The Happiest Day of 2018

Picture taken in Caracas.
Santiago, Chile
December 12, 2018 9:18pm CST
I do remember what was my happiest day of 2018, It was on June 17th, on a Sunday morning when my sister arranged this day by the pool. I haven't told you guys that I love water and also swimming so once I saw the blue water I felt eager to get into it and start swimming like if there wasn't another day to live. It can't be expressed with words. In fact I encourage you people to preserve water and not waste it please! PS: I wish I could post a photo of me in the pool, but I am worried if it breaks any rules in myLot cause I don't know if posting a picture of myself shirtless might break the rules about the nudity stuff, so I will post a pic of my second happiest day of 2018 instead.
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@leny34 (8506)
• Sidoarjo, Indonesia
13 Dec 18
I guess, I can't swim at all, and maybe I need to learn to swim, but the boat behind you is very nice
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• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
Yes, isn't it? It's kind of new that boat over there, that's why I told my friend to shoot the pic there, however it was a little tricky to take it cause there was so much wind that day, and little things used to get stuck between the sunglasses and It was hilarious lol! I had a blast! Thanks for commenting!
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@leny34 (8506)
• Sidoarjo, Indonesia
14 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera yes it's the same, I'm happy to be able to interact with you
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
@leny34 thank you, i am happy you are around, I hope I can read a post by you, i will be in touch!
@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
14 Dec 18
I had swimming lessons but I gave up because I almost drowned in one lesson.
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@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
15 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera my teacher wasn't paying attention and I lost my trust on him.
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
Really? I wish I was your teacher so you would have a better experience. I am so sorry you had such an unpleasant experience. When I was younger I almost drowned too, but once I got older I had the need to learn how to swim so now i am able to.
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
@nela13 In my opinion he did wrong. I haven't been a swim teacher because no one has told me to teach them, however when being a swim teacher they have to make sure that there's a safe environment so all people can feel they're safe. I am so sorry you went through a unpleasant and sort of disappointing moment. I hope that in the future you can be taught by somebody who is well-prepared to teach something so important like swimming is.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
16 Dec 18
Lovely picture and you look very happy!
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
17 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera , You are welcome! Thanks for liking my name.
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• Santiago, Chile
17 Dec 18
@marlina Thank you very much for dropping such a warm comment Marilina. I appreciate it. PS: what really lovely is your name, I am so loving it.
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• Santiago, Chile
18 Dec 18
@marlina Absolutely I am from latin america, and once I saw a soap opera and the female leading role had your name, and I liked it ever since. If I had a daughter I would name her like you. :) Take care lady.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Dec 18
I’m so happy for you! I’m a water baby and love it whether it’s a pool or the ocean. Meanwhile, I love the photo and that boat!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera You’re welcome, and yes, I do swim and splash, and body surf. Lol!
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
@DianneN that's just wow! You always impress me! That's great now I see why you look so great! Swimming is so good for our muscles. :) In fact, I once heard that swimming is a great fat burner, so many people who don't like working out at the gym can go swimming then. :)
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
I am so glad that you feel the same way about water. I wonder, do you swim? Thanks for your compliment on my picture.
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@Ladanger (14578)
• United States
13 Dec 18
I wish i knew how to swim. I can only swim in a 4ft pool because i am 4'11 lol. So swimming is your passion?
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@Ladanger (14578)
• United States
13 Dec 18
@MALUSE i would love to learn. Thanks
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@Ladanger (14578)
• United States
13 Dec 18
@MALUSE great idea.
• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
@Ladanger Yes it is my passion, I love swimming so much! In fact I don't exactly how deep the pool was, but I think it was like 13ft, or something like that. But I swam all the long and i felt so happy. I wish I could come back more often.
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@Moon24 (22396)
• Serbia
13 Dec 18
Nice photo of your second happiest day of this year. Your happiest day sounds very good. I have plan to learn to swim.
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@Moon24 (22396)
• Serbia
14 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera I agree. I think it's nice to know how to swim. Swimming is healthy.
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• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
I wanted to post a pic of me in the pool but I was hesitating so I decided to post this one out! Yeah learning how to swim is very important nowadays who knows you might save somebody's life in the middle of the sea. :)
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
@Moon24 Totally besides don't be afraid of learning, it takes like 4 clases to learn how to swim, it isn't something that hard.
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@sofssu (23662)
15 Dec 18
Glad you had fun.. swimming isn't my strength,.
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@sofssu (23662)
16 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera I just gave up on it after trying.. I am pathetic at it..
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• Santiago, Chile
17 Dec 18
@sofssu You're not pathetic, at least not for me. Anyway it's okay you can always be in the area where people can still touch the floor with their feet and it is enjoyable too to be there.
• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
Why not? Is it because either you don't like it, or you feel you wouldn't succeed at it?
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@Tampa_girl7 (50258)
• United States
15 Dec 18
I also have a great love for water.
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
Marie that's great! I have even considered of becoming a water activist and spread awareness about preserving the water in our world.
@JudyEv (340043)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Dec 18
That is a lovely photo. I'm glad you had such a lovely day at the pool.
