I have been nominated for a few awards all at once. I appreciate each and every one, and it is an honor to accept them. The awards I have been nominated for are the following:
Reader Appreciation Award by Bob Othman (fresh voice, great life lessons, unique and witty perspectives). You can visit him at http://othmanabdullah.wordpress.com.
The Versatile Blogger Award by Jae Lei Nyght. (Her writing has a calming and soothing effect on me. Magical.) Visit her blog at http://jaeleinyght.wordpress.com.
The Very Inspiring Blogger Award by Tim (heartfelt poetry, wonderful spirit, and always inspiring; Tim makes me want to write poetry :-)). Check out his blog at http://timzauto.wordpress.com.
A big thank you!! I appreciate all their support, marvelous comments, and encouragement. Thanks for thinking about me.
For the fellowship of the blogosphere, I think these awards are a great thing. In accepting these awards, I have an opportunity to recognize fellow bloggers who have had an impact on me. I hope you don’t mind the one-fell-swoop approach.
I was a little hesitant to jump on the blogging bandwagon, assuming it would be superficial like other social media experiences I had encountered. I was pleasantly mistaken to learn that here in the blogging community people are genuine, and committed to creating and sharing. It feels great to be able to put yourself out there and be readily accepted with kindness. Thanks to all who have read my posts and supported me.
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Generally, to accept any of these awards, the rules are the following:
- Thank the blogger who gave it to you and include a link to their blog. (done above)
- Mention 7 random things about yourself. In the case of the Reader Appreciation Award, answer a list of questions. You decide what’s best.
- List the rules
- Give the award to 15 or more bloggers. (I will condense this a little here)
- Add the award to your blog. (They are pretty)
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What is my favorite color? Blue, always blue.
What is my favorite animal? Kitty cats.
What is your favorite non-alcoholic drink? Freshly-squeezed lemonade.
What do you prefer Twitter or Facebook? Don’t do much tweeting. Facebook…lukewarm.
What is your favorite pattern? I don’t know. I favor solids.
Would you rather receive or give presents? I like giving. I really do.
Favorite number? I always like 7, or 29 my eternal age.
Favorite day? Saturday.
Favorite flower? Gardenia, for their amazing smell.
Passion? Family and friendship.
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And, now for the nominees:
For the Reader Appreciation Award:
Subhan Zein at http://subhanzein.wordpress.com – sublime poet
Stefanini at http://happyfulworld.wordpress.com – beauty through photography, including many countries, nature, and people; her photos capture a definite mood.
http://onlinefunland.wordpress.com – an assortment of fun and interesting things to see here; she supported my blog from the very beginning. Thank you!
NYParrot at http://nyparrot.wordpress.com – unique perspectives on a variety of subjects. We are both night owls 🙂
Eric Rial at http://herestoafulllife.wordpress.com – his blog celebrates living life to the fullest! Something I definitely need to read.
For the Versatile Blogger Award:
Tammy at http://lifeandallthingslove.com – She has much to share on life, love, parenting, and is honest and heartfelt.
Stephen Baum, aka Bumbas at http://bumbastories.wordpress.com – poet, writer, musician. You can even hear his recorded music. A real treat.
A collaborative group of writers at http://literaryman.com/author/theliteraryman – A lot of interesting information about writers and writing. Great images, too.
http://momentmatters.wordpress.com – Considers the smaller details; I can always relate.
Facelikeafryingpan at http://theembiggensproject.wordpress.com – neurotic, hilarious and simply intriguing; I’m a new fan.
For the Very Inspiring Blogger Award:
Tale from my Heart at http://justsimplyinlove.wordpress.com – beautiful, spiritual, great sense of humor, much to explore
Cristian Mihai at http://cristianmihai.net/author/mihaicristiandaniel – wonderful information about the writing business; you will learn a lot.
