101 Things To Do In Social Isolation During The Corona Virus

Hey guys,

How are you all doing? I hope you're all keeping safe and well, have enough supplies, and are coping well if you're social-isolating or are in lock down right now.

I've been self-isolating with chronic illness for the last eight and a half years, so having to isolate through this pandemic makes very little difference to my daily life. I'm already used to living in isolation, but I can appreciate how difficult it must be for those of you who aren't used to spending a lot of time at home. Even I've been going stir crazy knowing I can't leave the house for the foreseeable future- and this is my way of life!

From reading other blogs and keeping up with social media, it's clear most people are going stir crazy and finding confinement difficult already, but I promise you, it does get easier as time goes on. For me, forging a routine, and finding ways to fill my day and keep myself busy have been the key to coping through almost a decade of being housebound, and I really couldn't recommend those methods for coping through Covid-19 isolation to you more. Get in to a routine, find a purpose, and keep yourself busy. These things really do make all the difference, and should help keep you sane.

If you're currently bored stiff and wondering what you could possibly do from home besides watching TV, reading, and building a tower out of your hoarded toilet rolls, don't worry; I've got you covered. I've written a whole list of activities that you can do to keep yourself busy during social isolation / lockdown, in the hope that I can help make this awful and frightening situation a little easier for you to cope with. There are all sorts of ideas on the list, from crafting to stargazing, so I hope you can find at least a few ideas that will interest you and keep you going.

101 Things to do in Social Isolation:

1. Read. It's the perfect time to get through some of those books on your to be read list. If you don't have a stack of books waiting to be read, there are loads of free and inexpensive Kindle Books to take advantage of, and plenty of places to find cheap books online, such as Amazon, The Works, and eBay.

2. Relax with your favourite magazine and a cuppa. When was the last time you read a magazine? I can't even remember- and I used to read them all the time.

3. Have a movie marathon. Every day if you want to.

4. Write a list of all the movies you've always wanted to see, and make it your mission to watch them all.

5. Binge-watch a box set (or fifty).

6. Make some cheerful new playlists then listen to your favourite tunes up loud.

7. Write a letter to a friend or relative. (Avoid licking the envelope and stamp, to be safe).

8. Write a letter to your future self or for your kids to read when they reach a certain age or milestone.

9. Relax with an adult colouring book. Colouring in really does help you to destress and unwind, and offers a great distraction from all those worries that might be troubling you right now.

10. Dig out your art supplies and create some art. Sketch, paint, pastel, charcoal... there are so many options to try.

11. Have a go at art journaling.

12. Do some bullet journaling and create some beautiful layouts.

13. Keep a daily diary. It could act as a form of therapy during this ordeal, and be interesting to look back on life during the virus when the outbreak is over. One day it'll come in handy for your kids / grandkids doing school assignments on this virus.

14. Document your isolation experience on your blog, vlog, or social media channels.

15. Blog. If you blog, it's a good time to get ahead on your content; if you don't, it could be a great time to start one. It's a fantastic outlet, and you'll never be bored again. I started one to keep myself occupied soon after I became housebound with chronic illness, and it's kept me sane and occupied for eight whole years so far!

16. Create killer flatlays for your blog content, and take blog photos in bulk.

17. Catch up on all your favourite blogs, and search for some new blogs to follow.

18. Edit all those photos you've never got around to editing.

19. Read light-hearted articles online. Bored Panda, The Dodo, and Buzzfeed are great for some inspiring, uplifting, and amusing relief.

20. Watch cute animal videos online. Who doesn't feel better after watching a video of puppies or kittens being adorable??

21. Play computer games. I personally love Animal Crossing. It's great for destressing and using your creativity, and it's the perfect form of escapism. The newest game in the series, Animal Crossing New Horizons, just came out on the Nintendo Switch, and it's really helped to distract me and keep me calm this past week. I'm already obsessed. (If you don't have a Switch, the Pocket Camp app is great, too, and it's free on the iPhone!) If you don't hear from me for a few months, this game is why! 

