Shine On, Shine On
My dear friend (& former college roomie) Stephanie has bequeathed to me the ...wait for it...
Are you all shocked to pieces? ;-) :-D
The rules are:
◾Include the award’s logo in a post or on your blog.
◾Link to the person who nominated you.
◾Answer 10 questions about yourself.
◾Nominate other bloggers.
◾Link your nominees to the post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.
And now for the 10 questions:
1. What is your favorite color?
Purple (I mean, have you looked at my blog background? :-P Have you seen my nails?)
2. What is your favorite animal?
Pet? Beagle
Exotic? Lemur
3. What is your favorite number?
23 (& JB's has always been 32 ;-))
4. Favorite non-alcoholic drink?
Starbucks tall 5-pump or venti 8-pump chai latte with no water (all milk) and BUBBLE TEA! Esp. almond or taro milk tea from Kim's Teahouse Tapioca (*hint, hint* next week's my bday! :-D ;-))
5. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
Bud Light (or for special occasions: St-Germain)
6. Facebook or Twitter?
FB is my BFF; although JB just joined Twitter and thinks I'd really like it, b/c so many of my FB posts aren't questions or issues that need commentary, but are thoughts re: what I'm thankful for or things that make me happy, which just warrant likes
7. What are your passions?
#1 = faith & Jesus; food - esp. trying new restaurants; singing - esp. harmony; dancing - esp. when it makes other people happy & actually changes their lives for the better; football - esp. w/ our family & my Redskins; staying connected w/ beloveds across the country, hence this blog & FB obsession; photography & documenting life; Southernness - esp. monograms (I don't think it's overstating it to say monograms are truly a passion of mine, do you? :-P ;-))
8. Prefer getting or giving presents?
Both, of course!!! Who doesn't like to receive?!?! But it's just as wonderful to find the *perfect* notion that speaks to the heart of a friend whom you love and have them KNOW through this gift expression that you truly do understand them, you get them, and you acknowledge what makes their heart beat. I NEVER, EVER give a gift w/o meaning!!!
9. What is your favorite city?
Last year I would have just said, "Charleston, SC" and been done... but I truly love it here in Texas! And I've been thinking so much about Europe lately... I love traveling and finding things to be "my favorites" everywhere I go!
10. What are your favorite TV shows?
I love TV! Enjoying Everyday Life; reality competitions like The Amazing Race, Survivor, Master Chef, SYTYCD, Top Chef, Project Runway, etc; Downton Abby, Call the Midwife, The Newsroom, Homeland, The Americans, Who Do You Think You Are,... I have SO MANY! [And I really miss Friday Night Lights]
Finally, I pass this Sunshine Award on to the following fellow bloggers:
◾Andie at Sweet. Southern. Spirited., for shining refreshing NOLA mommy honesty
◾Tracey at Girls to Grow, for continuously refocusing the light of Christ
◾Nikki at Nikki's Notes, who is now enjoying the Texas sunshine near me
◾Katie at Blessed By 3 Miracles, who loves the sun & sand as much as I
◾Phyllis at Just Bcauz, who radiates love for her family of 5 as a working mom
◾Michelle at Southern Somedays, whose Southern grace shines even through (all too familiar) family uprootings
These are just a few ladies I know have been blogging these days. Of course, anyone else who reads this - even if you haven't blogged in a bit or have a private blog I can't link to - who wants to participate, PLEASE DO! Let me know you did in the comments, so I can come check out your post!!! :-)
Shine on, y'all!!!
Are you all shocked to pieces? ;-) :-D
The rules are:
◾Include the award’s logo in a post or on your blog.
◾Link to the person who nominated you.
◾Answer 10 questions about yourself.
◾Nominate other bloggers.
◾Link your nominees to the post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.
And now for the 10 questions:
1. What is your favorite color?
Purple (I mean, have you looked at my blog background? :-P Have you seen my nails?)
