Good Morning Friends,
If you've followed me for long, you've heard me mention NN Light's Book Heaven. Well today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Nancy or Mrs. N from NN Lights!
A lot of people ask me to describe myself. I tend to avoid questions like that because, hey, I’m just me. I’m also shy which is why I’m a writer. Here it goes. My name is Nancy, but I am well-known in the book world as Mrs. N aka N. N. Light. Without further ado, here are twenty-six fun facts about me, alphabetical, for your enjoyment.
A- Art lover and one time, I got lost in the Louvre and had to ask a guard for directions.
B- Baking is a secret obsession of mine. I love to bake and I love trying new recipes. I tend to share my creations on Instagram and Facebook.
C- Chocolate is my favorite food and, in my opinion, it should be a food group.
D- Dreamt of marrying a chef and getting published ever since I was eighteen. 2/2 is pretty good!
E- Exercise saved my life and I walk over 20 miles a week, no matter the weather.
F- Favorite foods include: anything Italian, Greek, Mexican, pizza, steak, burgers, lobster, etc.
G- Great writers I admire: Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Harlan Coben, Sophie Kinsella, J. K. Rowling, Stephen King and Agatha Christie.
H- Happiness is curled up reading a book or watching a movie with Mr. N.
I- Inspiration is all around me and I get inspired by the smallest thing.
J- Jovial is a way to describe me. There is nothing more I love to do than laugh, even if it is at myself.
K- Kindness to everyone is one of my mantras for living.
L- Love Actually is one of my favorite movie and I watch it at least twice times a year.
M- MLB is one of my favorite sports to watch and my favorite team is the Minnesota Twins.
N- Natural beauty is my lifestyle and appearance. I don’t overdo on make-up, perfume or jewelry. Short red hair tousled, light eye shadow complimenting my hazel eyes and a big smile are all the accessories I need to make an outfit complete.
O- Only child growing up left me free to explore my world using my imagination and books.
P- Perseverance throughout life is what has made me into the woman I am today.
Q- Questions tumbled out of my mouth as a child and some of my teachers found it annoying. I was curious about everything and wanted to know how stuff worked.
R- Romance is not something couples do once or twice a year; it’s every day and that’s how my marriage with Mr. N continues to feel like we’re still newlyweds. This summer we’ll be celebrating our eighteenth wedding anniversary.
S- School was troublesome for me due to bullying but I survived and I try to inspire others to stand up to bullies.
T- Twitter is my favorite social media site although I am discovering how addictive Facebook can be.
U- Understanding is one my strongest personality attributes. I can empathize with anyone and when needed, I give out hugs.
V- Vino in a glass is one of my favorite ways to unwind after a long day. My tastes vary but my go-to variety is Cabernet Sauvignon.
W- Winnie the Pooh is my favorite cartoon character growing up and I still love it. I relate to all the friends from Hundred Acre Wood: Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl and Christopher Robin.
X- Xtra shy in front of a camera has been something I have had to deal with since I was ten. I would much rather meet in person or talk on the phone. I’m still a work in progress.
Y- Yoda is my favorite Star Wars character and I try to emulate him. Wise, he is.
Z- Zen or prayer is something I incorporate in my everyday life. It’s a constant conversation and I wouldn’t have it any other way. My spiritual life is a living thing and one I cherish.
That’s a little bit about me, Nancy. I hope you enjoyed learning more about me. Now here's a little bit more about the inspirational thought book I wrote with Mr. N a few years ago.
"Spread the Light and inspire others to do the same." -- N. N. Light
In 2013, we wrote a mission statement and started a blog. We wanted to test a theory. Could one person (or in our case, one couple) use uplifting words to create change?
The answer is a resounding yes! People from all over the world responded to our short inspirational thoughts of the day, and our following grew. What started out as a few people promoting kindness and goodwill turned into a movement. In every city, there are Light-Bearers making a difference and we want you to join us.
Everyone needs inspiration. It doesn’t matter what spiritual belief you hold dear, you have the Light inside you. Kindness, compassion, empathy, encouragement are all attributes of the Light. In this book, you’ll find a ninety second inspirational thought for each day of the year. You’ll be inspiring people to spread the Light daily with our collection of inspirational thoughts. From giving of yourself to simply smiling, these are easy concepts for anyone to apply!
Excerpt:
The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don't give up!
Do you need a little encouragement?
This week has been a series of missteps and falters for me. I'm totally exhausted and in need of a rest. I've been working my tail off and yesterday was feeling a little low. Without me saying a word, I had three friends, two clients and MR N all tell me the same thing:
You're doing amazing work and I'm so proud of you.
Those ten words uplifted and encouraged me. It was the boost I needed.
Each of us is dealing with one struggle or another. We're trying to make it through the day. Some days are harder than others. The truth is, we need to go through these struggles to deal with what comes tomorrow.
