Once you enter the Blogisphere, it is easy to get totally sucked in.
Are you someone who has become a fixed member of a blog addicts group, or do you set yourself limits so you still exist within the real world?
Don’t think too much, take my quiz and all will be revealed!
1. When you wake up in the morning,
You stretch, check the time, want to go back to sleep, but haul yourself out of bed to get ready for the day
You grab your phone to check your notifications/stats on your blog.
2. Before leaving work,
You make sure your lunch is packed, have a shower, eat breakfast and head off to work
You ensure all the above is done so you can sit and check all your social media channels, peruse your reader, answer comments eloquently, and maybe even bang out a post (or two!), and ensure all is published or scheduled for later.
3. When you get to work,
You check, then switch your phone to silent, and put it away until your break/lunchtime.
You check your notifications, your reader and maybe your stats, and try to leave your silenced phone somewhere accessible, in case of blogging emergency
4. At break/lunchtime,
You make a cuppa and have a little chat with your colleagues/Eat lunch and maybe take a glance at your notifications
You grab a drink, any drink/your lunch box and feverishly check out your reader and emails, not wanting to miss any post, and answer notifications, whilst trying to keep up with the conversations around the room.
5. After work,
You thank goodness you’ve finish and leave work to go for a drink, or get home to put your feel up before making/ordering dinner.
You quickly scroll through your reader (again! It’s amazing how many people out there post while you are at work!) and get yourself up to date with all notifications. Then go home.
6. Through the evening,
You may find time to peruse your reader, or emails, and answer notifications, if you have the time. You might even leisurely write a post. If family need you you willingly relinquish your phone/tablet/PC and go and tend to their needs.
You are happy that you can keep up with the reader in real time, and make sure your inbox is empty at all time! If someone dares to call you outside of designated times, you attempt to ignore them, then stomp off in their direction, deal with whatever issue they have, then get back to your reader ASAP!
7. At bedtime,
You may read a book or watch a film, and snuggle down to sleep
You do the above, but intermittently check your phone for any new posts and notifications. You may feel the need to compose a post, inspired by the happenings of the day.
8. At other times,
You notice funny things around/shocking things and take a little time to digest them.
The same as above but you get your phone or camera out to get photographic evidence, and quickly type up a note, or grab any piece of paper, or a notebook and write yourself a memo… This could be great blogger fodder!
9. When you check your stats and there is a dip,
You think “Oh well…” and carry on with life
You think the world has started to hate your blog, and you think what to do… change your theme? Change your niche? Change your style of writing? You may do all of the above!
10. When the stats show an upwards tilt,
You smile happily to yourself, and continue with your day
You smile broadly, and share said post with the entire world, because it has to be worth it, right?!
11. You look at your Facebook friends,
And you have a great mix of old and new friends and family, peppered with a few online friends
You can hand on heart say that you have not met half of them, but you know many better than your own family… because they are all part of your Blogily!
12. When faced with a choice and a little free time,
You would rather reach for a book or meet a friend
You want the book, but the phone or tablet beckons because you can sit and read posts!
13. When you are introducing yourself to someone,
You use your proper name and shake hands
You use your Gravatar handle and your blog name rolls off your tongue, before you realise you meant to say your name!
14. If you wake in the middle of the night,
You have a quick drink of water, check the time and go back to sleep
You think about turning over and going back to sleep, but instead you sneak a look at your phone. If your partner is knocked out, you check your notifications again. If they are stirring, you begrudgingly put your phone back, and try and sleep.
15. In the morning,
You start the day all over again, as usual… cuppa, shower, breakfast, work
You start the day all over again, as usual… checking your phone, notifications… oh crikey! Work!
The results…
Mostly 1’s – Congratulations! You have managed to find a balance between blogging and your real life!
Mostly 2’s – Shall I send you the form for the Bloggers Addicts Anonymous group?
(All tongue in cheek, you all know I am a true Blog Addict!)
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 09, 2017 @ 15:20:05
Hilarious! I think I’m doing pretty well on balance-but I am writing this comment from the passenger seat of our family car after a camping trip. 🙂
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 16:06:14
See… what is pulling you to your phone?!?! I spent my son’s cricket match sharing posts!!!
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 21:28:10
Good question! I think honestly its the good old FOMO. I don’t want to miss out on anyone’s awesome new posts. And I don’t want to let anyone down. I guess I just want people to know I’m listening and I care. But I need to remember to present in my non-online world, too!
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 22:49:57
I hear you sista!
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 14:34:01
“in case of a blogging emergency.” Ha! Sounds exactly like me.
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 14:43:01
They can happen Susie!!!!
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 14:02:02
This is a real dandy, Ritu! I’d write more, but I gotta check my stats (!)
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 14:42:29
Lol!!! You definitely need an enrolment form! 🤣
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 13:13:13
Ritu, the voice of experience? Love Ya…
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 13:25:32
Lol thanks Forrest!!!
