
Here are the first SYW questions for 2023:
1. Did you stay up to see the New Year in?
I had planned on sleeping early. But my sleep had other plans. By 11:45, I was ready to take melatonin. At 12:00 am exactly some buffoons started fireworks and firing guns to celebrate the new year and I could hear them in my bedroom despite the white noise! They got a lot of cursing from me.
2. Are there any special occasions or events coming up in 2023 for you or your family?
Who can tell what will happen in this year. We are praying for a good year for us all.
3. Do you keep a diary?
Never did I keep a diary. My blog is the only thing I write daily, and it can be called a digital journal as I record if something important is going on in my life at the time.
4. How did yesterday differ from January 1st 2022 or was there no difference?
I have no idea what was January 1st 2022 was like. Yesterday, 1st January 2023 was uneventful and a busy day!
Gratitude:
I pray that this year is good for us all. May we keep on smiling and spreading love and joy. Amen.

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Haha, the fireworks in my area disturbed a lot of dogs. I too hope 2023 will be a good year. 💕
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Thanks Aboli. Dogs and sleeping humans hate fireworks
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it’s the 1st right, Sadje! 🤣
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I believe it is. 😂🤩
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The fireworks here/locally were still going off at 1.30am.
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I don’t know about others but find that irritating.
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I agree, but New Year is such a big thing in Scotland, I just accept it … we were still having fireworks on 2nd Jan … but that is still a public holiday in Scotland, although not the rest of the UK
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Well in that case, enjoy
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Hello Kitty 😁
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😻
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I always like the word “baffoon” in a sentence. Well said, Sadje.
And a blessed year to all. I agree with your well wishes.
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Thanks Suzette! For some people this word describes them perfectly.
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True!!
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👍🏼😂
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So it was in with a bang and a whimper for you!
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Exactly 😅🥹
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I wish my kitty was like that 😊
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😹😻
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Thanks for sharing your world Sadje.
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My pleasure Di. Thanks for hosting
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Great post for the New Year, Sadje! The kitty pic is delightful! Let’s hope this comment has gone through! 🤞🏼
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Thanks Nancy. It sure did.
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Such a cute kitty. I watched some fireworks this year since I no longer have to tend to our dogs. It didn’t last long and I think the high price of fireworks is the reason. Praying for a better year to us all
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Thanks Maria. I hope so too. 😍🌹❤️
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I’m sorry you had a hard time sleeping, Sadje. We only watched fireworks on our tv, but we did stay up until 12:00. I’m a night owl anyway. I am trying to find your Sunday Poser but I am missing it. I found it on my reader, though. Nice post and the perfect question for the start of the year.
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Thanks Marsha. If I stay up after 11 at night, I find it difficult to sleep right away. My optimal time is 10-10:30.
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I struggle. I’m either too hot or too cold. If I walk, like I just did tonight, I’m warm enough. If not, I’m freezing and it takes hours to warm up. If I walk, though, I’m not sleepy. LOL
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I get you 100%. I used to find it difficult to fall asleep and this has improved a lot after I’ve cut my coffee/ tea consumption to 1-2 cups a day.
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Here’s to better sleeping for us both in 2023, Sadje. 🙂
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Amen. Thank you
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Yikes guns, as much as I hate fireworks thank the Gods there is no random gunfire happening to celebrate the turning of the calendar here!!!
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That is how it should be.
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I love that kittys face, lol
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💖
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I hope you have an amazing year!
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Thanks Belladonna. I hope the same for you and yours
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