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What’s Up With Pooj?

I wanted to share this Carol Burnett quote because I felt like I needed to hear it and thought someone else might feel the same way. I’ve been trying to continue editing my book but the self-sabotager in me doesn’t want to. It’s frustrating because these will be the final edits and a part of me wants to finish the manuscript so bad. But at the same time I can’t stop second guessing my writing skills, what if I don’t have what it takes to make it? This quote reminded me that I need to keep going in the right direction and stop sabotaging myself.

In other news, so many of the shows I love have ended this year or are cancelled which is annoying. You ended, The Righteous Gemstones ended, Poppa’s House got cancelled. I’m running out of stuff to watch, how am I going to eat my meals now? Sitting down peacefully on the dining table like a caveman? I think not lol. So if anyone has any TV show recommendations please leave them in the comments below- I love murder mysteries and thrillers most. Comedies are good too.

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98 responses to “Carol Burnett Quote #2”

  1. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Interesting quote, but I’ve known that for years. 🤣😎🙃

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks and that’s cool, maybe I should have said a Mr. Ohh quote 😅

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        ☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          ❤️😊🥰

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  2. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    This is right on time!!!!! Thank you for sharing this❤️❤️❤️

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the quote! ❤️

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  3. wrookieschu Avatar
    wrookieschu

    I love this quote!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Glad to hear that!

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  4. John Avatar
    John

    Oh Pooj! If I were there I’d give you a big hug and tell yo that you CAN complete the manuscript! I don’t know what you have for TV reception.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Aw thanks, that’s so sweet- I’ll count it as a virtual hug ❤️

      Reply
  5. Alex Diaz-Granados Avatar
    Alex Diaz-Granados

    Pooj. As you well know, I can relate, really relate, to the struggles with the manuscript. It’s tough, battling not just the process of writing X words a day and shaping them into something readable, but also our self-doubts. But…I know you can do it, and I believe in you, just as you believe in me and my storytelling abilities. So…don’t you dare give up.

    Billy Joel has been my favorite pop-rock act since I was in college, and I love “Piano Man”! (Now you got me wanting to listen to “Billy Joel: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1-2.” Thanks a lot…)

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much. Yeah, I know you really get how I’ve been feeling and thanks for the encouraging words.

      Ooh nice, I love Billy Joel too and this is totally your sign to listen to Billy Joel: Greatest Hits!

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  6. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    Hi Pooja, the quote is good but it depends on the dream in my experience. Like my dreams from 25 years ago are so funny now, ridiculous… I can always come up with new ones just as ridiculous lol. I was listening to Huberman’s podcast, very interesting topics he raises. I am really happy with the insights they offer.
    Last week was good, the weekend was great as we had an art class to teach and a beautiful hike to hike. The nature is at its prime these days.
    I have a few recommendations if you can find those online, Anna Karenina and The Idiot, they are newer tv shows. Also, Master and Margarita is a good one I enjoyed. If you can stand the subtitles because not everyone is a fan of those

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      That’s a very good point. Some dreams are silly and others we need to stick with.

      That sounds lovely, yeah nature is beautiful in spring.

      Those sound interesting, I’ll check them out. I don’t mind subtitles at all. I watch a lot of Korean dramas which have them too so I’m used to it.

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      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        My new dream to go spend a few days in South Korea, it’s probably a silly one but I like it

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          You never know, it could happen.

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      2. paulliverstravels Avatar
        paulliverstravels

        My favorite Korean dramas are “The Extraordinary Attorney Woo” and “The Alchemy of Souls.”

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          I haven’t watched “The Alchemy of Souls” yet, that sounds really good.

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          1. paulliverstravels Avatar
            paulliverstravels

            Technically, in the story “the alchemy of souls” refers to a type of necromancy, but it also has such a strong romantic theme it could be read that way, too. Usually I don’t like romance stories where the semi-hero and anti-heroine argue a lot, but this story gives a good reason for these two flawed characters to work together.

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  7. Herald Staff Avatar
    Herald Staff

    I’m so intrigued by your conflict over finishing your edits. With all the thought and consideration you’ve given it, I’m sure it will be great!
    –Scott

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much, yeah I think maybe I just need a short break from writing!

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  8. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    I hope you can do the edits on your manuscript Pooj! You was a good show!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much!