22. Break out the board games. A good game of Monopoly or Scrabble could keep you and your family occupied for hours.

23. Play card games like Gin Rummy, Patience, and Poker- online or the good old fashioned way with a deck of cards.

24. Complete a jigsaw puzzle.

25. Keep your brain active with puzzles like crosswords and Sudoku.

26. Get your craft on. Crafting is the perfect way to pass the time indoors and making something with your own two hands is so satisfying, too. The options are endless, but you could:

27. Knit or crochet something.

28. Make a cross stitch or embroidery.

29. Make a spring / Easter wreath.

30. Sew a piece of clothing.

31. Try card making.

32. Hand-stamp your own wrapping paper.

33. Decoupage something.

34. Make your own jewellery.

35. Try needle felting.

36. Have a go at punch needling.

37. Make something out of clay.

38. Get stuck in to model-making.

39. Have a go at paper-cutting.

40. Paint mandalas on garden pebbles.

41. Make a mosaic.

42. Try candle-making.

43. Make yourself a supply of reusable cleansing pads / dish cloths etc.

44. Upcycle a piece of furniture.

45. Create a collage.

46. Put together a scrapbook.

47. Learn calligraphy.

48. Have a go at creative writing. I'd recommend the Things To Write books like 642 Things To Write, 642 Stories To Write, and 742 More Things To Write if you want to do lots of it and need some writing inspiration.

49. Write that novel you've always wanted to write.

50. Bake something delicious. Cakes and cookies make any situation better. Fact.

51. Cook a new recipe... that's if you have enough ingredients in your cupboards to get creative.

52. Have a carpet picnic.

53. Have a real picnic in your back garden. Or just go and enjoy your lunch out in the garden when the sun is shining.

54. Have a barbecue. It might take you a couple of hours to light the charcoal, which will keep you busy for a while.

55. Catch up on housework.

56. Organise your wardrobe and dressing table. Throw out, recycle, sell, and donate what you no longer need or use.

57. Have an early spring clean of all the rooms in your house.

58. Do some redecorating or get on to those DIY jobs that have been neglected for the last five years.

59. Repair anything that need repairing. Now is the time to sew on those lost buttons, fix that loose shelf, and superglue that broken figurine back together.

60. Do some gardening. There's sure to be something that needs cutting back, digging up, planting, or weeding.

61. Plant seeds and watch your seedlings grow every day.

62. Sow a veggie patch. If you don't have a garden, you could even grow some in a window box.

63. Feed and water your plants.

64. Tidy your garage / shed.

65. Sit in your garden or on your balcony and appreciate the sunshine and nature around you.

66. Organise your photo albums.

67. Organise, delete, and back up your digital files.

68. Catch up on emails and clear out your email inboxes.

69. Participate in a daily Instagram photo challenge. There are always loads of challenges going around for all kinds of niche topics like fashion, art, and reading, as well as general get-to-know-me challenges, and monthly / holiday related ones.

70. Fill in some fun templates on your Instagram stories.

71. Learn a new language.

72. Learn how to play an instrument, or a new song on an instrument you already play.

73. Google a topic you're unfamiliar with and learn as much as you can about it online.

74. Take an ecourse.

75. Keep your mind and body active by doing some exercise or meditation.

76. Dance like nobody is watching. It's good for the soul.

77. Take your dog for a walk- but remember to keep your distance from other people.

78. Play with your pets. 

79. Teach your dog / rabbit / rat some new tricks.

80. Groom / bathe your pet.

81. Trim your pet's nails.

82. Take a long relaxing bubble bath.

83. Have a pamper session with a face mask, foot spa, mani pedi etc.

84. Try your hand at some nail art.

85. Attempt a new make up look.

86. Get out your old photo albums and reminisce about the good times.

87. Find escapism in beautiful images on Instagram.

88. Pin inspiring images on Pinterest, and create lots of boards on topics that interest you.

89. Call / Skype / message family and friends. It's important to stay connected as much as possible. You can lift each other up and feel sorry for yourselves together.

90. Spend some quality time with the family / friends / housemates you live with.

91. Earn some extra pennies taking surveys online. Depending on the website, you can earn money or gift cards to spend with your favourite online shops. They don't pay a lot, and most are pretty boring, but the money soon adds up. I've made £150 so far this year on Swagbucks, and I've only been taking a survey here and there, and not putting in any real effort. I wrote a post about earning money through surveys here if you want to learn more.

