How Have You All Been?

decorations on my Christmas tree

@bluesa (15023)

Johannesburg, South Africa

December 19, 2017 6:26am CST

Hi there. How have you all been? This month is simply flying by. It has been Christmas shopping, baking and some shocking moments with extended family. Moments that remind me of this quote a friend sent me... "Time is precious, make sure you spend it with the right people." Be it friends or family, I hope you're spending this month with the right people for you. Have a wonderful week. Photo is mine

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@WorDazza (15833)

• Manchester, England

19 Dec 17

Hello you. Just thought I'd show my face here and couldn't think of a better place to start. Mainly because I have very little imagination ;-) And that quote. Don't I know it!!! Hope things are well with your extended family.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

19 Dec 17

Hello you

. Um, only because you don't have a better imagination then, not because it is a fabulous place to start? Why I never. Yes, I know that quote speaks to you, so very sorry that all our loved ones can't always be with us

. My Uncles are back home, now they need to heal, but at least they are back home.

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@WorDazza (15833)

• Manchester, England

19 Dec 17

@bluesa Yeah well even if it were a fabulous place to start (which I'm not saying it is!!) I wouldn't tell you that. You know I'm not one for handing out compliments

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

19 Dec 17

@WorDazza , oh my bleeding heart! Yes, yes, I know you're a tough one! Ah well I shall just have to accept it. I know, I know, sheesh. The Rock has nothing on ya

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@jobelbojel (34729)

• Philippines

21 Dec 17

Feeling great after the move. You have a wonderful holiday season!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

That is good :) . Thank you and you must have a wonderful holiday season too! :)

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@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

19 Dec 17

Hi Catherine! Indeed, it is flying so fast. This is the reason why I've been spending time with people that I love. It is wonderful, to be able to spend time with the right people and be able to serve and make them happy as well.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

19 Dec 17

Hi there! It is so very good to see you again. Yes, time with our loved ones is so important.

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@maezee (41997)

• United States

19 Dec 17

That is a very nice quote indeed. Hope you have a good holiday.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

19 Dec 17

I thought so too, I am happy my friend sent it to me. I hope you'll have a good holiday too, thanks.

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@Madshadi (8849)

• Brussels, Belgium

19 Dec 17

Sometimes the right people is just me. I prefer to stay alone than be with the wrong company

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

19 Dec 17

I get those moments when I also prefer my own company.

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@moffittjc (118442)

• Gainesville, Florida

21 Dec 17

Well, with you so far away, it surely is gong to be hard to spend my time with the right person this holiday season! So I will just have to be there in spirit with you! Wherever you go, just imagine that I am right there by your side! Well, except for when you use the bathroom. I won't be by your side then. I'll leave you alone to a little privacy when you have to use the bathroom! But otherwise, I'll be right there at your side!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

Jeff! Yes, there certainly has to be a little space and privacy at certain times! Have a wonderful time at Disney with your kiddos!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

27 Dec 17

@moffittjc , oh well, I suppose that's only fair!

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@moffittjc (118442)

• Gainesville, Florida

23 Dec 17

@bluesa Now, with that being said, I am happy to give you the privacy you need to use the bathroom, but I do want to join you when you take a shower or a bath!

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@m_audrey6788 (58485)

• Germany

19 Dec 17

Hi there! I`m ok here even if the weather is snowy and cold

I agree with you

I`m spending my life with my husband and enjoying life to the fullest

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

19 Dec 17

Hi there! Good you are okay and I am happy you're enjoying life to the fullest

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@m_audrey6788 (58485)

• Germany

19 Dec 17

Thank you

I hope you`re also enjoying your life to the fullest

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

19 Dec 17

@m_audrey6788 thank you

I am trying my best to

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

21 Dec 17

Time is precious indeed. The year is about to end. I have been extremely busy spending time with family and finally getting my son a present He finally got what he really wanted this Christmas And he already opened them last night We will be spending our Christmas Eve in a presidential suite in a five star hotel We want this year to be special

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

22 Dec 17

@bluesa I'm looking forward to that Thank you.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

27 Dec 17

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

I am happy you are spending time with loved ones and that your son got a present he really wanted. Have a wonderful time, it sounds like it will be special.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36438)

• Toccoa, Georgia

10 Jan 18

We had a good quiet Christmas at home. We got together with relatives at Thanksgiving.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

11 Jan 18

It is nice you had a good quiet Christmas @LeaPea2417 :-)

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@LadyDuck (458085)

• Switzerland

19 Dec 17

Hello, I am doing my best, but I am not in my better shape now.

