Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

I’ve received blog awards before, but I’ve never heard of the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers award. It’s a cute name and it reminds me of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants novel. What makes the award special is that I received it from one of my internet sisters, Pat, who shares so many kitchen table stories. Please take the time to stop on over to Pat’s blog, Plain Talk and Ordinary Wisdom.

The Rules are as stated:

1. Provide a link and thank the blogger who nominated you for this award.
2. Answer 10 questions.

3. Nominate 10-12 blogs that you find a joy to read.

4. Provide links to these nominated blogs and kindly let the recipients know that they  have been nominated.

5. Include the award logo within your blog post.

Since I haven’t been blogging much, and the blogs I follow have received countless awards, I’ll refrain from passing it on and just answer the questions.

Questions and my answers

1. Your favorite color? Red.

2. Your favorite animal? Shakespeare (My Jack Russel/Maltese Mix dog)

3. Your favorite non-alcoholic drink? Water

4. Facebook or Twitter? Facebook. I don’t have the patience to go through a bunch of links. Not my thing. I’d much rather interact with people than read about celebrities, or click on links to blogs, articles, etc. BORING!

5. Your favorite pattern? This is definitely a question I’ve never come across before. I’d probably have to go more with style, which is Modern Country (Pottery Barn).

6. Do you prefer getting or giving presents? I prefer to give presents than receive them.

7. Your favorite number? 7

8. Your favorite day of the week? Actually, every day of the week that I get to spend with my husband is my favorite day.

9. Your favorite flower? Calla Lily

10. What is your passion?  To ‘live’ life, not just be a spectator.

Virtual Sisters and Awards,

Bea

And the Award Goes To...

Last week, my blogger friend, Jeri Walker-Bickett awarded me ‘The Best Blog Supporter Award’.

I’m a bit late at posting this award because I was in Spain for a holiday weekend. Anyways, I’d like to thank Jeri for this award. She’s one of my dedicated blog readers, and on top of that, she knows how to work the ‘social media’ clubs sites. Jeri is an inspiration to writing, blogging “What Do I Know?”, and a devoted follower and virtual friend. She is also my critique partner. Check out her blog—you will only be inspired.

I’ve received many blog awards, and in recent times, I have just thanked those for awarding them to me due to repeats. I’m very grateful that people think of my blog enough to want to mention it. The Best Blog Supporter Award is to thank and honor members in the blogging world, who continuously read, comment and share your blog with others. To receive this award, I have to reveal a few things about myself that most may not know, so here it goes.

1.  I don’t have children, and I’ve never wanted any.

2.  For most of my life, I was financially independent and took care of myself along with my family. Now I’m dependent and domesticated, taking care of my husband and four-legged baby, Shakespeare … and I love it.

3.  When I was sixteen, I sang with a band, Johnny and the Shakers, at a few places.  

4.  My ears were pierced when I was in 6^th grade, but I don’t wear earrings.

5. When my husband and I travel, we compete at taking pictures.

6.  This summer, I’ll be shipping the remains of my material and sentimental things from the U.S. to Germany.  

7.  I’ve never been in a driving accident *knocks on wood*.

8. In my late 20’s, I got my first tattoo in Vegas, and the following year, the other two.

This summer, I’ll be getting another one.

9.  As I continue to work on my novel, I still wonder if my writing is worth reading, or if I’m making a fool of myself.

10. For 13-1/2 years, I worked in IT, troubleshooting hardware and software issues. People find it odd that I don’t have an iPhone, Kindle/Nook, and my iPod is about 10-years old. 

Now I’m supposed to pass this along to fellow bloggers who continue to support and encourage me to blog. Below is my award list. I know some people don’t like blog awards, and some people already received this award. I’m simply listing these people because I want them to know that I appreciate them. My appreciation also extends passed the blogging world to those who don’t blog, but continuously read my blog.

Jon Jefferson – Misadventures in Strange Places

Brandon & Bryan – A Beer for the Shower

Peggy Eddleman – Will Write for Cookies

Pat Collingwood-Ruppe – Plain Talk and Ordinary Wisdom

Barb Riley – Written Not With Ink

The rules of claiming this award are simple:

1. Post a link of my blog and Best Blog Supporter award image on your website.

2. Say a few nice things about the one (me) who gave you the award.

3. Tell us things about yourself.

4. Share as you see fit.

Blogs and Appreciation,

Bea

Liebster Blog Award!

A few of my blogger followers bestowed upon me this awesome blog award. Please take the time and stop on by Let go of the Past, live Today and create Tomorrow where you will find wonderful inspiration. You won’t be able to stop smiling after reading his blog. Also, please head on over to Mainely Mugups for soothing music and diverse blog posts that leave you feeling good.

What’s awesome about this blog award is that Liebster is a German word that means dearest/love. And since I refer to the love of my life as Mein Liebster, and lived and plan to go back to Germany, I can’t help but have a greater appreciation for this award.  

But there are responsibilities that go along with such an honor.

1)  I need to link back to the person(s) that gave me the award and thank them. WilyBCool and Belva’s blogs share positive insights, so please click on the above links and start following them.

2) List 5 of my favorite blogs with under 200 followers, and let them know you awarded them with the Liebster award. It’s not a popularity contest, it’s just a great opportunity for me to reach out to others and maybe receive a few more followers.

3) Post the award on my blog. I’m all about bragging.

4) Be thankful for your blogger friends.

Here are my picks:

1) Stop on by June Kramin’s aka Aunty Bug’s blog. She is a writer friend of mine with several books coming out. Find out when and what June is publishing and read some funny snippets of her life.

2) My next blog is attorney/writer, Melissa Sugar-Gold’s. Every time I stop on by, I laugh out loud reading about her writing escapades. Make it part of your daily reads.

3) I want to refer you to my writer friend, Barb, and her blog, Written Not With Ink. Barb’s posts are interesting and thought provoking. She provides a new and refreshing outlook on things.

4) I’ve recently had the privilege to connect with Ramblings of a Peacock. Head on over there and see what she’s rambling on about.

5) Another blog I’ve recently started to follow is The 20^th Century Man. I always love hearing about life from a man’s POV.

For wonderful reads, head on over to the above blogs and fill your days with laughter and inspiration.

Sharing and following,

Bea