For an award.
An award due to this blog.
An award due to this blog from a very wonderful, funny and talented blogger, Maria, The Super Wife & Mommy. Please do check out her page as it’s full of wonderful stories of life, children’s poetry, recipes and more.
I’m going to admit, after the initial buzz of being recognised and receiving a compliment on a page where I bare parts of my soul, I felt torn.
And I had an inward battle with myself because I vowed when I started this blog not to indulge these types of awards that ask you to nominate other people. It reminded me of all those Facebook posts where you’re asked to share a picture or something about yourself and tag everybody and their pet. Plus, it didn’t fit in to the theme of my blog.
But it did and it does, in more ways than one, because; I felt vulnerable and I was being recognised for being vulnerable.
So I got over myself and the gratitude returned and I knew I was going to partake.
Here’s how the award works:
Rules:
- Put the award logo on your blog.
- Thank the people who nominated you, linking to their blogs.
- Answer 7 questions asked by the person who nominated you.
- Nominate any number of bloggers you like, linking to their blogs.
- Let them know you nominated them (by commenting on their blog, etc).
- Ask your nominees 7 questions
I felt a tinge of guilt reading the rules as I realised that I haven’t built up many friendships on WordPress, I don’t have many followers, nor do I follow many blogs. I come on the site, make a post, read a few other people’s posts and move on. This award has made me want to become part of a community so I will also be spending more time trying to rectify that.
So before, I start answering the questions and making my own nominations I would like to say a HUGE thank you to Super Wife & Mommy for pulling me out of my blogging comfort zone.
Questions
- What’s an interesting thing you have read or seen this week?
An easy question to start with. It’s a blog post by Super Wife & Mommy. It is one of the most beautiful and vulnerable posts I have come across – a real heart tugger. If you read one thing today, check out her post – Self-Explanatory.
- What do you prefer? Sitting alone in a room reading or going out partying.
This is a toughie as I am an eclectic person. I love and I mean LOVE both. Parties are great. I’m good at partying. Be it a festival, old man’s pub or clubbing into the early hours – I love it. But I also ache for alone time. I love reading. It’s my thing. I’ve always got a book on the go and crave for times where I can get lost in a story. I have balance in my life and I like it. SO on this occasion – I choose both.
- Do you prefer digital reading (PDF, kindle, etc) or traditional books?
Easy. Books. I bought a digital reading device and couldn’t gel with it. Alas, it wasn’t a kindle and I just couldn’t get the hang of it. I enjoy getting stuck into a book and thumbing through the pages. I feel at home when I’m in a library – the smell of the books and the possibilities right there in front of your face. Aaaah I get a serious buzz just thinking about it.
- What’s the closest thing to real magic?
When the universe and your intuition conspire to work in your favour. I’ve seen magic happen. You just have to let go and believe.
- What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Define crazy? Many people think some of the activities I’ve done are a bit crazy. Getting naked and painting myself blue in the name of art, sky-diving, solo travelling in South America, having a body caste made, hitch-hiking, getting tattoos/piercings, skinny-dipping (hmmm I appear to be naked in most of these) but these were all so much fun. Crazy to me has been staying in a job too long, not getting into a relationship I wanted to, withholding my dreams and hanging onto the past.
- Your favorite quote
My favourite quote changes depending on how I’m feeling. I’m always saving new ones to my phone. I’m currently loving….
Well that was fun. I’ve just realised there were only 6 questions. I’m going to change the questions slightly so they fit in with vulnerability.
Questions:
- Are you a perfectionist?
- What is the scariest thing you have ever done?
- Who do you admire?
- What trait do you love about yourself?
- What have you been giving yourself a hard time about?
- Do you believe in yourself?
- Do you like being naked? (Seriously, I’m obsessed with being naked)
Sticking with the theme of vulnerability. I have chosen bloggers that have invited me into their world and let their vulnerability shine. You guys rock:
- Peaceful Jellyfish
- Everyone Else Has the Best Titles
- The Other Stuff
- Not Just Any Job
- Victoria’s Bubble Blog
Note to nominees: You don’t have to continue the awards but I just wanted to let you all know that I appreciate you. Reading your posts make me feel more confident about keeping on my journey and for that I thank you.
Emma x
p.s. to any readers of this post. I’d be really interested in reading your answers to my questions in the comments. Dare you get a little vulnerable?
Emma! Oh my god- can I just give you an enormous hug, please?
Right, firstly I felt the exact same way about awards at first- then , like you , I let go of a few issues and as you so aptly put it, got over myself. (I don’t do Facebook so I have no idea about the tagging thing. Sounds dumb. Hate it already 😂)
Secondly, what amazing things you said about me and my bloggy. Just- thank you.
Aaaaand, punch in the arm with quick hug after for linking to the only post I’ve written that makes me cringe no end! Oh dear…I love it and hate it simultaneously. Still might delete it. But I can’t. Ok, just thank you for linking to something that was probably the most vulnerable thing I’ve ever written. I won’t ever forget the things you’ve said.❤🌺
To conclude, I adore your answers.
Naked thing is hilarious. I can just imagine you having a pint with a mixed bunch of pub goers and then jumping out of a plane saying, “cheers!”
And that blue photo…so fabulous!
You are such a sweet, genuine, infinitely and slightly addictively endearing person that you will be embraced to death in this blogging community – seriously 🌺
I adore you and your blog. So happy you did this!
🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺❤❤❤❤❤
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Maria!! Your comments should come with a blub warning 😭! Just responding now as after I posted I was on a get ready for holiday mission. Currently responding to this in Greece. Hug accepted and grateful received. I’m pleased you also felt the same. How great is it when you get over yourself. I said the amazing things because I sincerely meant it. I did have to question myself as to whether to link to your post as I know how you felt about it but I also know how much of an important post it is and how it can help people. So punch in the arm received 😊 Stop it!! I don’t do compliments well. Blushing intensely. Thanks again. I really do appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
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😂 blurb warning…so funny
You’re in Greece? Whereabouts? You know I’m Cypriot, right? If you need any communication tips, food tips, weirdo Mediterranean mentality tips, best swear words to hurl at lecherous men tips- I’m your girl!
Enjoy xxxx
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I’m in Ikaria. It’s so lovely. I didn’t know you were Cypriot until I read your Guest in Jest poem. My friend lives here now so visiting her. Haha!! The second Greek word I knew after Yammas was a swear word 😂 I’d love to hear some of your tips though. Xx
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Thanks for the Nom. I’m going to skip this, your questions are too hard. Too many things I don’t want to think about right now.
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You are welcome. Aaah I’ve re-read my questions and they are hard. Gulp! Totally appreciate and understand. You have been so vulnerable in your posts already and that I thank you.
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Fear is the cockblocker of dreams. Hahaha love that!
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Haha. I laughed so much when I read it. A quote in my vocabulary. Would love to know your answers to the questions 😘
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Hmm, okay. I’ll try to be honest! 😛
1. No, I’m far too lazy.
2. Stopped someone taking their own life.
3. My dad.
4. I guess how compassionate I am. Wow, it’s weird how uncomfortable it is to say something positive about ourselves, isn’t it?
5. My appearance. Much easier to be critical.
6. I believe that if I could just give myself the chance I might be able to achieve some of my goals.
7. I like bow chica wow wow time (previously another word). That requires being naked sometimes. Is that not okay to say? Should I change the word…I’ll change the word!
I liked answering your questions! Thanks for the nudge to give it a go! 😀
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Arbie!!! I love your answers. Thank you for taking part and being so honest. Love your answers. No.2 oh wow! That is scary. Yes. It’s such a shame that we’re geared like that. I can actually see how you found q5 easier as you said it straight away! Hahahah I love bow chica wow wow!! Definitely okay to say that. Don’t change it. Thanks again. Loved reading them 🤗
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Emma! Thanks so much for the nomination! I am so glad that I stumbled upon your blog! It was great reading your answers to the 7 Questions! Could you be any more awesome??!! I love how you always put yourself out there! You’re such an inspiration to me! Glad to get to follow along on your journey. This cockblocker quote is FANTASTIC! Sending much love your way!
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You are welcome. Nomination truly deserved. Your first blog post made me stand to attention. Aww thank you. So kind. I feel a little bit stronger each time I press post – a new therapy all together. It’s great to have an inspiration partner. Let’s see where it leads to 🤗🤗
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Aww thanks! I love that! — inspiration partner! I’m noticing a lot of “inspiration partners” showing up in my life now, and I hope you are too! We can all help catapult each other to new heights! And for real, this writing and sharing thing is powerful stuff! I feel the separateness between me and “others” dissolve more all the time, and I am LOVING it!!
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I enjoyed reading your answers! I wish I was brave enough to go sky diving! And that’s awesome that so many people got naked and painted themselves blue for art. 💗
Here’s my answers to your questions. 😊
1. Are you a perfectionist? Umm…I kind of am in a sense. I will work at something until it’s exactly the way I want it but I can’t ever get anything perfect.
2. What is the scariest thing you have ever done? The scariest thing I ever done was ride this water slide at Valley Fair in Minnesota. It had a glass floor that disappeared after a quick countdown and then you dropped down.
3. Who do you admire? There are so many people I admire. Right now, I think of Chrissie Teagan.
4. What trait do you love about yourself? I just wrote a post about this but I love that I’m able to feel empathy towards anyone.
5. What have you been giving yourself a hard time about? Saving money and making money.
6. Do you believe in yourself? Yes.
7. Do you like being naked? (Seriously, I’m obsessed with being naked) Lol yes, I love it, too.
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Hey Hunida. If you ever build up the courage – I definitely recommend. It’s so beautiful coming back to earth with amazing views all around.
Thanks for answering the questions. I loved reading them. I’m too scared of theme park rides. I’m what you call the bag and coat holder 😂. What a great trait. I’ll be sure to read your post. If you find a way to stop giving yourself a hard time about money (saving and making) please let me know. Haha!! Thanks again for your post 😊
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I’m terribly afraid of heights especially after that ride at the amusement park I told you about. 😛 I don’t know if I’ll ever gain the courage but I can only imagine how beautiful it was! I can’t believe you’re too scared to go on theme park rides but you were able to go sky-diving!
I think we all give ourselves a hard time about spending & saving money, don’t we?? I’ll keep you updated if I find the cure.😊
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Absolutely love this post! I need to start getting out of my blogging comfort zone asap.
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Aww thanks for reading. Glad you liked it. I fully recommend getting out of your blogging comfort zone. I’ll be there to cheer you on x
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