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an appreciation story

User Profile: windflowers
windflowers July 13th, 2017

before we start, it'd be really appreciated if you could check out this clip!! (i promise it's really short -- it's less than a minute) also, this one's a great clip as well -- it's less than two minutes.

hey hi hello!! here we're going to play a small appreciation game, and this is how it works:

i. think of something you appreciate; just one thing. it can be anything -- yourself, the book lying right next to you, the existence of penguins (i overuse penguin gifs honestly); as long as you're grateful for it, you're good to go!
ii. now, look at the other replies in this thread. please remember that upvotes often make someone's day!!
iii. using the person or thing you had in mind, create a paragraph to continue the story. after you reply, put in brackets, a different colour, just something signifying a change why you appreciate this person/thing! if you feel that's too personal, feel free to just leave this out and give a brief description of the person/thing you've chosen.
iv. but there's a twist!! you cannot name the object you are grateful for, and others must guess it.

i'm hoping that through not naming things, we think more about what others have said in an attempt to guess what they appreciate. hopefully this will help all of us realise the many things we appreciate and learn how to adapt that into our lives!!

p.s. i might not have had the chance to meet you yet, but i fully believe there are so, so many things to appreciate about you. hope you have a wonderful day!

taglist (sorry if you don't want to be tagged)

@Isha2017 @ZaraSmiles @Erato @Erica @KaylaRS @Nada @Perceptivenightmare @ColourfulSpring22 @Rose @Blossombreathe @PhoenixAsh @Katmae @RenaMinerva @Melody293 @enjoyiableShoulder71 @juniperstarfish1 @Gabriielle @TessaJH @Emily619 @GloMonkey @Lamelane @pureriver55 @Shyblackberry026 @theonenewgirl @fluffyUnicorns84 @PassionatePeyton @beYOUtywithin @Cadence @SunFlower700 @FinleyTews @Bouncywaterfall89 @sensitiveShade5337 @AlfalfaSproutDeux @JovialOne @Harsvin @bookworm4 @Helping2FindAWay @gentleDew96 @beYOUtifullife @ExuberantYou @uniqueBeauty97 @safeandsoundta @BraveTalker56 @AllisonE @CallmeFriend @1AlwaysThere1 @KSWQueen @Crazykat1984 @Peachsicle @blissfulHeart99 @tazcares @solabee @TheAsh @scenicWaterfall93

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User Profile: windflowers
windflowers OP July 13th, 2017

@windflowers

here's an example! you can use it as the start if you wish, but since this is an example i'll tell you what the object i'm thinking of is so you can a clearer picture!!

[ the item is a refridgerator. ]

the pain is almost unbearable. she hunches over her desk, drawing her knees up to her chest, making herself as small as she can possibly be. don't think don't move don't breathe it's not hunger it's not pain it's not desire -- but then she hears the door closing. straightens her legs. one hand still on her stomach, she sprints downstairs faster than ever before, and lunges for the _. she draws out an apple.

fruits have never tasted so sweet before.

i am really grateful for _s, because they always manage to provide food and cure my hunger!! without _ i really think i would not survive, so a huge thank you to _; please know i appreciate you so so much.

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User Profile: fluffyUnicorns84
fluffyUnicorns84 July 13th, 2017

@windflowers Love this thank you for posting it <3

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User Profile: windflowers
windflowers OP July 15th, 2017

@fluffyUnicorns84

thank you for your support :)

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User Profile: PhoenixAsh
PhoenixAsh July 13th, 2017

Having satisfied her hunger, she realises there is something missing from her life. Pitter patter pitter patter. A _ runs up to her! She laughs as she crouches on the floor to pat the _. The soft fluff combs through her fingers and she is comforted.

She is no longer alone.

I am so grateful for _s, in particuar my _, because I'd feel so alone without them! _s are certainly the single greatest thing in the world, and it's impossible not to pat one that comes across my path. I appreciate _s so much!

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User Profile: ExuberantYou
ExuberantYou July 13th, 2017

@PhoenixAsh our cute Pets...:D doggies <3 and cats <3

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User Profile: PhoenixAsh
PhoenixAsh July 13th, 2017

@ExuberantYou yesss!

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 13th, 2017

@PhoenixAsh A doggo!

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User Profile: PhoenixAsh
PhoenixAsh July 13th, 2017

@Isha2017 yeah

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 13th, 2017

@windflowers Do we post our guesses? :P

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User Profile: windflowers
windflowers OP July 13th, 2017

@Isha2017

yes!! :)

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User Profile: SunFlower700
SunFlower700 July 13th, 2017

After playing with her pet. Fueling up with great positive energy. She sits on the desk, open her -. Knock on its buttons and view the world. She knows she can help someone there and if she couldn't she will be there for who wants someone to be.

