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This is bang on. For every influencer in Dubai I’ve unfollowed, I have replaced them with a dog Instagram account instead. X

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Yes! This thoroughly pisses me off. This entitled view that rules/laws don’t apply to everyone, especially if you can throw money at it and somehow dodge accountability by taking multiple covid tests so you can carry on doing whatever the hell you want cos ‘you’ve got a negative test’! Grrr!

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Thank you for writing this. Nailed is, as always. And thanks for the pic of Barney. We all need a Barney right now.

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Well said that gal! I’m 50 and have 2 daughters 21 &18....(all the big numbers happened in 2020😞)...I’m old (50 is a big number .. in my head I’m still 27) I’m my own person finally... long journey of course....So am not swayed by the instagram lifestyle ...but tortured that my daughters have been very much so..... it’s the saddest thing ever to watch... I questioned my parenting skills.. myself.. how could that happen.....thankfully they are finding themselves and are more involved in actual real life...: as you can probably see I’m an amateur at this ... but thanks for the space to say my dribble 🙄

Keep on keeping on

Peace and love

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Amazing Bella. Beautiful writing

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Another superb account that beautifully sums up how I feel about all the things. Although I've always put Ringo above Paul. Peace and Love ✌

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Loved this , and the influencer impression, brilliant as always

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Thank you thank you THANK YOU. I have felt as though I have gone out of my mind recently and that I am the only one at home. I’ve wanted to stomp on my phone as I see people ‘promoting’ abroad. I haven’t stomped ...but the urge is there. Thank you Bella xx

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I love this piece of writing so much, I’ve only recently recognised that you are an author; I’ve clearly had my head elsewhere, but yes I can’t wait to get your new book! I look forward to reading many more of these.

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This resonated so much! It made me go through my insta and delete all of these people! In the future I'll only follow people who inspire me or make me laugh. Thanks for being a sane voice through these strange time!

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Yes! Exactly this. You’ve been such a sane voice throughout this last year Bella even if you don’t always feel it. Thank you

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Brilliant piece. Thank you for the book recommendation too x

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Brilliant this Bella x

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Couldn’t agree more... this is bang on ... thank you ... more Barney pics please ♥️

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Fantastic Bella, needed that tonight... keep them coming ❤️

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❤️

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