I never find it easy to say things about myself and yet blogging about my life seems the natural thing to do. Oh, I get upset and happy, teary and optimistic like other people do; it’s just that I think my lows are lower and my highs peak above the rest. Anyway, writing about feelings is much more comfortable than actually telling them to someone. I always fear the rejection I might face then.
So, here I am, talking to an anonymous audience, laying my soul bare and telling you stuff I wouldn’t dare tell others. I’d love to see your comments, and hope you will be as honest with these as I am in my writing. If you want to criticise, please do. I can only grow by taking note of that, although I have one teeny request: don’t reject, just say it with kindness.
I love blogging because I am fascinated by people. It makes me realise how different – and how similar – we are to one another. We all feel pain. We all cry. And boy, do we enjoy a good laugh!
Well, that’s me: a mother, a woman, an amateur photographer,a small business owner and a writer.
You answered my question today, before I had a chance to come to your “about” page…glad to hear that you’re “under the influence”, maybe those dark clouds will lift!
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blog Award. It’s okay if you choose not to accept the nomination, just know that your blog has touched me. If you choose to accept the award, here are the guidelines: http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/versatile-blogger-award/
I have nominated you for the Commenter Award because you are one of my top 6 commenters. If you choose to accept the rules are on my post: http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/the-commenter-award/. If you do not choose to accept, that’s okay. Just know I enjoy your comments.
Thanks for visiting me! My grandmother, Helen McCook, was an art teacher and a porcelain doll maker. Handcrafted every last piece from the clay to the moulds to the hand sewn bodies and clothes. Amazing skill… kind of a lost art I would guess. Good for you for keeping it alive!
Thank you so much for the comment. Nice to hear about your grandmother. There aren’t that many porcelain doll makers around anymore. Thank you too for the visit.
Thank you for following my blog. Time seems to be compressed lately. I awake today feeling so grateful for my life and all its’ blessings so I decided to start thanking people. Blog-pals are important to me. Hugs to you- Mae
Its holidays and its time for presents! I have nominated your blog for an award… Want to know which award? Surprise! Visit the following link to know your award and grab it if you like it…
Let this New Year be the one, where all your dreams come true, so with a joyful heart, put a start to this year anew. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year 2013.
Hope, I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award because I sense that you have a lot of pain inside, and yet, when I visit your blog, you offer only encouragement, and when you visit other blogs, you almost always leaves a *hug*. I think perhaps you don’t even realize just how special your *hugs* are. They inspire others to want to be kinder and more caring, and doesn’t the world need a lot more people like you?
The rules for accepting the nomination are found here:
Ok, I just love the name of your blog. I will follow any happy hugger! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and liking my post on Love over at Radical Amazement. Look forward to seeing more of you!
Interesting blog you have here. I hear you on blogging for therapy, that was the main reason I started and it’s one of the reasons I continue (but no longer the main one). Thanks for the visit!
I’m with you…Blogging is the best therapy. I would think making pottery would also be good therapy? I’m looking forward to reading more of your blog. 🙂
I love blogging, Lori and it has made my life so much better in so many ways. Pottery is also wonderful therapy, but when you’re doing it for yourself and do not have any sort of deadline 🙂
Thank you for popping over and reading 🙂
*hugs*
I like it, and it is funny, you have problems talking about yourself on that about page, but in your posts we get to know you much better and you are honest about yourself so easily. So no worries , I know more about you through your posts than this page. And as summary, you are an amazing, honest, wonderful soul. Sending you my love and a very special hug! Ute
Hey, I nominated you for the Versatile blogger award, If you don’t accept awards I completely understand But the rules say I have to inform the people I nominate so yea
Btw, I hope you are okay…I read your post about that guy snooping around your property! I hope you decide later on maybe to buy something better than a few shock sticks… Now I won’t stop worrying =/ haha
I recently found your blog and I’m really enjoying it. I was given the Liebster Award by a new friend and I am paying it forward by giving it to a few new blogs I follow. I am including your blog in my list. Details are on my page. Keep up the great work!
Esperanza, perhaps this will help with the dreams…I have nominated and awarded you the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award.” No pressure to follow the rules, to respond or just accept. Just thought you might like to know you came to my mind. Here’s the link: http://chasingrabbitholes.com/2013/04/24/golden-letter-a/
Hi, I just nominated you for an award (and I was required to let you know in a comment!) – I nominated you because your blog makes me smile, makes me think… I love keeping up with what you’re up to!
I had to read this and say, we all somewhere have that space inside us which is ours yet we want to share it without getting stopped. Thank you for your perseverance and patience bringing us that part of yours to the world. I hope this keeps you powered up for the best.
Joining your world of fan followers. Another happy hugger but more in real life 🙂
Hugs and Happiness – they all go along together.
> 🙂 <
We build as we along and thank you for being here. Glad to have found you . Hugs n Happiness 🙂
🙂
Hi, I hope you remember me from our interactions through Daily Prompts.
Today I thought about inviting you to my blog ‘Things To Rave About’ (http://toraveabout.com).
I used to write on ‘Beyond Beauty Tips’ and recently moved to my own domain. Hope to see you there, Hope! *hugs*
I know you’re away for a bit, but I’ve just nominated you for the Sunshine and WordPress Family awards. Feel free to accept or not, but it was really just a way to thank you for being part of my little WordPress family!
The nomination is here – http://dralimanonlife.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/ill-have-them-both-thanks/
Ooh, you’re back, you’re back! I’m not sure what you were doing but I hope everything was good!
Thanks drali 🙂 You are so kind 🙂
*hugs*
Hi there!
