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Two years ago, on June 17th, 2012, I wrote my first post for this blog. I had no idea then all that could happen…would happen…it most certainly marked an epoch in my life. An epoch I am ceaselessly grateful for and feel it one of the most impactful changes in my life.
Shortly thereafter, I met Neil, my admiration of his writing was instantaneous, as was our friendship. On August 30, 2012 we published our first collaboration. It was such an incredible honor to read his words which I so admire. I had never attempted anything like this before…it was the beginning of future audio and video collaborations with Neil, followed by a few vlogs of my own.
An excerpt from my “Christina ~ Out Loud” page…
“Neil…thank you so much sweet sir…you are a star who will always shine so bright in my night sky. A friend who helped pull me out of myself and try something new and so so fun!”
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I wish to say thank you to everyone who has been along this journey with me, encouraged me, inspired me, and given me your steadfast support… with special gratitude to Neil who opened the door to new possibilities…new dreams…who encouraged me out of my shell.
Each one of you add so much to my life…
Transforming it from darkness into a rainbow of dreams…
~
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∼ Reconstructing Christina ∼ 
This is so beautiful, Christina.
Blessings ~ Wendy ❀
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Thank you so so very much Wendy!!! ❤ ~ I hope your weekend is an amazing one! ~
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Wow…what a wonderful reading…truly beautiful…just brilliant!
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Thank you…so very very much!! I’m honored you would enjoy this, truly!
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Congratulations on your anniversary, long may your beautiful writing continue!! 🙂
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Thank you ever so much Chris…both for your amazing praise and awesome wishes! 🙂
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Beautiful attitude.Cheers.
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Jalal, thank you…so so much! Cheers ~
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That was exquisite. Well done 🙂
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Thank you so so much Richard!! It truly does mean so very much you would enjoy this 🙂
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Your writing’s always great 🙂
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I am honored you would think so! 🙂 I can safely say… “Ditto”!! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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🙂 !!
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I am so proud of you for this, it is a wonderful collaboration, moving and perfectly executed. It is wonderful that you got such an opportunity so soon after starting, it just goes to show how talented you were before you started perfecting your art.
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Thank you ever so very much, it is a great feeling to have made you proud…also that you enjoyed it! Indeed, it was soon after beginning, and I am so grateful to have this collaboration as part of my journey. Further proof of the wonderful world of WP! You are very sweet to say such wondrously encouraging things. Thank you…again.
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Elephantaciously mammothousfully exquisitential!
Congrambulatories, beautiful Christina.
And, of course, big (((HHHUUUUGGGGSSSS)))
Eternally happy to have met you when our different paths crossed.
B x
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AnElephant does indeed always use the most splendorifically magifitasticous mahoosively awesomazing words ever 😀 !! I love your words and am over the moon with your sweet wishes and congratulations!! You were one of my first dear friends here and I, too, am so happy our paths crossed…so so happy! 🙂 Hugely Hugs Heffalump Hugs!! xo ~
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Congratulations my friend in entering your third year with this blog. You have changed so much over the years overcoming tremendous difficult times into the Christina you now are and we still love. Keep up the good work in giving me sleepless nights pouring sweat onto my dictionary. Love and hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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Thank you so so very way much sweet sweet friend!! Your comment is so amazing and sweet and wonderful…like you! 🙂 You are such an awesome source of encouragement and support. You do indeed push me to come up with ever more rare words for you to research, as I know it’s become your favorite pastime. Ha! 😉 Thank you again Ralph, so very much xox ❤
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So proud of you my beautiful writing friend! xoxo ❤ 🙂
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Thank you so very very much Debby, my heart to yours sweetest friend!! 🙂 xoxo ❤ ~
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And you know it! xoxo<3
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❤ ❤ ❤ !!
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It doesn’t matter how many times I read that poem, or how many times I hear you read it, it is timeless. It is a gorgeous poem read perfectly. Your voice, along with the background music make the words stand out more.
I can’t believe it’s been two years since I first heard that. It’s one I would never tire of reading.
