Shiny, Cute & Pretty - Blog Awards

Everyone who’s ever taken a shower has an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference. ~Nolan Bushnell

I saw this on Facebook today and had to laugh, because I always get my best ideas while in the shower. And apparently I need to take more showers - perhaps a daylong one - because ideas have been lacking. Both in my writing and even in blogging. I blame it on the double-ear infection and sinus infection...and now the drugs I have.

Since I didn't have anything awesome to say about writing this week and because I'm way behind on claiming awards, today is awards day! First, the shiny one:

This one was given to me by both Dawn Embers and JEFritz, on the same day. Thank you, ladies!!! Here are the rules: 

1: Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award.
2: Share seven things about yourself.
3: Award ten recently discovered great bloggers.
4: Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.

I never know what to say about myself (maybe I need a shower to come up with some good ideas), but here goes...

1. I used to raise Boxers. I love the breed and we had a lot of fun, but then we had an abnormally large litter (10 vs. the usual 4-6) that was born with an infection and most didn't make it past the first 24 hours. It was too heart-breaking for me to risk again so we stopped breeding.

2.  I hate feet. This started in junior high, I think, when a friend made a comment about how gross feet are. I'd never paid attention until then, but then I couldn't NOT notice how right she was. Ever since, I can't stand them.

3. I have an adult child. Aack!!! This isn't new - it happened last October when my oldest turned 18 - but it still freaks me out. Especially as we're planning for graduation right now.

4. A writer's mistake that drives me crazy: "try and [do something]" - no, you try to do it.

5. My favorite color is purple...if you hadn't figured that out yet.

6. I drive a 2006 SLK280. I sometimes feel guilty about having it, but it was my reward for two decades of hard work and driving crap-cars, minivans and other mom-mobiles.

7. 7 is my lucky number, so I'm happy to be done here. =D

Newly discovered blogs I pass it on to (I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to discover new ones, so I'm sharing some old favorites that might be new to you) and since 7 is lucky for me, I'm keeping it at 7.

1. Mindy and the girls at Books Complete Me.

2. Amethyst Daydreams - She says it's an award-free blog, but I can't resist. I LOVE the title and the blog!

3. February Grace at Pitch Slapped. How can you not love that title?

4. Ex Libris Book Blog

5. A. Victoria Mixon, Editor - Fantastic blog for the writer!

6. Anna Staniszewski - She always has great writing tips and guest bloggers.

7.  Renae Mercado at The Siren's Song - She likes purple. Enough said.

Second, the cute award:

Michelle Gregory gave me this one and it makes me smile. So does Michelle. Thank you, sweety!!! There aren't any rules for this one, so I'll just pass it on:

• Dawn Embers
• Cheyanne with an a
• JEFritz at Still Writing
• Confessions of a Bookaholic
• A Life Bound by Books

And now, for the pretty one, which is mine, but I love it and its meaning. It goes to people who are living their purpose.

Rules:

1. Right-click the picture to save and post on your blog.
2. Share one way you are living your purpose.
3. Share three other things about yourself.
4. Give the award to at least three other people, including links so we can check out their blogs.

I've already done this, so here are more people I pass it on to:

• Michelle at beautiful chaos
• Heather at Heather's Odyssey
• Karly Kirkpatrick
• EbyssWriter 
• Beth Isaacs

Whew!!! That was a lot of work, but a lot of fun! I'll be doing more Purpose awards soon. I hope everyone has a fab day!