92. Build a blanket fort and hide away from reality with a good book and a supply of snacks.

93. Take a nap. Everything feels better after a nap.

94. Continue working or studying from home.

95. Dye your hair.

96. Pick flowers from the garden and make a pretty bouquet to brighten up the house.

97. Get out in to the garden on a clear night and stargaze. You could even look for shooting stars during The Lyrid meteor shower, which starts from the 16th of April and ends around the 25th.

98. Dig around in the attic and see what old memories you can find.

99. Look back through old home movies.

100. Plan all the fun things you're going to do as soon as the virus has passed, isolation is over, and life has returned to normal again.

101. Be kind to yourself. You're doing great.

And there we have it: 101 things you can do to keep yourself busy during social isolation and lockdown.

I hope this post has given you some inspiration on how to distract yourself while you're stuck at home riding out this terrible outbreak, and it helps make this crazy period of time a little easier for you.

It's not going to be easy, but we're going to get through this, and hopefully come out the other side with a new found appreciation for life, the outside world, and all those things we used to take for granted in our lives. In the meantime, we're all going to become so accomplished, and our houses will never have looked cleaner.

Stay strong, and stay safe. And remember you're not alone; we're all in this together.

What is keeping you sane through lockdown / isolation? Is there anything missing from my list? Feel free to add ideas in the comments.

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Wednesday Wish List

Just a quick wish list from me this week as I'm struggling with a nasty Fibromyalgia flare today, and the pain is completely kicking my butt. I also don't have a lot on my wish list at the moment with my attention focused on the Corona Virus and whether we have enough essentials to get through it, but there is one collection that's won my heart that I just had to share with you today...

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This week, I'm so egg-cited about the release of Erstwilder's first ever Easter collection, Exuberant Easter Parade. The nineteen piece collection features adorably kitsch Easter animals and pretty pastel Easter egg inspired designs, from chicks and Easter bunnies to spring lambs and Easter egg baskets- and even a bilby for Australian Easters! It's definitely one of their cutest collections yet.

Easter has always been one of my favourite times of year (second only to Christmas), and I've been  hoping and wishing that Erstwilder would release an Easter collection for years, so I'm so excited that they finally have. The collection is amazing. I'm loving so many of the designs, and it was so hard to narrow down my favourites. I actually ended up buying six brooches this morning- and I could've easily bought more!

I bought the Young Love Brooch (#1), Egg Hunter's Hamper Brooch (#6), and the Happy Hatchling Brooch (#7) from Daisy Park, and also picked up the Proud Mother Hen Brooch (#4), Junior & His Tulip Brooch (#5), and the Chocolate the Chipmunk Brooch (#8) from Gliterally, which I've put on Lay-buy until next month. (Lay-Buy lets you pay a deposit and then pay in installments, which some of Erstwilder's stockists allow you to do). I would've liked to have got the lamb, fawn, and puppy, too, but I had to stop at six.

I can't wait for my new brooches to get here, and I'll be sure to review them for you once they do. I think my favourites are the mother hen and chipmunk, but it'll be interesting to see if that changes once I've seen them in person.

I've linked to UK stockist Rockamilly above, as they're the only UK stockist that still has everything in stock (at the time of publishing this post), but you can find a full list of stockists here, and also shop the collection directly from Erstwilder in Australia, here. The range is selling fast, so shop now to avoid missing out.

If you'd like to see more of the fashion pieces on my wish list, check out my style wish list boards on Pinterest. You can also find all previous Wednesday Wish List posts here.

Which pieces are your favourites?

Erstwilder x Pete Cromer Brooches and Earrings

Before Christmas, my favourite Aussie jewellery brand, Erstwilder, collaborated with the amazing Australian designer, illustrator, and happy art creator Pete Cromer, and released what may just be my favourite jewellery collection to date. An eighteen piece Australian animal brooch collection in Pete Cromer's colourful style, bringing his beautiful designs to life as wearable art.