Thanks for visiting my blog and for liking my Weekly Photo Challenge: Curiosity post 🙂
I just love the little kitten – makes me think that’s what my little Cliffy would have looked like at that age 🙂 I adopted him when he was already a year old so I never saw him as a tiny baby.
I’m glad you like the pictures of him, he has grown a little bigger now too and will post updates. I think he probably does look like your Cliffy when he was a kitten, so many of the little kittens look alike, it seems as they grow older that there natures determine the way they look, in attitude and expression that is 🙂
*hugs*
Thank you for passing by my blog – it means a lot to me, besides the fact that I now get to read your blog and take a look at your fabulous photography! I too find it so much easier to express my feelings in writing – verbally I get tongue-tied, or blurt things out every way but the way I want them to come out – I guess, we are similar in our differences !
I love the way you write, its like I’m just sitting beside you and having a conversation with an old friend. Thanks for sharing your inner thoughts. I’ll be sitting beside you once in awhile, hope this doesn’t sound creepy to you 🙂
Blessings,
You have a wonderful blog here and I thank you for sharing. Writing is truly therapeutic, and can many people that we don’t even know.You have a beautiful heart. God willing check out my blog when given the opportunity.Many blessings to you.
Hi,
I am so glad that I came across your blog. Me too blog about my difficulties with depression. The way you expressed your motive behind blogging sounds like my own words! If some one asks me why do I blog, that is exadtly what I would like to say; but I could not formulate it the way you did. Perhaps that higlights how similar we are!!
I liked the name of the blog: happyhugger. I like hugging. in my blog when I am writing to people I send them a hug. I like to hug people; I am hugger too. It is a great way of expressing our love to one another. No words can communicate the love one express and communicates through hugs.
Looking forward for your posts. Take care.
Hug,
Niranjan
It seems we are quite similar then, Niranjan. So glad you popped over to my blog for a visit and I also hope that some of what I have written may be beneficial to you.
*big hugs*
well so far, it’s been my pleasure to look you up first and then go on my way…i even started something small on my own again…all because of you…cant get it to go anywhere yet, not like the old days! Maybe i’ll not reach blogging like in those days again…i try to live it these days….
Have the most wonderfull day you…every day…and thank you for your blogs, they are beautifull…
Nice to meet you. I stopped in to thank you for visiting my blog and clicking “like”. I was pleasantly surprised to find your blog a very nice one. I see we have some of the same interests. I will follow your blog and get to know you better and you are always welcome to at my corner. Hugs, Mag
Thanks for having a look on my blog and for your ‘Like’ of my picture for the weekly photo challenge. I like your photo of the rose as well. It’s very lovely 🙂 Have a great day!
On behalf of the Through Harold’s Lens Creative Team, my trusty sidekick Mr. SLR Nikon, his brother Mr. Pen Pal and myself, we truly appreciate your enjoyment. And, none of us swear. We wash our hands, clean our nails and only use conditioner in our hair. Except for Mr. SLR Nikon. He is bald.
Your blog is really nice and your style of writing is marvellous. Keep writing I will surly visit you blog time and again.
Thank you for being a part of my little community.
God bless.
………….KABBYIK MITRA, INDIA
On behalf of the Through Harold’s Lens Creative Team, my trusty sidekick Mr. SLR Nikon, his brother Mr. Pen Pal and myself, we truly appreciate your enjoyment. We hope you continue to join us on our journeys.
Hi Happy Hugger: I’m new to blogging at 71 oops! TMI….Just wanted to share my story & poems! I love your freshness & delightful humor!
Any suggestions on how I might jazz up Heart Songs?
I really do have a lighter funnier side of me!
I’m a doting grandmother of 6 and love my cat sooo much, does this win me some brownie points?
Blessings and hugs
Caroljunel @ Heart Songs
Hello, I understand everything you say in this introduction. Especially the highs and lows.
I also blog with my heart but perhaps I am more reserved than you are.
I will try to participate in ‘the pet of the week’ posts. I have so many photos of my life with pets.
Take good care, best to you and yours, Vera
Very interesting blog! A potter and mould maker? The only time I made a mould was for foundry class. Incidentally,
I love chocolates, but now I can only stomach the bitter ones – 85% cocoa and above! The rest is too sweet for me.
I love your positive spirit…it is contagious.:) Your pet photos are awesome as well. Nothing like cats and dogs to show you how to really get the most out of life!
Your blog is so beautiful — great shots, lovely textures and colors. And I like how you just open yourself up in the About section. Good job! Best wishes for continuing the journey so the rest of us can be a part of it.
OH, I GET UPSET AND HAPPY, TEARY AND OPTIMISTIC LIKE OTHER PEOPLE DO; IT’S JUST THAT I THINK MY LOWS ARE LOWER AND MY HIGHS PEAK ABOVE THE REST.
And welcome to my world too.
Your bio gives me an insight of you as a person.
Stay Beautiful.
you have a great blog name – that;s for sure – but also a great blog 🙂 ❤ – I have been following for a while, but had to stop by and leave a comment here 🙂
Thanks so much for following our blog, Oh, the Places We See. It’s great to read your About page — how lovely that you are a dollmaker. I’ve thought at times I would like to try that, but haven’t. Post some of them for us to see. Best wishes for happy hugging, happy blogging, and a happy life all around. http://ohtheplaceswesee.com
I can’t believe that I’ve never read your ‘about’ page, as I’ve been following you for so many years. I feel I know you pretty well, and am really glad that we’ve become blogging buddies. xx hugs
Thank you for stopping by and liking my post. I like your blog. Animals, photography and insights. Nice to meet you, I will pop by again to see and learn more. In love and light Cheryle
Hey there Hope! I’m doing a project where I’m following ten exciting, fresh, and interesting bloggers each day for the month of March 2015, and you’re today’s #10! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Have a good one!
