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Your feelings matter #5

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DEVANG UPADHYAYA
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Heyo,

If you are a regular reader of FGW then you know what this blog is about.

If you are a new reader, the first thing I want you to do is to stay, because you have reached your next favorite blogger.

Generally, people don’t get an opportunity to talk about themselves, until the writer asks the readers specifically. Yes, they comment, but the comment is about that specific blog.

This blog will focus on the readers and here they are allowed to talk about themselves. Because this blog is for the wonderful readers.

I wanted to ask you a few simple questions:

How are you?

How is your health?

How was your November?

What’s new or old in your life?

Or

Do you want to share anything?

The comment section is all yours.

Anyone can comment and anyone can reply to anyone. I give you all the powers.

So, that’s it for this blog……..

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Well No, that’s not it for this blog.

I still have to share “featured blogger of the month”

This month, I want to talk about the biggest supporter of FGW since day #1, an extremely talented, ultra-versatile writer/poet and a dear friend Vidah.

If you don’t know about Vidah, then I wonder what are you doing with WordPress. Trust me you don’t want to miss her work, she will be your next favorite.

If you remember, she once wrote a blog for FGW, check this out ⇾ Polycystic Ovarian Disease(PCOD)

Little spoilers, she is the top commenter on FGW

Enter her Magical world by clicking her name. She enjoys writing and I hope you enjoy reading.

79 responses to “Your feelings matter #5”

  1. vermavkv avatar
    vermavkv

    Nice post.

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Thanks sir

      Reply
  2. Hilary Tan avatar
    Hilary Tan

    This is a good idea, Devang. Like a blogger’s campfire where ppl go around a circle sharing interesting facts about themselves.

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      A bloggers campfire 🔥
      Hmmm interesting, I’ll use that next time 🤩
      Would you like to share something?

      Reply
      1. Hilary Tan avatar
        Hilary Tan

        I totally stole the campfire thing from somewhere. I didn’t come up with this idea. Hmm…. Sure, I’ll answer your questions:

        1. How are you? I’m cold, very cold. We keep the heater low in our house and it’s -14°C outside tonight, and icy. #brrr

        2. How is your health? I have a sore throat and cough so I could be better (it’s not covid). My husband has the same cough so I think I caught it from him.

        3. How was your November? November was cold. Our first snowfall was Nov 1 and we had one day that was above 0°C last week. The whole month has been cold and depressing.

        4. What’s new or old in your life? Nothings new, really. But I did start working on a general medicine unit at the hospital last weekend. So now I work on 3 units (the other 2 units are acute geriatrics units). Other than that, we’re not flying home for Christmas this year so it looks like I’ll be stuck here freezing to death all winter #brrr

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Well, I will steal this from you 😛.
        I’m glad to see your comment. It’s a very rare thing and I cherish this.
        .
        It’s cold here too, but not that cold wow. You please take care during these cold. Best thing is you don’t have covid. I too have cold, but let’s hope, you and your husband recover fast and well.
        .
        Your November sounded very icy 🥶
        How long does this last? Here we do not get any snow luckily but winters last till feb-march.
        .
        Good luck with your work, you busy person.
        How far is your home? I hope you have a beautiful time here as well 🥶🌞

      3. Hilary Tan avatar
        Hilary Tan

        It can get as cold as -30°C and even colder than that. It’s supposed to get to -21°C later this week which I’m not happy about. Winter here lasts until late April/early May. I’ve seen snow in May before. I often joke and tell ppl that winter lasts at least 8 months in Calgary, especially in Alberta.
        •
        Yeah, thankfully I’ve never had covid-19 but I’ve been swabbed several times because it’s work protocol. Thank you, I’m hoping for a quick recovery but knowing me it could drag on for a while. A few years ago I spent Christmas at the ER due to an “influenza like illness.”
        •
        You’re not missing much here 🇨🇦 Canadian winters are cold. I moved across the country to go to school in Alberta. I’ve been living in Calgary, AB for almost 5 years (5 years as of January 2023). Prior to that we lived in Saskatchewan to find work. Both my husband and I are from southern Ontario where our parents live, and they live thousands of kilometers away ✈️ My mom refuses to visit us because she’s scared of covid-19 and flying on planes.

