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That’s right y’all! I am officially back blogging as I usually do (randomly and inconsistently for the most part lol). I’m really glad I took May off, I think I needed it. And I feel like I’m back feeling more refreshed and with lots more ideas. I actually have some posts that I had written ages ago but never shared that I wanted to share next month. But I also have lots of fun news posts too so be on the lookout for those.

Other than that, since we last spoke (read?), I actually got a haircut which was my first one since I shaved my head. My hair grew back pretty curly so finding a style that suited both curly and straight hair was fun. In the end, I look like Justin Bieber in the 2010’s lol:

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Me atm…

I don’t mind it though, it’s very low maintenance.

Overall, it’s been tough for my mental health because I’m still dealing with a narcissist and learning to set boundaries which can take a toll. But I’m getting better, which I count as a win!

Oh and lots of book reviews to come this week so be on the lookout for those if you like reviews!

What have you guys been up to in my absence? Fill me in on all the latest WP goss! What did I miss? Let me know in the comments below because you know I’ve missed you guys like crazy. Or simply stop by and say hi!

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135 responses to “Tell A Friend To Tell A Friend…”

  1. Joe Hallett Avatar
    Joe Hallett

    Yay!

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

      😊

      Reply
  2. Jixi Fox Avatar
    Jixi Fox

    Yasss

    Reply
  3. Jixi Fox Avatar
    Jixi Fox

    Back in business

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

      Yasss finally 😊

      Reply
  4. L.G. Avatar
    L.G.

    You were missed

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

      Thanks, I missed everyone here too.

      Reply
  5. Barney Rubble Avatar
    Barney Rubble

    Good to hear you

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

      Thank you, hope you’re well.

      Reply
  6. donnajburkholder Avatar
    donnajburkholder

    Missed you. Glad you’re back

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

      Thanks so much, happy to be back.

      Reply
  7. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    Hey Pooj, we have to see your new look.
    We are finishing up the school year, getting ready for summer camping, road tripping and concerts going. I forgot to mention art making and cake baking, haha… living the dream…

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

      Will share pics next week when it’s styled lol. Oh wow, so much going on in summer. I’m sure you’ll have a great time.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        I’m honestly hoping for more events such as travel

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

          Fingers crossed you can do some travel.

          Reply
          1. Milena Alien Avatar
            Milena Alien

            Inshallah

            Reply
  8. Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
    Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/

    Good for you, sometimes we need time off to be able to regroup. Yes, dealing with a narcissist is exhausting. Remember you can’t win with them, for they’re always the victim and shift blame expertly. Best to minimize your dealings with them. Hoping for an emotionally healthy or even a fair relationship with them is mission impossible, they’re just not wired that way. No, they don’t change, nor do they see the need to. Keep the focus on your own mental and physical health.

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

      Absolutely agree, time off is so important otherwise we’ll end up burnt out. Thanks so much, I agree boundaries are the only way. They never change or even care who they hurt.

      Reply
  9. John Avatar
    John

    I’m glad that you are back, Pooj! ❤️

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

      Thank you, happy to be back! ❤️

      Reply
      1. John Avatar
        John

        You’re welcome! ❤️

        Reply
  10. Peter Avatar
    Peter

    Welcome back!

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

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. 000,000,000'Shine Avatar
    000,000,000’Shine

    I’ve rolled out the red carpet for you . . .

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

      Haha thank you.

      Reply
  12. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Pooja, glad you’re back! 😎👍

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

      Thank you so much! 😊

      Reply
  13. Alex Diaz-Granados Avatar
    Alex Diaz-Granados

    Goodness gracious me! Pooj is back!

    Welcome back!

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

      Thank you, happy to finally be back!

      Reply
  14. Jam Avatar
    Jam

    Welcome back, glad you’re back with more inspiration for writing.

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

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  15. The Mango People Avatar
    The Mango People

    Welcome back 🙌🏻

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

      Thank you 😊

      Reply
  16. trE Avatar
    trE

    “My hair grew back pretty curly so finding a style that suited both curly and straight hair was fun. In the end, I look like Justin Bieber in the 2010’s lol:”

    Pics or it isn’t true. 🤣😂😆

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

      Lol I’ll share a pic next week when I style it, without styling I just look like Will Ferrell in the 2010’s 😅

      Reply
      1. trE Avatar
        trE

        🤣😂😆

        Reply
  17. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    Nice 🙏🕉

    Aum Shanti

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

      Thank you 🙏☺️

      Reply
  18. O.D. Avatar
    O.D.

