However(!) the thing that struck me was that you changed your mind half way through the article and because of your flow and way of writing, it felt totally normal.

I read a lot of pieces from students (at our university newspaper) and I bleed when I see unnatural English. This doesn’t mean my English is perfect, but your’s is truly delightful to read.

-Paradise

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@ Bonnie – I realized recently how much more powerful and grabbing a post is with a photo. Even though content is foremost on a writing blog, the aesthetic is really important to me too.

I liked it very much,
Bonnie

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I’m a single Mum of 4 boys, and last year we spent a week in Phukhet. I wanted the boys to see something different to suburban life in Australia, and I also wanted to ride an elephant. Thailand is so beautiful… and so very different in a lot of ways, and I was in the ‘tourist trap’ part of it! You must be having a fascinating time.

Things that are good in my life? My children are actually pretty nice human beings (thank goodness), my job is entertaining and pays the bills and I’m quietly contented with life in general. It may get a little humdrum at times, but then there’s far worse things than ‘humdrum’. I know for a fact that I’d rather be quiet and have life flow on than have my attention dramatically caught by something interesting but awful. (Until the feral wife beating neighbours moved out I had ample evidence of that!!)

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Let me say that this post interested me in title, as I write on very similar topics on my own blog at least once a week. I must confess, the first 2 paragraphs above “Does Appreciation Lead to Complacency” lost me a bit. I had a tough time getting through that part. Once I hit that about the 2nd or 3rd sentence in the above titled section, I was in and found my narrative hook.

I was intrigued by the questions you asked, and enjoyed the small glimpse into your thought processes. That part, for me, allowed me to briefly share in your thoughts and I began to instantly relate – as I ask many of the same questions

I also enjoyed your list of things you enjoyed. It was matter of fact, humorous, and let me “get to know you better”, as it were.

Lastly, the ending seemed a bit abrupt, but I like how you asked for my input.

Here’s to more interesting reads…

Warmest Regards,
Ken Stewart

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