Forgive me if I am not as wordy for the next couple of weeks…
The end is in sight, but it still feels far away!
Two more weeks until I can slip my teacher hat off and actually relax!
But there are still plenty of jobs to get done before I can do that!
The school kids don’t know yet which teachers they are getting next year, so there is a little buzz around because there are some changes in place. We have met most of our new students, and half have visited us, but there are still a few more to come. There is all manner of paperwork that needs updating and sorting out before the year ends, to tie up loose ends, and prepare for the next academic year.
I will probably need to pencil in the first week of holidays as time to go back into school with my colleagues to prepare the classrooms too!
Then, my envisioned summer of writing and keeping the kids occupied took a different turn, when we got a sudden influx of wedding invites!
At least 4 weekends with functions, one in the week day, I need to figure out when we are going to spend a week with my parents, and we are going to try and get away last minute too!
But on the flip side, I managed to make it public in my household that I do intend to concentrate on writing during the break, so now I have said it, I gotta do it, eh! If my Hubby Dearest wants to be a kept man, funded by the spoilts of my best seller, he needs to let me write it, eh!
Back to the now…
I am falling asleep much earlier each night due to exhaustion.
I have mentioned being so tired in the past…
Actually, right now, I am just plain exhausted, and I do give a shit! I don’t like to leave my blogily hanging either! So I will be around, but I might not be as noisy as I usually am!
So I am off to drag myself into the shower, and get ready for the penultimate Monday of term… And I shall try not not yawn…but I can’t promise that!
Have a much perkier Monday than I think I’m going to have Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 15, 2017 @ 22:01:43
I think I’ll incorporate that new word into my vocabulary. Thank you!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 22:36:20
It is the BEST WORD EVER!!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 21:50:28
hehehe I know what you mean Ritu, my hand got tired just scrolling all the way down to the bottom of your comment bar 😉 But I guess this probably classifies as one of those “first world problems” right?
Seriously though, I don’t know how you’re able to do as much as you do for so long. I’m retired, so no regular “job” responsibilities, and I have a hard time keeping with my humble little corner of the blogosphere.
You are truly amazing woman!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 21:55:31
Aw shucks Gabe, you are too sweet!
I don’t quite know how I manage, but I do! I guess it is about time management and prioritising!
And I have my phone with me all the time, So when I get spare time, I do y social media stuff!
At home, I am Mum And Wife first but the kids are getting older so they keep occupied, which means my relaxation, which is blogging and writing, gets a chance!
Obviously, the day job, teaching, has to get done, and it does, with bells on lol!
Not amazing, just determined, I guess!
I am pretty stubborn and when I get an idea in my head, I have to do it!
I think I set myself invisible goals and expectations which I have to achieve to feel truly calm lol!
Is it a Virgo trait? I don’t know lol!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 22:23:42
hehehe one of these days… I’m going to discover the secret to “time management” and “prioritizing.” For now, its mostly about naps and pacing myself 😉
(Actually, I’m exaggerating a bit. When I was working, I was a platinum member of the workaholics club. But I think I exhausted myself so much, I’ll need the next several years of laziness to catch up on lost sleep -and fun)
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 22:37:21
Lol! I like to think I am managing to get the fun in there somewhat, but sleep does tend to suffer!! I envisage a lot of sleeping when I decide retirement is near!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 18:11:37
I felt like this on Monday too! And I don’t have a 6 week holiday to look forward to! What are your book plans?
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 18:24:12
Well… once i get tiredness sorted AND I’ve finished the school classroom tidy ups in the vacation.. I hope to make some headway on a story I started a LONG time ago!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 15:27:47
You are on the holiday Road 😊 Monday suddenly getting a whole lot better
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:09:33
5 working day countdown Lol!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 15:25:49
I’m glad to hear you’ve made your writing plans “public.” I’ve found I’ve garnered more support than I expected when I went public. 🙂 Glad to hear you’ve taken the plunge!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:09:10
Thank you Lisa! Now to shake the tiredness!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:14:08
Yes. Maybe you need to take a break and take care of yourself a little bit? 🙂 Just a thought. 🙂
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:27:18
I will do that before anything else! But the first week of hols I need to go back into school for preparation time!!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:30:01
I hear you! 🙂 Here’s sending you positive vibes for your preparation time!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:42:25
Thank you Lisa! 😍
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 15:08:28
Hope you do get some time to relax and WRITE. Enjoy all the social activities and above all your family time. You’re so popular and in demand, thats why you’re so booked up all summer. Take care and have some ME time as well.
