A Glorious Mess

Dear Diary,

I’ve been thinking about my two families – my biological one (to whom I am very close to) and my weird*** one that are made up of friends whom I’ve come to view as a second family.

My second family is really weird and a big mess – one’s like a responsible, straight forward, cheeky sister; another like a quirky, funny but probably the most mature of the bunch niece; and the other one…is a clumsy, childish, unidentifiable species that I’m responsible for (though he’ll tell you otherwise).

And then there’s me. Amongst the biggest joker and stirrer out of all of us…and I am the coolest person of the bunch 😄

Oh, and then there’s my both biological and WP brother J-M’s History Corner who is…an old grouchy nerd that thinks that he’s wittier and smarter than me. In his dreams!

We are, to put it bluntly, a mess.

But that’s what families are, aren’t they? A big, glorious mess.

Cause it takes all sorts to make a family – weirdos, geniuses, jokers, artists, the Grouches and the Serious Ones, the pranksters…and not to mention the riff-raff.

We all fit together like pieces of a puzzle. We all bring out the best (and worst) out of each other. And we can bang heads.

But that’s what makes us a family.

It’s not limited by whom you are related or married to.

It can be anybody.

And that’s why it’s such a wonderful mess.


And yes, the two families mentioned are mine 🙂

To the two families: You can kill me now

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463 responses to “A Glorious Mess”

  1. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
    The Eclectic Contrarian

    Why do you make the guys out to be purebred idiots?

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    1. 😉 Hehehe! Love ya dad.

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      1. On second thoughts, maybe I should have said that as a response. Is it just me or has he been slightly touchy lately?

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      2. Definition of touchy please.

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      1. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        No future in comedy for you… 😏

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      2. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You got many things… but humor wasn’t one of them. 😁

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      3. 😁 That’s cause I wasn’t given it…I was born with it.

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      4. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        🙄that’s what I was saying…….. you weren’t born with it……

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      5. I was just thinking that that joke was just terrible…
        Just wait ’til you see a comedy skit I’ve got planned with myself and all my online friends – which includes you. If that’s okay?

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      6. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Sure.

        Awww!!! My little sis is trying to be funny!! 🤗

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      7. As my brother, you’re supposed to be supportive and boosting my confidence! How dare you!

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      8. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        If I did I’d never hear the end of it.

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      9. No, you wouldn’t.

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      10. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Yes I would!!

        *puts hands on your shoulders and gives warm look* be loved little sister. Be loved. Now go forth and prosper.

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      11. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I am kind! What more do you want??

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      12. Subjective.
        To steal all your money.

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      13. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Hahahahaha I don’t have any!! Jokes on you 😏

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      14. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        We have to wait on Lydia. She always gets mad when we talk and she’s not here.

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      15. Well, that can’t be helped. We’re all on different time zones, that means we’ll get on on different times.

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      16. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Sorry sweetie…… 😕

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      17. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Ok

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      18. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I’m not your baby…

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      19. It’s a common phrase on the internet. It’s just a phrase – just like when J-M called me that in a sarcastic comment in one of our mock face-offs.

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      20. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Mhmm.. 😏

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      21. Fine, don’t believe me.

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      22. Hahaha! Talking about me behind my back I see!

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      23. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        No!!!!

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      24. You did, but I’m not mad

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      25. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        🙄

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      26. Don’t get sassy. I’m not!

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      27. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        😝

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      28. Am I suppose to get a V day pic for you?

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      29. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You don’t have to. Hopefully we get a long time to talk tomorrow 🙂

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      30. YES! I just found out that I don’t have to work tomorrow!

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      31. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Awesome!!

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      32. I’m guessing you don’t either? On Monday I don’t either… President day.

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      33. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I work tomorrow

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      34. Then how are we going to talk all day?

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      35. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I’ll make time for you!

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      36. Good. I can’t live without talking to you each day.

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      37. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Hopefully

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      38. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Do I have to?

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      39. Yes!!! Otherwise I will kill you!

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      40. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        This is seriously getting weird

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      41. You’ve actually said weirder to me.

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      42. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        like what?

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      43. I went and deleted them, so I actually don’t remember exactly what, but it was something to do with me and once it was something with a bikini.

