My name is nichole my family and friends refer to me as princess :), nikki , and sparkles! 🌸 I wear glitter everything and nothing shines more then a beautiful array of sparkles and a heart full of gratitude and love! I love to shimmer and shine and light up the world esp now with my voice as I speak and devote my words to the beautiful name of our savior, Jesus Christ! Where every head should bow and knee bend in the heavens, on earth and under the earth upon his sacred name!! ✝️🙏
Today i am at the young age of 50 okay so that’s middle age but 50 something in 2023 is young, hip, fulfilling, at times stressful and chaotic, but that is beautifully okay as everyday is a blessing! My kids are grown, and i am ready to experience a different side of life and devote more time to church ministries, nature, and family! Life is beautiful, although it comes with some obstacles, challenges, and times of struggles it is mostly and importantly full of rewards. Put God first and everything, and i mean everything falls into place! Surrendering my life to God was the best thing i ever did as now i finally have full peace and tranquility, and with the healing God supplies out went anger, resentment and ambition, and greed In came love, calm, joy, simplicity, peace, forgiveness, and modesty! I wanted to delete a lot of my prior blog posts since my transformation some of my blog no longer is a mindset I seek nor value but I thought I better keep it to show the transformation surrendering your life to Jesus can take!
I Myself back to school in my 30s to earn a degree in the medical field. After countless hours of studying with a school-age son and two toddlers, I became a certified medical assistant and worked in dermatology for over 8 years. I assisted in surgical procedures and met some wonderful patients. I can honestly say it is amazing how your patients become such a part of you and your life, they touch and embrace you daily, and it is a very rewarding career. Loving and leaving this career was a very hard decision, one which i had to make after a lot of thought, consideration, and circumstances that were out of my control. But more on that later. I have three beautiful children and three of the most precious grand babies! I am the oldest of 5 siblings. One brother and 3 sisters, many wonderful nieces and nephews, Godchildren, and so many and i mean MANY extending family as of a Italian descent, there are so many cousins and second cousins i could write a page on just that. Two of my cousins are more than cousins in fact they are more like siblings and best friends ♥️ God has blessed me! GOD and Jesus and the Holy Spirit have filled my heart and soul, and my Catholic faith is EVERYTHING!! It is first and foremost, as well as my kids and grandkids! I also love the color pink, love pizza, fine red wine, sunflowers, and my dad. My biggest enjoyment that makes my weeks start off right is attending Sunday mass and being in GOD’S house! There i find my peace and solitude as well as my joy! In my spare time, i enjoy writing poetry and blogging. Writing has become one of the strongest passions i have ever had, especially now as I get to spread the word of Christ ✝️🙏
My oldest son is 27 he is not only successful but a strong, intelligent, and handsome man who also happens to be a wonderful father. This boy i raised has become this man. In the blink of an eye, i went from changing diapers to him attending college and graduating with honors and receiving his bachelor’s to become an investment banker. He now works for a large firm while he is raising a school-age son along with a preschool daughter and a newborn with the help of his fiancé Emily. Emily has been aeound for so long she is now a anothor daughter to me. My son is truly success at its finest. I am a proud mommy, to say the least!
My second son is 21. He is a wonderful, beautiful young man. He has had to work very hard to achieve his goals he had severe ADHD growing up, making things very challenging for not only him but the family. It was a long, hard road. ADHD shows no mercy! If i can say one thing with the heartbreak that ADHD can cause, my son was much more than ADHD . He was and still is charismatic and loving, and his goal is to own his own business he has thrifty knowledge on buying, selling, and trading, i forsee a luderative business in his future. He is also a self-taught guitar player, and that just blows me away his talent is unbelievable!! He is very musically inclined both with instruments and writing as he can freely wing lyrics from the top of his head in an instant that flows so effortlessly! Talent!
Then there is my little pretty princess, my only daughter. She is an angel and only 19 living in florida working successfully in health and wellness as well as attending college! Her success is beyond her age as she is intelligent and wise above her years she went from sophomore year to senior passing over junior year with honors she works very hard to uphold a high GPA. My daughter is about success and academics. She is a beautiful blessing in every way, and I miss her terribly each and every day as we share a very close bond one that we both treasure immensely! Half of my heart is in another state!!
