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I've just added ten new entries to "Invalid Item *Shock2*

On a whim, I decided to take on the "Barrel of Monkeys challenge... You know, cos that’s what you do when you've not written for fun in about 5 years *Laugh*

Sooo... if you wanna read about my journey with Sarah McLachlan, the Flailing Mermaid has it *Up* (the first post is last)
I forgot about this!
*twirls* The Flailing Mermaid is back 🌈🧜‍♀️ 🌈🧜‍♀️

I've been through my port and cleared out a ton of stuff. I may not have done much creative writing but my graphics have 100% definitely improved (luckily)... wowzers! They were so funny *Laugh*

I sure did have some creative activities though! It was tough but I cleared them all out... lots more room for writing. Hopefully ... maybe ... we'll see *Laugh*
Glad to see you back Fran...
Welcome back!
I'm so glad you're back *Bigsmile* *MermaidTail* *Heartp*
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Okay... quick question: If I delete an item, I get to keep the Awardicon, right? (I'm not necessarily going to do this; I'm just weighing my options.)

Also, if anyone can go back and ask past me WHY I tore apart my (amazing IMO) swimming-themed port and replaced it with some kind of booooring purple theme, that would be awesome. I clearly wasn't thinking straight *Headbang*

*Headbang* *Left* aww, I missed this dude.
Fran 🌈🧜‍♀️ Author Icon - Now, we know what the real question is. *Laugh*
See FAQs on AwardIcons from Writing.Com 101
The StoryMaster Author Icon - thank you & apologies - I should’ve just looked there (well, if I'd remembered it existed *Smile*)
Helloooo

It's been a long time, so I'm not 100% sure if anyone I know will see this. No worries, though; I'll say this anyway.

I have been going through a ton of paperwork stuffed in my office cupboards. In amongst all the rubbish in there, I found a box of beautiful things I got as a result of WDC—lovely letters, cards, merit badges, and gifts. Looking through it all made me smile and feel grateful that WDC exists, even if I don’t come here much.

It also gave me a strong urge to renew my membership and return... We'll see.


Anyway, I may not remember how to add emojis or fancy colours, but I do remember it has recently been WDC's 24th(?) anniversary. Congratulations The StoryMaster Author Icon & The StoryMistress Author Icon ... you guys are very special in lots of different ways! Much love xx
Hey Fran, good to see you posting on the newsfeed. I've through of you and wondered when you would be active again.
Jeff  Author Icon
It's been a while, for sure. So good to see you around the site again! *Delight*
Wonderful!! Hi! *Smile*
I just wanted to say hello properly. It's been a while, huh?! So long that many of you don't actually know me *Shock* Imagine!

A few weeks ago Fivesixer Author Icon sent me a picture on twitter of an indecent (I can't remember the rating my posts are so I'll stick with that) drinking straw... because I use straws to drink and he "saw it and thought of me". I mean, what that says about me, I'm not sure *Laugh*

I know Norb is off doing his Author thang. But he made me miss you guys.

I was also tidying up my office and found a ton of letters from you guys *HeartB* I missed you more.

I turned up yesterday like a bad penny because my premium membership expired. I realised I had a ton of GPs so I was able to get a year of upgraded membership. Better than nothing.
Although, this does mean I'll have to clear out my port *Shock2* Harsh times. And that my mermaid has gone... ohh I'll miss her! *Mermaid* *Left* still no mermaid emoji yet I see! *Cry* I was hoping so hard, too!

Anyway, my point is I miss you guys. I think of you often and keep up with a few of you on facebook. I write a lot these days but nothing fun. I let the fun writing ball drop a long time ago and I miss it. I don't even know when the last time I wrote a poem was *Cry*

I'm not going to say "I'm baaaack" - I'm not, not really. But I'm kinda around... clearing out my locker *Laugh*

Much love to all *Heart*
         Welcome back! Your story is similar to mine, as my premium membership expired yesterday, too. I'm still deciding whether to drop to Upgraded or get Premium again. Either way, I've started purging old newsletters and images, plus created a book in which to put my poetry items in, so that really helps. You can do that with images, too, (thank you for the suggestions, 🌝 HuntersMoon Author Icon and Hannah ♫♥♫ Author Icon)! I'm actually locked out of my port for now, but that will change once I decide what membership I want and get it paid for. Have fun cleaning out your locker and I'll be seeing you around! Well, I am going camping for 2 weeks, and service is minimal where we go, lol, so after Monday I'll be gone till I get back mid-September. I've missed this place dearly. It started out when I got this new laptop, so different than my desktop, and I just sort of faded away here for months. I'm much better at it now and feel comfortable with it, so I'm hoping I'll get more involved again. Anyway, just wanted to say hello and welcome back! *Hug*
Hi Fran! *Cool*
Miss you, Franny!
Aww WDC is an adult! (in the UK at least)

Happy birthday The StoryMaster Author Icon and The StoryMistress Author Icon

Keep up the amazing work *Heart*


(ooo I remembered how to do it)
Haven’t seen you in a while.... welcome back!
Elle  Author Icon
I've missed you, Fran!
I've missed you too Elle Author Icon

Dragon is hiding Author Icon - I think "back" may be a strong word *Laugh* I'm just lurking

I hope you're both well *Heart*
Thanks to Dee's super lovely gift earlier in the week, Elle's motivating cNote and early (but late *Laugh*) birthday card, and Alexi & Hanna ~ Be Kind 💕 also agreeing to cheer me on, I have actually got my head down...

