The Beginning At Last

Been A Minute Or Two

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Kevin
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Just wanted to drop in real quick and say I hope everyone’s doing well, and wish you all a Happy Easter if you’re celebrating it.

I’ve been focusing on other things lately and have also felt the urge to lay low for a spell.

I was looking into another job opportunity which ended up not panning out, but my energy was geared towards that for quite some time. The whole process started toward the end of February/early March, and I finally got word last week of the decision. I wasn’t overly attached to the outcome, so that’s completely fine, but it took up a lot of my time in between nonetheless.

I’ve also been fairly dry on the creative front for a long time, so truthfully, I’ve not had much to say in that regard either.

Yeah, I got nothin’.

But, all that said, I am alive and doing fine.

To those who reached out to check in, my sincerest thanks. You concern is appreciated.

On that note, please take care and enjoy your holiday if you’re celebrating.

Happy Easter, y’all. 🐰

©2025, Kevin H. Robert

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120 responses to “Been A Minute Or Two”

  1. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
    mahalakshmiarun777

    Hi Kevin, It’s been a while and am glad to see your post today. Happy Easter to you too!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend. All the best! 😊

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  2. Ajinkya Rane Avatar
    Ajinkya Rane

    Glad to hear from you! Waiting to see your next work!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend. I can’t promise when that will be, but I appreciate it!

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      1. Ajinkya Rane Avatar
        Ajinkya Rane

        When you are ready my friend!

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  3. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    Happy Easter, Kevin! 🐰 Good luck moving forward in your career. Things do have a way of working out, if we are open to change. 🤞💞

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Annemarie! It’s fine. It was more the time commitment involved that took up so much space than anything.

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  4. Michael Williams Avatar
    Michael Williams

    Happy Easter! Mike

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Mike! Enjoy the day!

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  5. Kymber @booomcha Avatar
    Kymber @booomcha

    Oh my goodness, but it’s good to hear from you. 🙂 Happy Easter!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Kymber and to you as well!

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  6. michael raven Avatar
    michael raven

    I wholly support the bunny-eared gorilla that you are. That, sir, wins Easter.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, sir. Holiday spirit and all that 😄

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  7. Ernie 'Dawg' Avatar
    Ernie ‘Dawg’

    Sorry it didn’t pan out bro. The mind will burst open with ideas when it’s time so no worries bro. Never know what will come in the future but it will come. Thanks for sharing with us and welcome home. Happy bunny hopping to VH today!!!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, brother. 🙏
      Yes, I have actually become quite comfortable with the idea of not creating, in an odd way. If it’s not resonating, no point in stressing it.
      The job thing is fine. It was more the time soak going through the process than anything that took up so much space.

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  8. Drops of Ink Avatar
    Drops of Ink

    It’s good to “see” you, Kevin. I’m sorry about the job. 🤗 Happy Easter! 🐰

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Phoebe. No worries. It’s not the end of the world by a long shot. Happy Easter to you as well! 😊

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  9. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    I’m glad you are okay. I to have been off my game for a while. Good luck!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Cheryl and the same to you!

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  10. Info-Man Avatar
    Info-Man

    Happy Easter Kevin! Take care ☺️.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend. I hope you have been well 😊

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  11. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Glad You’re alive. Sending good vibes and prayers. Happy Easter!!!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yes, I am indeed. Just laying low these days.
      Thank you, Sarah, and the same to you!

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  12. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
    Ephemeral Encounters

    Good to see you Kevin.
    Happy Easter my friend.🐣🤗🐣

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Maggie and the same to you!

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        Thank you Kevin🙏

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  13. Life is a dark ride Avatar
    Life is a dark ride

    Hi Kev. Good to hear from you! I dropped off for a bit myself. When I started thinking about coming back, I was like, “I’ll start off with a No Theme Thursday.” What the heck, where did it go? LOL. No worries, it got me exploring other corners of the Blogscape 😉 Anyway, please enjoy your time away. Creative endeavors shouldn’t be rushed or forced. Hopefully, you’ve been getting in some walks or hikes now that the weather is getting better. 😊

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yes, I dropped off the radar and set blogging activities aside for the time being. Was tied up with other things and just followed my instincts the rest of the way.
      Weather has been odd around here. Actually had snow last week 🤷‍♂️

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  14. Javi Arellano Avatar
    Javi Arellano

    Great to see you here, Kevin!! I wasn’t long in last few weeks in here but, indeed, i realised you were not about and I missed your stories☺️. Glad to hear about you and all the best for that new job and of course, and especially, all the rest around (family and life). Happy Easter!!!🐣🧆

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Javi. Great to see you as well!
      Yes, it was time to take a break for a variety of reasons. A Happy Easter to you also friend! 🐰

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  15. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    Yes I was wondering why you weren’t posting for a while but looking into other job opportunities is time consuming. It seems like Laura also stopped posting. I wish you a Happy Easter as well.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Thomas! I hope you have been well and are enjoying the holiday.
      Yes, that and some other things were taking up a fair amount of my time, and I have not really had the urge nor the bandwidth to pursue creative endeavors lately.
      Laura has been offline too, yes, but that’s her story to tell when she’s ready to.