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      44. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Huh??? I said that people think of all Australian women as bikini models. Nothing against you!

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      45. I didn’t say it was against me. Just a little joke you said about it when we were talking about it felt a little weird. I would tell you, but I don’t want to say it on here as this conversation is definitely getting weird.

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      46. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        It’s ok. I just don’t like the killing comments and especially so many of them.

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      47. Sorry about that. I was just trying to be funny. I’ll be more careful.

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      48. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You are funny but continuously telling me you’ll kill me isn’t.

        It’s ok.

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      49. Okay, yeah, that was too far.
        BTW, why is the comment section turned off on your latest poetry post?

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      50. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I have no idea… and I can’t turn it on

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      51. Pity. And I love it! So true, which is why we have to be careful with our words and the motives behind our words, in my mind.

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      52. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I wrote a whole post about that and most people had no clue what I was talking about.

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      53. Really? When? I must have missed that one.

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      54. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I can’t remember the name. It’s fairly new.
        I explained everything pretty clearly..

        ash you’re pretty!

        ash you’re pretty!😉😉

        Big difference.

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      55. Eh??? What are you talking about? LOL, I’m sorry, I don’t get it.

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      56. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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      57. Seriously.
        Why are you telling saying “Ash you’re pretty!” twice?
        Please explain.

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      58. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Sigh……..

        I was demonstrating the differences between a regular compliment and a compliment with an agenda.

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      59. Blank blank blank!

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      60. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        🙄

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      61. Awww! John’s trying to be mad!

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      62. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        No…. that’s an annoyed face.

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      63. President day? What’s that?

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      64. A holiday in the US School are off that day

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      65. I’m too happy about it

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      66. Sassy is the new black.

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      67. Lol this post is going to have lots of comments

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      68. Oh, yeah. Hoping that it gets more than Like A Virus.

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      69. Guilty as charged.

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      70. Hey dad. How can you touch her that way and not hug me?

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      71. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You’re finally here!! 🐻Hug!!

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      72. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You’re welcome!

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      73. Bear HUG I love you so much!

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      74. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I love you too boogerhead. 😁

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      75. Booger head? YUCK! Call me sweet heart

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      76. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        It’s another way of saying sweetheart

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      77. Haha made me smile! 🙂

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      78. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        😊

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      79. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I try

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      80. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Well I’m not special

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      81. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I’m really not

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      82. I might have to kick you. YOU ARE VERY SPECIAL!

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      83. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Don’t kick hard

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      84. Soft one. There. Now be good

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      85. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Yes ma’am 🙂

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      86. Thank ya sir! You’re the best

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      87. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You are! Sometimes Jay-Lyn……

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      88. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Hmm………. I don’t know……

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      89. Hehe! I’m afraid I love you too much

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      90. You’re going to die, too, now.

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      91. You told him you love him after he said he wasn’t sure that I was the best!

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      92. So, how was the latest chapter of Winter Kill? It being the second-to-last, I want to make sure that it was okay. Was it? Or do I need to change anything?

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      93. Thanks! I can’t believe I am about to finish that story! I’ve been working on it since sometime last year (I think maybe June or July last year) and I must say that it is a shock (but also a relief) to be nearing the end.

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      94. Yeah. It’s been awesome!

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      95. That really means a lot as there were several times that I seriously considered just quitting it. I’m glad to know my efforts were not in vain.

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      96. I really appreciate you, my precious niece! You are a good friend 🙂 Just like your dad.

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      97. See? I’m sweet, LOL!

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      98. Yes you are. You sure things are fine with you and my dad?

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      99. I’m hoping so. I’m not entirely sure. I found a contact page on his poetry blog, so sent him an e-mail through that to make sure, but haven’t received a reply.
        Why, as he said something since he and I last talked and reached a rough spot?

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      100. I don’t think so. He just wished me a happy val day.
        He doesn’t reply to emails.

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      101. I know, but it was something that I didn’t want to say on any of his blogs. If he is still talking to me, I’ll try and wheedle out of him if we’re okay or not.
        How was your valentine’s day?

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      102. I’m confused… like what?
        It’s just now beginning!

