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[shashiks777]

#InternationalFreeHugsDay First Saturday of July, every year #PassItToAFriend #HugAStranger (at Creations of Shashikant Sharma) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ3FTnDHzRt/?utm_medium=tumblr

[marsdenillustration]

It’s World Hug Day - journée mondiale du câlin !! Give hugs all around! #hug #calin #hugastranger #umarmen #umarmteuch #giveahug #journeemondialeducalin https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5Sc2GD9Se/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e0yuv8616duw

[barbarapeay-blog]

#riseandshine #tgif #peayitforward #hugastranger #randomactsofkindness I challenge you to a random act of kindness today through Monday; post only s thumbs up if you plan to participate. Don’t share what you did on here, just enjoy that warm feeling in your heart and #smile from the inside out 😉🌼💛

[pillowwriter-blog]

November 5th, 2017

I'm guessing I'll be getting tired soon so I figured I should get these Thoughts Before Bed out of the way.

1. Every year I think the end of Daylight Saving should come with a New Year’s Eve type celebration.

2. Do you ever feel like one of your social media followers is tracking your every move. I don’t mean full on stalking but sort of keep track of everything you post? #moles

3. Yes, I posted the marriage challenge with a photo of me and Dwayne Johnson. No, I am not ACTUALLY delusional. #ItWasAJoke#StopGossipingAboutHowCrazyYouThinkIAm

4. The night before last I had a dream about a very eclectic mix of my Facebook friends including the parents of one of my God children, a guy I went to grade school with, a former coworker and a former friend. Some of my friends were living with a guy who made art from driftwood and he had a party. When I left my tiny red car (which I don’t drive #IRL) was being used for a photo shoot that involved 26 dogs, mostly Yorkies and Corgis. #MyDreamsAreCrazy

5. I regularly crush on gay men. I suppose that’s because it’s safe. I don’t have to ever worry that he will want to pursue a romantic relationship with me.

6. When things go wrong, don’t go with them.

7. I made homemade applesauce in the crockpot this weekend. It was easy AND delicious.

8. I met a gal in Memphis in September who I keep up with now via social media. Last night she was snapchatting from a wedding. Turns out the groom was the brother of a friend of mine who died in 2007. The world is so incredibly small.

9. I am participating in Nanowrimo this year which is a writing exercise that lasts during the month of November. Currently, it looks like I will actually have my 50,000 words completed by May 9th.

10. I am also participating in No Shave November but I got a jumpstart on that one in like... September. ;) #TMI

11. Do you remember Miles Dalrymple? He was a character in the movie Summer Catch and was played by an actor names Marc Blucas which has got to be one of THE WORST names for an actor ever. But tonight he was in a Hallmark movie and I just think he is SOOO cute. But I first crushed on him when his character in Summer Catch proclaimed his love for fat girls. I have attached the video for your Sunday evening enjoyment. #WeLoveYouTooMiles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AgL7G6EZ_E&feature=youtu.be

I hope you have all enjoyed your extra hour this weekend. It is more important now, than ever, that we love one another my friends. Be sure to spread some kindness this week. Maybe even #hugastranger. Love you all. Sleep well.

[pillowwriter-blog]

October 15th, 2017

I have a lot more meal prep to do tonight so here are tonight's THOUGHTS BEFORE BED, a little earlier than usual. #YoureWelcome

1. Today, a woman driving a bright yellow car nearly hit me as she sped about 50 MPH through the crosswalk by the doors at Walmart. She nearly dropped her phone & her cigarette when she screeched to a halt a foot away from me.

2. #Irked (That's how I feel when someone takes my humor and turns it into an opportunity to teach me a lesson.) 🙄😐

3. Some folks work overtime trying to be profound.

4. That said... "We should be the answer to our ancestors' prayers." (Sean Sherman, Sioux)

5. The other day, a couple of the kids in my 8th hour were having a hard time. One was sort of unusually defiant & the other was so sad. I took them both to the hallway to talk & finished with hugs. Then my co-teacher joined in a group hug with us. Returning to the room, I asked if anyone else needed a hug before we moved onto something new. One by one, hands went up. I walked the room and hugged my kids until nearly half the class was hugged. Then, we moved on. Some days, it is NOT about English. #hugastranger #hugyourkids #hugyourcoworkers #HUGSOMEBODY

6. I wish I could sleep past 6AM on the weekends. If that's not possible, I would at least like the motivation to actually GET OUT OF BED when I wake up.

7. Rachel Leigh Cook might be one of my least favorite actresses. #Hallmark

8. Quiet joggers... the kind that sneak up behind you and scare the crap out of your dog... are pure evil.

9. I don't know if you heard but TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD has been banned in Mississippi. Banning a book is just motivation for me to teach it. :)

10. My dog is pouting because she didn't get people food for dinner. She is SO FREAKING picky. She refuses to eat her dog food. We are having a battle of wills.

[pillowwriter-blog]

October 8th, 2017

I hate to be the one to break the news to you all but... It IS Sunday evening. Our weekend is coming to a close but the silver lining is right here, friends. It is time for THOUGHTS BEFORE BED.

1. It may be cliche but there are very few things that can make my heart smile like a video of baby goats doing baby goat things.

2. It's been a week of decline for mom and I think she is sad. She struggled to sign a birthday card today and didn't remember one of her favorite shows. Time is difficult for her to measure. But in the midst of the chaos, there are many little gifts. You just have to look really closely to see them.

3. Today, somebody put regular dish soap in the dishwasher. The up side of that mini disaster was that the kitchen floor got really clean!

