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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

A Daily Dose Of Laughter

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Challenge #12 - Get a DAILY dose of laughter! - One of the best ways to de-stress is to LAUGH. A simple SMILE can change your mood. Nowadays, I make sure I get a daily dose. I still read the comics section, in my local newspaper. I follow a local comedian on Twitter, who always cracks jokes about current events and what's going on locally in the city. Jacque, (a host) from QVC, is always posting funny sayings and pictures on instagram that make me giggle. I think the most important thing, is to surround yourself with positive people, as much as possible. Connect with people that will lift you UP and make you LAUGH & SMILE. Over the years, I cut a lot of people out of my life because they didn't make me feel good. They drained me with no outlook, no progressiveness, jealousy, negativity and superficiality. You can't expect EVERYday to be a good day, but when someone complains all the time, it becomes tiresome. If someone makes you cry more than smile, evaluate your relationship with them. Anyone that truly loves and cares about you, wants nothing but THE BEST for you :) They'll want to put a SMILE on your face (not a frown or tears). I hope I can make you SMILE and LAUGH today. Have a great Tuesday!

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  1. Lol sleepy with a 90% chance of naps. Sounds like my kind of weekend ;)

    Mili

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  2. I love the Snoopy clippings, lol. It's true we all need laughter and a smile daily. Good comedy always makes me feel better. Have a wonderful week Kim! :)/Madison

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  3. I ended up reading all the cartoons. They crack me up especially the Snoopi one... hehe~

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  4. Haha thanks for giving me a few giggles! This was great :)

    The Dragonfruit Diaries

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  5. This was exactly what I needed to see on my way into work after a four day weekend - thanks Kim!

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  6. Hahaha these are so cuteee! Yes, I agree that smile is the best way to relax and de-stress. Some people are just not meant to be my friends and I avoid such people. I get my daily giggle from 9gag. I love this site!

    sunandsany

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  7. Kim, you could not be more right. I agree with everything in this post and I just wish I had the balls to cut the negative people out! It is hard, though, when a friendship has last many years and you later realise that particular friend is weighing you down. It's difficult to just cut someone out like that. So for the moment, I am putting up with it and treating her as my 'special case', an exception if you will.

    I do love British shows too; I just think America comes up with some great stories. I am also a great Downton Abbey fan; I'm planning a British television feature to rival against my American one, see what people think and how the shows fare! Hope you're having a lovely week. Rosemary x

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  8. Great Post ,love it :)

    Have a amazing Day ,kisses <3

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  9. Kim yours posts are always super cool! The email vs letter is so funny XD

    Viky --- MySecretFashionPoison

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  10. ahahahahha loved the post made me laugh and smile.. thanks for that one

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  11. Very wise words Kim! Always good to surround yourself with positive encouraging people, their attitude rubs off and it's easier to keep a smile on your face :)

    And comics are always good for a giggle too! :)

    Away From Blue

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  12. Kim, I totally agree with you. I cut some people too for the same reason..thay type cannot be my friends either. There is too much badness in the world, you need to smile and people who make u laugh as well. I suggest you the site Stanislava said, it is also my fav too! Kisses dear, happy Tue! xo

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  13. lolzzzz.....love this post....I always search for comics first in the newspaper....xoxoxo.....^_^

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  14. I totally agree - laughter is the best medicine!

    Abby
    www.champagneplans.com

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  15. Aveeno rocks and the cartoon is so funny I got a kick out of it.
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  16. I do agree with you! We should end relationship that brings only sorrows and pain in our life!
    Kisses
    Oriana

    www.stylexis.com

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  17. Love all the funnies! Especially the dawg ones! You know I can hear you laughing when you write.. Ha ha ha in your posts! :D
    Happy week. X

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  18. Aaaaaw...thanks for this post, Kim:) Great way to start my morning. (That Snoopy one is tooooo cute!)
    And yeah....totally agree with what you wrote. If someone is such a negative force in your life, better to let them go.
    Have a fab Tuesday, my dear.