Namaste. My soul honors your soul. I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides. I honor the light, love, truth, beauty & peace within you, because it is also within me. In sharing these things we are united, we are the same, we are one. Cancel reply
Hope* the happy hugger 
I can’t believe I’m the first to comment here, but I have a question: Are you a hairy potter?
Hehehe! Nope, definitly not a hairy potter, just a potter 🙂
Hopestar it is time you put something interesting on your about page!
Hehe 🙂 I’ll do that soon gb 🙂
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You have a lovely blog! Keep inspiring with your posts! 🙂
Subhan Zein
Thank you so much Subhan, you’re very kind.
*hugs*
Thanks for following my blog!!
Thanks for following mine too 🙂
I hear you on blogging being therapy. I am starting to think of it as my support group. 🙂
It is almost like a support group Currie Rose, how right you are.
*hugs*
🙂
You answered my question today, before I had a chance to come to your “about” page…glad to hear that you’re “under the influence”, maybe those dark clouds will lift!
The “under the influence” seems to have started working now 🙂
*Hugs*
Yay!!!!
Writing is very therapeutic. 🙂 And that’s awesome you make dolls. My mama used to make dolls and women’s underwear when I was a kid.
Lovely PAZ. Did your mom make porcelain dolls?
thank you for following my blog, Im now following your love everything about it. Hugs!
Thanks so much Doris.
*hugs*
Very nice to “meet” you! And what a pleasure to have found your blog 🙂 Looking forward to reading more 🙂
Anne
Thank you so much Anne, you’re very kind.
*Hugs*
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blog Award. It’s okay if you choose not to accept the nomination, just know that your blog has touched me. If you choose to accept the award, here are the guidelines: http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you so much Genie.
*hugs*
🙂
Congrats on the nomination and I agree. Blogging is GREAT therapy
Thank you so much 🙂
*hugs*
You’re more than welcome. From what I have read the award was much deserved.
I love your blog… I’ve nominated you for a blog award!
http://thewayhome.me/2012/06/13/one-lovely-blog-award/
Thank you so much james.
*hugs*
I have nominated you for the Commenter Award because you are one of my top 6 commenters. If you choose to accept the rules are on my post: http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/the-commenter-award/. If you do not choose to accept, that’s okay. Just know I enjoy your comments.
Thanks so much Genie.
*hugs*
I don’t suppose you had Xaviera Hollander in mnd at all when you came up with your blog name?
Oh, you talking about “The Happy Hooker” :), no…not at all.
keep writing, keep sharing, and keep making this world beautiful. cheers.
Thank you so much Neeraj.
Thanks for visiting me! My grandmother, Helen McCook, was an art teacher and a porcelain doll maker. Handcrafted every last piece from the clay to the moulds to the hand sewn bodies and clothes. Amazing skill… kind of a lost art I would guess. Good for you for keeping it alive!
Thank you so much for the comment. Nice to hear about your grandmother. There aren’t that many porcelain doll makers around anymore. Thank you too for the visit.
Thank you for following my blog. Time seems to be compressed lately. I awake today feeling so grateful for my life and all its’ blessings so I decided to start thanking people. Blog-pals are important to me. Hugs to you- Mae
How sweet of you Mae, thank you too…
*hugs*
Never get involved in many businesses because it causes depression. Choose one field you enjoy most and focus on it 🙂 Best wisher
Thanks Nafees 🙂
*Hugs*
welcome 🙂 Can I know about your personal life if you dont mind to tell. I’m interested
Simply love this blog!
Thanks so much Brett 🙂
*Hugs*
I have just nominated your awesome blog for the Beautiful Blogger Award 🙂
Have a look at http://mridubala.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/beautiful-blogger-award/
😀 😀 😀
Thanks so much, will pop over there 🙂
*hugs*
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Your blog is beautiful. To say thanks I am nominating you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award. http://wp.me/p2jC53-Q1
This is so kind og you, thank you so much 🙂
*hugs*
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Hey happyhugger! I love how you keep it real ^^ got a couple of awards for you http://theeclecticeccentricshopaholic.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/reality-blog-award/
Of course, you may choose not to participate; it’s all good ^^ xo
Thank you so much kz 🙂
*hugs*
Just wanted to let you know I nominated you for The Liebster Award! Check out the rules on my post (http://gegallas.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/the-liebster-award/). Congratulations! 😀 Best, G. E.
Thanks so much, will pop over 🙂
*hugs*
Hi…thank you for liking my post on my blog..:)
My pleasure, thanks for the visit 🙂
*hugs*
Thank you for stopping by and like a post. I enjoyed reading some of your postaday posts!
My pleasure and thank you for the visit too. Glad you enjoyed a few posts 🙂
*Hugs*
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hi sweet happy hugger! i’ve presented you with the super sweet blogging award! ^^ http://theeclecticeccentricshopaholic.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/the-super-sweet-blogging-award/ congrats! ^^ *hugs* kz
Thanks so much kz 🙂
*hugs*
Just as a “thank you” *blushes*
http://chosenvoice.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/free-hugs/
Thank you so much too 🙂
*hugs*
Your blog has inspired me this year. Therefore, I have nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger of the Year Award.You will find all of the details at http://throughharoldslens.com/2012/12/20/inspiring-blogger-award-presented-to-through-harolds-lens-2/ . Congratulations! Harold
Thank you so much Harold 🙂
*hugs*
Hope&Happiness— grows only when shared!! 🙂
Happy Blogging!!
