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Six Word Story #206

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Six Word Story:

Genial exterior even when in pain.

About This Six Word Story:

Genial- friendly and cheerful.

I thought it would be pronounced like denial and was so happy thinking I can finally finish that rap album I’ve been working on. But it’s pronounced more like cordial than denial. So I guess I’ll never drop that album lol.

I wasn’t sure what to post today and so I decided to share this SWs. It’s not that I’ve been particularly busy or anything but my brain has take some paid leave recently. So much so that I forgot to add pineapple to the pineapple fried rice I attempted to make today. It’s literally in the name y’all. And all while telling my mum I could totally be a chief and open up my own restaurant. Evidently, I very much over estimate my abilities. Although to be fair, the dish tasted amazing once the pineapple was added.

But enough about my initially pineapple free pineapple rice. The SWS was inspired by how many of us fake it even when we’re feeling down since it’s generally frowned upon to show negative emotions openly.

Are you familiar with the word genial or is it new to you? Have you ever used genial before in your writing? Let me know in the comments located below. And do share your own six word story or stories in the comments below using the word genial or one that goes with this theme. Or just share a totally random SWS because I always love reading them.

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109 responses to “Six Word Story #206”

  1. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    I have never tried pineapple fried rice but sounds yum!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It’s so good, would definitely recommend it!

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  2. John Avatar
    John

    I’ve used the word Genial before, it’s not a common word in my dialect. Pineapple and rice? I have some rice in the kitchen… Oops.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, I haven’t heard it used much. Maybe just once or twice. Pineapple rice is the way to go, such a great mix of savoury, sweet and sour 😋

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  3. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Love pineapple in anything. Genial is a familiar word and I first used in April A to Z challenge.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Pineapple is so good. That’s so interesting, I guess it’s not used much except in prompts and stuff.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        It sure is I love the skewers with chicken and pineapple too.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I’ve never had that but roasted pineapple does taste delicious so I imagine it goes well in skewers.

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          1. Sadje Avatar
            Sadje

            I don’t know if you have the South African chain “Nandos “ there but they have grilled chicken and pineapple skewers.

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              We do but unfortunately it’s very far from where I live. Nando’s is quite popular I think.

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              1. Sadje Avatar
                Sadje

                Over here it is quite popular. One thing in its favor is that it is not on the boycott list of companies that are sending money or good to Israel.

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                1. Pooja G Avatar
                  Pooja G

                  Oh that’s good. I’ve had to cut out multiple products I used to use because of that.

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                  1. Sadje Avatar
                    Sadje

                    Same here. Only a few international chains are left that we patronize now.

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                    1. Pooja G Avatar
                      Pooja G

                      Yeah, unsurprisingly many of those famous franchises are very unethical.

                    2. Sadje Avatar
                      Sadje

                      Very true. They are incurring heavy losses here but no change in their policy is forthcoming.

                    3. Pooja G Avatar
                      Pooja G

                      In Kenya too as the majority support Palestinians.

                    4. Sadje Avatar
                      Sadje

                      That’s good to know. 🥹

                    5. Pooja G Avatar
                      Pooja G

                      💕

  4. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    probably, and thinking about it, I’ve at times been too genial for my own good….I wonder about that word’s origins?……I like learning about language and pronounciations as well….is it oregano, or is it, or – eeee – gan—oh?…..comedian actor Eddie Izzard does that a lot……..
    I know it’s not six words, but I’m thinking about this more and more,
    ‘make today a memorable memory’……..

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, pronunciations are so interesting and the origins of words too. Hope you’re feeling better now.

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  5. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    I’ll trade Genial for Aisle Style.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha good one.

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  6. Poet of the Light Avatar
    Poet of the Light

    Pineapple on pizzas works for me.

    Unleashed interior storms are volcanic souls.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Same here, I like pineapple on pizza too. Really enjoyed that six word story too.

