Hi everyone! You all know Jon Spencer right? There are only two correct answers to this question: A. Of course I know him, he is awesome! or B. I don’t know him, but I am going to check him out right now and of course follow him right away by pressing on the link provided. For the people who answered B I will just wait a few seconds before I continue with this post. Ready? Okay. Now, I am not writing this post solely for promoting the blog of Jon here. No, I am writing this post because Jon had a terrific idea a couple of weeks back. It was called The creator showcase and you can read more about it on his blog. What it comes down to though, is that everyone could submit a post that he or she was proud of and sent it to him on twitter. But after doing that, he or she had to also encourage another blogger to do the same, and so on and so forth, causing a sort of chainloop. This was a very cool idea and it was an awesome way to maybe discover new blogs, as well as showcase your own talents.
Now though this idea is in danger of dying out, and that would be a true shame. In this post Jon showcases the submissions from december, but also tells us this will be the final post as he currently hasn’t enough energy to keep this going. But here is where it gets interesting. At the end of the post he pretty much asks us for help by saying if anyone would like to keep this alive they should message him. Now I know we all have very busy lives, and we all also have our own blogs and projects going. But I was thinking of maybe turning this into a tag, and having someone else host this event every month. We could call it the Jon Spencer Creator Showcase tag. If anyone is interested in this idea please feel free to contact Jon. I’m more than happy to also host this event, but the coming two months I will be swamped, so I am not able to do this as early as March. So…what do you think guys and gals? Can we make this happen? We can do this right?
Lol I am such a luddite 😀 I would have no idea how all this works 🙂
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Haha, I’m not really a big tech wizard either, but basically it just comes down to keeping watch over submissions that people sent in, and hosting them on a post a the end of the month (at least the ones you like that is lol😂)
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Yup, it would be nuts to showcase everything unless the submission pool was small like last time. It’s also open to anyone so variety sold be considered too.
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We should definitely try Rai-san!
I won’t be open this first half of the year either- finals and all, but if I COULD be of help, I’m all for it!
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Cool! I have a bit of the same problem, currently pretty busy too, but I will have more space again at the end of March 😊 And if we all join forces I think we can hopefully keep this cool idea of Jon alive. Thanks Auri 😊😊
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Hey Auri, sorry I didn’t reply to your comment >.< I must have forgotten to. Any way, there is a sign-up sheet if you'd like to take a month but don't feel like you have to 🙂
https://doodle.com/poll/6d6e2tf35n2bg8fk
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I’d be totally interested! Not sure how entirely it’s going to work, but it’s definitely a nice concept. If it’s a different person each month, that’s not really too much commitment either.
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Cool, I think Jon is really going to appreciate that 😊😊 Thanks for your help in advance! And as you say, I could not keep this going for an entire year either, way too busy for that myself as well, but with a one month commitment it’s okay to do this 😊😊
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It’s appreciated 🙂 I’m glad people want to keep it going.
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Such a great idea! I’m heading over to look right now.😊
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Aww, thanks Kim. That is very sweet of you to do so. I think he will appreciate it checking it out 😊😊
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Thanks! Hopefully you enjoy and would like to help out sometime 🙂
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I have no idea how to do this and I’m not on twitter… But, I’m totally in and will have to reach out to him to work something out! Lol! It won’t be for this month as I’m vacation bound! But, I’m in! Lol!
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Aww, that’s so awesome: thanks, I’m sure he will appreciate it: very cool indeed 😊😊
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Awesome! I hope you have a great vacation of course! ^^ We’ll definitely have to work something out when you have time 🙂
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Sent you an email through your contact page so you’ll at least have my info! Hope we can work something out! I love helping out! ❤
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Sounds great. I’ll get back to you a little later, I’m busy for the day (Sunday is a busy day always).
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Ya, no rush! I won’t be getting to much immediately anyways! Just wanted to do it before I forgot! Lol!
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My thanks to you and the idea to keep this going.
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No problem at all 😊😊
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I see all the hands up to continue this idea, only no one have time or skills…
I understand this and I even had some idea to create some project on different subject but from beggining I knew that I will need help from other people, so this project is waiting for better times. Maybe it will be better to not making declaration that it will come regulary, sometimes it’s the best way to save something like this nice idea if there will be not enough people to keep it regulary. I hope you know what I mean.
