It’s been a year since i last blow my birthday candle and how time flies. The candle of hope for a bright tomorrow lighting up my birthday wishes.
I just celebrated my birthday two days ago. Yes, i’m a year older and wiser yet i have the same birthday prayers and wishes as always.
I wish that my family will be bless all year through with good health. I wish that my parents live long enough to see their great grandchildren. I wish that my brother and my sister in law to be always in good shape so they can hug their grandchildren. I wish that my nephews and niece to be always safe and healthy so they can live a full life and achieve their dreams. And of course i wish to live happily ever after. 😉
I don’t know why, but through the years it seems like a personal tradition to slice my birthday cake and blow the candles.
I don’t really need to blow the candle this time. All i need is to close my eyes and feel the light, be grateful for the treasures that i have, a great loving family i am so blessed to be with.
And when my birthday celebration has died down and everyone is done with their birthday greetings. I look at the leftover of my birthday cake with the missing candle, this time wishing something else not just for myself.
I wish that the missing candle will always serve as light. Light when the world feel a certain darkness.
I have never imagine that i would be wishing something for the world on my birthday. My birthday wishes are always for myself and my family. But this time as i look at the world around me, my country and what’s happening beyond it, i wish for that two words that seem memorable only to beauty pageant patties…… world peace.
Yes, i wish for world peace. And i truly mean it.
Not only the kind of peace without gunfires and battles. But also the inner peace that comes within everyone. To be more kind and be more accepting of other people’s shortcomings and mistakes.
To win the battle against racism and bigotry. To be more open minded towards other people’s differences and culture. To be more understanding of other people’s religious beliefs. To be the candle that lights a dark path and show that even when the candle’s light was blown off, the splintered remaining wax will serve as a reminder that nothing in life was ever lost or wasted if it serves its purpose.
I know blowing the birthday candles doesn’t mean all dreams will be fulfilled, all wishes will come true.
Life isn’t a fairy tale. There’s more to life than my birthday wishes. And yes, sometimes wishes still ensnare me.
Daily Prompt: Candle
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Happy Birthday and this is great! I wish the same, maybe our wishes together can help 🙂
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Thanks joyroses for that greeting.
I wish too. thanks for stopping by.
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You are welcome and I am always glad to stop by!
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That is such a lovely compliment. Have a great weekend. Thanks again.
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Thanks and same to you!
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You’re welcome. Take Care.
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Happy belated birthday! I’m celebrating my birthday today. 🙂
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Wow, another Beautiful Libran. Happy Birthday Brenda. Don’t forget to blow the candles.:-)
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Thank you! I’ve already blown out the candles in my imagination. 🙂
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lol, that’s great. Have a great day then. Enjoy the weekend too.
Thanks brenda for sharing your thoughts and for dropping by. Take Care.
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Same to you. 🙂
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Thanks again.
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That was such an unselfish,wonderful birthday wish…beautifully wriiten!All the best for the next year!
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Thanks Perdebytjie for that wish. I appreciate that. thanks too for stopping by.
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My pleasure…I always appreciate your writing!
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Thank you for your encouraging words. Please take care. Have a lovely weekend.
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Happy Birthday!
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Thank You Inese for the greetings. Have a lovely weekend.
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You too have a great weekend!
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Thanks for dropping by. Take Care.
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A lovely wish. Happy Birthday, Joel.
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Thank you Leonard. Wishing you a lovely weekend ahead.
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Happy Birthday, seems that lovely people have birthdays this magical month, I will join you with your wish for world peace next week !
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Advance happy birthday. Thank you for the greetings.
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🙂
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Happy belated birthday, Joel 🙂 Beautiful post as usual! 🙂
I hope all your wishes come true!
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Thanks Paola for the greeting. I hope it will including world peace , peace for all countries, to mankind…all the time.
Have a great weekend.
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Thank you, Joel! You too 🙂
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Thanks again Paola.
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Happy belated birthday. May you live to see a zillion more and more…keep on celebrating.
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A zillion thanks to you Dehan. Thanks too for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
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Happy belated birthday 🎉 …
hope you had all the fun you could.. though
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I did. Thanks Nita for dropping a greeting. Have a great saturday.
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You do the same Joel
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Thanks.for stopping by.
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beautiful. thank you for sharing your birthday wish with the rest of us.
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You’re welcome Paulina. Thanks too for stopping by.
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Happy Belated Birthday, Joel!🎂
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Thanks so much Kerry for stopping by.
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Pawkisses for a Happy Birthday and may all your dreams come true 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thanks for the cute kisses Angel. Have a great weekend.
