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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Reader's Love and appreciation


It's been at least three weeks since I wrote my last post on this Blog, and to be honest, I miss writing, but I also miss connecting with all of you. I have tried many times, to put some energy into this Blog again, but I couldn't manage it, although I do have few posts "on hold" in the draft folder.

Today I am forcing myself into it again hoping it will help to distract me from my thoughts and fears. I have felt lonely without you all, my friends.

On my last post, I was nicely surprised to be nominated by Rhonda who is author, writer, poet and publisher on her blog OEBooks RYCJ for the Tell Me About Yourself Award and by a great Poet on his Blog Gray Poet for the Beautiful Blogger Award .


The rules for both awards is firstly to link to the blogs that have granted the award, reveal 7 things about yourself, and nominate 7 new Bloggers for the award.

I choose today to reveal 7 things that make me cry, and 7 things that make me smile.



7 things that make me cry:


  1. I cry at ALL weddings, mainly when I look at a bride. It has nothing to do with my own wedding, because it is something that happens since my childhood.
  2. I cry when I hold a little baby in my arms. This also happened with my own children when I was alone with them. I avoid holding babies now :(
  3. I cry whenever I see children performing something they have learned to do, like playing music, dancing, sports, etc.. For example, I cry at First Communion Ceremony, school end of year ceremony etc..
  4. I cry whenever I try to sing, whatever song it is, although singing has always been my dream, my favourite dream.
  5. I cry when I feel loved, when I receive a message of love, a hug, a thought, a smile.
  6. I cry when I feel that someone is upset with me, especially when I don't know how I have hurt them.
  7. I cry when I see an act of kindness and can read gratitude in the people's eyes.

7 things that make me smile:

  1. I smile at the world: everyone I meet as I go about my daily life, whether I know them or not because a smile brightens the day for me, but also for them.
  2. I smile when I'm expecting something and it happens the way I expected it.
  3. I smile whenever I feel appreciated for something I have done or said
  4. I smile when I feel understood
  5. I smile when someone is laughing
  6. I smile at someone's crying, not as a judgement but only a comforting smile, a smile that says "its OK, all will get better and better".
  7. I smile now at each and everyone of you reading this post

Since I have been nominated before for the Beautiful Blogger Award, and have already nominated others to receive it, I choose today to nominate 7 new Blogs that I never mentioned before.

7 blogs I would like to nominate for the Tell Me About Yourself Award:


50 comments:

  1. Welcome back, Nikky ... to Blogland ... you have been missed.
    Your lists show just what a loving, caring, considerate and spiritual person you are.
    Lots of love to YOU, dear soulsister.
    Pat.

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    1. Thank you Pat :)
      I missed the blogland too, but I don't know if I can consider myself back yet. I will try although I'm not sure I can. Love you <3

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  2. Hey Nikky...great to see you back - we really missed you dear <3

    Congrats for this award and it was a real pleasure knowing such beautiful things about you!!

    Take care

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    1. Thank you very much and I missed you too <3

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  3. I cry and smile at all the same things. Write only if it gives you energy. You need all you can get for the next three weeks! Chose everything that feeds you!

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    1. You REALLY cry and smile at the same things???? That comforts me!!! I thought something must be wrong with me :)
      I love writing, but I can only write what I really feel and think. That's the problem :( I don't want my writing to be like a diary where I only complain.

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  4. Congrats Nikki. So nice to hear from you. I kept meaning to inquire about you, missed your posts, but never carried out my intention. Hope you are well.

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    1. Thank you Myrna. I'm OK and will hopefully be back for good soon.

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  5. I sure have missed your posts, Nikky! Glad to see you back. :)
    I loved your reflection on what makes you both cry and smile - I can so identify with these!
    And, congrats on your award. You deserve it!
    Blessings, my friend!

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    1. I missed you Martha and missed reading your posts. I have them all and will catch up soon. Much love <3

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  6. So good to hear from you, and congratulations on the awards, Nikky! I have missed you, but please don't feel like you have to write if it is draining or too hard. Do what is best for you.

