Yesterday I was delighted to find out I was nominated for the Liebster Award by fellow blogger Erin Soto of fromcubicletohome.com. It's an award for new bloggers to encourage more posting and since I am thrilled to be recognized for my efforts so far I am ready to give everything I got. Here's my answers to Erin's questions and my nominations.
A big part of blogging is letting your readers get to know you and this award is about exactly just that. Across the internet you can find many bloggers answering a variety of questions like those below so after you read mine make sure you search out and find your favorite bloggers.
Part 1- Questions
1. If you could pick up and move anywhere, where would it be and why?
I'm going to have to say Jamaica. I love the vibes there. The music, people, and lifestyle. The warm climate is enough and it's beautiful. I can throw on some reggae music any day and I almost feel transported there if I can close my eyes hard enough lol.
2. What have you learned about yourself with being a blogger?
Being a blogger I have learned how much my attitude really affects what and those I am involved with. If I am having a bad day my stats show it. It may sound like a silly lesson but I try to be a very positive person and when I saw this it really helped me to recognize when my attitude is less than what I want it to be and I have been working to keep it positive in the worst of times.
3. If you could give yourself 16 year old self ONE piece of advice what would it be?
Omg only 1! 16 year old me has so much to learn. I guess the biggest thing would have been to get serious about what I want to do with my life. I always knew I wanted to work for myself but as a teen I was lazy and had other "interests". I wish I would have gone to college for business at the very least and had a better foundation where I am now even though I still got this award Yeeeeaaahhhh!!!!
4. What is the most important thing you want to teach your children
I have 2 for this. For 1 I want to teach her respect. Respect for others and most definitely respect for HERSELF. Also I want to teach her to follow her dreams. Ever since I was a teen people told me to do this and do that but I never wanted any old dead end job. I needed something that made me happy and I would hate to see her fall into that category and be miserable one day in her life.
5. Why did you start blogging?
Honestly, I started blogging probably for the wrong reasons. My family was hard on money and it was another way for me to try and do something on my own after AVON and this work at home and that but I stayed because it truly helped me focus on something while all the craziness that was my life was going on. Blogging helped me step away and have peace of mind if only for a couple hours and soon it became everything I had ever been searching for.
6. If you could pick a celebrity to play you in a movie, who would it be? Why?
Now that is a hard one. I guess I would choose Jennifer Anniston. She's so real and can play any part. One of my favorite actresses I can't help but almost think she is the people she plays so I have faith she could play me well.
7. What is the most breathtaking place you’ve seen.
The White Mountains. I'm not usually one for snow but my father lives way up in New Hampshire. The first time I ever took the drive up there and saw the mountains in all their beauty I was stunned and the further we drove they were all around us. It was incredible. It was a good thing I wasn't the driver haha.
8. What current event are you passionate about?
O.k. here's where I am shunned. I really stay out of current events. Those that I hear about are through my fiance. My focus has always been my family so if it doesn't directly affect us odds are I don't know about it. Someone had to explain ISIS to me weeks after it started. I know. Bad me.
9. Where do you blog in your house? Ie; office, living room, bedroom, closet?
I blog just about anywhere. Mainly I sit in a chair in my living room as my daughter does her work pages or watches her shows but who knows. I could be in the kitchen while dinner is being made. I could be on the phone blasting a new idea in the car next to my chauffeur (thanks for always driving babe). Right now I'm currently in my chair, Redbull beside me and going to town.
10. What is the best book you recently read?
Your Million Dollar Dream by Tamara Monosoff. I'm a sucker for motivational self-help books. Say what you want about them but they really help keep things positive. Help with setting goals and have a lot of other great tools. The day after I made my mock up of my blog I checked this book out of the library. Best thing I ever did... well besides Halleigh lol.
11. What quote best describes you?
"One love, One heart, One destiny" It's a Bob Marley quote going back to my love for reggae music. I actually have it tattooed. Sometimes it is difficult for people to understand but it all comes back to family.
Alright Part 2- 11 Facts Random Facts About Me
1. I LOVE Redbull. It's a problem.
2. I have weird taste in music. Country all the way to Dubstep. Figure that out.
3. I might be more attached to Halleigh than she is to me and Kindergarten is coming!
4. I have the worst sleep patters. Like up until 4a.m, then up at 8 and needing a nap not even halfway through the day.
5. I sing (quite well I might add) more than most people will ever hear.
6. I think faaaar too much. One of the reasons I don't get much sleep.
7. Sushi is my all time favorite food and whatever kind it is better be covered in spicy mayo.
8. I want to go to a shooting range so bad
9. I want to get involved in more Mental Health Awareness Causes since I too have battled with the same problems for years.
10. Nothing makes me happier than my baby.
11. I am an extremely determined person. Others like to call this stubborn at times.
Well there you have it. Thanks again Erin for nominating me. This was really fun! Now here are the rules and my nominees.
Part 1- Questions
1. If you could pick up and move anywhere, where would it be and why?
I'm going to have to say Jamaica. I love the vibes there. The music, people, and lifestyle. The warm climate is enough and it's beautiful. I can throw on some reggae music any day and I almost feel transported there if I can close my eyes hard enough lol.
2. What have you learned about yourself with being a blogger?
Being a blogger I have learned how much my attitude really affects what and those I am involved with. If I am having a bad day my stats show it. It may sound like a silly lesson but I try to be a very positive person and when I saw this it really helped me to recognize when my attitude is less than what I want it to be and I have been working to keep it positive in the worst of times.
