I'm Very Much In Like


Well, I'm certainly in like with 'him'... our cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing.  He thought I was pretty special... so far he's very sweet.  I don't like dating sites but at the moment I'm glad I didn't delete my profile... I would have missed out on meeting a really nice man.  Since he doesn't live close by we are going to date long distance for now.  Both of us are opened to new possibilities but taking it slow.  We are meeting up today before he heads back home, he's going to come back down over the weekend too.

He thanked me for being me... awe it seems 'he' knows my worth... he told me I had him at 'hello'... haha, cheesy I know but SO cute.  I really like that he can carry on a conversation with me, that's saying a lot... I can talk quite a bit... ah okay a lot.... he held his own with me.  It's nice to have something to look forward to.... I haven't had that for such a long time, it feels good.  2013 took important things from me but 2014 looks like I am getting some of them back ... with whipped cream on top.
I will always think of 2013 as the year of loss... the only good loss was the weight loss ... then another loss I am handling ... but the other loss will always be sad... I believe everything comes full circle and one day I will have answers to my questions of why...?  For today I am opening my heart... as scary as that is... I was pretty sure I didn't want to do that again when my heart was broken more than it has ever been broken in my life.  I probably will never be able to be that open again... it hurts much more than any words I have.

Today is a new day though... it is time to embrace that change I said I was going to do this year.  It didn't mean that I wouldn't be afraid, nervous or scared, it meant I would dive in and embrace it.  It will be the only way I can move forward... Like I have said many times, I love my mom but I do not want to be like her when it comes to relationships.  I am going to allow myself to be open to each new opportunity that arises, I will not let the fear hold me back any longer...
Here's to 2014 clearing the ghosts of 2013... may I look back one day and find that maybe 2013 was the year I needed to get through to the next chapter of my life... maybe 'he' is the next chapter, time will tell.

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  1. Aw, I'm so glad to hear you had a nice time and that he treated you well. :-)

    Happy New Year, Launna!

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    1. Thank you Daisy... 'he' seems really sweet... Happy New Year to you too <3

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  2. Yay!!! You've got me grinning ear to ear for you. Way to get out there and take chances. Let this "chapter 13" come to a close and here's hoping your 2014 proves not only epic, but magical.

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    1. Awe thank you Crystal, I am truly hoping this chapter is much better than the last one... Happy New Year !!

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  3. awww that's so cute >.< happy new year Launna ;D

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  4. Aww I became very happy for you when I read this, he sounds awesome! Happy New Year, remember that you deserve very best in your life! :)

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    1. Thank you SO much Susanna, I will remember I deserve the best... I hope for the happiest New Year for you <3

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  5. ¡¡Feliz 2014¡¡.
    Ojalá este año nos traiga mucha felicidad.
    Que las ventanas que se han cerrado nos abran grandes puertas. Bss.
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    1. Gracias Carmen ... Espero que tengan un increíble Año Nuevo ... Sí ... a veces puertas o ventanas abiertas cuando uno de ellos está cerrado ... :)

      Thank you Carmen... I hope you have an amazing New Year... Yes... sometimes doors or windows open when one of them is closed... :)

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  6. So happy to hear you are ready to movr forward in life. I hope this man will be a great addition to your life. You will find happiness if you allow yourself to take a few chances. Just sat open to life!

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    1. Thank you Betty... it is not always easy to take a chance and stay open to life once you have been hurt so deeply... but I am trying...

      Happy New Year Betty... have an amazing year <3

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  7. So glad you are having fun and being appreciated. You deserve it. I like what you said about not letting your fears hold you back. Remember courageous people are not without fear, they just don't let the fear stop them. Have a great 2014 Launna.

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    1. Thank you Cindy, I hope you have a great New Year...

      Yes, fear can stop us if we let it... I am trying to get past it...

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    1. Thank you Jamie, I hope you have a wonderful New Year :)

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  9. Ahw, so nice!! :)

    Happy new year dear <3

    xoxo
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  10. This is soooo nice. I agree with you, Taking slow is a good thing. I wish you happiness in every step of your life.
    Happy New Year:)

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    1. Thank you Munir... I hope 2014 is amazing for you :)

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  11. I'm so happy for you dear Launna, you really deserve it! <3

    Have an amazing new year 2014!