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True enough, but it’s okay 😊😊 It is a great idea, and if it doesn’t happen every month, that is okay too 😀 But I see a lot of people already responding to it, which is very cool indeed 😊😊 Let’s see how it goes. Thank you for your comment 😀
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You’re welcome and I hope it will work
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An extra comment so I can keep track of the conversation. Forgot to tick it.
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I love the enthusiasm and the idea. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t be able to commit to it until after May (and even then it would depend on my work situation). While I might be able to help, I wouldn’t want to put my hand up and then have to back out.
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That’s totally understandable. I can definitely relate. I just loved jon’s idea and thought it would be a shame to let it die down, which is why I wrote this post to hopefully reignite it. Luckily so far there have been some very positive responses 😊😊
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No worries, any help is good help. Me looking for work and everything else is what’s having back off the project personally. However, I love Raistlin’s idea and it is vey much in the spirit of what I was wanting out of the project. Don’t mind having my hand in the pot that way but don’t have to stress too much either.
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I can sympathize with not having enough energy to keep time consuming blog features alive. My site only posts short reviews and even then I sometimes struggle to upload one article per week.
Hopefully a good Samaritan can keep the idea going as it’s a good way of promoting those within the community.
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Definitely can relate as well. Things are currently completely crazy at work, so at times I have very little free time on my hands so to speak. Luckily I now have two days off work (although this first day is already almost over lol 😂😂), so I have at least some time at hand to write a bit 😊
I hope so too as that was pretty much the hope in writing this post: I absolutely love Jon’s idea, and it would be a real shame to see it die down prematurely 😊
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I’d love to pour everything into it but unfortunately I need to find work and such…
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I made sure to follow Jon! I LOVE how supportive you are and I think this would make an excellent tag!😍 Jon had a fantabulous idea! So much support for others!
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Thank you so much! I’ll be checking everybody who followed me or later (but busy today). Anyone is welcome to help out, especially outside the anime community. The idea is to showcase tons of amazing things, not just one subject.
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Thank you 😘❤️ I’m sure he will appreciate it, and thank so much for your kind words, it really means a lot 😊😊❤️
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Of course!😍 I love being there for fellow Bloggers and Jon seems awesome!
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Thank you 😊❤️
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I wouldn’t mind creating a few pieces of art , for the creators showcase, but im not sure anyone would be intrested . Inktober 2017 is the botom of my blog . what do you think would anyone be intrested in some more?
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Wow, I just looked at those over on your site, and they are awesome! You have some mad skills, that’s for sure 😊Thanks in advance for the help! Very cool 😀
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Haha naw I’m still a beginner😅, maybe in 50 years I’ll be with in the ballpark of Takehiro Inoue and his art in Vagabond. Till then this will help me practice. 😁
I’m still a Crouching tiger, hidden otaku when it comes to blogging about anime or posting fan art. But after lurking through anime blogs posts I feel bit more inspired to do some posts about anime later on
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Well…I don’t know, I would not exactly call those pieces of Art beginner stuff. I really mean it they look seriously awesome. If this is only ” beginner stuff” as you say. I would love to see what expert stuff looks like later on. Well cool:anime is a great art form in and of itself. There are so many shows out there though 😊😊 Good luck! 😀
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I would love that! Anything and everything is welcome so long as it is something you created personally and that you love!
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I’m in! If there’s still space available I’d be more than willing to help with this 🙂
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Certainly! We’ll hanger or the details.
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I meant hammer.
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Very cool! Thank you so much, it’s nice to see that so many people are offering their help for this 😊😊
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Yeah, definitely 😀
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This is a cool idea! Thank you for sharing- and it was such a nice thing for you to do!
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Thank you very much. It was a fantastic idea from Jon, so it would really be a shame if it died down to early. But looking at the response so far I think it’s going to work to keep this going 😊😊
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As one of the original participants, I want to see this continue and I think it’s a good idea. However, I already have something like this on my blog, plus even if I were to commit now, I know I would end up either neglecting matters that require more effort or finding showcase matters too troublesome to keep up with before long. Sorry.
