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Versatile Blogger Award (2011 End of Year)
Versatile Blogger Award
I have been nominated for this award by two wonderful bloggers:
http://artepiphany.wordpress.com and http://happinessnest.wordpress.com. I can’t thank them enough for their generosity and thoughtfulness. I’m truly honored and again, very humbled.
Kreativ Blogger Award (2011 End of Year)
I have been nominated yet again for another award and I am thankful for this and all awards that have been given to me.
I would like to take a moment to thank the 2 wonderful bloggers who nominated me:
J, http://jhasmoments.wordpress.com, and Epiphany, http://artepiphany.wordpress.com.
Thank you so much to both of you; I’m honored and humbled that you both thought enough of my poetry for this award.
If you haven’t visited their blogs already, please do so. You will find wonderful talent and inspiration and you won’t be disappointed…
This award requires that I share 10 things you do not know about me. Then, I will have to pass this award on to at least 6 ( or more ) other bloggers.
So here are 10 things you don’t know about me:
1. I am a romantic.
2. I never went to prom, but my wedding replaced that void.
3. I love vanilla, pumpkin spice and gingerbread lattes (non-fat).
4. I sang a Gospel solo in a choir when I was 18 and we toured the east coast.
5. I won Best Vocalist in high school choir in my senior year and Second Place in my talent show for singing.
6. I am ready to find a new canine friend, after losing our dog in November.
7. I didn’t finish college.
8. I prefer things to be organized.
9. I haven’t sung in many, many years.
10. I would love to lose 15 lbs this year! 🙂
Here are the wonderful bloggers I’ve chosen:
1.) http://aslankanshaw.wordpress.com
2.) http://festivalking.wordpress.com
3.) http://cenicitas.wordpress.com
4.)http://magicinthebackyard.wordpress.com
5.) http://thoughtsoflaraleigh.wordpress.com
6.) http://wordsfromthemoon.wordpress.com
7.)http://fivereflections.wordpress.com
All of you deserve this and I know anyone else who visits them will love them, too!
I’m sending Happy New Year hugs to Everyone!
Lauren
Candle Lighter Award (2011 End of Year)
I am very grateful and honored to have received several awards at the end of last year.
I’m amazed when I receive these and truly thankful.
Due to family commitments for the holidays, I’m a little behind and
I’m now following through with my Gratitude and Nominations…
To begin with, I would like to thank PJ, http://poeticjourney251.wordpress.com,
for the Candle Lighter Award.
She is truly a sweetheart with REMARKABLE faith,
who is a Mentor to me, as well as, Honest Inspiration.
Candle Lighter Award
This award belongs to those who believe, who always Survive the day and those who never stop Dreaming, for those who cannot quit, for those who keep trying and if you’re in this category, you are Entitiled in this Award.I nominate the following bloggers who fit this profile and I believe you’ll enjoy reading their blogs:
Rose: http://granbee.wordpress.com
Betty: http://raindancepoetry.wordpress.com
LeRoy: http://butchdean.wordpress.com
Angela: http://angelajanegraceblog.com
Tim: http://thecreativejuicer.com/ (Happy Birthday applause; hope you can hear it, Tim!)
Sandra: http://sandrabranum.wordpress.com
Sharon: http://figmentsandimagination.wordpress.com
Caddo: http://caddoveil.wordpress.com/
Jessie: http://jessiejeanine.com
I’m sure of two things; most of you have probably already been blessed by their lovely talent and most likely, they have already received these awards. If so, please forgive me; I had to from the bottom of my heart…If you haven’t visited their blogs, please take the time, as they all have a story to tell and if you listen, your eyes and hearts will open even more! Blessings to you all in this New Year!
Lauren
Seven “X” Seven Link Award
This took me by surprise, but I’m very appreciative of my nomination from two wonderful friends, Autumn & Gabby, http://autumnsunshineandgabrielleangel.wordpress.com/. Thank you both again! Your poetry and stories add magic to my life, create more smiles and laughter, even some tears, but it has been truly wonderful getting to know you two awesome twins!
As with most Blog Awards on WordPress there are stipulations that must be met upon acceptance of the coveted award. So, with the 7X7 Link Award the first thing you have to do is tell something about yourself that nobody knows. Hmmm…
This is something I really don’t think about anymore, since I’m well over toddler’s age 🙂 but, I do have a vertical scar on my forehead, about an inch long. It appeared after cracking my forehead open when I was around 2 years old, after running right into the corner of two walls! Ouch! Who knows what I was thinking, other than obviously not watching where I was going, while running around, having fun. I don’t have any other memories (a good thing), but I pretty much have worn bangs all my life. I’m more comfortable with them and maybe, just maybe they cover the scar, a little. 🙂
Most Helpful: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/10/13/flight-2/
Most Popular: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/12/14/im-perfection/
Most Controversial: I don’t believe I’ve written any controversial… Most Surprisingly Successful:http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/12/07/scrabble-soup/ Most Underrated: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/09/22/untitled/ (this is actually entitled “Unknown”)
I wrote this to honor my son’s friend who took his own life at the precious age of 14~ Most Pride Worthy: http://lscotthoughts.com/2011/10/23/rewarding/
Next step to the 7X7 Award fulfillment is to nominate 7 bloggers (in no specific order) who I feel deserve the honor and hopefully haven’t already received it. If you have already received this, please forgive me…I just had to…! 🙂 Additionally, to choose only a few from the many wonderful blogs I’ve come to know is a very difficult task. The blogs below are simply wonderful; they have moved me by their words of art and photography, so I do hope you visit them soon. There are also many, many others I truly love, who have inspired and touched me, as well.
