Di is our gracious host for SYW
Here are this week’s questions:
1. How long did it take you to get back into your normal routine after the holidays?
(this does not have to be Christmas and New Year, but any holiday)
I do jump back to my normal routine as soon as guests leave ( we usually have guests for the Eid holidays). For people like me who like routine, getting back to is important, so I don’t laze around but straighten up the house and it’s back to my daily schedule.
2. Which makes you feel more relaxed, putting your feet up in front of the fire with a good book or socialising with your friends?
Alas, we never had a fire in our home. I do relax with my feet up on the lounge table and my phone in my hand, blogging away. But meeting friends is also a great way to unwind and relax. I guess if I have to choose, I’d go 50/50. Half the time with friends and half the time at home chilling.
3. What is your favourite hot drink?
A nice cup of coffee. I loved getting a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks in Seattle. Over here we have a few coffee shops and I love a hazelnut latte.
4. If you are feeling poorly, do you prefer to be pampered, or left alone?
I’d love to have my family, especially my daughters fussing over me. But when I’m sleepy, I like to be alone, so if I snore, only I am in the room.
Gratitude:
It costs nothing to be kind, but one kind word can be priceless to the recipient.
I was honored to be the recipient of kindness in form of poetry books from my lovely blogging friends, Mich and Jeff. I received these books when I came back from Islamabad. My heartfelt gratitude to my gracious friends for this kindness.



Thank you Mich and Jeff for your effort and generosity.
Many thanks to Di for hosting SYW.
#Keepitalive
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Oh, you had my attention at pumpkin spice latte!!
I used to go for routine, but I am finding it freeing to make small changes here and there, in this new year!
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That’s great Suzette. One should mark the new year with at least one change.
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Agree, very small change, but every bit makes a difference, I think.
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Very right my dear friend
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Oh wow..i am so happy you finally have it Sadje❤️❤️❤️ enjoy reading
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Thanks a lot Mich. Many thanks dear friend
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Blessings to you, my friend.
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Thank you Suzette 🌹💖
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I’m with you all the way, although it does take me a while to get my head around which day it is in the week between Christmas and New Year!
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Thanks Keith. 👍🏼👍🏼
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Nice post Sadje. Thanks for joining in.
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Thanks Di.
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I love hazelnut latte, I have two a day as a special treat
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That’s yummy treat.
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It is 😊
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😋😛
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Good to know a little more about you, Sadje. How nice of your blogmates to gift you books!
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Thanks Li. They are very kind.
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You’re welcome.
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💖🌹💕
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I always find it takes me a while to get back into normal mode when guests stay over, it always feels so empty
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Yes, when family leaves there is a vacuum left. I always plan to do something to fill it up.
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Oh, good to know, Sadje.
Have a great time!
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Thanks a lot
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Love your answers. Wonderful gifts, those books.
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Thanks a lot Jude. They are awesome gifts
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Great taste on coffee. I have only a cup of coffee and love to have black filter coffee or of Starbucks .
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Thanks Tanvir.
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I love hazelnut latte too! I go for matcha green tea latte as well if I don’t feel like having coffee.
Awesome gifts to be added to your collection, Sadje
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I just had a bit of hazelnut latte with my friends
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Ahhh nice
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Thanks 😋
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I enjoy my routine but it’s nice to take a break too. I love hazelnut lattes.
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That’s cool. Thanks
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Lovely, Sadje. I also received two books from my blogging friends. It’s a nice feeling.
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Very true Indira. A priceless gift.
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