Liebster Award


 

I met through Blog of the Year Award a very nice blogger named Valentina. She holds so much talent with Interior Design, I couldn’t help but follow her and dream as I read her posts and look at her photos.

 

Thank-you so much my friend over at;

 

http://valentinadesigns.wordpress.com/

 

In her words she says;

 

I am Valentina, interior designer by trade, fashion designer by dream, lover of food, in love with life and everything that gets my creative juices flowing. I publish one time a week.
It’s the good life!

 

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As with most awards there are rules, yes just like when we were in school and at our work.

 

We are to thank and link to the one who was gracious enough to nominate us.

 

Nominate 11 others and let them know of what you have done for them.

 

Answer these questions. Most of you know everything there is practically except my clothing size. LOL. But there are newer friends that barely know me. So will you try not to tap your foot and pick your nose while I go through this process again of ask and tell?

 

Questions;

 

What first inspired you to start writing a blog?

 

I was ignorant of blogging. I had a friend who passed through my life for a very short time, and he introduced me to blogging. I have been addicted ever since. This was in March of 2012

 

What is the biggest challenge you have had to face when writing a blog?

 

Hoping that people understand what I am trying to express. It is difficult to talk to others who don’t know me. I do not use big words. I am so plain and simple. I just ask God for his help and then start typing. If I can’t understand what I write, how can I expect you to understand a stranger’s words?

 

If you traveled through time, what time would you want to arrive at and why?

 

I would travel backwards and arrived five years ago on heaven’s doors. I would grab both of my parents and tell them how much I love them and have missed them while hugging them so tight.

 

However if I were to just pick one time in the past..

 

December 24th, 1999; this was the last time my family had Christmas with my parents and siblings.

 

Do you prefer to eat chocolate, sweets or neither?

 

I crave sweets like no other. The reason being is because the doctor diagnosed me with Diabetes. Of course I am still a child in my heart. I want what I can not have. So although I do cheat, shame on me, I would rather see no sweets at all.

 

Do you prefer to read or write?

 

If I have a book in my hand that the topic is dear to my heart, I can read it in two nights. Other wise I prefer to write to my heart’s content.

 

What is your favorite non-fiction topic to read about and why?

 

Anything that has to do with slavery. I love to read about how the slaves beat the whites and learned to read and write and free themselves to build their own lives with their children. I also love to read about anything to do with plantations of the south, slavery grounds, the Victorian era, and anything dealing with antiques

 

If you could buy one book that would help you solve a problem in your life, what would it be and why?

 

A Bible that has every problem that could ever happen and the verses right beside it that match the topic

 

Do you prefer to write at night or during the day?

 

I love to write so much and talk to my blogging friends that this is on my mind as a priority first thing in the morning. I actually write throughout the day and evening.

 

If you could be any character from a book, who would you be and why?

 

Cinderella. I still haven’t found a glass slipper that will fit my fat feet. I haven’t found a pumpkin I can squeeze myself into. I am too afraid of mice so when I see them I  high-tail it to another room screaming, and last but not least, I haven’t found my prince as of yet.

 

Do you prefer to read a printed book or an e-Book?

 

Definitely read a printed book. I don’t own a Kindle, can you believe this? I like the book in my hand with my over-head light on. The television on but turned down so I can tune in if I hear an interesting word. My two fluffy pillows holding my back in place and deep under my covers.

 

For my nominations of the beautiful, pink award I would like to pick, eenie meenie minee moe, I pick;

 

bluebutterfliesandme
bluebutterfliesandme.wordpress.com

 

FacetsofLucy
facetsoflucy.wordpress.com

 

Beyond Back Creek
backcreekdesign.com

 

The Laughing Housewife
thelaughinghousewife.wordpress.com x

 

Sheila Morris
redsrantsandraves.wordpress.com

 

playingthehandiwasdealt
playingthehandiwasdealt.wordpress.com

 

Alastair
kattermonran.wordpress.com

 

Ermilia
ermiliablog.wordpress.com

 

Books & Art – Spirit & Soul – Lesley Fletcher
inspirationimport.wordpress.com x
lesley@lesleyfletcher.com

 

TammyeHoney
TammyeHoney.wordpress.com

 

Maxim Sense
maxim061156.wordpress.com

 

becky6259
becky6259.wordpress.com

 

 

 

 

The Vesatile Blogger Award


http://transcendingbordersblog.wordpress.com/

This award came from one of my newer blogger friends. Here is a little bit about her.

tazeinmirzasaad

DOWNTOWN AREA-SINGAPORE.

This is the story of my life ,my personal trials and tribulations , the process of my thoughts and the intensity of my feelings, my interactions with my husband and 3 kids .I want to share my life with people ,to reach out to them,help them realise their hidden strengths ,provide them with hope in their darkest hours.Remember, God loves us all, every one is precious and come what may ,He will always be at our side,so here’s to life!!!!

She says also about herself;

1-I think I am living in a dream world right now- this is my 3 rd nomination in 12 days!

2-I love the movie Troy, my favorite! I have watched it a lot of times and yet, never get bored!

3-I love eating pizza!