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      1. Poet of the Light Avatar
        Poet of the Light

        😊

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  7. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    Pineapple fried rice provokes genial smiles.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha, true.

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  8. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    It sound very much like a genie yal
    The word is not new to be, but I’ve never used it .

    PooG is a genial blogger 🤗

    I swear you say this everytime, that you were not sure what to post today, yet you post something marvellous. That’s the quality of you a blogger.

    I wasn’t able to focus on the article I was supposed to complete. For some reason I wasn’t getting the feels.
    I tried gpt, made it write 5-6 paragraphs, but they were horrible. It then kindle the spark in me to write something. Then I started researching for it and prepared a mind map about it.

    Why I’m telling you all this? Because you are my blogging buddy.
    Btw my lengtiest article yet, got published yesterday, so I’m ecstatic. 😃

    I was thinking about you (don’t worry in a sober manner), that how genial you are.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha thanks. I just have a lot of practice with having nothing to post but wanting to post anyway 😅

      Ooh nice, I’m excited to read it and good luck with writing the article. Sometimes we’re just not in the right mindset to write.

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      1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        It’s called weapon
        You have a lot of weapons to use. You can always post about something or the other. For me it’s apparantly health stuff 😝

        I love how with a simple idea like SWS you made something so creative and unique. SWS always rescue.

        I’m working on something new rn.
        Yes sometimes we don’t feel to write, I get clueless during suc times.

        In other news kenya abolished visa requirements for India 😆
        Maybe kenya wants indian to visit kenya
        Where’s massai mara?

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          We all have our weapons 😅

          Yes, of course we want Indians to visit Kenya considering they spend a lot of money here and it’s good for our economy lol jk 😆 Masai Mara is really nice, my cousins are going there in a few days. It’s a few hours drive from where I stay.

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          1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
            DEVANG UPADHYAYA

            Ohhh interesting!!

            Let me keep that in my list to visit someday.

            Tourist are always good for economy

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              Masai Mara is okay but there are nicer places in Kenya if I’m being honest. Place where you can stand right next to the animals that are way cheaper.

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              1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
                DEVANG UPADHYAYA

                Ohhhh 😍
                Fasinating

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  9. Silent Knight Avatar
    Silent Knight

    Under her genial exterior, his love bloomed like a hidden treasure.

    Yearning to proclaim my feelings aloud, but the embarrassment wraps my words in a secret dance. Oh, the joys and quirks of a silent crush!

    “Crush on sis’ friend, awkward charm.😳☺️🥺”

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Aw, that’s a nice SWS. Crushes remind me of high school and always having a crush on someone or the other lol 😂

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      1. Silent Knight Avatar
        Silent Knight

        Stealthy crush vibes! 😄🕵️‍♂️Oh, the struggle is real🤭😳😚🤦🥺! If only invisibility were a thing, right? 🤣 I’ll just be over here perfecting my hide-and-seek skills for now. 🙈

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Lol, if only I sure could use invisibility sometimes 😅

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          1. Silent Knight Avatar
            Silent Knight

            🙈🙈No need for you to use invisibility , I will cover my eyes🙈🙈..😛🤭😜🥳

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              That works too 😆

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  10. Feets Avatar
    Feets

    I don’t make sophisticated content so I don’t use the word genial in English but I do like the word.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s fair, yeah I like how it sounds.

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      1. Feets Avatar
        Feets

        Also, for your rap career, denial rhymes with beguile, vile, trial, and mild. ☺️😏

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Yay, I can finally get that rap album done 😅

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  11. Jasmine ♡ Avatar
    Jasmine ♡

    This is so real! That’s true what you said about showing negative emotions being frowned upon, sadly. I’ve never used the word genial before, it’s my first time hearing it I think. 😮

    Here’s my six word story with it: “he’s a genial man until midnight.” 👀 lol, idek! 😆 it’s harder to write these than i thought. Yours are always so good lol! ❤️

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you! Yeah, it really sucks but most people feel uncomfortable when negative emotions are expressed so we often keep them to ourselves.

