Showing posts with label Friendship Friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friendship Friday. Show all posts

Thursday, October 24, 2013

I Surprised Myself!


       
     If someone told me that I had to make a big change in my diet before I had to do it probably I would exclaim "Say what?!  I can't eat some of my favourite foods right now!"  Well, to my surprise in recent weeks I have adjusted with ultimate ease. I surprised even myself! Of course it was very important for my health but I have not been moaning and groaning about it.  These days I eat a lot more fish and one of my favourite dishes is Escoveitched Fish .  Ah, no wonder, I can still eat a favourite dish!:)


            

    Have you ever had to make a drastic change in your diet?  If so, how did you cope?

     As usual I am linking with Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy and the other parties below:

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Question Time

      Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.   Which items fascinate you although you do not collect them? I love seeing teapots even though I do not drink tea.  My mom has several beautiful teapots.   She got this one over 65 years ago as a wedding gift.  I rarely go near it as I wouldn't want to be the one to break it!

   Here is one that she has had for over 30 years.  I like the shape and it features my favourite flowers, roses.



      As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is Something Random.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Question Time

      Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  Have you ever received a gift and it amazes you the kind of effect it has had on you? Well, I got a necklace with an angel pendant and it has taken on a very special meaning to me. I wear it every chance I get especially if I find myself in a situation that needs strength.  It immediately brings to mind my departed identical twin sister Janine and brother Sutcliffe. These days I see them as angels watching over me. It also brings to mind the song Angels Watching Over Me by Amy Grant that my twin and I loved so much.  Below is the pendant:



        As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is My Favourite Things. My pendant certainly fits into this theme. What book you never tire of reading?  I can read inspirational books and magazines over and over. My Daily Word magazine is a must read for me every day and I will read parts of it several times a day.  What song do you never tire of hearing?  Again I love anything that is inspirational and once the song lifts my spirit, I will listen to it over and over.  The song I mentioned above is yet another of those songs. What movie do you never tire of watching?  Strangely enough I am not really a movie person but I would love one that makes me laugh a lot.
       
Also linking with:- Thursday Two Questions,Sincerely Paula's No Rules Weekend Blog Party,The Blog Strut Peacock Style,Friday Favourites, Friendly Friday,T.G.I.F. Linky Party, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Weekend Reads, Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Show Off Weekend Blog Party,Freedom Fridays, Hearts For Home Blog Hop,Weekends Are Fun, Let's Be Friends Blog Hop, What To Do Weekends,Weekend Block Party and Super Sunday Sync.










Thursday, September 19, 2013

Question Time

       Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  Do you mind reading a novel more than once?  I don't like reading a novel a second time but there are some inspirational and non-fiction books that I can read over and over again. Chicken Soup For The Soul's Devotional Stories For Tough Times is a book I have read twice and would have no problem reading again. Speaking of Chicken Soup for the Soul, I am so thrilled to be one of the winners of Create With Joy's awesome giveaway of Chicken Soup For The Soul's 20th anniversary edition.  The book has arrived and I can't wait to start reading it!


      As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is Fall.  What activities do you look forward to each Fall?  Here in Jamaica we do not get to see trees changing their colours as in other countries. I like to view pictures of breathtaking Fall scenes in other countries. As the days grow shorter, are you impacted by Seasonal Affected Disorder?  Not really. I like when the days are longer though. Do you have any favourite  Fall Recipes or crafts you would like to share?  I look forward to drinking Pumpkin Soup at this time. Where crafts are concerned come late September/October my twin and I would crochet a lot - centrepieces, three peace table sets and runners.  I have not crocheted any thing in a long time.  
Also linking with:- Thursday Two Questions,Thirsty For Comments Thursday,The Blog Strut Peacock Style,Thursday Thoughts, Friendly Friday,T.G.I.F. Linky Party, Friday Flash Blog, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop,Riddle Me This,The Lovely Blog Hop, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Ladies Only Blog Share Link Party,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Show Off Weekend Blog Party,Freedom Fridays, Hearts For Home Blog Hop,Let's Be Friends Blog Hop, What To Do Weekends,Breaking Rules Party, Feature Friday and Super Sunday Sync.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Question Time

       Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  What are you giving special thanks for at this time?  I give thanks that my mother celebrated yet another birthday at the beginning of this month. She has been on this earth for many decades yet she has been able to rally around me during my illness. I also give thanks for the strength she has shown in facing life's blows and fighting on. Below is the special birthday card we bought for her featuring her favourite flowers, roses.  