Beautiful
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Thank you so so very much for your very generous and cherished praise! 🙂 It does make me so very happy to know you enjoy this, even still. I can’t hardly believe it’s been two years either and as for Neil’s words… I would never tire of reading them either! 😀 !!
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Two years seems so long ago, and yet it seems only yesterday. The words are awesome, and you add a depth to them, flesh them out. Make them more real.
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It really does seem a lifetime ago. Thank you, I think I had the easy part of this collaboration! 😀
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Oh I don’t know. Reading it so you get the correct inflections, giving the feeling, making it sound you like you weren’t reading. That took skill.
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Thank you for your sweet praise. At the risk seeming repetitive, it really was so easy as from the first moment I read that particular piece of Neil’s…well…I just spoke what I felt. 🙂
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I think that’s the best way to do it. When you “feel” the words, that feeling comes out and just flows through and comes out as this did
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Thank you, it did feel so great, like a divine adrenaline rush 🙂
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You’ll have to do another one soon. Another of Neil’s, or one of your own. Only when there is time though.
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Thank you, I’ve got a few ideas brewing 😉 #TimePending
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Fantastic. I look forward to whatever comes #TimePending of course hehe
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An eloquent and very touching reading Christina – major kudos.
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Oh…thank you so very very much Mike. Truly, it means the whole world that you would think so. 🙂
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i am privileged to be part of this, christina. this remains to be my favorite among our collaborations. all the best!! 🙂
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Then the privilege is mutual, for I feel it mine as well. I have to agree this is my favorite as well, though they all are because I do so admire and love your writing sweet sir! 🙂
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Congratulations on your second anniversary Christina. How very far you have come and how honored I am to be part of your journey of words. This reading is so moving.
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Thank you so so very much LuAnn 😀 !! It is rather intriguing to look back…see the subtle twists and turns that lead to this very moment. Then to ponder the ones yet to come. I am so happy you loved this! It has been my honor to have you along this journey with me dear friend and know that you and each incredible connection here has influenced me and my writing in countless ways…in wondrous ways. I look forward to the years that come and…in time, more writing from you as well! 😉 Huge Huge Hugs and so so much love to you ❤ ❤ ~
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I look forward to many more people pieces of poetry from you dear friend, and I suspect some new writing from me. 🙂
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I shall do my utmost to keep writing as well as I can! 😀 Yay! I’m super happy to hear of new writing from you, and most anxious as well!! 😀 ❤ ~
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Plethora of dreams indeed! Congratulations!!! May your catharsis through writing continue my friend 🙂 🙂
Blessings always
JC
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Thank you so very very much JC 😀 !! And yet another ‘thank you’ for your beautiful wishes. I hope this next year brings happiness and joy for you as well! 🙂 Blessings sweet friend ❤ ❤ ~
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Happy ADay on the WP! 🙂
Sorry I missed the party. Any leftover cake?
#XOXO #LoVe #BlesSings #HappyFaces #FantabUlousYoU #KeepTakingUsByStorm
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Thank you so so much RoSy!! 😀 Can’t believe it’s been two years already! Of course, I saved a piece special for you. It has your name on it and everything! ;)You just have to come on over and get it, and visit us too lol! #HugeHugeSmiles #XOXO #LoveLoveLove #AwesomazingYOU #YouSayTHEBestestThings #BLessings #HappyHappyWeekend ❤ ~
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Congratulations Christina. The talent and beautiful of your friend Neil’s words are an inspiration for all! Your reading and collaboration, most excellent. Thank you. 🙂 No one will every be at a loss for words when they listen or read your beautiful written and spoken creations. You are a most talented and gifted writer and I (along with many others) look forward to your next composition! ♥ ♥
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Thank you so so very much!! Neil’s words and talent with the video end were of such excellence, he made my part in this pure joy! 🙂 Thank you again and again for your amazing praise, encouragement, and support…it means so very very much…all ways. 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤ ~
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Congratulations on the eve of successful journey to second anniversary
all best wishes
with regards
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Thank you so very very much!! Your happy wishes are cherished 🙂
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