      4. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Wow that’s cold. 🥶
        Here luckily it doesn’t snow, but the temperature during summer touches 48°C .
        Well I hope things get better this year for you especially around Christmas 🙂.
        Hey I won’t even ask you if you enjoy living in Calgary 😜.
        Your mother’s concern is right, covid is spreading again. You take proper care as you get involve with patients throughout the day. 😃

  3. vermavkv avatar
    vermavkv

    Hello, my dear,
    I would like to answer your questions…
    1. I am fine, dear.
    2. My health is… just managing..😂😂
    3. I find November productive and I enjoyed
    4. This year is ending and new is about to come. we should make the year better than the old one.
    Moreover, your write-up keeps me fit and happy.. keep it up.

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Why you said you health is managing ? 🥺
      What happened sir?
      Yes, we should make the new year better than previous one.
      Thanks for reading and appreciating..

      Reply
      1. vermavkv avatar
        vermavkv

        I can improve my health by watching your Blog only.
        Increase your frequency..😂😂

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        No matter what I do, I cannot increase my frequency 😛
        I don’t want to rush. Rushing will effect the quality of the blog. I want readers to have a wonderful experience, everytime.

      3. vermavkv avatar
        vermavkv

        That is a nice thought.

  4. Pooja G avatar
    Pooja G

    I’m just okay and what’s new with me is that I am learning to play guitar 😊

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Hey I want to learn guitar too 🤩
      Is it online classes?? I doubt you can find time for offline classes 😜
      There’s too many things I wanted to do
      This guitar 🎸 playing is definitely in the list.
      Great to know this Pooja .
      How’s your health? You feeling any better? 😇

      Reply
      1. Pooja G avatar
        Pooja G

        Yup I’ve been seeing videos on YT and learning from there. I would so recommend it. I’m not very good but it’s been very fun! 🎸
        I’m better now, thank you 😊

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Well it’s fun and it’s giving you some much needed peace then great, carry on. Another talented will be added to your arsenal. Learning new things is very good for our brain.
        Yes, I want to learn guitar. But, for now I want to learn how to be a better writer. Need to change my style a bit and experiment on certain things.

      3. Pooja G avatar
        Pooja G

        Thanks so much. Yes, I think you’re already a very good writer but we can always improve our skills with practice.

      4. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        I always learn and adapt. 🙂
        Your work has helped me a lot in my journey.
        I like that you are able to work on multiple niches so smoothly, I learn a lot from that.
        I want to experiment, so I am trying 🙂

      5. Pooja G avatar
        Pooja G

        I’m very happy to hear that. I have tried to make sure my advice posts help other bloggers. Experimentation is the best way to figure out what works for you.

      6. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        If your article have helped people, then the purpose of writing that is fulfilled. And yes, it has helped me and still helping me. I occasionally read your old blogs for guidance.

      7. Pooja G avatar
        Pooja G

        BTW were you looking for this post at some point: https://lifesfinewhine.ca/2019/05/21/how-to-help-people-in-your-life-with-mental-health-problems/

      8. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Oh my god, yes. How do you know?

      9. Pooja G avatar
        Pooja G

        I’m psychic… jk you asked me for the link once and I couldn’t find it but I recently found it when updating posts so I thought I would share the link.

      10. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Ahhhh!!! So you remembered. I am flattered. Thank you so much.

      11. Pooja G avatar
        Pooja G

        You’re very welcome!

    2. Vidah avatar
      Vidah

      I’ve already got my new year resolution… I’ll learn guitar too!

      Reply
      1. Pooja G avatar
        Pooja G

        Sounds good, let me know how it goes!

      2. Vidah avatar
        Vidah

        Sure!

  5. Vidah avatar
    Vidah

    Hii… I am good.. How are you? Are you feeling better?
    November bought several changes for me..
    I am trying to work harder than earlier..
    I am hating working out in these winters.. But i love all the food that this season brings😋

    I didn’t see this coming🥺
    I just kept on reading this blog and started to share my response(answers).. And then i suddenly saw my name.. Now i know why you said i’ll like it.
    Well, yes..definitely i loved it. And..Not only me but you’ve been my constant supporter as well…
    You too are extremely talented my friend.. Just keep going!!