I'll admit, I had never heard of Pete Cromer prior to this collection, but I instantly fell in love with the fun, colourful jewellery designs, and after Googling his artwork, I quickly fell in love with that, too. His style is so distinctive, bright, and colourful, and just my style. I particularly love his Australian animal designs, and would love to own a few of the prints to brighten up my home- although, being able to pin his art to my clothes and wear them wherever I go is 100% cooler.

I bought four pieces from the collection back in December (but put three on lay away until January), and was also given a fifth brooch and a couple of pairs of earrings for Christmas from my parents. I sadly missed out on the koala brooch I had my heart set on because it sold out before I could finish checking out thirty seconds after it went on sale, but I managed to collect some of my other favourites and I'm excited to finally show them to you today.

I'm going to start with one of my favourite pieces from the collection- a pink galah brooch called The Gabby Galah. I fell in love with this design as soon as I saw a preview of it on Instagram, and that was it; it had to be mine. Thankfully, I managed to snag one before it sold out or I probably would've cried. It's so beautiful, and easily one of my favourite Erstwilder designs ever. She's made from the most beautiful marbled pink resin that looks like swirling pink waves, along with an off-white crest (which for some reason looks pink in my photos- it isn't) freckled with pink glitter, and various shapes in shades of green, pink, and pale grey. Perfect for pairing with pastel colours. I love this design so much, I can't stop wearing it and I'd love to get an art print of it for my wall.   

Another of my favourites from the collection has go to be The Kooky Kookaburra. I've always loved kooaburras and I just love the colours, shapes, and resins used to create this gorgeous little guy. His body is crafted from a stunning, swirling white pearlescent resin which gives him a fluffy, feathery appearance, and, layered on top, his plumage is decorated with a variety of marbled resin shapes in blue, teal, mint, black, white, orange-red, and light salmon. Isn't he gorgeous? I think he's a little work of art. This is another piece I've been wearing to death lately, and one I think will stay in my jewellery collection for a long time to come.

As a big animal lover with a soft spot for unusual creatures, I always find myself drawn to brooches of the world's more obscure animals that you don't see on jewellery every day, and Erstwilder indulged me once again with this collection. I was so excited to see that one of my favourite Australasian animals, the Tasmanian devil, was included in this collection, and had to have one for my brooch zoo. The Talkative Tasmanian Devil is a sweet little guy sitting on his haunches, made from beautiful black and dark grey marbled resin with a nude-pink muzzle and eye, a dusky pink inner ear and cheek, and a variety of shapes in cream, mustard yellow, and mauve-blue. It's such a cute brooch, and I think they captured the Tasmanian devil perfectly- although, fortunately, this one's a lot less fiesty than the living breathing ones, and much less likely to attack when pinned to clothes.

One brooch I just couldn't resist because of how colourful it was, was The Gracious Gouldian Finch. Seriously, look at those colours! This rainbow-coloured little bird is so vibrant and eye-catching, made from no less than ten different coloured resins ranging from red to purple, and a mixture of marbled, bubble, ripple, and glitter resins. I especially love the gorgeous red ripple resin used for its head, the glitter purple of its breast, and marbled teal on its wing. The resins are all so pretty, and the colours are an instant mood-lifter. With so many colours, it goes with just about anything, and I think it will be the perfect brooch to pair with colourful, tropical sundresses in the summer.

I was lucky enough to be given one more brooch for Christmas from my parents, bringing my Erstwilder x Pete Cromer brooch collection up to five. I was given The Sweet Sugar Glider brooch, and it's utterly adorable, just like the animals it's based on. It's a simple design compared to most of the others in the range, with it's head, body, and tail made from simple shapes in light, medium, and dark grey marbled resins, and little splashes of pink bubble resins on its face and feet, but that just proves less can be more. It's such a cute brooch, and has so much character I could happily wear it with everything.

Erstwilder and Pete Cromer also launched a range of Essentials stud earrings back in December, made from some of the resins they used to create the brooches so they can be mixed and matched together. They look just as awesome with other Erstwilder jewellery or worn on their own, too. My parents got me the purple glitter resin studs for Christmas, and they're so pretty. They're a lovely dark pink-lilac purple in colour with pink glitter flecks in the resin, and they compliment the Gouldian Finch brooch perfectly. I have a lot of pink and purple Erstwilder brooches they match well, too. I've already got so much wear out of these earrings, and like my other Erstwilder heart studs, I just can't stop wearing them. 

