It’s A Love Thing 6…Some of the men in my blogging World.

February 8, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha22 Comments

For the next few days till my Valentine Shindig, I will be featuring several blogs a day on one post, as a way of showing some love to fellow awesome and supportive blogger friends of mine.

You can share the fun and the love by sharing the party invitation as much as you can. Bring your Bae, your sweetheart, your neighbourlybloggers, your old lady, your old man, even your dogs and cats are invited.

It’s a way to connect with other bloggers and hey, who knows, you might hit it off with someone 😉

Please share and share alike. Thank you very much.

For today’s features, I am showing some love to the bloggers listed below:

‘Love is patient. Love is kind.’ 1 Cor 13: 4 – 8

Sir Patrick thank you for your kind support and words shared in my blogging life. I appreciate.

Doug, my appreciations for your company in this place.

Sir David, you are a total gem of a grandpa. Thank you for your lovely words and support in this space.

Dave Barclay, I do appreciate interacting with you.

Chape, you are a sport 😉

Kaushal, thank you for being around. My regards.

Ryan, my appreciations for the time you put in visiting me over here.

Nimitode, I enjoy seeing your face and your energy.

Thomas, thank you my friend. My regards.

Paul, thank you for your support.

Wally, thank you Sir for your extended hand of fellowship.

Vincent, my sincere appreciations for being there.

Noirfifre, you have been such a good and steadfast friend. I enjoy our banters and your support. I am glad we met in this space.

‘Walking this path, I have been so blessed to have you all by my side. Thank you very much.’

My regards,

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It’s A Love Thing…Featured Blogs 5

February 7, 2016February 7, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha22 Comments

For the next few days till my Valentine Shindig, I will be featuring several blogs a day on one post, as a way of showing some love to fellow awesome and supportive blogger friends of mine. 1454511643782[1]

It’s a way to connect with other bloggers and hey, who knows, you might hit it off with someone 😉

Please share and share alike. Thank you very much.

For today’s features, I am showing some love to the bloggers listed below:

‘Most of all, let love guide your life.’ Col 3:14

Louise of A fairy mind, has been here, supporting and encouraging over the months. Thank you Louise.

My dear lady bug has been a real trooper over the months of blogging along. Her words always comes across soothing and inspiring, even when she is being as factual as ever.

Smiling away food allergies. When you’ve got a child who has allergies that sometimes scare you, you begin to look for others who swim the same waters and that is how I found smiling away food allergies. Very resourceful and always upbeat with her motivating articles. Thank you.

Deb of bookyglover. I have enjoyed interacting with Deb and love her spirit of support as well as her candid expressions.

Aysabaw, I enjoy our connections. Thank you

Stella of Giggles and tales. There is something about Stella that just draws me. I love her enthusiasm and encouragement. I love her fresh as well as direct outlook in her posts.

Astrid I have totally enjoyed our chats and glad that we connected. Thank you.

Parul a quintessential cook. I find her recipes interesting *especially the Asian ones* since I am in a World with diverse cultures and lots of Asian eateries. Thank you Parul for your kind support.

Sunesiss of Atomic words thank you for being there. I enjoy your company.

Kaylaa of Commonsensegal, smart and motivating. Thank you for being around.

Nadine, I appreciate all your encouraging and kind words in this place. Blessings.

Clarissa always comes across as such a calm soul. Endearing in her supportive way. Thank you Clarissa.

‘Walking this path, I have been so blessed to have you all by my side. Thank you very much.’

My regards,

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It’s A Love Thing…Featured Blogs No. 4

February 6, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha19 Comments

For the next few days till my Valentine Shindig, I will be featuring several blogs a day on one post, as a way of showing some love to fellow awesome and supportive blogger friends of mine.

It’s a way to connect with other bloggers and hey, who knows, you might hit it off with someone 😉

Please share and share alike. Thank you very much.

For today’s features, I am showing some love to the bloggers listed below:

‘Let all that you do, be done in love.’ 1 Cor 16:14

Gradmama Have you been to see her? If you’ve not I think you really should. She is my staunch supporter and such a warm person. You will enjoy her wit and encouragement. Trust me.

Pancake Bunnykins, a sweet soul just as her name implies. She has remained a supportive friend over these months in blogland.

Traveling Rock hopper despite all the pit stops made hopping rocks, she always pops in to say hello and I enjoy her photos from around the World.

