The one reason I’m sharing this story is because I’m always asked, of all things one can do, why a blog? Here goes.
I used to work in the corporate world for various outfits before my husband became a politician. Then a number of life-changing experiences occurred after my husband went into public office. I decided to stop working, concentrate on my kids and go back to my first love, which is cooking and keeping house.
Fast forward to today, wherein my kids are older and into activities of their own, my husband in the province some days of the week and me here, with time on my hands. My spring cleaning at home became more often (cleaning our cabinets and giving away stuff), I was in the kitchen most of the time, I took to making bottles of food orders which pleasantly surprised me, was a success! I had more time counseling so many friends with various problems.
And then it hit me: The realization of how I love to share.
I wanted to share my recipes passed down from generations; to share wisdom from all I’ve learned; share what I continuously discover; open people’s eyes to how we can live inspired. All this because, unconsciously, I was living with an attitude of gratefulness, which was so liberating. Then, I realized, I simply wanted to share. I love success stories and derive pleasure from hearing stories of struggle that turned into victory.
I won’t be attending all the latest events as I’m really not the going out type, but I will attend what I like, love and believe in. Then, share it with all of you. I have been blessed immensely with friends, and people in my life who I consider rock stars, all of whom I’ve learned from, who all have stories to tell, who emerged at the top after all sorts of difficulties and situations. I’ve been equally blessed with great teachers and pastors who are filled with wisdom and knowledge beyond compare. Because of all this, I have come to discover that my life has gotten it’s strength from inspiration.
This being my realization, I hope you will find your morsel of inspiration each time you visit my site.
To God be the glory.
Nicole
Been following you on your IG account for almost a year now and all I can say is that you really are an inspiration to me and all the women out there. I do not know you personally and I never commented in any of your IG post because I’m a bit shy 😉 But from what I see base on your pictures, is that you are a good mother, a loving wife and a very grounded person with a simple but bright approach in life. I want you to know that I am so happy that you finally open a blog that will inspire many people. Thank you for opening your world to us by sharing your beautiful ideas. God bless and more power!
Hi Jenny,
This is so heartwarming and encouraging to me. Thank you for your compliments, I hope I do not disappoint. Happy reading. May I fulfill your expectations and keep you inspired! God bless you!
What a wonderful blog you have launched! I’ve been waiting for this since learning about it through your IG posts and yes, its worth the wait! Please continue to share positivity, love and goodness. The online world definitely needs a blog like yours!
Hi Joan,
This is so encouraging. I am so humbled you waited patiently. May I be able to deliver. Thankyou for your much appreciated feedback.
N
Congratulations on your new blog, Nicole! It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there and share pieces of your heart & mind to the world. I’ve read all sections of your blog & let me say that you’ve inspired me to find my voice, as well, and reflect on what truly are my life’s essentials. I feel I know you because of the common friends (Hi to the lovely & dynamic Eduardo sisters—Alice, Small & Melba!) that we share. Through your IG posts, I’ve discovered this down-to-earth person who’s big on family, friends, food, and fashion. Your blog confirms all these and more!
Continue to inspire & spread positivity! I look forward to more blog entries from you and hopefully, taste your famous cheese pimiento come December!
Hi Rocella, awww, you took the time out to read my blog.I am humbled to learn that i did that for you. I feel blessed that I was able to encourage you. So touched you read all sections of my blog. I’m also glad to have met you through Ate Alice and Small. Thank you for your kind words,so humbled its coming from a genius like you! Thanks for being a regular. My heart is full.
N
I’m a follower of your IG and I know I’ll often visit this site because I’m looking for inspiration. Like you I’m also a housewife and sometimes I run out of things to do. I hope I could find my motivation in you to become something better every day.
Hey Nikki,
I truly hope so, I will do my best to collate everything we women must know and be and at the same time, elevate our way of thinking which will lead us to an elevated way of thinking and then an elevated life. I don’t want to over promise and under deliver. But do know, that my commitment to you, my readers,is to keep you inspired. Goodnight 🙂
N
Congratulations Nicole! Keep sharing your God given talents and continue to inspire souls. I love that you’re writing about 2 of my favorite things – people and life.
I’m so proud of you and I’m sure your whole family and friends feel the same. I like to order your cheese pimiento and pomodoro sauce haha!
Go girl!
Naks, nag comment ang Phina!Thanks for the encouragement Phins! Means a lot. text me for your orders. Haha!