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Lee71Senior Contributor
Don't know How to tag by tahts ok. Km so very tired, but still sleep avoids me. I never feel safe, not in my surrounding, paranoia how the list goes on . Only neescti this for tthe next few days.
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Good morning Lee...I am really hoping you were able to get some good hours of sleep last night... 
@Lee71
Good morning @Emelia8 ...nice to see your flower that you posted last night 🙂 I hope you will feel able to come back and chat to us soon...
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Lee71Senior Contributor
@NatureLover hi
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Lovely to see you, Lee 🙂
How many hours' sleep did you manage to get last night?
@Lee71
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Lee71Senior Contributor
@NatureLover 4 hours
How are you feeling today?
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Lee71 wrote:@NatureLover 4 hours
Really pleased to hear 🙂
@Lee71 wrote:How are you feeling today?
Still better, thanks - plus there's some sun today, which always helps my mood, strength, motivation, etc.
How are you feeling?
@Lee71
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Lee71Senior Contributor
@NatureLover there's some sun here today and will be till the weekend I believe.
I'm glad you're feeling better and the sunshine is helping.
As for me, I don't know how I am.
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Thanks... Does the sun help you at all? @Lee71
@Lee71 wrote:As for me, I don't know how I am.
Fair enough 🙂
Do you have a song this morning? (No worries if not)
I've had this song in my head since I woke up this morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYweHGwASKU
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Lee71Senior Contributor
I see you like Gloria Estefan a lot .so do I. I like a lot of her music in Spanish.
I had a quick look through her songs @NatureLover to see if one reflects me today.
But this song has been in my head since yesterday .
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Wow, that song is edgy...full of pain. @Lee71
I am going out for an hour's walk now (that's all we're allowed in Melbourne at the moment) and then to lie down to recharge for a couple of hours...I will be back after that.
By the way, I accidentally deleted my profile pic and couldn't find it again on the free images, so I have another one waiting to be moderated.
I will be thinking of you and hoping that your afternoon goes OK...
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Lee71Senior Contributor
@NatureLover stay safe on your walk.
And enjoy your nap when you get home.
Talk to you later
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