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    1. Thank you Pat... I hope the New Year is wonderful for you too <3

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  12. great !! :)
    thanks for follow me, follow you back now :)
    wanna follow each other also on facebook, twitter and pinterest?
    let me know :)
    xx
    veronica

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    1. Thank you Veronica, sure... I will follow you :) Happy New Year :)

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    2. follow you back also on fb,, twitter and pinterest :)
      xx
      veronica

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  13. Aww Launna I am SO happy for you!! :) I was waiting to hear how it went and I'm really glad you blogged about it and shared it with us. You sound like an amazing woman and you deserve an amazing man. I really hope things go well between you two, you seem great together from what you've written on here. I hope you have many more perfect dates with him in the coming year. :)


    xo, Sarah
    Hustla, baby.

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    1. Thank you Sarah... you are so very sweet to me... I hope you have an amazing New Year :)

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    1. Thank you Hanis... I hope you have a lovely New Year ☆★☆

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  15. I am so happy for you that your date went well! I can't wait to find out what's going to happen now... :-)

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    1. Thank you Kissandmakeup... I hope it continues to go well... Have a lovely New Year♡

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  16. That's amazing!!! :) Btw I love this last quote <3

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    1. Thank you Anita... the last quote is my own ♡♥♡

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  17. I am really happy to hear that you've met someone, that is so wonderful. Wishing you all the best for this year.

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    1. Thank you Imogen... I wish for you a wonderful year ♡

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  18. It's a pleasure to read it!!!! I'm so happy for you, you really deserve it!!!
    I hope all will go well with him.... I'm sure, you are an amazing woman!!!!
    Kisses my dear!!!

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    1. Thank you Paola... you are so sweet♡

      I'm taking it slow... we'll see... he does seem nice... ♥

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  19. I'm so happy for you!!!! Lots of luck with him, you deserve a wonderful year!!!

    xoxo

    Style and Paper
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    1. Thank you Style by Paper, so very nice of you to say :)

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  20. Thank you Liezel... I will visit and follow you ♡

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  21. Lovely post dear and I follow you back now :)

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  22. so sweet launna...HPY to you honey
    new post http://shafaq.thegirlzgallery.com/2014/01/worst-products-of-2013.html

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    1. Thank you Shafaq.. Happy New Year... have a great one ♡

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    1. Thank you Tr3nDyGiRL... I hope your New Year is fabulous ♡

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  24. Happy New Year, hope you had a wonderful time. I'm happy for your new relationship.
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  25. Happy new year!! my best wishes for you

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    A chic kiss ;)

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  26. I am very happy for you! Happy New Year!! <3

    Diana
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    New Blog Post: Ways to Add More Joy to Your Days in 2014

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    1. Thank you Diana, have a lovely New Year <3

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    2. Thank you sweetie! I love the new layout on your blog! :)

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    3. Thank you Diana... another blogger. did my new layout.. I'll be blogging about it.. I think she did an awesome job too ♡

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  27. Happy New Year!! <3

    XxX
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  28. beautiful post
    happy 2014
    =)
    new post: http://tupersonalshopperviajero.blogspot.com.es/2014/01/10-best-outfits-for-2013.html

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    1. Thank you Pilar, have a lovely and happy New Year :)

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  29. Thank you Nequéren, that is very sweet of you to say :)

    Obrigado Nequéren, que é muito gentil da sua parte dizer :)

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  30. I am so happy for you!!!! I love watching all of these good things unfolding in your life and I hope this new man will be another exciting addition!

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    1. Thank you Marcia, 'he' is sweet and it would be great if it came to anything but even if it doesn't I am enjoying being attracted to someone :)

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  31. Lovely !! Have a good one !

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  32. so sweet! <3
    Thank you for your nice comment on my blog!
    maybe we can follow each other? let me know! http://locastrica.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you Sparkle, I am following you on GFC now :)

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  33. Thanks so much for your nice words in my blog!!Happy New Year 2014!!

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    1. Thank you Dezazu, you are welcome :)

      Happy New Year to you too :)

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    1. Thank you Novarinna... Have a lovely New Year ♡

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  35. LWP -- like with potential! A line from the old 80s show Miami Vice! Enjoy the journey!

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    1. Awe cute... thank you Kc... I like that LWP ♡

      Have a lovely New Year ♥

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  36. have a nice day darling
    I posted a new look, I'd love to know your opinion
    would you like to pass from my blog?
    tr3ndygirl.com
    kiss

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    1. Thank you Tr3nDyGiRL, I will be by to visit within the day, I am catching up with everyone... :) Have a lovely day

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  37. so sweet, i agree with rick you deserve the best!:)
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    1. Thank you so much Sandra, we all deserve the best... :)

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  38. Have a fab We Launna!!!!!
    See you soon... xoxo!