Cindy‘s photos are so captivating and keeps me staring at them.

Van I totally enjoy her fresh outlook at topics. Her ponderings also makes me ponder and I always leave her blog feeling good.

Amanpan is an awesome and friendly blogger. Always supportive of her friends and I tell you, you will enjoy her brews and chatter 🙂

Deb In my mind, I call her bright and cheerful Deb. She always has an inspiring and kind word to offer and I have quite enjoyed interacting with her.

Simply me, when I count those who are always there to add their sunshine, I count you. Thank you for all your support.

Ruth, there is just something about Ruth that makes me know that I would thoroughly enjoy sitting and sipping cocoa while listening to her. I think it’s the way she uses words.

Pamela warm, open, supportive and down-to-earth. A quintessential romance writer, I have enjoyed connecting with Pamela right from the beginning and her support means a whole lot.

Bisi my Naija sister with a passion for feminine matters. Never far from reaching out her hand to say well done and chip in a word of encouragement. Thank you my dear. ‘Dalu, Eku ise‘

‘Walking this path, I have been so blessed to have you all by my side. Thank you very much.’

My regards,

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It’s A Love Thing…Featured Blogs #2

February 4, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha16 Comments

For the next days till my Valentine Shindig, I will be featuring several blogs a day on one post, as a way of showing some love to fellow awesome and supportive blogger friends of mine.

You can share the fun and the love by sharing the party invitation as much as you can. Bring your Bae, your sweetheart, your neighbourlybloggers, your old lady, your old man, even your dogs and cats are invited.

It’s a way to connect with other bloggers and hey, who knows, you might hit it off with someone 😉

Please share and share alike. Thank you very much.

For today’s features, I am showing some love to the bloggers listed below:

‘Be sure the one’s you love know how much they mean to you. Don’t wait until it’s too late to say something.’

Sarah found me on Facebook and followed me to my blogging abode. She has been one very supportive blogging neighbour of mine, even in classes. We always hang out during recess and natter a bit. I appreciate Sarah’s support and her can-do spirit inspires me totally.

Beth There is nothing as lovely as a lady with a beautiful sense of humour and humanity. You need to hang out with Nutsrok and your ribs will crack from laughter. I also enjoy reading her sage advise to people who write in with perplexing issues on her agony aunt’s page.

Leannenz forays, photos, volunteering and views inspire me.

Mandibelle‘s sense of community can be seen in so many places including mine. I see her little footprints on other people’s blogs and her supportive nature is totally awesome. Thank you Mandi.

Simply me writes as her name reads. I enjoy her fresh perspectives to stories with the shades of humanity painted inside.

Lynz real cooking, mama Lynz is a Hercules of a woman. Admirable, gentle and wonderful. I have asked her to adopt me 🙂

Nena, a gentle spirited lady whose words inspire me to be better.

Nedoux my Ibo sister in the virtual World. My next trip to Nigeria, will find me knocking on her door. Her write ups crack me up, make me hanker for home and just delightful.

Folake another Nigerian blogger sister that is passionate about her World. I am happy that we met.

Kay‘s words are always, always enlightening for me.

GChan‘s tenacity with her translations, her candid freshness with her words always makes me look out for her.

La Duchesse Derat, yes you can say that I am biased about things French and you are right. Her name first struck me, then the fact that she is bilingual drew me in and like the say, the rest is history. Step into her World for light-hearted chats.

Bernadette makes me think of strong women always and her posts inspire me to aim for greater heights.

‘Walking this path, I have been so blessed to have you all by my side. Thank you very much.’

My regards,

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Turning Up The Heat…What I got up to in January #2

February 4, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha33 Comments

In respect of blogging matters, networking, interacting and connecting is key.

Just like is said in real estate, that location is key, in blogging, after your content, mingling with others and pushing your buttons is your trump card, which cannot be repeated enough.

It’s always bemusing to see some people plunk their butts in a chair, write a good post, stick it out there and go off to Timbuktu.

Naturally, we humans respond to stimuli of association, thus, any blogger who wants to grow has to get past their shyness and get more friendly and others will respond. As you Work Hard, Also Play Hard.

Well, that said, I turned up my own blogging heat just a notch higher by pushing myself to engage in a few more challenges.