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 00:01:31
I’ll send it posthaste!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 21:32:24
I think I’ll need a form, please and thank you. grin
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 21:20:10
On it’s way!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 18:27:17
Ahhhh….I’m a blogging addict! I knew I was addicted to writing, but my blog? Oh my. I’m worse off than I thought! 😉
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 23:19:46
Lol! Don’t worry Lisa, you are in great company!!! 😉
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 23:27:54
Yes, I am! All you guys are great blogging buddies! 🙂
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 23:37:45
Mwah!!!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 23:40:10
((Hugs)) 🙂
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 18:10:24
I’m going to need that form. The 2’s describe me to a T. Great post!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 23:19:23
Angela me too! No 1’s here at all!!!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 17:47:06
I blog addict for sure – Its diffidult (almost unlinkable) to not be here as oftne as possible, On the odd occasion that other commitments took me off in another direction, I still HAD to make time just to stop by and peek, if not answer, but I have to be with my friends. Thanks
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 23:19:08
I totally get that! I have participated in Social Saturday while at a wedding in the past lol!!
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Jul 09, 2017 @ 00:55:30
🙂
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 16:32:54
OMG this is so me. Hahaha!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 23:17:33
There are a good few of us!!!
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Apr 15, 2018 @ 01:24:50
Nice to know I have company. LOL
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Apr 15, 2018 @ 08:26:35
Lol!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 15:14:38
Just no, not doing it, won’t, fingers in ears, eyes shut blah blah blah… #denial, can’t be addicted if I’m in denial 🙂
Fun post Ritu, but still not doing it haha #GaTu xx
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 15:56:08
Hee Hee!!!!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 14:16:30
If there was said group, I would definitely have the extra deluxe membership 😶
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 14:17:40
You and me both lol!!!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 14:03:30
Oh dear! I thought I was managing the work-life balance pretty well, but blogging is becoming quite a big deal haha…I try to keep my phone and computer time for when the little one is napping, but that’s much easier said than done…!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 14:11:51
Tell me about it lol! Should I send you a Bloggers Anon form too!!!!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 12:49:44
After carefully going over your list and taking your test I do believe I may have a bit of a problem, just a slight one, but I think we already knew that. Hahaha!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 13:06:52
Lol! Another form being sent!!!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 12:23:16
hehehe I knew my “results” for this quiz before I even saw your questions. But after reading (and pausing for a second to respond to a comment), I’m sure. I belong in a B.A. group 😉
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 12:33:54
I’ll get the form over to you 🤣😙😉
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 12:46:56
hehehe just leave it on your blog… that’s an easy way to get in touch with me 😉
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 13:06:32
Lol! A compliment if ever tgere was one! Thank you! 😙
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 11:21:15
I’m sure many of us can reacted to this. Made me smile but I won’t tell you my score!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 11:24:05
Lol!!! Im loud and proud… all 2’s 🤣
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 12:23:30
Why am I not surprised?? 😊😊
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 12:33:22
🤣🤣🤣
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:46:26
As you know Sis. I have done the quiz and am an addict! Happy Social Saturday 💜
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:47:28
You and me both sis! ❤
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:50:54
😉🤗😱
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:37:36
Too funny. Internet at work bad so that is a bit of a saving grace.
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:44:50
Saving graced! But then I would worry about the backlog of posts to read and notifications after!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:09:16
Hopefully, I never get to the stage of addiction 🙂 Blogging is a great way for us nomads to keep in contact with people, and meet like-minded souls. Luckily I always have my best friend and coffee date with me, the Squire 🙂 Fun post-Ritu!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:42:53
Lol! You are lucky! I try to be reasonable, but I love this community so much that I am a bona fide addict!!!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 09:49:53
Haha I love this! I’m not quite a blog addict yet 😉 but this was so fun!
Jas xx
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:40:42
Jas, I am so totally there but what can yo do? Once you get sucked into the fun, it is hard to get out!!!
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 09:46:12
I am close a writing addict maybe. I use my blog to procrastinate from my novel Happy #Saturday Ritu.
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 09:48:40
So a writing addict!!! Lol! We are all in the same boat Ellen!!! Happy Saturday hun! 💗
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:03:18
Happy everyday Ritu x
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Jul 08, 2017 @ 10:42:13
Mwah! ❤
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Jul 07, 2017 @ 21:20:57
Not quite addicted yet Ritu but in danger of getting there 😁
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Jul 07, 2017 @ 21:26:56
Lol! I’m there Gloria!!!
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Jul 07, 2017 @ 20:11:55
This is a fun quiz, but I am still mostly 1s…apart from at the weekend when I try to wake up early to read and share some blogs before my husband walks up/ we properly start the day!
I am way more likely to catch up in the evenings.
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Jul 07, 2017 @ 20:13:36
I’m a solid 2!!! Lol!!!!
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Jul 07, 2017 @ 20:51:41
But that is how you manage to keep up with everyone! ❤
It is inspiring.
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Jul 07, 2017 @ 20:52:14
Lol I guess you hàve to be a bit of an addict Lol!!!
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Jul 05, 2017 @ 06:37:52
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 12:30:54
This was fun and useful test! I thought my situation is worse than it seem to be according this result! I got only about 5-6 answers with number 2.