    Good to see you back. I had also taken a break; you come back feeling so refreshed. I’m sorry about the narc, boundary setting as you said is the way to go especially if they’re unavoidable.

    Hoping to see more from you in the coming weeks ☀️

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

      Thank you so much. Breaks are definitely important, you really do end up so much more refreshed and enthusiastic. Yes, boundaries are all we can do as they rarely change.

      Reply
  19. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    Hehe Dear Pooja i Will Always remember
    You as ‘Dua Lipa’ It won’t Be Hard to

    Do Just Look at Your ‘Gravatar’

    Hehe That Way i Won’t Have to
    Remember You as Justin Bieber
    From the 2010’s With His Haircut

    The Way Our Mother Cut Ours Basically

    With
    A Bowl

    Yet Really It
    Was Some Kind
    of Razor Haircutting Device

    i’m Sure However You Got Your Hair
    Cut it Looks Stylish on You With SMiLes

    Anyway The Way i See It Everywhere We aRe
    HeaR at Best to Lift Others Yes All Others Up

    With SMiLes

    Other than that
    You Have a Much
    More Interesting
    Personality that Dua Lipa

    Ya Almost Have to Wear
    A Crown of Thorns to be Fully Human

    Anyway i am Positive The World is a
    Better Place

    With You
    In it Always
    a Pleasure to
    Visit You HeaR it is

    With
    SMiLes Again
    Welcome Back
    Hehe to Your ‘Peyton Place’…
    As Dear Lord Better to Be in A Soap

    Opera
    Than
    An Orange
    Horror Story…

    Hmm America
    Needs More than
    Soap A Full Flush is a Must..:)

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

      Aw thank you so much! The orange horror story may need a couple of flushes lol 😂

      Reply
      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        All my Pleasure
        Humor A Best
        Free Therapy
        iNDeeD Dear Pooja☺️🙌

        Reply
  20. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Welcome back Pooja. You’ve been missed.

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

      Thank you so much, I’ve missed everyone here too.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        😍

        Reply
  21. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    Welcome back! Glad to hear you are feeling refreshed. I have not done much blogging lately either, but neither has Shakespeare. (stolen and modified from a postcard that I have, lol) The weather has been cooperating for the most part so, I did get most of my April outside to-do list done and starting my list for May.

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

      Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the weather and lol that’s true. Have a great and productive summer.

      Reply
  22. The Wandering Nomad Avatar
    The Wandering Nomad

    Hey yoh Pooj! Well, erm, I finally decided to open up on my blog about my dad’s recent stroke, and how I’m not officially stepping up as the sole provider at home. As you can imagine, living in a developed nation only makes it even more challenging.

    My last round of technical job interview still hasn’t been followed with a response, so I’m not sure if they want to proceed to the next round or not.

    Right now, I’m feeling very hungry because I’m broke, but I am also feeling really motivated because I just closed a new freelance gig (first one since I’ve made the decision to reenter the industry in 2002, and the first one since I left the industry in 2019). Well, my last freelance gig was in 2018.

    So, now, I’m just waiting with anticipation for the client to make that upfront payment, and then I can finally stop skipping my lunches.

    Reply
    1. The Wandering Nomad Avatar
      The Wandering Nomad

      now**

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

      Hey! I’m so sorry to hear about that. Actually, my dad suffered from two strokes earlier this year too so I can really relate. It’s so difficult when a parent is unwell and there’s a lot of pressure to step up too. I’m so sorry you’ve been dealing with all that and I truly hope things get better and you get more freelancing opportunities.

      Reply
      1. The Wandering Nomad Avatar
        The Wandering Nomad

        I’m truly sorry to know about your father’s recent stroke as well. Yeah, it has been quite tough. Well, counting my blessings, the first of my freelance payments are finally in. The deposit came in last night after I had gone to bed. $400. It know its not much, when you consider the challenge that I am facing now. But it is still something I am thankful for.

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

          I’m glad you got the $400 and every amount helps.

          Reply
  23. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    Welcome back Pooja. I’ve been in Paris and have been missing in action too for some time.

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

      Wow, hope you had a lovely time in Paris. Thanks so much and welcome back too.

      Reply
  24. the press music reviews Avatar
    the press music reviews

    Welcome back

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

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  25. Loku Avatar
    Loku

    This is my 100th rebirth.
    Earlier I died my 99 lives.

