Enough Already. How many Parties Can We Have ?

I know, I know. I'm sure I heard someone say 'Enough already' and I agree. I had only just finished shovelling bodies, bottles and banners, out of the lounge after last night's 300th post party (Is that a party after a party ?) The short answer to 'How many parties can we have ?' is, as many as we like.

Again, I was in two minds, which is less than the normal seven minds, as to how to broach this particular milestone. I had a post lined up, all about Swedish 'Tall grass' but after you've written that it is tall grass that is indigenous to Sweden, there's not much more to tell, well may be a bit more.

Then I read Christine's post 'Decisions, Decisions' and the last line stuck with me.

"And we will all be here to give you the standing ovation with every milestone and success!"

Combine that with Heidi's line in one of her comments, 'When you're hot, you're hot' I didn't really have any choice, now did I ?

It is what it is and no longer shy away from these occasions. I embrace them fully, as that is part of my approach in 2020. This is year is going to be monumental for many of us, a great many of us. I now understand (a little slow on the uptake sometimes) how important these types of posts are. As we mentioned the other day, about looking inside ourselves, I just had to look at how I react when I see other members celebrating one success or another. It makes me warm and fuzzy. I can feel their joy as much as I feel anothers sorrow.

I felt it this morning when I read of Stanley's amazing achievement, by becoming an Ambassador. Feel free to join the congratulatory parade.

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/stanleycmng/blog/waw-me-amba...

I challenge anyone not to feel that small well of excitement when you get the notification that

your article has just been indexed (still waiting for three of mine to get it, been just over a week, Sigh). As much as we celebrate for ourselves we also do it so that others can be encouraged. For many of the new members that have only just started out, getting indexed is a huge deal. Seeing others post about their achievements will spur them onto do the same.

ASPIRE TO INSPIRE

Anyway, it did come as a surprise, a nice surprise. I thought about last time, when I hit number seven and what the actual number means, in numerological circles (Jules, one for you again) I did a quick search and here's one of the interpretations I found, courtesy of numerology dot com.

"While the 6 is considered the most harmonious of all single-digit numbers, it is not without its flaws and upsets. The most important influence of the 6 is its loving and caring nature. Properly nicknamed the motherhood number, it is all about sacrificing, caring, healing, protecting and teaching others. No family or community can function without the power of the 6 to keep them together and safe. She is the glue that keeps a family or community together."

Now, my stay at number six may be short in tenure but I like the above write-up. It is certainly something I would like to adhere to regardless of the number I'm at.

Just to show that it's not all butterflies and silver lined clouds for me, the following reminds me that life can help keep your feet on the ground. I'll keep it brief though, as I know you're busy.

I few weeks ago I mentioned that I'd had to do 'The walk of shame' after forgetting to scan a couple of items during the weekly shop. I took it with good grace. Well, since that happened, the amount of 'random' checks has increased. I understand that but it's been almost every time we've shopped. Thursday of last week, I once again, subjected to another check. The amount of time they have to check is normally based on the size of your shop, makes sense. I had two bags worth but the 'check' seemed to go on forever. Guess what ? Three loaves of bread but only one scanned. Yep, I'd done it again. It wouldn't surprise me if they don't ban us from using the scan system. No shame this time, I walked proudly to the naughty step and proceeded to repack everything whilst it was all accounted for.

Last one, then I'll leave you be. We've had the tail end of 'Storm Ciara' here in the UK, over the

last couple of days. Some gale force winds and a few short bouts of torrential rain, where we are. The last time we had this type of storm, a tile left the front of our roof and happily landed on one of the cars, denting the roof and smashing the windscreen. This time, one of the tiles from the rear of the roof, took flight and managed to smash one of the glass panels in the conservatory. Sticky tape and a couple of buckets will suffice for the time-being.

See, it's not all sunshine and roses, It's not the end of the world either. Stuff happens. In the process of making this post I have also learnt a thing or two about the resizing of images, JPEG and PNG file types and my PHP configuration.

I'll take that any day of the week. More so today, as today is Magical Monday. Make a wish, who knows what might happen.

Twack Romero.