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!
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Claire Duffie
April 24, 2015 at 9:06 amYou & Nina are the best! Kind, friendly & generous! However, on Twitter, I have also met the lovely @shullup aka Lisa Ratcliff! She is one of life’s treasures, a real friend! 🙂
Samantha Naude
April 24, 2015 at 9:06 amBeside you and Nina Westbury (i just love how both of you gel on Twitter), i would have to say my #BFF in the entore world @Tarynne_90135, we have really become close over the past year nad there is nothing that I would do for her. She’s helped me alot with my problems i’ve had recently, and helped me see persepctive, not a day goes buy that we caht, whether it’s on Twitter or on otehr social media platforms. I do not know what i would do without her, I just love her to bits.
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 7:32 pmI’m so happy you’ve met such a great friend on Twitter. Amazing you are both always there for each other.
gloria patterson
April 24, 2015 at 9:05 amforgot @1560gl
beside you Dave I would have to pick my sister @bonnieC because she has taught me about makeup and any thing new she falls in love with she sends me samples. And I always end up buying these products because of her
Dana Rodriguez
April 24, 2015 at 9:02 amWell my first thought was @davelackie 🙂
I would have to say my bestie @clooneysgal is the sweetest on Twitter!
StaceyD
April 24, 2015 at 9:01 amBECCA @fashiontrain 🙂
Andrea b
April 24, 2015 at 9:00 amIt has to be @kiniapinky she has great taste in makeup and fashion,loves girlie things the colour pink AND pink the singer and i think her blog is awesome!! I just love reading her reviews and her photos always look great. She a great friend too and is always there for me x
Gabriela Sanchez
April 24, 2015 at 9:00 amI honestly believe you are the most generous and amazing person. I have come across on Twitter. Nobody but you sure know how to make anyone dream come true. I mean I have not gotten lucky. Maybe one day. But I appreciate everything you do for us. Thank you for being you. KEEP UP with your great blog post love reading them. Love watching Cityline when you describe and review
the products
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 7:35 pmThat is the nicest post Gabriela. I so appreciate your kind words. And I wish you lots of luck in the contests. Lots more coming up.
gloria patterson
April 24, 2015 at 8:59 ambeside you Dave I would have to pick my sister @bonnieC because she has taught me about makeup and any thing new she falls in love with she sends me samples. And I always end up buying these products because of her
@PrairiePearl
April 24, 2015 at 8:57 amI met a new friend at Twitter Parties who is also from my province. I would love to see her win one of the prize packages. @carollushka (Carol Markusa).
Nat W
April 24, 2015 at 8:57 amMy girl Trish @trishhoang is the best. I’m not sure I know anyone who’s basically like me… only not. I feel like she’s the improved, better version. And we would have never met if not for twitter!
Manal Amin
April 24, 2015 at 8:53 amHappy Friday dear Dave & all followers and surbscribers. The sweetest beauty enthusiast on Twitter title goes to you dear Dave. I really love and appreciate your kind and continuous engaging with your followers, and your continuous generosity in collaboration with spectacular beauty brands to reward your followers with ultimate luxurious giveaways that amazingly add such an exceptional beauty and joy into their life. Hats Off Dave, and keep up the great work.
@ManalJo
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 7:36 pmThat means so much to me Manal!! thank you!!!
Jessica
April 24, 2015 at 8:52 amWell I’m a little bias because shes my mom but I think @LouisaS59 is the nicest!!! Also I love twitting with Cookie, Daniel, Jen, annnnnddd I love Heather!!!!! 🙂
tima
April 24, 2015 at 8:52 amfor me it’s anagoesgreen 🙂
Despina Veneti
April 24, 2015 at 8:49 amI’ll have to pick @CrippleHorse , always makes me laugh!
My Twitter : @DESPINA_VNT
Elle s
April 24, 2015 at 8:48 ami would have to say @MissBissLashes (Leanne Robertson) we live miles apart and haven’t ever met but she’s a lovely kind caring person who I consider a true friend. We’re able to be there for one another via social media and it’s so comforting knowing a total stranger cares enough to talk out one another’s problems. It could be a gossip matter or a deep heart to heart, I know she’s there for me and I am her! <3
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 7:59 pmso nice!!
Madiha waseem
April 24, 2015 at 8:46 amI joined Twitter because of you Dave lackie!!! Aside you, I met my baby sister here @rabbiyawaseem she is my love.
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 8:00 pmThat is so wonderful!!
Suzanne G
April 24, 2015 at 8:43 amI would have to say you come across on twitter and I watch you on Cityline as a very kind and caring beauty enthusiast. For someone I actually know on twitter it would have to be @thebatlab who is my son. I really have not met anyone else on twitter that I know well.
Edith Thurman
April 24, 2015 at 8:42 amI would have to say my daughter, she’s in the Navy and also does beauty videos, plus just had her first paying makeup job! She is really excited. Then of course there is always you! Besides that I really don’t talk to anyone on twitter, just repost a lot of stuff! OXOXOX @etphonehome750
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 8:02 pmcongrats to your daughter!! That is great news!!
Despi Gr
April 24, 2015 at 8:37 amI don’t have only one favourite and i thing that is unfair to mention only one. I suggest you to give 2 winners from your followers
Petra
April 24, 2015 at 8:36 amOther than you Dave, the sweetest person I’ve met on Twitter and form a bond with is my bestie, Abbey McNeill @AbbeyMcNeill. She’s beautiful from the inside out and is kindhearted, caring and genuine. We always look out for each other and its so refreshing to find like-minded people on a social network. I’m sure Abbey and I will have a lasting friendship because we’re like kindred spirits.
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 8:03 pmSo happy you met Abbey!! Love that you’ve become such good friends.
@jadedlou58
April 24, 2015 at 8:35 amYes Dave, you are correct about Twitter friends. I have met so many wonderful friends because if your Twitter account. People who are always there to share a virtual coffee and listen to the good and bad in each others lives. That being said, I’m nominating @Cookiegigan. She is a wonderful woman, always there with a kind word, an enthusiastic woman who gives back to her community. (Steps off soapbox)
Dominique Britton
April 24, 2015 at 8:35 amI really haven’t met anyone i follow so i guess they are all nice people.
Julia Diveroli
April 24, 2015 at 8:33 amWhy – that would be you; your personality, beauty knowledge and kindness to the fans, is the real gift/prize and why, we all, tune in to connect/support you, on social media, thanks, for being so wonderful and simpatico, Dave…
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 8:19 pmthank you Julia!!
Manuel Vizcaya
April 24, 2015 at 8:32 amCheryl Orton (@Artsy70 ) is probably the nicest person that I know on twitter.
Christina Leek
April 24, 2015 at 8:31 amI’ve met many great friends on Twitter but one that stands out is Josie from @OpenMindFashion as she is always happy, appreciative and gives great style advice!
@christinaleek