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YES!! Party Link Live – Love Thing Valentine Blog Bash and Mingle… Join the fun!

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You are welcome to our Valentine Blog Bash.

Just make yourself comfortable.

Refreshments are nicely arranged down the page. Drinks, Chocolates, Cakes, Donuts and so much more. 🙂

This video had me cracking.

You can crack your Poetic Prowess by taking part in continuing this tag along poem below. The full poem will be published on my Tuesday’s Trivia with every part attributed to the contributor. So here goes…

Her eyes shone with tears

That clung to her lashes

She glanced at the ring

It’s twinkles brought back flashes

Okay, so here are the rules of partying and mingling.

  1. You must mix and mingle with others. Don’t be a wall flower. Go say hello to someone and you can participate in the Tag a poem up above.
  2.  Please leave your blog link or post link in the comment box below along with an introductions.
  3. It’s one link per comment, but come back as often as you’d like, that way it’s easier to focus on a link at a time for others.
  4. Please reblog, spread the word of the party like butter, or like, share on Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Facebook, etc. Tell your family, friends,  bloggingneighbours, even your blogging pets.
  5. Have fun, it’s a great way to find bloggers and have them find you.
  6. Please show some love. Reblog this post. It helps all of us! The more people that see and participate in it, the more potential new follows! So, share and share voraciously!

There we have it. Since all the rules have been clearly explained, have fun and make the most of it 🙂

Thank you for coming to my party and supporting my blog. You rock.

© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha.

‘In my place, when you call for a party, you don’t skimp. Our hospitality is legendary. We even have jollof rice and gifts. Just help yourself to a fluffy teddy, a bouquet of flowers and a gift pack.’ You are welcome 🙂

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A wordsmith with a vivid imagination, an eager mind and a burning desire to carve out tales. As I journey with my muse to that land of all possibilities and self discovery, I hope my personal evolution will serve as a beacon of inspiration for anyone who chooses to stop by.

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      4. I have looked everywhere for the comment you sent me that had Jacqueline’s blog party link in it and I can’t find it. I think WP deleted it out of my blog. Would you mind sending it to me again?

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    3. No problem. You sit in one corner, and we shall all come round and strike up a conversation with you. 🙂
      “Hey, you.. i know you 😛 oh yeah, aren’t you the one who hosts that amazing flash fiction challenge – the one I participated in once. You know, since then my stupid brain has been in deactivated mode. Shall participate again soon. The photo prompts you give are amazing btw. I do come round often and I always read Jahnavi’s entry.
      Here’s have a sip of my watermelon juice. Let’s go check out the terrace .. the view is amazing.

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  3. my contribution to your poem:
    as the band struck a tune….
    was it too soon?
    the cat crossed their path quickly
    And then it was time for giggling

    have no idea what was before this, feel free to edit rearrange my part, the cheese looks good above please? thanks!’

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      1. you have a clone to run this while you zzzz, just kidding, you probably party all night party like its 1999, okaaay too much coffee, back to blogs, and to try to find the link for the gal new to pix and links and blogging we had that in 101 Somewhere…………:D

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    4. Just dropping by to say hi and adding that Priceless Joy is awesome (and totally priceless!) Without her and the Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers challenge, I wouldn’t have met half the bloggers I know! So thanks 🙂

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    6. Wow, you’re really good with flash fiction – I didn’t realise there are so many challenges around! I’ll be back to read more when not partying so hard 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙂

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  7. Hi Jacqueline,
    I am loving this music! Nothing virtual about this great song! Thanks for having me!
    Hi Everyone,
    I am Janice. I offer blogging tips to bloggers. Suggestions for engaging readers, improving content, and increasing traffic are waiting for you at my site.
    Here is the kind of post you will find on my site:
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    I also hold regular blogging events. Thanks again!
    Janice

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    1. Fantastic! You are here. I hope you are enjoying my music *turn up your volume a bit and get to the dance floor* Meanwhile, don’t forget to leave the link to your blog so others can trail back to you easily 🙂

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    3. I agree the video was really funny. I can’t decide whether it would be to offensive or more relieving to have everyone be that honest where love nice concerned!