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:08:25
Bless you Esme! I will try my best!!!!@
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:22:58
🌹🌹🌹
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:27:37
My favorite part of this post is that you made your writing intentions “public” to your family. I sometimes “sneak” time away to work on my novels or blog and it invariably leads to hurt feeling or frustration. So going public is the way to go!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:06:10
Indeed! If I don’t tgen tgere is that question in the others eyes… What are you doing? Why are you not talking about it? Are you writing or is there ‘something else’?
Here’s hoping it happens!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:21:59
This is exactly how I’m feeling at work right right!! And sadly there is no vacation in sight, perhaps in October 🤔 I need to share this with my coworkers 🤣
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 16:04:27
Use this word! It encompasses soooo much! 😂
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:12:55
So thinking this is your first weekend of school break? Make sure you take time for you during your break – yes to write and blogging. 4 weddings sigh that means showers also I imagine. So to a fabulous productive summer – looking forward to hearing all about it!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:16:18
No… I still have one week left!!! But I’ll definitely make time for my writing!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 13:28:06
HaHa Ritu, almost there; done your sports day stuff yet? Trouble is, after the first week off time will suddenly start speeding up and poof, Autumn! I remember you mentioning the weddings too, disrupting that writing…or… valuable procrastinating tools? Dead handy if they can be used so lol.
Mine break up Thursday so chaos will be back, now that writing of mine….
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 13:57:11
All I can think of at the moment is sleep Lol!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:01:53
To be honest my two are seriously flagging now as well. Post exams and stress from that combined with quite a long term wrt work intensity. Although, that might be teenage hormones lol
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:15:22
Lol! It could be!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 13:03:12
I don’t know how you go this long! I bet you are so ready to be off.
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 13:56:20
Im zombie-fied at the moment!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 12:56:26
I gave up my full time teaching job (adult ed) to move to the west of Ireland. I always looked forward to summer hols. Was wrecked! Trust me when I say that teaching adults is just as challenging as teaching children. 😂 Family just don’t get this work-from-home business. They think it’s totally flexible and I should be available ALWAYS! But hey…..I love it!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 13:55:55
As long as you are happy though eh!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 12:07:24
That’s a great word! Hope you feel better soon and get your writing done as you hope.
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 12:18:58
Thanks Debbie! I won’t beat myself up if things don’t pan out quite as I hoped but I’ll try!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 11:51:38
I can only imagine the countdown to the summer hols being MORE exciting for a teacher than it is for the kids! Haha. Hopefully the two (now one) weeks fly, and you get to take a well earned break!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 11:52:15
Thanks Shaun! I’m done in now lol!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 11:18:34
Keep going – you can do it! I used to work at a college & totally understand that end-of-term feeling xx
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 11:30:14
It’s draining!!! But still… one week to go! ☺
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:53:30
Well it’s quite normal to feel exhaustipated,,,I also feel exhaustipated at times or most of the times,,,lol,,,but have to study 😪,,poor me
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:54:37
It’s my fave word at this time of the year!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:55:22
Good Choice 😬
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:19:11
Exhaustipated 😂😂😂 I am going to use this word frequently from now on x
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:44:20
Isnt it the best word EVER?! I am totally exhaustipated now!!!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:11:32
Keep going Ritu, not long now! Your WIP is calling you 🙌🏻
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:43:42
Lol! I need a week of sleep first I think!!!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:11:04
One week to go now!!!! Keep breathing lovely!
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:43:01
Today I am sat like a zombie… it has really hit Today!
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Jul 12, 2017 @ 01:55:44
As a fellow teacher I get it! Thanks for my new word lol!
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Jul 12, 2017 @ 06:59:39
Isn’t it a great word! I love it!!
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 16:40:28
Learned a new word: Exhaustipated. LMAO.
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 17:42:33
It’s a great word!!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 22:12:47
Great post, Ritu. I felt exhaustipated 2 weeks ago. Getting better now that school is finished. The paper work… ugh! There is a light at the end of the tunnel!
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 06:52:18
9 working days to go including today! Urgh!
