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Share The Love: Answered Tags
Recently I was tagged by three lovely ladies and wanted to dedicate today's post to spotlighting their blogs and answering their questions. When I started blogging just a few short months ago I didn't realize the camaraderie that would await me. It is especially nice to be given fun awards and tags by fellow bloggers - learning and sharing more about one another in the process. So without further ado I'll cut to the chase and get answering.
Have you visited Heather at A measure of...? She is a tremendous writer, an insightful person and has become someone I consider a friend. We found each other before the Cuppie Challenge, of which Heather was the winner of my leg. She recently showed Cuppie a tremendous time around Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile where she lives with her husband Serkan and their fetus (and yes I realize I am entirely inappropriate, but it's late and I'm beyond the point of stressed out). Recently Heather gave me the Versatile Blogger Award.
I'm supposed to share 7 things about myself and tag 15 other blogs. Okay - you're all tagged because I'm exhausted, my house is a full-on episode of hoarders, my birthday (aka d-day) is Thursday and my bff is coming to stay. I'm to the brim. Let's hug it out and whoever wants to, share it up! Share something about yourself in the comments or 7 things in a post. I think you're all tremendously versatile!
7 Things About Me: I can spare you having to read a book...Not too long ago I answered these questions here. Woop! Click on over and take a look!
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Next up is Stacey. She is the mind behind Design Addict Mom. I love to visit her blog and take in all the tremendous design photos she finds. It truly is amazing. Stacey also has a clear love for her family, and it really shines through in her posts. Her blog is personable and informative - like visiting with a friend. She tagged me on the Super Comments Award.
Here's the Q/A:
Whew!! Is anyone even left with me??
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Finally, Lisa from Respect the Shoes (don't you just love that name?? - Lisa cracks me up daily and I'll bet she's cracking up several of you as well) tagged me on 8 random questions as follows:
I'm wiped and have to go to bed. Thanks for bearing with me!! And take a visit to all three ladies who tagged me! They're rad! Rather than selecting a bunch of blogs to pass on to (because there are so many I read and love and I don't want to leave anyone out) - how about if you follow me and are interested in accepting any of these awards and answering the corresponding set of questions - just go ahead! It's great to learn more about you and I love reading through these types of posts.
xoxo,
Carrie
Have you visited Heather at A measure of...? She is a tremendous writer, an insightful person and has become someone I consider a friend. We found each other before the Cuppie Challenge, of which Heather was the winner of my leg. She recently showed Cuppie a tremendous time around Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile where she lives with her husband Serkan and their fetus (and yes I realize I am entirely inappropriate, but it's late and I'm beyond the point of stressed out). Recently Heather gave me the Versatile Blogger Award.
I'm supposed to share 7 things about myself and tag 15 other blogs. Okay - you're all tagged because I'm exhausted, my house is a full-on episode of hoarders, my birthday (aka d-day) is Thursday and my bff is coming to stay. I'm to the brim. Let's hug it out and whoever wants to, share it up! Share something about yourself in the comments or 7 things in a post. I think you're all tremendously versatile!
7 Things About Me: I can spare you having to read a book...Not too long ago I answered these questions here. Woop! Click on over and take a look!
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Next up is Stacey. She is the mind behind Design Addict Mom. I love to visit her blog and take in all the tremendous design photos she finds. It truly is amazing. Stacey also has a clear love for her family, and it really shines through in her posts. Her blog is personable and informative - like visiting with a friend. She tagged me on the Super Comments Award.
1. Why did you start blogging/why do you blog? Different reasons. For years people had been stopping to ask me where I got a certain something or other. Several times people encouraged me to start a blog - so after 3 or 4 years of procrastinating, I did. Here I am! Why do I continue? I'm a creative person with a stressful job and blogging allows me to express myself and be creative. It's a great place to channel all my extra energy.
2. What are your 3 Best Memories? Going to Europe in High School with several of my best friends and my kooky French teacher, the day I first saw the home I rented on the island I lived on in Washington State (it was beyond a dream come true - craftsman style, had undergone complete reno yet retained all original charm, and had water view out of every.single.window.), and the day I realized I had actually started my own business.
3. Name 2 of the Best Fiction Books You've Read (I'll give one fiction and one non):
- Fiction: Without a Map by Meredith Hall
- Non-Fiction: Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood by Koren Zailckas (arguably one of the best books I have ever read).
*I've read a ton of books and these are two that came immediately to mind.