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  14. *Swissh…sheeeh….*

    *Flying Superman*

    *Lands in Dubai*

    Glad to be here.

    The party took off so soon which is a great thing. I like the Jollof rice and dodo. Thanks Jacq.
    I will definitely meet and greet. I see Priceless joy and Janice Wald.

    Oh no… 139 Comments already. I really need to catch up. I’ll send my poetry later.

    oh my! I’m rambling…I just love parties. Here’s my blog site http://bookyglover.wordpress.com/

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    2. Hi Deb, you should try the Salmon too. And the chocolates and the desserts and the fresh juices. Oh ok, you already did. uhmmm… uh… (awkard silence as Deb stares at me wondering who this mad woman is) Oh Ok… let’s just dance. 😀

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      2. Heyyy!!! Gimme that clown hat back. Get your own .. it’s right over there beside the face painting. YOU of all people should know! No! I don’t want the Cupid Mask, thank you very much!
        (Thank you :D)

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      10. I am definitely drunk…on watermelon juice. Not even finishing my sentences. I was saying I am a very shy dancer. But on the dance floor, when everyone is drunk and moving awkwardly, I seem to blend in 😀 so I am not so shy then

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      12. Oh and there is karaoke too. Psst. … the host only doesn’t know what all is there. That reminds me I have to go hide the Salmon before it finishes

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    2. Hi Oluseye, the food is great, isn’t it. Yummmm…mmmm..mmm… I love your specs. Listen, do you want to try the Karaoke. I am a terrible singer. but hey, who is listening ! 😀

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  19. Jollof rice! *yay* Everyone else can have the fancy cheeses, as long as I get jollof and cake.

    I’m Toby and this is my first blog party. I write about life experiences from my viewpoint of being a young black woman carving a path through life. Check me out at my blog, Toby’s Words.

    Off to mingle!

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      2. Take away! This is so great. 😀
        I really like your blog. I don’t have kids (yet) but I can definitely see how your words and tips will encourage moms everywhere. I barely have time to blog alone, I can’t imagine doing it with kids!

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    2. Great pictures, I love how the colors are so vibrant! I’ve tried taking pictures at an aquarium before and it didn’t turn out so well because of dirty glass…

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  23. Hi Sis,

    Ah! I hope I am not late o! I was stuck in Lagos traffic on my way here, you know how it is.

    I can smell the delicious jollof rice, I hope there’s some left for me. This occasion is beautifully catered, you can always count on a Nigerian lady to throw the best party. 😀

    I am off to do some mingling, the guests look so interesting, and the ladies look so pretty in their colourful sky-scraping geles.

    Lovely idea. Well done!

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      1. Hi Toby,

        Thank you so much for your kind compliment.

        Ah! I used to wish that I could sew too and then I decided to learn. Like most vocational skills, practice makes perfect. 🙂

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      3. Sigh. I was going to learn, even got an electric sewing machine and tried out a few stitches. Life got in the way though, and the machine ended up back in its carton.
        How long would you say it took you to become so good at sewing? How many hours a day did you practice?

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      4. I took a formal six-month training course in pattern drafting about 3 years ago. I learned about the foundations of dress making and the construction process..

        To be honest, the “University of Google” has also been the most helpful with regards to improving my understanding of the finer details of sewing.

        Also, writing a blog about DIY sewing means I must have at least one sewing project on my table once a month, which gives me room to polish my techniques even more.

        I’ll recommend this book, it really helped me during my beginner phase: ‘Dress Pattern Designing; The Basic Principles of Cut and Fit’ by Natalie Bray

        You can also check out the “How to sew” section on my blog, there are some useful links there.