My grand babies are 7 and almost 5 as well as the beautiful new addition little Wyatt. ahh let me say they are the epitome of perfection! My life is full of joy since God blessed me with being a mom-mom. I loved and adored my mom mom now I understand the love she had for her grandchildren! Mom-Mom and I where so close as she was another mother to me, and I share her name along with my mother and grandmother and great-grandmother and now down to my daughter ♥️
I had a dog named Harley who just passed 10 months ago, and I miss him terribly. It’s heartbreaking!! I also have a tank full of aquatic life, fish, snails, and shrimp, and yes, they are my babies too, and yes, i talk to them as such!!❤️
My goal for this blog is to talk about God, our Savior Jesus, salvation, and redemption, as well as how faith restored my peace and transformed my life. I will touch on love, divorce, career challenges, and kids with challenges, esp. but not limited to ADHD. Being 50, a working mother and just holding up in today’s balancing act juggling all of the above. There are also many more topics, life experiences, some good, and some that will definitely intrigue you. This is my first time sharing my life. I hope to take you on this journey with me. Hang on tight and enjoy the ride. And I pray the world finds peace and love!! It’s starts with God!! ✝️🙏♥️
Happy Valentine’s Day
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Same to you sweetheart 😘 thank you 😊😘
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I share so many of the same experiences as you, Nichole. We should try to talk sometime 🙏😘
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Wow Joe, as in kids and life? Or just the thrills of life in general lol 😆 🤗
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Kid (1 for me, she is high functioning autistic and also severe ADHD) and life. And god I need some thrills lol
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Joe my son middle one is 18 he has it i totally get it! He has had it since 4 th grade fun times lmao …not! Lots of work and stress 🙃
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yes absolutely!
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i was late to read this however never to late and the fantastic chapters and story of you is amazing and a very rewarding read.great read to say the least.Peace and the best always
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Awwww thanks love 😘 appreciated and humbled as well as honored 🙏 ❤ your a sweetheart
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Good luck with your blogging journey! Your writing flows effortlessly.
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Wow thank you 😊 truly appreciate that so very much ❤
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You’re welcome. Look forward to your future posts!
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Same here in regards to your blog love 😊💖 thank you!!
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Welcome. Stay safe. Have a great night!
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Thank you 😊 you too!!! 😊💖
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🙏😊💫🌺💕
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❤💜😘💖
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Woman who told you that 47 was middle age……nuh huh! Obviously you have not read my post https://daisymae874.wordpress.com/2020/05/07/new-definition-of-ages/
We are just entering adulthood according to my theory. You will like it I promise.
🙂
We are same age. 🙂
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Wow will check it out beautiful 😍 thanks….and shhhh…i agree 😘😉 same age what a beautiful age life has just begun 😀
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Totally hence the new age definition!
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Your fun i love your personality 💕 you rock girl!!! 😘
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Thank you so much. I am loving life and living to the best of my ability how I want to live. I realized the most important input on how I live my life is well my own. Took a helluv a long time but got there. Some days ai need to
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At this age you know what you want and what you will tolerate and what you wont….wish I would have discovered this in my 20s and 30s it would have saved me some serious grief and aggravation 🤣 well never to late thank you 40 and thank you confidence 💪👄💋💖
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See 20-39 teenager
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Now we move to assured adulthood
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That’s it!!! With a little sparkle in our step beautiful 🤗💖
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Exactly 😘
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😘🤗💖
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Did not mean to hit send right away lol I occasionally have to still chat with self but for most part I love me and life I am leading which makes me free!