4-I cry very easily- whenever I see ill people, poor people, my heart goes out to them!

5-I had a very traumatic past, but, finally I have come to terms with it and moved on!

6-I have been married for nearly 19 years!

7-I am a shy person at heart, though it never comes across that way, I engage actively with others!

She is a very nice person. Make sure to check out her blog like I did!

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Thank-you so much.

Nominations are;

Anne Schilde
anneschilde.wordpress.com

chebandbecky
beckyandchaos.wordpress.com

ilovecats
peacelovenwhiskers.com x
yornma@yahoo.com

The Laughing Housewife
thelaughinghousewife.wordpress.com

Ruby
yourinnerfeathersbyruby.wordpress.com

1,000 Comments! | The Ranting Papizilla
therantingpapizilla.wordpress.com/

Mitzi McColley Sorensen
runwiththeorange.wordpress.com

 

Versatile Blogger Award


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Vikki has nominated me for this award. I have been awarded this a few times so I won’t bore you with the routine questions and answers part.

I do although want to give credit to Vikki and say a big thank-you Vikki!!!

You are supposed to follow the rules by telling 7 things about yourself. Paying credit to the who who nominated you. Link back to their post. Also add nominations for this.

So I will nominate now.. I have been told that I nominate some friends for this or that reward more than once. I am sorry but when I think you are terrific, I have to show it!

Wise Little Nuggets
wiselittlenuggets.wordpress.com

Rob Barkman
settledinheaven.wordpress.com

Melanie Winrow
writing4oneandall.weebly.com

msmontijo
ivonnepmontijo@aol.com

Alastair
kattermonran.wordpress.com/

Best Moment Award


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I can’t beat Michael Jackson’s speech, I’m sure. But while his speech is full of gratitude, mine is full of emotions. This is my best moment. This is the best award I’ve got and I’ll tell you why.

I’ve got several awards as a blogger as you can see on my right side bar – never mind that I only started blogging seriously in July last year (2012). All the awards I received were awarded to me as one blogger comparable to the rest, and I am so happy with that. But for the first time, My Best Moment Award did not only award me as a blogger. It tells me why I deserve the award and which of my posts made it for me. And I totally agreed with the award. My Sharing with Terry was indeed my best post and I really did my best to write it as I was struggling from too much emotions. I may not have written the best content and the best story in this post but it was my emotions which wrote the story entirely. My eyes were never dry when I wrote it.

The author of Moment Matters blog must be a very keen observer and diligent reader. I went over the choices and they are all excellent and exceptional. When other award-giving entities or mechanisms may just put in their close blogging buddies for convenience, this one I assure you was very well thought out, no disrespects to the others. I love all of them though. (These are Maxim’s words.)

http://maxim061156.wordpress.com

Maxim, a dear blogging friend of mine has nominated me for this award. I had never heard of it. All I know is my eyes began to water as I accepted this. To know that I move people to tears as they read some of my posts causes deep feelings to stir within my heart.

I always try to speak from my heart and show. I really don’t know how else to write. Maxim, all I can say is a big thank-you. I will treasure this always.

Many blogs touch my heart also as I read them. One blogger that touched me every time I read her post was my dear friend Sara. Sara took her life last month as she could no longer fight. I miss you so much my friend. I hope you are at peace now.

Blogs that I would like to recognize are all of them, but I don’t have enough room so I have to pick a few for now.

whatwereyathinkin
deepthinker52.wordpress.com

behindthemaskofabuse
buckwheatsrisk.com

Arman
corporateskirts.wordpress.com

thehappyhugger
hopethehappyhugger.wordpress.com

utesmile
utesmile.wordpress.com

Patty B
thoughtsfromanamericanwoman.wordpress.com

 

The Best Moments Award

Awarding the people who live in the moment,
The noble who write and capture the best in life,
The bold who reminded us what really mattered -
Savoring the experience of quality time.

The Versatile Blogger Award


http://summer4soul.wordpress.com/

Thank- you for this award my friend.versatile-blogger-award

Here is what summer is about;

Hello there..
Like to share some things with you about me..
I love writing, drawing, dancing, music, spirituality, art, culture, nature.. The whole world! : ) I want to discover the universe with everything she gives us. I love creative people who dare to be, they make themselves particularly to express themselves by their inner in a way that fits with their. It makes the world more beautiful, rather..

Family of Bloggers Award


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http://misbehavedwoman.wordpress.com

Here is a little bit about Misbehaved

I am just one stubborn woman watching the fall of a free nation…and the terrifying rise of the Corporate Police State. I share random stories about current events; there is no rhyme or reason to what I might post other than whatever it might be that has my hackles up on any particular day…

What do the letters stand for in the word family to me?

F- Freedom to write what I want to

A-  Ability to be able to move forth in the world. To try to make a difference in some one else’s life

M- Music can change my moods. Through bloggers I have been introduced to different worlds of music.

I- Individual is what I would describe the letter I with. I am learning it is alright to be myself. I do not need to be what others choose and then be miserable with myself

L- Love is something I have been so fortunate enough to receive freely. This family of bloggers has poured out love and support and most importantly, friendship

Y- Yearlong is what friendships and writing are all about. There is no temporary in the blogging family. It is for life

Thank-you once again Misbehaved.

