using the words!) and talented folks like yourself.
Its honor, a pleasure, and a privilege to be a part of your world.
Always.
Thank you π π
Yeah – who even knows if this notification is accurate?! π
Still, I appreciate you and all your support, always. It means the world to me.

Keep blogging. It’s nice knowing you. Happy Monday. Have a brilliant day today and all the best with work tomorrow. ππ€
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Thank you so much, Liz! π₯° π€ itβs a pleasure to know you and read your posts as well π and your words mean a lot since Iβve often thought of taking a break from it or just stopping (life stressors, you know)β¦so much appreciated, too for the well wishes on the new jobs π I hope your day is going well!
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Thank you Laura and thank you for reading my posts and commenting.
I am currently relaxing watching DVDs. Just relaxing until I have an early night. π
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Nice! What are you watching? I still need to watch that Jason Momoa film haha π seriously, when I get some free time. And youβre always welcome! π
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π Get round to watching it soon. π I watched it again last month before donating it to charity with other things. π
I have just bern rewatching some of my DVDs. I rewatched, Chasing Mavericks and I am just starting to watch again, Top G7n Maverick. π
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Nice! I loved the original Top Gun! Iβll have to check that one out too. And yes, definitely have to make time to watch it! π that was so nice you donated it to charity, I need to do that with some of my things
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I loved the original Top Gun too as well as Top Gun Maverick.
When I am done with DVDs, they go to charity. But unfortunately one had to go in the bin last night as disc damaged from playing too much. Coyote Ugly.
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Oh man, itβs been 100 years since Iβve seen Coyote Ugly! Good movie π youβre giving me lots of great ideas for movies I havenβt watched or either havenβt seen in a long time. Howβs the weather there? Itβs been rainy here which Iβm happy for since itβs not so hot.
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Drizzly weather here in parts. But humid. Thunderstorm was given out early this morning. But it’s not happened.
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Not too bad! Enjoy π
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Well done on 500k all time views!
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Thanks so much, Simon! π much appreciated π very grateful
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Always welcome Laura π
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Happy Labor Day, Laura! Congratulation on your blog accomplishments. And all the best in your jobs, both of them. Its a blessing to work. Amen!
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Happy Labor Day, Suzette! And thank you π so much appreciated π you are so right, too. I am blessed beyond measure. Amen, indeed! π
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You are most welcome, Laura. Peace to you!
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And the same to you! π
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Two jobs posted on Labor Day, a die hard ‘Caffeine Queen’ if I ever knew one! And a half million views, wowzers! You been kicking butt my friend. I hope you have a great day today and extremely fantastic start tomorrow for both the jobs. May continued success keep flowing into your cup of life.
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Thank you so much, Ernie! π so appreciated, and yes – I definitely got the crown π for the Caffeine Queen title I think! About to hit my third cup βοΈ βοΈ βοΈ right now! Lol π and I hope you have a great day too and I appreciate the well wishes for work tomorrow! π May you always have success as well (especially with the writing! Wooohoo! Peaceful insanity!)
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Woo Hoo indeed. π΅π΅π΅
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Congratulations Laura! Well deserved indeed. It is we who are fortunate to be graced with your presence. You are a constant beacon of fun, enjoyment and friendship for so many of us here. π
Good luck on your two new adventures! But be mindful not to take it too far. Stay happy and healthy always!
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Thank you so much, Kevin π your kind words really do mean so much to me π and thank you for the well wishes on the jobs, my head is spinning π΅βπ« lol π
I think Iβll definitely have to heed your warning
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Yes, don’t let it drive you under whatever you do. Trust me, it is not worth it even a little!
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Look at the “all time highlights” to check your number (fill in the bracketed area): https://wordpress.com/stats/insights/%5Byour site here].
I can’t promise it is accurate, but it has to be better than the notifications.
And… congrats!