4. I have read so much bad writing this weekend. I guess I should be hopeful because I know for sure I have something to teach my kids.

5. Debating my next steps in education... Curriculum or administration?

6. I just don't feel like a speedo is appropriate attire for a profile picture. #putthataway

7. I decorated a little bit for Halloween/Fall today. Found a bunch of stuff in the attic that mom didn't know she had. Then I spent an inordinate amount of time on Pinterest looking for more stuff to make.

8. Somebody in the neighborhood has a dog that poops poop balls. Yes, balls of poop. And that somebody doesn't pick them up so they sit in the center of the sidewalk just waiting for the next shoe to walk over them. #ick #pickupyourpoop

9. Sheets on your bed should be a must. I don't understand why so many folks don't have sheets. #WalMart

10. I actually googled "do I have to put sheets on my mattress?" just in case I was missing something. You might want to have a mattress pad too. Just #FYI

11. Hey, I hate to get petty but... What do you call a person who gets so angry at someone for doing something that they delete and block that person from FB when the truth is that person had been planning to do THE SAME EXACT THING for months? #hypocrite

12. Anybody have a get rich quick scheme? I need like... I don't know... roughly... about... you know... $26,600. 😬

Ok, dear ones, it is time to get our minds right for the week. Love somebody in an unexpected way this week. It will be so good for you (and for them). Maybe #hugastranger while you are at it. Sleep well, folks. Love you all.

[pillowwriter-blog]

October 1st, 2017

Good Sunday evening! I am finally sitting down after a very busy day. Now, it is time for THOUGHTS BEFORE BED.

1. I love a man who smiles with his eyes.

2. My ubering days have begun again. I am going to try to work around big events but I might flip on that app some weeknights too.

3. Friday, one of my students said I was "way better" than his English teacher last year which is cool but his classmate said I relate to them better than some of their other teachers. I will take that compliment all day long.

4. Maple crusted salmon is on the menu for lunch every day this week. I have never eaten fish every day. I am interested to see how this goes.

5. I have a cousin who has been accepted for a semester working at Disney in Orlando. She needs to raise some cash for tuition too. If you are on the IL side, specifically near Blackburn college & you need some help around the house or a babysitter or something let me know. ALSO, my friends in Orlando, I might be tapping you to check on her. :)

6. This week, I go in for my one year check up with the heart doc. The timing is perfect because I have some other stuff going on... #fingerscrossed

7. It is amazing how different my life is than 10 years ago. I never imagined I would be ok being by myself so much. But I understand the purpose of this season. Now... where did I place that motivation...

8. "Have no fear of robbers or murderers. They are external dangers, petty dangers. We should fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murders. The great dangers are within us. Why worry about what threatens our heads or purses? Let us think instead of what threatens our souls." ~Victor Hugo

9. Isn't it about time for another Magic Mike movie to come out? I just feel like something is missing from the world right now.

10. I think for the next week, I will only comment on the statuses of others with GIFs. OMG this is going to be fun.

11. I will tell you what is not missing. This sexy, bald man with that salt & pepper beard. #ThankYouJesus Dwayne The Rock Johnson is the perfect man.

Alright my loves. Have a good week. Spread some love and love with inevitably spread. #hugastranger while you're at it. Love to all of you.

[pillowwriter-blog]

September 24th, 2017

I hope you all had a glorious weekend. I, for one, can say I am exhausted. But before I crawl under the covers, here are my Thoughts Before Bed.

1. My THOUGHTS BEFORE BED following has drastically decreased since a falling out with a friend. That's fine. I understand that folks feel like they have to take a side.

2. That falling out was a life-changing experience for me. Never again will I pour myself out for someone the way I did her. I know y'all think that's hooey but it's true. #allaboutme

3. Last night, I unknowingly attended homecoming with a little friend. About an hour into the event, a student noticed something on my butt. It was a caterpillar. I still shiver thinking about it.

4. I have one boss who I am fairly sure doesn't like me, doesn't want to talk to me, doesn't think I'm funny. It's awkward because my bosses usually love me. ;)

5. None of us have the right or responsibility to dictate the behavior of others.

6. We should be honest about our intolerances. It might cause us to lose friends or cause a riff among family members but you, you should own it.

7. Advice is NOT advice until someone takes it. Until then, it's just an opinion. And you know what "they" say about opinions.

8. My two favorite TV shows, along with an OLD favorite, return to the air this week. #yay

9. As you can imagine, I have many thoughts regarding the #TakeAKneemovement and it should come as no surprise to anyone that I support it wholeheartedly. (This is not up for debate so before you comment, you can just move right along.)

10. It is NOT a protest against the flag or the military. It is not a showing of disrespect. It is a plea for equality. I believe Shonda Rhimes said it best today, "By kneeling, players don’t disrespect the flag. They ask US to respect the flag. They ask us to make the anthem true for all of us." #nodebate

11. Since we want to regulate each other, however, please make sure that you yourself are not in violation of any U.S. flag codes. You can research them here: http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html#176 Here are a couple of highlights: - The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. - The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. - No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. #IHaveBeenTotallyGuilty of breaking the flag code.

12. Today, I picked up two young moms and their babies off the side of Highway 55. It was sweltering and their car had broken down. I exited and drove back around to help them get off the highway. I would hope someone might do the same for me if I needed it.

Sleep well loved ones. Enjoy the week, especially as we get out of these 90 degree temperatures. Love somebody, #hugastranger. Love you all.