New kid

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Hi there!!
I'm new in the blog-a-sphere and wanted to say hello! Although I'm not sure what I will write here or how often, I want to send love and light to all of you!!! 

 I spend most of my time playing with yarn and crochet hooks and watching movies. It's a rough gig, but somehow I manage to persevere. Haha ;)

 My newest addition is my spirit animal Seymour the Snail here. 

I will have to try to remember that I made this blog and I'll stop back again soon to share more from my nest!!! xo

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