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here’s a little funny anecdote i had at the visa office a few days back;
don’t want to give spoilers, but there were tears.
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oopsie, that was a hilarious read! lol
thanks for the share!
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This was really fun 🙂
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Hey guys,
id love it if you guys could visit my blog and shine some love upon my writings!!
https://deadshot99.wordpress.com
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Hi 🙂
Check out this new post as part of a new series on belonging and breaking stereotype. I’ve also modified the theme a little. Would be grateful for any comments!
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Any feedback will be greatly appreciated 😊
Thanks. Have a great day ahead! 🌺
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You know the best thing about blogging?
having supportive blogger buddies like you!!
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I Am was a great read. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks 😊
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This put a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing!
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Hi! My name is Angeles and I am an international student (born in Colombia but lived in Italy) in North Carolina! I write some poetry on my blog as well as some other stuff that I enjoy! Please give me some feedback so I can work on getting better 🙂
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The last line in your Ballad got me right in the feels!!
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An ever-so-happy Monday to all of you bloggers and blog followers out there! Say, do you like leftovers? Well, in food terms, I guess nobody does, but when it comes to blogs, I certainly do not mind those who visit my blog and read leftover posts that I have published in the past few weeks, so if you’re in the mood for leftovers of the blog post kind, then head on over to KALEIDOSCOPE at http://www.j2w7.wordpress.com; Oh, please do not worry, I have also published some brand-new posts as well! It’s all happening right here at http://www.j2w7.wordpress.com! Cest La Blog!-JW
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I miss friend food. My gut doesn’t, but I do
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You misspelled; It is FRIED food.-JW
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Is fried food not friend food though? Its comfortable 🙂
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I’ll have to agree; Thank you for sharing your comment with me, and I apologize.-JW
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Hi guys,
I am brand new to blogging, I do movie reviews and any comments or questions would be appreciated immensely https://aidibohfilm.com/
Thank you!
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welcome to the world of blogging..
remember to always keep the motivation flowing!!
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I’m full of motivation and that won’t fizzle out for me as long as there’s films coming out :p
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Phur-fect! 😏✌
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Welcome to WP, hope you have a great time!
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I had a look at you blog and your reviews are really detailed which I like- great start! I still need to see Beauty and the beast and your review makes me want to go even more! Welcome to blogging!
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Thankyou 🙂 means alot!
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Welcome to the blogging world. Looking forward to reading more reviews 🙂 I’m sure it’s going to be very useful.
https://diyingmachine.wordpress.com/
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Thankyou, means alot 🙂
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Few weeks back I bought my first dslr camera. Since then I have been to photography. I have uploaded many of it here and much is on the way. I would love to know what allof you thinks about the clicks. Check out and leave your feedback https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/119364816
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Good luck with your photography, buddy!
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Thank you 🙂
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Welcome!
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You have a good eye I would say. The learning curve of photography can be steep…if you want it to be that way. It is also possible to just get out there, take as many shots as you can and enjoy it. Play around with the settings until you figure out what they do. Make notes about what works and what doesn’t so when you are out in the field you will know.
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Thank you for that. That’s exactly what I did for the first few days. Experimenting every mode. But I don’t like clicking randomly. It should convey something or at least I should find it catchy.
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Oh definitely. I just meant I’m still learning all that my camera can do and sometimes you can overthink the approach so quite often, I just skip all the settings and take the photo the way I want to see. Catchy, like you say.
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Yeah. Going to upload a few more captured today;)
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those clicks are simple and beautiful!!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Pleasures all mine! ✌
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🙂
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https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/119364816/posts/378
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Oh I love photography – the best thing about it is that you’ll keep discovering useful techniques by actually making “mistakes” 😀
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Exactly 😉 😀
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Photography is so much fun. I love getting those pictures you never meant to capture. Take a random shot, come home and look on it on your computer and get that ‘woah’ feeling.
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Exactly 😉
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Lovely pics. Good luck with it.
https://diyingmachine.wordpress.com/
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Thank you 🙂
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Hello, everybody!
I have a photography blog and if you have time to look through it, thank you.
Here’s one of my recent posts, a motivational story that I think everyone should read it: https://myphotoshop2017.wordpress.com/2017/04/16/story-of-the-week-never-give-up/
Thank you and success for all! Any feedback is more than welcome.
– Daniela
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Mm, nice blogm
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Thank you!
