How to make friends online in 4 easy steps

1 - Be a reader. Read what other people are writing or instagramming.

2 - Comment thoughtfully. Be sure to reference something that you got from their post. This is the time to focus on them and be genuine. 

3 - Invite the other person to check out your blog/website/Instagram. Be sure to mention something that they may be interested in. 

4 - Be patient. Developing online friendships takes a lot of time and effort. There's no telling who you may befriend. I've got online friendships that have lasted years. 

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Weight Loss Wednesday

Welcome to Weight Loss Wednesday! This post is dedicated to my progress, tips, tricks, and all things health/fitness. Recently, I weighed in for the first time in 2 weeks and I was floored by the scale. I am still not sure if it is correct or not. The scale said I had lost 5 pounds. That would be 2.5 pounds every week. My best week was a two pounder week, and that is why I am skeptical of this weigh in. Next weigh in will be in another two weeks. To all my bloggy friends and readers: I am encouraged when you comment on this post about your progress and I love to comment on your blogs as well. Let's link up! Please leave me a comment today and we will link up next week. Please stay tuned for Thankful Thursday: Cookie Edition. I am linking up with my personal favorite:    

Top pick Tuesday

All of my photos are copyrighted. I do need to learn how to put a pretty watermark on the photos. For this photo, I was using a canon elph along the east coast of Australia. I didn't know how to use my camera. (Crazy but true confession.) Somehow, I was stuck on the black and white setting. It was serendipity however. This photo turned out gorgeous. I appreciate any comments you may have to share and thanks for stopping by!