      I like you six word story too haha, yeah they are kind of hard 😅 Thanks! 💕

      Reply
  12. CattleCapers Avatar
    CattleCapers

    So how was the pineapple free pineapple rice?

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It was good but better when I added the pineapple after realising something was missing.

      Reply
  13. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    I did not process it as genial at first. I cannot say that I have used it in my writing.

    I finally wrote a new post, so that is some progress for me.

    I think you could totally be a Chief Chef in the kitchen ;).

    Hope you complete your rap album soon, can’t wait to hear it.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I haven’t used the word either although I have read it before. Hearing how it’s actually pronounced made me realise I had been saying it wrong in my head lol.

      Oh nice, I haven’t seen a new post from you in quite a while so I’m excited to read it.

      Thanks, now I just need to find a restaurant to hire me and a music producer to make some beats…

      Reply
  14. Shaunelius Sterns Avatar
    Shaunelius Sterns

    Never heard of that word before, but I have really been genial before. No one knows when I am in pain because I smile through it.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I’m sorry to hear that and I can relate. Unfortunately, many of us keep the pain inside.

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      1. Shaunelius Sterns Avatar
        Shaunelius Sterns

        That’s true.

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  15. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    Genie Al was sitting in his bottle waiting. He wished he was out. Hey Presto.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha nice!

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  16. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    Ohhh, I like pineapple free pineapple rice! A fun play on words and if you are the chef, you can make it whatever you want. 🙂

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha true, I can pretend it’s our speciality 😅

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      1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
        singlikewildflowers

        You should! It’s a catchy and fun menu item.

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  17. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    I don’t use genial in conversations, but I am quite familiar with the word and would definitely use it in my blogging or journaling.

    I am not a fan of pineapple, not even pineapple flavoring. Well, I do like pineapple flavored icecream, but that is it…

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I’ve never used genial either in conversation or writing although I do remember reading it somewhere. I think it’s one of those words people don’t say much but is more often used in writing.

      I’m the opposite, I love pineapple. I’ve never had pineapple ice cream but I have had a piña colada one and loved it.

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  18. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    we no such inhibitons here
    the mantra is
    fuck you
    go to hell

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I need to adapt that mantra…

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      1. utahan15 Avatar
        utahan15

        oh timmy i go at it daily. bring me millk and snacks to eat. then the insults and curses. and i think gosh the kid really is a fuck face. lmao. on the other hand pooja you stand above the fracas. lmao

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  19. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    Not feeling at all genial today.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Sorry to hear that and hope you feel better tomorrow.

      Reply
  20. Don't Lose Hope Avatar
    Don’t Lose Hope

    So often we put on that act.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, it’s so sad but something we’ve all done/do.

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  21. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    I’ve used the word genial before but rarely.

    Pineapple delights sadly none in sight.

    💖

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha love that six word story, very relatable 😅

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        Thank you, Pooja! 😁

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          My pleasure!

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  22. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    known but not as often used..

    Pineapple fried rice…haven’t tried but sounds really nice.
    lovely SWS 👌

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, I think it’s one of those words we know of but rarely use.

      Pineapple rice is delicious, I would definitely recommend it. Thanks ☺️

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      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        most welcome 🤍

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  23. tubasarwat Avatar
    tubasarwat

    Pain behind the genial facade👍🏻

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, indeed it’s that way for many 😞

      Reply
  24. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    You’re right, we mask. Paint, Paste.

    Genial a cheery word to use.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, most of us mask our true emotions which is sad. But a part of life. Especially as an adult.

