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https://beaconsassessment.wordpress.com/2017/01/12/one-teachers-perspective/#more-176
Happy Friday everyone – looking forward to some feedback!
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Hey you have a nice blog keep blogging 😉
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Great niche site! I can see how this can be helpful for teachers. Nice job!
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Thanks, I’m really hoping that parents and students will get something out of it, too. If we all share ideas and knowledge, then everyone should benefit 😉
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Such a great idea!
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An interesting first blog post. Keep it up 🙂
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Thanks!
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Really Liked the posts that I read! You’ve a great start. Welcome to the blogosphere. 🙂
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Thanks! I’m going to enjoy your fables, too.
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Hope you do ^-^
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One thing I noticed — you’re using a lot of tags and categories on some of your posts. The WordPress.com Reader actually filters out posts that use more than 15 tags and categories (combined) as an anti-spam measure, so using this many tags actually makes it harder for folks to find your posts, which is sad! If you cut your tags down to the most relevant, you’ll actually draw more readers.
Welcome!
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That’s good to know – I’ll adjust that, thanks!
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hello mam, my blog is 3 months old. Can I post my first link here?
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We reserve this space for people whose blogs are less than a month old. But! We have another weekly open thread, the Community Pool (https://wordpress.com/dailypost/category/community-pool/) where any and all bloggers can go to give/get feedback and support. There’s a great community of folks there!
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Thank u…. I would love to connect with everybody 🙂
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I didn’t know that. That’s great knowledge to have now.
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If you’re a woman going through IVF, there’s tons of info. But if you’re a bloke? Not so much.
My wife is undergoing IVF; therefore, so am I.
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Blog homepage here: https://lostastronomer.wordpress.com/ I’d really appreciate any feedback you can give!
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I like this! I know nothing about IVF female or male so it’s interesting to read about! Also I’m your age and nowhere near ready to go there so I’m happy to read about it from a safe distance…
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I didn’t know anything about it either until a few months ago!
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Amazing stuff man!! Such a great perspective and honesty.
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Thanks! Appreciate it 🙂
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PS did you post a question about aliens a few weeks ago? I wrote a long reply, and then accidentally deleted your comment because I had no idea what I was doing with wordpress notifications at the time…!
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Hahaha. Not that I’m aware of. That’s funny though.
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Hey dear your blog is very useful really loved it keep blogging 😉
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Thanks very much – there’s not much written from the male point of view on the subject, would like to redress the balance
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And if you want my thoughts on IVF (his wife) please check out http://pyjamasandcrumpets.wordpress.com
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I like that you’ve linked your wife’s site to yours, giving the reader the opportunity to read both sides. 🙂 Great idea!
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Thanks! Please check her blog out – she’s going through a lot at the moment, and it’s enormously stress reliving for her 🙂
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Great idea right?!
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well-written and humorous post! Good luck with ALL aspects! 🙂
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Thanks very much! 🙂
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Ha…. Your introduction is catching. Gone through your blog. Humorous, and I’m hoping to learn about IVF along with you.
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I love your first post. I feel somewhat invested in the outcome now that I’ve read it… and I’m half way around the world in Colorado. Awesome to see some dude support around the process of IVf.
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Me too! I’m so hooked.
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Hey there. I started my new blog 2 weeks ago and look for new followers. Its a photography blog where i post a picture every single day – no excuses. Maybe youre interested and have a look.
https://thedailymentory.wordpress.com/
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I’ve seen this done before, but never had any interest. I love your pictures, though. You have a great eye. Can’t wait to see more. 🙂
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Hello. I hope you are doing well. It’s a wonderful start. I love photography as well. All the best! 🙂
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My best friend is a photographer and after several years is finally cracking the scene and getting work. It’s a rewarding hobby that can be a lucrative career if your cards are played well. I’ll certainly be keeping an eye on your progress. Great work so far 🙂
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Thank you so much, i really appreciate your kind words!
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No worries 🙂
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Nice! I like the cat pics; very different take than usual!
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Thank you. I try my best to take some different view on normal things! Also thanks for stopping by and following
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Thank you all for the feedback. Maybe some of you are also interested to take a look on my facebook site Streetbiter, where i share the best of my photos!
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Following you now…nice shots!
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Very cool. I’m new to the blogging word as well so haven’t seen this been done before. I like it alot.
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Nice pictures….especially the cats. I also like that you titled the pictures. Keep it up!!
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Me too!!
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I love it!! So simple but great!!
