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Hello. I’m Olivia.
How do I define myself? I’m a dreamer. A daughter, sister, wife, friend. A college English major turned full-time attorney, with a continuing passion for writing. In no way do I lead an extraordinary life with grand purpose. I am simply an everyday woman, transforming (or attempting to) my day-to-day adventures, experiences and thoughts into writing. This is my story and these are my words.
Love and Olives is about embracing life. It’s about owning who you are and where you are from and presenting that to the world, with no filter, no touch ups.
So, if you stumbled upon this page and are reading, welcome. Grab a beverage and stay a while. Feel free to say hello. Above all else, thank you for stopping by.
LOVE AND OLIVES 
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nice blog and great to like the posts. regards http://YourWellWisherProgram.wordpress.com
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Thank you for taking the time to browse through and read! I look forward to reading your posts as well. Take care 🙂
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Glad I am following your blog and you following my blog – http://YourWellWisherProgram.wordpress.com
Your Well Wisher Program is No NGO setup, No big costs, No team formed, No copyright protected, No solution patented, individual effort in an – Attempt to solve commonly known problems.
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hi, lady. been enjoying reading and just nominated you for the Liebster Award 🙂 http://peachesandpoppycock.com/2014/11/18/nablopomo-day-18-feelin-the-love/
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Thank you, Kristin! 🙂
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Uneblievable how well-written and informative this was.
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Thank you, Lavinia 🙂
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Very beautiful photograph and new post today. We all have something to be very thankful for, I hope my significant other is able to realize how thankful I am for having them in my life as they are for having me in their life 🙂
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Why thank you so much! Well, Thanksgiving is a great time to show your significant other how much they mean to you! Although we should remember not to limit our thanks to just one day – and to continue to show it all year round 🙂
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Nice to meet you Olivia! A full-time attorney? That’s awesome! I’m currently in law school. Do you have any words of advice in surviving law school?
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Nice to meet you as well! That is wonderful! What year of law school? My best advice is to stay focused and stay positive. Three years may seem like forever, but they go by so fast. Continue to work hard and limit distractions. Good luck and thank you for reading! 🙂
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I’m a 1L… thanks! I’m trying my best but my Criminal Law professor sucks! I’m guessing you went during the day since it only took you three years? Unfortunately, law school will take me four years because I am in the evening program due to full-time work. It has been extremely difficult to limit distractions but it’s definitely a work in progress! You’re welcome and thanks for advice 🙂
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I give you a lot of credit! It looks like you are already an expert at time management and multitasking, then. You’re welcome and anytime!
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Thank you. I’ve been doing it for years now but I’m still no expert haha. I’m sure you’re better than I am at time management and multi-tasking though.
As an attorney, do YOU litigate all sorts of cases or specific ones from a certain area of law?
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I’m focused strictly in the real estate/property law field. And I love it!
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Really? That’s awesome! I’ll be taking property law next year!
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Looks like I found my expert in real estate/property law 🙂
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Hi! I like your blog. You got a new follower! whatiliketodobysteve.wordpress.com
Steve
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Hi, Steve! Thank you for stopping by! I especially enjoyed your post about the penguins 🙂
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I’m enjoying your blog!
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Thank you for reading, Brie! And congratulations on winning NaNoWri!
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Thank you!
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Hi ! Thanks for dropping by my blog =) I’ve enjoyed reading your posts as well =) I am looking forward to more inspiring articles from you !
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Joy, the feeling is mutual!
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I love your positive outlooks and just your overall point of views on topics. Awesome site!!! 👍
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Thank you, Lulu! I’m glad you stopped by!
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Thanks for following Nutsrok .
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Remarkable about ,beautiful reflections.I teach Arabic ,my son is an English Teacher so is my daughter in law.Wishing you success.Thank you for following my blog.l enjoy reading your posts.Jalal
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Thank you so much, Jalal. And thank you for reading!
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Hello Olivia…
Here’s a little message from Türkiye to say “thank you”. I appreciate your ‘follow’, knowing how many interesting and entertaining blogs there are out there.