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You rock!!! 💪👄 i love it!! Keep rocking girl…i am right there with you 💖❤
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Awesome! I love meeting and talking with new people. We will be dancing at midnight ringing in 2021 even if using Skype etc 😍😂
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Love it!!! Where are you from?? Zoom is good too but hopefully we can party in the streets 💋
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I live in Canada. Steinbach Manitoba will need to renew passport
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Basically my neighbor 🤗 i live in the northeast 15 minutes from Philly not too far neighbor maybe 8 hrs or more 😘
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Cool! We will party
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Deal!!! 🤗😘💖👍
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Hand shake……wait wait wait……not a real deal until we spit and seal lol
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 okay i can do that!!
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Hand out and spittttttttttt…….
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This go in a whole different direction 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Lmfao omg bwahahahahahahaha I love you!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Dirty minds think alike girl seems we are two of kind 😜🙈🙊 love you too girlie 😘 ❤💋
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😂😂😂😂
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👍🤣🤣🤣😂🤭❤
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I can’t send funny dancing lol
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Thats okay kicking up my boots and ready for some fun 🤪
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Lol
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💃💃💃🎆🎆🎆🎆🎉🎉🎉
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😂😂😜 this is going to be fun 🙈🙊
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Oh so so much fun!
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Hell ya 💋🤗💜
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Hey rising star wow missed you love ❤ word press having issues found this in spam…omg so nice to hear from you again and wow thank you darling 💋😍❤
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Hi, I hope you are doing well. I have nominated you for the Ideal Inspiration Blogger Award. I hope you will accept my invitation and will surprise me with your wonderful thoughts.
Link for the Award is: https://idealinspiration.blog/2020/04/26/ideal-inspiration-blogger-award/
Best Regards
Rising Star
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Wow beautiful post lovely love it ❤️❤️❤️
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Hi seraja wow sweetheart thank you love ❤😘🤗
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I’m so happy that I find you. I lost you: (very weird. And when I added you he indicated that I was following you so weird 😫but I find you love your blog so much
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Oh wow what? I am glad your back sweetheart I’d be sad if you where not here 😔 wordpress is messed up lately between comments etc.. most of mine has been in spam or lost…
Glad your back love ❤🥰😘💜💋
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So weird o have that problem to .but I’m happy That I found you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Glad you found me sweetheart ❤❤
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Yes so happy 😊💋💋💋❤️
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Me too love 💋❤💜😘
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
GLAD TO KNOW YA!
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Honored and humbled…glad to meet you 😊❤
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hEY—THANKS FOR REACHING OUT! 😀
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Wonderful story! Well expressed with pure emotions.
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Thank you so very much! I appreciate that!! ❤
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Your welcome!
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😊💜
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Oh I am one hell of a bumpy road with lots of twists and turns it takes one strong man and a seatbelt 🤣🤣🤣 no ones made it yet lmao 🤣🤣🤣
Hold on chuck ❤
Purple lipstick believe it or not I have…actually cool
Although plum and wine colors are more my naughty style
Xoxo
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The Wild Ride was my favorite attraction at Disneyland? I haven’t outgrown my love for excitement and thrills!!
I won’t need a seatbelt, I’ll just put a vise grip on you and hope that will keep me from being left in the dust!! No one’s made it?? Always a first time? Besides they say the fun is in making the journey isn’t it?? I will Hold on, tight!! You won’t be “lmao” when I make it!! No, that will be me! Ha, ha! Do You have a starter’s pistol for this ride? Am I going to be waiting in line?? Just curious! LOL!
Purple lipstick? Alright! Always love a gal that’s color coordinated! What flavor is that one??? Plum and wine colors for your “Naughty Style”? So, You have a style menu we can choose from???? Naughty sounds nice? What flavor is best from the wine colors – Merlot? Ha!
If snowflakes were kisses – I’d send you a blizzard – and I am so dress up warm!!
Ti Amo mia dolcezza
Chuck
xoxoxo 💋💋💖💖💖🌹😁😁
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Deff merlot! Wine lips or red lips are my go too for night…sexy and seductive
Naughty who me ?? 😂😂😂😂
Blizzard of kisses hmmmm love that analogy
Baci baci back
❤😘
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come and Meet My Dear Friend and sometime (not enough) co-writer – Nikki!! and check out her wonderful writing!!!