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  19. You reminded me of a Nietzsche quote "It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it; every complaint already contains revenge'. I think it's very true... I think a bit of negativity in life isn't going to hurt, as long as it's centred and true, but that kind of constant negativity that feels poisonous for the mind should definitely be replaced with smiles and positivity otherwise it'll just make you ill... x

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  20. You are so right Kim! Laughter is a great way to relax and become more physically and emotionally balanced. I am lucky in that my husband makes me laugh and keeps on doing so now (which is especially important since I'm so exhausted taking care of the little one these days!)

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  21. Hi Kim, thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. Yes laughter and smiling is very important in your every day life! I love the nail polish your won too! Have fun wearing those colors this fall. Have a great day!
    Julie at Julue's Lifestyle

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  22. Fun post, love the pictures and yes laughing everyday is a good thing.
    effortlesslady.blogspot.ca

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  23. I love this post and every single thing you said Kim. I totally know what you mean about having someone like that in life, they can bring you down easily. These photos are just too cute, can't help but smile.

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  24. Hah, thanks. It's good to get a good laugh in!

    http://lamentinglizzie.blogspot.com

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  25. That mail versus email one is SO true. FUNNY!

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  26. i have a few go to sites for daily laughter too! i come to realize how thankful i am for them! wishing you nothing but joy, kim!

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  27. i have a few go to sites for daily laughter too! i come to realize how thankful i am for them! wishing you nothing but joy, kim!

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  28. Someone on my Facebook had posted that one about the weather last week and it cracked me up! It was nearly 80 and then it snowed so it was quite fitting :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Starbucks Giveaway!

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  29. You are very uplifting Kim! You already made me smile. Have a fantastic day full of laughter.

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  30. Yesssss....I love to laugh!! I laugh when I am stressed or something goes wrong even, haha. It's a nervous habit, but it's one that actually works to help me feel better at the same time!! I think if more of us laughed, we wouldn't be so blooming grumpy and stressed really!! The world needs more laughter indeed!! Super post doll :)

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  31. hahaha lovely pictures. Especially the one with Snoopy :D
    x Sandra
    www.morestyethanfashion.com

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  32. Ahhh--- laughing is wonderful and I swear it is good for my health. I feel super blessed, because my husband can almost always make me smile even when it has been a terribly stressful day. Thanks for sharing what makes you laugh!

    ~Alexis Grace of North On Harper

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  33. It doesn't hurt to smile or laugh and surely doesnt cost a thing. And it is good for you and makes everything better when we laugh or smile. have a fab day Kim.

    xo
    Sam
    http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com

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  34. Thanks for making me smile dear!
    Have a lovely week

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  35. There's nothing like reading the comics section in the daily paper to start your day off on the right foot - it's something I haven't done for years and you've inspired me to get back to it!
    xox,
    Cee

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  36. I totally agree with you that the best way to reduce stress is just to laugh it off! :) In my life there are few people who will do practically anything to uplift my mood when I feel bad & I try to surround myself around them when I am feeling stressed or sad! :)
    & of course, comics do help as well! :)

    www.callmemaddie.com

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  37. LOL! That last one had me cracking up! What a great post Kim :D

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  38. You certainly made me smile today! I absolutely love the Snoopy cartoon here. I believe in surrounding myself with positive people too. It makes such a difference to the day. 'Laughter is the best medicine' and it does seem to make me feel good! Wishing you plenty of laughter this week, Kim.

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  39. You know what they say, laughter is the best medicine :)

    ashley-ashstash.blogspot.com

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  40. i use to read the funnies pages all the time, when i was a kid. and even better was the extra long comic section that only comes in the weekend edition of the news paper. miss those.

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  41. Aww such an amazing post!! Loved the idea and I agree with you. I think laughter is the best thing you can gift to anyone <3

    Keep in touch
    Charu
    http://www.myglossyaffair.com/

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  42. It's great tip and amazing challenge! And you chose funny photos, I adore this with the cat (NO DOGS!)! :)

    http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/

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  43. Oh lovely post, you're so right!
    And I love Snoopy ;) xoxo

    http://stylesensemoments.blogspot.com/

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  44. Laughing is SO important! Life would be nothing without it.

    xx Hélène
    www.FashionOverReason.com

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  45. Laughing is SO important! Life would be nothing without it.

    xx Hélène
    www.FashionOverReason.com

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  46. Laughter is so important in our lives, I always read the comics too. :) And you are right, we should really get rid of people that brings us down in our life. Our life is too precious for us to surround ourselves with these kinds of people. I hope you've had a peaceful Easter, dear!

