I’m A ‘One Lovely Blog Award’ Nominee: Appreciation Feels Good!
So, I received a nomination for One Lovely Blog Award, thanks to Sharon at leadership2mommyship. In all honesty, recognition does feel good. 🙂 I thank Sharon for reading my blog and thinking I was worthy of this nomination. Sharon also nominated Ipuna Black, my sister. I guess she’s got good taste! LOL
I was nominated for another blog award once before. At the time, I was super busy and wasn’t able to participate by posting about the nomination and nominating 10-15 other people in return. But, I can participate now.
Those who I nominated shouldn’t feel forced to participate, but I just thought I’d let you know that your content and words are appreciated.
7 THINGS ABOUT ME
- I’m a mother to a 22 month-old daughter and a wife. My daughter is amazing and has changed my life.
- I’ve written 2 novels, both currently being professionally edited. I’m hoping to land an agent.
- I have a master’s degree in television, radio, and film. I also have a bachelor’s degree in film production and electronic media, with a minor in creative writing.
- I have 2 dogs: Abraham (8 years old), a Japanese Chin/Yorkie mix, and Abigail (7 years old), a Japanese Chin. We are now shopping around for pet insurance because Abraham might have a torn ligament or at least arthritis! Can you believe it? Ugh!
- I used to have red wine at night, but have traded in the wine for a good book. I don’t drink at all anymore and I read every night for about 3 hours. The book I just finished reading is The Skin Collector by Jeffery Deaver. I finished it in 3 days, it was that good! I got a signed copy of the book by chance, as the hard copy was on clearance at Barnes & Noble. Yes, I’m a Barnes & Noble member.
- My favorite band of all time is Metallica. I think they’re coming to L.A. soon and I would love to get a baby sitter for the night and see them live. I’ve never seen them in concert!
- I have a very spoiled ivory Apple Snail/Mystery snail that I’ve raised since birth. The Apple snail (1.5 years old) lives in a 10-gallon tank and has it all to him/herself (not sure the sex). It loves organic kale leaves. Unfortunately, I haven’t named him/her yet. 🙂
NOMINEES
(Not in any particular order in regards to, who is better. Everyone is great and I am sorry if I missed you and didn’t get to add you to the list.)
- Eyes & Words
- The Silent Wave
- Rake Poetry
- Stacilys
- DeanJBaker
- This Tiny Blue House
- The Showers of Blessing
- Behind The White Coat
- Singular Fiction
- Amusing Nonsense
- Summer Shines
- Journey Towards Healing
- A Bit Of Wiggle Room
- Send Sunshine
- And Then There Was One
THE RULES
- Thank the person who nominated you and leave a link to their blog
- Post about the award
- Share 7 facts about yourself
- Nominate at most 15 people
- Tell your nominees the good news!
THE BOTTOM LINE:
My nominee list runs the gamut of poets, non-fiction and fiction writers, those living with depression or autism, as well as bloggers who are spiritually religious and those who are atheists. I am an avid reader and follow an eclectic variety of bloggers because I am eclectic, myself, and I find that you can gain a lot from people with different backgrounds and beliefs that might not mirror our own.
My definition of “lovely” is honesty in writing. So, for me “lovely” blogs can be heavy/serious topics, uplifting ones or anything in between. Above all, I appreciate everyone who reads what I write and I equally appreciate the effort and beauty in the words of those I follow.
Happy blogging and have a fantastic week!
March 22, 2017 at 7:48 AM
Congrats on your Award!! You’re Ipuna’s sister? She’s one of the most lovely people I have met here!! I love her! She’s so inspiring!
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March 22, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Yep, I am Ipuna’s sister. 🙂 I am now following your blog and look forward to getting to know you through your posts! 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 12:24 PM
Thank you so much!!
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March 22, 2017 at 8:16 AM
I didn’t know about you ivory Apple Snail/Mystery snail! Ha ha! I learned something new. I’ll have to check out some of your recommendations too!