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Chuck I love and adore you! Ti Amo baci baci grazie
Your amazing as a person and co-writer and a dear confidant
Thanks for everything
❤😘
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Ahh, You are always way to sweet!! And happy to be all that! An honor to share all of it!! You are the same to me!!!
mi fai cantare il cuore, tesoro
xoxoxo 💋💖💖🌹
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It’s great to meet you! Your family sounds wonderful. I’m so glad they’re all doing well, and on the path to success. I look forward to reading more of your posts! 😊
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I am honored and thrilled thank you so very much!!! 💖😘 the feeling is mutual I look forward to reading yours as well!! Glad to meet you xoxo
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Of course, you’re very very welcome!! 😊✨💗 And awww, thank you so much!!! I’m so glad! 🎶
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Vincent wow I am honored thank you sweetheart 😘💖 xoxo
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Wow!! You have some awesome talents, skills, humor, smarts and a caring empathy for the world and a love for family and friends that is wonderful to see!! Did you get professional training in Juggling? Ha. Didn’t know pink was an Italian color?? Really anticipating this ride we are going to be taking learning more about You and reading and sharing Your writings!! Buckling Up my safety belt Now!!! Shine on Sweet Sparkles!!!
xoxo 💖💖🌹😊
Chuck
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Thanks chuck…while I love and love my Italian heritage pink is my favorite color..besides its pretty in pink sparkling lip gloss..an Italian princess with pink lips lol
Thank you for the complements..juggling why yes it’s in my nature lol
I love the world and people and my family and friends…I also have found a love for bloggers across the globe that are beautiful and amazing talented writers like yourself that have blossomed into friendships I adore again like yourself 💜❤
Hold on tight chuck it’s a bumpy ride but it’s one that no one will ever forget..promise!!💖
Sparkles Glitter Shine
Bubble gum kisses 💋💋💝
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Waiting for the blue and purple rotation. Does that come in matching lipstick?? Ha! Your wish is my command – hold on tight it is, bumpy rides can be fun (remind me to share my “I’ve Lived A Lifetime On Bumpy Roads”)!! I’m holding you to the “never forget promise!!”
Sei untesoro!!!
Chuck
xoxoxo 💖💋💖🌹
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Hi, Hope you are doing well. I have nominated you for Sunshine Blogger Award. I hope you will accept my nomination and will enjoy the Answers to my questions. Have a wonderful blogging journey.
The link for the award is:
https://idealinspiration.blog/2020/03/12/sunshine-blogger-award-v/
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Nice to meet you Madam.. 🙂
Thank you so much for following me and your likes..!! Would love to have your feedback as well.. 🙂
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Nice to meet you too! Will do!! 😊😀
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Thank you once again Madam..!! Eagerly waiting..
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Pizza and sunflowers!! Me too! Enjoying the visit to your blog and looking forward to more. 🙂
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Wow humbled and honored ❤ and very nice to meet you!! 😊 look forward to reading more of yours as well 😊❤
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Great to learn more about you and your family! Wishing you a wonderful 2020 on this blog and personally too 🙂
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Wow thank you I appericate that very much!! Likewise wish you a very happy and safe 2020 ❤😊
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Thank you! Happy to support ~ Glad we connected 🙂
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Me too!! Xoxo
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IT’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance and I appreciate the follow! I’m looking forward to reading your posts.
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Awww..thank you feeling is mutual! 😊 I too look forward to reading your blog as well! 😊😊
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Thank you! Be forewarned, mine can be dark at times.
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Explain dark? For me a good blog is about honesty and being the person you are..not hiding or faking for the sake of others! When I started this it was to get my poetry out there and be as real and as honest as I could. Meaning the good the bad as long as it was real!! 😊
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Because I suffer from depression, some of my posts are the raw and uncensored versions of the things I feel about myself. When I first began blogging several years ago, I had not outlet for how I felt and I found writing them down to be a great release. So, I continue that here. Everything I post is authentic (excluding an unfinished fictional story I began a few years ago).
And I agree…real is truly what matters.