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  16. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    Thank you so much Kevin and I am looking forward to seeing your blog posts again

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend. Hopefully I will be around a bit more in the coming weeks.

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  17. Kirsten Curcio Avatar
    Kirsten Curcio

    Happy Easter, Kevin!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Kirsten and the same to you!

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  18. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar
    LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

    Happy Easter, my friend. Take care. 🐰

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, T! I hope your day was a great one! 🐰

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      1. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar
        LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

        My pleasure.

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  19. joannerambling Avatar
    joannerambling

    Glad to read you are doing ok

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Joanne. Yes, I am hanging in there. 😊

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  20. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Hey Kevin, So good to hear from you 😊🙏
    That Gorilla with Bunny ears photo is epic, totally made my day. 🦍🐰✨
    Sometimes laying low is exactly what we need, and I’m glad you’re giving yourself that space.
    Job stuff can be draining, but your perspective on it is solid. Trusting God’s timing with you! 🙌
    Happy and Blessed Easter, Brother… ✝️🕊️🐣

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Willie. Great to see you as well.
      Yes, it was time consuming, but ultimately I am fine with the outcome. More their loss than mine, in my opinion lol
      Thank you, and a Happy Easter to you and yours also! 🐰

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Sorry for the late reply… So glad to hear that, and I totally agree, definitely their loss 😊… Hope you had a Blessed and beautiful Easter… He Has Risen… 🐣

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, Willie, and I hope you and yours did as well! 🙏

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  21. doomfan1 Avatar
    doomfan1

    Happy Easter, Kevin! Glad to hear you’re doing well.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend and Happy Easter to you as well!

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  22. destiny Avatar
    destiny

    they say …if not this, then only because it’s not the best …(bearing in mind the track record of “they say” 🙄lol…😋)

    good to see you here, Chief … and enjoy your break … take care…🤍🙏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Oh, yes. The notorious “they”. “They” often have a lot (too much?) to say lol

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      1. destiny Avatar
        destiny

        we listen…and sometimes don’t hear 🤭😂

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Sometimes there’s not much worth hearing either

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      3. destiny Avatar
        destiny

        most true 🥴

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  23. myallaboutyou Avatar
    myallaboutyou

    Happy Easter

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much! Hope your day was great too!

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      1. myallaboutyou Avatar
        myallaboutyou

        It was. Thank you

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  24. John Neff Avatar
    John Neff

    Happy Easter, Kevin! 😎

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, John! I hope you had a great one too!

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      1. John Neff Avatar
        John Neff

        You’re welcome, Kevin — I truly did, and I hope yours was great as well! 😎

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Can’t complain, friend! Thank you! 😎

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  25. Fedora Pancakes Avatar
    Fedora Pancakes

    Good to see you again! I hope you had a wonderful holiday.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, my friend and likewise! 😊

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  26. Robin Ward Avatar
    Robin Ward

    Love those bunny ears! Thanks for the smiles, as always, Kevin:))

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Robin! I hope you had a good Easter!

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  27. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Take care, my friend.
    Namaste.
    🙏🙏🙏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Professor. Great to see you. I hope you’ve been well 🙏🙏

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  28. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    You are welcome, Kevin.
    I am doing great.😄😄

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  29. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    So glad to hear that you’re doing fine, all things considered 😉 I wish you a (very late) happy Easter 🐰 Stay strong and safe 🌞

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Chris and the same to you! I hope it was a good day. 😊
      Yes, I am hanging in there. Laying low, but doing alright.

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  30. RasmaSandra Avatar
    RasmaSandra

    I hope you had a Happy Easter and you soon return with all your creativity! Have a great new week!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Sandra. I hope you had a Happy Easter as well, and a great week to you too! 😊

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  31. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    Hey Kevin, and a Happy Easter to you too – you’ve been missed. Don’t fret about not posting, you know we are all here when you return!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Hi Sharon. Thanks much. Hope you had a nice holiday. 😊
      Lately I am more of a “reader” than anything else. I set the creative endeavors aside for now, and truthfully, I’ve been pretty happy with that decision as far as it’s taken me.

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      1. Sharon Avatar
        Sharon

        If if feels good, keep doing it!

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Or not doing in this case, I suppose lol

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  32. Isobel Avatar
    Isobel

    So nice to see a post from you! Hoppy Easter, Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Isobel. 😊
      I hope you have been well!

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  33. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Brither, hope fortune is with you and fate smiles on you. You’re a good guy and are overdue for an awesome strike of good fortune 😎 Plus you like EVH… bonus points, lol

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, my friend. It’s okay, really. At the end of the day, I wasn’t overly attached to the whole thing anyhow.
      Hope you’ve been well, brother!