        Let me know if you have any more questions. 🙂

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    1. Hi Silvia, I don’t have a husband. I hate cooking. I love to read too. That’s just one thing we agree on. My favourite book is If Tommorrow Comes. Currently reading Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite-Runner.
      Let’s start asking everyone their favourite books. 🙂 😀

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      2. Yeah, I love books too. They’re amazing right? I never heard of that book. I can’t say I have a favourite book, maybe Jane Eyre, have you read it?
        I read now For whom the bell tolls-Hemingway.

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      3. Oh, if you haven’t read it yet, then you should. It’s by Sidney Sheldon. Haven’t yet read Jan Eyre or Hemingway but plan to very soon

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    2. Your food photos are amazing! Can you please come to my house? I don’t love to cook, but I love to eat. I cook out of necessity of needing to eat – but its always better when someone else cooks it!! I do have a husband, but he probably wishes he was married to you or someone else who loves to cook! You have a new follower! Reading the Power of Habit right now.

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      1. Your comment was very funny 🙂 . The thing is I didn’t love to cook until 3 years ago, when I had too. And then I started and I can’t stop. It calms and relaxes me :).

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      3. Don’t wait, it will not change the fact that you don’t like cooking. Make some meal you love, or try making some meal your husband loves 🙂 If love is the first and most important ingredient, you will do great :). I didn’t cook NOTHING until my mom had gone in another country to work and I had to cook. I was 21. it was 5 years ago, not 3, but you get the point. Start with something simple and something you like to eat 🙂

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    2. Hi Alixa,
      I am one of the new ones. I am a writer, trying to be creative. Does stupid wise-cracks that make no sense and serve no purpose other than inducing a cringe qualify as creative?
      No? Damn! Headed your way soon to read the stories 🙂

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      2. I will. I promise. (Hic).I am still partying away. (Hic) I think I am drunk on watermelon juice. (Hic) Is that even possible? (Hic)

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  30. Hi, I’m having trouble on the IPad but it’s okay. Plus, I was stuffing my face with some of Jacqueline’s delicious cupcakes. They are the best especially for lunch. If you enjoy blogs that are multi-faceted come take a look at my blog. I participate in flash fiction and write fiction of my own. Check out my latest chapter from my novel, How Was Last Night For You here: https://mandibelle16.wordpress.com/2016/02/07/16-how-was-last-night-for-you-talises-remaining-past-and-future-vegence/

    But I also write non-fiction and write about my life and experiences, and I’m also into poetry. I think poetry is the easiest for me. Check out ‘Submerged, here:https://mandibelle16.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/poem-wrapped-poetry-submersion/

    I also happen to love beauty and fashion so you can take a look at a couple of my recent posts having to do with Mineral makeup and what to do when you destroy your nails from shellac or Gel nails and their removal!

    Thanks Jacqueline for the party. I swear you spiked this punch!

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      2. Here’s my try to add to your wonderful poem:

        She couldn’t conceive,
        He’d bought such a rock,
        It was bought with his love,
        In his love, she believed.

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      5. My wife suggested if you changed the order it will rhyme better 😉

        He’d bought such a rock,
        She couldn’t conceive,

        It was bought with his love,
        In his love, she believed

        I am sure it was meant that way 😀

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  37. I am so late…I was a bit tickled to see that it’s already valentines day where you are Jackie. You are literally one day ahead of us here in the US. I keep forgetting that. Hope everyone is enjoying the party as I’m sure you’re a very entertaining and gracious hostess! 😀

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    1. Yay! lady T . Welcome to the party though it’s past midnight here and I will be shooing off soon. Enjoy the refreshment and the dancing. Turn up you computer volume for the music and please don’t forget to leave your blog’s link so others can follow it back to your base. Thanks my dear 🙂

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    2. Hi Tasha,

      This lovely party is an all-nighter, the later you arrive the better. 😀

      Jackie does throw the best parties. So, grab some food and then come to the dance floor.

      Happy Valentine’s!