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Haha, welcome.
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the berries were my favourite!
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I’m glad to know this!
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Much love! Xoxo ✌
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Love the instagram feed on your widget, nice shots!
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Hello WordPress bloggers! What’s up?
I am Jeeshan, a brand new blogger WordPress.com has recently got. I’m new to this blogging world, so I need some feedback from YOU guys. (Respect, yeah)
Here’s my blog 👉: https://theskillhub.wordpress.com
Please review my blog and also my posts and do follow. 😎
Thanks,
Jeeshan. ❌🚫❌🚫
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“Hello beautiful humans of this beautiful earth. What’s up guys?”
haha posts that start on that tone are always tons of fun!!
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haha people love positive stuff – especially when it’s just some empty words
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😂😂 Haha, I hope they are.
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Unique blog mate, I like it 🙂 – So young too. Back in my day, the only entertainment was a stick and your own shadow. Let alone something as fancy as the net! – Welcome
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Ah, thanks for the amazing opinion. 😀
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Hi all! I’ve been trying out some flat lay photography ideas recently for be blog – i’d love to know your thoughts! https://suzie81speaks.com/2017/04/15/how-to-create-flat-lay-images-using-basic-props/
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This looks interesting. I can’t try something like this right now as I am travelling, but I’ve wanted to work on this style for my site. Thanks!
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Thank you! Enjoy your travelling!
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I have a brand new post on a Salt Lamp that I am testing out, I would love some feedback http://www.loveesyd.com
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The Salt Lamp sound interesting. I may have to investigate it further. https://gracelead.co
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Hello everyone. I am fairly new to the blogging world. Kindly drop by my blog and do share your comments and reviews on my posts 🙂
Thanks 🙂
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known faces in the pool make my heart leap! 😀
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Ah!! I was missing you in pool.. Truly 😀
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Came swimming through the fish looking for familiar faces! 😏✌
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😀😀✌
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aye, you’re on a roll Nemo! 😀
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😀😀 frankly, I don’t really know whether I can write. I just do some scribbles.. You guys are delightful who enjoy my crazy thoughts and imaginations 😀😀😀
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Looking good Mr. Nemo
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Haha😝.. Nemo, all your posts point out that you really need to cut off that line ‘I am fairly new to the blogging world’ 😂😂
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😂😂 yeah, this is a trademark line of mine 😂😂 well, practically I am new because there are writers here who are writing for years. I’ve started only a month back. I’m a novice here.
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Hello everyone, is there anyone in my niche here? relationship, marriage and lifestyle. Maybe we could share ideas and posts on each others blog. Check my new post here :http://www.lifeloveandmarriage.com/featured/weekly-dose-wife-repect-husband/
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Hello friends
https://shubham14blog.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/who-left-you-or-love/?preview=true
Your feedbacks are most welcome ☺
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Great writing my friend, a humble story.
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Thanks buddy
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You are a truly talented writer
https://mintyfreshie.wordpress.com
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Hello WordPressers! I hope everyone is having a good start to the week. I have a blog where I share my experiences from my spiritual journey. Here is the link to my latest post: https://crystalblue28blog.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/make-the-decision-to-let-go-of-fear/
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Hi guys! I blog about all things from travel, beauty, lifestyle to the Law Of Attraction. I just uploaded a post all about how to make a vision board and I’d love to hear your thoughts on it, or if you’d like to have a browse through my posts and pick one which takes your fancy then that would be amaze too. Let me know so I can check out your blog also 🙂 https://50shad3s0fjay.wordpress.com/ thank you xx
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Your blog is so cute! https://mintyfreshie.wordpress.com
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Thank you ❤️
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Hi everyone, kindly share your thoughts on this issue: would you rather have your thoughts appear on top of your head for all to see Or have your actions live streamed for anyone to see? Here: http://joseyphina.wordpress.com
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Actions hands down. If people want to watch me read and go hiking, sure. But I don’t want anyone poking around in there!
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Hehe… I agree 😂
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Thoughts more than likely I’ll say what ever in thinking but people watching freaks me out
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Yeah, feels creepy lol
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Hands down thoughts. I want everyone to know exactly how chaotic my brain operates on a regular basis hahaha
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Haha! Good one! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Nel😂
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Hospitality and Humor in Cairo / Egypt
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Lovely post. Felt very connected while reading 🙂
https://diyingmachine.wordpress.com/
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I have 2 blogs, one I launched for my Avon business. Avon365blog.wordpress.com, please drop by and make your Avon purchases with me. 🙂
I also run invisibleillnessesblog.wordpress.com, where I discuss invisible illnesses and do research to help those that do not actually feel well enough to do research.