1. http://poeticjourney251.wordpress.com/PJ
2. http://achingforpng.wordpress.com/Maiya
3. http://vampireweather.wordpress.com/
4. http://versenotprose.wordpress.com/AZ
5. http://adamsart.wordpress.com/Debbie
6. http://randomintellections.wordpress.com/Arch
7. http://artepiphany.wordpress.com/
Congratulations to all of you, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year!
KREATIV BLOGGER AWARD
To begin with, I would like to thank
http://caddoveil.wordpress.com/, http://autumnsunshineandgabrielleangel.wordpress.com/ and
http://versenotprose.wordpress.com/
for nominating me!
Being nominated once is humbling enough,
but three times is beyond comprehension!
All I can say is I am truly thankful and grateful for this recognition and
for these three wonderful blogs I’ve had the privilege of reading
and the awesome bloggers I’ve had the privilege of getting to know!
Thank you, again!
The award requires me to a) tell you ten things you may not know about me and
to b) nominate six or more other bloggers.
Here we go…
1) I am finally able to pet other dogs without breaking down (our dog died last month).
2) I drive a gold Honda CRV and I love it!
3) I love the mountains and hope to live there someday.
4) Although, I’m also a country girl, so living on a ranch with many, many, many dogs and animals, is a dream.
5) I used to love watching Home Improvement with Tim Allen and was sorry it ended.
6) I never colored my hair until this year, after turning 50, but it’s highlighted and looks natural, which is what I wanted.
7) I am very emotional (tears of joy, sadness, anger, etc)…I have more water than the water company! 🙂
8) I didn’t finish college. 😦
9) I share the same dream with many of you, to publish a book of poetry.
10) When I was younger, singing was my passion.
And now here are my nominees, in no specific order:
http://everedwater.wordpress.com/
http://granbee.wordpress.com/about/
http://chicpress.wordpress.com/
http://thenaughtypoet.wordpress.com/
http://rajkishoremaity.wordpress.com/
This list is truly infinite, however, I do encourage you to visit these blogs…you’ll find lovely words, beautiful images, inspiration and a melody of emotions.
Congratulations to all the nominees and Merry Christmas!
Versatile Blogger Award
A Big Thanks goes to http://pryncessyndrome.wordpress.com for nominating me for this award. I am very honored and humbled to receive this nomination and again, thank you pryncessyndrome, for taking your time to visit my blog! I have enjoyed your blog, as well, and look forward to reading more! 🙂
And the rules for the Versatile Blogger Award is :
1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers.
2. Inform the bloggers of their nomination.
3. Share 7 random things about yourself.
4. Thank the blogger who nominated you.
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award pic on your blog post.
1. Singing was my passion when I was younger and my dream was to sing professionally.
2. I love the outdoors; enjoying nature, hiking and camping.
3. I love to write, which is now my creative outlet, but have never had any formal training. Maybe in the future? Until then, I’m writing and reading as much as I can and always learning.
4. Walking is my main form of exercise.
5. I still miss my beloved dog, Lucky Girl.
6. I love to bake and look forward to making all the Christmas goodies this year (soon, actually).
7. I’m not afraid to act goofy and I laugh at my own jokes! 🙂
Now, it’s time to nominate 15 bloggers:
http://bottledupsentiments.wordpress.com/
http://joe2poetry.wordpress.com/
http://thepoeticgoblin.wordpress.com/
http://theplayfulpixie.wordpress.com
http://somkritya.wordpress.com/
http://raindancepoetry.wordpress.com/
http://backcountrytranquility.wordpress.com/
http://angelajanegraceblog.com/
http://regularteenageworld.wordpress.com/
http://vampireweather.wordpress.com/
http://terri0729.wordpress.com/
http://agapintheclouds.wordpress.com/
I believe all of these blogs bring something different to each of us. They are all unique, inspirational and entertaining. I look forward to visiting each of them more in the future! Additionally, I would like to thank them for making my blogging experience a wonderful one! Lauren 🙂
SLEEPY
This is self-explanatory! 🙂
tossing
turning
yearning for peace
to capture
my
mind
unsuccessfully
trying to
unwind
any thought
that WILL be
IS
in
my
head
in the morning
my eyes
will
be
red
oh
how I
dread
that
not sure
I’m surviving
though striving
for
forty winks
in
my
bed!
Copyright 2011