Thank you 🙂
Wishing you happy blogging too 🙂
*hugs*
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From Australia with love, Merry Christmas
Thank you so much 🙂
Its holidays and its time for presents! I have nominated your blog for an award… Want to know which award? Surprise! Visit the following link to know your award and grab it if you like it…
http://ganeshraam.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/happy-holidays-happy-new-year/
Thank you Ganesh 🙂
*hugs*
🙂
Hi .. I’ve nominated your blog for 4 different awards. Please take a peek at them here whenever you get a moment! 🙂
http://randomuzings.wordpress.com/2012/12/29/awards-night/
Thank you Muzer, that is so sweet of you. Will pop over.
Hugs
Let this New Year be the one, where all your dreams come true, so with a joyful heart, put a start to this year anew. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year 2013.
Thank you Maxima, wishing you the very best for the New Year too! 🙂
*hugs*
Hi, Happy new year! Keep hope close to your heart and hug at every opportunity.
Thanks so much, I will do so 🙂
*hugs*
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Hello! I enjoy your blog so much, and I’ve nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World bloggers award. Here’s the link to my post: http://allthosesmallthings.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/feels-like-an-oscar-nomination/
Love.. 😀
Thank you so much Viva, I appreciate the nomination 🙂
*hugs*
So, you are a creator 🙂
Yep, I am 🙂
*hugs*
Oh you mould, god has molded your face so beautifully
Thanks for following my blog, be in touch
Thank you 🙂
*hugs*
Another nomination for you, as I find you inspiring, as are all the ladies patient enough to still deal with those of us who are not of the divine gender. *Big hugs*
http://birchpoet.wordpress.com/awardsnominations/very-inspiring-blogger/
Thank you.
Thank you so much 🙂
*hugs*
Hope, I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award because I sense that you have a lot of pain inside, and yet, when I visit your blog, you offer only encouragement, and when you visit other blogs, you almost always leaves a *hug*. I think perhaps you don’t even realize just how special your *hugs* are. They inspire others to want to be kinder and more caring, and doesn’t the world need a lot more people like you?
The rules for accepting the nomination are found here:
http://burningfireshutinmybones.wordpress.com/2013/01/05/very-inspiring-blogger-award-nomination/
Thanks you so much Cheryl, this is so sweet of you and your kind words mean so much to me.
*hugs*
Hi! Thanks for liking my gallery. Really appreciate it. I hope your weekend has been lovely so far, and I’m looking forward to following your blog 🙂
hugs to you!
It was my pleasure, thank you 🙂
*hugs*
Great blog and usually i would just like things but i’m commenting to receive one of those hugs everyone else seems to have gotten 😀
*smiles* Well here a *hug* for you too zakky 🙂
hehe thank you *hugs* have an awesome week ahead 🙂
Wishing you the same 🙂
I love reading your blogs. I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. http://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/the-versatile-blogger-award/ This was my first award and I hope you will accept and display it with honor.
Blessings,
Debra
Thank you so much for thinking of me for this award 🙂
*hugs*
You are welcome. I love your blog! “HUG”
Thank you 🙂
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I didn’t see this one prominently displayed on your home page yet, and since you are definitely deserving of it, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award: http://thematticuskingdom.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/drum-roll-please/
Thank you so much for the nomination dj 🙂
*hugs*
Thanks for liking my post. I’m still getting to know your blog, but it looks interesting. Happy blogging. Margie.
Thanks Margie 🙂
*hugs*
Ok, I just love the name of your blog. I will follow any happy hugger! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and liking my post on Love over at Radical Amazement. Look forward to seeing more of you!
Thank you Amy and it was my pleasure 🙂
*hugs*
Everybody could use a Hug! Keep up your good work!
Thanks so much and I will 🙂
*hugs*
It is good to know you aren’t alone, isn’t it? I add my hug too.
It is and thank you 🙂
*hugs*
Interesting blog you have here. I hear you on blogging for therapy, that was the main reason I started and it’s one of the reasons I continue (but no longer the main one). Thanks for the visit!
My pleasure and thank you for the visit too.
*hugs*
I just nominated you for ‘The Very Inspiring Blogger Award’ Congratulations!!
http://wp.me/p2ddEF-1ce
Thank you so much Sofie, I appreciate it.
*hugs*
Thanks so much for stopping by my ‘Gardens’, and for liking them 🙂
My pleasure 🙂
*hugs*
I love your blog! What family business are you helping to run? If you don’t mind, why the depression? You can email me 😉 bonchjela @ gmail.com
Glad you like it Lela 🙂
*Hugs*
Keep up the blogging. I like your human whisperer. Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking a post. Best wishes.
Thank you David and it was my pleasure.
*husg*
I nominated you for the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award”. You inspire me daily and I am grateful God brought us together. I love that you live in South Africa – too cool! God bless you beautiful! Here is the link: http://dianarasmussen.com/2013/02/18/very-inspiring-blogger-award-thank-you/
Thank you so much Dianna, this is so kind of you.
*hugs*
I’m with you…Blogging is the best therapy. I would think making pottery would also be good therapy? I’m looking forward to reading more of your blog. 🙂
I love blogging, Lori and it has made my life so much better in so many ways. Pottery is also wonderful therapy, but when you’re doing it for yourself and do not have any sort of deadline 🙂
Thank you for popping over and reading 🙂
*hugs*
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You have been nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award 2013. Congratulations…bill
http://motionphotographyonline.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/very-inspiring-blogger-award-2013/
Thank you so, much for the nomination 🙂
*hugs*
Thanks for liking my post on the Lift Bridge, and this led me to your inspiring Blog. I’ll be back, and do drop by again!
