Thank you Di for hosting SYW challenge this week too.

Questions;
1. How organised are you? Do you plan ahead, take things as they come, or does it depend on the circumstances?
I used to be very organized but lately, I’m learning to be more spontaneous. The urge to plan things to the last detail does starts to creep into my brain but I try to ward off this. It’s good to be open to sudden changes at times.
2. How many Christmas presents have you bought already?
No Christmas celebration so no gifts needed to be purchased. We do give gifts to each other on birthdays and gift money ( Eidie) on Eid.
3. Do you prefer a family gathering for special occasions, or just you and your significant other?
If it’s a wedding anniversary celebration, we go by ourselves for a dinner date. But if it’s a birthday or any other holiday celebration, I gather the family around for a home-cooked meal. It is much more fun to share special days with children and grandchildren around us.
4. How many words do you think your pet understands?
When our cat was living indoors, he definitely understood NO very well. Even now a simple no will stop him from trying to come into the house.
Please share a gratitude meme for your readers.

“Be grateful for your strength to face your troubles and overcome your sorrows”

#Keepitalive
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I too have loosened up a bit on my strict everything in its place persona. So far so good….
I like the quote:
“Be grateful for your strength to face your troubles and overcome your sorrows”
– So true.
Thank you Sadje for your lovely sharing. Always inspirational.
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Thank you so much Suzette! Yes, I think it’s wise to loosen up a little as we grow wiser and older.
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Yes, true 👍
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❤️💜
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Good memes Sadje. Thanks for joining in.
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My pleasure Di. Thanks
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Poor kitty 😿
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I think he is happy outside. More social life and girlfriends too.
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nice post.
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Thanks Vijay
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Cats are exceptionally intelligent 😊
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Yep, that’s they are. They sense our feelings before we do.
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Nice post Sadje
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Thanks a lot Mary.
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I’d like to plan ahead. But no matter how many times I planned, execution always failed. So I skip planning all. Lol. I just do what I feel like doing at the present.
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That is often the case. So let’s be more spontaneous, in the moment.
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I rarely make plans. I like spontaneity and letting life happen.
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I think that’s a good attitude Patricia. Plans have a way of going haywire.
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Got that right!
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👌🏼👍🏼
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A balance of organization and an acceptance of chaos, is something I’ve embraced over the past few years. It is liberating, actually. Awesome post, Sadje.
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Yes, I think you’re right Jeff.
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It took me a long while to get to this place of understanding. ☺️
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It does takes time to acquire wisdom
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🙏🙏🙏
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❤️
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Nice post, Sadje
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Thanks Vidah
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I enjoyed your answers and especially your memes.
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Thanks Lauren. How are you doing today? Pain better?
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Sadly worse.
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Oh no. Didn’t the doctor help?
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Broken ankle bone. Lots of new things found on the tests. 😦
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Oh no. This is tough my friend. Did they put your foot in a cast. Sending you lots of love and prayers
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Good replies
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Thanks
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I love the quotes, especially the last one.
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Thanks Maria
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I’ve loosened up a bit since I retired. I feel it’s good for me to take things more in my stride.
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Same here. I think it lessens the stress we impose on ourselves
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Planning and organized are always intended but inevitable monkey wrenches always make there way in so I go with the flow.
Xmas presents… on NO!!! Not a one… hahaha!
Love Thanksgiving because I host and everyone comes and brings a gift and there are no gifts but ornament exchange which is fun.. ❤️
Oh I think my pets know everything I say… just ignore me when convenient ..
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I fully agree with you Cindy. It’s time to let go of the desire to have everything perfect. Thanksgiving is just round the corner. I hope it goes well. Will the second phase of remodeling be done by then?
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