Awesome Blogger Award 🥇

Reading the definition for this award and being considered as an awesome blogger that adds happiness and laughter to my readers, is truly a great honor that touches my heart. I’m humbled about the nomination and thank the beautiful Mackenzie for her consideration. Mackenzie has a wonderful spirit and spreads awareness about chronic illnesses. Battling several herself she is a fighter and remains positive throughout the struggles. She is a true role model and I’m glad that our paths have crossed. Please stop by and say hello to her here.

Rules For This Award:

• Thank the person who nominated you.

• Include the reason behind the award.

• Tag it under #awesomebloggeraward in the Reader.

• Answer the questions your nominator gave you.

• Nominate at least 5 awesome bloggers.

• Give your nominees 10 new questions to answer.

• Let your nominees know that they’ve been nominated.

• Mackenzie’s Questions

• What is your biggest goal in life?

To live my true purpose and make a difference for others in whatever form and way fit

• What is your favorite food?

Mmmh, tough one but I like the bad stuff and pasta is my weakness

• Cats or dogs?

I love all animals and had a cat once named Gizmo that was very close to me, but it was a Shiba Inu Mix named Nikki that stole my heart. So dogs it is and for that matter, my next pooch must be a Shiba

• Why did you start blogging?

I reached a point there was so much to say and share. We don’t always get the chance of being heard in today’s society or to help others. I had faced adverse times and challenges that I know others are faced with as well. I wanted to be a voice, an inspiration, showing that there is life beyond the troubles. I have always been in leadership roles, empowering others that I came across, but the four walls of working in a store became too confined and I wanted to reach out on a bigger scale. It’s a huge task, but given the opportunity to make a difference, even if it is with one person, I couldn’t ask for more and it is for that one person that I got to touch in a positive way..

• Where is your dream vacation?

Wow, either you got tough questions or I’m overthinking things. I can’t name “A” dream vacation and there are many places to see, but Norway definitely comes to mind and Japan.

• What advice would you tell your 13  year old self?

Stay positive throughout the challenges and always search for the silver lining. Some lessons might be tough and are hard to understand, but they will stretch you and mold you into your higher self.

• How many pets do you have?

1-A guinea pig

• Who inspires you?

People who see the big picture and who are selfless in their pursuit of life.

• What is your favorite color?

Mmh, People say that I wear red very well and I take it as compliment. Not everyone can pull off red.

• If a genie gave you only 3 wishes, what would you ask for?

This is the toughest yet, as I can’t think of anything materialistic. In no particular order, I guess I would ask for TIME to pursue all my hobbies and creative avenues. I asked for WORLD PEACE and that we all get along and slow down a bit. To remember kindness towards each other and that itself would make life a lot more peaceful. I would ask to END POVERTY and all SUFFERING, no matter what form.

And here are my questions.

What was your biggest accomplishment in life?

What would you do different if you had to do it again?

What is your favorite past time?

What is your definition of happiness?

What is your favorite season and why?

What quality do you love about yourself?

Optimist or Pessimist?

What was your biggest lesson learned so far?

What is your dream job and why?

What is your best advice for new bloggers?

And my nominations are, really anyone that wants to participate and I think you are all amazing and I love your voices, but if I had to name a few, then here we go.

Nathprasaddhanawat I still owe a nomination post to him and I haven’t forgotten. I’m so bad at writing these things on command but please stop by and say hi. His blog is all about Love, Life and Photography and who could not need more of that?

Wardclever a most recent discovery and a soul that says it how it is. “I’m broken and repaired and broken, repeatedly, but I’m a renewable resource” are just a few of his words that draw me into the mystery of heartache, love, melancholy and magic. You won’t be disappointed.

Iampharaohmaktuk a modern day poet whose words will sweep you away and transport you to feel the magic of every emotion behind it. He is gifted beyond means and if you love poetry, prepare to be amazed.

Artyplantsman the mastermind behind the wonderful blog about Plants, Botanical Art, Humor and random stuff, plus Molly’s human pack leader. Darren, a talent in so many ways, he is also one of the kindest souls you will ever find. Not only is his blog inspiring and informative, but once he closes you into his heart and a friendship is formed, consider yourself blessed that your paths have crossed. Thank you Darren for being you.

Aroundthekornerblog belongs to my friend Kris, an exceptional and strong kind soul who always finds a way to go on, no matter how challenging her troubles are. She speaks from the heart as she lets us into her day to day world and the dilemmas she is faced with. I love her honesty and the no filter approach to speaking her mind. I’m inspired by her courage, her strengths and the will to go on no matter what. You go girl…