My pleasure and I’ll do so 🙂
*hugs*
Hey Michelle, I nominated you for the Leibster Award. 🙂 http://heysugarsugar.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/and-the-oscar-goes-to/
Thank you Ceri, will have pop over 🙂
*hugs*
your welcome, your blog is very special. x
Hope, I have nominated your blog for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award – http://lenadealmeida.wordpress.com/2013/03/02/unexpected-gift/
Please accept my warm thanks for the inspiration without any obligation.
Thanks you so much Lena, I appreciate it very much.
*hugs*
ciao! luvFAB blog.
thebestdressup
Thank you 🙂
*Hugs*
Pleasure to meet you!!!!
Pleasure to meet you too 🙂
*hugs*
I’ve just nominated you for the Blue Ribbon Liebster Award.
Thank you so much 🙂
*hugs*
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Thank you 🙂
*hugs*
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Hello Michelle..You have an interesting writing style! Keep writing enjoy.
Cyril
Thanks so much, Cyril.
*hugs*
Always Welcome Michelle.Areyou interested to writing articles through our blog.
Cyril
Yes, I am. Thanks Cyril.
*hugs*
Hugs tooooo
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Hi Michele: Hope you had a good time away. I mentioned you in my post http://theseeker57.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/la-deuxieme-partie-part-two-breaking-the-rules/ Can you handle another awards? Thanks for being there.
Thanks seeker, I will pop over there.
*hugs*
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Now I just love your new about page… seems so happy and a good explanation about yourself… good for you.. HUGS….
Thanks Bulldog, It helped to have help 🙂
*hugs*
🙂
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I like your page and I can very much identify with the feeling if sharing emotions with words being easier than with actual people.
Thanks twindaddy, I am glad you also find this to be a way of getting things off your chest rather than sitting with a therapist.
*hugs*
Therapists are too expensive. WordPress is free.
Good point 🙂
Your “friend” was wise. This is a very good “about” page.
Scott
I seriously had help, Scott 🙂
*hugs*
Indeed a lovely “about” page Hope. 🙂 *hugs*
Thanks Sonel 🙂
*hugs*
You are very welcome hon. 🙂 *hugs*
Great About! Then again you have a great blog Happy!
Thanks Marty 🙂
*hugs*
Much better 🙂
Thanks my friend 🙂
*hugs*
I like it, and it is funny, you have problems talking about yourself on that about page, but in your posts we get to know you much better and you are honest about yourself so easily. So no worries , I know more about you through your posts than this page. And as summary, you are an amazing, honest, wonderful soul. Sending you my love and a very special hug! Ute
Thank you for such a sweet comment Ute, I really appreciate it.
*hugs*
Hi Happy Hugger, thank you so much for dropping by my blog and liking “Apple Pie, Crunch Leaves and Kites” 🙂
My pleasure, Lyn 🙂
*hugs*
Hey, I nominated you for the Versatile blogger award, If you don’t accept awards I completely understand But the rules say I have to inform the people I nominate so yea
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http://shanesbookblog.com/2013/04/18/nominated-for-the-versatile-blogger-award-the-best-moment-award/
Btw, I hope you are okay…I read your post about that guy snooping around your property! I hope you decide later on maybe to buy something better than a few shock sticks… Now I won’t stop worrying =/ haha
Yes, I do have plans for something better than the shock sticks… Thank you for the award nomination I really appreciate it 🙂
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Congratulations ~ I’ve nominated you for the WP Family Award! Please stop by to pick up your award ~ Hugs to you! http://misifusa.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/a-la-familia-wp-family-awards/
Thank you so much, I am so touched by this…
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Big hugs to you! You deserve it! ♥
I recently found your blog and I’m really enjoying it. I was given the Liebster Award by a new friend and I am paying it forward by giving it to a few new blogs I follow. I am including your blog in my list. Details are on my page. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
*Hugs*
Esperanza, perhaps this will help with the dreams…I have nominated and awarded you the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award.” No pressure to follow the rules, to respond or just accept. Just thought you might like to know you came to my mind. Here’s the link:
http://chasingrabbitholes.com/2013/04/24/golden-letter-a/
Best ~ HuntMode
Thank you so much huntmode 🙂 I’ve said it before and will say it again, I always feel so touched when someone considers me for an award 🙂
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Merci pour le fait d’ajouter!!! d–0.o–b
Feels good to visit your blog. I feel blogging is a great way of sharing and learning from fellow bloggers. Best wishes 🙂
Glad you enjoyed your visit here, Dilip.
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Hi.
Thank You for ‘Following’ my Blog. MUCH Appreciated. :).
I am now ‘Following’ your Blog in return. :).
*Hugs*
Kev
My pleasure, Kevin and thank you too 🙂
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Hi, I just nominated you for an award (and I was required to let you know in a comment!) – I nominated you because your blog makes me smile, makes me think… I love keeping up with what you’re up to!
Thanks you so much, draliman. I really appreciate your kind words 🙂
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Hugs to you! 🙂
*Hugs* to you too 🙂
Really nice posts. I enjoyed it.
Sanoj Jose (Author, My Day Out With An Angel)
Thank you 🙂
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I had to read this and say, we all somewhere have that space inside us which is ours yet we want to share it without getting stopped. Thank you for your perseverance and patience bringing us that part of yours to the world. I hope this keeps you powered up for the best.
Joining your world of fan followers. Another happy hugger but more in real life 🙂
Hugs and Happiness – they all go along together.
> 🙂 <
Thank you so much for your lovely comment FreeBird and thank you for following, I am honoured 🙂
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We build as we along and thank you for being here. Glad to have found you . Hugs n Happiness 🙂
🙂
Hi, I hope you remember me from our interactions through Daily Prompts.
