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first date queen, going on dates, jogando buraco, playing card, prosecco search, The Melting Pot, women deserves flowers, women needs flowers, work and fun
“Rule #1: Life is supposed to be fun!” ― The Synthesis Effect: Your Direct Path to Personal Power and Transformation
Since returning from Brazil I have been playing catch up with work deadlines and other personal stuff. But I also have been making sure to fit fun into the picture. Here is what I have been up to:

I have played cards with friends. I had not done that in ages. It is a Brazilian game called Buraco. I think it may be similar to Canasta.

I went on a date with an accountant. He introduced me to his 35 year friend that happened to be at the bar. We sat with him. The friend and I talked non-stop. After the friend left, my date and I had a nice time, but not nice enough for a second date. I wish the friend was older 🙂 We went to Sedona Grill in Mamaroneck, NY.

Went to Trader Joe’s and treated my sister and I to beautiful flowers. Every woman deserves to get flowers every now and then.
“We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything, than when we are at play.” ―

Went to a birthday/graduation party at the Melting Pot in White Plains, NY. AWFUL!! While the food was okay, the service was terrible. It took ages to get drinks or food. It was clear that they were understaffed and undertrained. I guess it is really true that restaurants are having a hard time trying to get employees to get back to work.

Went on another date with a 60 year old hedge fun consultant. We went to Modern Restaurant. He was a nice guy, but that was it.
“And the sun and the moon sometimes argue over who will tuck me in at night. If you think I am having more fun than anyone on this planet, you are absolutely correct.” ―
awesome, keep having fun! You deserve it! ❤
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Thank you Carol Anne! That is my plan 🙂
Wishing you a blessed weekend! ♥♥
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🌞🌸😃
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As Florida is a lower paying state, some restaurants have closed because people would rather stay at home than work.
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I think that is exactly is happening here. Unemployment is paying more, and some people didn’t care for their jobs anyway. 😦
Wishing you a blessed weekend! ♥♥
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Work-life-fun balance, kudos! I am a big fan of Hafiz!!!😊💚
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He is great, isn’t it!!
blessings! ♥♥
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Thanks for sharing your life in pictures and adding your commentary. Your life is so different from mine, it’s fun to compare notes! Our experience going out to eat was so different: the wait staff was spot-on and the food was excellent. I hope you have better luck next time. I was intrigued by your card game, Buraco. My mom, sis, and I used to play Canasta a lot when I was a kid. Seeing that card hand there brought me back to my sis and her smirk as she laid down the cards and glibly announced, “Canasta!”
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Hi Jan
It is indeed interesting to see how we are different, and yet still the same in our positivity and love of life 🙂
I am curious to know how Canasta is played, and to see if it is really similar to Buraco. I am going to Google it 🙂
Wishing you a blessed week! ♥♥
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And I am going to Google Buraco so we both can learn something new!! ❤
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Thank you for sharing a part of your world!… perhaps your visit to Brazil has brought change to your world and y0u are looking at things differently… just follow your heart, you won’t go wrong…. 🙂
Until we meet again..
May the sun shine all day long
Everything go right, nothing go wrong
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true
(Irish Saying)
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Hi Larry,
Returns from Brazil always make me want to live more. Seeing my parents age, reminds me of the brevity of life.
Thank you and wishing you a blessed week! ♥♥
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Glad you are keeping the fun alive after your trip Ana Star and the dates are starting up …. no shortage that’s for sure. Such beautiful flowers💖💖❣️😎
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Hi Cindy,
I have to keep myself entertained. I am always hopeful that I will meet interesting people and perhaps a forever guy.
A blessed week to you! ♥♥
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Yes of course you did and good call.
Forever is a long time… hahhhaha but if you wait long enough that’s a great plan🤣🤗
I could rent mine out.. lol
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humm, does he know you are offering him around? You may find takers.
I hear he is a great guy 😉
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Lol…good question… 🤣
he is a great guy.
I’d want him back hahahha
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Better not chance it. I would want to keep him lol
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hahahahaahaaha maybe you’re right❣️
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Should we surmise that Trader Joe’s will get a return date? – Oscar
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Trader Joe’s always get several dates a year 🙂
Blessings to you Oscar – I hope you have been well! ♥♥
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Go after the friend. Age doesn’t matter. I love The Melting Pot!!! I’m sorry the service wasn’t great, but you’re right. Now that everything has re-opened the really good wait staff can have their pick pf place to work.
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It is tempting. I wish I remembered his information 🙂 perhaps I can try to find it
Blessings to you ♥♥
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Or, maybe he’s trying to find you! ❤
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oh, that is a nice thought…
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So what did you eat there? 😋😋😋
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My friend ordered a sampler of everything. Some of it was very good. But the slow and careless service detracted from the whole experience. I wouldn’t go back again.
Blessings! ♥♥
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That Melting Pot meal looked awful…😟 I love a glass of Prosecco, though. Glad to hear you are still dating and having fun! K x
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“Age ain’t nothing but a number” 😉 Have you heard that one? lol
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Ha, good point lol, I do feel that guys my age are too old for me 🙂
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Lovely flower arrangement. And cards are always fun. Super underrated these days!
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Thank you Benjamin! Blessings to you! ♥♥
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Welcome! 🙂
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