Stefan (maxima) at http://hillsofherchastity.wordpress.com – Amazing photographs and poetry to match
spilledinkguy at refrigeratormagnate.wordpress.com – Beautiful and inventive creations; I don’t know how he does it
Cathie Barash at http://helpwithyourlife.wordpress.com/author/helpwithyourlife – calmly motivating; time well spent reflecting on being a better you.
Thanks again for reading!!
AmyReeseWrites 
Hi Amy, these awards are well deserved, congratulations! I like blue and the number 29 too (I really have to say the commonality haha!). I really appreciate your visits in Moment Matters, it’s nice seeing a lovely person like you there. And thanks for the nomination!
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Oh, You’re most welcome! I love you blog and find it so refreshing! Well deserved, my friend, if I should say so myself. 🙂 And, thank you.
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Hi Amy, thank you so much for nominating, although I am not too sure if i’ll answer the questions and nominate some myself. 🙂
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Hi Stefanini! I truly think your blog is wonderful. Whatever you decide is fine with me. Do what is right for you. 🙂
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Thank you much for many this nomination . I am honored of your high scores for my blog .
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Congratulations to you dear !
You really deserve it !
Congrats to everyone you nominated !
Thanks a lot to include me in this list !
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Hey, Amy! Congratulations on all the awards! You deserve each and every one of them!
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Thanks to both of you. And, you’re welcome. Somehow you guys got connected on the same comment. I’ve never had that happen. 🙂
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Congratulations Amy! It is wonderful to see you acknowledged in this way with all the award nominations. Additionally, I appreciate your sharing the joy by nominating me as well. It is great to see good things happen to giving people like you. Blessings, Cathie
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I’m most happy to share it with you! Thanks for all the kind words. You are welcome. Best to you!
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Amy, Thanks for the recognition. I enjoy writing and reading, and find the WordPress community to be an interesting bunch!
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You’re welcome. I hope you mean that in a good way 🙂
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Of course!
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Congratulation……….. 🙂
Awww… thank you for nominating me I am honored and very grateful for lovely nomination. 🙂
for special thanks please check this link…..:)
http://justsimplyinlove.wordpress.com/bloggers-appreciation-awards/
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Wow!! You have lots of awards. That’s a great way to do it! Thanks for putting me in there. 🙂
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Thank you dear I am glad u enjoyed………..:)
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Amy…congratulations on all your nominations. You are making a big impact here. I love reading your posts. Thanks for sharing a bit of yourself.
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Thanks! I’m enjoying it. I like that I’m writing more although I can’t spend as much time at it as I’d like. I appreciate that you’re reading them. Thank you.
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Your blog is superb. Bob Oathman is a great man. He’s also awarded me with this Readers Appreciation Award. I truely kove your blog. And will love to read all of your posts if I could. Thanks
best of Luck!
AbdolRauf
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Hi Abdul! Congratulations to you, too, on the award. Thanks for your kind words. I will be visiting your blog soon. It’s hard to keep up sometimes. Thanks! Best wishes to you. – Amy
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Aww congrats 🙂 Nice blog by the way!
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First of all, congratulations on some very well deserved accolades, B.F.! That is wonderful! (Also I managed to spell accolades so poorly my spell-check suggested I try replace it with ‘Rolaids’ – seriously – no joke)!
AND… Aw, thanks so much for thinking about me!!! I tend to shy away from awards… mostly because I’m always paranoid I won’t be able to nominate enough people and someones feelings will get hurt, etc. (and because… for some very strange, strange feeling, I just kinda’ feel weird / self-conscious / awkward about it), but I have to say I am deeply honored! You have definitely made my day, B.F! Thank you so very much for your great kindness!!!
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Welcome back, spilledinkguy! I totally understand about being shy, etc. about awards. I kind of am myself. They are strange. Let me keep it at that. Just so you know, I think you’re the bomb!! 🙂
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Congratulations on this, very well deserved! 🙂
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Thanks, Subhan!
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