Today I thought about inviting you to my blog ‘Things To Rave About’ (http://toraveabout.com).
I used to write on ‘Beyond Beauty Tips’ and recently moved to my own domain. Hope to see you there, Hope! *hugs*
Of course I remember you Ritu. Will pop over 🙂
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Thanks, I appreciate it. *hugs*
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Thanks for stopping by and liking one of my posts which led me to yours… I am very much enjoying catching up with some of your posts! 🙂
It is a pleasure and thank you for the return visit and reading 🙂
*Hugs*
Every time I see your picture and name I think of Xaviera Hollander.
LOL, I know…many do think of it 😉
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Hugs!
The cat is awesome!
Absolutely! 🙂
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I know you’re away for a bit, but I’ve just nominated you for the Sunshine and WordPress Family awards. Feel free to accept or not, but it was really just a way to thank you for being part of my little WordPress family!
The nomination is here – http://dralimanonlife.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/ill-have-them-both-thanks/
Thank you so much Dr Ali 🙂
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Ooh, you’re back, you’re back! I’m not sure what you were doing but I hope everything was good!
Thanks drali 🙂 You are so kind 🙂
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Hi there!
Thanks for visiting my blog and for liking my Weekly Photo Challenge: Curiosity post 🙂
I just love the little kitten – makes me think that’s what my little Cliffy would have looked like at that age 🙂 I adopted him when he was already a year old so I never saw him as a tiny baby.
I’m glad you like the pictures of him, he has grown a little bigger now too and will post updates. I think he probably does look like your Cliffy when he was a kitten, so many of the little kittens look alike, it seems as they grow older that there natures determine the way they look, in attitude and expression that is 🙂
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YOU CAUGHT ME! (uh-huh?) http://bythemightymumford.wordpress.com/
🙂
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Thank you for your amazing hugs. I love your blog!
Thank you so much 🙂
*Big hugs*
❤
Thank you for passing by my blog – it means a lot to me, besides the fact that I now get to read your blog and take a look at your fabulous photography! I too find it so much easier to express my feelings in writing – verbally I get tongue-tied, or blurt things out every way but the way I want them to come out – I guess, we are similar in our differences !
I think we are quite similar then GG. It was my pleasure popping by and I appreciate your visit too, thank you.
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I love the way you write, its like I’m just sitting beside you and having a conversation with an old friend. Thanks for sharing your inner thoughts. I’ll be sitting beside you once in awhile, hope this doesn’t sound creepy to you 🙂
Thank you so much and I’ll take that as a compliment. You may sit beside me anytime 🙂
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I nominated you for this : http://publictransituser.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/5-awards/
Thank you sweetness, I appreciate it.
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you are welcome
Hi there! I have nominated you for the Best Moment Award. Ciao! The Canary
Thank you so much, I appreciate it 🙂
*hugs*
You are very welcome!
🙂
Blessings,
You have a wonderful blog here and I thank you for sharing. Writing is truly therapeutic, and can many people that we don’t even know.You have a beautiful heart. God willing check out my blog when given the opportunity.Many blessings to you.
Thank you, will pop over 🙂
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Hello, You have been nominated for the versatile blogger award 🙂 http://carmelasnelbaker.com/?p=1081&preview=true
Thank you so much, I appreciate the nomination 🙂
*hugs*
You’re very welcome 🙂
🙂
Hi THH … thank you for liking and following my blog 🙂 I love your positivity 🙂
My pleasure, thanks for the visit too, Fred 🙂
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Nice and beautiful thoughts 🙂
Thank you so much Shehreyar 🙂
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you’re very welcome dear 🙂
Just wanted to let you know I nominated you for a bunch of awards. Happy blogging! xXx
Thank you so much, I’ll pop over 🙂
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Hi,
I am so glad that I came across your blog. Me too blog about my difficulties with depression. The way you expressed your motive behind blogging sounds like my own words! If some one asks me why do I blog, that is exadtly what I would like to say; but I could not formulate it the way you did. Perhaps that higlights how similar we are!!
I liked the name of the blog: happyhugger. I like hugging. in my blog when I am writing to people I send them a hug. I like to hug people; I am hugger too. It is a great way of expressing our love to one another. No words can communicate the love one express and communicates through hugs.
Looking forward for your posts. Take care.
Hug,
Niranjan
It seems we are quite similar then, Niranjan. So glad you popped over to my blog for a visit and I also hope that some of what I have written may be beneficial to you.
*big hugs*
Sure; I will explore your blog. Keep in touch.
Warm hugs,
Niranjan
I feel the same way you do. Thanks for following my blog.
DJ
My pleasure, Danny.
*hugs*
Thanks for your pet challenge & for following me 🙂 xxx
My pleasure, Barbara and thank you too 🙂
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Thank you for your blog I nominated you……http://stevemcp2002.wordpress.com/2013/10/10/i-just-got-the-leibster-its-okay-its-not-a-disease/
Thank you so much Steve, I appreciate it 🙂
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No problemo !
well so far, it’s been my pleasure to look you up first and then go on my way…i even started something small on my own again…all because of you…cant get it to go anywhere yet, not like the old days! Maybe i’ll not reach blogging like in those days again…i try to live it these days….
Have the most wonderfull day you…every day…and thank you for your blogs, they are beautifull…
Thank you so much, Trevs, you are so sweet.
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writing is indeed like a therapy – good luck with your blog!
Thank you so much.
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Hello, I think ur posts are too good.. All the best for ur future works… 🙂 🙂 Millions of great congrats from India for your previous post 🙂
Thanks so much 🙂
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Welcome
🙂
I do hope that you will accept your nomination for the Blog of The Year 2013 Award
You can find out all about it via this link
http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/2013/11/07/blog-of-the-year-my-2013-award-winners/
And Many Congratulations! xxx
Thank you so much, Alyson 🙂 I am happy to receive it.
