The other day I was presented with The Sunshine Award! This is an award given to a blogger from another blogger to show recognition for their work. Melissa from Forever Fitting In (http://foreverfittingin.com/) presented me with this award. I've never had the chance to meet her but WOW she has such an awesome story & is such an inspiration =) Being able to make such an impact & seek justice for herself and others is so awesome. So thankful for having been able to connect in the blogging world with her!
After receiving the nomination, the blogger must
Acknowledge the nominating blogger.
Share 11 random facts about yourself.
Answer 11 questions the nominating blogger has created for you.
List 11 bloggers. They should be bloggers you believe deserve some recognition and a little blogging love!
Post 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate answer & let all the bloggers know they've been nominated. You cannot nominate the blogger that nominated you.
11 Random Facts About Me
1. I was told at 21 years old, I had a slim-to-none chance of ever being a mother. I had MANY cysts on my ovaries as well as a small uterus. A year after being told this heartbreaking news, I found out I was pregnant with my son =)
2. My husband had a crush on me his senior year and never spoke a word of it. He asked me on our first date 5 years after he graduated and we've been together ever since that day.
3. Playdoh & the smell of salt in the air at the beach are tied for my favorite smell.
4. My children are my world. They may drive me to the verge of insanity on a daily basis, but my life would be horrible and empty without them.
5. I rededicated my life to Jesus last year and there hasn't been a day I haven't felt him with me.
6. Pixar, Disney & Marvel movies are my favorite. True Story. Having children has turned me into a bit of a softie.
7. I talk to my cat & treat her like I would a child. I'm probably classified as a crazy cat lady.
8. I've saved more than $1,000 this year couponing. I havent' got to the "Extreme Couponing" ladies' level, but I plan to.
9. I've always wanted a Clydesdale. I'm hoping I can eventually make that a reality, even if i'm slightly allergic to horses.
10. My first job was at an outdoor produce stand at the Jockey Lot. I wasn't the least bit sad when I got my first job as a Massage Therapist.
11. I used to be obsessive-compulsive about Ty Beanie Babies when I was in middle school. It got to the point, I went and camped out with my parents & best friend at 2/3 AM in any & every weather to wait for sales that started at 8 am.
5. I rededicated my life to Jesus last year and there hasn't been a day I haven't felt him with me.
6. Pixar, Disney & Marvel movies are my favorite. True Story. Having children has turned me into a bit of a softie.
7. I talk to my cat & treat her like I would a child. I'm probably classified as a crazy cat lady.
8. I've saved more than $1,000 this year couponing. I havent' got to the "Extreme Couponing" ladies' level, but I plan to.
9. I've always wanted a Clydesdale. I'm hoping I can eventually make that a reality, even if i'm slightly allergic to horses.
10. My first job was at an outdoor produce stand at the Jockey Lot. I wasn't the least bit sad when I got my first job as a Massage Therapist.
11. I used to be obsessive-compulsive about Ty Beanie Babies when I was in middle school. It got to the point, I went and camped out with my parents & best friend at 2/3 AM in any & every weather to wait for sales that started at 8 am.
11 Questions: (Nominees: Please answer these same questions)
- What’s your favorite meal of the day? Supper. More extra hands to help with cranky, sleepy children ;)
- What’s your favorite fruit? Watermelon
- When you were five what did you want to be when you grew up? A Vet, such an animal lover & still am to this day. I have a dream of opening a rescue once my children are a little bit more grown up & independent.
- What quality do you find most attractive in others? Ambition.
- What’s your favorite sport? To watch? Running for myself, Football to watch.
- Gold or Silver? White gold.
- What’s your favorite candy? Nerd)s.
- What’s your favorite online shopping website? Amazon
- What’s your pet peeve? It's a three-way tie between Arrogance, Laziness & Cheating.
- Winter, spring, summer or fall? Summer, Hands Down.
- How many pairs of shoes do you have? 10, mostly running shoes.
11 Bloggers:: Please Check These Ladies Out =)
I think, therefore I blog. http://brooketimms0327.blogspot.com/
I think, therefore I blog. http://brooketimms0327.blogspot.com/
Our Brown-Eyed Girl http://ylindo01.blogspot.com/
A Diamond in the Stuff http://adiamondinthestuff.com/
Growing Up Madison http://www.growingupmadison.com/
Candace Creates http://candacecreates.com/
Tidbits of Experience http://www.tidbitsofexperience.com/
Mom Behind A Blog http://www.mombehindablog.com/
Simply Anchored http://www.simplyanchoredblog.com/
Chicken Scratch. http://www.chknscratch.blogspot.com/
In This Crazy Life http://inthiscrazylife-bethany.blogspot.com/
A Diamond in the Stuff http://adiamondinthestuff.com/
Growing Up Madison http://www.growingupmadison.com/
Candace Creates http://candacecreates.com/
Tidbits of Experience http://www.tidbitsofexperience.com/
Mom Behind A Blog http://www.mombehindablog.com/
Simply Anchored http://www.simplyanchoredblog.com/
Chicken Scratch. http://www.chknscratch.blogspot.com/
In This Crazy Life http://inthiscrazylife-bethany.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for this nomination. My reply post for this is going to go live later on today. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was fun getting to know these great little details about you.
You are so very welcome. I look forward to seeing your post this afternoon =) this was so fun to do and made me feel like my work was appreciated. Glad to spread it around.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the list of blogs to check out. Stopping by from Bloggy Moms. Camii
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! I have started following you back as well. Thanks for visiting the other ladies as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda, it's awesome meeting some many creative, fun, interesting women in the blog world...where we not otherwise ever connect :)
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this nomination! I blogged about this today. Here is the link: http://ylindo01.blogspot.com/2013/09/sunshine-awardive-been-nominated.html