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  9. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Carol was a wonderful entertaining comedian and apparently a philosopyer too

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    1. paulliverstravels Avatar
      paulliverstravels

      All great comedians are philosophers who learned the power of brevity.

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    2. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, she was very entertaining and wise too.

      Reply
  10. L.G. Avatar
    L.G.

    Good luck on your manuscript, hopefully you finish it soon

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you, I hope so.

      Reply
  11. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    I love Carol Burnett. Tim Conway was great on that show too. You caveman comment cracked me up. I will be thinking about that as I eat in quiet now.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Haha nooo you’re going to eat quietly like a caveman?? Lol just kidding.

      Reply
  12. MT Hollowell Avatar
    MT Hollowell

    Good luck with your manuscript! Quiet that voice of doubt and just push through. You’re doing better than you think you are!

    For a good murder mystery recommendation (and if you have Peacock), I highly recommend Poker Face! It’s Columbo style (an old school rec), where you see the murder committed and you watch to figure out how our detective catches the killer. They’re both very good!

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    1. paulliverstravels Avatar
      paulliverstravels

      I really hope they make a second season of “Poker Face.” However, the writers have been hired for the new “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series, so I will have to be patient.

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      1. MT Hollowell Avatar
        MT Hollowell

        There will be a second season of Poker Face! I’ve been seeing ads for it and I am so hyped! I think it starts around May 8th

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        1. paulliverstravels Avatar
          paulliverstravels

          I saw those ads, too! I haven’t finished Andor, yet, but Poker Face is next in line.

          Reply
  13. Loku Avatar
    Loku

    Study is something I did throughout my life, afterall. This quote is a good reminder.
    I need to continue reading, learning, and exploring.

    I’m not able to understand maximum relationships. It’s possible they don’t drive me. Or now everyone wants to see me as a professional and not just as a friend/son/brother.

    I need some quiet time for myself.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Hmm that can be frustrating when people don’t see us as we are but rather for what we do. Maybe talk to them about it, communicating openly helps.

      Reply
  14. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    It’s funny, I thought Piano man was Elton John but it is Billy Joel. I’ve believed the wrong thing for decades. Anyway, that is a great quote. Sometimes you have to take a break, and you question yourself, loose your focus, but then you get going again. I wish you good luck with finishing your book.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Maybe because of Elton John’s Rocken Man which has a similar name to Piano Man. And to be fair, Elton John plays a lot of piano so I get the misunderstanding. Thanks so much.

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  15. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    Good quote
    🙏🌹👍

    Aum Shanti

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

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      1. shivatje Avatar
        shivatje

        🙏😉

        Aum Shanti

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  16. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    A term I came up with as a professional editor is “editing fatigue” – when you’ve read the same paragraphs so many times that your brain doesn’t want to read them anymore. I find the best cure is to take a break and come back later.

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    1. paulliverstravels Avatar
      paulliverstravels

      Sometimes I have written entire other novels to clear my head so I could back and edit the prior one.

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    2. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think that’s exactly what it is. My brain is sick of reading the same thing over and over again.

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    3. Loku Avatar
      Loku

      I’ve experienced.
      It happens because you are focusing on something else while reading not on the written text. It can be worry (generated by some life event/s).

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      1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
        Vanya Wryter Consulting

        That’s happened to me as well!

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  17. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    SMiLes Dear Pooja i Remember One of my Anthropology Teacher’s in University
    Who Taught Field Methods Hands On For Archaeological Excavation That We

    Actually Did and Yes Dug Over the Course of One Summer as Archaeology
    Assistants Yes Shovels In Hand and Bags and Sharpies to Label All the

    Charcoal and Bone Fragments We Found from Early Indian

    Settlements For Subsistence Here in Northwest Florida

    She Had Risen to Her Teaching Position as Assistant

    Professor Yet She Said If She Were to Add in All
    The Hours Spent in Volunteer Status to get to

    The Paid Status She Was in Now it Would
    Average Less than Minimum Wage as Yes

    She Had that Dream and was Willing to Do it
    Long Without Any Financial Reward Until She Could

    Do it For A Living Not Surprisingly to me Some Decades
    Later After i Graduated i Turned the News on to Find that She

    Gained the Position of University President Indeed Her Spirit of
    Excellence

    In Achieving
    Her Dreams

    Carried Her
    Farther than
    What Her Dreams Were to Start
    With And She Managed to Start a
    University Football Program that went

    On to Win a National Championship in
    Its Classification too For A Very Young Team

    to even
    Exist
    Here
    In Northwest
    Florida at the
    University Level

    Indeed If We Have A Dream
    We Have to Be Willing to Do
    It For Long to Achieve it Without

    Any External
    Rewards at
    All and Yes

    So Difficult
    When We Have
    Some Way to Make
    Money to even Survive

    i had to get the Financial Independence
    First Yet of Course that was my First Dream too…

    No Longer Being An Actor in Someone Else’s Play..:)

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, I think when we have a dream we have to stick with it even if it takes a while. Financial independence is difficult but it’s important. Relying on others is never a good idea.