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      103. What’s now beginning?
        Today, I ended up having to cut off some people in my life who I had viewed as friends, but realized I needed to cut off, so I was a bit upset. But they weren’t upset. In fact, I dare say they might have been even happy about it. Which makes me wonder how bad a friend I really am to people. Then the thing with John happened, and when I apologised, he said ‘It’s ok’, but I keep getting the vibe that maybe that’s not entirely true (who knows? Maybe I’m just being overly sensitive) and now I’m thinking maybe I’m just not able to be a good friend to people, even though I’m trying.

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      104. Valentine’s just started!
        Oh. He told me as long you stop saying you’re going to kill him, he’s fine.

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      105. Oh, phew. When did he say that?

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      106. Oh, okay. I wonder why he hasn’t replied to some of my other comments (not related to this topic) then if he’s online?

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      107. Not sure. He sees comments alot but won’t like them or reply.

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      108. I hope everything’s alright with him.

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      109. Me too. I’m gone now

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      110. He’s replied to them now. No need to get on his case which I figured you would do, LOL!

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      111. Oh he did? What did he say?

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      112. Nothing about what had happened. Just chatting in general about things. I think we are definitely good now.

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      113. I’ve gotta get to school now. I’ll find out later.

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      114. Infidel!!!! *grabs sword* Prepare to die, you ungrateful mortal! I am the best and coolest!

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      115. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You’re always trying to hurt me. No picture for you.

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      116. WHAT?! I don’t get to see what you look like?

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      117. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You keep saying you’re going to kill me

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      118. I am the best and coolest!

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      119. Well, okay. I’m going to eat dinner now. I’ll be back later.

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      120. LOL, see ya later!

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      121. Say what? Did John just promise to be good?! Get the press!

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      122. *kicks John VERY hard*

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      123. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Butthead

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      124. I told him that I’m going to shout it from the rooftops until he admits it.

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      125. And go ahead – kick him. You have my permission.

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      126. I did. You’re a little late

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      127. I saw that. Had to go out with my mother.

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      128. He seems upset, so show him a lot of love.
        And if you want to see what he looks like, check out the photo at the top on this post: https://theeclecticcontrarianonline.wordpress.com/2020/01/03/106/

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      129. YES YOU ARE!!! I’M GOING TO SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS UNTIL YOU ADMIT THAT YOU ARE!!! Dork.

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      130. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Not for you. You insult me and make threats lol!!

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      131. You do the same to me.

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      132. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        I never said I’d kill you and by that several times.

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      133. Yes, you are, you doofus!

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      134. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        T’whatever.

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      135. And I never said that.

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      136. Said what? You think I’m going to remember after 58 conversations?

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      137. I don’t even remember now!

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      138. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Don’t be jealous

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      139. *rolls eyes* I am never jealous.

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      140. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        😏

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      141. I think you are, though.

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      142. Don’t take it personally.

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      143. Hehe. You’re not helping right now

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      144. Oh, she’s not going to like that!

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      145. You two are so dorkishly adorable together.

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      146. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Now you know why I adopted her!

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      147. I’m still trying to figure that one out *grins*

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      148. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        What?

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      149. Why you adopted us. You now have to live with your little horrors.

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      150. You two are so dorkishly adorable together.

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      151. I love him! That’s why

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      152. “How can you touch her that way” – ewww! The way you said that sounds almost gross!

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      153. I’m sorry, but I got a hug out of him and that’s the point!

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  2. Kill you? Ha never! This was awesome! Glad to be in this family!

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  3. So sweet and cute. Nice sentiment.

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  4. It’s treason, then. *Ignites lightsaber*
    On a more serious note, great, sweet post.

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    1. *Pulls out four lightsabers as I use my Magneto powers* Prepare to die, infidel.

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      1. *skin turns to diamond*

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      2. *Pulls out diamond crusher*

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      3. *quickly turns back to normal and vanishes*

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  5. Nice to have this second family! Seems like there’s a lot of inside jokes in this comment section =)

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    1. Yeah, it is nice. And of course, whenever I get married and start a family of my own, I’ll have a third one 🙂
      Yeah, there sure are! We all know each other very well – sometimes scarily so.

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      1. That would be neat with the third family!

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      2. Yeah, it would be. So, I hope I still have my two families when that happens. And I also hope to meet my second family one day.

