Gratitude

Mixed Feelings… personal

Often, getting older can be viewed with a mixed feeling of excitement and dismay. For the younger person, they feel that they are getting closer to independence while the older person sometimes wishes time could slow down a notch.Birthday_cake[1]

Having two of my favourite men (husband and one of my boys) celebrate their birthdays this week is a lot to be thankful for, asides from all the sweet consumptions that accompanies birthday celebrations, I am reminded of the countless blessings that my life has been decorated with. We are well. We have shelter and food. We have hope. We have a bright future. That is more than enough.

My son is fast galloping into a grown man and these days when I look at his tall, 6ft plus big frame, I remember my cute, itty-bitty baby boy with a head full of hair and shiny eyes. A boy who clung to me as a lifeline and laughed at my little jokes and play with him. Now he has his own ideas and jokes, independent in many ways and we are going through teenage ups and downs which I must confess baffles me at times.

Sometimes, the song “wish we could turn back time to the good old days,” hums in my head but I realize also that I wouldn’t have it any different than I do right now. Would I want my child to remain forever a child and not grow older? NO! This is the cycle of life and I am grateful to be a partaker as well as the parent of this beautiful child.

There are times I ask myself where time ran off to when I look at my darling Himself and realize that we’ve been married now for two months shy of 16 years and I realize that I’ve been awesomely blessed even when I didn’t know it. We are all aging with grace and maturing like fine wine and I am thankful šŸ™‚

Ā© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha

P.S: There are several gratitude/thankful platforms in the blogosphere that you can tune into and get your ithankful going on. I can’t express in words the enormity of Joy and fulfilment that comes from having a heart of gratitude. Please check outĀ Maria’s blog, Colline’s blog and Bernadette’s for thankful/gratitude challenges.

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Below is my first just published Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

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ā€˜A Richly Layered and Passionate Read.’ Jan Cliff

Out of the silent breath

If you enjoy my works, you can fuel my creativity with a cup of coffee or a slice of cakešŸ˜‰

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Summer cheer, Yes! – Ronovan writes weekly haiku challenge.

Ronovan, thank you for this week’s prompt ‘Summer and fun.’ You are totally in tune with my state of mind.

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At last Summer fun loading

the children will vacate in two days.

Yes! Lazy mornings are here

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Ā© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha

P.S: You can join our online party this weekend. It’s always a good time:-)


Below is my first just published Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

 

ā€œBeautiful Poetry of Life and Love.ā€ Amanda

Out of the silent breath

If you enjoy my works and would like to do so,Ā you can fuel my creativity with a slice of cake or coffeešŸ˜‰

Everyday People

Trust me, my darling…Every day beautiful people # 71

“Relationships is certainly more than holding hands, more than going on dates, kissing and sex. It’s about accepting your partner’s flaws, warts and all and seeing the perfection in an imperfect person. It’s all about finding happiness with each other and being yourself.” Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha

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Okay, so the imagination might be mine, but I like to imagine what people are saying as I enjoy watching them, so from the gentleman’s earnest gestures, I read:

“Trust me, darling, I’m yours to keep.”

Yeah, yeah, I’m a die-hard romantic, but where would we be without a bit of romance in our hearts? šŸ˜‰


Below is my first just published Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

Stars, Five Stars, Logo, Icon, Symbol, Five, Rating

ā€˜A Richly Layered and Passionate Read.’ Jan Cliff

Out of the silent breath

Everyday People

Memories are made of these…Every day beautiful people 56

“We didn’t realise we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” unknown

“Childhood is the most beautiful of all life’s season.” unknown

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When I watch children play, there’s a lightness that I feel witnessing their guileless laughter, chuckles and innocence. Most people’s treasured memories are the delightful memories of their childhood.

The childhood season is a short one, let’s make timeless treasured memories for our children.


Below is my first Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

Out of the silent breath

Mesmerize me with the harmonious flow of your words,

that drops from your pale glossy lips,

that I may drink in each syllable,

to nourish and satisfy the deep yearn within.

Everyday People

Hurry!…Every day beautiful people #55

“May no gift be too small to give, nor too simple to receive, which is wrapped in thoughtfulness, and tied with love.” L. O. Baird

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It was so amusing to watch the little girl reason her mother into opening the gift immediately. I know her feeling, especially on Christmas eves.

I literally have to hold my two hands from tearing into my presents. Between me and my children, I don’t know who’s more eager. My dear Himself is always the calm and collected one which it comes to present matters šŸ™‚

P.S. Did you manage to get in for the blog party? If you haven’t it’s still live and you can peek inside this link.

