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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beth titus
April 24, 2015 at 11:54 amThat would be my friend @TinaBartunek she is so sweet
Emma
April 24, 2015 at 11:53 amI would say @juliasohu !! I think I kind of introduced her to the beauty world and now she’s as obsessed with it as I am! The only thing she’s still not into is perfumes, so maybe if we get to win this she will realise how essential perfumes are. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win such amazing prizes everyday!!!
Emma
Liz G
April 24, 2015 at 11:52 amDave, I think you are the genuinely the kindest person on Twitter and attract the nicest followers. With that said, I would love for me and @luvlyreada to win this. We met on social media, live near each other, share a love, nay obsession, with beauty, love music and live shows, shopping and going out to eat. Last year I even braved a 4 day music festival with her LOL Since that time of year is coming up, I think she could use some perfume to smell nice and new makeup to look cute at her festivals! Plus, it’s our birthday months!! 🙂
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:16 pmgreat choice Liz. So glad you’ve become such good friends. Good luck in the contest!!
Carolyn Corrin
April 24, 2015 at 11:52 amI would love to share this with @DrewComps, She is a true friend, she is battling cancer herself, yet always has time to listen to others and help them were she can. She is a true inspiration. @Victreebel21.
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:17 pmI’m so sorry your friend is battling cancer. Such a terrible disease. Wishing the best for her!
Jill Reese
April 24, 2015 at 11:50 amMy twitter bestie and fellow makeup enthusiast Chelsea! @shewearsprada the sweetest girl on the internet!
-Jphalange
Amy Livermore
April 24, 2015 at 11:43 amWow, I think I have to say @NinaWmakeup. When I discovered you (Dave) and Nina I was starting to get bored with what I used love, make up. Nina’s wonderful quirks and light guided me back. Her little tutorials and how to’s are perfect for the everyday girl. She brings such a fun and flirty feeling to twitter. So glad to have found you both.
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:19 pmI completely agree Amy. Nina is wonderful. So much fun and such a great artist. She always makes me laugh
Agnese Rumolo
April 24, 2015 at 11:40 amIt is @katywendt, obviously!
Gabriela Sarabia
April 24, 2015 at 11:40 amYou Dave! I really think your a great person! But if i have to pick it would be @utsadeli
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:20 pmThank you Gabriela!! so sweet
Karen C
April 24, 2015 at 11:39 amMy former co-worker Cee from @CocoandVera. She is a published writer and talented fashion blogger.
Victoria caster
April 24, 2015 at 11:38 amAww Dave you are my Favorite .But I will say my mom is my # BFF
And to me the Sweetest beauty
enthusiast person is with out question #FF @Ninawmakeup she is the most down to earth and fun person .would love to share this with my Mom she could really use a pick me up with all she’s going threw . Thank you for the chance
@victoriacaster
@Victoria caster
Mary Gaudet
April 24, 2015 at 11:37 amThis is such a nice idea! I’d have to say you and Nina aka @ninawmakeup have become twitter beauty BFF’s! 🙂 I swear I want to move to the west coast to have tea with Nina because I think we’d get on famously, and I know that during my next visit to Toronto our paths will cross…I can’t wait!
My BFF Krysta doesn’t have a twitter ( much to my dismay) but she has an Instagram @withakry
Thanks xoxo @Lady_Ingenue
Rachael
April 24, 2015 at 11:31 am#FF My daughter @jada_arredondo, she’s got a heart of gold and she can do wonders with make-up although she is naturally beautiful.
Louisella
April 24, 2015 at 11:30 amThe sweetest person in my tweeter contacts is my daughter Carolyn Wilman @ContestQueen; a few months ago whe won the Prevage contest worth around $650 and gave to me (her mother); it is from that beautiful gesture that I followed Dave Lackie, who is so generous with us all followers.
shelleyhopkin10
April 24, 2015 at 11:29 amLove your blog!
Carole SERRES
April 24, 2015 at 11:29 amMy Twitter BFF is @gaetane331 who is fowwing you too 🙂
We’d love to win this fabulous giveaway !
Thanks Dave 🙂
Carole SERRES
April 24, 2015 at 11:29 am* following, sorry 😀
Esther Abel
April 24, 2015 at 11:28 amMy grown daughter @Livvyxbaby is my rock everyday Xx Always upbeat & helpful,& amazing !
Krystal Gehrke
April 24, 2015 at 11:28 amHonestly I think it’s you Dave! But if I had to pick someone on twitter it would be @Couponclipinista she showed me how to get into social media.
Dayana Narayanan
April 24, 2015 at 11:27 amWell you’re the nicest beauty enthusiast on twitter that I have ever met, but I also met Cookie (@cookiegigan) recently and I think she’s really sweet and brings joy to everyone!
Jenny
April 24, 2015 at 11:25 amHi Dave,
What a lovely competition, you made me laugh with your tales of Nina… You pair are wonderful together, very much like myself & Shona Mackie.
Our friendship is still fairly new, but feels like I’ve known Shona years. She has a crazy sense of humour and together we have such fun times, talking & laughing the hours away.
I’ve been ill for many years and my new pal has been understanding supportive, kind and there for me through some tough times over the last few months. Most people would run a mile.
@ShonaMackie you’ve put a smile back on my face, love you loads @justinepinky
michelle in belfast
April 24, 2015 at 11:24 amdefinitely @samanthajday – i can’t even tell you how much support i received from her during the absolute worst time of my life, and i hadn’t even met her face to face at that point. we’ve since gotten together several times, and she is one of the most wonderful friends that i’ve ever had.
@sweetghoti
Dave Lackie
April 30, 2015 at 7:21 pmI LOVE that story Michelle. So happy the two of you met. amazing!!
Amy
April 24, 2015 at 11:24 amMy twitter bestie is @ColonnaChanice she is super sweet and very creative !Very inspirational:)
Karen rice
April 24, 2015 at 11:23 amMy daughter loves makeup and we share tips her Twitter is @riceeyy and mine is @kaylabear04
Terry
April 24, 2015 at 11:21 am@ augustgirl65 is my BFF. After talking with her, I always feel like I just had a great glass of red wine. I’m @TeMommy2. Thanks Dave!!
Renee LeBlanc
April 24, 2015 at 11:21 amI love Twitter for this exact reason, so many lovely people! One for me stands out in particular, @trysmallthings – Julie, she’s honestly the kindest, sweetest person I’ve come in contact with on Twitter and recently met her in person. Julie is so thoughtful and kind to everyone, not to mention really funny. You can’t help but smile when speaking with her. She’s very encouraging and tries to brighten people’s days through her thoughtfulness. Julie inspires me to be a more kind, friendly and all around happy person. Say hello to her when you have the chance and you’ll see what I’m talking about 🙂
@reneemleblanc
Dave Lackie
April 26, 2015 at 8:40 pmShe looks great Renee!!! Love her twitter pic!! So fun
Chloe
April 24, 2015 at 11:21 am@_chloeng my Twitter best friend is @irislyng 🙂 she is the sweetest and the best