A huge thank you to https://frasersfunhouse.com for my nomination. Drop in and check out the blog where you can find blogs about parenting, books and many other things.
I love being part of the blogging community, especially via Twitter. It’s really supportive and I’ve discovered so many new blogs that I love to read as well as finding more and more confidence in my ability to write something that’s of interest to people. Even if you aren’t a blogger yourself, it’s a great way of finding of filling 5 minutes here and there and finding different perspectives, new hobbies and interests or just people who have similar ideas to you.
Here’s how it works……..
- Thank the blogger who nominated them and link back to their blog.
- Answer the 11 questions asked by the blogger who nominated them.
- Nominate 11 other blogs and give them 11 new questions to answer.
- Notify your nominees and display the Sunshine Blogger Award in your post
If you could choose a food to reflect your personality what would it be and why?
I’m like a French Stick 🙂 A bit crusty and prickly on the outside but totally light and fluffy on the inside. I’m also filled with tonnes of calories.
What was the last movie that made you cry?
I cry at everything but it’s been a while since I watched a full film. I think it was
Name four guests (dead or alive) you would invite to a dinner party
Okay… Family aside I’m going for…..
Ryan Reynolds – for the eye candy
Barak Obama – I’d love him to rule the UK
God – He needs a good talking to (I’m not religious so I’m not holding hope that he shows)
Harper Lee – I really want to know if she intended Go Set A Watchman to be published as I haven’t read it yet out of guilt
What was your favourite childhood book and why?
I loved The Hungry Catterpillar for the illustrations and the novelty of the holey pages.
Given the choice would you:
Eat nothing but Brussel Sprouts for the rest of your life
Streak through your town centre
I like sprouts but I drawn the line at nothing but sprouts so I’d have to streak
What’s the most random thing you’ve ever done
I’m random in my thoughts and ideas but I’m not usually random in my actions – I can’t think of anything to go with this at the minute…
What would you buy if you won a million pounds?
An extension on my house, round the world trip for the four of us….
What would be your dream job?
I love teaching but I’d love to be an actual, really real, established author
Who is your top celeb crush?
I have many – I used to have a big Cat Deely thing though but I’ve moved on.
What would be the one item you would save if your house was on fire?
Apart from my family or dog it would probably be my kindle of my first edition books
What’s the bravest thing you have ever done?
I’m not brave but it took a lot to put my blog out there.
My Questions for my nominations:
Who is your favourite author?
Why do you blog?
What’s your idea of the perfect writing place?
How long have you been blogging?
What else do you enjoy doing – apart from blogging?
What would be your dream job?
Do you have any quirks? Do Tell!
What book character would you like to be and why?
What TV character would you like to be and why?
Any tips for new bloggers?
Any words of wisdom for life in general?
My Nominations are:
https://ramblingsofaneuroticwriter.blogspot.com/
My answers:
Who is your favourite author?
Hard to name one. I like different people for different things. I have read a load of Elmore Leonard and love his fast-paced, witty dialogue; I love WG Sebald for his dreamy wisdom and unique voice, Pat Barker’s war/psychotherapy trilogy Regeneration was so powerful; and Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is probably my favourite book
Why do you blog?
Duh, I love to write, and I love getting a response to what I write, and really enjoy the interaction with other bloggers
What’s your idea of the perfect writing place?
Here, at my computer in my little home office
How long have you been blogging?
Irregularly for maybe three years, but I committed to one post a week about one year ago, and that’s when my numbers started growing
What else do you enjoy doing – apart from blogging?
I love sport, especially soccer, and attending my son’s soccer matches. I love sharing Netflix things with my wife. I love our two dogs, Bella and Lily – even if Lily, who is still young, breaks our hearts as we still try to toilet train her fully! Meetings pals in the pub – I am a one-on-one person, not a group guy
What would be your dream job?
Novel writer
Do you have any quirks? Do Tell!
Hard for me to say; ask my wife or kids – or maybe not!!
What book character would you like to be and why?
Ideally, Atticus Finch, but more honestly, the boy in me would have liked to be Batman
What TV character would you like to be and why?
Haven’t a clue.
Any tips for new bloggers?
I would not be so presumptuous. All I can say is I enjoy bloggers who write about personal stuff, and my preferred ones are good writers, foremost, but also interesting, interested, honest and generous to other bloggers.
Any words of wisdom for life in general?
Do try and spend as much time as you can doing the things you enjoy. Be with others as you would like them to be with you. Be thoughtful towards others, but if they don’t reciprocate, don’t waste time trying to win them over. It’s their fault!
Thanks to https://likeherdingcatsblog.wordpress.com/ for nominating me
I don’t normally do these things,so I cannot think of 11 people to nominate, or what questions to ask them
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for answering though xxx appreciated. X
I love the response to blogs too. Sometimes it’s nice to know others share my views and feelings xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Congrats! Such a fun award. Great work!
LikeLike
Congratulations on the this award. i always enjoy reading such posts. Loved your answers as well as the questions you have asked. Extension to the house and world trip sounds lovely 🙂
Via | http://glossnglitters.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
As thanks for reading x . The awards are always a bit of fun and good for learning about other bloggers
LikeLike
[…] let’s get down to business. I was nominated for my second Sunshine Blogger Award by the lovely Herding Cats. The link takes you to her Sunshine Blogger Award post. If you want to follow someone who is […]
LikeLiked by 1 person