Blessed be.


Below is my first Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

Out of the silent breath

 

Networking · Online Blog Party

Summery Blog Party Live Link…Come on in!šŸ˜ŠšŸ™ŒšŸŽ”šŸŽ¶šŸŽ¼šŸ­šŸ•šŸ”

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Come on in, let’s get this party started. You are most welcome.

Do make yourself comfortable.

Refreshments are nicely arranged down the page: Drinks, Chocolates, Cakes, Donuts, freshly squeezed juice, Coffee, Tea and so much more. :-)

We even have an Intercontinental Chef in the house, just place your ordersšŸ˜‰

The little rules of play:

  1. You must mix and mingle with others. Don’t be a wallflower. Go say hello to someone and you can participate in the Tag a poem/story below, spot the difference, riddle and do tell us where you are partying from šŸ™‚
  2. Ā Please leave your blog link or post link in the comment box below along with an introduction.
  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, Ā blogging neighbours, 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.

  • Let’s get to know you better. Where are you partying from?

I’m currently in Dubai – acronym DXB. A fabulous desert city in United Arab Emirates.

A little Summer tale…

We wore Summer dresses

spun like flower coloured cotton

that sat on each stalk

…….Feel free to add yours in the comment. I collate everyone’s contribution and publish it with their links attached.

Can you spot the difference?

Can you help the poor farmer below?

A poor farmer went to the market to sell some peas and lentils. However, as he had only one sack and didn’t want to mix peas and lentils, he poured in the peas first, tied the sack in the middle, and then filled the top portion of the sack with the lentils.

At the market, a rich innkeeper happened by with his own sack. He wanted to buy the peas, but he did not want the lentils.
Pouring the seed anywhere else but the sack is considered soiling.

To trade in sacks is not allowed. The farmer can’t cut a hole in his sack.
How would you transfer the peas to the innkeeper’s sack, which he wants to keep, without soiling the produce?

Please have some fun, mingle and make friends. Thank you šŸ™‚

P.S. You can send in your music request and I’ll try to find it. The Michael Jackson is on Nedoux request. Thank you, girl.

Humor - Bellyful of laughter · Memes

Happy Friday!

It’s a weekend already in the UAE and the coffee tastes really good šŸ˜‰

Have a good one, good people šŸ™‚

Jacqueline


Below is my first just published Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

Out of the silent breath

The air is so crispy

The birds are quite chirpy

The magic of nature abounds

As I imbibe all the sounds.

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*an excerpt of my poem*

Everyday People · Fashion · Lifestyle · Photographs · Shopping · Travel

Where to my lady? Every day beautiful people #42

“The World is full of wonderful things you haven’t seen yet. Don’t ever give up on the chance of seeing them.” J.K. Rowling

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Naturally, my eyes are easily drawn to vivid colours. Purple is a beautiful, rich and trendy colour.

I wonder where she’s off to with her lovely purple box which incidentally matches her pillow and scarf?

Knowing myself, I would have asked her, alas, sitting behind the wheel and waiting for the light to change denied me the pleasure šŸ˜‰

It’s Friday this way. Have a great weekend ahead.

Be good to yourself. Blessed be.

Jacqueline


Below is my first just published Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

Out of the silent breath

The air’s so crispy

The birds are quite chirpy

The magic of nature abounds

As I imbibe all the sounds.

**

*an excerpt of my poem*

Humor - Bellyful of laughter · Photographs · Wordless Wednesday

Sweet!…

After reading my dear Van’s ice-cream truck post yesterday, I was inspired to post this photo.

It wasĀ taken last weekend. A mango sorbet purchased from an ice-cream truck at the park. Yummy Ā šŸ˜‰

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“Life is like a cup of ice-cream, even the last drop is sweet and enjoyed by those who really love it. Enjoy it before it melts away” Anonymous


Below is my first just published Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

Out of the silent breath

Never leave me lonely

With words left unsaid

You walk away into the dark

Like a mist, that melts away.

Everyday People · Photographs · Uncategorized

Saturday happy…Everyday Beautiful People # 36

Yep, it’s a weekend, people. He looks glad too šŸ™‚

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Have a great one.


Below is my first Poetry Book ā€œOut of the silent breathā€ which is available onĀ Amazon and Smashwords.

When you buy my book, youĀ support me in an invaluable manner.

Out of the silent breath

Dance to your heart’s delight my African child, until echoes of your stamping feet, beating heart; bright eyes, smiling lips; and waving hands, resonates over and over like thunder claps, reverberating throughout the Universe.

Just dance.