a cooking pot and twisted tales
Thoughts and Tales…A Lifestyle Blog with a Zing.
It’s a brand new business week.
From Mondays to Fridays, I share other bloggers post links and blog links, so this is just a gentle nudge to prod you into sending me some post links to feature.
It’s a two-way traffic of supporting each other and building a stronger blogging community 
So feel free to drop your LINKS IN HERE.
You are most welcome and thank you too.
Jacqueline
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When I started my blog eleven months ago, I decided to take it a day at a time and see where the path is leading to.
I didn’t want to jumpstart far too many things and it would become difficult to get a grip on what exactly it is that I am doing here.
As each blogging day goes by, my vision for my blog keeps becoming crystal clear and I want to raise the bar a notch higher. It’s all part of the evolving and change. We have to keep aiming for growth.
My blog is a primarily a lifestyle blog and not just self-centric focused blog. I am a very community minded person and in as much as my blog is my voice in this space, it’s a space for all of us.
I am introducing a weekly GUEST POST (4 times a month) and Interview opportunities to other bloggers.
I am also available to write guest posts if you require that.
The guest posts that I seek are posts that will enhance and improve the lives of others. It would be on topics such as (but not limited):
Parenting, Family, Relationships, Finance, Exercise, Health, Wellness, Inspirational, Motivational, Security, Cooking, Lifes Lessons, Self-Help etc.
On the interview aspect, I am introducing bi-monthly interviews of fellow bloggers, which will involve short snippets about you and a feature of your blog.
Lastly, after due consideration and due to the success of parties that I hosted in the past, my theme blog party will take place once every month. I am contemplating the 3 or last weekend of the month.
So, tell me what you think. Please, and thank you.
If you are interested in the guest post or interview, you can send me an email JacquelineObyIkocha@gmail.com or check my ‘getting in touch page’
I might also knock on your door, so don’t be surprised if you see me outside 🙂
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
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Should I rant? Shouldn’t I?
I had no idea that I had hit 1,000 posts on this blog which I started precisely eleven months ago. Actually, this will be my 1,022 (one thousand and twenty-second post).
For some reason, I kept plugging away without taking note of the numbers. I have been weaning myself from stats bingeing. Stats are important quite alright, but I don’t want it to rule my mind.
WordPress what gives with the lack of notification these days? 
My thought is that 1,000 posts is a milestone in blog-land and would have loved to know for knowing sake.
Gosh, that alone tells me how much I have written in this space in such a space of time especially given the fact that 99.9% of my posts, aren’t reblog and are written fresh off the printing mill in my head, except for photos which are also taken by me.
This girl’s got a lot to say. Oh well, let me say a belated YAY to me and NAY to WordPress!
Now, on to the matter that made me laugh out real loud.
I know some may wonder why I talk about money, so just in case you need to know, ‘money is the oil that runs the machinery of most of our basic needs in life and I, Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha, would like to earn some income from the hard work of my fingers.’
In February, I applied to have WordAds included on my site given that my site is a premium site and after their background check or whatever it is they do, it was approved and I promised to speak out on how it goes.
Interesting to know that for that month with 16,000 views, I had 3,449 impressions (whatever that means) and thus earned 34 CENTS. What a hoot!
Now, in all fairness to the man who told that he sucks some time ago, I understand better now why you were fixated with your stats.
I have no plans to get stuck in the bog of stats and peanuts, so there’s got to be better ways and it’s a nut that I must crack.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
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‘PLEASE KEEP SENDING IN THE LINKS.’
Today’s featured blogs are:
Universe, Unicorn, Mountains Can these dry bones live again? A trip up the Unicorn mountain following this sweet flowing mythical read will tell you.
Pangeia You know how those stories come to you as you are between the state of sleep and wakefulness and it turns out to be such delightful reads? This is one of such tales.
Randoms from Gibson city Titbits of a travel in which you meet good people and some downright sour people.
Being Lydia When you read Lydia’s About page, you get that warm feeling as though she’s your favourite neighbour or that aunt who lives in the next town, whom you love visiting her for a lovely natter and a fresh batch of cookies 🙂
Ejected I seriously ponder how Mel manages to keep all these fine details and weave such intriguing plots.
Please visit their blogs and say hello. A few minutes may gain you a friendly support.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
From Mondays to Fridays, I share other bloggers post links and blog links, so this is just a gentle nudge to prod you into sending me some post links to feature.
It’s a way traffic of supporting each other and building a supportive blogging community
So feel free to drop your LINKS IN HERE.
