Miss Ionia nominated me for the Sunshine Award. She saw my most recent post and thought I could use some cheering up. She often tells me how my posts inspire her and make her smile. She is truly a gem, an amazing person with quite the gift herself. Check out her blog, especially if you like to read. She gives reviews, pretty good ones too.
I said I was taking a break from nominations, but I will make an exception this time as I need a positive distraction from my own mind this evening. So, here are the rules for accepting this award:
- Include the award’s logo in a post or on your blog.
- Answer 10 questions about yourself.
- 10-12 other fabulous bloggers must be nominated.
- Link your nominees to the post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.
- Share the love and link the person who nominated you.
Answer the questions:
1 – Favorite color: Depends on the day, usually green.
2 – Favorite animal: Horses and tigers, yes I have two. 
3 – Favorite number: 3, 7, & 11 (which is weird because I prefer even numbers in general.)
4 – Favorite non-alcoholic drink: Iced tea w/lemonade (Called an Arnold Palmer I believe.)
5 – Prefer Facebook or Twitter? Facebook
6 – My passion: I have more than one: God, my son, family, friends, music, & writing….oh and photography.
7 – Prefer getting or giving presents: Both are great, honestly, but to give something to someone….even if it’s something handmade and to see them smile, to see their joy when they get it, well, it’s priceless.
8 – Favorite pattern: I don’t have one….
9 – Favorite day of the week: Saturday
10 – Favorite flower: Tiger Lilly
Nominees: They should be people who inspire and give joy and laughter when reading their posts. It is hard for me to pick each time, which is one of the reasons I backed off from accepting nominations. Well, this time around….the nominees are:
Bzebza: He always has such interesting posts! I love the photos, so breathtakingly beautiful! Hey, you…you reading this….check it out and take a gander at his short stories too!
Alex: Such a wonderful blog to read, such hope, uplifting words, and honesty can be read on his blog. Do check it out!
Wendell: His poems are beautiful, written with such emotion and love. Each one captivates me. If you’re a lover of God, poetry, and just love in general….check out his page!
Quillian & Angela: Most interesting blog, like what they have to share! I especially liked reading about the journey back to the states (which is where I am from) for a visit and their trip to see a Cardinals game, as I am too a baseball fan. The season is about to start! Go journey with them, see what they see and go where they go! 
Felicia: This lady is outstanding! I love reading her blog. There are stories that make me cry, laugh, and get inspired. Something I read there today had me in tears, something so heartbreaking, but told in such a way that was beautiful. Check it and the rest of her blog out!
K.D: She posts such amazing and inspiring things. Need a little hope, a smile, some perspective? Check out her site, you’ll be glad you did, I know I am!
Bussokuseki: His writings offer up such warmth, peace, love, laughter, and hope. He wants the best for those in his family and around him. It’s definitely worth stopping by his page to read what he has to say.
Dianne: Her posts are so real! I love that she gives of herself when she writes. Her stories, the lessons she tries to give, & the things she shares are amazing. Take a look and see what she’s creating.
Victoria: Her stories about her family, marriage, children, and every day adventures are quite something. Sometimes I leave her page with a laugh, sometimes a moment of: “I know how she feels!”, sometimes hope that things can get better, and much more depending on the post. She is real, honest, and down to earth. Check out her page!
The one and only Opinionated Man: He says what he’s thinking. I don’t always agree with his opinions, though often times I do. Even when we don’t, I respect him for putting himself out there, for being real, for being himself. Check out what he has to say, always an interesting read!
Alright, shine on nominees and to all reading this! No matter how dark it might get, there is always a light to be turned on, to be found. Be that light!
Comments on: "Sunshine Award" (6)
Thank you for the nomination!
You are quite welcome!
I like that you told us about the bloggers. And congrats to you. You have two tigers? (Hee hee..;-)
I can be a bit of a tiger, so I think that is enough for my family and friends to handle lol. And thank you! I wanted to tell everyone about those I nominated, so they could see why I did so, and perhaps introduce new people to their sites.
Thank you for the nomination!
You are quite welcome!