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That’s ok, you have no obligation to pick this up. I appreciate you participating though 🙂
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Really not a problem at all, no need to apologise 😊😊. As I said we each all have our own blogs and projects going too, and I also won’t have time to host this at least until March. But I hope the project will keep going in some form or other and I think from the response it has been getting so far it probably will.
Thanks for your comment 😊😊
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Help keep this awesome interactive blog loop a’ spinnin’ !!
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Aww, thank you Didi, you are the best! Very kind of you to do so 😊😊
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You’re very welcome! It was a great post to share 🙂
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WHoah… I actually don’t know how to host something like this… But I’m willing to do it though I might not be the one to start it. If you’re on March…Can I be on April or May.. 🙂 Reblogging this.:)
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I’m so glad people want to help with this! I’m happy to assist with any questions and general logistics of needed.
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I will sure participate. 🙂 🙂 And thank you, this is such a great idea, what you thought.
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Jon, if you’re doing some sort of list of who will host it every month, I can do the month of May. 🙂
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Yeah, I think the list will be a good idea while so many people are talking about it. That way it makes a little less work for whoever is hosting the first few times at least. I’ll write you for May 🙂
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I just wrote my name… Lol… Hahaha.
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Ah, I made this poll thing: https://doodle.com/poll/6d6e2tf35n2bg8fk
Let’s try using this.
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Cool, I filled my name in at April 😀 Seems to work okay I think 😀😀
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Great! I accidently added Feb. but made a note and added instructions 🙂
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Thank you: this is awesome. The response this has been getting so far is very cool😊😊 Sure thing…I have no idea yet who is going to do which month so far (I will probably do April, as I won’t be able to this until the end of March, but I’m glad you are reaching out to help 😀😀
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We should probably make a sign up list. That would be a good idea. Then anybody can email me with general questions but the first few months will be pre-planned a bit in terms of hosting. That way it has a chance to really get going.
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That is a good idea 😀😀 In that way we can also see which months are already being hosted, and which months still need to be filled. You can sign me up for April 😊😊
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Ok, you’ll get that slot then 🙂 I’ll figure out a way for people to check. I think I can do that with Google or something.
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Yeah, or the old fashioned way (I’m a kind of old fashioned kind of guy lol 😂😂), just with a piece of paper. But cool: I’m so glad this is working out though, really happy for you 😊😊
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I know what you mean, I just meant that way other people would be able to just sign up without having to play email tag or something. Was trying to simplify it. Any way, I’ll look into it. Thanks, I’m glad it is too! 😀
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I made a poll thing, let’s try using it for now at least: https://doodle.com/poll/6d6e2tf35n2bg8fk
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I can do May then… SO I can learn from you first… hehe..
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Lol, well…I will do my best haha 😂😂
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Hi guys,
I encourage you all to read the following post. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Thanks again! This is very kind of you 😊😊
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🙂
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Thanks for the help: appreciate it 😊😊😊
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Wonderful idea and I encourage it 100%!
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Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it and encourage it. The original idea by Jon was absolutely amazing. Which is why it would be a shame if it died down. Thanks for your comment 😊😊
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Sounds like a great idea 🙂
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Thank you😊😊 And looking at the amazing response this has so far been getting, it looks like a lot of people are really enjoying it. It looks like it is going to keep being alive which is awesome 😊😊
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If we take turns hosting then I’m def interested 😀 sounds like a fun event :3
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Cool, that’s very nice to hear. Jon has created a poll where you can sign up, which you can find somewhere in the comments above 😊😊 And of course thank you very much that you want to help. That is very kind of you 😀😀
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I found it and i signed up for March since I’m not sure if i can do the summer ^^;;
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Thanks for deciding to help out Crimson! 😀 Since you took March you’ll be going first so feel free to ask me any questions on how to go about things if you have any.
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i noticed! xD but figured i could do now since i have the time :3
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I’d love to take part too, but not until my Yamato 2199 groupwatch series comes to an end. Something like a Google doc or a permanent post somewhere clearly laying what to do and how would also be very helpful.
I like the idea of a call-out on twitter being the seed because we all have slightly different mutuals.
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Thanks. That is very kind of you to offer help on this as well 😀😀 Jon has created a format already where people can sign up which is in one of the comments on this post.