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Ugh. Ugly look. The end should be: “/insights/[your site here]”
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Thank you! π it appears to be accurate, kinda looks like the display in the app – thanks for showing me this!
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No problem. Lemme know if you’re looking for anything else. π¦ββ¬
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Congratulations ππππ Laura. A major milestone reached. I’ll drink π· with you to the next 50000 views. It is a privilege to have met you on WP.
We all appreciate your imaginative posts, quirky mind and unconditional support. Thank you Laura π Good luck with the new jobs and stay healthy π
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Thank you so much, Chris π a glass of wine sounds good right about now after this chaotic day Iβve had lol π·
Itβs also a privilege to have met you π thank you. π I appreciate you and your support as well. Thank you for the well wishes and I pray you stay healthy too!
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Well done π€π₯
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Thank you so much, Sara π π€ π₯ so kind of you
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Youβre welcomeβ¦ Enjoy π₯π
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Congrats, Laura! π
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Thank you, T! π π much appreciated π©·
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Youβre most welcome. π€
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hi Laura , congrats! your consistency and hardwork has earned this
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Thank you so much!! π I appreciate your kind encouragement π
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Congratulations, Laura…a wonderful presence you are hereππ€
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Aww thank you Destiny π€ π₯° means so much to me π©· always appreciated π
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Congratulations to hitting 50,000 views on your blog.
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Thank you, Joseph!
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You are welcome.
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Haha ~ who other than ourselves, any more, knows our whole blogs aren’t deep fakes?…
I would observe that there seems to be a very significant resolution of old patterns and gear shifts to a new beginning on a higher level in your life. Congratulations! (And keep your eyes peeled for that last trip wire on the other side).
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Haha, thanks Ana. And yes, thatβs incredibly true! π thank you for your kind words π
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Wow. Congratulations! π
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Thank you so much, Kevin π
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Hey, Laura. It’s a pleasure to meet you here. You’re one of my online family π. Great Love from Nigeria π³π¬.
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A pleasure to meet you as well! And thank you π thatβs very kind of you to say π
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You’re welcome π.
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Oh wow congratulations on this amazing milestone π₯³ And all the best for both your jobs!
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Thanks so much π really appreciate that π and yes Iβm super excited haha π
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You’re so welcome, let us know how your first day was!
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I finally found Pooja G.
My former blog crashed. So, I lost all connections ππ
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Oh no, sorry about that. So glad we can reconnect though- I’ve followed you back π
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Thank you… Looking forward to your next blogππ
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Thanks βΊοΈ
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There’s this one other lady I wish to reconnect with
Bella…
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Belladonna?
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Yes…
Belladona
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The first week on a new job is always a period of adjustment. I hope all goes well and you find the work rewarding. Blessings to you, dear Laura.
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Thank you so much Mary π definitely a lot of information as all first days on the job are (or as you said, week) I appreciate that π I hope itβll be a good fit for me as well
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Congratz Lauraβ¦really love your imaginative and insightful postsβ¦.π€π
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Thank you, Sia π so incredibly kind of you to say π€ π I love your posts too! π
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Thanks dear..π€π..appreciate always..π€π·
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Congratulations Laura ! I wish you success πΈπΊπππ ππ
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Thank you so very kindly π wish you success as well π πββ¬ π
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Good show & keep going!πππͺπβββ….Jayπ
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Thank you Jay π always so appreciated π βοΈ βοΈ
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π π thank you
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Hey congrats!! I can only pray that one day I get that notification!
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Thank you Sharon! π You will. π I planted some lavender yesterday πͺ» love your garden photos!
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Thank you! Changes are a-coming!
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Bravo, Laura! π₯³ You’re doing great! ππ» So glad to join you; I appreciate our wonderful exchanges. ππ» Happy Labor Day and best wishes with your two jobs. β
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Thank you so much Michele π very grateful for your kind words π and I so do appreciate our exchanges as well π and thank you! βοΈ my brain is a little π΅βπ« haha π€£
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π I understand. π You’re very welcome. ππ
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I’m sure it’s accurate. You’re a dynamo! π Congratulations and strength to strength!
