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ABOUT ME:

I’ve finally had to admit defeat.

Until some time last year, I did not want to know about blogging or social networks. I felt I could get along in life quite well thank you very much without the need to join online communities looking for virtual friends.

Don’t get me wrong – I am not against progress and I am not opposed to change (at least no more so than the average person). I just didn’t feel it was necessary. So whilst I belligerently buried my head in the sand, technological advances continued to swagger its own sweet way forward and left me completely behind!

Now, having peered through the dim fog of my foolish obstinacy, I see the light! And so I‘ve decided to venture into unknown territory, to dip my toes in the blogging ocean and learn to negotiate its currents. This time I’m choosing to swim with the tides of change, instead of against!

My name is Carol.  Thanks for doing me the honour of paying a visit.  I hope you like what you see and enjoy what you read. Do get involved.  As you engage with me and other users, I trust you’ll leave encouraged, inspired and motivated. So don’t be a stranger – come back often.

Au revoir!

ABOUT THIS SITE:

Are you familiar with Rick Warren’s book: The Purpose Driven Life? It’s been described as “a blueprint for Christian living in the 21st century”.

In chapter 3 of this work, Warren highlights several negative reasons that can be a driving force behind people’s lives. Having recognised some of those reasons featured in my own life, I decided that as a woman of God, I don’t want to be driven  by fear, or a desire for approval, or some other unworthy reason. I decided if I am going to be driven by anything, then let it be by God’s pre-ordained purpose for me. Hence the title of this site: A Purpose-Driven Achiever.

Now whilst I seek to motivate myself to move from an unproductive existence to a fruitful, purpose-driven life and, whilst I desire success and significance as pre-destined for me by my Father God, I am mindful of that verse of scripture in Philippians 2:4: Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. My heartfelt desire therefore, is to encourage others to come along with me on this journey. Are you ready? Then let’s go!

39 thoughts on “About”

  1. Joan Kane 13/10/2015 — 6:46 pm

    Welcome to the world of social media and blogging! You may find your purpose is identified and expanded through these technologies. Good luck and God bless!

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      ladycee 13/10/2015 — 9:32 pm

      Thank you so much for the encouragement. And thanks also for taking the time to drop by my site. It is so appreciated. May the Lord abundantly bless you and surround you and your loved ones with his peace and protection.

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  2. stretchingyourfaith 06/11/2015 — 12:33 am

    We are the same with technology, Three months ago I started my blog and got on Facebook just to share my posts. I will use it now that I have a reason to!

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      ladycee 06/11/2015 — 12:38 am

      At least you are on FB. The only social site I am on (so far) is LinkedIn and WordPress appears to have problems connecting with it.
      Anyway, will take my time and decide what to do about adding FB and twitter! Thanks for sharing @stretchingyourfaith.

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  4. colE 18/02/2016 — 8:10 pm

    Enjoyed reading some of your posts and your About page is very good – i’ll be back to read more another time soon 🙂 Thank you again for visiting my blog and your very encouraging and supportive feedback. it’ been a real pleasure meeting you, I look forward to visiting you again 🙂

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      ladycee 18/02/2016 — 8:14 pm

      Thank you so much for stopping by. I look forward to your further visits whenever you feel able. Take good care of yourself.

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  6. Wivesrepublic 17/04/2016 — 4:53 pm

    My first impression- beautiful Layout and colour. I think my biggest problem still lies with Twitter. I don’t even know how to go about it. Am pretty good with other social media except twitter, Is that not surprising?
    Anyway, time to dig into your blog.

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      ladycee 17/04/2016 — 11:44 pm

      Dear fellow-blogger (I remember your name beginning with I but did not want to spell it incorrectly), thank you for dropping by so promptly.
      And thank you for your feedback. I don’t quite understand your reference to twitter but believe me I am in the same boat, so no I am not surprised. I call myself a social media virgin.

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      1. Wivesrepublic 18/04/2016 — 12:21 pm

        My name is Iseone

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  7. Christina 29/08/2016 — 2:03 pm

    I fought off Facebook for awhile, too. I gave in thinking it’d be the best way to keep up with old high school friends, since I’ve moved since then. I steered clear of blogging even longer, but now I really enjoy it. It’s nice to meet you, and I hope we continue to connect through the blogosphere. 😉

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      ladycee 29/08/2016 — 2:22 pm

      Thank you Christina for your visit and for engaging with me. I still haven’t signed up to Facebook as yet!

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  8. Bonsai 09/09/2016 — 5:04 pm

    I also started out reluctantly . . .but bloggersville can serve as mission if used properly. I’m learning. My audience is similar to yours more than believers I am hoping to attract culturally curious non-believers more than anyone else. I relied on another culture; a man-made system of values as my source of truth and it was a huge mistake.