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https://avon365blog.wordpress.com
& https://invisibleillnessesblog.wordpress.com
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I liked invisible illness. The more aware people are of these things the more understanding non judging they’ll be. Thanks!
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You are so right and that is what I’m trying to convey with my blog.
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I liked this alot!
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Another beautiful Monday to all!
I believe I posted a prompt every day this week, my latest happens to be: https://ares3blog.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/hard-times-in-black-creek/
Any feedback appreciated, and have a most excellent week 🙂
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Hats off! Writing prompts every day isn’t always an easy task!
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Thanks Moon!
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Clicking around on your site I’m surprised to see you’re actually a newbie! 😀 You’re on a roll!
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Woo! 😀 Thanks kindly.
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First there were monkeys, then Neanderthals and then modern day Dads. They are the wipers of bum bums, the makers of bottles, the changer of clothes. They can do everything Mommy can, except make ponytails. They bring home the dough, and they can bake the cake too. Here is food for your thought for why modern day Dads are owed some lovin’:
https://theinstitutionofparenthood.com/2017/04/12/the-neanderthal-i-did-not-marry/?frame-nonce=3051eba6e8
Thoughts on content as well as site design are most appreciated 🙂
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Your humour is absolutely hilarious lol. You miss, are a word-smith.
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Thank you and thank you for the visit! You’ve got a way with words yourself mister. Looking toward to discovering more of your blog!
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Woohoo! Thanks for the kind comments, I will try not to disappoint. Just keep your standards super low, and we’ll all go home happy 🙂
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Haha that’s the trick. Keep the bar adequately low enough so that you always come out on top 😄
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I just wrote about something that is near and dear to my heart. Mental health is important!
https://christinasaysthings.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/can-depression-be-cured-by-love/#more-105
Happy Blogging.
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I wrote a post today about the lessons I learned when I reread some of my earlier writing. I played around with my formatting a bit because I normally rite very text heavy and I wanted to break that up a bit – so if you can just tell me if that worked.
Also this is the first time I did a post quite like this and I was wondering if it would work if I did more of these 🙂
https://enetteventer.com/2017/04/24/a-writers-roots/
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Hi everyone. Ever look at a photo and have a song pop up in your head? That is the basic idea behind my blog. For my latest post, I wrote a tribute to one of my favorite books-Lark Rise To Candleford by Flora Thompson. Some might remember a TV show made of it a few years ago. Let me know what you think-https://robpatdoy.wordpress.com/2017/04/19/lark-rising-a-tribute-to-flora-thompson/
Also, since it is Monday, its time for another Monochrome Mondays!
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I’m in a monochrome mood myself these days. The unisphere shot looks great
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Thanks very much. Monochrome is always good. I love the colors of spring and take lots of color shots, but monochrome is still my favorite I think.
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Lovely pic and I love the whole photo – song idea. Very innovative 🙂
https://diyingmachine.wordpress.com/
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Thanks very much. Off to check your work out too!
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Thanks much 🙂
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I am needing some advice on a possible easier theme to use with my android app. I don’t have computer accessibility at this time. I am having a difficult time with linking to the daily prompt, and such. I want to participate, but lack the knowledge of the “how to” with my app. Just was wondering if I might find another theme easier to maneuver around based on a personal blog? Any feedback would be awesome. I find it no problem with content(that comes easy), it is the technical part that gets me. I am usually drained by the time I get just one small thing figured out.
Thank you in advance. I love it here…
http://criesfromanunkemptgarden.wordpress.com
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Try a theme with sidebars. One should do. Add your widgets there. Pages, new posts, top posts, whatever you need. Pick a theme with a smaller font. Right now, you really have to scroll and scroll to read your work. One, because of the theme, but mainly because the text is so huge and you use a lot of images (not a bad thing). I cant tell you what theme to use as, well, I’m not you lol – we all like different things. But you can search by layout, which will narrow it down.
If you cant get to a computer, a tablet would work as well. Anything with a larger screen than a phone, really.
