SUNDAY

  That is what Slapdash Sunday is for!
Today’s Topic:  AWARDS
  Since I received 2 more awards this past week, it got me thinking……

  I honestly get that warm and fuzzy feeling with each award.  I still get excited when someone leaves that comment to visit their blog because an award is waiting for me.  I think it is a great honor when a peer presents an award.  Or maybe its just me, because I still am amazed, that people actually read and enjoy my blog.   Or maybe its because this time last year, I didn’t even realize that this world existed. Or maybe its because I am still having so much fun as I did when I joined my first challenge and participated in my first meme (had to google what a meme was because I had no idea). 
  I know that receiving and then passing on an award takes up a bit of time but in my opinion, it’s worth it.  I respect that some bloggers have a “no award policy” and I do honor that request.  However, I do wonder why that is.
  What are your thoughts on receiving awards?  Do you accept awards?  Or do you have a “no award policy” and why?  Would love to hear what you think.  Let’s have a Slapdash Discussion.

This past week the fall weather was upon us here in New England but I was feeling warm and fuzzy.  I didn’t receive one award.  I received 2!!!!  Bev from My Reader’s Block presented me with the following awards:

SUNDAY

  That is what Slapdash Sunday is for!
Today’s Topic:  AWARDS
  Since I received 2 more awards this past week, it got me thinking……

  I honestly get that warm and fuzzy feeling with each award.  I still get excited when someone leaves that comment to visit their blog because an award is waiting for me.  I think it is a great honor when a peer presents an award.  Or maybe its just me, because I still am amazed, that people actually read and enjoy my blog.   Or maybe its because this time last year, I didn’t even realize that this world existed. Or maybe its because I am still having so much fun as I did when I joined my first challenge and participated in my first meme (had to google what a meme was because I had no idea). 
  I know that receiving and then passing on an award takes up a bit of time but in my opinion, it’s worth it.  I respect that some bloggers have a “no award policy” and I do honor that request.  However, I do wonder why that is.
  What are your thoughts on receiving awards?  Do you accept awards?  Or do you have a “no award policy” and why?  Would love to hear what you think.  Let’s have a Slapdash Discussion.

This past week the fall weather was upon us here in New England but I was feeling warm and fuzzy.  I didn’t receive one award.  I received 2!!!!  Bev from My Reader’s Block presented me with the following awards:

From Danielle’s blog:
  We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.
This Weeks Question: Who is a famous person (dead or alive) that you most admire? And why?
Read more: http://www.theresabook.com/category/a-bit-of-meme/#ixzz0zscANLAE

Danielle also posts what the following week’s question will be.  So last week when I saw the above question, and my answer is the same today, I thought of just one person.  To some my answer might be corny or even questionable but it was and is my only answer.  I hope I don’t offend anyone with my answer but it was my first thought when I saw the question, it is my belief and feel that this is the only answer for me.  So to answer the question: Jesus.  I am Catholic and believe that Jesus died for us.  He has guided me, and sometimes even carried me, through some very difficult times.  For me, there is no one that I admire more. 

From Danielle’s blog:
  We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.
This Weeks Question: Who is a famous person (dead or alive) that you most admire? And why?
Read more: http://www.theresabook.com/category/a-bit-of-meme/#ixzz0zscANLAE

Danielle also posts what the following week’s question will be.  So last week when I saw the above question, and my answer is the same today, I thought of just one person.  To some my answer might be corny or even questionable but it was and is my only answer.  I hope I don’t offend anyone with my answer but it was my first thought when I saw the question, it is my belief and feel that this is the only answer for me.  So to answer the question: Jesus.  I am Catholic and believe that Jesus died for us.  He has guided me, and sometimes even carried me, through some very difficult times.  For me, there is no one that I admire more. 

From An Island Life:
  In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
  If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question:

Are you planning on getting a flu shot?

My Answer:

Yes..I get it every year

Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!
Please join in the fun and get to know your fellow bloggers!!

From Jennifer’s site:
  In the spirit of the Twitter Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and find new book-related blogs that we may be missing out on! This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lovers, make new friends, support each other, and generally just share our love of books! It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs that they may not know existed! So, grab the logo, post about the Hop on your blog, and start HOPPING through the list of blogs that are posted in the Linky list below!!
  The Hop lasts Friday-Monday every week, so if you don’t have time to Hop today, come back later and join the fun! This is a weekly event! And stop back throughout the weekend to see all the new blogs that are added! We get over 200 links every week!!
  Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.
  If you start following someone through the Hop, leave a comment on their blog to let them know! Stop back during the week to see other blogs that are added! And, most importantly, the idea is to HAVE FUN!!
This week’s twist:
In honor of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, let’s take time this week to honor our favorite book bloggers and why we love them!
My Answer:
Every single site that I have on my blog list.  Like our children, where you love them equally and never have a favorite, that’s how I feel about the blogs I visit.