Yes indeed! It’s called a challenge because it’s meant to push you beyond our comfort boundaries of your cosy armchair and it’s doing that to me.

I got involved in 3 different challenges + the 2 that I already do.

They are Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge, The great big book of lists, Streams of consciousness, Flash fiction for aspiring writers and Colline’s gratitude or Maria’s gratitude challenges.

The good thing is that there is something to suit different taste and for me, it leaves no time for me to feel bored or lazy about writing.

So, what are you waiting for? Search around and you will find something that interests you.

I even started two of my own challenges as well, details can be found at the top of my blog.

Talking about playing hard and networking, please come to my party. Here is your invitation in this link.

Thank you for listening and kind regards.

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It’s A Love Thing – Featured Blogs 1 …

February 3, 2016February 4, 2016 jacquelineobyikocha35 Comments

For the next 10 days till my Valentine Shindig, I will be featuring several blogs a day on one post, as a way of showing some love to fellow awesome and supportive blogger friends of mine.

It’s a way to connect with other bloggers and hey, who knows, you might hit it off with someone 😉

Please share and share alike. Thank you very much.

For today’s features, I am showing some love to the bloggers listed below:

‘Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it.’ Song of Solomon 8:7

Diane loves to read, loves to write, loves a good natter and laugh. I enjoy reading her book reviews on her platform ladies who lunch reviews and I have said to her, based on one or two stories that she wrote, that she is a natural storyteller. She is charmingly witty and I expect that when I eventually have an author’s blog which will include book reviews, I will be looking at Diane a lot to learn from her.

Oneta is one sweet grandma that I would so love to meet one day. Her posts are so homegrown and her supportive attitude is totally awesome. She always, always has a lovely saying and sage counsel. Please do go over to Sweet aroma and say hey.

Paula has been one cheerful blogger on this side of virtual things and I enjoy her refreshing outlook on running marathons with her champion of a husband. Her blog Never a dull bling speaks for itself.

My dear friend Rosema is one enthusiastic, friendly and supportive sister blogger. She is quite a wise one for her young age with a very humane nature. I see her going places. She can be found at a reading writer.

Oba is my Naija sister blogger and I am sure glad that I met her in this space. She has been so supportive and her lovely soul shines through. She will croon to your heart’s content and you will be richer for knowing her.

Where do I start talking about Tasha? In my language, when we say that someone is your personal person, that means a whole lot. Tasha is my personal person. I hope that one day, when I am back in the States we will meet up and have a girls day out together. She is a fabulous lady. How many ladies do you know that venture into security? She knows her security onions for sure ‘cos I have learnt quite a thing or two from her.

I keep telling Edwina that she is my sister from another mother. I love Edwina’s humour and simplicity. Her unassuming and friendly nature. I am happy to call her friend.

Maria’s photos attracted me to her and I simply got hooked to her beautiful nature. I admire the work that she does and right from the onset, she has been with me through this blogging adventure, supporting in her words. She is very down to earth and it will not be a mistake to hang out around this lovely lady.

We cannot put a price on joy can we? Joining Flash fiction for aspiring writers hosted by the amiable and lovely lady Priceless Joy, is one challenge that I am very glad I got involved in. Writing the stories on this platform has brought me far more satisfaction than I can say and interactions that have proven to be precious.

Pam is another beautiful friend that I am happy I connected with. She is always full of warmth and sage counsel and her love for God shines through her support. Thank you Pam for being there.

Gilly my big sister at Lucid gypsy is the Haiku master and very nifty with her clicking fingers. She has very good eyes and every time she is out and about, I feel as if I took the walk with her. She has been so wonderful to me with her encouragement and maybe she does not know this, but she is actually the one that me made start participating in some of the photo challenges.

When she serves up those dishes online, I take note. I enjoy interacting with Koolaidmoms and her obvious love for her family shows.

Dr Meg Sorick is one lovely prolific writer that I admire. Her short stories and limericks are always entertaining. She has made the challenging journey of becoming a writer look like a walk in the park and looking at her gives me hope.

My highly inspiring blog-some sister Emma is one lady who has selflessly offered her counsel, tips and encouragement without holding back. Emma’s multi-talents run deep and getting to know her is a blessing. Step into her virtual abode Shut that negative noise off for a wee bit.

‘Walking this path, I have been so blessed to have you all by my side. Thank you very much.’

My regards,