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Day 355: F R I E N D S

(For Saturday August 16)


I cannot believe this hasn't made the 365 yet. What is wrong with me?!  :)  So yeah, I am actually super grateful for the TV show Friends.  I'm a wee bit obsessed with it and I quote from the show probably at least once a day.  I'm grateful for it for the laughter, the escape, and the wit it provides.  Sometimes I just need to sit and watch some episodes to help me decompress from stresses.  It never fails to lift my mood and give me some comfort if I need it.  It's kinda like a security blanket now that I think about it!

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