Di is our gracious host for SYW
Questions;
1. Does the weather affect your mood?
Not really! Hot weather may be more uncomfortable, but it doesn’t affect my mood. When my thyroid disease wasn’t diagnosed, I used to feel miserable in summer, sweating and getting angry about the smallest things. After my diagnosis and treatment, I turned human again instead of an angry Hulk!
2. If a stranger smiles at you or says ‘good morning’ when they pass you in the street, do you return it?
Oh yes, definitely. Unless….. it’s a creepy guy trying to be too frank! I also say Salam with a smile when I feel the other person is receptive.
3. If you had a choice of just one of these things to eat, what would it be and why?
Chocolate, a sweet pastry, a plate of chips/fries (this is not a forever choice, just one instance).
Chocolate, always.
4. If you could go back to when you were a specific age, what would that be? Why?
I am very comfortable in my skin right now. I would never want to go back to my past life. And though I have many old age ailments, the biggest benefit I have of my current age is that I’ve come to terms with what I am, and who I am and this is the best feeling in the world.
Gratitude:
Today was day 8 after my surgery, and my stitches came out. They have healed well. I have to be careful how big a sip I take but the pain in my stomach is reduced to bearable. And I’ve lost 4kg in one week! Yay

Thank you Di for these interesting questions.
#Keepitalive
#SYW
That is good.
Get well soon.
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Thanks Vijay
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I’m glad you’re feeling better!
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Thank you so much
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😊
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I’m glad to hear you’re healing well after your surgery. :
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Thanks Yinglan
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Glad to hear from your side. Wishing you good health. Get well soon. ❤✨🙏
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Thanks Komaljeet
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🙏🙏
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😍
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So good to hear!
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Thanks 🥹
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Thanks for joining in Sadje. Hopefully the weight loss won’t leave you feeling too tired or hungry. Have you been given any special liquid meals, soups or shakes?
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Thanks Di. Not yet. It’s just clear liquids now. Perhaps when week 2 ends I will be. I feel more energetic now when I’m not eating as compared to when I had a full belly.
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Hope it keeps up.
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Thanks
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Glad you are healing well. Feel better soon.💕🙏💕
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Thanks a lot Grace
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My pleasure.💕
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❤️💜💖
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Great news, on your surgery update. Congratulations👍
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Thanks a lot Suzette
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💐😍
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Good to hear the surgery site is healing well. And YES to chocolate!
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Thanks Patricia. I’ve one sugar free chocolate saved for the day I’ll be allowed to have a nibble. 🥹
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Agreed…”Chocolate, always.”
Glad you’re healing and the stitches are out.. ❣️
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Thank you so much Cindy.
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You’re so welcome !! 🥰
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Glad you didn’t wanna go back in time I wouldn’t have “met “ you
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The idea never appealed to me, and it’s not a possibility so why wonder.
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I know right… very practical thinking 😌😉
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Very true
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Great news that the stitches are out, Sadje! Keep taking it easy and . . . healing slowly but surely!
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Thank you so much my friend
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glad you are doing okay, Sadje. this was a delightdul read. i’ll also go for chocolates as well and maybe fries, too. 😄 stay well.
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Thanks Audrine. Yummy chocolate 🍫
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Glad to hear the effects of the surgery are paying off.
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Yes. It’s one shining light in the day with only water and coffee for food.
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I’m sure it will an adjustment for a while.
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It will be. But I’m over the tiny bit of regret I had. This is the way forward for me. Thanks
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Wow, I love your responses to the queries. It’s indeed good to accept oneself and be good to others. Glad you’re progressing well after the surgery.
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Thank you Lamittan. For me this is my way of life. 😍
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It’s lovely indeed. Feel most welcome, dear Sadje 💖
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👍🏼🙏🏼👍🏼
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I usually scroll past these, but this one caught my eye, mainly because of the Maxine cartoon! Wonderful!!! Love Maxine! And I must put in my two cents worth on #3 … PEANUT BUTTER!!! Peanut butter is nature’s most perfect food and if I had to live forever on a deserted island with only one food, it would be peanut butter! Morning, noon, night … middle of the night … PEANUT BUTTER!!! 😊 Now, if you wish to add chocolate to my peanut butter, then I’m okay with that, but the peanut butter comes first!
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Cool Jill. I like peanut butter…… but not too make every meal of it😂😅😋. Thanks for commenting and stopping by.
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Yes, chocolate all the way!
I do find the weather affects my mood and body; humid or cold aggravates my arthritis while warmth makes me comfy and happy.
I’m so glad to hear you’re feeling better, Sadje. 🌹
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Thanks Nancy! Cold or humid weather is supposed to aggravate arthritis
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And it does! 😂
Take good care, Sadje!
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You too.
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I am glad you’re feeling better, Sadje! Yes, to chocolate! 💖
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Indeed who can say no to chocolate ❤️
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Good answers and I love the comic!
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Thank you Leigha
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You are most welcome.
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