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What’s That Sound? “ENCOURAGING THUNDER AWARD!”

Out of the blue, I met an amazing blogger named Shamira. She enjoys blogging as a personal mission to spread joy to others. You often hear that kindness begins with a simple smile of friendship. Perhaps that is why you may already be familiar with her through the blog, http://smilingnotes.wordpress.com where smiles are rich in abundant supply. Blessings, Shamira, for nominating me for “The Encouraging Thunder Award”. I am still in awe! 🍓 It is so thrilling to be recognized among the blogosphere of one’s peers. I feel privileged to be in the company of so many talented authors. Thanks very much. Your name says it all…….spreading “smiling notes” to the world at large.

 

What can you do with the award?

Post it on your blog.

Grant other bloggers with the award.

What you can’t do with the award?
Abuse or misuse the logo.

Claim that it’s your own handmade logo.

What you should do after receiving award:
Enjoy it and bask in the acknowledgement of this award.

Give thanks via comments and likes, mentioning the blog who gave the award.

Mention your purpose in blogging. Share your story.

My purpose of blogging:
For quite some time, my loving family and devoted friends had urged me to write more. It wasn’t until my father passed away last December that I found my “digital pen” gave birth to healing from the pain of such a deep loss. Because my husband, Gerald, and I were traveling, I often took photographs which prompted me to pay attention to the world outside my heart. Every living moment had a story to tell. In the ordinary, photographs touch the heart of dreamers. Thus began http://Snapshotsincursive.com

Cooking is my passion, my therapy, my personal mission right now. Whenever I share a meal or surprise someone with gifts from my kitchen, a tiny message is shared. Encouraging and comforting words from scripture are printed on a tag that reads, “Manna From Heaven”. I also discovered a common interest with others when I shared recipes. Before I knew it, “Eating My Way Through the Alphabet” was born. The journey has been exhilarating, energizing, and deeply gratifying. My cup overfloweth!
I highly recommend you check out the following blogs:

Valorie
Carole
Gabriel

Twice As Nice!! The Versatile Blogger Award!!

What an honor to be nominated for “The Versatile Blogger Award” for the second time. That must mean I’m getting around! I am, indeed, very privileged to be nominated by Melinda because she reflects true commitment despite Life’s challenges. Thanks very much! 🍓


As the little engine that could, I faithfully increase my momentum “Eating My Way Through the Alphabet” on   http://snapshotsincursive.com stopping along the way to develop new and lasting friendships all over the world!

The rules are simple:

(1) Acknowledge the person who nominated you by thanking them and posting a link to their blog.

(2) Share ten (10) interesting things about yourself. 

(3) Nominate ten (10) more bloggers.


Here are the ten (10) random facts about myself.

(1) I like root beer floats.

(2) I can’t carry a tune.

(3) I can curl my tongue.

(4) I was a tom-boy my entire childhood.

(5) One of my favorite movies is “The Wizard of Oz”.

(6) I didn’t get my driver’s license until I was a senior in high school.

(7) I have moved 20 times in my life.

(8) My name in the Bible means “my father’s joy”. 😇

(9) My favorite color is green….the color of my husband’s eyes!

(10) I believe in Providence, not Coincidence.


These are the bloggers I would like to get to know better:

Lana

Priti
Anugya
http://unashamedofjesus.wordpress.com
Chitra
Anna
Amy
Lacie
Maria
http://ibakedishotiateit.wordpress.com

Congratulations, whether you are being nominated for this award for the first time, or the umpteenth time.

Please Pay it Forward! 🍓

Do Opposites Attract?  The “LOVE / HATE Blogger Challenge” Awaits!

Every once in awhile we are asked to take a look at our distinct personality and the opinions that make us unique in our own right. It’s not always easy to take a self-critical unbiased view, especially when the statements can be based on emotional reactions. But I took a deep breath and decided to oblige. Besides, inviting conversation is usually very interesting. Since my associate blogger friend over at http://thesunshineisours.wordpress.com (whom I do not know on a first name basis) included me in this challenge, I thought I would set foot into the ring and share a little more about myself.

The rules ask that you list ten (10) things you LOVE followed by ten (10) things you HATE. So here I go…..
LOVE LIST:

(1) I love to listen to French music when I am cooking in my kitchen.

(2) I love to surprise people with gifts of food.

(3) I love to travel with my husband when he goes away on business.

(4) I love to impulsively send handwritten notes to others.

(5) I love that the word “Hope” is always part of my vocabulary.

(6) I love it when God uses me to be a blessing to others.

(7) I love Stargazer Lilies with their hypnotic fragrance and alluring beauty.

(8) I love bicycle rides and sunrise surprises.

(9) I love romance and being in love with my husband.

(10) I love to iron tea towels and clothes with a light lavender starch. It makes me feel as though I am ironing in the south of France.
HATE LIST:

(1) I hate that Forgiveness is sometimes conditional.

(2) I hate seeing loved ones and friends struggle with illness.

(3) I hate hearing God’s name taken in vain.