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 12:37:27
I’m all 2… in a bad situation me!!!
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 13:09:27
Yeah, that’s too bad! I have also worse seasons but it’s not all the time. Sometimes I have to do something else. I’m not always motivated to blogging…but luckily the motivation is coming back after a little break!
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 17:42:25
I try to step away but the pull is too strong Lol!
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 11:07:15
Oh dear, I might have a problem. You should probably send me the info for blogger addicts.
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 12:11:49
I’ll get a form out!
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 06:33:07
Bloggers Anonymous Group for me! 😂
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 06:47:44
The form is winging it’s way to you Lucy! 😂 😂 😂
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 13:55:01
You caught two L Mitchells in a row! 🐥🐥
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 17:42:34
Lol!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 23:27:03
The post made me COL.
You know where I am toooooooo!
You’d better send me the form to apply for BAA…
❤
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 06:20:05
It’s on its way!!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 23:20:20
Shoot me now Sis !! 😅🌸💕😅🌸💕😅🌸
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 06:19:50
Lol! 😂😂😂
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Jul 04, 2017 @ 07:24:45
💜💗😉😀
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 18:49:56
Haha, great, sis! I think I am a bit of both. The more time I have the more I slip into the 2s… lol!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 18:50:23
I’m afraid I’m solid 2!!! 😂😂😂
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 19:30:38
Haha… then I guessed right… lol!!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 19:32:06
Lol!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 19:32:34
😂
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 18:26:55
I am pretty much a 1 but I do try and catch up a bit on weekends.
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 18:28:56
You’re good Robbie! I’m Terrible!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 18:04:10
I am better than I was…but still pretty addicted!! 🙂
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 18:28:33
Lol!!! Join the club sis!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 15:47:01
Yes for sure I am a classified blogging addict 😉😉😉 even on our recent family get away weekend I had to sneak away to check in and do a post or 3. Not sure I want rehab at this point, will just continue as is. ❤️❤️
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 17:00:36
You n me both!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 17:57:40
🙂
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 14:32:25
Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog and commented:
I’m addicted. How about you? Check out this quiz form the But I Smile Anyway blog to see if you’re addicted to blogging.
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 13:35:24
Borderline addict Sister 😀
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 16:59:27
Lol! Join the crew!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 17:08:49
😅😅😅
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 13:22:27
Not quite there, but close! Ha-ha!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 16:58:55
Lol!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 17:13:08
😅
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 12:48:27
No need for quiz!! Where’s the rehab? 🙂
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 12:51:04
Lol!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 09:33:21
Ermmm, I wonder if anyone here isn’t one, to be honest…
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 11:15:15
Very true Marina😉
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 09:14:42
I had all twos but one number one I suppose I could have all number two which would be a little worse.
I knew I was an addict before I started. But this was fun.
Janice
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 11:14:59
Janice…. I am all number 2s Lol!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 08:48:05
My name is Jessica. I’m a blogaholic. I’ve been clean for half an hour… oh dammit. This counts as blogging right?
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 11:14:23
Lol! Welcome to the group Jessica!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 07:44:53
Hm, I’m not, even though I’m sitting at my computer writing for much of the day. I am enjoying getting to know my blogily, though.
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 08:03:12
Lol! We’ll make you an addict April!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 07:28:03
I already I know I’m addicted without doing a quiz 😂
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 07:29:33
Lol!!!! I totally get you!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 07:04:38
Well, I couldn’t have agreed more. The smile is still sustained on my face. 😛
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 07:20:17
Wonderful! Have a smiley Monday! 😊
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:22:36
i’ve never looked at my blogging as an addiction… i find that it helps me, to stay within reality and distracts me from my drug addiction…
By an by, i hope the birthday day went well…
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:47:57
We all use it for something, some for therapy,some for fun, some for business!
As long as it helps you Chris, that’s the main thing!
The birthday went wonderfully thank you !
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 14:57:36
It helps others more than myself, however there are those whom, hate my preaching…
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:20:29
Reblogged this on crjen1958.
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:16:40
Hi my name is Kitty, and I am a blogaholic
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:46:53
Welcome to the group Kitty! 😀
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 05:35:40
I don’t use a phone to check my blog — a computer. But if you substitute computer in place of phone…
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:46:26
maybe that’s a good thing… if you started using your phone too… OMG!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 13:53:41
My sister has one of those smart phones. I prefer the dumb variety. My sister took a picture for me (about 5 years ago) and couldn’t get it off her Iphone. I struggled with the %*$&#% thing and finally sent an email to myself with the picture attached. Then the phone rang — and I couldn’t figure out how to answer it. 🙂
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 16:59:47
Lol!!!!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 05:28:30
So true! I can relate to so many points
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:45:51
Oh me too! I am terrible!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 05:07:30
Love it Ritu. Great post. 😂😂
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:45:35
Thanks!Hope it got you giggling!
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Jul 03, 2017 @ 06:46:10
Sure did lol 😂
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