So, I've been nominated for an award!
Two months into my blogging life and it means a lot! Thanks to Elise, I've been nominated for the Liebster Award. The award encourages beginning bloggers to nominate other small/beginning blogs with under 200 followers so that they can get the recognition they deserve!
Elise has posted a few questions for me to answer for this award so here it goes. Thanks again Elise & for my readers be sure to click on her name and check out her amazing blog, too!
1. What do you like best about blogging/the blogging community?
I love not only being able to have an outlet for creativity but share pieces of my life and places in my life that I feel others should experience as well. Being able to draw inspiration from so many people around the world is an amazing thing and blogging allows that in such a convenient way. There are so many people in the blog community that you might not have known about otherwise and it's amazing to see how people halfway across the globe are so similar to yourself.
I love not only being able to have an outlet for creativity but share pieces of my life and places in my life that I feel others should experience as well. Being able to draw inspiration from so many people around the world is an amazing thing and blogging allows that in such a convenient way. There are so many people in the blog community that you might not have known about otherwise and it's amazing to see how people halfway across the globe are so similar to yourself.
2. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I know it may seem cliche to say "Flying is the superpower I'd have" but it's true. It's the least stressful, most freeing, and honestly who wouldn't want to easily skip rush hour, get places sooner, fly with birds, and see the most amazing sunrises and sunsets. When a bird flies, it seems so majestic, carefree, effortless...I'd want to feel like that too.
I know it may seem cliche to say "Flying is the superpower I'd have" but it's true. It's the least stressful, most freeing, and honestly who wouldn't want to easily skip rush hour, get places sooner, fly with birds, and see the most amazing sunrises and sunsets. When a bird flies, it seems so majestic, carefree, effortless...I'd want to feel like that too.
3. Who knows you best?
I have to admit, I'm a pretty private person. Whether it's not being completely myself around friends or sharing all my inner thoughts, I've reserved myself more often than not. However, there is one person that somehow lifts the spell. Garrett, my boyfriend, is the only person who I am completely myself around and knows me the best. Around him it's all out on the table, I have told him every though, shown him every flaw and weird habit. Although, I sometimes wish I would have held my tongue or wish he didn't see that.
4. How do you like your coffee?
Black with 2 (maybe 3) shots of espresso, I know what you're thinking...you're crazy and I probably am but I have too many things to get done that I probably couldn't do without those extra shots. Otherwise, I am a tea girl - any kind, any time.
5. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
If I could go anywhere in the world right now, I'd go to the beach. Besides the mountains, it's the place I feel most calm and where every problem or concern disappears.
If I could go anywhere in the world right now, I'd go to the beach. Besides the mountains, it's the place I feel most calm and where every problem or concern disappears.
6. What is the quirkiest thing about you?
Oh gosh...I'd probably say my sense of humor. I'm more selective to who see's my true humor but they'd know it's not typical and I guess you could called it quirky. I like being weird and I think being weird but funny is one of the most amazing and fun traits a person could have. I prefer my friends that way too.
Oh gosh...I'd probably say my sense of humor. I'm more selective to who see's my true humor but they'd know it's not typical and I guess you could called it quirky. I like being weird and I think being weird but funny is one of the most amazing and fun traits a person could have. I prefer my friends that way too.
7. Are you a morning or an evening person?
I am an evening person to an extent - some nights I am restless and can only sleep for an hour. I know it's unhealthy, maybe it's due to my coffee choices but I've been trying to turn that around and force myself to be a morning person.
8. What would you describe to be your best quality?
My drive for things I've most passionate about. I am a perfectionist so wanting to be the best and do the best is always in the back of my mind. My drive has gotten me a long way in life and so I'm thankful for that trait everyday.
9. What's the most precious item in your closet?
My booties. I always find an occasion to wear them and they never let me down. You can dress them up or down and look good either way. Plus, I love adding a little heel in my shoe whenever I can.
10. What was your biggest 'aha'-moment?
When I first started out in school I was a Pre-Med major and loved that field but I had always felt a lack of creativity and I really wanted to incorporate that into my everyday life through a career so I switched my major to Merchandising Management. However, that wasn't my 'aha-moment', it was after I had learned how to ski. I always knew I wanted to create and inspire but I didn't know where. I dabbled around the idea of the wedding gown industry but nothing felt right until I learned how to ski and thought to myself...this is what I want to do and this is where I'll go - the outdoor/skiing industry. So here I am, pursuing that path and it's been nothing but an adventure.
When I first started out in school I was a Pre-Med major and loved that field but I had always felt a lack of creativity and I really wanted to incorporate that into my everyday life through a career so I switched my major to Merchandising Management. However, that wasn't my 'aha-moment', it was after I had learned how to ski. I always knew I wanted to create and inspire but I didn't know where. I dabbled around the idea of the wedding gown industry but nothing felt right until I learned how to ski and thought to myself...this is what I want to do and this is where I'll go - the outdoor/skiing industry. So here I am, pursuing that path and it's been nothing but an adventure.
11. Where do you get your inspiration to blog from?
My friends, my travels, other amazing bloggers, the outdoors, fashion/design/style, skiing, food. Pretty much amazing people doing or making amazing things which in turn makes me want to do and make amazing things as well!
My friends, my travels, other amazing bloggers, the outdoors, fashion/design/style, skiing, food. Pretty much amazing people doing or making amazing things which in turn makes me want to do and make amazing things as well!
1. http://www.tahliz.blogspot.ca/
2. http://www.xodiaries.com/
3. http://alexlaurenlaw.blogspot.com/
4. http://www.littlefoodblog.com/
5. http://allisonramsing.com/
1. If you could meet anyone (ever), who would you meet & why?
2. Unlimited resources & time, where would you go and what would you do?
3. Who or what is your biggest inspiration in life?
4. What is your most valued possession?
5. If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
6. What if your dream career?
7. Favorite childhood memory?
8. What are three words that describe you and why?
9. Why did you start blogging?
10. One thing most people don't know about you?
11. What are your biggest pet-peeves?
1. Thank your nominator in your post & leave a link to their blog.
2. Answer the 11 questions I've set
3. Nominate 5 to 11 new blogs with 200 0r less followers
4. Set your own list of questions
5. Let your nominees know about their awards by leaving them comments on their blogs.
6. Have fun & remember this is about new, small bloggers getting the exposure they deserve!
If nominated, I would love for you to let me know if you'd wish to participate.
Good Luck!
