The Liebster Award is given to up-and-coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers.
The criteria for accepting the award varied quite a bit. So, I decided to combine some of each of the expectations.
For one, I was to give a list of 11 random facts about me. So here goes with that:
1. I read an average of 125 books each year. As I finish each book, I list it by title, author, date completed, and a little comment in a notebook. Eventually I transfer this information to my computer in alphabetical order by title. With all the great reading available -- and so little time! -- it frustrates me if I end up reading the same book twice.
2. I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Photography at the age of 45. Being in the art field at that age was a bit intimidating. My professors considered me safe and conservative. Well, no wonder -- I was an old lady! I ended up graduating magna cum laude, so I couldn't have been TOO bad!
3. On March 27, 2009, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a bilateral mastectomy, followed by six months of chemotherapy. I am now about a 3 1/2 year survivor.
4. In 2005, I met Josh Groban. I even hugged him, shook his hand, and had my photo taken with him. A very thrilling evening. My friend, Cynthia, joined me in this honor.
5. I have never tasted coffee in my life. Why break a record now, after all this time?
6. I sold a painting to my Social Studies teacher when I was a sophomore in high school. He paid me $15 for it! I was thrilled out of my mind!
7. I have experienced both hypnotism and acupuncture. Neither was a big deal.
8. I don't watch TV. I admit to being a Gleek, and have never missed an episode <of Glee>, but I watch it on the Internet.
9. I have driven a Jeep since 1986. Not the same one, of course.
10. We built our dream house in 1998. My husband and I still live there -- and LOVE it! We built in a very nice black & white darkroom for me. Since going digital, I have converted it into a very messy paper crafting room. My youngest daughter thinks that is a waste.
11. I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!
For the criteria of Award #2, I would like to present the Liebster Award to five of my fellow bloggers:
Lynette at mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com
Kerry at kbpapercraft.blogspot.com
Paula at stampinwithpaula.com
Allison at nicepeoplestamp.blogspot.com
Jen at throughmycreativemind.blogspot.com
Congratulations, girls! I am so pleased to pass the Liebster Award on to you.
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Wow! Some very interesting facts about yourself. I also love to read. Have you ever been to www.Goodreads.com? Its where you can keep up with all the books you read. I love it! Congrats on being a cancer survivor! I am not a coffee drinker either and not much of a tv watcher. (except HGTV and I am watching The Bible series) And you know how much I love Stampin Up! Keep up the great work! Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you soo much, Cathy. :>)
DeleteI enjoyed learning a bit more about you. I think being a survivor is the best! I read a bunch of books too but I never thought of writing them down like that. So, congrats to you on your award!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christina! :>)
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ReplyDeleteOh Emily. You made me cry. Thank you, my honey! :>)
DeleteThanks so much for the honor! I appreciate it! It was fun to read about you. We're practically neighbors:) (Well, I guess that would be a few hour's drive.)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Lynette. You deserve it! Congratulations! :>)
DeleteThanks for sharing.
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