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      3. Anyway, welcome to the family (if you want to be a part of it).

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      4. That would be a privelege!

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      5. 😄 Then welcome to Transylvania!

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      6. Welcome to the family!

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      7. So, how would you like to be related?

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      8. Depends how old you are…. 😉

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      9. Lol oh man. I’m 36

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      10. Wow! Young. Nice. Brother will work just fine. I’m about to turn 18 if you didn’t know.

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      11. Wow. You are half my age!

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      12. Yep. You’re double my age!

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      13. There’s just one rule to join this family… wanna know it?

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      14. What’s the rule?

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      15. You have to know how to be goofy, silly, wacky, funny, etc…. but NOT TOO goofy, silly, wacky, and funny.

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      16. I’ll try to live by that!

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      17. Awesome!
        Then I take you wholeheartedly as my brother!

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      18. You’re more than welcome big bro!

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      19. Also I don’t know if I’m super spiritual…all things are by His grace!

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      20. Yeah, but still! What denomination?

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      21. It’s called Christian Missionary and Alliance what about yourself Lydia?

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      22. Cool.
        Baptist… all my life in a Baptist church till now, so yeah.

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      23. I’ve never heard of that one.

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      24. It’s a small one but I’m not a big denominational man…

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      25. It doesn’t matter – so long as you love Him and try your best to serve Him, that’s what counts most. We’ll still accept you, nephew (I’m Lydia’s “aunt”, so if you’re her brother that makes you my nephew, too).

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      26. Amen…I’m a nephew lol

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      27. haha, I know, right? Lydia would say that it’s so weird.

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      28. Lol I’m laughing more I’m the Nephew

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      29. Yes, you are, so you better behave yourself, young man, or I’ll wash your mouth out with soap!

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      30. Will watch it auntie

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      31. (Goodie Two shoes)

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      32. I was hoping that you would.

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      33. 🙂 It’s easy once you start trying.

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      34. That’s the spirit!

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      35. The other day at church I was being witty using the same joke I used when I was 18..only for some our young guys to tell me I’m using Daddy jokes! LOL

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      36. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! What was the joke?

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      37. I don’t remember what it was since it was about 3 months ago but I remember thinking “hey!” Now I’m scratching my head remembering what was it….

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      38. How long have you been family with Lydia?

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      39. Uh, a few weeks. I’ve been friends with John for nearly 2 years, but didn’t see myself as part of his family until June or July last year.

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      40. Yeah. When the anniversary comes around, I’m going to do a post (still not sure whether it will be in story style or not). It’s going to be a blast.

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      41. Looking forward to it

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      42. Has John (the eclectic contrarian) said hi to you yet?

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      43. Not yet I will look for him after my walk and dinner!

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      44. He likes to joke around, so may jokingly give you a hard time. He likes to mess with you, especially if you are friends.
        So be prepared.
        His bark is worse than his bite.

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      45. You’re welcome 🙂

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      46. Thanks for the warnig

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      47. Warning*. I am horrible when I type

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      48. I knew what you meant, don’t worry. We all do it. Hope Lydia and Jay haven’t given you too much trouble XD

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      49. He’s biological family or the third family?

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      50. *rolls on the flour laughing* I don’t have a third family yet!! I have two – biological and WordPress, which he belongs to the WP one. The third family I was talking about is one I haven’t gotten yet – a husband and kids. John certainly isn’t part of THAT, just the WP one.

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      51. Whoops my mistake!! I meant second family

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      52. 🤣 Yeah, he’s part of the second family.

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      53. Glad to hear that!

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      54. Oh *slaps forehead* of course.

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      55. You sure you’re alright?
        Is any other family members on WP right now other than us?

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      56. I’m alright now.
        John was on, but I don’t know if he still is.

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      57. I don’t know. Maybe he needed to go do something? I’m talking between playing Thunderbirds Are Go with my youngest brother.

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      58. Oh wow!!!!!
        Did he talk about me?

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      59. We recently just rescued a teddy bear from Mum’s bed, LOL! He was so moved hehe.
        No.

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      60. 😉
        Good. Keeping him straight.

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      61. I don’t know it!

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      62. I realised that afterwards.

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      63. I have 5 half-siblings and the youngest of the 5 half-siblings is 26 years older than me.

