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Thank you very much to bloggedartistry for my 4th blogger’s award! A little sunshine to brighten my weekend!
The rules are similar to the other awards I’ve received:
Here are the blogs I’ve chosen for different reasons (yes, I bent the rules on this one… but):
10 “Interesting” Things about me…
Have a Sunshine-y day! And thanks again bloggedartistry!
To say I’m honored is an understatement. I’d say completely enamored. Thank you to Lauren of 2014 and Some Change for the nomination for the Liebster – an award for new blogs!
If you would like to know more about this blogosphere award, here is a link to some of the background on a blog I found by Lorraine Reguly.
Here are the rules:
Here are my nominees, a few are brand new follows but I like them already!
Questions to answer, and for my nominees to answer:
1. Where is your favorite place to be? Wherever Brett is, preferably somewhere warm
2. Name two songs that describe you. Break Away by Kelly Clarkson, Arms by Christina Perri
3. Who is the most inspirational person in your life, and why? I really don’t know
4. Do you believe in karma? Yes and no
5. If you could have a dream job for a day what would it be? Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream taster
6. Name three annoyances currently in your life. Ignorance, nit-picking, entitlement
7. What “spirit” animal do you best vibe with? Otter
8. How has blogging helped you? It’s helped me realize how much I love writing
9. List two things that you are proud of accomplishing. MAED & a few half marathons
10. Do you have a talent, if so what is it? Easing the tension in a tense situation
11. Where do you envision yourself in five years? Not sure, but it’s not where I am now
So that’s it! Thanks again Lauren and congrats to my nominees!
I can imagine numerous ideas come to mind when you hear 10 for 10. Not 10 for $10, that’s different.
I’m referring to 10 posts in 10 days! So that means I’ve posted every day this year so far (and 102 posts overall). Now I feel the pressure to continue daily posts and will probably feel a sense of guilt or unproductiveness if I do not post every day!… Great… Why do you think I’m writing now??? Well actually it’s not because I’m enamored with myself for posting 10 posts in 10 days, it’s because I just wanted to see if I could do it – especially while being back at work all day, taking care of a sick husband and keeping up with the miscellaneous tasks of life. This has been a little self-contest – not a resolution – just a contest. I like self-contests! They test my perseverance and will power. And the best part is… I always win.
What kind of contests do you have with yourself? And if you don’t do self-contests, you should try one. The internal conversation can be very interesting 😉
An NYC snow day yesterday meant my day was open for sleeping, reading, writing, and watching movies. My movie buddy Tina often reads my mind so I was excited when she and I decided to head out into the cold and sloppy mess to watch Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
What can I say about Ben Stiller and the movies he directs, produces, and stars in: they are exactly what I want to see. His portrayal of how real people think, respond, and behave is perfect regardless the character portayed: Walter Mitty, Derek Zoolander, Larry Daley or Gaylord Focker. I always learn something about people through his portrayal of his crafted characters.
So here are my lessons learned from Walter Mitty:
Number 8 is particularly my favorite. This idea has copious amounts of potential to make us all ponder our purpose, as well as contemplate the words and actions we send into the world. So thank you Ben Stiller, for your ingenuity in character development and thoughtful representation of real people and their quirks. I look forward to your next piece of work.
Writing is hard. Regardless of whether you want to do it well or not.
Every day before my students write almost anything, they have a chance to tell someone what they are going to write. Verbalizing first helps them get their ideas out. But if only some of them could write the way they speak…
Well, the same goes for me. I sometimes talk first before writing. This helps especially when I am searching for a specific word. I know that my writing skills have improved over a long period of time – and I mean a long time, thanks to thousands and thousands of words written, revised and edited for my Master’s program papers. However I know I have a lot to learn. And I want to learn because I want to write fiction. And screenplays. And articles. Maybe songs. Oh and probably some kids’ books too.
So I think I’m going to take some writing classes through Gotham Writer’s Workshop. Anyone taken any of these? They have quite a selection of classes, both in-person classes and online. Decision now is, which will be better for me? Just thinking about committing to a couple of weeknights for 3 hours each isn’t too appealing especially while working (damn work again!). But will I learn as well online? Especially learn effective writing?
Hmmm, need to think about it and will keep you posted.
My last post was over a week ago, egad! I was beginning to feel a bit naked not writing a few times a week! Many thoughts about the gush forth! Prepare!
A few days ago, Stephanie who writes the fun and cleverly-named blog Stephanie-isms, nominated me for my third award! Thank you so much Stephanie!
This award is the Shine On Award and apparently was created by senior bloggers. It’s an award for fellow bloggers to celebrate and promote what you’re doing on your blog and show you appreciation for it by nominating you. Once you are nominated, you’ve received the award.
1. Display the award logo on your blog – DONE BELOW
2. Link back to the person who nominated you – DONE ABOVE
3. State 7 things about yourself – SHOOT, GOTTA THINK…
4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award and link to them – BELOW
5. Notify those bloggers of the nomination and the award requirements – DONE AFTER POST
Thanks again Stephanie! I appreciate the honor!
I want to send a HUGE thank you to Zee, the witty blogger of Catching Zees for nominating me for my second blogger award: The Versatile Blogger Award! Who knew I’d be getting these blog honors?! It’s awesome!
So the first thing I have to do, besides thank Zee of course, is display the award!
Second blogging award!
FYI – The Versatile Blogger Award is to celebrate fellow bloggers you enjoy reading and following. It’s a great way to appreciate each other!
Now to fulfill the other requirements. Good thing for our low-key night of Indian take-in.
THE RULES:
1. Display the Award Certificate on your blog – DONE
2. Announce your win with a post and thank the blogger who nominated you – DONE
3. Present 15 deserving bloggers with the award – PRESENTING!
4. Link your nominees in the post and let them know about their nomination with a comment – WILL DO AFTER PUBLISHED!
5. Post 7 interesting things about yourself (I won’t repeat any from my Inspiring Blogger Award…)
I want to thank Zee again for the honor. I know there are tons of blogs to read out there and it is really cool when someone else enjoys yours!
Cheerio!
tameramb
What?? A blogging award? Me? Cool!
Charlotte of My Crazy, New York, Post-Grad Life nominated me for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award! I’m flabbergasted and uberly excited!
I’m not sure why I waited so long to get into the blogosphere – there are so many hilarious people I can relate to. It’s kind of awesome.
Rules to accept the award:
1. Display the Award Certificate on your website – done!
2. Announce your win with a post and link to whoever presented you with the award – done! See above.
3. Present 15 awards to deserving bloggers – Listed below. Going to let them know!
4. Drop them a comment to tip them off after you have linked them in the post – next to do!
5. Post 7 interesting things about yourself – only 7? See below
Ok, all requirement done or nearly done! Thanks again Charlotte!
🙂 tameramb
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