One of the biggest surprises for me when I first joined Twitter two years ago was how many truly lovely people I met. I’ve told the story several times that I resisted joining social media as the editors in my city used it to show how fabulous they were. It came across to me as bragging and I didn’t want anything to do with that. Thankfully my friend Heather convinced me to join and I was immediately taken on how many great people are on Twitter. I met Nina Westbury (@ninawmakeup) on Twitter when she won one of my contests. She gave me the wrong address to her house twice!! I discovered the Bridgette Jones of Beauty through social media. She’s become such a dear friend. She makes me laugh so hard with her misadventures and the stories she makes up about me. My favourite was when she told everyone I insisted her son play the harp at our events. There are so many others I’ve met. It would take pages to list them all. But I’m so grateful to have met each of you.
There were so many people who shared their incredible stories below. If you get a chance, read through them. They’re heartwarming. Everyone had a great story. I drew from all entries below and Stacy Bauer from the U.S. was the winner. Big thanks to all who entered!
Crystal K
April 24, 2015 at 9:29 pmI like you Dave,and also Victoria Styles from Living Disrobed-you both connect and talk to your followers,and really seem to care,and respect them.
Thanks again for another great chance Dave!xx
@moonstoneruby
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 8:00 pmthank you so much!!!
Kim
April 24, 2015 at 9:27 pmAlthough I haven’t met her in person @mammamialack is probably the sweetest person I’ve seen on Twitter. She is the mom of Canucks goalie Eddie Lack, and is so crazy supportive of her son, and all the fans in Vancouver. It’s so obvious how much Eddie’s mom and dad love him, and are constantly travelling back and forth from Sweden to Vancouver to watch their son play…it’s crazy adorable! Eddie even has his Dad’s picture on the back of his goalie mask (along with the Swedish chef, cause Eddie’s just adorbs that way)!
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:54 pmsounds like a great family Kim!
Susan P.
April 24, 2015 at 9:24 pmMy Twitter BFF is @cowladydeland. We share beauty secrets and products.
Mary W
April 24, 2015 at 9:23 pmMy BFF is my sweetest Twitter friend. @orchidlady01 is an Orchid Lady in real life with dozens of gorgeous orchids in many colors growing right out the back door! Ah- mazing!
Rozeena Karim
April 24, 2015 at 9:16 pmYou Dave are the Sweetest person on Twitter!! Make our day bright!
Hedghogi
April 24, 2015 at 9:14 pmI would say @Kissesforusall is the sweetest and most open minded person Ive ever met. Shes amazing. She can do it all and is a good listener. I think I might be her biggest fan! Xo
Valerie C.
April 24, 2015 at 9:12 pm@ShopGirlTwirls is a nice one.
Cheryl L.
April 24, 2015 at 8:58 pmI think you are David Lackie! You are always so kind & always answer any questions back so very kindly! Well, that’s my opinion anymore! π <3
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:59 pmso nice Cheryl. Thank you
Sarika Lal
April 24, 2015 at 8:56 pmLove love love love love ..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!!!
Jessica Mayhorn
April 24, 2015 at 8:55 pmMy cousin marcie because she is an amazing and down to earth person. She genuinely cares about people, and post funny tweets! Lastly she introduced me to twitter! @mmayhorn
nick a.
April 24, 2015 at 8:54 pmMy pick is @jamgrl88 because she’s so sweet to nominate me! @peptea88
Donna L.
April 24, 2015 at 8:49 pmMy choice for the sweetest is @peptea88 because we’re BFF’s ! @jamgrl88
Shannon Caswell
April 24, 2015 at 8:43 pmDave Lackie is the sweetest beauty enthusiast on Twitter! No doubt! You’ve made thousands of #FF and give presents all the time!
Lexi
April 24, 2015 at 8:40 pmHaania is the SWEETEST NICEST LOVELIEST FUNNIEST BEST PERSON! Me and Han always joke that ONE DAY we’ll win one of your giveaways its such a dream π She always knows what to say to make me laugh and is always giving me super hip music suggestions and laughing about boy drama with me. Honestly we’ve become so close and not talking to her is something i absolutely cant do! Makeup tips and fashion help and thoughts on runway shows and designers and literally everything else Han and I have lengthy conversations over! I’d love to win this for her π xx @faiiingsiowly is such a babe she definitely needs this !
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:58 pmWhat a great friendship. I so hope you both win a contest prize!! Wishing you luck
Gayle
April 24, 2015 at 8:37 pm@tracypmakeup is the sweetest person on Twitter. She always thanks people for their retweets and appears to be the nicest, sweetest person ever.
Natalie J Vandenberghe
April 24, 2015 at 8:37 pmI’ve met many nice people online, but I have to give a shout out to @tammera111 as the sweetest person I’ve met on Twitter. Somehow, we started communicating. I asked if I could drive up to Seattle to meet her in person. Next thing I knew, she won a trip–and invited me to go with her! Now that’s what I call sweet!
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:56 pmThat is pretty amazing!! A free trip.
Pamm
April 24, 2015 at 8:29 pmThe sweetest person on Twiiter is @1325Apt42 w/out question. I have never met her in “RL” yet she has called me from a concert so I could hear an Aerosmith song, emailed me tips on where to go while I was on a vacation, and even mailed me one of my favorite eye shadows π Other then her family, Aerosmith, wine and her Twitter friends Judy also LOVES make up, so I would LOVE to see her win this contest. She deserves it!!
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:56 pmshe sounds amazing Pamm!!
Tess Picazo
April 24, 2015 at 8:26 pmThe sweetest person is @Molly_76 and this will be a very good surprise for her. We share a love for soccer and gorgeous guys. Lol! Twitter exchanges with her are always fun.
-@mtheresa26
Tess Picazo
April 24, 2015 at 8:26 pmThe sweetest person is @Molly_76 and this will be a very good surprise for her. We share a love for soccer and gorgeous guys. Lol! Twitter exchanges with her are always fun.
Layla Whittaker
April 24, 2015 at 8:19 pmThe sweetest person on twitter is definitely my lovely mum @CaitlynAngel, I’m disabled and she is my carer, she never complains of the fact that she has to look after me and rarely gets a break! I’d love to be able to treat her, and she loves all of these products here that she’s tried! I’d love to see the smile on her face if she won this! – @_PalmsToTheSky
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:55 pmShe sounds amazing Layla!! Good luck to both of you
Alan Rodberg
April 24, 2015 at 8:14 pmthe sweetest person on Twitter is my wife Dale!
Cathie
April 24, 2015 at 8:09 pmI think the sweetest person on Twitter is @rickygervais. π
Dana Morin
April 24, 2015 at 8:08 pmDave I haven’t met anyone besides you on Twitter. You are very sweet, but if I have to make a choice I choose my daughter @kyleighmorin.
@danamorin1971
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:54 pmSo happy to have met you on twitter Dana!
Gia
April 24, 2015 at 8:05 pmMy cousin @hereticpharoah is the sweetest person I know!
Jennifer Sherlock
April 24, 2015 at 8:04 pmMy daughter, @carly_sherlock she is the most thoughtful, funny, and intelligent 17 yr old around. Full time eyebrow fanatic, curler, sister, and friend to many. She deserves this!