And some guidelines is a very good idea too. Thanks again for offering to help. 😀😀
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Thanks for wanting to help out Derek. I’ll be putting together the guidelines with clear instructions very soon. Currently I have this sign up sheet with very base instructions that are acting as a temporary place-holder: https://doodle.com/poll/6d6e2tf35n2bg8fk
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Of course we’ll join in! In fact, a tag from Arthifis just landed in our Twitter today. Connecting with other people’s work and thoughts is one of the most meaningful parts of blogging, so it would be a shame to see such a sweet idea die out.
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Well…as I looked at twitter these past few days I don’t think it’s going to be dying, lol. It’s really amazing to see how Jon’s idea has found new life, and I am very happy for it. It really deserves it, as it’s awesome 😊😊
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Haha, yeah considering I wake up to like 50+ notifications EVERY DAY I would say it is go great! I’m so glad people are participating and having such a wonderful time with this! 😀 Thanks so much!!!
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Haha….yeah…same here lol 😂😂 It is getting hard to keep track of it all though..wow 😅😅 But I am very glad it’s going so well 😊😊 And of course you are welcome 😊😊
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I think it is such a wonderful thing! That level of engagement is just so unexpected but so fantastic! I know it can be hard to keep track of and manage but I’d rather the project be booming than dying.
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Could not agree with you more…seriously happy about this 😊😊
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What a wonderful idea! I’m so touched my your gesture, once more, as you’ve proven to be an amazing friend and blogger and just overall great person. You shame us all! ❤️
I’ll most definitely be following Jon now (just did) and keep myself posted on any showcase developments.
I hope this initiative doesn’t die! It sounds really interesting and amazing in itself ❤️ Good luck!!
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Raistlin really is great! Thanks so much for following and believing in the idea 😀 The project is actually already up and running for this month. It’s being hosted by the lovely Auri and you can submit to it via Twitter right here: https://twitter.com/AuroraAcacia/status/961056286828834816
Be sure to submit your favorite creation that you made during January with the hashtag #jonscreatorshowcase and tag some people to join in! I hope you’ll participate and I am so glad to have your support with the project! 😀
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Perhaps I will! Good luck with everything, Jon 😊
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Thank you very much! 😀
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Aww…Sophie…seriously these days everyone just seems to determined to make me blush every single day on WordPress. Don’t know what to say…this was just such a beautiful and kind comment. Thank you so much for your kindness and friendship. It means a lot 😊😊
The initiative luckily isn’t dying down: in fact it has skyrocketed and has really exploded over on twitter.
Jon is terrific: his posts are always amazing, and this idea was just totally awesome 😊😊 I’m sure he will appreciate the follow 😀😀
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Yay, so glad to hear it!! And, just in case you were feeling too modest, let me remind you that’s it was all thanks to you and your wonderful promotion on your blog 😉
So nothing short of amazing that you made all these bloggers come together to support another fellow one, and take part in this cool tag 😁 (Are you blushing yet? Good *evil laughter*)
I’m very thankful for your ongoing support and friendship as well, it makes my day to always get a lovely comment from you and know I can count on your quality content to distract me from whatever bother is going in my life ❤️ May we get to read each other’s work and have awesome talks until the end of time my friend 🤗
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Haha…that evil laughter bit 😂😂😂 Rest assured I will pay you back for this one day (evil laughter on my part 😈😈😈). And yes. I can’t stop blushing here…I have to go to work in a few minutes and people will probably ask me why my face is so red lol 😂😂
Thanks again….and really the pleasure has been all mine. Definitely hope that our friendship will continue for many, many more years 😊😊❤️
And well..*shucks*…it’s still Jon’s truly terrific idea that made this happen. I just did not want to let it die down. Have a great day Sophie, and talk to you soon 😊
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Ooohhh no!! I’ve unleashed something here 😂😂😂
Hahaha I hope you had a great day of work then! It’s nice to start our day with a few compliments here and then 😉 And especially if they’re well-deserved! (and they are, don’t you fight me on this 😛)
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Lol…okay I will not fight you on this…as long as you just accept that same fact that those compliments for you are just as well deserved 😊😊
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Hahaha hmmm… Alright, but just for the sake or argument 😂
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