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Thank you β€οΈ I appreciate you so much! Today was a little crazy π
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That is truly amazing πππ₯³. Congratulations on a well deserved milestone.
Keep em’ coming and may your page keep growing.
Blessings To You today and always.
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Thank you so much Willie for your kindness π π may your page always be growing as well and stay blessed
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Congratulations Laura!! Amazing achievement and well deserved. Keep writing βοΈ
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Thank you so much Celina π very much appreciated β€οΈ love your beautiful writing π
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It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of your creative wordsβ¦ Your creativity and openness make this experience rewarding, and Iβm grateful for the connection weβve built through words, which have a brilliant vibration that connects everyoneππ»ππ»ππ»
Always be happy and blessedππ»ππ»ππ»
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Awww thank you! π you are always so positive and kind and that is truly a blessing π Iβm grateful as well, keep writing your beautiful words and sending out the positive energy π
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Congratulations Laura, well done.
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Thank you, Freddie π so appreciated π
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You’re welcome Laura.
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Congratulations Laura!!!! π₯³
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Thank you so much CJ!! π π woohoo π
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Congratulations!!! Keep up the wonderful work.
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Thank you very kindly π
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Congratulations!!
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Thank you! π
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With about a gazillion other blogs out there competing for ‘hits’ and the odd comment, you well deserve hearty Congrats on reaching the 50k mark. Well done, indeed. π
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Aww Cee Tee thank you! That is so nice of you to say, and really means a lot! π I really do appreciate the kindness π it means a lot for me to connect with everyone here
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Wow!! Congratulations Laura πππ
500kπππ well done π€π€β¨β¨
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Thank you so much Daisy! π you are so kind πΌ very grateful π much appreciated
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Congrats, good luck on the new jobs today!! Will keep good thoughts going your way.
You are a very talented, keep those words coming, I have enjoyed them. π
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Thank you so much Kimber for your well wishes and the positive thoughts! π awww thatβs so kind of you π means a lot, thank you. I love your writing! βοΈ
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Congratulations π keep going on πͺ with your creativity π
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Thank you so much, Priti π so kind of you to say π appreciate your encouragement!
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Iβm must be like 49,000 of these views, right!? ππ€¦π»ββοΈ
Be seriously, this is awesome! So proud of you and all your work. Stay amazing! π«Άπ»
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Thank you, Alex! π€£ π youβre too funny! Proud of you and your work as well! I tagged you in my recent post too π thanks again, Alex π always grateful
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Congratulations. Keep writing amazing content and keep fueling the fire of your creativity.
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Thank you so much! π you are so kind π always appreciated
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You welcome, Laura. π
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Wow, Laura! Congratulations!! That is amazing and so exciting ππ
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Thank you so much Jessica! Super kind of you to say! π π π
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50K! Congratulations. π» π
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Thank you so much Edward! π π βοΈ
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Congratulations
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Thank you so much π
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Wow
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Congratulationsπ
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Thank you kindly π π
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Congratulations Laura! Keep posting your great work β¨οΈβ¨οΈβ¨οΈ
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Thank you Steven π you do the same too! βοΈ βοΈ
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Congrats!
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Thank you Nicole π
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Congratulations π₯°
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Thank you so very kindly π
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This is huge. Congratulations on your achievements.
How old is this blog, if I may ask?
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Thank you π Iβve had this blog for 3 years now
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Congratulations, my friend! I wish you all the best!
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Thank you so much, Jarrick! Very kind of you π I wish you all the best as well π
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I love to see more of your work. If you’re in the mood for a good novel, feel free to check out my new author website: https://jarrickexumauthor.wordpress.com
I would love to hear from you!
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Thanks for sharing π
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Congratulations π
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Thank you so much π
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