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March 22, 2017 at 10:07 AM
I will be checking out your recommendations as well! 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 10:04 AM
Aw, congratulations to you!!! Thank you so much for the nomination! 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 10:08 AM
No problem, hey I love your blog and congrats to you! 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 12:32 PM
Thank you so much. I’m not in a place to follow all those steps. But thank you for the nomination. I appreciate it. 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 1:29 PM
Oh, I totally understand and get it. I just wanted to share my appreciation for your honesty & your blog. It’s great & I am a fan! 😊
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March 22, 2017 at 1:37 PM
Thank you so very much. 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 2:34 PM
Congrats! Loved learning more about you. 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 2:43 PM
Thanks Phoebe ❤your blog too & thanks for reading! Have a great week! 😊
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March 24, 2017 at 7:38 AM
You too! 😊
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March 22, 2017 at 3:29 PM
Congrats! 😊
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March 22, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Thank you 😊
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March 22, 2017 at 4:02 PM
Congratulations! Nice to know more about you 🙂
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April 7, 2017 at 8:59 PM
Thank you so much for reading, much appreciated! 🙂
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April 7, 2017 at 10:59 PM
You’re welcome 🙂
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March 22, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Congratulations and thank you very much for the nomination!
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March 22, 2017 at 4:35 PM
No problem and thanks for the beautiful pictures & posts you put up. Look forward to your next one! 😊
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March 23, 2017 at 6:40 AM
Congrats on the award! And good post about it 😉
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March 23, 2017 at 1:11 PM
Your passion for Metallica caught me off guard, ha! Congratulations on your award…well deserved 👏👏👏☺
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March 23, 2017 at 2:09 PM
Hey Michael, thanks and yes I am a HUGE fan of Metallica!!! 😀
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March 24, 2017 at 3:54 PM
Hi Sonya,
Congratulations on winning the One Lovely Blog Award.
I met you at Jason Cushman’s Meet and Greet. Maybe you can check out my blog if you need a blogging tip or two. That’s what I write about. I also have Meet and Greets like Jason.
Janice
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March 24, 2017 at 4:59 PM
Oh great, nice meeting you! I will definitely check out your blog. 😊
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March 24, 2017 at 5:27 PM
Hi Sonyo,
Thanks for your reply. I will look forward to your visit.
Janice
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March 27, 2017 at 11:31 AM
Hey Sonyo, thank you again for the nomination. I am truly honoured that you would consider me.
So great to learn these things about you. I knew you were involved in film, tv, electronic media and all, but some of the other things you said about yourself were really interesting and different. Ex: the snail, novels, dogs and amount of time you read for. 🙂
Hope you had a nice weekend, and please have a lovely week ahead.
🙂 ❤
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March 27, 2017 at 11:56 AM
You are so welcome and you deserve the recognition! It’s okay if you don’t participate. If you do, that’s great too! 😊 Have a great week as well!!! ❤
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March 30, 2017 at 9:50 AM
Awwww, thank you so much Sonyo. I’m so sorry I’ve been so absent this week. It’s because I’ve been doing a course in the afternoons and in the mornings I homeschool my ASD son. I did read your last piece though on the colors of unity. It was so beautiful. I will comment on it once I get the chance ok.
Hope you’ve been having a great week.
🙂 ❤
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March 30, 2017 at 1:59 PM
Thank you Staci, I can understand the amount of work it takes to homeschool. I’ve known a few homeschool moms, their kid end up above average and are super smart. I commend you for being your son’s teacher. 😊
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April 6, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Oh, that’s great. I believe that they end up super smart because they get individualized education, geared toward them.
Thanks a ton Sonyo. Here in Brazil, there is not a lot of help for kids on the spectrum in the school system. It’s worked so much better pulling him out.
🙂
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April 1, 2017 at 12:23 AM
Congratulations Sonya! It’s nice to learn more about you. I had no idea you are Ipuna’s sister. How about that! Well your family must be very proud of you two!
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April 7, 2017 at 8:58 PM
Thanks for nominating me! Yeah, Ipuna and I are sisters. 🙂
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