2. What is your favorite animal?
Pet? Beagle
Exotic? Lemur
3. What is your favorite number?
23 (& JB's has always been 32 ;-))
4. Favorite non-alcoholic drink?
Starbucks tall 5-pump or venti 8-pump chai latte with no water (all milk) and BUBBLE TEA! Esp. almond or taro milk tea from Kim's Teahouse Tapioca (*hint, hint* next week's my bday! :-D ;-))
5. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
Bud Light (or for special occasions: St-Germain)
6. Facebook or Twitter?
FB is my BFF; although JB just joined Twitter and thinks I'd really like it, b/c so many of my FB posts aren't questions or issues that need commentary, but are thoughts re: what I'm thankful for or things that make me happy, which just warrant likes
7. What are your passions?
#1 = faith & Jesus; food - esp. trying new restaurants; singing - esp. harmony; dancing - esp. when it makes other people happy & actually changes their lives for the better; football - esp. w/ our family & my Redskins; staying connected w/ beloveds across the country, hence this blog & FB obsession; photography & documenting life; Southernness - esp. monograms (I don't think it's overstating it to say monograms are truly a passion of mine, do you? :-P ;-))
8. Prefer getting or giving presents?
Both, of course!!! Who doesn't like to receive?!?! But it's just as wonderful to find the *perfect* notion that speaks to the heart of a friend whom you love and have them KNOW through this gift expression that you truly do understand them, you get them, and you acknowledge what makes their heart beat. I NEVER, EVER give a gift w/o meaning!!!
9. What is your favorite city?
Last year I would have just said, "Charleston, SC" and been done... but I truly love it here in Texas! And I've been thinking so much about Europe lately... I love traveling and finding things to be "my favorites" everywhere I go!
10. What are your favorite TV shows?
I love TV! Enjoying Everyday Life; reality competitions like The Amazing Race, Survivor, Master Chef, SYTYCD, Top Chef, Project Runway, etc; Downton Abby, Call the Midwife, The Newsroom, Homeland, The Americans, Who Do You Think You Are,... I have SO MANY! [And I really miss Friday Night Lights]
Finally, I pass this Sunshine Award on to the following fellow bloggers:
◾Andie at Sweet. Southern. Spirited., for shining refreshing NOLA mommy honesty
◾Tracey at Girls to Grow, for continuously refocusing the light of Christ
◾Nikki at Nikki's Notes, who is now enjoying the Texas sunshine near me
◾Katie at Blessed By 3 Miracles, who loves the sun & sand as much as I
◾Phyllis at Just Bcauz, who radiates love for her family of 5 as a working mom
◾Michelle at Southern Somedays, whose Southern grace shines even through (all too familiar) family uprootings
These are just a few ladies I know have been blogging these days. Of course, anyone else who reads this - even if you haven't blogged in a bit or have a private blog I can't link to - who wants to participate, PLEASE DO! Let me know you did in the comments, so I can come check out your post!!! :-)
Shine on, y'all!!!
So sweet of you to nominate me - thanks!! I need to come to Texas so I can visit you and Nikki! I was actually born in Texas....hence I'm a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. Love me anyway??? ;)
ReplyDelete(It was difficult growing up in Virginia - land of the Redskins - as a Cowboys fan!)
TRACEY!!! How did I not know this before? Have you been purposely shielding me from this nasty little Cowboys secret, so it wouldn't color our friendship? :-P :-D Heehee! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, again, Sues! I'll try to get to this next week! It looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you, sweet friend! I am so happy when I hear how much you love it there. We are kindred moving spirits and your victories help put wind in my sails!
ReplyDeleteI have really missed having time to keep up!!!
Hey there!! Thanks for the nominating me, I will try and get to it real soon (: Thanks for you nice comments too, you are kind.
ReplyDeleteOf course, fabulous friends!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
ReplyDelete(Michelle - that was the sweetest compliment ever!!! ♥)
I did it too. :)
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