...wel trying to "show" how just ended up in a mess......

You use "<" and ">" around "i" for italics" or "b" for bold at the beginning and then "<" with "/i" or "/b" and ">" to end. (without the quote signs)

Let's see if this comes up more clear...

Blessings,
Lenora
Love nurtures, develops, cares for,
Shelters, comforts, and makes a home for us.
~Laozi