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Hi there – I have a thank you gift – http://words4jp.wordpress.com/2013/11/30/thank-you-transmission-1/
If awards are not your thing, I understand – just know that I truly respect your work and i greatly appreciate it. Kimberly xx
Thank you so much Kimberly, I appreciate the nomination 🙂
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Hey happyhugger! 🙂 Nice blog! We’re looking forward to reading more.. 🙂
Hi there kindness, happy to meet you 🙂
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Nice to meet you. I stopped in to thank you for visiting my blog and clicking “like”. I was pleasantly surprised to find your blog a very nice one. I see we have some of the same interests. I will follow your blog and get to know you better and you are always welcome to at my corner. Hugs, Mag
Thanks so much for the reply visit Mags. I am pleased to meet you, and am very happy to follow your blog too 🙂
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Our life is what we think of it 🙂 It’s easier for people with positive thinking to overcome any hardships 🙂 Thank you for your “happy” blog! 🙂
True that, thank you 🙂
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Thank you for blogging. Really, it is such a light for me when I am struggling. I nominated you for an award here – http://annarosemeeds.wordpress.com/2013/12/17/the-sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award-and-blog-of-2013-award/
Thank you so much for the award, Anna. I appreciate it so.
*hugs*
Just discovered your blog. What a delight!
I am so glad you like it 🙂
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Madam, you are a lovely person indeed!
Thank you kind sir. That is so sweet of you to say.
*Hugs*
Your blog means so much to me because of your honesty and inspiration. I just nominated you for the Blog of the Year 2013 Award here http://annarosemeeds.wordpress.com/2014/01/05/second-star-for-the-blog-of-the-year-2013/
Thank you so much, Anna. I appreciate it 🙂
*Hugs*
Thanks for having a look on my blog and for your ‘Like’ of my picture for the weekly photo challenge. I like your photo of the rose as well. It’s very lovely 🙂 Have a great day!
Thank you so much. The rose on this page is not my own picture – the credits are on the page 🙂
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Adding a little Sunshine to your day with the Sunshine Award. Details in my post
http://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/sunshine-through-the-snow/
Thanks you so much 🙂
*Hugs*
Hugs,
Thank you for “Liking” the post “Angel In The Sand”. Streets Of Our World. on my photography blog http://throughharoldslens.com/2014/02/18/angel-in-the-sand-streets-of-our-world/
On behalf of the Through Harold’s Lens Creative Team, my trusty sidekick Mr. SLR Nikon, his brother Mr. Pen Pal and myself, we truly appreciate your enjoyment. And, none of us swear. We wash our hands, clean our nails and only use conditioner in our hair. Except for Mr. SLR Nikon. He is bald.
We hope you continue to join us on our journeys.
Best Regards,
Harold
Hehe, glad you’re all so groomed 🙂
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Your blog is really nice and your style of writing is marvellous. Keep writing I will surly visit you blog time and again.
Thank you for being a part of my little community.
God bless.
………….KABBYIK MITRA, INDIA
Thank you so much 🙂
*Hugs*
Dear Hugs,
Thank you for “Liking” the post “Alone. Not Lonely” on my photography blog http://www.throughharoldslens.com.
Your appreciation treat today is one of my favorites and I’m sure you will understand the timing: “Wild Talent!” Flavors From Buenos Aires.
http://throughharoldslens.com/2013/01/06/wild-talent-flavors-from-b-a/
On behalf of the Through Harold’s Lens Creative Team, my trusty sidekick Mr. SLR Nikon, his brother Mr. Pen Pal and myself, we truly appreciate your enjoyment. We hope you continue to join us on our journeys.
Best Regards,
Harold
🙂
*Hugs*
I just wanted you to know that I nominated you for an award here – http://annarosemeeds.wordpress.com/2014/02/25/awards-galore-and-what-to-do-with-awards/
Thank you so much for thinking of me for this 🙂
*Hugs*
Sending a e-hug your way for this wonderful blog! 🙂
Thank you 🙂
*Hugs*
Hi Happy Hugger: I’m new to blogging at 71 oops! TMI….Just wanted to share my story & poems! I love your freshness & delightful humor!
Any suggestions on how I might jazz up Heart Songs?
I really do have a lighter funnier side of me!
I’m a doting grandmother of 6 and love my cat sooo much, does this win me some brownie points?
Blessings and hugs
Caroljunel @ Heart Songs
Thank you so much 🙂
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Thanks for the visit!
My pleasure 🙂
*Hugs*
Back at ya!
Hello, I understand everything you say in this introduction. Especially the highs and lows.
I also blog with my heart but perhaps I am more reserved than you are.
I will try to participate in ‘the pet of the week’ posts. I have so many photos of my life with pets.
Take good care, best to you and yours, Vera
Thank you so much Vera, I look forward to reading your posts 🙂
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Good to be here! Look forward to explore more of your posts! Cheers 🙂
Thank you Dilip 🙂
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Hello
I am glad to nominate you for The Howler Award, Please accept.
http://afsheenanjum.wordpress.com/2014/04/27/the-howler-award/
May Allah bless you , ameen
Thanks you so much for thinking of me for this award 🙂
*Hugs*
🙂
Very interesting blog! A potter and mould maker? The only time I made a mould was for foundry class. Incidentally,
I love chocolates, but now I can only stomach the bitter ones – 85% cocoa and above! The rest is too sweet for me.
