My thanks to the lovely and talented Geetha B for this nomination. Please check out her exquisite poetry at:
https://geethaprodhom.wordpress.com/
The Rules
Say “Thank You” to the person who nominated you & link their blog to your post.
Answer the 10 questions given to you.
Pass the award on to 7 other bloggers and let them know they have been nominated.
Include the Award Badge in your post.
The Answers. (drum roll, please)
What made you want to start your blog?
– My friend Niles held a gun to my head and made me. No, really, he was always going on about how wonderful WordPress was. I finally decided to see what all the Niles buzz was about. I have to say, I am extremely grateful that he directed me here. The blogging community is so supportive. This is my favorite place to be on-line. People are so kind. It’s such a drama free environment
2. What have you wanted to do on your blog but haven’t yet? Why not?
– win a Nobel Peace Prize:) Honestly, I can’t think of anything. Perhaps, posting nude photos. I kid!!!!
3. Name one item on your bucket list, or more if you like?
– I would love to meet Jon Stewart. I’m a tad obsessed with him and James Purefoy. It’s totally innocent. I just want Jon to feed me grapes while Purefoy (with his lovely British accent) recites Shakespeare.
I would also like to get my MFA in creative writing. I already have one Masters degree, what’s one more? Oh, only a few thousands of dollars more in student loan debt. Meh.
4. What is your biggest fear
-the loss of my children. I never want to outlive them.
5. What is your best moment in life?
– the birth of my two daughters.
6. With New Years fast approaching, do you make resolutions? If so, name one. If not, why don’t you like to make them?
– I don’t. I think you should resolve to be better everyday
7. If you could host a challenge on your blog, what kind would it be?
– one to see who could pay off my student loans the fastest. 😉
8. What was the name of your first pet? What do you remember the most about them?
– it was a cat named Squirrel. In hindsight, kind of a silly name for a feline. I remember as a five year old, I thought it would be neat to see if he could swing. He couldn’t, but he was a superb clawer.
9. Did you ever go to a high school reunion? Was it fun or not?
– I went to my tenth. It was fun. I was such a nerd in high school. People were shocked by how much I had changed. Note, I’m still a nerd, I just dress better.
10. Do you have a pet peeve?
-so many but the main one- rude people. Manners matters. Kindness matters. Validation matters. It take so little to say thank you, you’re welcome, please, etc.
Now for the hard part.
The nominees
There are so many amazing women here. It’s hard to pick only a few. I love you all!
1. Stephanie from http://boldblindbeauty.com/
She’s truly an inspiration.
2. Meg from http://megdekorne.com/ an absolute delight.
3. Sarah from https://thesarahdoughty.wordpress.com/ She writes beautifully
4. L. T. Garvin from https://broussardlana.wordpress.com/ Author and word goddess
5. Sanghamitra from https://sanghamitrachakrabarty.wordpress.com/ Poet and just a lovely human being.
6. Rachel from https://findingrachelsway.wordpress.com/ Her writing is so raw and real.
7. Cooper Cranes https://coppercranes.wordpress.com/ One of my favorite poets on WordPress.
Questions for Nominees
What made you want to start your blog?
2. What have you wanted to do on your blog but haven’t yet? Why not?
3. Name one item on your bucket list, or more if you like?
4. What is your biggest fear?
5. What is your best moment in life?
6. With New Years fast approaching, do you make resolutions? If so, name one. If not, why don’t you like to make them?
7. If you could host a challenge on your blog, what kind would it be?
8. What was the name of your first pet? What do you remember the most about them?
9. Did you ever go to a high school reunion? Was it fun or not?
10. Do you have a pet peeve?
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! It was fun reading your answers to the questions…#2 sounds like a great idea! 😀
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Ha-ha. Thank you. Happy New Year! xx
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Yay, you got around to writing it finally. I hope you are feeling better.
A big thank you to Niles for having pushed you to blog, we’re all the more elated thanks to his suggestion.
I laughed at some of your answers and also thought again we really have so much in common except that I have two boys and a girl and no student loan, lol. I worked alongside my studies always so never took a student loan.
Three cheers in advance for your MFA and lots of love and happy blogging. It sure is a very supportive and lovely community which is like a word family with ink instead of hugs and punctuation in place of smiles and kisses. I have really grown to love it and feel so close to many via this blogging world which holds pure gems like you. xoxo
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I made a promise to you. I had to honor it. I need to work on your song too. WordPress is such a bright spot on an Internet of absurdity. I’m so happy to know you. Lots of love.