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      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        Very True☺️🙌

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  18. chameleon15026052 Avatar
    chameleon15026052

    Ah yes, the ancient ritual of manuscript editing: equal parts caffeine, self-loathing, and pretending you “just need one more pass.” Carol Burnett says “never let go,” but she never had to delete 14,000 words because her characters started quoting Nietzsche.

    Keep going. You’re nearly there. Or at least closer than when you started doom-scrolling your own drafts.

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    1. paulliverstravels Avatar
      paulliverstravels

      Yeah, I should probably delete a thousand words from my WIP because of the repetitive whining.

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    2. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, that’s the one. That ritual is getting tiring. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  19. Ronnie Avatar
    Ronnie

    I use qBittorrent to download TV shows and films. In order to get new ideas, I do various searches for titles e.g. “top tv shows 2025”, or, ”best films” by genre. Rotten Tomatoes is quite good for ideas and reviews.

    I bought your book a few days ago, which I think is very good, so I wrote a review on my blog. I promote books written by bloggers, but I don’t usually read, or review them. I was very impressed. Well done, Pooja.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I’ll try some searches and see if I find any shows that appeal to me.

      Thank you, I really do appreciate your support of my book as well as your kind words.

      Reply
  20. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    This is why I like my ereader. I can eat and read all at the same time 😀
    ps,
    this might be a double comment. My internet connection is acting up this morning.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Hmm maybe I should get an e-Reader… Don’t worry it’s just the one comment.

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      1. Bookstooge Avatar
        Bookstooge

        I find an ereader to be much better than a phone. It is meant ONLY to be read on, so that’s good to help me focus…

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Yeah, I get distracted easily as well so I can definitely see how that would help.

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  21. The Introverted Bookworm Avatar
    The Introverted Bookworm

    I understand your struggles with the edits in your manuscript. Writers have so much to deal with, and it can all be very overwhelming. I hope you manage to keep going, doing it in small increments, and being kind to yourself along the way. 😊💜💐

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    1. paulliverstravels Avatar
      paulliverstravels

      Most writers write precisely because their imagination and emotions can be overwhelming. Art is one of the best ways to deal with the struggle.

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    2. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Absolutely, I think that’s the main reason for the writers block. Now that I’m almost done it’s all so overwhelming. Thank you so much, I was able to do some editing today which I’m happy about 😊💗

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  22. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Love the quote and spot on. I would put the book aside for a day or two and come back to it, when your mind and eyes are refreshed. We have Peacock which offers a variety of shows to watch. Good luck!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Glad you enjoyed the quote. I ended up taking a break but then I suddenly felt like editing and have been doing that for the last two days. Oh I love Peacock shows. Do you have any favourites? Thanks!

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        That’s great that you’re editing. No favorites, just what we’re in the mood for.

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Ooh okay, got it. Thanks so much.

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          1. Eugi Avatar
            Eugi

            You’re welcome, Pooja.

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  23. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    I hope you’ll persevere and finish the editing. Imagine the relief you’ll feel after getting it done.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much, I was able to do some editing last night and today which was great.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Awesome 👏🏼

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  24. paulliverstravels Avatar
    paulliverstravels

    I just finished a binge watch of “The Good Place,” with Ted Danson (Cheers) and Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars). It’s the only sitcom I always watch straight through instead of skipping to my favorite episodes. It’s about a bunch of ethically challenged people learning to be good while in a rather goofy afterlife.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I’ve seen The Good Place when it first came out and then again last year, it’s a great show. We really enjoyed it even when we rewatched.

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  25. philsblog01 Avatar
    philsblog01

    Carol Burnett is a treasure. Love her quote.and your post. BTW she celebrated her 92nd Birthday this April 26th!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Oh wow, that’s interesting I didn’t know that!

