Just before Christmas a really awesome thing happened! I was tagged in an Instagram post, announcing that my blog had been nominated for the Liebster Award. I was thrilled and immediately sent a thank you to Ashley at The Wiser Life. Check out her blog at thewiserlife.com because she is on fire with great posts and ideas. Thanks again Ashley for the nomination!
What is The Liebster Award?
The purpose of The Liebster Award is to give the opportunity for a blogger to recognize the work of an up-and-coming fellow blogger. It’s a great way to celebrate each other!
Here are the Liebster Award rules:
*Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog
*Write a post to showcase your award
*Share who your favorite blogger/blog is
*Tell 10 random facts about yourself (optional)
*Answer the questions you were asked by the blogger who nominated you
*Select 5 other bloggers you want to give this award to and ask them 10 other questions
*Comment on each blog and let them know you have nominated them and provide the link to the post you created
My Favorite Blog
Even without the nomination, I’ve been watching Heather grow her blog thewiserlife.com with great admiration. We started out in a Facebook group together about the same time, and she is demonstrating such determination and drive! Very motivating stuff and I’m enjoying watching her successful launch. Check out her content, which features self discovery and creativity.
Questions from Ashley
What is the biggest lesson you have learned about blogging so far? Designing the site was actually easier than putting words together to make entertaining, informative posts.
What motivates you to keep going? A long-term vision for where I want to go with this adventure.
What are you most proud of in your blogging experience so far? Going live is a thrilling scary moment, and I’m proud I did it.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned in life? Just keep going, forward progress is key to getting out of a bad situation and into better times.
What would you tell yourself 5 years ago? It will all be ok, go ahead and do it.
Who is your hero and why? My daughter….and I should make sure she knows that before I attempt to explain it to anyone else.
What advice would you give a brand new blogger? If you think you want to do it, go for it. Don’t waste any more time wondering or dreaming, if you make the effort and you don’t succeed, you can still claim a victory for the attempt.
What is your best source of blog traffic? So far, I don’t even know! I’m THAT new!
What is your favorite meal? I make a salad that’s so good my family calls it crack salad. It’s addictive and I get cravings for it.
Where does your inspiration come from? I want to draw inspiration from what interests me in the world; books, places, people and experiences.
10 Random Facts About Me
- I have two amazing adult children and one fabulous grand
- I have a love/hate relationship with running and recently almost ran a half marathon
- U2 is my favorite band
- I love attending concerts and have seen U2, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, RHCP to name a few
- I spend a freakishly small amount of watching TV (in fact I forget I have one)
- I have a cat and a dog
- I love reading and exploring and NEED more time for both
- I don’t enjoy watching sports
- I am a librarian by training (and love) but am currently working in information management
- I love walking on the beach
My Nominations
A Bowl Full of Cherries www.abowlfullofcherries.com
The Wandering Introvert www.thewanderingintrovert.com
Free Spirited Single Mom www.freespiritedsinglemom.com
Open Road and a Broken Compass www.openroadbrokencompass.com
The Everyday Dreamer www.theeverydaydreamer.com
Questions for My Nominations
What made you start your blog?
What is the biggest lesson you have learned about blogging so far?
What’s the best advice you can offer fellow bloggers?
What are you most proud of in your blogging experience so far?
What would you tell yourself 5 years ago?
What’s one of your favorite quotes?
What advice would you give a brand new blogger?
Where’s your favorite place you ever traveled and why?
Where does your inspiration come from?
What is your goal setting method?