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Huh! Writing is easier than I've been thinking it was for the past year or so...

Long way to go, but I'm proud of myself so far *BigSmile*

Dee  Author Icon
Way to go, Fran 🌈🧜‍♀️ Author Icon! Good to see you on track!
Thank you *Confettib*
Go Fran Go, you are on the win lane. Fran 🌈🧜‍♀️ Author Icon
"Merit Badge Projects is no longer mine! I feel a bit weird about it *Laugh* but I know Andy~hating university Author Icon will do an awesome job - he's far more on the ball than I am! *BigSmile*

I'm also kinda excited because I finally get to take part! Wooop *Rolling*
Go Andy~hating university Author Icon!
Ye! Fran, you can take part now. *Thumbsupr**Laugh*
Andy~hating university Author Icon -- it's still on Private, though, after the transfer I guess.
It will stay private until I get home tonight and get the first set of challenges posted.

Fran 🌈🧜‍♀️ Author Icon I expect you to take part every single month and earn lots of MBP badges!
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I have a favour to ask. If you don't all hate me for going away seemingly never to return again...

I finally have a plan for a book... well 3 books, but one step at a time huh! I know exactly (pretty much) what I wanna write, why, how... etc etc etc. It's a pretty straight forward write.

I just need to write it! I reckon I'm looking at 40000 words or there abouts. If I put my head down, I could be done by the end of June. But that's where you come in.

I'm looking for 1,2 or even 3 people to hold me accountable. Please? If you know me, you'll know I wont cry if you swear at me - in fact it might help. But expect me to swear back.

It's not a novel, more of a self-help, get your bottom moving (check out the irony right there!) kinda book...

I'll give you all the MBs you want (as far as my GPs will allow).
Elle  Author Icon
I'm totally happy to tell you to get your A into G and other more inspiring things that don't fit in the ASR rating of your note. *Smirk*
Hahaha Elle!!! *Laugh* I was going to sensor myself but couldn't remember the rating of my notes so thought *ahem* "flower it"! *Laugh*

*editing*
Elle  Author Icon
I miss you. I sent you a letter yesterday. Should arrive in, oh, about four weeks or so...
Public apologies go to Andy~hating university Author Icon and ~Minja~ Author Icon... oh god I hope that's who it was *Rolling* ... who were due to take over some of my activities.

What happened?

Basically, my premium membership ended cos I didn't work enough last month to pay for it so my items are locked.

BUT

I'm hoping to upgrade today or tomorrow. So, I should be able to get stuff to you by the start of June... if you two still want them *Heart*

Then my two favourite activities will be baaaaaaaack *BigSmile*
Oh I'm so sorry 🐕GeminiGem🎁 I thought I'd replied to your email? This is evidence of why I'm giving up my activities *Facepalm*

Andy did get in there super quick, though.

*feels really bad*
Hey Fran. I'm still here if you want to hand over Monthly Reading challenge. Let me know *Bigsmile*.
Yes yes yes !! I will come and do it tomorrow
Hello!!!

How are you all?

This should probably be a blog post but *meh* Maybe it will be...

I've been trying to work out what I'm doing with my life. I guess I'm kinda lucky that I'm in a position to be able to pick & choose what I want to do and, importantly, what I don't want to do. I have a few things on my "to-do" list that I have absolutely no intention of keeping there. I just need to find the courage to cross them off.
I've had a gazillion signs that tell me I should be writing! When I say a gazillion, I mean it! There have been so many signs that it has become impossible to ignore. Those who know me will know that I have been talking about writing my autobiographical stuff for years! Well....I think it's time.

I'm excited.

But I have literally just had an epiphany (and this will be a blog post). I want to get back to writing and WDC (for many reasons including that I love you all) but have been trying to work out why I stopped coming here. I have worked it out.

I will be coming back. I know I've said this before. The difference is, this time I will NOT be promising to sort out all my activities! As cool as they are, I just cannot take them on. My handbag is too full to dance.

I will *try* and figure out who I owe MBs to but other than that (*deep breath*) I won't be restarting any of my activities.

SO, if anyone wants any of the following, let me know & we'll chat... otherwise they're closing for good:

FORUM
CLOSED!The Monthly Reading Challenge  (13+)
Read and review a certain number of books within two months period and receive the prizes.
#1945699 by ~Minja~ Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Merit Badge Projects  (13+)
What if you got a chance to work towards gaining a Merit Badge that you might not have?

