I was nominated this week by two separate bloggers for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Thank you very much for the nomination, Geeky Book Snob and Tuesday Night Boyfriend. I share this honor with Grimm and my other pooches, for without them, I wouldn’t have very much to blog about.
When I received the notifications from both of the above mentioned, very talented bloggers, I was pleasantly surprised. Knowing that others find my stories and exasperations somewhat inspirational definitely lifted my spirits and brightened my day. When I told Grimm, you would have thought he had won an Academy Award. He insisted I take his picture with one of my old trophies to commemorate the event. What with being Freshly Pressed and now receiving two nominations for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award all within the same month, I’m afraid Grimm’s already big head is getting even bigger.
I would like to thank the academy, GBS, TNB and all those on the Grimm’s Furry Tail team–my good friend and supporting actor Zella, my manager and financial adviser Charley and, lastly, my human and her opposable thumbs, whom without none of this could be possible. So thank you for ….wait….don’t cue the music…I’m not done!
This award comes with a few rules to follow:
- Link to and thank those who nominated you. So thanks again, Geeky Book Snob and Tuesday Night Boyfriend. I am still exploring both your blogs and am enjoying my reads.
- Post the award on you page. Here is my (and Grimm’s) unexpected award:
- Share seven facts about yourself. Since this award is as much Grimm’s as mine, I will also list seven facts about him:
1) I am a vegetarian and have been for the past seven years. Grimm wishes he could be a flip-flopetarian and only eat flip flops. However, when I explained that his diet would be horribly unbalanced (and would anger flip-flop rights activists), he agreed to only eat them on special occasions, like when I’m not looking.
2) I enjoy reading tremendously and read one to three novels a week. Grimm enjoys eating novels and tries to devour one to three novels a week.
3) My house is a never ending home improvement project. Grimm enjoys helping in these projects, but only if performing demolition work (that’s his specialty).
4) Autumn is my favorite time of year. Grimm likes all seasons, but especially the rainy part of spring (when we have rain) because he can make mud angels.
5) Halloween and Thanksgiving are my favorite holidays (which also take place during my favorite time of year). Grimm’s favorite holiday is Pit Bull Awareness Day, which also occurs in the fall (October 27th, to be exact).
6) I really like listening to live music and being that I live in Austin, the live music capital of the world, I never lack venues to visit. Grimm’s favorite band is Journey (he can belt out Don’t Stop Believing like no one’s business).
7) I blog to entertain myself and share my little piece of the world with others. Grimm lets me air all his deep, dark secrets because, well, he is an attention whore. He would tell you, however, that he has lessons to teach and you, dear reader, are one of his beloved pupils. Did I mention Grimm is also very charming?
- Lastly, but most importantly, nominate other inspiring bloggers and post a comment on their blog informing them they have been nominated. I picked 7 blogs to go with my seven facts, but others have nominated up to 15. So, in no particular order, here are some of the blogs I find inspiring and also deserving of this award:
1) http://conorcullen.com/: I enjoy perusing his very beautiful pictures and reading his musings.
2) http://confessionsofapitbulladdict.wordpress.com/: A terrific read told from both the dog’s and owner’s point of view regarding dogs, rescue and pit bulls in general.
3) http://godblessimerica.com/: The adventures of Kitty DrunkDrunk (KDD to her fans) never cease to make me laugh. Don’t let your cats read about her, though; she may inspire them to do naughty things.
4) http://ranchrunamuck.wordpress.com/: Stories of rescue and life with dogs by another crazy dog lady.
5) http://breezyk.wordpress.com/: Funny stuff that never fails to make me laugh–and if you are a female who wants to become a stalker, well, maybe you can relate.
6) http://themuddykitchen.com/: Cooking, gardening, country life…what more could you ask for?
7) http://tryingtopray.wordpress.com/: This is an inspirational blog that reminds me to be thankful for each day. You don’t have to be religious to appreciate her message and the grace she conveys.
All of the above blogs inspire me to live life to the fullest, give thanks when able, take care of those who need a little help and laugh along the way. Grimm and I will do our best to stay deserving of this honor–here’s to inspiration!
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