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  9. Grace and Beauty 01/12/2016 — 8:33 pm

    Carol,
    It is an absolute pleasure in meeting you! I look forward to spending more time on your blog. I too am new to the world of blogging and I’m slowly getting back into the world of social media. I have a Twitter and Instagram account. I’ve recently re-created a Facebook account although I’m hesitant on using it fully. Here’s to blogging and being a little more social than we’re used to!

    -Grace

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      ladycee 01/12/2016 — 9:59 pm

      Hear! Hear! I only have a Google and LinkedIn account but am looking to set up Twitter at least in the new year, God willing!
      BTW thank you so much for following both my blogs WoW! and A Purpose-driven Achiever.

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  10. #hhhigh 03/12/2016 — 11:51 am

    Great blog . Enjoy to be here. Come n visit me often.

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      ladycee 03/12/2016 — 3:45 pm

      Hello #hhhigh. Appreciate you stopping by and I will visit you soon when able.

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  11. Lochan 07/12/2016 — 4:00 am

    Hi.. I loved your blog and so I nominated you for One Lovely Blog Award.. Please do check it out. I hope you continue your beautiful writings.
    https://simplearien.wordpress.com/2016/12/06/my-first-blogging-award/

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      ladycee 07/12/2016 — 4:19 am

      Hello @Lochan,
      I am glad you are enjoying my blog and thank you for the nomination.
      However, at present I do not accept awards.

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      1. Lochan 07/12/2016 — 4:27 am

        Hi, No problem. Keep this safe. When you change your rules do accept this. 🙂

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  12. usathroughoureyes 03/03/2017 — 2:24 pm

    Hi Carol. It is a pleasure meeting you. We are going to enjoy tagging along with you on this journey of blogging. It is going to be fun seeing the world through your eyes and words.

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      ladycee 03/03/2017 — 9:19 pm

      Thank you dear fellow-blogger.

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  13. Phoebe Chi (Puppydoc) 16/04/2017 — 10:34 pm

    What a lovely and inspiring blog! Wonderful to meet you!

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      ladycee 16/04/2017 — 10:40 pm

      Thank you so much Phoebe for visiting, leaving me your comment and for your kind words. I do appreciate this. 😃

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      1. Phoebe Chi (Puppydoc) 17/04/2017 — 9:05 am

        It is my pleasure. 😊 Keep up the great blogging! 😊

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  14. Eleanor T. Khonje 05/05/2017 — 9:49 am

    Thank you for choosing to be a part of this blogging world. It’s a beautiful place to be, especially when you chose to recognize how effective it can be in your growth journey and as you shared, in encouraging others on the same journey! This is a space I will definitely be coming back to 🙂

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      ladycee 05/05/2017 — 2:03 pm

      Thank you so much for your beautiful and encouraging comment. I treasure this. You are welcome Eleanor and I’m so happy you would like to return. 😃 💖

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    2. Margaret 30/03/2021 — 7:37 am

      Hi Eleanor,
      Nice to meet you here and hope you and yours are keeping well during these challenging times.
      I agree with your comment about how blogging helps a person’s growth journey, this has certainly been the case for me.
      Take care ❤️🙏

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  17. Margaret 21/09/2020 — 6:42 am

    Hi Carol, nice to meet you here via a like of yours on a recent comment of mine.
    I love your About section especially your analogy of dipping your toes in the blogging ocean whilst navigating its currents thereby swimming with the tides of change instead of against.
    The reading from the Phillipians rounding things off.
    I look forward to reading your posts and please take care during these challenging times 🙏❤️💁🏻‍♀️

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      ladycee 03/10/2020 — 3:35 pm

      Dear Margaret,
      Apologies for this much belated reply. I took a break from blogging for a few weeks.
      I am so glad you enjoyed my About page and thank you so much for telling me which aspects you enjoyed. As a writer, it’s always encouraging to hear that my efforts have not gone un-noticed. I don’t remember how I rounded off my About page, so will have to go back and read.
      Thank you so much for your loving concern. I wish you and your loved ones God’s divine protection during this unsettling season with the Covid-19 virus.
      Take care! 🙂 xx

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      1. Margaret 03/10/2020 — 5:31 pm

        Hi Ladycee, thank you for your reply. I appreciate from experience how difficult it is to keep up with blogging. More recently I have been decluttering at home and preparing for the winter so I feel guilty at not keeping up with the reader however I try my best and that is all I can do.
        Glad I stimulated you to revisit your About page.
        God bless to you and your family. 🙂

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        ladycee 10/10/2020 — 3:31 pm

        Hello Margaret.
        Thanks for getting back to me. Guess what? I am decluttering our home too!
        Yes. I know all about feeling guilty about letting down our blog followers. As you say, we can only try to do our best.
        Have a great weeked! 🙂

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