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Happy Birthday Joel. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks for the greetings Natalie. thanks too for stopping by.
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My pleasure Joel👍😊❤️
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Have a great weekend Natalie.
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Thanks Joel! You too‼️😊❤️
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Thanks again. Take Care.
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Joyeux anniversaire ! 🎈🎂🎁
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Thanks Nekkies.
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Happy birthday!
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Thanks Rachael for the greetings. Have a great week ahead.
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You as well, Joel! I hope your birthday was a memorably pleasant day. ♡
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It was very pleasant and memorable. Thanks Rachael for stopping by. Take Care.
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You too. 🙂
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Thanks.
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Happy birthday dear Joel and have a great time. 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊
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Thanks Kamal. You too.
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” Auguri”… and may all good things come to you and your dear ones
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Thanks Bea for that wonderful greetings. Grazie.
Have a lovely week ahead.
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Happy Birthday!
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Thanks Windmills. Have a great week ahead.
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Happy Happy Birthday!!!
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Thanks Dorinda for the greetings.
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Happy belated birthday! I hope that it was a fun one.
😎
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Thanks Sepultura for the greeting. Fun and nostalgic. 🙂
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Hope you had a great day. Belated birthday wishes. The world certainly needs more kind souls like you 🙂
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Thanks Sherry for your beautiful greetings. Nice to hear such kind words from you. Have a great monday.
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Happy belated birthday! 🎂
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Thanks Persia for the greeting. Have a great monday.
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Happy Birthday!
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Thanks Blue Sky. Have a great week ahead.
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You too!
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Thanks. Take Care
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Happy birthday to you, Joel. It can last as long as you wish it to last! I love a weeklong party! 😀
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Thanks Robin for that beautiful thought and warm greetings. Have a great week ahead.
Thanks too for dropping bh.
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Truly lovely sentiments for your birthday Joel. We could all take a leaf from your book. Happy birthday!
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Thanks Robyn for the warm lovely greetings. Thanks too for leaving a thought and dropping by.
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Happy Belated Birthday!
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Thanks Maica. Have a great day.
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You’re welcome and you too.
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Thanks. Take Care.
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Happy belated birthday! Love & inspiration.
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Thank so much Noora. Have a lovely week ahead
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Thanks! You too, Joel!
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Take Care.
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happy birthday, Joel! all the best things start with a wish 🙂
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Yes it does. Thanks Daal for the greeting. Have a great tuesday.
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Happy belated birthday! I love your body wish!!! Blessings and peace.
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Thank you Ms. Vee for the greetings. Wishing you blessings and peace too.
Have a great day.
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Good morning. You as well Joel!
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Take Care. Thanks again.
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Will do. You’re welcome.
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🙂
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Happy birthday. Best wishes now and always.
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Thanks Moylo for the greetings. Have a great day.
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Call me A.
Moylom is the business name. ☺
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Okay, thank you A for stopping by. Have a great day.
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Same to you!
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Take care.
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Belated Birthday wishes Joel, and what a wonderful Wish for the World my friend.. Wishing you Many more my friend 🙂 Sue
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Thanks for the greetings and wishes Sue. Have a great day ahead. Thanks for the time.
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Its evening but I had a great day thank you Joel.. YOU too take care xx
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Thanks again. Have a wonderful evening then.
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You have a wonderful Day xx
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You too. Take Care Sue.
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Happy belated birthday 🎂😁
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Thanks Lisa. I appreciate your greetings. Have a great day.
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You too! 😊 x
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Thanks again. Take Care.
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Belated happy birthday
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Thank you Natalie. I appreciate your greetings.
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You are welcome
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Have a great weekend.
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Thank you, you too have a superb weekend, take care.
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Likewise. Take Care too.
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Wait, is your birthday on October 13?
Also, happy belated birthday! Another year older, another year wiser indeed 🙂 I absolutely agree with your wish for world peace.
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Yes Jade. Thanks for the greeting. Appreciate it. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
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Wow, guess what? We’re twins LOL. My birthday is also on October 13. Go October babies! 😀
I hope you had a wonderful birthday & enjoy your weekend.
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Oh belated happy birthday to you too Jade.
Yes, we’re both Beautiful Librans, our first name both start with letter J.
I had a simple birthday celebration with the family and yes it’s wonderful.
Thanks again Jane. Enjoy your weekend too.
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Such emotions in these lines. You are a wonderful person. Happy belated birthday. 🙂
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Thank you Kumar for that wonderful compliment. Thanks too for dropping by and sharing your thoughts here.
Have a great wednesday.