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Oooo am soooo looking forward to your interpretation of the song 🙂 Yes, WP is such a bright light with all these candles and am happy to know you too. Loads of love back to you 🙂
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Thank you! xo
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Welcome xo
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Congratulations and Happy New Year. I see you’ve made it to the other side, safe and sound. Best wishes. xoxo
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Did I? Ghost blogging is fun. HA! I’m truly glad we connected in 2015. Looking forward to reading more from you in 2016. Lots of love and light
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You rock both sides of the veil, Tosha. Thanks again. xo
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😉 xx
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“cat named Squirrel” how creative 😀 Any way all the best! 😉 You have a great sense of humor!
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Thank you, lovely. Happy New Year!
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Have an awesome year ahead 🙂
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You too. x
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XO
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I love your answers on here. Thanks for following ☺
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You’re welcome. Thank you x
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Totally my pleasure… Xx
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Congratulations!
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Thank you. Happy New Year!
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You too!
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Happy for you, Gal !! xx
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Happy New Year! x
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Another well-deserved blog recognition, Tosha. Confession: the reason I talked up WordPress so much is to get you to sign up. Glad it worked. Love.
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You sneaky bastard. Ha. Love ya!
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That’s me. I still need to do that blog challenge from a while back- four things about me, or whatever. I’ll try and do that soon. Love.
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OK. Thanks. Looking forward to it.
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Congratulations, Tosha! Well deserved recognition for a great poet and musician.
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Thanks, lovely. Happy New Year!
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Congratulations! 😊
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Thank you xx
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And, wow, you nominated me! 💖 thank you so much! 😊 I’ve been nominated for awards before but after the transition I took them down… I might need to add them again. 💕 thank you!
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You’re welcome. I love your poetry! Happy New Year!
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Thank you! That means so much to me!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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always good to see your work
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Thank you. Likewise
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Big-big congratulations, Tosha!!!
I love reading these accompanying questions because they allow others to get to know you better. For instance, I had no idea that you’re a mother of two. I also thought you were in your early-mid twenties. I think it’s very cool and admirable that you want to earn your MFA in creative writing. You go, girl!:) What did you get your first degree in, if you don’t mind me asking?
Oh, and this should come as a total surprise (sarcasm,) but I couldn’t agree more about the value of kindness.
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Tosha, what a wonderful way to start the New Year! Congratulations on the award, most well deserved! You never disappoint with your posts, it’s always a delight to be caught up in your creativity. Thank you for the nomination and the lovely comment. I’m not very speedy, but I hope to surprise you with something creative. Thank you again for looking in my direction! Happy New Year, have a wonderful 2016!
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You’re most welcome. You truly are one of my favorite poets. Your poetry is always so clever and profound. Wishing you only the best in 2016. Look forward to reading more from you.
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Thank you, like wise. Have a wonderful day!
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You too xx
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Congratulations on a well-deserved honor, Tosha! Enjoyed reading your answers and getting to know you better. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! 🙂
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Thank you. I wish the same for you and yours
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Your answers are brilliant, gives us a nice look inside your world (a wonderful world). You did tease with the answer to #2, but I guess that will keep us all coming back 🙂 Wishing you a great year ahead Tosha, the best to you and your family.
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Ha-ha. Likewise, my friend x
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well done!
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Thank you, lovely xx
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Congrats! Thanks for sharing a little of yourself with us!
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Thank you. I appreciate you reading x
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You are welcome!
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xx
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xo
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Congrats Tosha, and thanks again for nominating me. I am so glad that you like the rather eclectic work that I post on my blog. I certainly enjoy your outstanding poetry, your beautiful gift of language and imagery. I can almost never wait until your next poem unfolds. I am so glad we connected on WordPress 🙂
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I love your blog. I’m thrilled we connected too. You inspire xx
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you sweet woman. xx
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You’re awesome! xx
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Very cool answers. The reunion sounds fun. Did you have a nickname in high school? And the answer to number seven was inspired 🙂
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I did. Short stuff. 😉 How about you?
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I loved bands like Tears for Fears, Duran Duran and A-ha so 80s Boy or a sarcastic Smart Alex haha.
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Those are great! x
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Don’t worry I never copied the haircuts though haha.
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Haha. Thank God. Although, I’m sure you would have wore it well.
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You’re very kind. This one might have been tricky though https://41.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lubosbk6QE1r1090wo1_1280.jpg
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I have faith in your hair. Just stay away from the 70’s look, unless you know how to rock the mustache.
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Good advice 🙂
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🙂
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Reblogged this on wwwpalfitness.
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