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      64. Wow! Did I read that right, the youngest of your half-sibling is 26 years older than you? How old are you?

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      65. I’m 17. And the oldest of my five half-siblings is 35 years older than me.

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      66. Wow that’s a big age gap!

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      67. Your half siblings are old enough to be your parents in terms of age

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      68. The eldest has a son who is about 15 years older than me if I remember correctly? I’ve been an aunt right from birth to people YEARS older than me and became a great-aunt at the age of 8.

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      69. Wow experienced! 17 years experience!

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      70. I’ve never met them.

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      71. Oh wow have you corresponded with them in other ways?

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      72. No. I’ve talked to two of my half-siblings, but only sporadically. The other three…not really.

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      73. I see they are all in Australia?

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      74. Most. One lives in Tasmania and one in New Guinea? (If I remember correctly).

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      75. Wow quite spread out!

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      76. No wait! 34, actually, I think.

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      77. Thanks also for reading and commenting on my post

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      78. You’re welcome 🙂

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      79. Seriously! I thought you were in your 40s or 50s since you said that you were a pastor!!!!

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      80. LOl wow yeah I’m not 40 and 50 yet

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      81. I have a record of misjudging people’s ages, LOL!

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      82. Lol. In real life though people think I’m in my 20s. I just got that this last weekend.

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      83. My dad’s 71 and people think that he’s in his 40s.

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      84. I would love to look like that in my 70s

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      85. Its in your genes!

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      86. What’s in my genes? Sorry – so many comments I can forget what we were discussing quite easily.

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      87. Looking young like your dad

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      88. I’ve been told that I look older and am more mature than my age.

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      89. Oh, I think I saw that. He had a long, long. long comment from someone bagging him about something, and was attacking Christians. J-M definitely can hold his own in an argument – I have to rely on him to help me in such things sometimes. I’m not too good when it comes to arguments, especially theological arguments.

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      90. Your brother’s pretty cool

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      91. LOL! I’m your aunt and I’m a few months younger than you, so *shrugs*

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  6. I enjoyed reading The Wolf Within

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    1. Thanks! What were your thoughts, other than enjoying it, out of curiosity?

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      1. I thought the running away for the sake of others was interesting.

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      2. Yeah, so did I 🙂

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      3. It is a bit dark but still there’s the reality of something within us (sin). I love how you left the specific out. The literary value of that is neat to see, builds suspense and makes one reflective

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      4. 🙂 wow, really? I’ve only been told once before that my work is thought-provoking, so I consider it a great honour when someone says that about my work. Thank you! I was hoping it would provoke thought. I had been thinking of stuff like mental illnesses and such when trying to describe the internal battle, but I did leave it open to interpretation.

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      5. I did think it was thought provoking

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      6. THere’s a sense of concern for others yet realizing oneself has the dangerous “wolf” within that can hurt others

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      7. Mmm, yeah, and keeping themselves isolated from others or not being very open to protect them and because of fear of being cast out.

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      8. It does describe the struggle of some introvert

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      9. 🙂 Or possibly someone struggling with mental problems? *shrugs* there are many interpretations.

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      10. Wow that’s another avenue and take too

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      11. I love it when my stories provoke many different interpretations and discussion. It’s a real confidence booster.

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      12. Aww glad to hear that

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  7. Dear Little Sister………who says that I am the responsible one? Why do I have to be the responsible one? I am always the responsible one (insert stamping feet and pouting) As I arrived a little late for the dinner party I will have to go back over all the comments after work. And there are a lot of them. We sure are a yacky bunch. Cheeky oh yes and always ready to stir up a little bit of trouble. You forgot pretty. Intelligent. Mature. (giggle giggle giggle) Have to get ready for work. Have great day/evening sis! 🙂

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    1. Temper, temper *wags finger scoldingly*
      You struck me as the responsible one, next to Lydia.
      Yes, you are late. How could you?! We ended up having to eat all your dessert.
      On a serious note – glad that you finally arrived!!!!
      Have a great day!

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      1. Wait? What? No one said anything about eating my dessert!

