"I did it!"

@TheHorse (232975)
Walnut Creek, California
December 4, 2023 10:53am CST
"You did it!" is something adults often say to toddlers and preschoolers when they accomplish something big, like washing their hands or making a stacky tower out of blocks. They will often respond with with "I did it!" This morning, while sipping my first cup of coffee, I worked on two different chapters from my book. Wheeeee! I realized that the longish chapter about my "He was supposed to be abortion, but the line was too long" kid is almost done! If I just keep on plugging, little by little, I'll have a book done soon. So I'll give myself an "I did it!" right now and spend a little time on MyLot. How is your Monday morning shaping up? For the record, I had hash with my egg for breakfast earlier.
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@FourWalls (80988)
• United States
4 Dec 23
I knew you did it! I’ve just finished lunch, and I have an appointment with you (actually, an adult psychologist) in an hour.
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Dec 23
Heh. When he or she repeats what you say in slightly different words, "BUST 'EM!" Say, "Are you using your active listening skills on me?" And then launch into a cursing fit! Buwaahaahaa!
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@FourWalls (80988)
• United States
4 Dec 23
@TheHorse — nah, I won’t mess with her. I have a lot of respect for the VA psychologists. They’re dealing with vets who have much worse issues than anxiety. However, if she does do that I’ll tell her that you said that’s a no-no.
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Dec 23
@FourWalls Nah, I have respect for them too. And it's not a non-no. It's actually a part of good listening. Interrupting would be the biggest no-no, and most therapists avoid doing so.
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@RasmaSandra (91754)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 23
Good for you, My Monday was busy getting my blogging done so I did it too,
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@RasmaSandra (91754)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 23
@TheHorse I have three themed blogs on Wordpress, On one I write about places to travel and include links from my Vocal Media articles, the other is about animals where right now I am offering information about animals in European countries and the last I post poetry. These are my Wordpress non-monetary blogs and that is why I add the Vocal Media links because there I get some money for how many read my articles,
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
@RasmaSandra Interesting. Do you still travel to European countries? I have not been to Europe in eight years or more. (sad emoji)
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
What exactly does blogging mean? I have heard the term for years, but never been sure.
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@BarBaraPrz (50915)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
4 Dec 23
You did it? I did the laundry but yet have to dry it.
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@BarBaraPrz (50915)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
5 Dec 23
@TheHorse In the dryer.
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
How will you dry it?
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
@BarBaraPrz Maybe I'll put my dishes in the washing machine before I head to work. Wheeeee!
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@much2say (57715)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Dec 23
Accomplishing a "did it" feels great. I got some Monday "did it"s done earlier, but the day isn't over yet . . . I think when the whole week is finally over, I can truly feel "I did it".
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@much2say (57715)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Dec 23
@TheHorse That's an important "I did it!" . . . I didn't get that today though.
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
@much2say I may head out for a bit now.
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
I caught up on my beauty rest today.
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@LadyDuck (488843)
• Italy
4 Dec 23
I helped my husband all the day sorting his papers. We went to the recycling center to get rid of a few things and I did a load of laundry. Too cold to walk today.
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@LadyDuck (488843)
• Italy
5 Dec 23
@TheHorse It was -3º C - 26 F, but with a chilly gust wind.
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
@LadyDuck Sounds cold to me.
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
How cold did it get? It's pleasant here again.
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@LindaOHio (208182)
• United States
5 Dec 23
I knew you were capable of finishing that book. Just keep at it. Have a great afternoon and evening!
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
I did just a bit more work on it this morning.
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@GardenGerty (166734)
• United States
5 Dec 23
Well, it is Tuesday morning and I need to do some cleaning, etc. I have no energy in the evening. Yay, you did it, you worked on chapters. I wish I could just stay home and cuddle my cats today.
@Shavkat (140977)
• Philippines
5 Dec 23
I had a productive Monday. I was loaded with a lot of students at that ime.
@Tampa_girl7 (53952)
• United States
4 Dec 23
I know you’ll be pleased to have your book finished.
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
Then I'll have to find a publisher.
@wolfgirl569 (126375)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Dec 23
You did it . You just might get it written
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@TheHorse (232975)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 23
Might is still the operative word. Sigh.
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