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  47. so true. I love to laugh and it will elevates my mood for sure! =)
    love these comics. haha
    xo,
    nancy

    http://www.adoretoadorn.com

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  48. Great post, Kim!! I totally agree. Life is too short to surround yourself with negative people. I had to do the same thing, including relatives. They were toxic to my life and hardly have any nice thing to say and I didn't want my kids to be exposed to that. It was hard to do, but life has been looking up ever since :)

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  49. heheh thanks for sharing Kim, so sweet and fun =)

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  50. Thanks for this wonderful dose of laughter Kim, I needed it! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!

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  51. Well said, we don't need these negative people from our lives, spending time with them can only influence our thoughts and attitude more than we think :)

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  52. oh, I love this post!
    kss
    http://tupersonalshopperviajero.blogspot.com.es/

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  53. I like you, you better stay away from people who do not contribute anything good in our lives and just overwhelm us with a dose of pessimism, by the way I love Snoopie :3

    www.urbanikamoda.blogspot.com

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  54. Haha, I also think it is very important to think positive and always try to laugh, but sometimes it is hard to remember.

    Neko Bunny U=・ x ・=U

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  55. Kim, I couldn't agree more! I always feel so much better after a good laugh. When I saw that pic of Lumburg from Office Space, I had to smile (giggled, actually)--I adore that film--even thinking about it makes me laugh. Hugs, Sweetie! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  56. Haha I love the one with the email today and 15 years ago. So true!!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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  57. My grandma used to read the comics to me! Love this post!

    www.simplysassysstyle.com

    dawn

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  58. This is such a beautiful post! Smile! That was one of my resolutions for this year, to smile more and I can't believe I've almost broken this! Thanks for the reminder and congrats on being an Aveeno ambassador. I've been meaning to try them out for a while now. Need to do so soon!

    SDMxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  59. Aw, I love the Peanuts. Thanks for sharing a bit of humor!

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  60. Happy Earth Day Kim! I have't read comics in ages! Those are some really good ones! You're right, it's so important to have positive people in your life. I've been working on that these past few years and I don't miss them at all. :)

    xo Jo

    http://www.whiterosesandcoffee.com

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  61. Totally agree with you about negative people draining the energy out....you do need such posts from time to time to cheer you up...Lovely Post doll! :)


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  62. Love the flying monkeys meme !
    http://fashionfactive.com

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  63. Haha, I love the Peanuts cartoon of Snoopy! I always enjoy Peanuts, I grew up on everything Charlie Brown. Taking time to laugh every day is a wonderful idea! Did you know that if you manage to belly laugh for 30 minutes every day for a month, you will get a six pack? So you might not only make yourself happier, but healthier too!

    http://howtomakehome.blogspot.com

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  64. Kim how true about how some people just has negative vibes always and makes you unhappy. Last couple of years I have been experiencing some of this and I too dec about a month back to just move away from these people.
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  65. Adorable post! And I love Aveeno :-)

    -- Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo

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  66. i haven't read the comics in years, so thanks for a little dose of laughter

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  67. So true! This is a great post, Kim! Not all days will be good but it is important to try and smile, even if it's just for a second. I smiled whiled reading all the cartoons you picked for this post :)

    Have a great week! Full of smiles :)

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  68. Thanks for the laughs Kim! I love the "No Dogs, not even small ones" it's good.
    Chic on the Cheap

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  69. Love all of the funnies. Laughing is therapeutic. :-)

    Mo

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  70. LOL !! very positive and awesome post as always :) xx
    www.ambifashion.com

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  71. I'm so happy for you that you have managed to cut negative people out of your life. I've also managed to cut some people out. Maybe we are still friends/acquaintance but nope, we don't have to meet every single occasion. I've got many other more valuable friends to meet on occasions for.

    The Snoopy comic is just too cute. I love it!

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  72. Kim,

    I love your post! Believe it or not I just had this convo with my sister. We have this certain friend that constantly complains. I told my sister how does she expect God to bless her with more when she's not having faith in Him to get her out of her current situation. It's draining listening to someone complain all the time. Thanks for this post it was right on time.

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