I was surprised, excited, and honored to be nominated by a fellow blogger for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Peer bloggers nominate eleven new bloggers for positivity and creativity. We are then given eleven questions to answer and we nominate eleven other bloggers for the same award.

Thank you to:

Thank you My Tips and Tea for nominating me. I am honored and grateful for you, and to you! Denise is the host of My Tips and Tea who describes herself as a Brit living in Texas who enjoys a cup of hot tea. She invites you into her kitchen for a cup of tea, to chat and give tips on food, drink, gardening and a variety of topics. You’ll find her blog delightful. Thank you once again, Denise!!

The Questions I was asked:

• What made you want to start a blog?
  • My family, my life, caregiving, and finding a way to blend them all together. I hope to inspire others to find a way to bring joy and self-love into their own lives. Although I talk about literally climbing mountains, the terms “climbing mountains” is an analogy for the things we all do every day that are tough. The reason to write is to spread the word that you can still enjoy your life, take care of yourself, and do it all with joy.
• What do you like most about blogging?
  • I hope to inspire others. Writing is also therapeutic and I find little a-ha moments about myself along the way.
• What do you like least about blogging?
  • It takes discipline I often lack.
• Describe your blog in 3 words?
  • Self-Care. Caregiving. Positive perspective.
• Coffee or tea? How do you take it? 
  • (of course Tips and Tea would ask this question haha)
  • Tea. If it’s hot I put nothing in it. If it’s cold a little stevia for sweetness.
• Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt? Favorite flavor?
  • Both have dairy and I don’t eat dairy or sugar. But, if I did it would DEFINITELY be vanilla ice cream!
• What’s your super hero name and what would your power be?
  • Wander Woman. Her power is to be wild and free, definitely be able to fly, and the most important skill is her ability to become invisible.
• Who is someone you admire?
  • Clarissa Pinkola Estes (author of Women Who Run With the Wolves, and many other books and lectures)
• If you were to be stranded on a desert Island what 5 things would you like to take with you?
  • My pillow, Salt, Matches, Camera, and Hiking Shoes
• Favorite Travel Destination?
  • Although I haven’t been there, I would love to go to Africa.
• What is your guilty pleasure? (TV show, food etc)
  • Honestly, I could spend all day editing photos.

Here are the bloggers I nominate:

This was hard to narrow down and I tried to choose bloggers who write about a variety of topics, not just the type of things I write about. We all wear so many hats, and have a variety of interests. I’m sure there will be something for everyone in the group of bloggers I’ve chosen. Take a minute to glance at their blogs. You’ll find them both creative and inspiring.

1. Ann Marie Cutenketo
2. Dawn Embracing The Dawn
3. Laurie Adventures of an Adoptee
4. Pauline Mama Bear Outdoors
5. Andria A Wanderful Plan
6. Jessi The Rambling Raccoon
7. Eri Writing Through Anxiety
8. Adrienne Not Even Hot Just a Mess
9. Lora Conversations With Lora
10. Roe Invisible In Plain Sight
11. Couple Forever Sabbatical

Questions For Nominees:

1. What was the inspiration for you to start your blog?
2. What do you do to take care of yourself? (self-care)
3. What is your favorite season and why?
4. If you could live anywhere, where would that be?
5. What is your favorite thing about blogging?
6. What is your least favorite thing about blogging?
7. Mountains or beach?
8. What are the most important things you hope to pass on to your readers?
9. Who is someone you would like to meet? (living or dead)
10. What book or movie has inspired you, and why?
11. Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert?

Sunshine Blogger Award guidelines for nominees:

• Thank the blogger who nominated you in your blog post and link back to their blog.
• Answer the 11 questions asked by the blogger that nominated you.
• Nominate 11 new bloggers and write them 11 questions.
• List these rules and display the sunshine blogger award logo in your post.