Monday, January 17, 2011

Blue Monday - Bluest Day of the Year!

Welcome! It's Blue Monday! Come and play! For instructions, just click here.

Visit other Blue participants by clicking on their links.
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Today is the BLUEST DAY OF THE YEAR! No joke! According to my EXTENSIVE research, the formula is:
\frac{[W + (D-d)] \times T^Q}{M \times N_a}

where weather=W, debt=d, time since Christmas=T, time since failing our new year’s resolutions=Q, low motivational levels=M and the feeling of a need to take action=Na.

This date allegedly falls on the third Monday of January.


Since we're here to celebrate all things BLUE, so...

Spend some time with your friends. You might make some new friends by visiting our BLUE participants.


I leave you with a Big Blue smile.

Happy Blue Monday!


Blue Monday Participants
1. mizhelle
2. Mylene
3. Sarah@Blogging While Waiting
4. Lani in Taipei
5. Dena Es
6. Sheila "Pirate Parade"
7. Spice Up Your Life
8. Nostalgic Marveling
9. imriz
10. LaVoice
11. Anne Fannie
12. Rinkly Rimes
13. Pie
14. shengkay's journal
15. 50 and Loving Life
16. Jan, A Tapestry of Life
17. Mary@OnePerfectBite
18. Sweet Nothings
19. Carpe Diem Sweden
20. Fighter
21. Melandria's Musings
22. Eden, Australia
23. ETC
24. Lesley
25. Shy@Milestones
26. Life is a Battle
27. Andy - Almost All Blue
28. Cricket
29. Yami
30. Cat		31. Anni/Sweden
32. anemonen,Swe
33. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
34. Shabby Pink World-Fun Gumball Display
35. Fe's Journey of life
36. Becky K.
37. Ella Maes-Vintage Snow Items
38. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
39. Come Sail Away!
40. eileen, md
41. Filipino- Nette
42. Naomi @ Sweet Life
43. Mrs. M @ TLC
44. Cindy @ Custom Comforts
45. Reach Beyond Limits
46. Donnie
47. hapzydeco
48. Melynda@Moms Sunday Cafe
49. Winter Blues
50. Mom's Place
51. Dorincard: King, and Boxing King
52. Conghaile Cottage
53. "Blue" Aegean Sea
54. Belle
55. Little World of Fun
56. Wifey10-United Kingdom
57. Sandi @ the WhistleStop Cafe
58. Savannah Granny
59. Elaine 's home
60. gengen		61. Joy- Books and Life
62. Owen & Amelias Mummy
63. Ann @ Tin and Sparkle
64. Loui♥
65. nannykim
66. Joan
67. The Tablescaper
68. Sherry
69. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
70. Terry
71. Lillianna - Sweden (photoblog)
72. Kathy Matthews
73. Fifi Flowers
74. Dhemz
75. Anette74Norway
76. Dixie in French Lique
77. Debbie at The Paint Splash
78. Blue Crocks
79. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA, 2nd entry
80. Scribbler
81. Manang Kim,USA
82. cindy
83. Mozi Esmé
84. Joahna Vern, Philippines
85. Create with Joy - Behold The Turtle
86. Sue
87. Blue Blue Table
88. A picture in time
89. Cacai M.

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67 comments:

  1. MariceJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    wow! thats nice to know. Cool trivia!

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  2. MyleneJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Let us celebrate then :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Cute...seriously? Love it ....

    HaPpY bLuE mOnDaY!
    Sarah

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  4. ☺lani☺January 17, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Happ bluest day of the year! :)

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  5. Dena E's BlogJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Hey Sweet Lady,,this is looking real smiley at your post... BLUE too I noticed ;0)
    Blessings in your new week ~~~Hugs Dena

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  6. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Time to celebrate!

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally, and thanks for hosting. That's some interesting trivia you shared with us, and I think we can counteract any negative blues with all of our positive ones.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  7. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I love the bLue Smile!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    i'm joining the celebration here on a lovely blue monday:)))

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  9. Fashion MommaJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally!

    My Blue Monday.

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  10. ShengkayJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    happy blue monday sally!..

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  11. JanJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Hi Sally, it used to be the 4th Monday of January, and now it is the 3rd... must be some logic there. Lovely blue pics as always.