4. What are the 5 Best Movies Ever Made? Gah! I don't know. I love movies so will list 5 of my faves - some will be totally cliche, but it's complete truth:
- The Shawshank Redemption: I've seen it a bazillion times and always walk away with a pearl of wisdom, crying my eyes out at the end. "I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend, and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope." ...Pardon me while I go get the tissues.
- Up in the Air. Yes it was a relatively recent release, but George Clooney's character is, essentially, me. The movie completely spoke to me.
- Singin' In The Rain. Simply amazing movie.
- Napoleon Dynamite. Don't judge.
- A Mighty Heart: The Daniel Pearl Story. That story/movie really shook me up and I don't even care much for Jolie.
- Oh, and I have to mention Goonies and The Breakfast Club because they are classics!!
5. 5 Things I Can't Live Without:
There's nothing I can't live without. Really. I've had some crazy things happen to me in my life and I guess the only thing I could not survive without would be my faith in God. For sure.
6. If You Could Change Your Name What Would It Be? Felicity (my fave tv show of all time!!). BAHAHA!! Kidding. Seriously though I like my name. No changes here. :)
7. Unique and Interesting Fact About Me: I don't know. Is anything really unique anymore? I grew up on a farm on the prairies in Canada, and rode the school bus to school for 2 hours in the am/pm for 12 years. I think it's why I don't get rattled by traffic.
8. If I had a Freaky Friday Experience Who Would I Change Places With?: Oprah. And I would stir some things UP. I'd be helping people so fast she wouldn't have a nickel left by the time we switched back.
9. What is the Best Thing About Being a Woman? That our roles are constantly changing/evolving and my generation is really the first to pave the way in regards to balancing career and having a family. A lot of us have waited too long or are on the verge of having waited too long as a result of savoring careers we couldn't have had without the women who came before us - and now these brave women are leading the way in IVF and alternative methods - while simultaneously sending the message to start a family just a little bit earlier to avoid stress and heartache. All the way around it is a wonderful thing. I love when women stick together vs. attacking one another. The sisterhood amongst women can be an incredible thing.
Whew!! Is anyone even left with me??
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Finally, Lisa from Respect the Shoes (don't you just love that name?? - Lisa cracks me up daily and I'll bet she's cracking up several of you as well) tagged me on 8 random questions as follows:
1. If you could be any heroine who would you pick and why? Wonder Woman. I love the bracelets that deflect the bullets. So B.A.
2. What is your favorite article of clothing and why? Don't have one single item. Pretty much anything James Perse because I live in the stuff since I work at home. I do have a beautiful Rebecca Taylor silk dress that has a special place in my heart, too.
3. What is one of the proudest moments of your life? Getting my Green Card. Hands down.
4. Name your favorite food. Chocolate. And then bacon wrapped dates. And then habanero salsa. Seriously, this is a brutal question. I'm not even sure chocolate's my favorite. Now I'm thinking about a risotto the Chef makes. And pavlova!! I gotta stop this question!! Wingstop! uh-oh. It's on!
5. Who is your favorite Real Housewife of the entire series? I plead the 5th.
6. What were you doing one hour ago? Eating a drumstick (ice cream) and then a turkey taco. It's dessert first around here.
7. Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream? No. I can't. It depends on the mood. If it's Frozen Yogurt I'm still a Pinkberry fan all the way. Ixnay on the kid hands in the toppings at Yogurtland (gag), but sometimes I just neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed World Class Chocolate from Baskin-Robbins or Banana with Heath Bar from Coldstone.
8. What's your favorite cheesy joke? This is crazy, but I can't even think of one. I've been sitting here for half an hour dreading this question. Help!! I'm not much of a joke person. That was my little bro - I think he drove me too crazy with them. hehe
I'm wiped and have to go to bed. Thanks for bearing with me!! And take a visit to all three ladies who tagged me! They're rad! Rather than selecting a bunch of blogs to pass on to (because there are so many I read and love and I don't want to leave anyone out) - how about if you follow me and are interested in accepting any of these awards and answering the corresponding set of questions - just go ahead! It's great to learn more about you and I love reading through these types of posts.
xoxo,
Carrie
And the Academy Goes To....
Okay so not quite, but it sure feels like it.
Over the past week or so I have been given some wonderful awards from fellow bloggers. It really is the highest former of flattery to be recognized by peers so thank you everyone. I've only been blogging for a little over 2 months and it's terrific to have found commonality with others - as well as get the chance to see different perspectives on everything from fashion to interior design to literature and, of course, food.