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Hey..bloggers! I am new here.. Interect with me so that I don’t feel left out! :p wanted to share my thoughts with u guys. I hope you enjoy.
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Just followed you 🙂 You are really very expressive 😉
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Thank you!I am following u too 😉
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You are always welcome 😉
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Congrats on starting your blog journey! Keep writing 😊
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Thank you!
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Looks like you’re on the right track, but your About page has the generic message still posted. I would write a blurb about what readers will expect from your blog. If you don’t want to, then I would just delete it. Happy blogging!
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You wont feel lonely here..welcome
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Thank you! 🙂
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I like your blog very much! It’s a great way to explore your feelings and get to know yourself better! Welcome
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Thanks for your appreciation!!hope to see you around 🙂
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I really enjoyed that post. I’m following you now. Hope that improves your day if only marginally 🙂
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Thank you!!! 😀
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Someone said “very expressive” and I agree. Well done and welcome!
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Thank you for your appreciation!!I am flattered!! 😀
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Following you now…
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Thank you! I am following you too 🙂
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Thank you! I’ll visit your blog to read your posts
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hey thanks for the opportunity and my first post is about taking charge and getting out of a rut explained with humor and comics . its really motivating . click this link and try it for yourself : https://therightspell.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/taking-charge/
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Your blog has a nice look about it. Good choice for the style of writing.
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thank youuu
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A very good start …but you can do much better…all the best.
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Yes, it works! Good sense of humor. I’m thinking about decluttering as I write this! 🙂
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thats great 😀
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You should have a DONALD TRUMP’S FACE IS BELOW warning – I wasn’t ready!
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hahah sorryyy
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Following you now…nice post
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thank youu
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My first blog here. Site isn’t complete though: https://ahandfuloftheresa.wordpress.com/blog/
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I did notice on the home page that the description area under you About and Contact tabs still have a generic message that you probably want to change. Other than that, looks great!
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Thank you… Yeah still getting around this site.
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I enjoyed reading your post. Welcome, Theresa!
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Thank you Sasha
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You opted for the same theme as I. You have class 😉
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Nice! We think the same way, somehow 😉
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If you need a little help, you can find your theme’s details here: https://wordpress.com/themes/goran — it’ll help you learn to customize and configure all the parts of your home page.
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I love the sense of community here! I just started my blog this week and I’m pretty proud of it! I just write about whatever I feel like!
https://nicksnotionsblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/my-first-blog/
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I know that feeling😅 Just write whatever comes to mind; everything will fall into place. Btw, welcome to the WP community
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I love that you stated you’re not writing for you readers, but for yourself. Anyone with a blog needs to share this sentiment; it’s what great blogs are all about. Catchy name, too!
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Thanks! Gotta love the alliteration, right?
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Don’t you worry.just keep jotting down the words whatever comes in mind,I too do so and I can assure that it will make u feel good.Good luck.
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I started out trying to go with a theme, but it came out much better when I just went with what I felt like. I’ve started developing reoccurring categories to keep up with daily content goals, but I get better reception from the ones that just came from the moment. I enjoyed your notions, and I’m cuddling my puppy extra close tonight… keep doing what you do, the site looks great!
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Thank you!
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Yay, you! Welcome! I started out thinking my blog was going to be about one thing because “experts” tell you to niche. I’m having more fun not doing that. I hope you continue writing and enjoying this blogosphere and write for yourself! 🙂
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Experts, schmexperts, I say! I have opinions on this 🙂
https://wordpress.com/dailypost/2015/01/15/many-topics-one-blog/
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Thanks for pointing me there. Of course, I started clicking useful links. It gave me more food for thought on revamping my own blog.
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Met some awesome people on here. It’s nothing like Facebook or Twitter. Glad you’re enjoying the experience
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My only constructive criticism would be that you can’t just mention Sadie and not have a photo of her! What are you, a MONSTER? But that’s just me. I love dogs. Anything can be improved with the addition of a dog photo. Like, if I could add a dog photo to this comment, I guarantee that would make it approximately 87% better.
You know it’s true.
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You’re absolutely right. I’m gonna throw some pictures up!
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Welcome!
One piece of feedback — you might consider giving your posts titles that tell us a little more about what’s in the post. As a potential reader, “Second blog post” doesn’t give me much incentive to click. You’re writing good stuff, so don’t sell yourself short with the titles.
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Thanks for the note!
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Nice piece. Love that you are writing for yourself. It’s a great to get things off your chest. No sense in holding it all. Good luck and keep writing.