    By the way, I posted from a new team blog "50+ and Loving Life" .... but the + didn't take.... we learn something new every day.

    Have a great Blue Monday and a great week.
    Hugs,
    Jan

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  12. Mary BergfeldJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Sally, you have the dead half of the math world rolling in their graves with that equation :-). You go girl! Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    :-)

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally!

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  14. EdenJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Happy Bluest Day of the Year!

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  15. ☆Mama Ko☆January 17, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Hi Ms. Sally you always amazed me with your creativity and intelligent post for Blue Monday. Let's celebrate and happy blue Monday to you

    http://www.jnjmilestones.com/2011/01/mymblue-monday-birthday-blues.html

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  16. gennyJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    happy bluest of the year Sally! mine is up, happy BM!cheers!

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  17. Gypsea NurseJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Happy Blue Sally! Pretty cool info there! Hope you have a great week!
    Smiles~
    Cricket

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  18. YamiJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, Ms. Sally. :)

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  19. AnniJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    I just love my blue-loving friends!

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  20. anemonenJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Yes let´s celebrate!

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  21. BeverlyJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Very clever post, Sally. You certainly made me smile.

    Happy Blue Monday.♥

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  22. FexJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    thank's for the nice information Sally...Happy Blue Monday


    http://www.rem-fe.com/2011/01/blue-monday-store-background.html

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  23. Becky K.January 17, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I'm back! After a long dry spell of Blue items....
    It is good to be back.

    I put your link in the text of the post....

    Hope things are going well for you, Sally! And that you had a very delightful Christmas and New Years.

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  24. Coralie Cederna JohnsonJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Your new blog banner is spectacular! And the friendship "blues" are terrific.
    Happy Blue Monday, friend!
    Coralie

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  25. JeanneJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Good morning dear Sally, Today I carried over yesterday's post. It is something I really liked so I just left it to share for another day.

    Your post today gave me a big smile. That is a very interesting formula. I will let Bill see this because he is a walking math formula. He will get a kick out of this one. Loved your pics and especially your big blue smile.
    Hugs. Jeanne

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  26. JunnethJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Please count me in! Let's celebrate cheers!

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  27. eileeninmdJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Cute post, Sally! It's time to celebrate, HAPPY BLUE MONDAY!!!

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  28. •°°• IcyBC •°°•January 17, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    That was cute post, Sally! It made me smile..with a big blue smile :-)

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  29. DonnieJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    That is so cute. I'm never blue when I spend Monday with you and all the other Blue Beauties.

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  30. LaJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I was thinking...if today is the bluest day of the year, then tomorrow marks the beginning of an emotional upswing. Woohoo! :o)

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally!

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  31. artis1111January 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I like the blue smile!!! HAVE A GREAT BLUE DAY !!!Kathy

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  32. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!January 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Hello Sally, it really is a Monday! Could you please fix # 48, it's not bean soup, it is a delicious blueberry breakfast cake. The link works, the title is just leftover linky stuff. Thanks so much and Happy Blue Monday.

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  33. SueJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Well, It might be the bluest day of the year, but I'm not feeling blue- I'm on my way to changing a lot of things about myself and things around the house and I feel pretty darn good. Now if I could just get going on some of these projects, I'd be feelin' even better! :-)

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  34. DorincardJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Nice, funny post, Sally! I like the Na! :D :D :D

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  35. Erica (Irene)January 17, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    "Happy Blue Monday" Sally and enjoy your Bluest Day of the year!!!!

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  36. Wifey10January 17, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I like the global friends..lovely! Thanks for hosting Sally! Godbless

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  37. Savannah GrannyJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Sally, I think I am on here today. I have changed my overall blog look. Blue of course and I had identified my tribute to blue within my giveaway post. Hope everything works well this time. Thanks for hosting. Hugs, Ginger

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  38. ElaineJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    A hapy smiling blue Monday to you sally

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  39. MomgenJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    then let us celebrate.. Happy blue Monday.