    I have no idea – what exactly I did and why.
    I do want to reduce my screentime. So I’ll be less active I guess.

    I have to attend two exams in June and finished another one Sunday.
    Busy time, high hopes.

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

      Yeah, having boundaries with screen time helps. Good luck with your exams, all the best.

      Reply
  26. Ananda Avatar
    Ananda

    Welcome back 🙂

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

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  27. Benjamin Nambu Avatar
    Benjamin Nambu

    Good to have you back, ♥️Pooja ♥️😊💐

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

      Thank you, happy to be back 😊❤️

      Reply
  28. Darcy Baldwin-Miller Avatar
    Darcy Baldwin-Miller

    Welcome back Pooja. 🙂

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

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  29. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    I like book reviews, so bring them on! 😀

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

      Yay, hopefully you’ll enjoy these 😃

      Reply
  30. Toke Michael Avatar
    Toke Michael

    >welcome back Girl!

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

      Thank you!

      Reply
  31. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    Glad to have you back, Pooja.

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

      Very glad to be back.

      Reply
  32. msafriyie Avatar
    msafriyie

    Welcome back Pooj!

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

      Thank you!

      Reply
  33. WellsFiction Avatar
    WellsFiction

    Welcome back friend! Short haircuts are so much easier to deal with 🙂

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

      Thank you! Oh absolutely, I love only taking a few minutes to wash and style it 🙂

      Reply
  34. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Glad you enjoyed your break!

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

      Thank you!

      Reply
  35. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    Hi! Glad you and your hair are back. Yuck on the ongoing struggles with the narcissist. It’s hard to set boundaries while being pressured not to. So good work on you. Can’t think of anything momentous from my May. I think that might be when some haiku of mine were published (could have been April), so that’s good. Actually, I’m quite pleased. Looking forward to your reviews.

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

      Thank you! Yeah, I remember reading that some of your haiku’s were published in an anthology. That may have been April though. Anyway, have a wonderful June and summer.

      Reply
  36. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    I’m glad you’re back, Pooja. I so need a break, but I don’t know the best time to take it. Furthermore, I usually take a break in the fall, but that seems a long ways off.

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

      Thank you! Maybe a couple of days off in summer will help. Even if it’s just a day or two. Breaks are so necessary.

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome! Yes, breaks help rejuvenate our creativity. I’ll get there, hopefully.

        Reply
  37. Michael Sammut Avatar
    Michael Sammut

    Welcome back, Pooja.

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

      Thank you so much. 😊

      Reply
      1. Michael Sammut Avatar
        Michael Sammut

        You’re welcome.

        Reply
  38. Christopher Hall Avatar
    Christopher Hall

    Yay! I’m so freaking glad you’re back! Obviously I always love me some long hair, but shorter hair is so much better in terms of maintenance like you said. 👍

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

      Thanks so much! I used to have hair so long it reached my butt lol but this is so much easier to maintain 😅

      Reply
      1. Christopher Hall Avatar
        Christopher Hall

        Oh my gosh! You gotta tell me more sometime about how insane that was to maintain! That’s awesome! 😅 And you’re of course very welcome! 💕

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

          Being Indian helps lol 😂 Ooh and clove + rosemary water it helps your hair grow so fast!

          Reply
          1. Christopher Hall Avatar
            Christopher Hall

            Well that has now been typed into my notes! I never expected to learn that today! Yay! 😊😁

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

              I heard it from someone online too and was pleasantly surprised by how fast my hair began to grow with it!

              Reply
  39. Narisa Wahlang Avatar
    Narisa Wahlang

    Welcome back Pooja! So glad to have you back. ✨

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

      Thank you so much!! 😊

      Reply
  40. Lauren Scott, Author Avatar
    Lauren Scott, Author

    Glad you’re back, Pooja, and I hope you continue to feel better. Your hair sounds cute too! 💕

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

      Thank you so much, happy to be back! 💕

      Reply
  41. Ib Avatar
    Ib

    Welcome backkkkkk
    Glad to have you back on my reader!
    I’ve been trying my best to write as well. Also, I’m in my final semester of Uni so I’m trying not to overwhelm myself cause school is already a lot AND I also got a content writing job as well which is something I’ve been praying for for a while cause I need a little something in my bank account to sustain me right now. I think that’s it!
    Hope you’ve been well
    And yay! On the new haircut

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

      Thank you so much! Wow, you’ve definitely got a lot going on at the moment. Wishing you the best with uni, the final semester is always the most stressful but you’ll get through it. And yay for the writing job, that’s great!