      As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is Something Good.  It fits in so well with my question this week.  I am glad that I was able to prepare a special birthday lunch for my mom although it was 1 week late.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Question Time

      Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get  to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions. What have you been totally fascinated with recently? Looking at 3D Images! My friend Cecile introduced me to them and I thought I would never be able to see the images.  Well, I was determined to figure it out! After advice from my friend and some research I am finally enjoying looking at many of these images.  Cecile  made this one  for me. Can you see the image?


       As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is Hobbies. What hobbies do you like participating in during your spare time? Reading, listening to the radio, watching music shows and a variety of sports on television, photography and corresponding with pen-pals from around the world. These days I mainly exchange emails with my pals.  What hobbies have you always wanted to learn?  I would like to resume the piano lessons that I stopped a very long time ago and probably learn how to play lawn tennis. Have you ever tried a hobby that wasn't your cup of tea? No, I can't think of any.


Thursday, August 8, 2013

Question Time

    Every weekend I will have  a blog post where I ask and answer questions. It is  a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  Are you a patriotic person who knows a lot about your country's history and geography? I  am patriotic and have some Jamaican souvenirs.   Jamaica celebrated its 51st anniversary of Independence last Tuesday, August 6.  I live in St. Mary, a parish situated in the North Eastern section of the  island.  Our national symbols are as follows :- national fruit - ackee, national flower - lignum vitae, national bird -The Jamaican Streamer Tail Hummingbird and national tree - Blue Mahoe.
Candle holders featuring our national bird
   As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is Birthdays. What's your favourite way to celebrate your birthday?  Birthdays are rather quiet for me since my twin sister's death. We used to go places, have a special lunch and of course at home there would be cake and ice-cream.  Has anyone every planned a surprise party for you?  I have never had a surprise birthday party. We would go somewhere and not have parties.  What is your favourite cake and ice-cream combination? Any cake with icing and Grapenut ice-cream. Share your favourite birthday memory?  My favourite birthday memory was when my twin and I celebrated our 21st birthday in the beautiful parish of Portland,Jamaica. We had a nice meal at the Trident Hotel and it was great to see the birds roaming around. Here are pictures of that special birthday.





Also linking with:- Thursday Two Questions,Thirsty For Comments Thursday,The Blog Strut Peacock Style,Thursday Thoughts, Friendly Friday, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop,Riddle Me This, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Show Off Weekend Blog Party,Weekend Wanderings, Let's Be Friends Blog Hop, What To Do Weekends,Breaking Rules Party, Feature Friday and Super Sunday Sync.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Question Time

      Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get  to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  At what time of the day do some of your best blogging and freelance writing ideas come to mind?  While they come at different times of the day many come at night time when I am about to fall asleep.  Unfortunately at times I am too tired to get up and write them down and sometimes forget a few by the time I wake up.



    As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where the theme this week is Summer Fun. Do you prefer to be indoors or outdoors on  a hot summer day? I prefer to be indoors.  At times the heat is unbearable outside.  Pool side or park picnic - which invitation sounds more appealing?  Pool side!  I can't get in the pool  though as I can't swim! :) What summer activity do you dream of the most? Visiting certain areas of Jamaica and seeing nature beating the heat. Earlier this week I got a chance to be in the popular tourist resort of Ocho Rios. I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful flowers and environment. I also did some shopping.