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@LadyDuck (458085)

• Switzerland

22 Dec 17

@bluesa I am pretty fine now, the worst seems to be over.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

27 Dec 17

@LadyDuck good you are fine. How is your Mom? How was your Christmas?

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

Sorry to hear that, Anna, and I hope you feel better soon. Take time to rest and stay out of the cold if at all possible.

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@DianneN (246734)

• United States

19 Dec 17

I know you've been ultra busy, but it's always great hearing from you! I'm not familiar with that lovely quote, but must admit that I've gotten rid of people baggage and spend time only with those I enjoy. lol Enjoy your week, too, and I love your tree!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

Thank you dear, Dianne, I see you're so very busy too. Yes, I have had to get rid of a few too. Thank you!

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@DianneN (246734)

• United States

22 Dec 17

@bluesa Yes, I'm so busy!!!! Out with the old, in with the new!!!!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

24 Dec 17

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306137)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

22 Dec 17

My shopping is done, and I'm planning on two Christmas celebrations, one with my boys and one with my siblings.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

27 Dec 17

I hope you had a wonderful and blessed time with them all.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306137)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

27 Dec 17

@bluesa I did, thank you. I hope your Christmas was also good.

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@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

20 Dec 17

your tree is so beautifully adorned with lots of decors. i just attended the Christmas party in school, but i won't attend the part-time CIs on the 23rd because it is my only sister's birthday

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

Thank you, Ingrid :). I hope you enjoyed the Christmas party and I wish your sister a very Happy Birthday on the 23rd.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

27 Dec 17

@ridingbet haha, enjoy your high tech umbrella

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@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

22 Dec 17

@bluesa yes i enjoyed the party, more so, the gift given to me. i now have the foldable umbrella, high tech. hahah!

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@Shivram59 (31770)

• India

20 Dec 17

@bluesa Exactly.And that's why I love spending my free time here with good and great people like you.Thanks a lot for sharing this great post.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

@Shivram59 , thank you. Happy Holidays to you

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

27 Dec 17

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@Shivram59 (31770)

• India

25 Dec 17

@bluesa You are most welcome.Merry Christmas.

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@shaggin (71666)

• United States

22 Dec 17

Today was a crazy day for me but luckily I haven’t had to many of them lately. I hope the shocking family things aren’t deaths. The ornaments on the tree are ones I haven’t seen in years!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

27 Dec 17

Good days are a bit calmer, aside from this day you had. Near deaths, but thankfully they are home healing. I have had some of these ornaments for years and years.

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

22 Dec 17

Wonderful quote! I'm thankful for all the good people in my life!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

27 Dec 17

They do make life worth living and then some

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@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

21 Dec 17

I hope the shocking moments weren't too bad, and that you, your mom and sister are all well. We have all our close family with us this Christmas, should be good. Happy Christmas to you Catherine.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

Hi, Janet. Thank you, all are home and healing now. My Mom is doing as best as she can. I am happy you have all your close family with you this Christmas. Ta, Happy Christmas to you too, Janet.

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@jillybean1222 (6408)

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30 Dec 17

super busy. have barely been here. hope you are well

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

2 Jan 18

Yeah, I noticed, it is good to see you again. I am okay thanks. I hope you are well too.

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@dgobucks226 (34356)

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21 Dec 17

Wonderful sentiment. Your photo is gorgeous! I love the colors on your ornaments....

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

Thank you "D" , they do add cheer

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@iiiPhotography (542)

• Okotoks, Alberta

21 Dec 17

I've been ok .. the rain won't stop pouring outside. I miss the snow. Happy holidays ! I hope you have a good Christmas

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

21 Dec 17

Hi. Good you've been ok. It must be so strange for you to not have snow this time of the year, I hope you'll get some snow soon. Thank you, I hope you have a good Christmas too!