The Sunshine Blogger Award

What is this? WHAT IS THIS?!? Much thank's to the wonderful Heidi, of Living Humble Bee, for the Sunshine Blogger Nomination! This is not a notification that I was prepared for today. I'm appreciate the nomination, you are too kind Heidi. Being overcome with the heat (but not complaining about it!), I will certainly try to complete the tasks of this nomination. Hence, this additional post outside of my normal posting schedule.

First, I'll go into what this award is. The Sunshine Blogger Award is a way for like-minded bloggers to get to know each other. This group of bloggers are positive, creative and inspiring. It is an honor to be included in this group of bloggers.

And next, here are the rules:

1. Thank the blogger who nominated you in your blog post and link back to her/his blog.
2. Answer 11 questions that the blogger asked you.
3. Nominate 11 new bloggers to receive the awards and write them 11 questions.
4. List the rules and display the Sunshine blogger award logo in your post on your blog.

Here are the 11 questions that Heide has asked:

1. What is something that you are proud of?

Working towards my goal of achieving a higher position at work on two aspects.  There are going to be many retirements in the next 3-5 years and I want to be as qualified as possible for the positions that I’m interested in when they become available. So, I’m reaching my 10 yr seniority this Fall, and I’m working towards my BA. Time is going to go by no matter what you do, if you have a goal, you might as well use the time wisely.

2. What is your favorite summer activity?

I love swimming, but I have to work hard to convince myself to get into a swimsuit and do it.  But, I’m working on my confidence. Going for drives for ice cream in different towns is also one of my favorite activities.

3. Mountains or beach, and why?

Beach.  I’m allergic to things found in the everyday environment and the sea breeze helps me breath.  It’s like the beach breathes live into my soul with every wave that hits the shore.

4. What keeps you motivated to keep blogging and writing?

Blogging is something that I talked about doing for some time now.  In the last few months I read blog after blog, article after article, and spoke to my co-worker (Andy, nominated below) about blogging.  But before that, I started looking into blogging back in 2014 (according to an email from my hubby that was sent to me in 2014).

5. Who is someone that you look up to?

I look up to many of those around me for different reasons. My hubby for accomplishing every goal that he has set himself up with. My parents for raising two (half) normal kids (lol) who are now off into the world blazing their own paths. And to my grandparents who experienced so much change in their lives that we will never understand.

6. What age would you like to permanently be? (I’m stealing this one from Nancy, ha!)

Geesh.  Um…25?  That’s an age where you have adult freedom (like a licence, and the ability to buy booze, build your education and career), while still being able to screw up (to an extent) without people saying that you should know better.

7. What is your favorite dish to cook or bake?

Cookies and nachos. 

8. If you could have a superpower, which would you choose?

To teleport.  Hello Disney parks on the weekends!

9. What is one of your dream vacations?

I love going to the parks in Florida.  I love the atmosphere, the food, the thrill rides, and spending time with my hubby.  But, for a place that I’ve never been?  I would love to visit Greece.

10. What is your favorite article of clothing?

PJ bottoms.

11. What is your favorite/most inspiring book you’ve read?

Favorite?  It has to be Pet Sematary by Stephen King.  But, inspiring, it would be The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rueben.

Here are my 11 nominees:

Andy @JustBeingAndie

Sophie @SophieBlogger

Rebekah @RebekahGillian

'ish @ishaccordingly

Stace @Staceafter30

Jess @MyBigFatGreekLife

Elle @FliptheFail

KB @HerLifeinRuins

CherBelle @CherBelleBlog

Kathy @TastyItinerary

Davi @DaviTodd

Here are the questions for my nominations:

1. What fictional place would you most like to go to?
2. What is your favorite beverage?
3. What animal would be cutest if scaled down to the size of a cat?
4. If your job gave you a surprise three day paid break to rest and recuperate, what would you do with those three days?
5. What movie can you watch over and over without ever getting tired of?
6. What social stigma does society need to get over?
7. What food have you never eaten but would really like to try?
8. What is your favorite novel/book?
9. What makes you roll your eyes every time you hear it?
10. What’s your cure for hiccups?
11. What mythical creature do you wish actually existed?