Also linking with:- Thursday Two Questions,Thirsty For Comments Thursday,The Blog Strut Peacock Style,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop,Riddle Me This, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Show Off Weekend Blog Party,Weekend Wanderings, Let's Be Friends Blog Hop, What To Do Weekends,Breaking Rules Party, Feature Friday and Super Sunday Sync.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Question Time

      Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get  to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions.  There are times when one comes across an item in a particular colour and can't resist buying it.  Has this happened to you recently?  Well, I could not pass the pair of sandals below. I think it is in such a pretty shade of green.  Green is one of my favourite colours.
    As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by  Create with Joy where the theme this week is What makes you smile?  When you are sad or having a rough day, what do you do to bring a smile to your face? Well, this theme has come on one of those days for me!  I meditate, do Yoga exercises, chat with friends and relatives, keep busy and of course blog!
Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,The Blog Strut Peacock Style,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop,Riddle Me This, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Show Off Weekend Blog Party,Weekend Wanderings, Let's Be Friends Blog Hop, What To Do Weekends,Breaking Rules Party, Feature Friday and Super Sunday Sync.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Question Time

      Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get  to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions. Do you find the time to read a lot of books and who is your favourite author?  I wish I had more time to do so.  Anyway I recently went into  a pharmacy and saw 2 books by my favourite author Danielle Steel. I hope I get a chance to read them real soon. In addition I have a number of books on my Kindle for PC!
     
    As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by  Create with Joy where the theme this week is Seasonal Blogging. Do the seasons tend to impact your blogging habits? Do you tend to blog steadfastly year round? Are you blogging more, less or the same than usual this summer?Since I started my blog just over 2 years ago the seasons have not impacted my blogging habits. This year  I have increased my posts from to 3 to 4 every week. 

Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,The Blog Strut Peacock Style,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop,Riddle Me This, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Show Off Weekend Blog Party,Weekend Wanderings, Let's Be Friends Blog Hop, What To Do Weekends,Breaking Rules Party, Feature Friday and Super Sunday Sync.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Question Time

    Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions. Are you good at riddles?  I am hopeless at coming up with the right answers so when I got one right recently I wished that I could do cartwheels. The riddle was 'What has hands but can't clap?'  The answer was quite easy so no wonder I got it right - A clock!  Anyway I am learning new riddles thanks to Marie who has the blog Xmas Dolly.  On Fridays check out her post Riddle Me This.
          As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where this week the theme is Business or Pleasure.  The question is Business or Pleasure - why do you blog?  Well, I have been a Freelance Writer for many years and after my twin sister died I decided that starting a blog would be therapeutic.  It also helped me to focus on the good times, hobbies and interests we shared as twins.  I spend a lot of time on my blog and it has grown so much that I am now trying to earn an income from it by offering a special sponsor offer. I welcome sponsorship and the details can be found here SPECIAL SPONSOR OFFER.

Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop,Riddle Me This, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Show Off Weekend Blog Party,Weekend Wanderings, Let's Be Friends Blog Hop, What To Do Weekends,Breaking Rules Party, Feature Friday and Super Sunday Sync.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Question Time

    Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also helps me to get feedback on a number of questions. How do you like to spend Independence Day in your country? First  of all Happy Independence Day to all Americans!  Independence Day is August 6th in my country, Jamaica.  It is a day filled with many events.  I especially like to watch the Grand Gala held in the capital city of Kingston. There are costumed groups, marching bands, float parades, folk groups, effigies of former leaders and cultural icons, choirs, dancers, performances by top singers and groups plus so much more. I also enjoy listening to a lot of reggae music, the national music of my homeland.
   As usual I am participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where this week the theme is Freedom.  What does Freedom mean to you?  I regard true freedom to include - freedom of association, religion, movement, the right to vote, race tolerance and to be respected as a human being.