I'm going to try to list all the awards and the kind blog givers in one so here goes!! (and if I miss anyone, please let me know and I will add in right away).
Over the past week or so I have been given some wonderful awards from fellow bloggers. It really is the highest former of flattery to be recognized by peers so thank you everyone. I've only been blogging for a little over 2 months and it's terrific to have found commonality with others - as well as get the chance to see different perspectives on everything from fashion to interior design to literature and, of course, food.
I'm going to try to list all the awards and the kind blog givers in one so here goes!! (and if I miss anyone, please let me know and I will add in right away).
**From Tamara at Memory Bean Designs came the Versatile Blogger Award. She is such a pistol! She's got a ton of energy and it shines through in her blog. I used to live in Washington State and love to see her pictures for purely nostalgic reasons...she always takes me back! Tamara also posts some amazing design photos to keep the mind always reworking the rooms.
INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCEPTING THE AWARD:
1.Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award.
2.Share 6 (or 7) things about yourself.
3.Pass this award to bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic for whatever reason!
4.Contact the bloggers you picked and let them know about the award.
So here goes!
1. I am deathly afraid of moths. I don't know why, but they really creep me out.
2. I grew up on a farm in Canada. I mean rural. Closest neighbor is a mile away. Best place in the world to grow up.
3. I used to own and operate a large childcare facility - 85 to 100 kids. This is why I am unmarried and sans children. :)
4. Cats find me. I'm a cat magnet.
5. I have a partially photographic memory.
6. I lost 3/4 of my hair 7 or 8 years ago and it took 2 years for it to fully grow back.
7. Sometimes I dream things and they happen - ever since I was a little kid.
New bloggers I recently discovered?
**From Cafe Bellini came the Blog With Substance Award. She has an amazing blog that covers all kinds of things. Right now she has fab Armani Nail polish (swooooon!), but she has it all from yummy food to pretty perfumes and even cool cars!
Rules: Select five words that describe your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience
I started blogging because people have been stopping and asking me where I got a certain something or other for years. My boyfriend has been telling me to carry cards! Hehe.
1. Rather than the cards I started blogging to share with others.
2. Blogging is also a creative outlet for me - and that is something I need because I am a very creative person with a stressful job and a lot of energy.
3. My philosophy is be yourself (I'm counting that as one word) - don't try to be anyone else. Some people say 'don't write too much people only want pictures'. But I am a writer. I am a story-teller. So I just did my own thing because at the end of the day this blog is a reflection of me - no one else. If people follow I want it to be because they find something that speaks to them within my own particular style, not because it is an attempt to replicate what others are doing. If you try to follow someone else's writing style, photo style, way of approaching subject matter - you will struggle and not have fun because it will not be from you.
4 and 5. My experience blogging has been warm, welcoming and work - so now I'm up to 6 words, but like I said I talk. It's what I do. The blogging community has been so kind to me - and I try to pay it forward with both new and more experienced bloggers alike. There is so much good information being shared amongst bloggers and I love to be a part of that. Blogging is also a lot of work. It takes a level of commitment to have a substantial blog.
I'm passing this award onto:
**From March Musings at StyleNuggets came the Going Places Award - Have you visited her? She is in Auckland, NZ and I love to see what she comes up with in her outfits daily. She can work a flat, a boot and a heel 7 different ways from Friday!
The rules are:
1. Describe where you think you'll be in 10 years
2. Pass the fun along to 10 other bloggers
Here's the thing about this. I have no idea where I'll be in 10 years. Not one clue. I'm like a leaf in the wind and I don't make plans or even speculate about plans so I guess that isn't such an exciting answer. I do hope to be healthy and hopefully enjoying my career on the other side of this nasty recession. I hope to see my family more often and I just want us to be maintaining close relationships with one another in good health. You can see that health is a big thing to me.
10 other bloggers: Okay here goes....
Turns out I got the Versatile Blogger twice! Yahoo!! The other person to pass this award to me was **Shawna at Poppies and Sunshine! She finds some amazing and inspirational photos on everything from clothing and shoes to the cutest neighbor on the block. I see her posts and save them for when I have more than 2 minutes so I can just sit back and take it all in.
This one I pass on to:
There are so many blogs I would like to mention here...will do in future links.
I feel like I'm missing one more award - please let me know because I don't want to miss out on crediting anyone. I've scanned through my comments, but am so tired my photographic memory is not working so well right now. :) xoxo and thanks again everyone - Carrie
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