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      2. *stops chewing on Jay’s portion of the cake* What cake? *crumbs fall out*

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      3. Lmao!!!!!🍰🍰🍰🍰

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      4. You’re not mad? *gives you puppy dog eyes*

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      5. Not in the least I have my own treats I don’t share with y’all

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      6. Ouch. Fair’s fair.

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      7. Today’s poem is a tad tongue in cheek

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      8. I’m just heading on over to check it out 🙂

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      9. I have to post give me a min

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      10. You sent that just as I sent a comment saying “Oh, never mind”

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      11. Wait, you haven’t posted it yet, have you?

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      12. That was great! Sent you an email via your contact page and it’s after 1 here in the morning, so I’m going to bed. Good night!

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      13. Good night. Sleep well. 🤓💜

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      14. Thank you and you have a very great day, sis!

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      15. 🙂 Okay, I’m gone.

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      16. Do you want me to send it to your e-mail? And shall I delete your comment giving your e-mail for privacy’s sake?

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      17. Yes I want you to write to my email. And yes please. 🤓

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      18. Just sent it. And will do.

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      19. Thank you. Received. Will send email soon.

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    J said she didn’t want to be my valentine. Do you want to be my valentine?

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        🙌🙌🙌

        In your face Jay-Lyn!!!!!

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      2. Jay: What he said.

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        You’re my favorite sister 🙂

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      4. 🙂 I love you, too, big brother.

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        You love telling me you love me 😁

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        I’m just picking up that favorite brother vibe. Poor JM….. lol!

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        He might want to lose that title.

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        Ash’s brother.

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      9. Oh, he won’t let me live it down if I did.

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        Oh well

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      11. But you are THE big brother, being 20-something years older than me, while J-M is only 3.

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        I know… I’m the ancient bro.

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      13. But still quite fun.

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        Just glad mom and pop decided to keep going after me.

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      15. What do you mean “keep going after me”?

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        They had it right the first time but they were gracious and kept having more 😁

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      17. Are you sure…???😁
        How many siblings do you have?

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        You, Jay and a few others.

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        😁

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      20. How’s your Valentine’s day going?

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      21. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
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        It’s aight

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        How’s everything down yonder?

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      23. Quite good. It’s quiet this morning, but relaxing.

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        Awesome!

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      25. Oh, yeah! I got to sleep in again this morning, which is AWESOME!!! And it’s the weekend, so that’s an extra bonus.

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        🙂🙂🙂

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      27. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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      28. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
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        Wow she’s happy

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      29. Of course! Why wouldn’t I be happy?

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      30. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
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        I was picking on you 😝

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      31. 😝 Thought you were referring to yesterday.

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      32. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
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        Huh?

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      33. Wait, you wouldn’t know about it, never mind.

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        Do tell 🤔

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      35. Yesterday, it hit me what I bad friend I am. I had to cut off some people in my life yesterday whom I thought of as friends. I was upset about doing it, but let’s just say that it needed to be done. And they weren’t bothered. In fact, I think some might be happy about it, and it was making me wonder if I really am a good friend after all?

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        I think you are. The killing thing is weird but nonetheless

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      37. They’re just jokes. I have done them before, but not often.

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        Weird Aussies

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        You’re like a koala, cute but nasty fierce.

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      40. That’s one of the best compliments I have ever had!

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        🙌

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      42. 🙂 There were a few other things that were making my day yesterday terrible, but the friend thing was what was bothering me the most.

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        Talk to me, if you want.

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      44. Only if you want to.

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      45. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
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        Yes ma’am. It seems to be bothering you.

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      46. And then I realized that all my picking on you wasn’t right, and want to apologize for that.

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        We had that discussion 🙂

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      48. I forgot that, darn.

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  9. […] Secondly, here’s another episode of my podcast! Today, I am reading out the third to last diary entry in my fictional diary series (may write more as I think of them, though). Here’s the link to the original post: https://rachealnovel.wordpress.com/2020/02/14/a-glorious-mess/ […]

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I’m an Australian author and artist, self-published as a teenager. Fast food worker and a uni student. Love karaoke, clubbing, cosplay, makeup listening to ASMR, and photography. Genderfluid, mainly they/them pronouns, and bisexual. Also run a podcast called “The Little Book Corner by Ash Digest – Author” that’s available on Spotify and Anchor/Spotify for Podcasts

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