Tra la la la! Yippee!
I did it, Oh yes I did it!
I am doing a jig and a boogie-woogie at the same time π
I managed to finish the NaBloPoMo with a flourish.
Not a prompt missed.
Honestly, there were some mornings that I woke up and wanted to play truant, but the little effervescent encouraging voice in me kept prodding me to try, and this was in fierce contest with the little imp of discouragement that kept saying ”come on, just a day’s kicking back won’t hurt.”
It seriously, wasn’t easy trying to do this, coupled with other posts that I usually make, in essence, each day, I was posting 3 to 4 original articles per day.
Some of the prompts were fly by the seat of your pants prompt like The Daily Post; I love participating in The Daily Post because you just never know what the prompt is going to be all about, so it helps my thinking quickly on my feet.
Somethings did suffer a bit with all these writing and the very first one was my butt. This is my little ditty about a writers flat butt.
The second thing that took the flake was my book. Instead of a thousand words a day, I was limping in at 500 words.
Each night, by the time I read two paragraphs of the John Grisham that I am currently reading, I am out cold and I bet I was snoring too – mind you we ladies don’t snore, we just make delicate noises.
My hubby is too nice to tell me that I am snoring. He knows the side that his bread is buttered on *wink* if he wants his nice hot meals π
Now to celebrate, I am just going to kick back for a couple of days; I will still post each day as usual; but not with the rabid intention of the past few days.
Where is my Irish cream and some deep tissue massage?
Hmm! I feel the relaxation coming on before the next upheaval.
Thank you for staying with me my dear friends and for all your beautiful support.
To persevere and to finish is really a good feeling π
Β© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
NaBloPoMo prompt – Monday, November 30
What do you like to do to celebrate an accomplishment?

I would sleep! Or go party π
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Hmm, dancing sounds good. I love dancing π
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Haha call over all your friends π
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How I wish I could. I am far off in Dubai and most of my friends are not here. No matter, I shall dance with my children π
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Oh! But don’t worry be happy! Dance with your children perhaps under the rain π
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Congratulations. I agree with Amra, I would definitely sleep in or have a party!! Well, you can have a spa party π
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Spa party sounds very good Etta π
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Congratulations on your perseverance ! Yay ! flat butt or not π
Which John Grishman are you reading now ?
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Thank you very much Iza π I bought two of them, The Broker and The Chambers. Now I am going to go ahead and finish reading them.
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I’ve read the Chamber ( a long time ago …can’t remember it now) and the Broker I don’t think I have ever read , but you know the titles are changed in translation – sometimes very strangely so π – and maybe I did read it.
Enjoy your reading π
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I am sure I will. I enjoy his books. Thank you π
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Well done to you.
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Thank you Colline. I really appreciate your comments π
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well done π
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Thanks my dear π
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I’m impressed. I would suggest a nice single malt, but not in your part of the world!
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I wouldn’t even be able to find it if I looked π Thank you Vellissima
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Yes, exactly. You won’t find it outside of a very posh western hotel, I suspect, and even then it is doubtful. Celebrate with some sparkling juice, as the Emirates do.
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They do have alcohol at some licensed bars (and at twice if not triple the price). We shall eat watermelons ha!
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In Oman they seemed to realize that the majority of the people there are expats, and there are (hidden) liquor stores where you can get a license to buy, and the prices are quite reasonable. But Omanis are reasonable people!
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UAE is a more commercialized area, so I guess that just makes everything more expensive here.
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There is also basic supply and demand. They can charge what they like, because they have essentially a monopoly.
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True! No competitors at all
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When I was in Saudi Arabia, I made some great beer! I wouldn’t do it now, things are much less safe.
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Not now. Times are unstable
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Oops. I responded to the wrong comment!
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Not a problem π I am sure that I have done that before.
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Congratulations on a job well done.
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My appreciations Sonya. Thank you π
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That is quite an accomplishment! After all you didn’t take the easy way out and just post a quick photo or quote! You did some serious writing! Congratulations to you, my dear!
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Your words are very soothing and most welcome Meg. My appreciations my lady ((hugs))
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Congrats! Here’s to serious writing! π
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Many thanks Julia. It has been a lovely exercise π
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Celebrating your victory with you…Yipee! Enjoy your relaxation time and come out with fresh ideas. And i love to celebrate by taking myself out on a nice treat. Hun…don’t know about the delicate snoring of ladies…he…he…he (laughing).
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I will rest up my dear. I have already scheduled my post for the next two days so that I can relax a bit. No, we don’t snore, not at all! He..he..;-)
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Congratulations. Now I am thinking I can give this a try! Something for the new year maybe? Rest up, you earned it.
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Yes you can Deb. Give it a shot. If you need the link I can send it to you so that you know when to start π Thanks dear
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Yes to the link please!
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That’s fantastic! And I loved how deep and educational many of your posts were. My hat off to you π
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Much appreciation for your words. Thank you very much my lady. Have a good week and kind regards π
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Awesome! Congratulations on your achievement. It’s really amazing that you blogged everyday….wow!
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Wow! You did it!!!!!
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Congratulations. Perseverance is a virtue. π
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My eyes suffered! Need to remember to blink more often! π
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I can very well imagine. Mine were sleep deprived, but’s its all good π
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Yippe! I am doing the dance with you too. The best part of it is that I got to know you through NaBloPoMo. Congrats
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Thanks my dear and the same to you. Yes it was worthwhile since I got to connect with you. Have a fabulous day today π
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Thanks my diaspora sister.
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π with all pleasure Nne
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Congratulations! π
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Thank you my friend π
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Your husband is a sweet guy…my hubby actually recorded me snoring once…I wasn’t very happy about that. Hey, if anyone deserves a day off…it’s you! I’m going to miss you for the few hours you’re away (hehehe) but the true test is whether you actually WILL stay away. *drum roll*
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Oh my word. Ha, ha! I can picture how miffed you were. You got it right! I decided to respond to my comments but had scheduled my posts to publish for two days. Staying away is not easy, at least I won’t be writing posts *except the daily post* ha!
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Yeah congrats dear Jacqueline!
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Thanks Mama π
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yeah!!!!!!! party
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Congratulations Jacqueline. Like Amra suggested I would sleep :D.
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I shall have a couple of snatches here and there. Thank you my dear friend π
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I also pass out at night trying to read. But I certainly don’t have a flat butt, quite the opposite . LOL.
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π Writing is a whole lot of mental work.
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And prayer too! LOL! “Lord, help me.” LOL
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