(4) I hate the excuse, “I’m Busy”!

(5) I hate to see people cry.

(6) I hate a messy house.

(7) I hate spiders, especially fuzzy ones. And jumping spiders.

(8) I hate being the first person to enter a room. (Second child syndrome.)

(9) I hate it when people talk loud on their cell phones.

(10) I hate verbal, emotional, and physical abuse.
Now that my lists are complete, I have the pleasure of issuing the “Love / Hate Blogger Challenge” to ten lucky people. Read on and Pay It Forward!

http://smilingnotes.wordpress.com
Joy
Peachy
Kim
Ted
Reeanna Lynn
Julia
http://filmandgarlic.wordpress.com
Alecia
Leslie
That was easy.  Now, tell me, Do Opposites Attract?

HOW SWEET!! The “Sisterhood of the World” Blogger Award

HOW SWEET!!! The “Sisterhood of the World” Bloggers Award
What an incredible opportunity it is to belong to a community of women linked together by a common interest in communication and expression! I am proud to be nominated by Kritika, who is gifted in the fullness of verse. Thanks very much. I deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and grace. And I really enjoy your blog!

 “In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.” ~ Author Unknown. 
RULES:

* Thank the giver and link their blog to your post.
* Answer the 10 questions given to you.

* Pass the award on to 7 other bloggers of their choice and let them know that they have been nominated.

* Include the logo of the award in a post or on your blog.

Here they are:

1. On the bad days, how do you cheer yourself up?

A- I count my blessings and then try to figure out a way to be a blessing to someone else. Sometimes that means heading to the kitchen to make a special dessert.
2. Which is your favourite food?
A- POPCORN!
3. How do you let go?
A- I pray and remind myself that God has a plan for everything. “All things work together for good to those who love the Lord.” ~ Romans 8:28.
4. How much do you value ‘silence’?
A- It is in silence where love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control are manifested.

5. Will you hurt someone intentionally or lie to make them feel better?
A- I do my best to never hurt anyone intentionally.
6. Do you have faith in humanity? why or why not?
A- Yes, I do have faith in humanity because God believes in us.
7. One thing you really wish could come true?
A- Only one thing? (lol) I have discovered when I cannot make up my mind…. God has given me the “desires of my heart.” I once received THREE birthday wishes because I could not make up my mind on only one. True story.
8. If you had to sum up your life in 10 or less words, what would they be?
A- Life is a gift and God is Great!
9. How do you express anger?
A- Internally. Or with tears.
10. What is the one thing that will turn you completely off about a person?
A- Manipulation.
My List of Nominations Include:

1. Lina

2. Stephy

3. Estelea

4. Melinda

5. Andreas

6. Viera

7. Sharon

Blessings and Peace to you.
Gail

Me?  Multi-Faceted? THE VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD

I am thrilled beyond words to be nominated for “The Versatile Blogger Award” by another Midwestern girl-at-heart blogger, Jessica, of semisweettooth.  She manages to balance health, beauty, and food in her active blog.  If you like eating whatever you want without all the guilt, you must see what she has in store!

“The Versatile Blogger Award” is for the blogs that bring special talents to Life.  In choosing nominees, the quality of the writing is considered, the uniqueness of the topics presented, and the level of love displayed in the words on the virtual page. An added quality of authenticity to the photographs is evident through the field of vision.

The guidelines are as follows. Answer the questions you have been given, nominate 10 different bloggers, and feel free to revise a new set of questions for them to answer. Ready. Set. GO!

1) What is something people might be surprised to learn about you?  I enjoy free-style bartending to create unique and special drinks.

2) What is a memory you have from third grade? I was terrified of my Math teacher for putting everyone on the spot with oral speed-quizzes.

3) Do you play any musical instruments, if so, what? Not really, but I can make the best sounding two-finger whistle at a baseball game!

4) Have you had your 15 minutes of fame?  Yes.  First-runner up in a Beauty Contest.

5) Have you ever met someone famous? Yes, if you count Jim Caviezel, Nicholas Sparks, or Chris Isaak.

6) I feel the most beautiful when I ___________.  I am with my husband!

7) What’s something you hope will never come back in style?  I could do without Ladies’ Shoulder Pads in everything!

8) What song reminds you of your high school years? Layla by Derek and the Dominoes (Eric Clapton).

9) Did you graduate from college, if so, what was your degree?  Community College for me plus Life’s experiences.

10) If you could eat one dish for the rest of your life, what would it be?  Popcorn.


Come closer and discover my Nominees:

1) Christia Harrane

2) Cooking with Twyla

3) HappyHETU

4) Kim L Hine

5) Kimberly Townsend Palmer

6) Lou & Hoshua’s Adventures

7) Marymorphosis

8) Mabuhay

9) Made by Mitza

10) Mosaic Photo Journal

I thought Jessica’s questions proved thought-provoking, so please answer the same questions and continue to bless others with this multi-faceted award. 

Pay It Forward!

Gail of snapshotsincursive