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I do have a tablet, and I am coming upon a laptop next week. My mom loves me writing again, and has chosen to bless me with one. So I will dink around with it. I see it very differently from your vision. Thank you for the tips. It will take some time to do, but I need something a little more me anyways. Thanks for the great tips. I will take any help I can get. Always trying to improve upon well, all of what makes me me. This being a huge part. “Zang”(excellent) quoted from Wayne’s World. I figured out the daily prompt. Hotdog!! Lol. Super stoked now. ☕👍📝📚😄
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Haha nice! When you get your computer, it will be so much easier for you. If you need help just shoot me a message.
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I would suggest doing a quick search for minimal, two column, responsive themes. The responsive themes are the ones most able to load fast on smartphones. Try and see if you can find a theme that keeps featured images small or consider only adding images to the posts that way your main page is easily navigable.
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Thank you. I am looking. I am getting a laptop this week. The images for me are just as important as my content. I will continue to post, while in look for the right theme. There are so many. Someone else said two columns as well. I looked for a bit last night, it got overwhelming. My mom was so excited to see my writing that she is blessing me with a laptop. So I am very excited. In the meantime my blog will look a little goofy, but hey I am still writing. Thank you for the tips. It took awhile before I got my first response. I was like come on people I am “gone girl here”, lost in the techy part of this dotcom. Help came did show though. Thanks again. Finding a theme that suit the person too, it is all a lot to manufacture. I will succeed though for I am loving it here📝😎👍📚☕
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Yeah you’ll be fine! I just changed my theme again to be more minimal because I got a few replies that the font size was too small. If you end up having anymore questions don’t hesitate to reach out again 😀
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Hello again everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. We had a lazy one, thank goodness. If you have time, please stop by my blog and let me know what you think! Comments and feedback are welcome & follows will receive one as well so that it’s easier for us to stay connected! I look forward to peeking into your blogs in between work today! Have a great one!
https://wholeheartyhappy.wordpress.com
-Shawna
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Nice looking blog, I like the layout and it’s very accessible…oh and I followed.
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Thank you!
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I followed you as well!
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Awesome…thanks
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Really captivating layout 👌
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Thank you! And thanks for the follow. I followed you as well!
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Blueberries and Sweet Potatoes are my go-to super foods.
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We eat a good bit of berries at our house and the kids love them too. A sweet treat with tons of benefits!
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Very nicely written, Like all the images with each post 🙂
https://diyingmachine.wordpress.com/
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Thank you! I am a picture person so I like a visual touch. 😊
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I love looking at pictures so that’s perfect.
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I love your blog!
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That means so much. Thanks!
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Very nice post and I love your blog!
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Thanks! I appreciate you stopping by! 😊
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No thanks! 🙂
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Hey guys! I have tried my hand in sketching 😂.. And checkout my recent post.. Do tell me if I should post more of art or writing!
https://poojannnblogs.wordpress.com/
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Your sketch is perfectly fine than what i can come up with 😂😂
Ps- Did you renovate your blog? 😉
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Yes! Is it good or the earlier one?
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I loved the earlier one, to be honest 😉. Too much of only green in this one.
Is green your fav color? Then i must check my words 😅
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No 👻, actually there’s no fav. colour .. Cz they always chng 😂… I’ll see wht i can do to reduce greenish look 😂.. Thanks!!
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Relieved 😅😅
Mind checking my new post?
https://shubham14blog.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/who-left-you-or-love/?preview=true
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Ya sure!
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It’s splendid! Really liked it!!
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Thanks, glad to hear that.
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Yeah!
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First ever relationship and then a breakup. Gosh, it sucks. Hard time moving on. Gave lots to put on a paper though.
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Yeah..! 🙂
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Hey! If you have tym thn plz check my site now.. Is it better or still i did like earlier 😂?
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The colour this time is actually nice 👍👌
Earlier one was too much bright.
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Yes 😄😄
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I could practice that every day of my life until I died, and still only be able to draw stick men. Great sketch.
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Hahaha 😂 thank you !!
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The sketch was lovely, the layout looks pretty good to me 🙂
https://diyingmachine.wordpress.com/
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Tysm!!
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I like your sketch! This is your blog, so you should put both if you feel like it!
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Okay 👍 thank you Jenn!!
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good one!
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Thnks!!
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Hello Fellow bloggers!
Happy Monday! I just wrote a new post on difference between 4G & Lte.
I would like to hear your feedback
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