Paying It Forward
Last week I had the honour of receiving a “Beautiful Blogger” award from Romance Author, Nicky Wells. I deeply appreciate comments and positive feedback, so it made my day. As I now hold the baton, it’s my turn to pass the award on. I’ve taken my time to properly consider who has given me the most inspiration over the past few months and to make this a sincere gesture. That is why I have only listed two bloggers. I would prefer them to be in full focus.
Being a chronic pain sufferer (migraine), two people that greatly encourage me, and to whom I would like to pass this award onto are: Julianna Shapiro, Chronically Awesome, from What The Jules; and Shelly Immel from The Big Life Project. These ladies take a lot of time to encourage others who cope with chronic illnesses. They spread awareness, hope and kindness to everyone around them.
About Chronically Awesome: “Being Chronically Awesome is all about doing what you can, with what you have. It’s about having the best attitude you can pull together on a given day. Being Chronically Awesome may mean you have Depression or ADHD, Fibromyalgia, MS or Lupus. It’s about dealing with chronic illness on the terms that suit your life. No one can tell you what works for you. Only you know what is going to make today awesome for you, but only you are going to live with you if you don’t. Make today as chronically awesome as you know how.Whatever you decide, we are here to support you.” You can find Jules on Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus.
About The Big Life Project: “No one can tell you your purpose or how to find joy and meaning in your life. But others can share how they found those answers for themselves, how they make choices and live their lives to the fullest. That’s what I want to learn and focus on every day. That’s why I started The Big Life Project. The Project includes video interviews with people reaching for and leading Big Lives. Also blog posts, techniques, stories, and more to provide inspiration and encouragement, to give everyone an excuse to talk–and to remind us to keep our eyes on the ball. I hope what you find here makes you think, makes you feel, makes you want to share your own stories and comments and suggestions.Grow Your Heart. Live Big. Become part of The Big Life Project today.” Shelly is online on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and at Google Plus.
As part of the award, I believe I am to share seven random things about me.
I have been writing ever since I was a little girl. Before computers, my greatest treasures were my typewriters and they were used often.
I love mavericks! People who aren’t afraid to step outside the box and be themselves appeal to me.
Our cats are bilingual. No seriously, my husband is Canadian and the boys will not respond to calls for “dinner.” They only come running for “supper.”
I have played piano and organ since I was eight and am now learning acoustic guitar… and am very much looking forward to the point where it stops making my ears bleed!
I don’t care how many times I have seen them, I will always re-watch episodes of The Big Bang Theory, anything Terry Pratchett, the Goodies, Gilmore Girls, Star Trek Voyager, Star Trek The Next Generation and Long Way Down/Around.
At the moment I am fascinated by the Ace of Cakes and Choccywoccydoodah shows for their creativity. I have no inclinations towards cooking otherwise. Miniatures such as Legoland, dolls houses and the like have always fascinated me. I think it is the aspect of re-creating something in a new medium that draws me in.
I am a book addict. I have a few hundred listed as read on Goodreads, but I know there are dozens more I won’t remember reading until I have seen the book jacket.
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