Don’t be shy about it, I don’t bite
You are most welcome and thank you too.
Jacqueline
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‘KEEP SENDING IN THE LINKS.’
Today’s featured blogs are:
The day dreamer a beautiful peek into Shannon’s personality. I find it refreshing and always love to know a bit about my friends.
Moving towards the light Have you gone down Paradise road? Not yet? I think you should peek in and listen. Lovely , thoughtful and very neighbourly Mandi sent me these links to her friend’s blog to share and I am glad she did 🙂
The last supper villain This link is also sent it by Mandi. An entertaining, hilarious read. Good riddance to Whitney Small-Pittling.
Expanding horizons with the help of expanding IVF technology, involuntary childlessness will hopefully become a thing of the past.
Binding Sarn is bound and led like a thief to punishment unknown. The saga continues.
Please visit their blogs and say hello. A few minutes may gain you a friendly support.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
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Today’s featured blogs are:
Aaronsbaldinit Yes indeed, sometimes life can make you feel like smashing your head a bit. Introducing a new friend Aaron. Do say hello.
Death by expectations in the quiet. A totally captivating short read.
Prayer for Brussels a heartfelt and much-needed prayer.
Quite an interesting household. Honestly, blogging has shown me more of people and their homes than ever before.
Beat company: interesting, eclectic beats mingled with the posts. Check it out.
Please visit their blogs and say hello. A few minutes may gain you a friendly support.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Today’s featured blogs are:
Summer as a migrant farmer In Karuna’s words ‘There were times during my college years that I picked fruit as a way of making some money. I remember picking blueberries in Seattle and apples in Yakima. I also remember sleeping under a bridge when I picked in Yakima. I enjoyed doing the outside, physical work.’
Imagine working your way through U.S. as a part-time farmer. Lot’s of memories in here.
Following Seas is a happy blog by dear Luanne where she shares a host of things. Do take a peek in and say hello.
When nature resumes her loveliness JoHanna shares some happiness and nature’s loveliness with us 🙂
Friendships A tribe untangled offers words that make you pause and think. Be still and listen to peace.
Interrogation I am truly wondering why Sarn is so stubborn. Many people would crack under interrogation.
Please visit their blogs and say hello. A few minutes may gain you a friendly support.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Today’s featured blogs are:
Go and don’t tell or go tell Do you keep quiet when you should be telling? It’s worth finding out.
Preventing social media from ruining your relationship It’s a fact that social media is affecting relationships, but there are ways to handle it if you are wise. Explore!
Ties that bind in Oba’s borrowed words below…Hmm! I won’t say much. Find out yourself 🙂
The feeling of hurt and anger overwhelmed her as she responded to her husband.
I know he loves me,so why do I feel rejected by his not wanting to hold my hands?
We’ve forgotten how to be human: From Jill I quote below:
But for a time it seemed that we were on the path to becoming a kinder, more gentle society; a society that was trying to overcome prejudices and see others as different, but not inferior. But today that trend is reversing. Today we are regressing back to a society that views all who do not look, act, speak, and think like us as being somehow inferior. And that is just wrong.
What do I have to say about this read? Gosh! I think it’s a pamphlet every adult, parent, teacher, leader etc should read. Simple in it’s words, but teaches a thousand lessons.
Scuffle on the balcony : If you’ve been following this tale, you must be hooked by now. Mel always ends it on a cliff hanger that leaves you looking for all the answers. My, my. Excellent writing.
I need these five items If you were stuck, what would you take with you?
Please visit their blogs and say hello. A few minutes may gain you a friendly support.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Today’s featured blogs are:
Basket ideas A refreshing blog filled with tidbits and inspiring stuff. The things that I like.
Blindly seeking Melinda weaves a basket of intricate suspense that sets your imagination on a wander.
Write intent Bits about incredible India from Pearl. Do look in and learn a thing or two.
Pranabaxom Delicate and sense stimulating lines that will definitely rouse feelings within you.
Ways to get out of debt A sure-fire and quick way to get out of it and get rid of that debt for good.
POETRY CHALLENGE This looks interesting and also another way of linking to more people. Don’t be shy. Give it a try. You just might discover the hidden poet in you 😉
Please visit their blogs and say hello. A few minutes may gain you a friendly support.
‘Do you want more eyes on your words?’
Well then, add your LINK INTO THIS LOOP.
P.S. Comments are disabled here to keep the loop tidy. Any comments or link you want to send can be added through the link in the post.
Thank you for your understanding and regards.
‘We create a cohesive community when we come together.’
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
a cooking pot and twisted tales 