Three Surprises

@DianneN (247216)
United States
January 29, 2019 9:47am CST
After a long walk with a friend, I returned home to three surprises. The first was two bags of Doritos that a neighbor dropped off. I found them hanging in a bag on the doorknob with a little thank you note inside. They were from the neighbor that had borrowed and returned items. She knows I love salty snacks, but not in vast quantities like these. One will go to my brother. I will gladly keep the other! The second was a ring that my husband saw in an antique shop. He thought I’d like it, and he was right! He’s way too thoughtful. Finally, the third was a good sized check from a bank. Apparently, I paid a bill that didn’t need paying. It’s very confusing having two homes, or I’m losing my mind. Still, it was nice to see. Any surprises for you today?
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
29 Jan 19
I found out I am going to need surgery on my trigger finger!! That was kinda of a surprise! Good for you for your surprises..you did really well today.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
29 Jan 19
That's some surprise you found out!
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
29 Jan 19
@DianneN Ya lucky me!! lol
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
29 Jan 19
@Happy2BeMe Wont't cortisone shots work?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jan 19
So far no surprises today but yesterday an item we ordered from eBay arrived and it was supposed to arrive until Thursday,
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Jan 19
@DianneN It is a back brace, my brother has one and it helps AL's back a lot.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
29 Jan 19
@BelleStarr Then I'm extra glad it arrived early.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
29 Jan 19
Well, that's a surprise! lol. What did you get?
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@wanghui (894)
• China
30 Jan 19
obviously,you neighbor is a not punctilious people, so sweet you and you husband are! i could sense by you talking ~~ we always glad to pay for our family's~~especially,the one that a mother and a grandmother~~
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@wanghui (894)
• China
31 Jan 19
@DianneN yes,i just think all of us have ourself personality,all different.some people do things cautions,and some people do things careless,this is just in a personality way,not a offend, as an easten country people,i often think in some way,westen people are sometimes careless in little matter than easten people,i think that is not bad,westen people's careless could jump over unimportance things to pay attention in importance.i think not too much punctilious personality it is not bad sometimes. but if a person always neglect other people's feeling is not a good manner~~
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
31 Jan 19
@wanghui I totally agree with you. I like the Eastern way of thought and wish more Westerners practiced being civil to one another.
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Thank you. I guess you could say that people are busy being people. All different.
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@wolfgirl569 (96423)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Jan 19
Nice surprises there. Nothing happening here.
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@wolfgirl569 (96423)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Jan 19
@DianneN For the most part. Adeline is in her crib cussing me out right now. But at least it is not a full blown scream this time.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Hope things are going well.
• Santiago, Chile
29 Jan 19
Wow seems like today is a lucky day for you Dianne! I remember the neighbor who borrowed tooth paste or something like that. I think somehow she showed you her gratitude by giving you those two bags of Doritos. Enjoy!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
31 Jan 19
@jvicentevalera I gave a bag to my brother, who will give it to his friend. He's on a health kick. lol My husband and I polished off the entire bag already.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Yes, that was her! I haven't had much time to eat them, but I will!!!
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• Santiago, Chile
31 Jan 19
@DianneN You will eat a little eventually, though I am sure you will share with somebody some of your Doritos.
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@Sheali (7461)
• India
29 Jan 19
I didn't get any surprise today.. Which one was your favorite surprise?
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
So sorry. I hope you get a surprise real soon. I'd say the ring was a pleasant surprise and totally unexpected.
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@Sheali (7461)
• India
30 Jan 19
@DianneN Even I thought so. But, still asked you..
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
29 Jan 19
Nothing much to write home about but yes if you think new flowers in the garden are surprises then I have plenty of surprises. (lol)
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
31 Jan 19
@DianneN The ipomeas are germinating but not all - a bit disappointed.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
New flowers are very nice surprises!!!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
31 Jan 19
@allknowing I'm so sorry. I can imagine how disappointed you are. I get disappointed when that happens to me, too.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
29 Jan 19
No surprises yet. It's early morning here and I have an appointment with my dentist this morning. Hope I won't receive any bad surprise from her. My son loves Doritos.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
I hope you didn't get any bad surprised from your dentist!!!! That would be surprise enough for me.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
1 Feb 19
@DianneN Oh no I didn't. In fact I got good news!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
1 Feb 19
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
30 Jan 19
No surprises for the moment but the 14th of February approaches.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
30 Jan 19
@DianneN I stopped looking at a ring last week, he asked me if I like it.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
@LadyDuck You're ahead of the game!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Always time for another surprise!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
29 Jan 19
I can't let my wife see this post. Your husband is setting unreasonable standards for the rest of us blokes to live up to!!!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
31 Jan 19
@DianneN Oh, we don't fall for such rampant commercialism!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
31 Jan 19
@WorDazza That's too bad. That's how I had my jewelry collection built up.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Don't forget, Valentine's Day is coming up!