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The pleasure is all mine Joel. You too have a wonderful day. 🙂
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Take Care.
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You too.
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Thanks.
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Ahh! I LOVE this! If only everyone saw the world the way that you do! Happy belated birthday!
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Thanks for for the greetings. Thanks too Kristian for sharing your thoughts and for droping by. I appreciate it. Have a great day ahead.
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A happy belated birthday:) And may all your wishes come through…Time does sneak up on us doesn’t it. And a big thank you for visiting my blog!! A great weekend to you and yours 🙂
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Thank you for the greeting Jazzy. Thanks too for stopping by.
You’re always welcome to drop by anytime. Have a great weekend too.
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Each and every day we “wake up” is a birthday … happy birthday 365 times for now … I hope to congratulate you … next year. Live long and prosper _/\_
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Thanks for that wonderful thought Luigi. See you again on my next birthdays. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by.
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I have a memory like a sieve … but I never forget how they make me feel.
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That’s beautiful Luigi.
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The beauty in being truthful … ? You can sleep like a baby … if they allow you to!
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How old do you feel my dear Joel?
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I feel like a teen. 🙂
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48 teen? I would guess?
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there’s a teen attached to it, like tweenteen, thirtyteen, forteen, lol ….
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Fithtyteen! Your half a century young? I was that 4 birthdays ago!
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Nope, haven’t reach that mark yet. Why?
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Believe me … Im not looking for a mate … my friend, it was just “small talk”? … You are in the US or? I am in Deutschland. ( & served 4 and 1/2 years for the service people! )
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I believe you and it never entered my mind that you’re looking for a mate. You’re just being friendly.
I’m not in the US.
Thank you for leting me know you’re in Germany now. Danke.
Have a great week ahead Luigi.
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Philippines? 😉
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Yes, you can see it on some of my posts and about page too.
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Great Country … very beautiful … and strong “believers! I have a couple of friends but have never been able to visit this wonderful land. Maybe one day my Son … Whoes in Australia right now. One day … 🙂
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You’re always welcome to visit. We will be staging the Miss Universe beauty pageant in January 2017. It’s a global pageant with more than 80 countries participating including Germany, Italy and Great Britain. You can drop by if you want.
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I would be honoured! I would have to win the lottery before though! If your ever in Germany … your welcome to visit.
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Thanks Luigi. Have a great week ahead.
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Bitteschön
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What does that mean?
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Your welcome! Bitte = please & schön = nice …
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Oh, that’s nice. Thanks, i learned something new today.
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Every day …! Every day. I for exsample got to know you … a little bit better today … and thats worth a fortune.
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Likewise. Thank you.
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This was not intended as an offence? I hope your not! I apologise if I came a bit “too near?” Friends?
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Nope, i’m not offended. It’s okay, why would i be, age is just a number. 🙂
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Thats the spirit!
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Why do you think i’m offended?
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The why? … was sort of … “sudden” and blunt! Just a feeling, im glad your not.
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Oh i see, sometimes words get in the way… can be interpreted in so many ways , that’s the huge difference between reading and talking in person.. you know… if i ask why and you see my expression smiling you won’t think that way.
I understand if you feel that way. Feelings can be deceiving/tricky, i don’t know what’s the apt word since english is not my first language.
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Your younger than me … but when it comes to wisdom…? Your there right up beside me … at least in this case, I studied “also” Psycology,. Law, Geometry, Physics … +++ ( I want not to … ” brag?” ) Mechanical enginiring, Foundry Craftsman, Unisex hairdressing, Pattern maker, Woodworker, and Antick furniture Restorer… what I do now ? Well id have to kill you if I told you that! 😉 My “Mother was Italian, died at the age of 33 …I was 18 months young, so my “mother tounge is therefore Italian, I was born in England … and I have been in Germany since 1987? An old saying in England goes … “pick the bones out of that” know what I mean? Absolutly fullfilling talking to you in words. _/\_
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Wow, you are so well schooled. So many degrees. Thanks for sharing a part of your life story. Thanks too for stopping by. I appreciate it.
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Your welcome my “blogger friend” … everyone you comunicate with becomes whether you want or not … “part of your life.” I may not be always available … but if you don’t forget me … then I won’t forget you! Yin & Yang … and the Karma cafe!
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Thanks Luigi. I appreciate your kind words. Take care.
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Belated birthday wishes Joel! I like the fact that you wished for world peace. As time goes by and we read about the state of affairs around the globe, mankind needs your wish. And thanks for stopping by my site. 🌹
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You’re welcome Wendy. Thanks for the greerings. Thanks too for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
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