      Reply
  26. Christopher Hall Avatar
    Christopher Hall

    Wow! Now you’re even getting your shows taken away from you. 2025 is just being so nice am I right? 🙄😂 But seriously though, you already know you’ve got this! I appreciate the fact that you’re making the process feel very human by showing us all the doubts and waves of emotions that you’re experiencing through it. That alone is quite encouraging! So yeah, you’re going to kick ass no doubt! 💪

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Lol ikr what a year 😅 Thank you so much, glad to share the downs with the ups. It’s all about keeping it real 😜

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      1. Christopher Hall Avatar
        Christopher Hall

        You freaking bet! 😜😁

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  27. camilla wells paynter Avatar
    camilla wells paynter

    What a gal Carol Burnett was! Great quote, and I hope you’ll take it to heart! 🙂

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Absolutely and thanks, I did some editing today which felt good 🙂

      Reply
  28. melaniemcgauran Avatar
    melaniemcgauran

    It’s going to happen, Pooja. You have already put in the work to ensure that. That tiny voice may win an hour or maybe one day, but you were meant to get this done and move to publishing it; which you will. 100%. The closer you get (even in increments) the weaker the voice becomes.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much for saying that, I needed to hear it ❤️

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      1. melaniemcgauran Avatar
        melaniemcgauran

        I’m glad, and I meant it. 😊❤️

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  29. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    I’ve had a hard time settling down enough for WP during last weeks before big change, but you might be amused to know I had a great dream where you figured as a wise person I sat down on a bench to consult with for a while. 🙂

    As frustrating as it can be to want to move forward, it’s also a little comforting that our minds don’t always let us run them in a linear and sensible way. It’s like “Okay but first I’m going to have a little play.”

    I know you’ll be back on track sooner than it feels. <3

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Oh wow, that’s such an interesting dream 🙂

      Haha yes, our mind is so odd like that. Sometimes I feel like it likes to mess with us for fun.

      Thank you and hope all is going well with your move! Did you figure out how to transport your dog?

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      1. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        We’ve been training George to be in the small carrier. He’s the right weight, but a little long, so we are hoping not to have issues, but it’s not certain. We’re being strategic about when we fly also, so he can have a break and travel the longest stretch when he’d normally be sleeping.

        Yesterday by coincidence, I took middle child to the airport and was in the check-in line right behind a woman checking in a dachshund! What are the chances?! The thing is, that dog was so much better behaved than George, and smaller. Still, it gave me a good visual for how everything will go.

        <3

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Oh okay, well hopefully all goes well. That’s a good idea that way he’s asleep for most of it.

          Omg that’s such a crazy coincidence!

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  30. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    Love the quote and have no recommendations to share since I typically read while I eat, lol.
    Best of luck on the edit project, Pooja….I tend to play the timer game when I have to get something done I’m not wanting to. Set the timer (usually 15 minutes or a 1/2 hour) do “the thing” and when the timer rings, no matter where I’m at I can stop. Reset the timer, “play” for the same amount of time and repeat until the day or “the thing” is done. It’s amazing how much you can get done this way!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I used to always read while eating but lost the habit somewhere along the way. Maybe this is a sign to get back into it.
      Thanks so much. Hmm that would be good because it decreases the pressure a little. Will give that method a try although I ended up editing quite a bit today which I’m happy about!

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      1. Dawn Avatar
        Dawn

        Well yay on progress! 💞💞💞

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  31. pk 🌎 Avatar
    pk 🌎

    Nice quote 🌸

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you 🙏

      Reply
  32. The Wandering Nomad Avatar
    The Wandering Nomad

    So true indeed!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you! And apologies for the late reply, your comment was stuck in my spam folder.

      Reply
  33. Elsie LMC Avatar
    Elsie LMC

    Such a true quote! ✨️ Have you seen The Midnight Club? 🍿

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you! I haven’t but I just Googled it and it looks like something I would really enjoy. Thank you for the recommendation!

      Reply
      1. Elsie LMC Avatar
        Elsie LMC

        It’s brilliant, something to really get into and the atmosphere of it is incredible. I hope you enjoy it! 💗

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          I’m sure I will, I’ll start watching it tonight 😊

          Reply
  34. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Carol Burnett’s right. Those dreams latch on to us and don’t let go until we respond to them.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I absolutely think so too.

      Reply

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