    Take care and much love,
    Tina

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    1. Thank you Tina!!! I was so happy to go through all your posts yesterday. I missed you too and so happy I can connect with you <3

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  7. So glad to see you posting Nikky, you never know how you have been missed without someone to remind you. I smile to see your comments on my blog and wanted you to know you deserve the awards and I hope that you will find the inspiration to continue to bless us with your words. In regard to #5 in the things that make you cry, I am sorry for making you cry often, because I can't always keep my feelings to myself. For all the smiles and thoughts as you comment, know that you are getting those in return. Charles 'Gray Poet'

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    1. Charles!! I looked everywhere on your Blog to have your name and couldn't find it :)
      I'm so happy to know you and I love reading your beautiful poems always full of strong emotions. Most of times I can relate to what you are saying. I will be back as soon as I can. Thank you or all the messages of love. They make me cry, but those are tears of Joy <3

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  8. I sure missed you and I am so glad to see you writing. Sometimes we need to step back from writing to regain our footing.
    Thank you so much for the award. I am so honoured that you thought of me xoxo

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    1. Thank you Kimberly!! I'm happy to write again!!

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  9. Will no doubt catch up with you...keep stepping forward
    be good to yourself
    David

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    1. Thank you David!!! I love to know you're reading my posts!!

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  10. Hi Nikky, Missed you and worried a little. Wanted to email you but couldn't figure out how to find your email.

    Good to see you back! Congratulations to you on the award and keep shining!

    Love, Vidya

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    1. Thank you so much Vidya for your love and concern!! I am going through some difficult time, but I have Faith that everything will work out for the best of all. Thank you for your continuous support!! Much love

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  11. So glad you're back! I've been thinking about you --

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    1. Thank you very much Emily. I think about you often <3

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  12. Hey Nikki...just love that name!!!! Glad you're back. Wishing you a beautiful day out there....

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    1. And I love both of your names Sarah Nikki!!! Much love!

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  13. Welcome back Nikky, and congratulations. I hope you are feeling ok. Thinking about you. This blog, just so you know makes me smile and cry too. That is what makes it so special. <3

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    1. Thank you so much Lisa!! I'm glad my writing touches you. I hope I can always bring you smiles!!! Much love!

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  14. Keep writing. It's a mechanism for healing. Even it you don't blog, write. You have the makings of a memoir and a story worth telling.

    Congrats on your award also.

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    1. You're so right Totsy!!! I think that my main objective for the year 2013 will be to write a memoir!!

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  15. Echo what all the others have said, keep writing. And thanks kindly for the mention, much appreciated as always. You're getting stronger all the time.

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    1. Thank you Brenda!! All the support and encouragement are what keep me going!! Much love to you

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  16. Hey, Nikki,
    I would love to see you smile face to face one day:) Love.

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    1. You will Kim, I don;t know when, but we will meet one day and we will hopefully be both smiling again!

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  17. I love what you just shared here Nikky :) Love you lots!

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    1. Thank you so much Melissa!!! Your constant support means a lot to me!!

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  18. This is the first time I'm reading your blog...Thanks for sharing a little about you.

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    1. Thank you very much Truth for your visit <3 <3 <3

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  19. Was just about wondering if all was well Nikky and then saw your RT on Twitter and headed right over.

    Glad to see that you are back again and I hope all is well at your end too. :)

    It's always nice to know more about you via the various awards you keep collecting. Congratulations once again for another one. :)

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    1. Thank you very much Harleena. I really appreciate your support. Much love <3

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  20. I love that you shared both the moments that make you cry and smile, Nikky! And so glad you found the strength to blog again. You are missed. Hugs to you!!! <3 <3 <3

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    1. I missed you too Irene. Thank you very much <3 <3 <3

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  21. Congrats on the award, Nikky. I cry at TV shows and movies when the main character achieves his/her dream. Gets me every time.

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    1. I know Kelly!!! I have that same problem!!!

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  22. Congrats on your awards. Sometimes I cry when I'm happy too, and especially when a book or movie ends in a satisfying way.

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    1. Absolutely Angela! Tears are not always a sign of sadness

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  23. I've missed you sweet Nikki! I hope you're doing well ((hugs)) God bless

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    1. I missed you too Amber. I'm so sorry for being away for so long

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  24. Just dropped by to say that I'd like to see you cry, Nikky! But not with tears of sadness, but with tears of JOY ;) For now, I hope you're smiling and having a pleasant day.

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    1. Thank you Joy. Soon I hope! I really hope I can soon smile and cry and feel joy <3

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  25. It is nice to see you back Nikky -- hope your tears are full of joy here in my country! (I just commented over at Jodi's too...) Blessings dear one. May you be well and at peace.

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