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Its great and perfect way of writing that just write honestly what we feel..feeling is like flowing so “Just flow in the ocean of feelings & emotions..” and it’ll sum up all the things on there place itself.
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I like your explanations about why you have to mention you’re gay. B is especially poignant. 😂 I’m glad I’m not the only person writing at random.
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I love this so much man!! Doing it for you is a great thing. I look forward to more.
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Good morning all! Stop on by and check out my post. I love sharing thoughts and getting different points of view. Who’s knows what I’ll write next, stay tuned!
The women’s march of 2017…Was your goal achieved? – RemiHarte
https://remi-harte.blog/2017/01/25/the-womens-march-of-2017-was-your-goal-achieved/
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https://mypittyfullworld.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/puppy-breath/
this is my first time attempting this! would love some advice. Happy Friday, we made it!!
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You had me at puppy breath. 😀
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Loved your entry. Puppies! 🙂
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First blog post!
https://chloeluye.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/make-this-your-year/
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Welp, you got that out of the way, and you’ve dressed up your blog so that it feels more like your home for a while. Welcome to the WordPress community. We’ve got cookies – well, we’ve got cookie recipes, you’ll have to make the cookies yourself. Sorry.
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Thank you!! I can’t wait to learn more!
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Happy New Year! Now that you’ve posted here, you’re almost obligated to keep this resolution so we can follow your postings! Great first post and good luck! 🙂
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Happy New Year to you too! It’s a great way of motivating yourself to do something! Thank you!
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I really like your introduction to your blog. It was very refreshing! You’re resolution are simple but worthy.
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Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed reading it!
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Just went through your blog it really made me a bit emotional. Keep blogging 🙂
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thanks….i went through yours just now…great write up 😊
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Thank you dear 😉
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My first post which a week older .. Please read for the sake of “ART” and recommended to all dreamer , writers, artlovers and meryl streep fans 😍
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Very much liked this post! 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it .. thank you 🙂
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Hey this is my second Friday! But this is my first post, is about why I think in English sometimes when my native language is Spanish. Would love some feedback!
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I always wondered about this. Thanks for sharing!
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I liked your post and, as someone who reads a lot, I agree with you. I look forward to more!
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Hello Freaek! I admire you for being able to catch up with Blogging U’s assignments, lol. This is a great post btw, keep writing! 🌻
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Thanks! It challenges me sometimes to new things that I wouldn’t do if not for it 😉
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Random Thoughts of the MAN – as the Man
https://astheman.com/2017/01/27/random-thoughts-of-the-man/
Enjoy!
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Interesting start. I’m probably not your target audience . . . 🙂
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Sascha, thank you for the response, the MAN could always use the WOMANs advice
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🙂
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I started writing my blog about a week and a half ago to talk about my traumatic event that I went through in February 2016 by telling a story to my “little buddy”. I would appreciate any and all feedback. It is a work in progress. My first blog was: https://mystrugglingheart.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/341-days-4-hours-38-minutes-ago/
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Wow! I’ll be back…
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I attempt to blog daily as I have found this to be very therapeutic to me and hopefully some people out there can relate to my story and know that they are not alone. Thanks for the follow. Bruce
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Hope everyone is having a great day! I’m still very new to blogging and would appreciate any advice or suggestions people have.
https://azanah.wordpress.com/2017/01/17/my-3-new-years-resolutions/
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I’m posting about resolutions on Monday which relates to yours. 🙂 I loved your post on the Mad Hatter Tea. Very cool!
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Good start! I look forward to more.
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Happy Friday! I’m new here, but I already love it. I’m trying to challenge myself. Previously I’ve been closed up lots and keeping to myself, but I wanna share and talk to people, real life and on here. I’ve opened up about education fails, anxiety and depression – and I’ve been posting about stuff that makes me happy.
Come say hi please 🙂 https://lifeofachickpea.wordpress.com/
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I liked reading your post and very, very much enjoyed your pics. Your blog is very well set up. Look forward to more! 🙂
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Thank you so much! It means a lot to know that someone likes what I do. I also sneaked a peak at your side – “Mouse on the Run” made my heart rate pick up! I will be following for more 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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feels like the first day of school. not very good but i’m trying. comments and advice are welcome.
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First days of school were always awkward.
I’m also new to this, so trying is all that matters! 🙂 You may want to put your direct website link in the comment so people can reach you easier.
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Also, you have a great theme but you may want to customize your widgets and pages to give your site its own identity. Good luck!
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I noticed that your blog’s home page has lots of placeholder text on it. You can find your theme’s details here: https://wordpress.com/themes/edin — it’ll help you learn to customize and configure all the parts of your home page.