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      I’m somewhat better than yesterday 😅.
      Winter foods… Especially makki k dhokle 😛.
      Well, you always supported me. You see now this was the reason why I keep on saying to you to post 😅.
      From last few months you weren’t posting much 😛.
      You are far more talented versatile V

      Reply
      1. Vidah avatar
        Vidah

        You’ll be at your best soon!
        You’ve always encouraged me to keep going.. Special thank you for that!! 😊

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Few more comments added to the top commenter. Mission successful 😌😛

      3. Vidah avatar
        Vidah

        Haha.. Yesss😂

  6. Ellie Thompson avatar
    Ellie Thompson

    It is so kind of you to ask your blogging friends how we all are. It is a very generous thing to do. Thank you. I know you have a fair idea of how I am at the moment, but I didn’t want to simply not comment on your kind blog. So …

    1. How am I? I’m not too good, as you know. My counselling finishes soon and there is a very long wait for someone new.

    2. My general health is quite good, although I have put on a bit of weight because I keep wanting to comfort-eat. I need to be firmer with myself.

    3. My November was quite difficult because of my counselling ending soon. However, I have been able to write a lot of poetry, which I’m pleased about.

    4. Endings and beginnings? Well, my counselling is ending as you know already. I have one good beginning and that is I’m now seeing more of my best friend. She is very kind.

    Thank you for asking how everyone is, my friend … Ellie x

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      I know what this means to you.
      But please don’t strees yourself by thinking about this.
      Good days will come, but please don’t think about the worse.
      If comfort food is giving you some comfort than have it. You can do some activity, that will make you peaceful and good for your health. For instance, writing is comforting you. You are writing a lot and that’s a good thing 🙂.
      .
      You can add some fun by using your knowledge in writing and mix it with new style or new theme for the blog 😃. That will add a fun twist and will be somewhat interesting.
      .
      I’m not trying to tell you what to do, in any manner. But I hope there’s new and healthy beginnings for you soon. And I know good days are just ahead. Just keep pushing forward.

      Reply
      1. Ellie Thompson avatar
        Ellie Thompson

        Thank you so much, my friend, for sticking by me even in my difficult times. It’s so much appreciated. Food is a comfort at the moment, although I’ve put on unwanted weight, but my writing is even more of a comfort to me, and I don’t actually feel the urge to eat unhealthy food while I am writing. Thank you for caring, Devang.

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Don’t worry about the unwanted weight. When things will be bright for you again, everything will come back to normal. Take good care.

  7. Brenda avatar
    Brenda

    Hello Devang, I think I’m fairly new to your blog, although I do recognise a few names. I guess this is a good opening, so I’ll answer your questions too.
    1. I am good. Work is very busy. A lot of tight deadlines this week so I’m trying to focus on managing stress levels and not pushing beyond my limits.
    2. My health is ok. I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and I’m recovering from a crash, so as I said above, trying not to push too much. Trying to listen to my body.
    3. November – is it bad to say I don’t remember 🤔 😕 I think its been mild in Scotland, autumn has lasted longer so its felt like it’s still October. It has been much colder today – but not like Canada. They say we could have some snow in a few days.
    4. What’s new – I want to learn more about and practice mindfulness because I think it will help with my focus and well-being.

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Thank you for this precious comment.
      Yes, don’t overdo, stress will harm you. Know what’s best for you and yes practice mindfulness.
      If you can try to invest time in things that makes your calm.
      .
      Here our November started getting cold, so yeah I cannot forget it. Sometimes some things went to fast that we don’t even realise when that happened.
      You take good care.
      Sending you some positivity 🙌🏻😁😇

      Reply
  8. Akshita gupta avatar
    Akshita gupta

    I’m good, what about you?
    Again as usual my mid term exams are coming and I’m very stressed about chemistry bc I haven’t done organic chemistry which is coming in my exams 🥲

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Study well!!
      Best wishes 🙂
      Time for you to read some Organic chemistry.

      Reply
      1. Akshita gupta avatar
        Akshita gupta

        Thanks
        Organic is hell for me like seriously so many rules for naming IUPAC.

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        😛
        Been there done that!!
        Good luck 🤞🏻😃
        When are your exams starting?

      3. Akshita gupta avatar
        Akshita gupta

        Yess🥲
        13 of december

      4. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Break a leg 😀

      5. Akshita gupta avatar
        Akshita gupta

        Thanku so much😊

  9. Kirsten avatar
    Kirsten

    I’m okay, recovering still from illness but a little better and my November has been good. Although, I will be relieved when the holidays are over. It can be quite exhausting sometimes. 😊

    How are you?