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• Santiago, Chile
17 Dec 18
@JudyEv Thanks, Yeah It was fun, I need to come back soon. Thanks for commenting.
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
13 Dec 18
That is amazing. Bucket list of beautiful days.
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• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
Thanks gorgeous!
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
15 Dec 18
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
17 Dec 18
I do not know about that rule or not Jose'. I am glad that you shared this photo too with us and I am glad you had some happy days in 2018. Happy is good!!
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
18 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera The same to you and more and a great life to you and yours too always Jose' you are one good soul in this world I am so glad to know you here.
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• Santiago, Chile
18 Dec 18
@Courage7 Me neither lol. Nonetheless I did not want to take the risk of getting my post banned, that is why I opted to post this image out, which is great and means a good memory too. I hope Courage that 2019 brings the best, not only good health but also long life for us and loved ones. Amen.
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• Santiago, Chile
18 Dec 18
@Courage7 Aww thank you so much. I really enjoy sending good vibes to people, I love making a friendly environment for all of us. I will always be here to talk when you want to. :)
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@debjani1 (7202)
14 Dec 18
I don't know swimming but love to be in water for 3-4 hours. And we did it lots of time.
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
Oh that's great. I mean you don't have to be an expert to get into a pool, there are certain areas in a pool where you can step so you can be just there and have a good time in the water.
@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
15 Dec 18
The photo is gorgeous
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
16 Dec 18
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• Santiago, Chile
16 Dec 18
Aww @Nevena83 thank you so much. Your comment means a lot to me. I had a blast that day! hugs
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@Karenmm (881)
• Nairobi, Kenya
15 Dec 18
Nice picture... hope you loved it and enjoyed it.
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• Santiago, Chile
17 Dec 18
@Karenmm Absolutely. Despite that sometimes I feel down, then I make sure to pick myself up and carry on, we have to self-motivate ourselves if we don't have anybody who does it. :)
• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
I did @Karenmm It was my second happiest day of 2018. In spite that this year hasn't ended yet, that day remains the 2nd happiest day, cause the first one was the day I referred on the post.
@Karenmm (881)
• Nairobi, Kenya
16 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera ooooh that's cool... you should always try to make everyday your happiest day.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
14 Dec 18
That is a great picture and I love the ship.
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• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
@1hopefulman thank you! Yeah I have heard it means something for us, hold on! Yeah it has to do with the colonization hundreds years ago when Spain colonized Venezuela and all that stuff! :S
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@LadyDuck (471547)
• Switzerland
13 Dec 18
Posting a photo of you in the pool does not break the rules, I would break the rules posting my shirtless. Hard to say which has been my happiest day in 2018, it has not been a very good year.
@LadyDuck (471547)
• Switzerland
15 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera Thank you for your words. I lost my mother this year and to the pain the problems of inheritance kept me busy until... yesterday. From now on my days will be better.
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• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
Anna I am so sorry that this year hasn't been as you might have expected, but I promise you next year will be the best ever! Nonetheless You have to work on making it the best year ever, because somehow to make it different depends on us. In my case this year was hard cause I lost a friend who studied with my in college, he was like a brother to me, and he was only 26 years old and passed away, I cried, took some time to figure it out, and kept going. Despite all those tough days I had, I keep thanking God for giving me the opportunity to live another day and allowing me to strive harder to achieve my life goals. Hope this year ends beautifully for you! Thanks for commenting, you're such a cool lady!
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
@LadyDuck I am sure there will be better and calm days ahead. I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away in this year. I really hope you can find calm and hope in God. I think I said this before to somebody else in here, and it was that never forget to talk to your loved ones who passed away, I always make sure to talk to them when i am in solitude, and I assure you they're listening from where they are. Stay strong, and positive, you are such a smart, and good woman. You deserve the best, and when I say it I really mean it. :)
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Dec 18
I love swimming, so I understand how that would make you happy. Your picture is great. I love tall ships.
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Dec 18
@jvicentevalera Swimming gives me the opportunity to socialize. I'm alone 98% of the time.
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• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
Swimming is the best thing to do when you wanna be alone with yourself. It feels like you are in another place. Underwater things are less complicated. LOL Thanks fof your kind comment Valerie! :)
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• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
@just4him Sometimes it is good to be alone, cause you have the chance to communicate with your inner self. However it is healthy to socialize too. In my case I am literally dying to come back to the pool again.
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@Janet357 (75646)
13 Dec 18
No, you wont violate the rules. Swimming? Hmm, thats a thing i cannot do.
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• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
@Janet357 Oh next time I will post a pic of me in the pool then. Why not? Don't be afraid of swimming, nothing can happen in the deep unless there was something evil underwater, if it was the case I wouldn't even dare to swim in such place! LOL i am just kidding, you should try!
@roseannvs (171)
• Philippines
13 Dec 18
Do you know what got my attention? It's the big boat or ship or what ever you called it at the back.
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• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
Ana thanks for commenting! Well, I think most people commented on my post cause that ship behind me stole the attention from me LOL. I will be honest I haven't researched about what It really means that ship over there, but it does have to do with Venezuela being colonized by Spain hundreds years ago, and I think it portraits one of the ships where the colonizers used to travel to get here. :)