I'm grateful for my - because it has opened for me so wide worlds, It let me connect with other people, complete my job, play in my free time. It literally has embraced me every single time I feel down. Thank you from all my heart. I appreciate what you're doing for me.

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 13th, 2017

@SunFlower700 Laptop!

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User Profile: SunFlower700
SunFlower700 July 13th, 2017

@Isha2017

Indeed :D

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 13th, 2017

As she remained indulged in this world of internet, time passed by faster than ever and soon it was 5 in the evening. Her alarm started buzzing indicating it was finally the favourite time of her day! The time when she could grab her ______ and rush out of the door and head to the ring near by. As soon as she reached, she took off her shoes in a hurry and put on her ______ and started swiftly moving past walkers and people sitting and chilling around the ring.

______ form a very important part of my life. I started _____-ing around 3 years back and it's my favourite most sport! It helps in distracting me when I'm low and is a great activity I often do with friends. I also love participating in _____-ing competitions, specially artistic ones!

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User Profile: PhoenixAsh
PhoenixAsh July 13th, 2017

@Isha2017 skate? :3

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 13th, 2017

@PhoenixAsh Yess!!

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User Profile: Melody293
Melody293 July 13th, 2017

@Isha2017 Roller skates? Ice skates? surprise

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 13th, 2017

@Melody293 roller skates :P

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User Profile: bouncyWaterfall89
bouncyWaterfall89 July 13th, 2017

@windflowers

She looks at the tangled mess in her hands The _s had a weird way of looking like strands of messy hair. No matter what, she could never get them to stay apart. But they were her only respite from the cacophony of the world. The sweet music flowing from them served to soothe her weary soul.

I am grateful for them because they help to block out the chaos happening in my life. I am grateful because they help me ignore unwanted people in life. And of course they are a welcome respite from the everyday clamour. They are rightfull known as the best "Do not disturb me" sign. 😎

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User Profile: PhoenixAsh
PhoenixAsh July 13th, 2017

@bouncyWaterfall89 earphones?

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User Profile: bouncyWaterfall89
bouncyWaterfall89 July 13th, 2017

@PhoenixAsh

Yas!!!

cookies for you😏

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@windflowers

_wants out but is raining. Home playing with_

Makes my life nicer that litlle creatcher gets atouch to your heart_ Have many toys in it box. Let to chose witch wish. Just after had meall likes to play usualy most.

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 14th, 2017

@conscientiousPineapple1782 a dog? Cat? (A pet) :P

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@Isha

Yes ^-^

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User Profile: blossombreathe
blossombreathe July 15th, 2017

Such a good idea for a thread :3

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User Profile: windflowers
windflowers OP July 15th, 2017

@blossombreathe

thank you, lauren!! :)

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User Profile: Erato
Erato July 15th, 2017

She was lying down doing nothing when she suddenly craved for this certain thing. She got off the bed and tried to check her small fridge...luckily she found 3 bars of it. Dark, White and Brown. Just like how she appreciates different races and cannot be bothered to look onto the physical appearance, she still loves those 3. And finally she's gotten the chance to nom it before it melts.

I absolutely love to nom this whenever I'm bored and feel like unmotivated to do things. This makes me go hyped and excited! I love it really no matter which flavor and brand it is! laugh

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 15th, 2017

@Erato Chocolate 3:) is it a specific kind you're talking about? :o

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User Profile: Erato
Erato July 15th, 2017

@Isha Yay, you got it right hehehe not really :P

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User Profile: windflowers
windflowers OP July 17th, 2017

@Erato

awe i love this post so much!! this is so accepting and amusing as well :) thank you for sharing!!

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User Profile: fluffyUnicorns84
fluffyUnicorns84 July 16th, 2017

It was a long walk upto the ........... , however the unicorn adored being with her godchildren walking the dog so continued to clamber through the forest. As they reached top of the hill , they saw the most beutiful ..........., sitting just listening to the noise of the.... admiring the shining sun as it creates different reflections and colours. Then imaging standing within it, feeling so refreshed - if only it was not flowing so fast.

I appreciate ......... as they make me feel so relaxed , whether taking photos of them sitting and listening to them or imagining swimming close by.

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User Profile: windflowers
windflowers OP July 17th, 2017

@fluffyUnicorns84

a body of water, so a river or stream or something? XDD

User Profile: PhoenixAsh
PhoenixAsh July 17th, 2017

@fluffyUnicorns84 waterfall?

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User Profile: fluffyUnicorns84
fluffyUnicorns84 July 17th, 2017

@PhoenixAsh it was waterfall yes <3

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User Profile: Isha
Isha July 17th, 2017

@fluffyUnicorns84 a river or a stream? :o

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