Thanks for the encouragement!
Paperwork is soul destroying when all you want to do is be with the kids!
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 23:41:41
Exactly!
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Jul 12, 2017 @ 06:59:23
😀
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 21:33:34
Sounds like anything but boring what lies ahead of you, sis! But I know, you will enjoy each and every event to the fullest. What a special summer break this year…. hang in, sis!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 21:53:37
Thank you sis! I just hope we get our break booked too! Gonna need it lol!
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 18:28:04
I can imagine, sis! Perhaps you simply need to make some room. You cannot be everywhere and still deserve your recovery time.
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 19:24:05
We WILL do it sis!
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 20:03:24
👍👍
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:24:12
I know all about falling into bed exhausted too Sis, and as Willow says the heat doesn’t help. I am back on the long days tomorrow after having a few days off and just trying to rev myself up a bit! 🙂
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:25:37
Don’t wear yourself down sis!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 20:34:29
Well doing the 3 long days means 4 off (in theory) which gives me a chance to do some studying but it is all still a juggling act at the moment! 🙂
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 20:35:38
You are doing so well sis!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 20:36:48
Thanks Sis, I know it is still early days and in the beginning there were lots of tears as I nearly regretted the whole thing(nothing to do with the actual nursing either)!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 20:44:40
Oh sis! I know it can feel hard going… juggling it with life stuff too… xxx
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 20:50:13
Yes but you do it so well Sis!!! 🙂
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 20:52:00
As do you sis! 😍
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:20:15
I feel you Ritu, I’m shagged today myself! But at least your holidays are in sight! And do get some relaxation time in there too!
Well done on telling your family about the writing, that will definitely spur you on.
I did the same and now it’s spurring me on to move to the next stage! 💖
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:25:18
Thank you Noelle!!! Here’s hoping!!! 💗💗💗
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:25:45
No hoping, you can do it!!! 🙂
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:26:18
Positivity!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:27:06
Yes!! And just think how amazing you’ll feel at the end. Visualise yourself holding the manuscript!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 19:33:14
I’m visualising!!!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 19:35:49
Keep doing that lol! And feel free to tweet/ message if you need encouragement. Off to bed… Soo tired 😴
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 19:37:29
Thank you and night night! Sweer dreams!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 16:39:16
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 16:34:42
Best wishes and keep cool, the pupils also do. 😉
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:24:04
Thank you ! 😉
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 15:39:44
Keep going – you’re nearly there! I’m looking forward to seeing how much blogging you do when you’re on your hols, as you’re a machine when you’re at work!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:23:14
Lol! Suzie I’m hoping to write more of my book!! But I’ll be there ready and writing Lol!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 15:29:56
😂 amazing post 😂
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:22:23
Lol thanks!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 13:42:33
Hang in there Sister!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:19:41
I’m hanging by a thread!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 21:32:03
A strong thread!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 21:53:11
It’s gotta be strong Brother, or I’m a gonner lol!!
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Jul 11, 2017 @ 02:25:33
Lol!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 13:30:48
A new word for my vocabulary, Ritu. Hope your week improves 😀
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 18:19:21
It’s a great word isn’t it!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 11:57:48
Enjoy it all. 😁🍰
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 12:20:47
I’m trying!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 11:48:20
You sound spent, used up, and ready for some time off. My heart goes out to you, for I have been there.
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 12:20:37
Thank you Rae!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 10:09:34
Summer vacation and projects? I think that’s a fantasy we perpetuate once we reach adulthood. I know I carried it into retirement, where I foundf I’m as busy or busier with different activities than I had during my working years: no rest for the wicker…or the saints among us!
Good luck, Ritu, finding even a little relief from the busy things in your lifge just now!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 12:20:09
Thank you my dear!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 08:04:27
Oh!Sis I know what you mean. I’d send you some energy but I have none! I don’t think this hot weather helps. Hugs have a good day.💜💜💜💜
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 12:19:43
Thank you!!!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 12:26:52
☺️💜
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 07:45:37
I could have stayed in bed the morning rightly. Hope your day isn’t as bad as you think 🙂
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 07:46:57
It’s not so much bad… irs jystvi don’t have have energy to function! Still… I’ll get there Lol!
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Jul 10, 2017 @ 07:22:22
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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