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@just4him (308637)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Jan 19
Those are great surprises. What, no picture of the ring?
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Thanks. No photo. I don't want everyone to die over it.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
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@just4him (308637)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Jan 19
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
29 Jan 19
hmm, maybe one will happen later. that is so nice of your neighbor :) and i love doritos :D
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Doritos are soooo yummy!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
31 Jan 19
@Lucky15 I love them plain without dipping.
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
30 Jan 19
@DianneN yes they truly are, i buy salsa in a bottle for dipping :))
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
29 Jan 19
Oh nice! My parents are helping me so that I can go out of town for a couple days in April. :-D Nice surprise. What is the ring like? I love salt too. That was nice of the neighbor to remember.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Nice! Where are you going?
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
@FayeHazel . Awesome!!!!!!!!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
30 Jan 19
@DianneN Colorado - for a belly dance weekend :-D
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@Nevena83 (65280)
• Serbia
30 Jan 19
I have never had any good surprises. I'm glad you had them.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
I'm sure your son was a wonderful surprise. I know mine were the best.
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@Nevena83 (65280)
• Serbia
30 Jan 19
@DianneN At that time, I was very young and I did not experience it as something nice, I was constantly crying. Soon I got divorced, he was only a year old. So my emotions towards him began to be around his third year.
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@much2say (53941)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Jan 19
It's nice to have thoughtful neighbors like that ! And a thoughtful husband too . Any money returned is good . I walked around the local college campus today and wanted to visit the children/teacher floor of the library . . . so when I got out of the elevator, I was in shock that it turned into a "map" area - totally renovated and filled with big bins for maps . I had no idea they did that. They moved the entire children/teacher section to another floor and it's more spacious there - so it ended up to be a good surprise.
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@much2say (53941)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Jan 19
@DianneN It was just crazy that there was a whole floor dedicated to maps. I suppose I should make use of the facilities and pick out some vacation spots . Next I'll have to have my kids go visit!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Yes, all was good! I love maps! I'm always looking up places worldwide and find them fascinating. I guess the larger space for the children/teacher section is a very good surprise to you and them!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
1 Feb 19
@much2say . Sounds good to me!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
30 Jan 19
You really have lots of money because you pay even if it is already paid. I love Spicy Nachos by Doritos too. I dip it in Tostitos' cheezy dip. So perfect partner specially with a coke.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
31 Jan 19
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
. Somehow we have extra money left over in our checking account every month that's good for double paying bills. I don't use dips or drink soda. They still taste delicious with cold water.
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@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
30 Jan 19
@DianneN The first surprise is something I do not eat anymore but the other two sound so great.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Thanks
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@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
31 Jan 19
@DianneN You are welcome.
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@nela13 (55818)
• Portugal
30 Jan 19
I had a good new about my mother's health and that was more than enough for me You had three great surprises, you deserve
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
I'm so glad that all is well with your mother!!!!!!! That's the best surprise of all! Thank you!
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@nela13 (55818)
• Portugal
30 Jan 19
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@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jan 19
Good for you. Only the little bit of snow was on my list of surprises.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
29 Jan 19
So glad it was only a little bit. Up north they are getting zonked!
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@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jan 19
@DianneN Yes I know!
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@florelway (23159)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Jan 19
wow nice surprises, you are surrounded by thoughtful people. I love antique things also and I have a few pieces of antique jewelries from my parents and some I bought myself. I hope for some nice surprise for the day.
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
30 Jan 19
@DianneN I think so too.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Jan 19
Thank you! Antiques and antique jewelry are so unique. I truly hope you have a nice surprise or two real soon!!!!
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