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  41. Hi ya’ll I am Annette! First let me thank our hostess Jacqueline for the wonderful party! Next just fyi the computer repair man will be here today so I will be on and off here and there. Ok, on with about me basics. I am 47 years old with 3 grown sons and 2 grandkids. I started my blog on a cell phone via a app I thought was a journaling tool. I continued using the app and started getting followers and I was hooked. Expressing myself in my blog is awesome. The love I feel from fellow bloggers is tremendous and heart warming. I write about a lot of things I try and keep it positive and upbeat but sometimes I vent too. Mainly my focus is self improvement. I want to learn everything I can about all things related to self improvement I can. I have some neat things planned for my followers to interact with me and my fictional writing attempts. I am off now to look at as many blogs here as I can before computer guy arrives. Here is my link

    http://nananette1969@wordpress.com

    Happy Valentine’s day to all!

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    2. Hi Annette,

      I am pleased to meet you, I love the way you introduced yourself.

      It’s a wonderful party, here’s some chocolate cake that I wrapped up for the computer repair man, it will put a smile on his face. 😀

      Happy Valentine’s day!

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    4. Hi Annette. Welcome. The Salmon’s over and so are the drinks. There’s is face painting and karaoke and the live music of course! Why is the floor rotating? HUH?!!!!

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      1. LOL!!! Had problems with my transportation today LOL (computer) the mechanic was suppose to be here because it still has warrentee on it…..(computer) I just pooped in for a second and seen about 4 people and that is as far as my car would take me. Engine just froze!!!! Mechanic never showed so on my mimi coupe (cell) and I found out from driving that I need glasses…..LOL

        Fixing to head over to Jacquelines again…..

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  44. Hello party goers! I’m so excited for this event!! I have some errands and tasks before I can join full force, but I can’t wait to get to meet you all!! So… *I’ll be back!* (especially for some of those yummy goodies) Thank you Miss Jackie for hosting this lovely gathering!!
    –Paula at neveradullbling.com

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      9. Thank you!!!! Flattery will get you everywhere. Here’s the salmon and the cup-cake and the watermelon juice. All for free! 😀

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      3. Oh she totally has. Pssst.. but i havn’t . you want some of that Salmon , you come to me. Just 40 dollars. A bite. 😛 😀

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  46. Hi everyone! What a great way to spend this holiday! I can’t wait to check out some new blogs! I would have been here sooner, but I went to see Deadpool this morning!
    My blog is a fun, young person’s view on a wide array of things: pop culture, life, humour(?) and more. Check it out! http://coolbeans4.wordpress.com/ I hope you enjoy stuff and I’ll see y’all by the tray of chocolates! 🙂

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    1. Hi 🙂 I’ve wanted to see Deadpool since the trailer was released, but cinema is so expensive now.. so I’ll wait for it to come out on Netflix! I thought your post on the R Rating of the movie was very interesting and I will read more of you in the future! 🙂

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      2. That’s awesome! Wish I had that close to my place :3
        Sorry for the long comment I’ve just posted, mostly me rambling 😛

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      5. I nearly said yo! LOL – I’m getting away for the night soon, it’s 3:30am here 🙂 glad you’ve got a tray of chocolates in your hand, yum! thanks 😀

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      8. am I? are you sure? It must be very early morning for you now Jacquie? I hope we weren’t being too noisy 😉 Good morning, I hope 🙂 Soon goodnight for me, but everytime I think I’m about to say goodbye and leave – there’s just another person I really don’t want to miss before I go! I’m in virtualSeattle at the moment- isn’t it wonderful 🙂

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      10. Lol, home again in the blink of an eye 🙂 Now getting offline, before it’s 4am. nite 🙂 I’ll drop by again later. Thankyou so much Jackie, it has been a really nice day and a lot of fun. Met so many interesting bloggers 🙂

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    4. Yo Donovan! I started following your blog. I too am a young person. I remember you from Blogging101 I believe. Or maybe it was 201? Not sure but I know I saw you around! Glad to run into you again!
      YOU’RE SO LUCKY you got to see Deadpool already 😛 Hope that the party is treating you well!

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