Blogging can often feel like shouting in a crowded room, so it’s nice sometimes to slow down and connect with other writers. That’s the spirit behind the Liebster Award, or at least it appears to be. I’m having a hard time tracking down the origins of this award, but a new blogger friend named Carmen over at ShuGar Love nominated me and I won’t lie, it gave me the warm and fuzzies! Thanks, Carmen!
What does the award mean?
To be nominated is sort of like a high five from the blogging community. There’s no cash prize, no golden trophy, it’s just about sharing the love and connecting with other bloggers.
What’s next?
Once you get nominated, there are few rules to follow, which include:
- Thank the blogger who nominated you. (Thanks to Carmen at Shugar Love for nominating me!)
- Answer the 11 questions given to you.
- Nominate 11 other blogs with less than 500 followers.
- Post 11 questions for your nominees to answer.
- Tag your nominees and post a comment on their blog to let them know you nominated them.
I have been asked to answer the following questions:
1. Who makes you laugh out loud?
My daughter and my husband. Especially when they’re not trying to be funny. Also, if I see anyone tripping, falling, mildly hurting themselves I find it IMPOSSIBLE not to laugh, at least a little bit.
2. What has blogging taught you about “you?”
That I have more talents than I often give myself credit for, and that my writing is totally worth it if it helps someone else.
3. What is one of your favorite fashion trends?
Ooh, this is a tough one. I would have to say lower heels. For this tall girl, it’s been impossible for years to find moderate heels that are still on trend, and now I see them everywhere!
4. How do you enjoy spending your free time?
Reading. I would pick reading over just about any other activity if I had my choice.
5. What is your food indulgence?
I’ve been on a health kick lately, but Fridays are my cheat days. Last week I bought 90% cacao dark chocolate and it was bitter, but heavenly.
6. What blog(s) do you admire and why?
I’ve followed Adored Austin for a few years now and love her writing style and her ability to not take herself too seriously. I also love Mommy Shorts, The Bloggess, and Man Repeller for their witty writing and stylish lives. I always prefer great content over blogs that just shove giveaways or product reviews down your throat.
7. What has been your greatest accomplishment to date?
Giving birth to my daughter in a birth center with a midwife and zero pain meds. If you had asked me two seconds after giving birth if I wanted to do it med-free again I would have said, “ABSOLUTELY NOT.” But it’s amazing how much you forget the pain and just remember the positives. It was a beautiful experience and I’m so glad she came into the world the way we wanted, not how some doctor dictated.
8. Who has been your biggest supporter?
My husband. Hands down. I’ve never once told him something I wanted to do and had him shoot it down. He is always supportive, and always believes in me, sometimes even more than I do.
9. What was your favorite movie in the past year?
We just saw Labor Day with Kate Winslet last week and I loved it. We just watched it because it was the only movie that worked out during our baby-free time, but it ended up being such a pleasant surprise. I love movies that make you feel a wide range of emotions.
10. What is your favorite social media platform and why?
Hmmm, I think I’ll say Pinterest because there’s less room for humans to screw it up. Does that sound harsh? I just can’t stand seeing other people’s drama, spam, viruses, hoaxes, etc. on Facebook and sometimes even Twitter. And misspelled words. Oy. Google+ is still so new to me I feel like I’m constantly screwing it up. So, Pinterest. That’s my happy place on social media right now.
11. Why do you blog?
Blogging started out as a way for me to occupy my time and energies in a new state where I didn’t know many people. Since then, it’s become more of a personal journal. I’ve always loved writing, and when I’m in a groove punching out a blog post it’s a wonderful feeling. Sharing it with others and seeing how they can relate is a huge bonus, as well.
I nominate the following fabulous bloggers:
Ladies, your questions are:
1. What’s your favorite post and why?
2. Who inspires you to write?
3. What’s your favorite board game?
4. What’s your favorite book?
5. If you could choose one person to have dinner with, living or not, who would it be?
6. Is there anything you would NEVER blog about?
7. How do you find the time to write?
8. What’s your biggest tip for a new blogger?
9. If you could work with any brand, business, etc., who would you pick?
10. Do you think you’ll still be blogging at 90 years old?
11. Finally, a Haute in Texas tradition, do you prefer pancakes or waffles?
Woo! I think you’re all wonderful, and I’m looking forward to reading your answers. This is sort of like a chain letter, but I’m not going to curse you with 1000 years of bad luck if you don’t pass it on. Thanks again to Carmen for my nomination!
XO,
A