FORUM
CLOSED!The Monthly Reading Challenge  (13+)
Read and review a certain number of books within two months period and receive the prizes.
#1945699 by ~Minja~ Author IconMail Icon

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#2045688 by Not Available.


I'm not sure about "Invalid Item - I might do that again ONE day!
Fran, I would be interested in the Merit Badge Project. I would hate to see that one fade away.
Elle  Author Icon
Sometimes it's a necessary evil. That's why I shut down "WDC Addicts Anonymous - it was taking too much of my time. Same reason Andrew passed the Quills to me too, I suppose.

I'd love to take over "CLOSED!The Monthly Reading Challenge but I honestly don't think I have time to devote to it. I stopped participating when you left, but I'd definitely be keen to see it resurrected. Hope you find someone to take it on.
I'd like to have the Monthly Reading Challenge *Bigsmile*
Oh oh oh. My premium membership ran out at 12pm WDC time. I wasn't sure if I was going to get it again because I'm a bit poor. But then I noticed the time and panicked!! Haha

I only got 3 months for now and I was a few minutes late. But I'm hoping the amazing The StoryMaster Author Icon will forgive my lateness 😃
Yeah, I feel your pain.
Nice to see your (virtual) face Fran *Bigsmile* *Heart*
Elle  Author Icon
Have missed your unique voice around here, Fran. I can't help but think you'd love "JAFBG. *Smirk*
Hi all, This might be a little strange. No, it is a little strange! *Laugh*
Most people who do the following kind of thing, hound people until they give in or block them... That's not my bag! So, this is a one time post, never to be seen again! *BigSmile*

I've just started selling Body Shop products to raise money for good causes while making people feel good. Literally, I earn no money for doing this at the moment... £0 and 0p.

I'm currently offering up to 40% off most products AND this month 20% of all sales will go towards raising funds for a guy in desperate need of a new wheelchair.

This is your perfect opportunity to do some Christmas shopping or to treat yourself! Simply send me a message for more info & a catalogue.

Unfortunately, I can only deliver to the UK *CountryUK* I know this rules most of you out... But as it's a charity thing and there are quite a few brits, I figured I'd give you a shout.

No more, I promise! *Heart*
It's okay. It doesn't make sense if the delivery cost more than the product, eh? Besides, I can get Body Shop here too so that's okay.
So, what are the best things to buy?
Apparently the US site is having a major sale so I just bought two soap bars for Mom and a body butter for myself. *Bigsmile* Didn't end up doing the loyalty club, though- cost a bit too much and couldn't justify spending the extra money especially since I barely go there!
Happy birthday to the lovely Shaye Author Icon aaaaand everyone else who's birthday I've missed over the past few months *hangs head in shame*

Have a lovely day Lorraine *Heart*
Thank you! *Bigsmile*
This was going to be a note about the election. But I'm just not sure what to say.

Oh oh I know …

Congratulations to those of you who got what you voted for. For those of you who are extremely pissed off, it could be worse. You could be British … literally no one voted for our leader!!

*Laugh*

*wanders off, satisfied that she hasn't upset anyone by spouting off about her own opinions*
You are awesome Fran! Well said. I think I'll just.... say... nothing, but I'm so sorry.
From reading the newsfeed, it seems like the Brits and the Aussies and the Canadians are more upset about Trump winning than the Americans are! *Laugh*

Did you know that every president who has been so called elected has been of specific blue blood royal? I've checked several sources and done extensive research and have found this information in many different places. also did you know that there is a strategy in place that goes like this. To manipulate and control create a major event such as a terrorest attack or war, or even something like mass murder. Then bring to the peoples attention via the news media who did it, how, and why. After that propose a solution which will protect everyone by tightening the noose around everyones freedom in the name of security. This way what normally would result in the populous rearing up in major protest, they would because of the fear and need for safety agree to loss of more freedom. After that it's easier to chop away in smallbits more and more freedoms. It's like this I create a major problem here on WDC by causing a virus. The I start explaining who did it, why, and other stuff. After that because everyone is afraid of their computers becoming infected rules are created that take away members freedom to write what is important to them. This is because no one considers that perhaps what the truth is hasn't been revealed and fear drives everyone to accept what normally would raise a major out cry. After these rights are removed and time passes they are eventually accepted as the norm. The all I need to do is continue to cause more problems bring forth a story which seem credible, then weave solutions I want in place that will solve the problem, and after wait for this step to become the norm. As I do this over and over distracting everyone from other seemingly minor activities I can create what I want the way I want then have so many control in place that eventually are the accepted norm that this entire community is no where like it was when it was started. For me this kind of manipulation and control is extremely scary and totally terrifying. I hope people soon realize that our freedoms are slowly being stripped away from us in the name of safety vis acts of terrorism, war, and other things. We should wake up and smell the dung which is so perverted and out of control because we the people are not seeing what's going on under neath the blatant activities that are distracting us from the true dangers.
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