Nominees are

wannabephotographer87
wannabephotographer87.wordpress.com

Viveka
gravatar.com/pusspudding

Mridubala
mridubala.wordpress.com

deanabo
mythoughtsonthesubjectareasfollows.wordpress.com

Arman
corporateskirts.wordpress.com

Pink Ninjabi
pinkninjabi.com

Kadeen
deenakdrowaln.wordpress.com

 

May I Have Your Opinion Please?


Public speaking

When I was asked by the teacher of my water class to read something on book review day I became quite nervous. I thought and thought and went through so many of my postings. I decided in the end on one special piece I had written for Al. I chose this;

http://terry1954.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/dedicated-to-my-brother/

I need to know what your thoughts are on this? Do you think it will be appropriate? I talk so much about him in class. Maybe they already sense my feelings about my brother. Please let me know what you think. It would make me feel better.

Daily Prompt; 32 Flavors/ The Daily Post


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Daily Post

Daily Prompt

Vanilla, chocolate, or something else entirely?

I am red and white and oh so cold

I come in a cup and if I may be so bold

I do not share what I doeth eat

You will have to get your own sweet treat

I can actually cost a lot

I dig for change and give all I got

I sit in my corner all by myself

Looking as if I am made of wealth

I take a bite and my eyes do spin

I think it’s the lottery I did win

I let it linger on my lips

I know I know it’s going to my hips

I make each bite last oh so long

Inside my head I am singing a song

This is a treat for me today

To ride my bike along this way

To sit here in the booth, just me

This strawberry cheesecake is my cup of tea

 

Did you figure it out my friends? No chocolate or vanilla for me. It is the Strawberry Cheesecake Blizzard from the Dairy Queen Ice-Cream Shop

Three Awards by One Blogger


http://craigmotor.wordpress.com

Cathy has nominated me for three awards. I am in awe of this to be quite honest. The awards are Blog of the Year Award banner 600 Blog of the Year, 2012

 

 

 

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One Lovely Blog Award

 

 

 

 

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The Shine On Award

 

 

 

I am supposed to say seven things about myself.

My favorite book is Black Like Me

At 7am this morning I was changing my bedsheets and running laundry

I love to watch Dr. Phil

I would like to take a two or three day trip just to get a way

I go to sleep on my stomach but wake up on my back

I am almost obsessed with my house being clean

I hate getting phone calls late at night or early mornings

Since my awards came in a trio, than my nominees will also receive a bundle deal!! Who doesn’t like more than one gift at a time?

Nominations are;

Steven
washedfeet.wordpress.com

andy1076
dragoneystory.wordpress.com

Why a DIY Disaster Equals Flood | Living Life in Glorious Colour
maggiephotgraphy.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/why-a-d…

New View From Here
newviewfromhere.wordpress.com

Maggie L R
maggiephotgraphy.wordpress.com

Bird
birdmartin.wordpress.com

Author Thelma Cunningham
http:www.authorthelmacunningham.com

Leon Maiolo
savedbyfaithinchrist.wordpress.com

 

The Reality Blog


http://mintedmoose87.wordpress.comreality-blog-award

Moose nominated me for the Reality Blog. Thank you Moose. She is a fairly new friend to my blogs, so I felt quite honored that she thought of me. Here is an excerpt of who she is.

Emma AKA Minted Moose,
Female, 24 July 1987, United Kingdom

Welcome to the about Moose page!
Moose is clearly my nickname. I started blogging in the hope to raise awareness about mental health problems in young people, Mostly depression.
I was diagnosed around about 20 years old when I  started having flashbacks about a traumatic event. I’m still on the medication and have regular visits to my doctor.
Counselling never worked for me. instead I found hope in talking to people online suffering the same thing.

There are some rules for this blog which are;

1) Visit and thank the blogger who nominated you.

2) Acknowledge that blogger on your blog and link back to them.

3) Answer the 5 simple questions.

4) Nominate up to 20 blogs for the award and notify each of them.

5) Display the award on your blog somewhere.

1) If you could change one thing, what would you change? bring my brother home

2) If you could repeat an age, what would it be? any year? then take me back to Kindergarten, where life was fun and innocent

3) What is one thing that really scares you? mice, spiders, snakes, darkness

4) What is one dream you have not completed, and do you think you’ll be able to complete it? I would like to see and meet in person so many of my wonderful blogger friends

5) If you could be someone else for one day, who would it be? Samantha from Bewitched. With a wiggle of my nose I could bring world peace, end wars, put everyone on the right path of life, eliminate pain, heartache, and torture, end child abuse, rape, murders. I guess it is a good thing I am not her. I would be trying to do God’s work

Nominations are;

adinparadise
adinparadise.wordpress.com

aspyinthehouseofwords
aspyinthehouseofwords.wordpress.com

ilovecats
jclsnl.com/yp/index.html x
yornma@yahoo.com

lulu
lulumusing.wordpress.com

Thank you again Moose!