Blogging since June 2013, my little corner of the world tries to offer an eclectic smattering of posts, from basic amateur photography, to sharing my travel adventures over the decades, as well as day to day happenings here on our fruit farm in southern Turkey. I also throw in a few of my observations on life and lighter-hearted stuff for good measure.
You are more than welcome to have a look around, stay a while and have a trawl through my small collection. There are plenty of drop-down categories within the menu bar to help in said digging process. Of course, if you have any comments, suggestions or concerns, feel free to let me know – I’m not easily offended 🙂
Thanks again and hope you have a great day…
UNCLE SPIKE
uncle.spikes.adventures1@gmail.com
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Merhaba! What a treat it was to stumble upon your blog and see the photos and videos from your experiences in Turkiye. I haven’t had a chance to visit since I was a little girl. I especially enjoyed your post on Turkish weddings. Thank you for visiting Love and Olives 🙂
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Thanks for the follow, Olivia!
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Congratulations, Olivia!
I gave nominated your blog for the Real Neat Blog Award.
More about this nomination is at
http://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/real-neat-blog-award-thanks-so-much-horty/
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Thank you for the nomination! I’ve enjoyed browsing through your blog thus far. Looking forward to reading more!
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Thanks for following me 😉
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Nussaibah, it was an easy decision 🙂 I was born in Konya so you had me with your photos of the Whirling Dervishes. Beautiful!
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Then i have to add that I love Konya and cannot wait to go there again!
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Hello
Feels homey amongst the words read, can’t wait to read more 🙂
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Thank you, Jessie 🙂
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Thanks for showing interest in what I put out too. I sincerely hope you continue to find my works entertaining & pleasurable. Be safe.
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Thanks again for visiting my blog and for the kind words!!! 🙂 I love what your blog is about my fellow HIMYM fan!! 😀 Take care!!
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Ahh, yes! HIMYM! I will forever miss Barney’s high fives which continued to echo over time 😉 Thank you for the compliment 🙂
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Hi, I love your blog and I’ve nominated you for The Liebster Award. 🙂 Here’s more info on it:https://coffeennotes.wordpress.com/2014/12/14/liebster-award-blog-nominations/
Have a great day 🙂
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Thank you for the nomination! Have a great day yourself 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Hi Olivia,
I have nominated you for the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award” You have a great blog and I thought I would share 🙂
I nominated you so it’s up to you to choose what you do with it!
http://shelbyyallover.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
xoxo,
Shelby
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Shelby, thank you! Happy holidays to you!
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Hello Olivia. Thanks for the follow. I love your sense of self and the gentle way you express it. My kids, who are now grown, and I have always talked about how boring “normal” is. We’ve grown to love and celebrate the uniqueness of others and ourselves. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with the world.
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Aw, thank you! I love people who celebrate their inner uniqueness 🙂 It is nice meeting you and thank you so much for the kind words!
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Olivia, thanks for visiting the Fountain and following it. I liked your two most recent posts about decisions and time. You think much the same way I do about things. Keep up the lovely writing.
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Thank you, Jake. Great minds think alike? 🙂 Same to you. I look forward to reading more from your blog. Take care!
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Yes, great minds. 😉 BTW, Jake was my son, I am Ed. See you around the blog-o-sphere.
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Hi, Olivia. Thanks very much for the Follow. You have an interesting work in progress here and some excellent topics. I look forward to seeing more.
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Hello, Robin. Thank you very much. I lived in Washington D.C. during my schooling and I absolutely loved it – and miss it! Your blog gives me an instant sense of nostalgia. Keep the posts coming! 🙂
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Thank you so much for reading and following my blog. I appreciate your visiting my post so I could come and see yours. Wonderful!
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I am glad to make your literary acquaintance, I look forward to diving into your soliloquies!
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Hi Olivia, nice to meet you.
Thank you so much for following our blog. I hope you enjoy the stories of our journey, both inner and outer.
Cheers, Alison
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Hi Olivia, thanks for visiting and following my blog. You have a beautiful site and your life sounds a lot like mine – 30-some years in the making, not at all extraordinary but still worth living authentically, and coloured by a love of writing. I look forward to learning more about you through your own written words.