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  34. Sia Avatar
    Sia

    Sometimes life just needs a quiet reset.
    Take care, and sending good vibes your way,Kevin…You’ve got this🤗🌻

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Sia. Hope you are doing well 😊

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  35. daisy Avatar
    daisy

    Happy Tuesday, Kevin!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Hi Daisy, I hope you’re having a nice week so far!

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  36. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    I’m so happy to “see” your “ears” (Hahaha) … Hope your Easter was nice 😇 and that inspiration flows back to you !!! The real world can’t hold a candle to the ones you create for us, Kevin 😀 ~ ❤

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Siri. Easter was quiet. I hope you’re doing well 😊

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  37. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    I’m sorry about the job opportunity not panning out for you, Kevin. May the best job be waiting for you at the perfect time. Love the bunny gorilla. Love to you.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Mary. It’s not an outcome I was totally attached to, so I was able to set it aside fairly quickly. I hope you have been well. 😊

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  38. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    The right one will come… I’ll be rooting for you! Easter was awesome and LOVE your bunny ears, Kevin! 💗

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Cindy. Glad you had a nice holiday and hope your week has been good thus far. 😊

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  39. Lalita Avatar
    Lalita

    Happy Easter and best wishes for the coming days,

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Lalita. I hope you are having a great week as well!

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  40. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    I admire your positivity regarding the result, Kevin. Stay wonderful! Belated Happy Easter!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Hazel and I hope you and yours are doing well! 😊

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  41. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    I’m a little late, but I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well, Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Edward. I hope you and yours had a great holiday 🙏

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      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar
        Edward Ortiz

        You’re very welcome. It was great and peaceful.

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  42. Mostafa Avatar
    Mostafa

    I’m so late but I still wish a happy day dear friends.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend 🙏

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  43. destiny Avatar
    destiny

    wishing you a great weekend, Chief … take care… 🙏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Lady Destiny. I hope your week is off to a great start 🙏

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        destiny

        🙏🤍

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  44. jessicaisachristian Avatar
    jessicaisachristian

    Thank you for liking my post. How are you doing? What did you do, today? I am great. I had to move a friend, today. It took six hours to move her. My parents helped. Her two friends helped. She had two more that helped her move. I have to help her unpack, tomorrow. See ya.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Good day, and thank you. I have not been doing much. Just laying low these days.
      Take care and have a nice week 😊

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      1. jessicaisachristian Avatar
        jessicaisachristian

        Thank you for replying back to me. I got a lot of subscribers. I subscribe to them then then subscribe to me. What would you like to talk about? Are you busy today? I have been busy with appointments, today. Talk to you later.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Oh, much the same here. I have lots of appointments and such to deal with before work. Hope you are doing well! Have a nice day 😊

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      3. jessicaisachristian Avatar
        jessicaisachristian

        What do you do during the week? How are you feeling? I am doing pretty well, today. If you look at my posts then you will know what my schedule is like. Have a good day. Talk to you later. I am going to be busy. Have fun.

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Oh, not much. Mostly work during the week. I work long hours so it doesn’t leave time for much else.
        I’m feeling ok, thanks. Hope you are having a great day as well, even if it’s busy.

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  45. Thoughtful Scribbles Avatar
    Thoughtful Scribbles

    All the best with your endeavors, my friend.
    I hope you are doing well.

    Wishing you a fantastic week ahead.
    Take care and be well.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend. I am doing quite well, thank you. I hope the same for you also.
      I hope you have a great week too!

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      1. Thoughtful Scribbles Avatar
        Thoughtful Scribbles

        You’re most welcome, my friend.
        It’s great to hear from you, and I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well.

        Thank you.

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  46. thechristiantechnerd Avatar
    thechristiantechnerd

    I absolutely LOVE your writing style ❤️ I want to read the blog post you enjoyed writing the most! Which one is it? Thank you so much!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Oh, thank you very much. That’s extremely kind of you to say 😊
      Favorite one? Hmmm…I’ll have to think on that a bit, honestly. There’s been a lot of posts, but I never really thought about it much 😄

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      1. thechristiantechnerd Avatar
        thechristiantechnerd

        I’ll be waiting! God bless

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I’ll try to be as prompt as possible! 😄
        🙏🙏

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      3. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Actually, I think this one came out fairly well 😊
        It’s also one I refer back to as a reminder from time to time. Hope you enjoy it!

        The Perils of External Validation

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    myrelar

    👍

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  48. In the Flesh – Black Moon Lilith 🌙 Avatar
    In the Flesh – Black Moon Lilith 🌙

    […] A meeting with a very special soul. […]

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      Kevin

      💓💓💓

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  49. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    You will get something that is worthy of you ❤️ you deserve the best 😘 😘

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      💓💓💓😘
      Thank you, luv. As do you 😊

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    The Life & Times Of G. Damn Rilla – The Beginning At Last

    […] I had applied for an in-house position on a different shift within my current company back in February, which I did not get. That was all well and good at the time. I was slightly disappointed, but not terribly so. I did want different hours, because my current rotation, frankly, sucks. 😄 […]

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