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That to me is not dark it is who or whom you where and that’s okay that’s you and it’s real! And writing is a beautiful expression i find it soothing and calming and brings me joy! So like you it’s a outlet and I am glad you found one we all need one! I think it is great you are secure In your expression and are not defeated as you seem strong! I look forward to your blog!!
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Wow! That’s incredibly nice. ❤
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Awww..thank you!! And I always keep it real I have a big heart and care about people deeply and I like people that are real and honest no matter what! ❤
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Wow! You’ve great ideas and a lovely blog. I look forward to your poetry and your great insight which is enriched by your experiences with your family, seeing your children grow and develop a family as well and being surrounded by love and good things…Have a very Happy New Year! And may God bless with many good things in 2020 and beyond! All the best,
FBC
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Wow, thank you for such a wonderful beautiful comment! I am so humbled your kind words! ❤💜 Happy New Year to you and your family and may God bless you and keep you safe and happy! I also enjoy your blog as well and the feeling is likewise. Many talented people on the word press site and I am starting to see it’s one big family!! Xoxo
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I am beginning to see that too and it is a great thing! Take good care and keep writing as you make beautiful poetry!
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What a compliment thank you so very much!! I am smiling as you made my day today!! Great minds think alike xoxo I wanted to do this my whole life and finally went got it! Best thing i have done in awhile and met some wonderful, beautiful people like yourself!! xoxo
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Thank you Nichole…I am really enjoying the blogging experience and learning much, not to mention also gaining much by reading and enjoying the poetry, the art and the interesting and informative posts but most importantly by meeting wonderful and interesting people like you. I look forward to a great year with WordPress! All the best!
FBC
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Likewise! Cheers to 2020 and WP friends and blogs!! 🎊🥳🥂🍾 God bless ❤💜
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Like the sparkles and glitter. How you’ve brought up such wonderful children and the grands. Great work on the career too. All the very best.
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Wow thank you for the kind words! I appreciate and am humbled by it! And yes everything with me is glitter and sparkles the world is better when you shine 😊😉👍
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Thank you for following my photoblog. 😎
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I am a jersey girl love the pics of Vegas 😊👍
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Thank you! There are more than 3000 posts on this site, plenty to see. 😂😎👍🏻
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Will deff check them out 👍😊😃
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Wow!!!! So impressive, My Dear!!! A super multi-tasker??? LOL! You surely do have a ton of reference material for writing!! I’m looking forward to your poetry???? 😊😊💖🌹✨👍
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Awww thank you coming from you is a huge compliment I am humbled and honored 💜😊😉❤ and yes multitasking is my middle name lol 🤣
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Ahh, It is not I, it is you that have the great talent and inspiration I listen for the whispers on the wind from the Universe and My Angel Muse!! It is an honor of a lifetime writing with You, Dearest Nikki!!
xoxoxo 🌹💖💋😊
Chuck
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Ready to write with you forever chuck..effortless and beautiful
❤💜💋😘
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Is this how you truly feel, My Dearest Nikki? “Ready to write with you forever?” Swear it on your heart and I will swear it on mine!!
scrittori l’uno con l’altro per sempre, mi amor
tu possiedi la mia anima
Chuck
xoxoxo
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Ti adoro molto Ti Amo and yes life long writing baci baci 😘
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check GM 3-29-2020 10:00 a.m.
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Will do ❤
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“Today i am at the young age of 46 okay so that’s middle age but 40 something in 2019 is young, hip, fulfilling, stressful and chaotic, but that,s okay everyday is a blessing!” This made me laugh. I like your humour. Nice to meet you.
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Awww thanks i appreciate it!! Nice to meet you thanks for following!! 🙂
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Thank you too.
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Hey! Nice to meet you ✨
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Likewise 😉 from sparkles to sparkle 😉😊
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Thank you for following my blog! 🙂
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Everything looks delish and your welcome 😊
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It is great.
Thank you so much for sharing.
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Thank you! I appreciate that! 😊
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You are welcome .
XX XX
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It’s good to find you… look forward to more posts 🙂
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😊 thank you!
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