I also received a pair of Erstwilder heart-shaped drop earrings from the 'rents for Christmas- the red heart chunky glitter resin drop earrings. These earrings aren't part of the Pete Cromer collection, but were released alongside the Christmas collection 'All Wrapped Up' back in November. They're made from a glitter resin with chunky flakes of metallic scarlet glitter on a a plain black background which peeks through between the glitter. They're more red than black, but it hasn't shown well in my photo. The hearts are quite big, but the resin is nice and light, so they don't feel heavy or hurt your ears when you've been wearing them a while, which is great. I think they're really funky, and they're great statement pieces for nights out and special occasions like Christmas and Valentine's Day. I have a red ripple resin pair from another collection, too, and I'm really impressed with the quality of their earrings- especially considering how inexpensive they are.



Most of the Pete Cromer brooch collection sold out on the day it was released, but there are a few other designs still available- mostly kangaroos and dingos- which you can shop via Erstwilder and their stockists around the world. If the earrings have caught your eye, you'll be glad to know there are lots of designs still in stock. You can find the Pete Cromer Essentials here and the Christmas Essentials here, and follow the previous link to shop the collections via their stockists.

I'm so impressed with my little collection, and couldn't recommend these collections to you more.

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Wednesday Wish List

Here are a few things on my wish list this week.

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La Vidriola's new 'Home, Sweet Home' acrylic jewellery collection is one of the cutest collections I've seen in ages. It features brooches and necklaces in a wide variety of designs centred around pets, crafts, and the home, and these are just some of my favourites. I especially love the Bright Cat Tree (#1) and My House is a Jungle (#3) statement necklaces; the amount of detail to both is incredible.

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Vendula London have just launched their new collections for S/S20, and I really love their new Seaside Souvenirs collection. The designs are so cute! Just look at the scruffy dog in his little sailor hat! I can't help thinking how perfect a bag from this range would be for my holiday to Cornwall this September... and all those future visits I know I'll take. I may just have to save up for my favourite piece, the backpack (#4), which can also be turned in to a grab bag and cross body bag with it's detachable strap. Maybe I'll need a matching purse, too?

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I'm in love with this ivy green doctor's bag from the Cambridge Satchel Company. It's way out of my budget, of course, but it doesn't hurt to dream. If green isn't your thing, it also comes in nine different colours from classic black to champagne.

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And last but not least, I'm pretty smitten with these Moomin wallets from House of Disaster. They're just so darn cute! The Moomins was one of my favourite cartoons growing up, so I can never resist anything Moomin-shaped.

If you'd like to see what else I have my beady little eyes on at the moment, check out my wish list boards on Pinterest. You can also find all previous Wednesday Wish List posts here for similar inspiration.

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Four Years With Rosie

On Sunday, we celebrated four years with Rosie, our Tibetan terrier.

Four years!!

I can't believe it's been four years (and four days) since I went out to the breeder's in rural Cheltenham, and brought our tiny ten week old puppy home for the first time. It only feels like a year or two at most. The time has flown... yet, at the same time, it also feels like Rosie has been a part of the family forever. Isn't it funny how pets can reshape and redefine your life in such a short space of time?

Having Rosie in my life is so normal now, I can barely remember what life was like without her in it. Was there really a time when I didn't have a shadow whenever I ate, someone hogging three quarters of my bed during the day, or a paw jabbing me in the stomach / chest / arm pit while I sat on the sofa watching TV? Did a time actually exist when I didn't have someone to bark at every cat, squirrel, and tall head daring to move along the perimeter of the garden fence and alert me to harmless passersbys? Nope, doesn't sound right. I honestly have no idea how we ever got by without her. The house must have been so lonely without the sound of her nails clicking on the kitchen floor, her collar jingling from a good scratch, and the sound of her snoring softly on the sofa.

I would miss all those things if she wasn't here. 

My dog is the best. 