      Reply
  42. jesusluvsall Avatar
    jesusluvsall

    Good to see you post again. Haircut? Do you have a picture?

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

      Thanks so much. Will share the new haircut next week when it’s properly styled haha.

      Reply
  43. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Always good to take a pause and review our life isn’t it. Sorry you are dealing with some unpleasant situations in your life.

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

      Yes, absolutely. Those breaks are necessary. Thanks, it’s been tough but has taught me a lot too.

      Reply
  44. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    Welcome back, Pooja! Glad you took a break and hope that helps keep things on the up and up for you. I’ve been very busy with blogging, volunteer work, and cycling. We’ve hot hot, dry weather which is feeding the wildfires in the northern part of our province.

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

      Thank you! Yeah, it’s been really helpful and I feel like I’ve come back more enthusiastic. So sorry to hear about that, hopefully the weather will cool down at least a little soon.

      Reply
      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        You’re very welcome and thank you. What we’re most hoping for is rain to knock down the wildfires. Cooler temperatures are coming though, too.

        Reply
  45. Any Element Avatar
    Any Element

    Its good to have you back, looking forward to more

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

      Thank you so much, I’m really happy to be back.

      Reply
  46. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Hi P.J. Glad to read you had a refreshing break. Breaks are good for us. I finished reading your poetry collection last night. 👍🏻

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

      Thanks so much. I hope you enjoyed the collection 😊

      Reply
      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        Very much, thank you. I will submit a review soon. ⭐

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

          I so appreciate that, thank you 🙏

          Reply
          1. Michele Lee Avatar
            Michele Lee

            😊

            Reply
  47. paulliverstravels Avatar
    paulliverstravels

    My ex had a lot of issues I wasn’t prepared to deal with. I’d assumed marriage meant I could lower all my boundaries, so I was quite vulnerable to them. I spent a year in therapy after the divorce.

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

      I’m so sorry to hear that, it’s so tough when it’s someone you lived with. I’m glad you decided to do therapy after the divorce, it helps us make sense of everything and learn to set boundaries again.

      Reply
      1. paulliverstravels Avatar
        paulliverstravels

        It did, but then after therapy I was back in the dating pool again and that was a miserable experience, too. I didn’t really start to recover until I travelled and lived elsewhere, out of a cultural matrix I wasn’t suited for,

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

          Oh I see. I’m currently just not dating at all because it really has been a miserable experience for me too and I’m not able to move right now.

          Reply
  48. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    So you are telling me that
    now after hairfcut you look like justin bieber?

    wow

    WP without PooJ must be a MAYDAY MAYDAY

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

      I wouldn’t say I look like Justin Bieber but my haircut is the same as his in the 2010’s lol. Haha well I was gone a month and WP seems to be fine in my absence. Are you back to blogging?

      Reply
      1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        I never left blogging
        just weird scheduling

        I’m not engaging
        but posting
        posted 3 times last month

        Let’s try 4 this month atleast

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

          Ooh okay, gotcha. It’s great you’re still trying to post regularly.

          Reply
  49. Elsie LMC Avatar
    Elsie LMC

    Looking forward to the book reviews! ☺️

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

      Thanks, hope you’ll enjoy them! 😊

      Reply
  50. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    Happy to hear that you are doing better. Great to hear from you Pooj.

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

      Thank you so much. Hope all has been well with you too.

      Reply
  51. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    Yay 😉 Glad you are back, Queen <3 … Wondering how you can wear your crown with a mohawk (lol) !!! No good gossip but happy dancing you're posting 😀 !!!

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

      Aww thanks so much! Don’t worry I’ve had my crown readjusted to fit just right! 🤭

      Reply
  52. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    Welcome back, Pooja! 💞💞💞 We’re still here, plunking along 😉

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

      Thank you so much, glad everyone is still here haha! 💕💕

      Reply
  53. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    <3

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

      💕

      Reply
  54. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    Hey girl Heyyyyyyy!

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

      Heyyy!

      Reply
  55. Mark Edward Jabbour Avatar
    Mark Edward Jabbour

    I went to SoCal with my niece and her daughter to see my son and his girlfriend and his improv school; also visited friends. A great time and a really crazy place

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

      Oh nice, that sounds lovely.

      Reply
  56. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    It’s always good to see you, Pooja.

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

      Thank you so much and you as well.

      Reply

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