I agree about the rest being too sweet. Thank you for the visit, Rajiv 🙂
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Award for the most influential blogger http://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/the-most-influential-blogger-award/
Thank you 🙂
*Hugs*
I love your positive spirit…it is contagious.:) Your pet photos are awesome as well. Nothing like cats and dogs to show you how to really get the most out of life!
Thank you so much 🙂
*Hugs*
I have nominated you for the very inspiring blog award as I really enjoy reading your blog. You can view it here: http://conversationswithyolandi.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/very-inspiring-blog-award/
Thank you so much Miss C. I feel honoured <#
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I nominated you for an inspiring blogger award. 🙂 If you can’t accept that’s cool. This is the link : http://chasingdestino.com/2014/07/26/inspiring-blogger-who-me/
Thank you so much Holley ❤
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Hi 🙂 would you like to join in a poetry collaboration done by a nice lady here –
http://writingwingsforyou.com/2014/08/01/the-world-needs-poetry-collaboration/
hope you will like to join us, hugs to you 🙂
Will pop over. Thanks for the invitation 🙂
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joy 🙂
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Hi, I have nominated you for Very Inspiring Blog Award. 🙂 Please visit and accept it, if it’s not against your blogging terms 🙂 http://wp.me/p3KF5s-o6
Cheers.
Thank you so much I appreciate it 🙂
*Hugs*
Your blog is so beautiful — great shots, lovely textures and colors. And I like how you just open yourself up in the About section. Good job! Best wishes for continuing the journey so the rest of us can be a part of it.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Rusha.
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OH, I GET UPSET AND HAPPY, TEARY AND OPTIMISTIC LIKE OTHER PEOPLE DO; IT’S JUST THAT I THINK MY LOWS ARE LOWER AND MY HIGHS PEAK ABOVE THE REST.
And welcome to my world too.
Your bio gives me an insight of you as a person.
Stay Beautiful.
Thank youNishita.
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* HUgs * 🙂 🙂
I am proud to nominate you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Please see my post at http://silverthreading.com/ ❤
Thank you so much 🙂
Hugs
You are welcome!
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I am tagging you with a recognition tag:
http://viktoryarch.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/just-a-thought-recognition-tag/
Thank you for you blog.
I appreciate and enjoy it.
Thank you 🙂
Best wishes.
Thank you 🙂
Thank you for dropping by my blog and following. 🙂 I am glad to meet you.
All the best.
Thank you for the return visit, Imelda. Nice to meet you too ❤
May I see your dolls, Michelle? If you show me yours, I will show you mine (not that I have made them, I bought them) 😉
I will post a few pictures. I dont do as many dolls anymore because I cant get the imported porcelain any more. Would love to see yours 🙂
That’s a shame. Let me know when you post them please. Here are 7 links when and if you have time. http://wp.me/p2ij8U-1kY http://wp.me/p2ij8U-1hq
http://wp.me/p2ij8U-176 http://wp.me/p2ij8U-Rs
http://wp.me/p2ij8U-PX http://wp.me/s2ij8U-playtime
http://wp.me/p2ij8U-Pn
Will do, thank you 🙂
Hello!!
I nominate you for the One Lovely Blog Award!
http://megselizabeth86.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/one-lovely-blog-award/
=D
xoxo
megs
That is so kind of you, thank you 🙂
You’re very welcome!
you have a great blog name – that;s for sure – but also a great blog 🙂 ❤ – I have been following for a while, but had to stop by and leave a comment here 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂 ❤
Thanks so much for following our blog, Oh, the Places We See. It’s great to read your About page — how lovely that you are a dollmaker. I’ve thought at times I would like to try that, but haven’t. Post some of them for us to see. Best wishes for happy hugging, happy blogging, and a happy life all around. http://ohtheplaceswesee.com
It is my pleasure. Thank you for the visit too. Will post some pics sometime 🙂 ❤
Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog, good to be across yours too! Vonita 🙂
My please, thanks for popping in here as well 🙂 ❤
Hi, Hope! I’ve nominated you for the Peace and Harmony Award. Look for my upcoming blog post. ❤
Thank you Lorna, I am honoured. Will pop over 💖
Lorna sent me … so cheers to the positive!
Thanks for the visit 😊
I can’t believe that I’ve never read your ‘about’ page, as I’ve been following you for so many years. I feel I know you pretty well, and am really glad that we’ve become blogging buddies. xx hugs
I am too ad. I think you know me much better than my about page 🐥💞
Oh yes, I feel like we are old friends. 🙂 I have nominated you to take part in the 5 Day B&W Photo Challenge, if you have the time to do it. https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/last-day-of-the-5-day-bw-photo-challenge-the-ponte-vecchio/ Have a lovely weekend. xx hugs
Thank you ad, I would love to join in 🐥 Hope you weekend was good 💞
Thanks so much. Yes, I’m having a great weekend. Boot Camp this morning and a dinner party with friends this evening. 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by and liking my post. I like your blog. Animals, photography and insights. Nice to meet you, I will pop by again to see and learn more. In love and light Cheryle
Thank you for returning the visit Cheryl 🌻
Hey there Hope! I’m doing a project where I’m following ten exciting, fresh, and interesting bloggers each day for the month of March 2015, and you’re today’s #10! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Have a good one!
Thank you, will pop over 🙂
Very happy to virtually meet you. Found you on artists4peace and thought I come over and check your blog out.
Thank you so much for the visit 🌺
🙂
I’ve nominated you for The Seal Of Approval Blogger Recognition Award. I hope that you will accept the award. You can read more on my blog at:
http://susanspersonalblog.com/2015/08/19/ive-been-nominated/
Thanks,
Susan…
Thank you so much 🌿
hey you…
Hey there..