Welcome!
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Royal Daugters – Helping young girls who go through life thinking so little of themselves; having self-esteem issues.
https://hisroyaldaughtersblog.wordpress.com/
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Love the message you’re sending!
As far as “the blog” you might want to update the first blog post so it doesn’t show the default message. Good luck. 🙂
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Thanks! Will do!
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I’m a certified wedding and event planner and I’m new to blogging.
Le Fleur Weddings and Events
https://lefleurweddingsandevents.wordpress.com/
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Hello! I hope you are doing well. Your site isn’t set up yet. But I followed you because I love to see pictures of events. Expecting great stuff from you. All the best!
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Okay I’ll set it up!
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Greetings! I am cycling through as many blogs as possible!! You all are very talented so plz bare with me! Loving the vibes!!
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Hey I’m trying to tell my story instead of someone else tell it for me please look up my blog.
confessionsofagymratblog.wordpress.com
My life has been traumatic, with many ups and downs. I suffer with PTSD and are an ex service woman.
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You look incredible!
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Thank you.
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I’m also telling my story over at my blog. Thanks for sharing! And you do look amazing!
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Thank you I will have a look at yours now.
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Very honest. An important post to share! Well done! 🙂
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All my posts are extracts from my book ” I choose to smile.
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Congrats on writing a book. That’s a lot of work and something to be proud of!
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Many thanks. It’s not published yet I have to wait till a legal matter is dealt with.
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Hint: include the http:// bit of your blog’s address, and you’ll get a clickable link when you publish the comment. Voila:
http://confessionsofagymratblog.wordpress.com
Welcome!
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My blog is 21 days old today! I think blog days are kind of like people years so I guess that means it can legally drink now. Let’s do shots!
https://whendoigetthemanual.wordpress.com/2017/01/06/new-year-new-resolutions/
This will probably also be its last time saying hey to First Friday; I think twice is enough. I don’t want my blog to get notions.
So.
Heeeeeeeeeey!
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Enjoy blogging looking forward to see more post from u in future 🙂
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Thanks idiotchamp!
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U are always welcome quinn 😉
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I love your writing style. Can’t wait to see more!! 🙂
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Oh thanks!!
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Cheers to your newly legal blog! 🙂 Loved what I saw. Best wishes!
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I was very happy to read your new year, new resolutions post – and I came across your “Hygge”-post too. I’m Danish so I thought it interesting to see your thoughts and experiences. Liked your blog lots – and I will definitely be following for more 🙂
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I am really glad to have stumbled upon your blog here, great posts! Keep writing!
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Hey there, you have a few default text widgets there on your blog. Also, your published a default template post as your first post. Remove those!
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Very thoughtful posts!
There are still a few of those default messages that you might want to edit out. The “about” and “text widget” for instance.
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oh yeah! thank you!
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Welcome 🙂
I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s footer, at the bottom — you can remove or edit that by going to My Site > Customize > Widgets. Look for the Text Widget!
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Thank you very much! appreciate it!
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https://teresacreationsblog.wordpress.com/
Have a Wonderful Friday! :)Teresa
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Love the way you’ve set it up. So pretty! I read your first post and watched part of your shrimp video. Well done! Best wishes!
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Thank you do much for stopping by & commenting😊 Have a wonderful day! :)Teresa
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Thank you! You have a great day too!
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Would love to hear what people have to say on my first book review:
Review: The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan – The Busy Bookworm
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Great start, Busy Book Worm!
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https://wordpress.com/stats/day/tesmeblog.wordpress.com
– I’m a couple of weeks in and still trying to find my feet!
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Hey there, nobody but you can reach your site at the link you shared. Share your site URL instead.
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Oops – as I say, still finding my feet!! https://tesmeblog.wordpress.com/
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Simplicity and Other Complex Themes | Broke Writer Spreading Love for Free
https://simplicityandothercomplexthemes.wordpress.com/
hey all my name is claire
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What We Used to Be | Simplicity and Other Complex Themes
https://simplicityandothercomplexthemes.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/what-we-used-to-be/ whoopsies here’s my actual post
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I liked your post and the format of your blog
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oh thank you!!
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Loved both prose poems I read. Great start! 🙂
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thank you!
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First blog post!
https://lifeofateenageranter.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/blog-post-title/
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Haha great start! Love your style of writing! All the best! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Your blog looks really interesting and I’m glad to see I’m not the only one with late resolutions! Good luck!
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Thank you! 🙂
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