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Hi, Janna. Thank you so much for the kind words and I’m so glad we share some things in common 🙂 Your About Me is chock full of interesting things. I hope can set out to do some of what you have already accomplished. I love a sense of adventure! I look forward to reading more from you as well. Take care!
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Hope you are having a great day 🙂
I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award.
https://coffeennotes.wordpress.com/2015/01/04/the-versatile-blogger-award-wow/
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thanks for dropping by my site…I like your style…
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Hi Olivia!
Thank you for following my blog! I just read your post about invoking laughter and I totally agree. Life is about living and enjoying….and that requires laughter!
I look forward to reading more of your stories.
Tree
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Thank you for liking my post today on my blog, How to Be a Better Human. Lovely blog you have here!
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Glad to meet you Olivia 🙂 Have an awesome year.. 🙂
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You too, Saya! Very nice to meet you 🙂
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Hi Olivia! I love your blog; It’s full of inspiring and thought-provoking posts 🙂 I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award over on my blog! You can check it out here~ have a lovely day!
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Hi, Hafsa! Thank you so much for the kind words – and for the nomination. I really appreciate it!
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Just wanted to stop by to let you know that as a brand new blogger, I LOVE your blog and as a result I just nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award!! Yay you! Here’s the link:
http://wp.me/p5ySTq-2A
Abundant blessings…
e
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Thank you so much! That means a lot. Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging. Keep writing and I look forward to reading more from you!
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Thank you so much!
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i nominated your blog, check it out http://lorieb.com/2015/01/27/the-versatile-blogger-award/
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Lorie, thank you!
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you are very welcome, I enjoy your blog, keep it coming!
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You don’t have to accept it, and I suspect someone beat me to it – but I nominated your blog for a Liebster Award. I am not offended if you decide not to participate, but I wanted to use the chance to let others know about your blog.
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Thank you for following my blog! Best wishes!
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Thanks for following the “rancherwriterpoet”. I love writing and evidently you do as well.
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Thank you Olivia. I’m so pleased that you’ve taken the time to stop by and read my blog. I hope uv got your beverage in hand and staying a while longer… xx
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Thank you for the follow!
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Hi Olivia,
Thank you for following my blog.
SueAnn
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Hi, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award (which you can read here: https://mypersonallthing.wordpress.com/2015/04/12/the-versatile-blogger-award/). I hope you enjoy completing it 🙂
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Hi Olivia, thanks for visiting my blog…i just visited your site and it is really awesome site. I am new to this wonderful blogging world. i would like to see more such nice post from your side. I wish you very best luck for your blogging journey and life….life is beautiful enjoy it a lot 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Suhas, a big welcome shout-out to you as you begin your blogging journey! Thank you so much for the compliment. I’m flattered that you took the time to read and for the kind words. You are absolutely right. Life is beautiful. Enjoy it …. and then write about it 🙂 Take care.
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Hi Olivia! Lovely blog, thank you for sharing your thoughts about life and living!
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Melonivignali, thank you for the feedback! I always have this sense before hitting “publish” that my thoughts about life and living are way too random to be understood or appreciated. I’m always so pleasantly surprised when readers can relate and enjoy what they read! 😉 I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Please do stop by again.
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hello, olivia. what a sweet and refreshing blog. and i love the name of it. thanks for stopping by and reading and i look forward to doing the same. best, beth
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Thank you so much, ksbeth. Your kind words are very much appreciated, especially considering how long it took to come up with a name 😉
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Hi Olivia! I loved your post, it’s such a refreshing outlook on things. I look forward to following along on your journey, and yes I think I’ll grab myself a beverage. Do you have any wine by chance? 😛
❤ and harp strings,
Kate
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Oh, Kate, such a great question. Of course 🙂 Love and harp strings – love that.
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Hi Olivia 🙂
This is a very nice blog.
Keep writing and Keep smiling. You have a very pretty smile.
Warm regards,
Blog of wallflower
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a* wallflower
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Aw, thank you, Gursimran. I will certainly keep writing and smiling … and I hope you keep reading!
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Sure i will 🙂
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I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Awards 🙂 https://writingeverywhichway.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/sunshine-blogger-award/
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Ah! Thank you!
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