    Mine is here

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I do have trouble with the "winter blues" due to the lack of color and light this time of year. I posted some tips about "Help for the winter blues" here last week:
    http://barbarah.wordpress.com/2011/01/11/help-for-the-winter-blues/

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  41. joyh82January 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Well these posts will help to make it less Blue or more Blue depending how we look at it ...lol
    Joy at Books and Life

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  42. Loui♥January 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Hi Sally!
    what a delightful and funny post!
    brightened my day!!
    warmest hugs..
    Loui♥

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  43. AnnJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Love this share today Sally. The blue smily face is so cute and cheery. Happy to have all my Blue Monday Friends.
    Ann

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  44. nannykimJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Well, I have been blue today but it is because I have to trust God and not myself during many random and weird and stressful trials that fell today!

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  45. The TablescaperJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    One can tell when the bluest day of the year is???? Thanks for hosting.

    - The Tablescaper

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  46. SalmagundiJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Loved the equation. That's me - "Na - I don't want to take any action"! I just love sitting in my chair and reading this time of the year. How about you? Sally

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  47. TerryJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Howdy Sally
    Happy Blue Monday
    Thank you for bringing us all together to share the joy
    of happy faces :)
    May the rest of your week bring you as much happiness as you gift to us on Blue Monday !
    Hugs from Texas
    Until next time
    Happy Trails

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  48. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Hi Sally,

    I saw that on the news this morning!

    Thanks for hostessing Blue Monday. I hope that you have a wonderful week.

    Kathy

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Sally - this is my first time to participate in Blue Monday. Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog today.

    I'm going to choose to be happy in spite of this Blue Monday. :)

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  50. Fifi FlowersJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  51. DhemzJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    hahaha...pretty clever Sally! I like it....happy blue monday to you!

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  52. IndyWest DiscipleshipWalkJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Hmm, no wonder I'm having a blue day. Blessings, Debbie

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  53. DixieJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Hi Sally... thought I'd jump back into blogging by joining you for Blue Monday today... we'll see how much time I have to offer.. but you know you're one of my favorites! hugs! Dixie

    ps... just read your latest book review.. I'll go back to leave a comment... ;)

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  54. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Been wanting to do your blue Monday for a while. Thanks for hosting.

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  55. Sara ChapmanJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Ha ha ha ha. You are so not kidding!

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  56. ScribblerJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I wish I were at that resort or wherever it is in the top photo! Some blue water and palm trees would make me pretty happy right now.

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  57. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Thanks for hosting a fab linky party, Sally :)

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  58. Savannah GrannyJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Thanks sweet Smiling Sally. Next week I promise big, big blue. Hugs, Ginger

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  59. LVJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Sally, you are so clever with your Blue Monday ideas. This one is real neat one.

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  60. CindyJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    You know so many facts and details about so many things, Sally. Very nice.

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  61. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Thank you thank you for fixing the link. Don't know what I did. Still learning.

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  62. Create With JoyJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I'll have to remember that for next year - great piece of trivia Sally. Happy Blue Monday!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

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  63. Inger-MJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Love the friends circle!
    Happy Blue Monday :-)

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  64. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Wow.. you're so fast Sally.. great! I was about to put a comment here and I just found out you commented on mine first. Thanks! Thanks for visiting my CSJ Blue Monday: Cars and Curtains!

    Happy bluest Monday of the year! Cheers!

    It's me,
    Cacai M.

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  65. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love that BIG BLUE SMILE...thanks for the visit Sally.

    Happy BM

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  66. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)January 19, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I'm smilin' my biggest smile for ya...sorry...no blue.

    I did think of ya when I was in Texas last week for my Dad's memorial service.

    My sis brought in these hideous blue dyed daises to tie to the balloon strings to let go durin' the 21 gun salute. She asked me to tie them and my hands were morphed into blue Smurf hands. I was to speak in just a few minutes and I had brilliant blue hands. (Sorry I didn't get a pic...I was in a panic) I ended up usin' bleach and a scrub brush to make me human again. I was thinkin' the whole time..."Sally would love this!!!"

    God bless and have a marvelous week sweet gal! :o)

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  67. PicketJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Hey you!!!! How on earth are you? I hope the New year has started off good for you...I know you won't believe this.but I was passing by a yard sale on the side of the road and this 'blue' object caught my eye...yeah I know...me...blue...anywho...I had to turn around and go take a closer look..it was a beautiful glass door top of a small cabinet...I just knew it would be perfect hanging on my wall in the living room...only $10!!! I love it!!! lol Who knew...me with blue!!!! lol Love ya Sally...take care...Picket!!

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