An Award….What!?

 

I was lucky enough to be given the Liebster award from James at https://keepexploringstuff.wordpress.com.  I have only been blogging for a very short while and had no idea about this award so I had to Google it to know more about it. It is given to new bloggers that have less than 200 followers and the way that I read it, is more of a social award to share the love and get more followers as well as to give other new bloggers some attention as well. I think it is a great idea and pretty rad to get more social within this blog world.

There are rules to follow to accept the award. The rule I found the hardest was finding 11 other bloggers that have fewer than 200 followers. When I Googled it, it seems that a lot of people have the same challenge. Most of the blogs I follow are well established and over 200 followers. To find new blogs that fit my criteria I used some bloggers I know that are starting out but mostly I relied on WordPress reader and cruised through blogs. Since WordPress shows how many people are following them it made it a lot easier. Now, I am not sure how accurate those numbers are, as I would think some of the ones I chose should have more than 200 followers but this is the best way I could find new people.

 

Thank you so much James for the nomination and for the love. Here are my answers to your questions for me:

1. Describe yourself in 3 words?

Laid back, adventurous and creative

2. What’s your blog about?

My blog is about travel, photography and inspiration. I talk about my trials and tribulations of changing my life direction to become a travelling nomad. It is about how I get through all the challenges that come along with doing this, honesty with how things really are, help, advice and lots of photography.

3. What do you find most challenging about writing it?

I find keeping to my writing schedule is my biggest challenge. Procrastination seems to be my evil twin and I don’t know how to shake it. I think fear has a part in the procrastination and the challenge of writing. Fear of putting myself out there for anyone to see as well as fear of sucking! 🙂

 4. Favourite place you’ve been to?

I don’t think I can pick just one. I have different places for different reasons. First is Bora Bora for the pure bliss and chill out nature of the Island plus the fact the water is as warm as a bathtub sure doesn’t hurt either. I love Asia for the fact that it is COMPLETELY different to anywhere else…photos and craziness everywhere you turn.

 5. What’s top of your bucket list?

This changes all the time, but the first few that are always in the top are: Nepal and go to the base camp of Everest, take a pastry course in France, Antarctica to knock off my last continent and to get some rad photos of ice while it is still here, and a safari in Africa.

 6. John or Paul?

I am assuming this is in relation to the Beatles, but I couldn’t tell you one way or the other for that reference. But I will answer John because I have met more John’s I like than Paul’s. 🙂

 7. Favourite author (apart from me and my award winning blog!)

For non fiction I am a fan of Chris Guillabeau and all that he writes. For Fiction I like Janet Evanovich for her Stephanie Plum character books. They are a super light quick read and really laugh out loud funny.

8. If you were going to a fancy dress party what would you wear?

I am much more of a fan of a theme to a fancy dress party. I am a full on all or nothing person when it comes to dressing up. I lean more to a wicked character with makeup effects, than to just wear something sexy.

 9. What do you want to be when you grow up?

I am still trying to figure that out……

 10. Favourite album of all time?

Of all time would probably be Michael Jackson Thriller album. For right now, I am totally loving Hosier.

 11. Paris or Venice?

Paris, I think there is a lot more to do and see……plus I think Paris looks good in any season, where Venice I would only go there at certain times.

 

Here are my nominations for the Liebster award, check them out:

  1. http://rationaldiplomat.com
  2. https://insuessedoutbound.wordpress.com
  3. https://baguettesandboardingpasses.wordpress.com
  4. https://bodishblog.wordpress.com
  5. https://ericasquarterlifecrisis.wordpress.com
  6. http://jeremiahgilbert.com/blog
  7. https://enjoyingmoments.wordpress.com
  8. http://thethingsshecarried.com
  9. http://rosecaravan.com
  10. http://diaryofavagabond.com
  11. http://talkforeigntome.com

 

To accept the award please share the love and follow the rules below:

  1. Link the person who nominated you (that’s me) to your blog post and let them know you answered their questions.
  2. Answer the 11 questions given to you by the nominator
  3. Nominate other bloggers (11) for the award that have fewer than 200 followers.
  4. Create 11 questions for your nominees to answer.
  5. Let the nominees know that they have been nominated by going to their blog and notifying them.

 

My 11 questions for the new nominees are:

  1. What is your blog about?
  2. Salty or Sweet?
  3. What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?
  4. What are your top three blogs to read?
  5. Do you listen to podcasts, if so, which ones?
  6. Describe your perfect day.
  7. Drink of choice?
  8. Favorite Movie?
  9. How do you keep being inspired to write or photograph?
  10. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
  11. What is your biggest fear?

 

Congratulations to all the nominees. I look forward to reading all that you write 🙂

 

Happy Blogging

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