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Well Christmas is just around the corner. Ho Ho Ho. You please take good care dear friend, I have sent you some flowers, but the distance is too much, and they dried.
      Sending you some explosive vibes.
      Stay fantastic.

      Reply
      1. Kirsten avatar
        Kirsten

        Thank you so much, Devang! I appreciate it.
        Haha dried flowers. 🌸

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        How’s your health now dear friend??

      3. Kirsten avatar
        Kirsten

        I feel better today, thank you:) The vibes worked. 😊☀️ I hope you’re feeling good too!

      4. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        I’m feeling somewhat better.
        Just some cough 🙂
        I need to see if I can resume everything from tomorrow.
        .
        Take good care.
        Keep smiling

  10. Poetry Goddess - Luna B avatar
    Poetry Goddess – Luna B

    Sending all the hugs to you!

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      😁🤗
      Thanks my friend

      Reply
  11. Athira avatar
    Athira

    Nice post Devang…

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Thanks

      Reply
      1. Athira avatar
        Athira

        My pleasure

  12. Poetry Goddess - Luna B avatar
    Poetry Goddess – Luna B

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Good morning to you from India.
      How are you spending this fine day?
      I hope you do that with a smile 🙂

      Reply
      1. Poetry Goddess - Luna B avatar
        Poetry Goddess – Luna B

        Good morning to you too!

        Good good. Doing house chores

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Great
        You take good care of yourself Nuraluna.
        Don’t stress and rest well.

      3. Poetry Goddess - Luna B avatar
        Poetry Goddess – Luna B

        Back at you Devang

      4. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Sending you some ☀️ shine ✨

  13. Athira avatar
    Athira

    Hi Devang, how are you doing?

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Well interesting this is not what people are supposed to ask on this blog on mine 😛
      This blog is about the fantastic readers like you, and your feelings.
      You tell me how are you doing this fine morning?
      How was your last month?
      And what are few things you are looking forward to do in December?

      Reply
      1. Athira avatar
        Athira

        So many questions together…Nothing pre-planned for December yet.. praying to get a peaceful year for all on 2023.

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Questions are idea behind this specific blog.
        Have a peaceful time ahead

      3. Athira avatar
        Athira

        Yes Devang..thank you and same to you.

  14. Happy Mum Of 4 avatar
    Happy Mum Of 4

    I like the idea of this posy. What’s new for me is I just started a new job, my second youngest is about to graduate from child care, and it’s almost the end of another school year here in Australia. Plus, it’s just hit summer.

    Reply
    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Ohhh thanks for commenting 😁
      Ohhh school year ends in winter in Australia? I didn’t know that. 😃
      Great news.
      Are you enjoying your new job?
      How’s your health?

      Reply
      1. Happy Mum Of 4 avatar
        Happy Mum Of 4

        Nah, it’s summer here in Australia. This is the last week of the school year. Yeah, health isn’t too bad. I’m just trying to lose some weight to fit into my wedding dress. Yeah, my new job is great. I’m working at McDonald’s

      2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Wah!!
        A great way to lose some weight is to work at Mac D 😛
        You can lose weight easily, just add some walk here and there and ear everything in moderation. Fill your plate with more green and don’t forget to eat fruits as snack.
        I didn’t know about the summers in Australia.
        Here in India, we have winters 🙂
        When winters start there??

      3. Happy Mum Of 4 avatar
        Happy Mum Of 4

        Winter starts here in June 😀 it doesn’t really get too cold where I am (Queensland), but futher down south, it snow’s

      4. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        In june summer ends here and it’s beginning of monsoons 🙂
        I’m ecstatic to talk to you 😀

      5. Happy Mum Of 4 avatar
        Happy Mum Of 4

        Haha really? Anything you want to know?

      6. DEVANG UPADHYAYA avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        I would like to get connected with you and read your blogs.
        I guess that will tell me sufficient about you.
        I will make sure to read blogs of yours.
        You please feel free to read more blogs of mine. I’m a health and wellness blogger, maybe you can find something useful.

      7. Happy Mum Of 4 avatar
        Happy Mum Of 4

        Awesome thank you

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