I am proud to say that I have been nominated for a Sunshine Award. Blogger awards are a great way to share a little bit about yourself, and to pay it forward by calling attention to other great blogs. I am tickled pink that Ashlee over at Willfully Disobedient chose to include my blog on her list of nominees! Thank you, Ashlee!
Sunshine Award
The Rules
- Acknowledge the nominating blogger.
- Share 11 random facts about yourself.
- Answer 11 questions the nominating blogger has created for you.
- List 11 bloggers. They should be bloggers you believe deserve some recognition and a little blogging love!
- Post 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate to answer & let all the bloggers know they’ve been nominated. You cannot nominate the blogger that nominated you.
11 Random Facts
- I love baking and cooking.
- I am a bookworm at heart.
- I once jumped out of a plane, willingly! I was sky diving.
- I dream about travelling and always look forward to my next trip.
- I have donated my hair twice. It’s been used to make wigs for cancer patients.
- I am slowly removing the chemicals from my family’s daily life. It’s a slow process.
- My favorite workout these days is Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30.
- I really want to be fluent in Spanish, but have so far to go!
- I plan to perfect my skin care products and one day sell them.
- Since I was 10, I have always had a small business venture on the side.
- I volunteered at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
Ashlee’s Questions
– If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
I would like in a place where winter barely brushes up against the freezing mark. I love my city, but I always have a hard time adjusting to the -20 degree days in the winter months.
– Who is your favorite actor/actress? Why?
I love watching Denzel Washington. He always gives such a convincing and authentic performance.
– What song always cheers you up when you’re sad?
With my little son, I sing a lot of children’s songs. They all cheer me up – everything from Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star to When you’re Happy and You Know It.
– What is your favorite toy from your childhood?
I loved playing with dolls.
– What is your least favorite thing about being an adult?
There’s a lot of responsibility that comes with being an adult. Is there a way to pass some of that onto someone else?
– Someone is going to take you out to dinner, any restaurant you like. Where would you go?
My husband and I have a favorite Lebanese restaurant in town. It’s not a fancy or expensive place. The food is great and the atmosphere is welcoming. We head there anytime we have a chance for a treat.
– If you have kids, how did you decide on names?
We chose names that other family members already had. My son is named after my husband and after my grandfather.
– What is your favorite holiday?
I love Christmas. It’s a great time for family. I also love to give gifts!
– What is your favorite book?
Oh boy – I don’t think I could name just one! I love reading! I recently read Prisoner of Tehran and I loved it. I’m not sure if it’s my all time favorite, but I definitely recommend it!
– How much sleep do you absolutely have to have to function?
Since getting pregnant, I’ve learned to function with a lot less sleep than ever before. I can get by for a few days on 4 hours of sleep. After that, the wear and tear starts to show!
– What is your favorite way to de-stress?
Working out is the best way for me to relax. If I can’t do that, a good movie with a bowl of popcorn will do the trick!
11 Questions for my Nominees:
- What is your favorite food?
- How do you maintain balance in your life?
- What is/are your favorite brand(s) of makeup?
- Do you speak a second language? If so, what is it?
- Where is your dream vacation?
- How do you get healthy when you have a cold or a flu?
- What is more important in a beauty product – packaging or price?
- What do you love most about blogging?
- Have you ever had the chance to meet a follower of your blog that you didn’t know before you started writing your blog?
- What is your favorite way to exercise?
- Do you have a bucket list and if yes, how much progress have you made on it?
And My 11 Nominees Are:
Thank you again to Ashlee for the nomination!
Congratulations to my 11 nominees! I hope you’ll find some time to answer the questions so I can get to know each of you a little bit better.
If nothing else, please check out these 11 blogs. They are all full of great information!
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