I have been nominated for the Liebster Award! I’m not sure how all this works or if I’m going to do a good job or make a mess out of it, lol… but I’m going to try. — From what I understand it’s about networking & getting to know your neighbor… so I will give it a go & try to pay it forward. Thanks for the nomination,  http://writingoutdepression.wordpress.com 🙂

Rules For Liebster Award

1. Post 11 random facts about yourself.
2. Answer 11 questions asked by the person who nominated you.
3. Nominate 11 bloggers (with less than 200 followers) to do the same.
4. Let the bloggers know you have nominated them.

11 Random Facts About Me:

1. I am 23 years old.
2. My favorite holiday is Christmas.
3. I love to read.
4. I have a 2 year old black lab that I absolutely adore. — I couldn’t imagine life without her now.
5. I prefer Hulu to Netflix.
6. I write everything down on my calendars…. and then never look at my calendars afterwards.
7. I have more gray hair than I’m comfortable with at my age, lol.
8. I love to sleep & I am not a morning person.
9. I believe in using coasters. — They are super important to the well-being of your tables, lol.
10. I have the worst social skills ever.
11. I don’t like bacon. — Not even the smell of it.

Questions & Answers:

1. Who has influenced you the most? — I guess I’d have to say my parents. — They raised me & the values they brought me up with are the same values that I live by today. A huge part of who I am … is because of who they are & what they’ve been to me.
2. What accomplishment are you most proud of? — Oh dear, I hate this question, lol. I’m not really sure. I tend to quit things when I don’t believe in myself enough. — and that happens quite a lot. — Honestly, I’m most proud of all the little things I accomplish. The moments in my life where I defy my anxieties and beat them. — It may seem small, but to me, each time is huge. 🙂
3. What are 3 things you can’t live without? — God. My Husband. & Books. 😉
4. What has been the most life-changing moment so far? — Oh man. That’s deep, lol. I’d have to say when I realized there was a difference in being a Christian & having an actual relationship with God.
5. Do you believe in Ghosts? No. I feel like once people have died, they are no longer with us. — At least, not in ghostly form. They are however always in our hearts. 🙂
6. If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be? Helen Hunt. — Twister is my favorite movie & if I had to pick someone, I’d say her.
7. Where would you love to live? –Somewhere in the mountains. 🙂
8. What’s a characteristic you look for in a friend? — Kindness. I’m an extremely kindhearted person & I struggle to get along well with people that are mean.
9. Are you a morning or a night person. — Night, no question about it, lol.
10. What are your top 5 favorite foods? — Turkey sandwiches, Ice cream, chocolate, pizza, and cheeseburgers. (I’m a wee bit of a junk food junkie.. 🙂
11. Do you hold any grudges? — I try not to… but sometimes I do.

I now nominate the following bloggers. (I will try to do 11, not sure if I know enough bloggers with under 200 followers.)  

http://thesarahdoughty.wordpress.com

http://authoramandamccormick.wordpress.com

http://fantasticbettyblog.wordpress.com

http://samrazamblog.wordpress.com

http://adayinthelifelauram.wordpress.com

http://thethoughtsandlifeofme.com

http://jocsnotebook.wordpress.com

http://abeginnersbloggerdiary.wordpress.com

http://beansworld1.wordpress.com

Questions for nominated bloggers:

1. What makes you happy?
2. Why did you start a blog?
3. Where is your favorite place to vacation & why?
4. Who inspires you?
5. What is your dream job?
6. What toppings do you like on your pizza?
7. What is a cause (like cancer research or equal rights, that sort of thing) that you feel strongly about?
8. What are three of your favorite hobbies?
9. If you could do one big thing for a homeless person, what would you do?
10. What’s your favorite holiday?
11. Do you prefer comedies or thrillers?