I was going to write about what Rosie means to me, how she's helped me cope with my chronic illnesses, and how much she makes me smile, but I'm not sure what I can say that I haven't already covered in previous 'Gotcha Day' posts. I thought I'd spare you a repeat of the same recycled stories and sentiments, and instead share some facts about Rosie aged four, along with some of my favourite photos of her from the last twelve months. I know I'll enjoy looking back at the photos and observations later on. If you do want to hear my sentimental stories about her, though, check out my Two Years With Rosie post.

Rosie Aged Four

♥ Hates cats and squirrels with the fire of a thousand suns.

♥ Her favourite toys are tennis balls, especially if they squeak and / or are falling apart.

♥ Equally happy with a sock, hankerchief, or a shoe, should the opportunity arise to steal one. (Even though she knows she isn't allowed to steal one).

♥ Loves soft toys, but only until she rips the squeaker out. Then they're dead to her.

♥ Would sell her soul for a belly rub. Back rubs welcome, too. The only condition for belly rubs is she must always keep a paw on you at all times.

♥ Hates having her face stroked. Will actually grab your hand with both paws and push it away, usually towards her belly.

♥ Loves cuddling up to people on the sofa. I love it when she gets all cuddly, rests her head on my knee, rolls on to her back, and just gazes up at me.

♥ Still likes to lie, sit, and sleep on top of the sofa like a cat.

♥ Also sits on the sofa like a person, with a leg draped over the arm rest.

♥ Hates being picked up almost as much as she hates cats.

♥ Wants to make friends with everybody. She always cries when she can't meet every person who comes to the door.

♥ Likes to smother you with kisses on the face (whether you like it or not) and groom your hands and arms.

♥ Her favourite pastime, besides sleeping, is playing fetch. As soon as my Mum gets home from work, she will always bring her a tennis ball and demand a game- whether my Mum wants to play or not.  It's so cute.

♥ When she stays at the kennels, she is sometimes put in with anxious dogs to make them feel less scared, and always helps bring them out of their shells. (Which amazes me as while she is chilled and content, she can be quite nervous, too- especially in new situations).

♥ The kennels also tried her in some amateur agility during an agility event, and she was the fastest of the group. Unsurprising, as she can run like the wind.

♥ Scared of fireworks, loud gusts of wind, the hoover, my bedroom curtains, and my TV ariel.

♥ Hates my phone and will usually turn away when you try to take a photo of her, unless you hold up a toy or treat behind the lens.

♥ When she is let out in to the garden, she always takes a toy or treat with her for the road.

♥ If you present multiple bags of treats to her and ask her to choose 'which one?', she will sniff them all in turn and pick one by hitting it with her paw.

♥ Her favourite treats are The Dog Deli Duck / Chicken Sausage Slices. She goes crazy for them. Will also bite your fingers off for Nature's Menu Real Meaty Treats.

♥ Loves gnawing on a good Nylabone, but can actually chew through some of them.

♥ Oddly, she loves sweetcorn. Last time we had a barbecue, she was more interested in the corn on the cob than the burgers on our plates.

♥ It turns out, she doesn't like foxes. We had a fox appear in the garden twice lately, and both times she went absolutely ballistic. (She was safely inside). I've never heard her bark so furiously before.

♥ Sleeps in the weirdest positions, often with her front legs rigid in the air.

♥ She loves being outside in the garden and would stay out there all day if we let her.

♥ Always manages to hunt down the biggest stick she can find to drag down the garden and gnaw on while lying on the garden bench.

♥ Sighs loudly, like a person, if you annoy her. 

♥ My Dad overheard a little girl call Rosie 'the pirate doggy' (because of the black patch of fur over her eye), which was the cutest thing. Rosie will forever more be known as The Pirate Doggy, and 'Long John Rosie.'

And that is four year old Rosie in a nut shell.

She's a weird little goofball, but an adorable one, too, and I wouldn't change her for the world. (Okay, maybe I'd be happy with a little less barking). She's brought so much to my life over the last four years, and even when she's being a pain in the butt, she still manages to brighten up even the worst days. I'm so glad to have her in my life. Shes's the best.

Excuse my extremely swollen arthritic hand in this shot.

If you'd like to see photos of Rosie as an adorable teeny tiny puppy on the day we brought her home, I posted some puppy photos on my Instagram on Sunday. You can also find more Rosie puppy posts linked below with plenty of puppy photo spam.

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