                                              

Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Show Off Weekend Blog Party,Weekend Wanderings, Let's Be Friends Blog Hop, What To Do Weekends,Breaking Rules Party and Super Sunday Sync.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Question Time

     Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also help me to get feedback on a number of questions. Do you like sending text messages? If so, are you good at SMS language or text language?  I am a phone call person and rarely send text messages. The funny thing is that I tend to write out every word when I do send a text. That means that I will write out 'you' instead of 'u.'
     I am also participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where this week the theme is Something New. When is the last time you did something new? Over the Easter weekend I came up with a new idea for potato salad which I will share on my next Creative Monday Blog Post. Is there something new you would like to do this season?  I would like to try some new recipes and start using a laptop instead of a desktop. I will get my first laptop this weekend!


Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,Harvest Of Friends Weekend Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Friendly Friday Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Super Sunday Sync and Weekend Wanderings

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Question Time

   Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also help me to get feedback on a number of questions. Today I answer the final question asked by Jamie from Love Bakes Good Cakes who passed on the Liebster award to me. How many states have you stepped foot in?  I have never travelled abroad so I have never been to the U.S.A.  However if the day comes when I travel I think the U.S.A. would be the first country that I visit. I have many relatives, friends and pen pals living there.
   I am also participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where this week the theme is Easter and Passover. What are your weekend plans? What special Easter and Passover traditions would you like to share? It is a 4 day long weekend in Jamaica which I will be spending with my family. Many Jamaicans attend Easter Sunday service. There is also the custom to eat escoveitched fish and Easter bun and cheese.


Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,Harvest Of Friends Weekend Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Friendly Friday Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Super Sunday Sync and Weekend Wanderings

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Question Time

    Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also help me to get feedback on a number of questions. Today I answer Question 9 asked by Jamie from Love Bakes Good Cakes who passed on the Liebster award to me. If money was no object, what would the first thing you would want to do? I would like to make a significant contribution to the fight against cancer and heart disease.
   I am also participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where this week the theme is Renewal.  What will you do this season to rejuvenate and renew your spirit? I will meditate more, keep on with my Yoga exercises and take more time to admire nature in all its glory.
Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,Harvest Of Friends Weekend Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Friendly Friday Blog Hop,Fun Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Super Sunday Sync and Weekend Wanderings


Thursday, March 14, 2013

Question Time

    Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also help me to get feedback on a number of questions. Today I answer Question 8 asked by Jamie from Love Bakes Good Cakes who passed on the Liebster award to me. Do you have odd habits?  Let me see now. I can't think of any. Oh, would constantly writing lists of things to do be counted as an odd habit?!
   I am also participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where this week the theme is Ring In Spring.  What excites you most about Spring? I am most excited about the wide variety of beautiful flowers and birds as well as Easter celebrations.

Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,Harvest Of Friends Weekend Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Friendly Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Super Sunday Sync and Weekend Wanderings

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Question Time

    Every weekend I will have a blog post where I ask and answer questions.  It is a good way for readers to get to know more about me and also help me to get feedback on a number of questions. Today I answer Question 7 asked by Jamie from Love Bakes Good Cakes who passed on the Liebster award to me. What is your favourite colour?  I like a variety of colours but I would say my favourite colour is blue. Here is a post I did about this What Is Your Favourite Colour?
    I am also participating in Friendship Friday hosted by Create With Joy where this week the theme is Spring Forward. 
    1. How will you celebrate spring? Admiring nature in all its glory, especially flowers and birds.
    2. Do you plan to spend more time, outdoors being more active?  Yes! I will go on nature walks and take pictures.



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Also linking with:-Thirsty For Comments Thursday,Thursday Thoughts, Friday Chaos, Aloha Friday Blog Hop,You Like Me! Friday Blog Hop,The Weekend Blog Hop,Follow Who? Social Weekend Blog Hop, Lovin' The Readers Blog Hop, Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop,Harvest Of Friends Weekend Blog Hop,I Love My Post Blog Hop,Friendly Friday Blog Hop,Make My Saturday Sweet,Let's Get Social Sunday,Super Sunday Sync and Weekend Wanderings
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