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    1. Thank you Paola, I hope you have a fabulous week too xox

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  39. It sounds a great date, I'm very happy for you :)

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    1. Thank you Enara, I hope you have a lovely New Year :)

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    2. I'm reading you again, you help me in some way, you are positive. Have a New Year!!

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    3. Thank you so much Enara... have a lovely day :-)

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  40. Awe, thank you for taking the time to read my blog Alissa :)

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  41. I hope you do open your heart up that big again. The other person will deserve that, and you will too. :)

    I'm glad you have a friend right now who makes you feel happy. :)

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    1. Thank you Rosey... I am not sure I could ever open my heart that much again... I am trying.... :-/

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  42. have a blessed and happy and LOVEly 2014 :) you deserve it!

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    1. Thank you Vett... I hope you have bless New Year too... Good luck with all those lovely goals of yours :)

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  43. Launna! Hello happy 2014 to you, sounds like someone here is having a romance story :). I'm happy for you Launna, go forth it and enjoy this lovely moment. You know what you want and what you doing :)....I'm a romance lover one too. Thank you so much for your kind words on mine:).. You're also wonderful lady!

    http://www.attraction3fashion.com

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    1. Thank you Tanya... it's just a little like story for now... it's fun:-)... you are a sweetheart Tanya, have a wonderful weekend ♡

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  44. Happy new year dear
    This article very nice

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  45. I'm so happy for you, there's no feeling like it. The only time I dated online we talked 5 months per web and 4 by phone even before we met in person, be really careful, he could be anyone...
    Have a wonderful sunday, you have a lovely blog!

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    1. Thank you Planetaestrela, I will be careful, so far he seems very sweet, I am just taking it slow :)

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  46. awww.. after the rain comes the rainbow =)

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  47. Looks like romance is in the air Launna. Take it nice and slow at your own pace and enjoy your life. Crikey knows you've struggled with certain issues in the past, so relax a little now. All the best, mate.

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    1. Thank you Rum-Punch... I am taking it slow, maybe too slow but that is okay... All the best to you too :)

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  48. Yay! I've only just read the title to the post. Now let me go back and read the post!

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  49. Yay, congrats and best of luck for the new year! You deserve it :)

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    1. Thank you Jaimie... you deserve the best too ♡

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  50. This is so great! I am so happy for you!!! Hope 2014 will be a blasting year for you too!

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    1. Thank you Anshul, I hope 2014 will be amazing for you too :)

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    1. Thank you Shopping Style... Happy New Year to you too ♡♥♡

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    1. Thank you Zoya .... Have a lovely New Year.... ♡

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  53. I wish you the best for 2014 :D

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    1. Thank you Sofie, I wish the best for you in 2014 too :)

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  54. Love the Post ,it sound so good and positive :) ,i´m glad that you meet someone nice and careful ... you are a great Woman!!!

    Happy new Year! big Hugs

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    1. Thank you LoveT... it's okay for me if this doesn't work out immediately, I am just enjoying liking someone... it's nice :)

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  55. oh yes ,i forget to say, i love the "secret of change" Quote :)

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    1. I love that quote too LoveT... it means a lot to me...

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  56. How sweet! It is nice that you feel this way about someone again. It is a good feeling when someone knows your worth. :) I hope this year brings love and happiness for you!
    xx Easy Outfits, by Pip

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    1. Thank you so much Pip... it is a nice feeling to like someone, I am just enjoying it... have a great day :)

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  57. Great words! I love the new image of the blog!!

    Kisses and Happy New Year!

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    1. Thank you Fashion Lover... have a wonderful New Year! ♡

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  58. A lot of kisses from Italy darling!!!!!
    Have a great day!!!

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    1. Thank you SO much Paola... have an amazing day ;-) ♡♥♡ xox

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  59. Launna.. Im glad for you sweeatheart. May this year brings so much happiness for you. lots of huggs
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    1. Thank you so much Fia... have a wonderful year ;-)

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  60. Loads of kisses and hugs my love, how are you? <3
    Xxx

    Carolina

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    1. Awe thank you my sweet Carolina... I'm doing okay... I hope you have an awesome week... ♡♥♡... xox

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  61. My sweet Launna, this story is so special, I feel so excited and I think I understand you, your emotions and your expectations. You deserve so much happiness and I'm sure that now comes.
    Thank you for sharing you emotion, You're so special.
    kisses
    <3 <3 <3
    The Indian Savage diary

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    1. Awe... thank you Maggie... I really appreciate the sweet words ;-) ♡ xox