      Reply
  25. Mark Edward Jabbour Avatar
    Mark Edward Jabbour

    I’ve used congenial, which is similar in meaning. The English language is so weird. I’m amazed at you who learn it as a second language, because it often makes no sense.
    There’s a comedian, Gallagher, who had a great bit on how that denial/genial thingy is so confusing. There’s another one, con-fusion – meaning, with fusion, or blurred.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      True, English language is very odd sometimes. But that also makes it fun to learn. I’ve heard of Gallagher, I’ll look up that bit- sounds funny. There are so many words like that and don’t even get me started on silent letters.

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      1. Mark Edward Jabbour Avatar
        Mark Edward Jabbour

        His bit is “Gallagher explains pronunciation”. It’s on YouTube. So funny!

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  26. CommonSenseTom Avatar
    CommonSenseTom

    Season’s Greetings Pooja. I found your story amusing and can readily identify with cooking faux pas, too. Just this morn, I flippin’ forgot to fry up my (December holidays only) bacon, which was supposed to accompany my made from scratch pancakes. Oh well, better luck next time, right? BTW, how about this six word story?

    Consider conceivable, congenial genies’ genius genes!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Seasons Greetings, hope the holiday season is treating you well. Oof, sorry to hear that. Sometimes our mind just takes a break and we end up forget the most obvious things. Maybe you can have some bacon for dinner, it’s never a bad time for breakfast foods. And great six word story, a very fun one!

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      1. CommonSenseTom Avatar
        CommonSenseTom

        Yep, bacon isn’t just for breakfast. Glad my six word “lit” was likable.

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  27. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    I had a similar cooking experience a few months ago, but I forget the exact details. Something like I had bought the ingredients to make a certain meal. One of the ingredients hid behind something else in my fridge. Days after I had made the meal and finished it, I found the last ingredient still there in the fridge.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, that definitely happens sometimes. Being an adult is so odd because we sometimes forget the most obvious things and only remember when we see it.

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  28. Manoj Mehra Avatar
    Manoj Mehra

    When someone else cooks, it seems what’s the big deal, but when we cook ourselves then we come to know how difficult cooking is.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      So true, it’s not until we do it ourselves that we realise how difficult it is.

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  29. David Avatar
    David

    I’m learning how *not* to fake it, without just being a jerk. There are ways to be expressive, or expressive enough. This keeps me feeling more integrated – more myself.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, it’s kind of hard to find that balance because you can come off as being a jerk to someone not used to your honest approach. I’ve been trying to be more expressive since I tend to mask a lot.

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      1. David Avatar
        David

        Expressive is a great word.

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  30. David Avatar
    David

    Also, I loved your use of genial in this story!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks!

      Reply
  31. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    I think we have to fake it many times rather than dump our woes on others 🙂

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, unfortunately so.

      Reply
  32. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    Unfortunately, we all do it sometimes. It’s life,

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yup, unfortunately so.

      Reply
  33. judeitakali Avatar
    judeitakali

    Sometimes only a select few can know your pain.
    Also, I could use the recipe for that pineapple rice. 🥹😁

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      The recipe I used except I made it vegan but you don’t need to do that: https://youtu.be/bqwIGQkecoc?si=GQoVSUIWxVZbBbYE

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      1. judeitakali Avatar
        judeitakali

        Thanks, Pooj💗

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          You’re very welcome ☺️

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  34. Kajal Avatar
    Kajal

    I love anything with pineapple;))

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Same here, I love it.

      Reply
  35. Rochdalestu Avatar
    Rochdalestu

    A martyr to their own self

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Aren’t we all.

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  36. dustyreviewer Avatar
    dustyreviewer

    I love these vocabulary-expanding stories. I get to enjoy and learn simultaneously.

    “Intention: Genial smile
    Delivery: Taut grimace”

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      So glad you’re enjoying them. I’ve been trying to learn new words and thought it would be fun to learn them here with everyone. Haha I really like that SWS. I tend to do that when I try to look friendly lol.

      Reply
  37. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Pain is a fact, Thrive anyway! 🤣😎🙃

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yup, you just gotta work despite it!

      Reply

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