3. If you could give yourself 16 year old self ONE piece of advice what would it be?
Omg only 1! 16 year old me has so much to learn. I guess the biggest thing would have been to get serious about what I want to do with my life. I always knew I wanted to work for myself but as a teen I was lazy and had other "interests". I wish I would have gone to college for business at the very least and had a better foundation where I am now even though I still got this award Yeeeeaaahhhh!!!!
4. What is the most important thing you want to teach your children
I have 2 for this. For 1 I want to teach her respect. Respect for others and most definitely respect for HERSELF. Also I want to teach her to follow her dreams. Ever since I was a teen people told me to do this and do that but I never wanted any old dead end job. I needed something that made me happy and I would hate to see her fall into that category and be miserable one day in her life.
5. Why did you start blogging?
Honestly, I started blogging probably for the wrong reasons. My family was hard on money and it was another way for me to try and do something on my own after AVON and this work at home and that but I stayed because it truly helped me focus on something while all the craziness that was my life was going on. Blogging helped me step away and have peace of mind if only for a couple hours and soon it became everything I had ever been searching for.
6. If you could pick a celebrity to play you in a movie, who would it be? Why?
Now that is a hard one. I guess I would choose Jennifer Anniston. She's so real and can play any part. One of my favorite actresses I can't help but almost think she is the people she plays so I have faith she could play me well.
7. What is the most breathtaking place you’ve seen.
The White Mountains. I'm not usually one for snow but my father lives way up in New Hampshire. The first time I ever took the drive up there and saw the mountains in all their beauty I was stunned and the further we drove they were all around us. It was incredible. It was a good thing I wasn't the driver haha.
8. What current event are you passionate about?
O.k. here's where I am shunned. I really stay out of current events. Those that I hear about are through my fiance. My focus has always been my family so if it doesn't directly affect us odds are I don't know about it. Someone had to explain ISIS to me weeks after it started. I know. Bad me.
9. Where do you blog in your house? Ie; office, living room, bedroom, closet?
I blog just about anywhere. Mainly I sit in a chair in my living room as my daughter does her work pages or watches her shows but who knows. I could be in the kitchen while dinner is being made. I could be on the phone blasting a new idea in the car next to my chauffeur (thanks for always driving babe). Right now I'm currently in my chair, Redbull beside me and going to town.
10. What is the best book you recently read?
Your Million Dollar Dream by Tamara Monosoff. I'm a sucker for motivational self-help books. Say what you want about them but they really help keep things positive. Help with setting goals and have a lot of other great tools. The day after I made my mock up of my blog I checked this book out of the library. Best thing I ever did... well besides Halleigh lol.
11. What quote best describes you?
"One love, One heart, One destiny" It's a Bob Marley quote going back to my love for reggae music. I actually have it tattooed. Sometimes it is difficult for people to understand but it all comes back to family.
Alright Part 2- 11 Facts Random Facts About Me
1. I LOVE Redbull. It's a problem.
2. I have weird taste in music. Country all the way to Dubstep. Figure that out.
3. I might be more attached to Halleigh than she is to me and Kindergarten is coming!
4. I have the worst sleep patters. Like up until 4a.m, then up at 8 and needing a nap not even halfway through the day.
5. I sing (quite well I might add) more than most people will ever hear.
6. I think faaaar too much. One of the reasons I don't get much sleep.
7. Sushi is my all time favorite food and whatever kind it is better be covered in spicy mayo.
8. I want to go to a shooting range so bad
9. I want to get involved in more Mental Health Awareness Causes since I too have battled with the same problems for years.
10. Nothing makes me happier than my baby.
11. I am an extremely determined person. Others like to call this stubborn at times.
Well there you have it. Thanks again Erin for nominating me. This was really fun! Now here are the rules and my nominees.
I kinda followed Erin's lead and didn't check followers. It's a blog love thing :)
Louise McMullen Messy Little Monster
Jen Rojas The Evolution of Mom
Shannon Miner Nouveau Soccer Mom
Kate Flint What Katy Said
Stephanie Fritz Sharing A to Z
Lainie Gutterman Me, Myself and Baby I
Your Questions!!!!! And I'm just gunna use the questions given to me because I am awful at coming up with questions lol.
1. If you could pick up and move anywhere, where would it be and why?
2. What have you learned about yourself with being a blogger?
3. If you could give yourself 16 year old self ONE piece of advice; what would it be?
4. What is the most important thing you want to teach your children.
5. Why did you start blogging.
6. If you could pick a celebrity to play you in a movie, who would it be? Why?
7. What is the most breathtaking place you’ve seen.
8. What current event are you passionate about?
9. Where do you blog in your house? Ie; office, living room, bedroom, closet?
10. What is the best book you recently read?
11. What quote best describes you?
Have fun everyone!!!
Louise McMullen Messy Little Monster
Jen Rojas The Evolution of Mom
Shannon Miner Nouveau Soccer Mom
Kate Flint What Katy Said
Stephanie Fritz Sharing A to Z
Lainie Gutterman Me, Myself and Baby I
Your Questions!!!!! And I'm just gunna use the questions given to me because I am awful at coming up with questions lol.
1. If you could pick up and move anywhere, where would it be and why?
2. What have you learned about yourself with being a blogger?
3. If you could give yourself 16 year old self ONE piece of advice; what would it be?
4. What is the most important thing you want to teach your children.
5. Why did you start blogging.
6. If you could pick a celebrity to play you in a movie, who would it be? Why?
7. What is the most breathtaking place you’ve seen.
8. What current event are you passionate about?
9. Where do you blog in your house? Ie; office, living room, bedroom, closet?
10. What is the best book you recently read?
11. What quote best describes you?
Have fun everyone!!!