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  62. I am so happy for you dear Launna =) I'll be praying for your long time happiness =))
    http://anotsosecretlife2011.blogspot.com/2014/01/prom-princess-with-dressv.html

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    1. Thank you so much Donna, that is so sweet and kind of you :)

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  63. Love this and I think everyone starts out the new year expecting it to be so amazing, but there are also years that have to be tough but they're usually the ones we grow the most. Great post as usual and I'm wishing you the best in 2014.

    xoDale
    www.savvyspice.com

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    1. Thank you Dale... we need those tough years to grow... they can be so difficult to deal with... ♡

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  64. Happy New Year Launna! As always stay positive this year and I wish you a lovely blessed 2014! I'm so glad 2013 made me know lovely people like yourself and I wish 2014 makes us remain in touch! <3

    Love Nilu Yuleena,
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    1. Thank you Nilu... I'm greatful to have met yoy as well... Happy New Year ♡

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  65. Launna!! Your words are amazing!! as it is written in one of my tattoo "Never look back"! Go on and don't think too much! :) I'm so happy for you :) For a perfect 2014 full of love and happiness! <3

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    1. Thank you Hilary... it's hard not to look back when my future was there ... now I feel lost... working on that :-/

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  66. Thank you Diana... I hope you are having a wonderful day too :)

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  67. Hi Launna!
    Have a lovely day my dear friend!!!

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    1. Thank you so much Paola... Have a lovely day too <3

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  68. Wow, really like your new layout dear! :)

    Wish you a nice day!

    xoxo
    www.its-dash.com

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    1. Thank you Dascha... a fellow blogger did my new lay out... I love it too <3

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  69. I send you loads of kisses and love!

    Carolina

    www.the-world-c.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Carolina, I am sending you back lots of kisses and hugs xox <3

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  70. inspiring! <3
    crystal tiara giveaway on my blog ----> http://raellarina.blogspot.com/2014/01/once-upon-time-myesoul-tiara-is-being.html

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  71. I like third and fourth quote :) x

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    1. Thank you Dolores... I love that third quote too and the fourth quote is my own :)

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  72. Thank you so much Alessia, have a lovely day too :)

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  73. As usual phenomenal post! You are a champion!
    New Year must be the best Year ever!:-*
    Thanks for posting! Love you :-*


    Regards,
    Katherine Unique


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    1. Thank you Katherine... you're a sweetie... have an awesome day ;-)

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  74. I don't have the house, I want to buy one, I live in a rent and old house alone. I would like to buy a new house but I don't have the money, it's a bit depressing. I don't want to spend money in the old house that I live because I don't like it and I prefer to save the money to buy one good house and nice for me, but I never have the money for it.
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    1. Thank you Enara...I hope you can get the money together soon so you can buy a house you love ♡

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  75. Launna thank you so much for the ongoing support, you are one very lovely lady, ur blog is honestly gorgeous, filled with the most beautiful quotes. have an amazing day hun xo

    http://iamaleena.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. Thank you so much Aleena... you are very sweet yourself...have a lovely day ;-)

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  76. We're all on a journey. The path leads through a garden. Sometimes you'll be up to your hips in thistle, but sometimes the butterflies and daisies will lift your spirits high.

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    1. Thank you Rick.... sometimes that difficult path is harder than we knew... we all have them from time to time :-/

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  77. it's amazing you had someone like that in your life, people like that can change your life forever... happy new year and I wish 2014 the best for you!

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    1. Thank you Pop... he's nice but someone else changed my life and showed me my worth... I'll always love him for that...

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  78. Thank you Dario... have a great day ;-)

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  79. Hi Launna! thank you so much for the lovely words on mine:). I'm a busy woman today, my hubby did the posted for me though, I wasn't on the blog but I read the comment on my phone! so I have to logged on to show you the love! here I am!

    Hope the New year brings all your wonderful dreams come through.

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    1. Awe... thank you Tanya... you are so sweet and adorable... luv you xox ♡♥♡

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  80. Happy new year Launa..have a sweet and happiness life in this 2014..start your new year with all sweet memories everyday ^_____^ anyway u have such a wonderfull new profile blog look eheh.. :D

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    1. Thank you Wawa... so nice to see you back... I must look to see if you updated a new blog yourself ;-) ♡♥♡

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  81. Thank you so much what Kenny hearts... you are so sweet... so hoping I have time to post tonight ♡♥♡

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  82. Being in like is the best part :)...I love this new version of YOU, a much stronger one and sexier :)>

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