I Received the Liebster Blog Award & My 11 Nominations

This is truly an honor, and I thank you very much, Robbie Cox (http://www.themessthatisme.com/ ) for nominating me for the Liebster Award.

What does this mean?  I know, I asked the same thing.  Here’s the scoop.

- When you receive the award. you post 11 random facts about yourself and answer the 11 questions asked by the person who nominated you.

- Pass the award onto 11 other blogs (While making sure you notify the blogger that you nominated them!)

- You write up 11 NEW questions directed toward YOUR nominees.

- You are not allowed to nominate the blog who nominated you.

- You paste the award picture into your blog.

Pretty easy and quite a bit of fun.  I hope you click the links of my nominees below as well as Robbie's above and visit these great writers.  Now onto my facts and questions.

11 Random facts about me      
                                              

My favorite color is pink

I enjoy reading and I make time for that
Spring is my favorite season
I am a huge Nascar fan 
I would love to live on a river, a lake or the ocean
I enjoy shopping for clothes
I am always on time
I am an honest and true friend to others
I love being at home, especially after a really busy day at work
I am a coffee lover, and just bought a Keurig Platinum Series Brewer
People say my voice is not only amazing, but quite soothing

Now to answer Robbie's questions: 

1.      Do you have any writing rituals?
I just started blogging a few months ago, so I'm still learning.  I think about a topic and it will take me days to write it.  I am really enjoying writing! 

2.      Would you prefer to live in the mountains or along the beach?
I would prefer to live along the beach. 

3.      At what age did you start writing?
Later in life!  

4.      What country would you most enjoy visiting?
Australia

5.      What is your favorite memory as a child?
Playing the piano at recitals and on stage

6.      Do you make New Year’s resolutions?
I do not

7.      What is your favorite book?
The Happiness Project

8.      What historical figure would you most want to meet, and why?
Oprah!  I would love to just sit down and talk with her. I find her to be an amazing woman.

9.      What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who are late!!

10.  Where would you like to see yourself in five years
Being Vice President of the company I work for

11.  What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment so far?
Going through the journey of cancer, and discovering just how strong and determined I really am.  Today I continue to be healthy and cancer free.

Thank you, Robbie, for choosing me to participate in the Liebster Blog Award.  I had a lot of fun and it was a great experience.  Now, my 11 nominations are:

Kate O'Rielley http://katevsworld.com 
Joe   http://warpony2310.blogspot.com/
L5S1ouch   http://createapositiveday.blogspot.com/
Billy Charles    http://billycharlesny.blogspot.com/
Allen Bedgood   http://insidethehauler.blogspot.com/
Ben T   http://pugetexposure.blogspot.com/
Tina Graves  http://itinagraves.blogspot.com/
Kristen Schneider  http://uptopthepitbox.com/
Amanda Scoggin and Jennifer DaMomme  http://bluejeanfoodiequeen.blogspot.com/
E. Allen  http://mrfactoidssportsworld.blogspot.com/
Gene Yohannan   http://gen22y.blogspot.com/



And now for my questions to those I nominated 

What are your hobbies?
What is your favorite time of year? 
If you won a big lottery prize, would you wait a bit or claim it right away? 
What type of music do you like? 
Do you have pets? 
Do you like to cook?
What is your favorite food?  
Do you like sports, if so-what is your favorite team?
Why did you start blogging/writing? 
Given the opportunity, is there a famous person you'd like to interview? 
What do you think of reality shows these days?

I look forward to seeing your answers and your nominations!

 

 Be kind, be strong, give someone a smile.  

xo 

Catherine