Twitter Friends Are The Best!

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I have been lamenting my limited time online these past few months, but I am thankful when I am able to connect to the friends I have made on Twitter these past couple years. Today I wanted to share a wonderful experience I had getting together with one of my Twitter friends.

Recently, I have been trying to open my own private practice in child & family therapy.  However, I have run into a few road blocks. One of those problems was finding an image for my logo to produce marketing materials.

I am using a local attraction as the logo for my business – the Trumpeter Swans. The town where I live pays to feed the swans every year, so a few thousand of them take up residence in the winter (I guess they think the weather is much warmer than Canada). I love to watch them fly over my house every day. They are beautiful, awe-inspiring birds. And, it is fun to go down by the river and watch them swim together with their babies. Trumpeter swans mate for life and stay in their family groups.

The first person I thought about to ask for help was a Twitter friend, Monica Marier (@lil_monmon). She is an amazing artist and I have really enjoyed Monica’s art, writing and her friendship.

I wanted to show off my adorable new logo that Monica created

I will definitely ask Monica to do any artwork I need in the future. She is a true professional with amazing talent. I am hoping to create small children’s books featuring her illustrations.

You can find some of Monica’s work, The Skeleton Crew webcomic at Tangent Artists and at The Penny Dreadful. She has published a book called, Must Love Dragons, available on Lulu.  And, Monica just finished her second novel (part of the same series), Runs In Good Condition, which is available for pre-order here.

I encourage you to check out Monica’s blog, Attack of the Muses, where she publishes her FridayFlashes and other writing tidbits. And, if you haven’t already, follow her on Twitter, @lil_monmon.

On a personal note…

I have been continually astounded by those I meet in the Twitterverse. I have met so many talented, intelligent and artistic people. And, I am most grateful to count as friends so many kind, compassionate, and of course, endlessly entertaining Tweeple.

Now I am getting nostalgic for the days when I could spend more time online. I am hoping to make changes in my life soon to allow more online time in my life.

And, if someone can just find office space for me, I will be eternally grateful.

Stay tuned for The Writer’s Life regular blog series to return in a few weeks.

Peace, my friends!!


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14 responses to “Twitter Friends Are The Best!”

  1. Wow, it seems that Monica is everyone’s saviour lately, no?

    She’s an amazing friend and a true talent. I’m so glad to have met her!

    I’m also sure happy that you’re coming back on line, Anne! You’ve been sorely missed. 🙂

    It’s wonderful that things are getting back on track so you’ll be able to spend more time with us. I hope you’ll have as much fun as you’ve had before. *winks, winks*

    All the best to you, my friend! Love the new logo, by the way. It has everything to do with you. 🙂

  2. Hey Anne (and everyone)!

    Go to see you’re doing well and I wish you so much luck with your practice.

    As for the super awesome Monica… she rocks. 🙂

    Twitter is such an awesome place to meet people and make connections… I can’t tell you know how many great people I’ve meet who’ve helped me and who I’ve been able to help.

    -Jim

    1. Hi Jim,

      It is great to see you!! You are definitely one of the awesome people I have met along with the others here!

      Isn’t it just the best when we can help each other?!!

      thanks for stopping by!

  3. Wow, have you been busy Anne! So great to hear from you, and with such wonderful news. I love the logo Monica did for you, love it!

    I too have not been on Twitter in some time, and I miss everyone a lot, but, like you, I’ve built some great friendships, (such as you), that I know won’t simply disappear just because we haven’t been chatting, and that’s a good feeling.
    I look forward to the time we can all get back together and chat, chat, chat.

    Good luck to you!

    1. Hi Deanna,

      So, you have been gone, too? My goodness. It seems we are all riding the “busy” wave right now.

      Remember when we were chatting about being on Twitter too much last year? Maybe that means we will all get a balance in the middle this time.

      I hope you are doing well and writing that novel.

      Seems like I need to throw another party with lots of notice to bring everyone back over for some fun!

      1. Yes, I do remember talking about being on line too much, and that’s the main reason I’ve not been on line much lately, I had to force myself off in order to get any actual writing done. And I am getting a lot more written, but I miss everyone so much!

        I think a party is just what we all need. I love your parties Anne! And I’m quite certain I speak for everyone. 🙂

  4. Monica Marier

    Super-duper thanks for the post, Anne. I’m suffering from web-ban right now too. Hoping I’ll get to hang out w. you all more in the future as well.

    1. Hi ya,

      Thanks again. You too? Well, life is calling and we need to live our lives and get work done. Glad to connect with you today!

  5. Hi, Anne! What an adorable logo, Monica is supremely talented, isn’t she? So pleased to hear that, like the swans, you’re considering spreading your wings and going into business for yourself. I wish you every good fortune with the new venture, I just know it’s going to be amazingly successful. 😀

    1. Thanks Sam,

      I still have a ways to go with my own business. I will probably have to do other work for quite awhile, but I’ve got my fingers crossed.

      Monica is very talented!

  6. Hi Anne, So great to see your face. You look great! I completely agree with your assessment of Twitter friends, and in particular FridayFlash friends. I haven’t been actively participating in months and months, but the friendships and camaraderie are still going strong. It’s a wonderful thing.

    Congratulations on your new business.

    1. Hi Olivia,

      Great to see you, too. It is amazing how we all seem to pick up where we left off when we come back online.

      How wonderful!

  7. Hello, Anne! So very glad to see you here. I, too, have not spent as much time as I did before on Twitter. And I do miss you and all the other friends.

    I love the logo! And I’m so happy to know that you are opening your own business. Congratulations and best wishes for much success.

    Even though I may not see you around that much anymore, just know that you do come across my thoughts many times. 🙂

    1. Thanks Marisa,

      So you haven’t been on much either?

      I have definitely thought of you quite often, and all our friends!

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