It’s award season again and I’ve been nominated for my blogging performance.
*snaps open fan*
Aside from pretending I’m delivering a killer/funny/charming acceptance speech behind the mic of the Academy Awards or some Fancy-Pants literary event, I think blogging awards are a lovely way to meet other bloggers. It’s like an ice cream social, but without the awkward standing around and sticky lips.
If you, for instance, google “Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award,” you can discover reams and reams of RTW bloggers, through not only their nominations in list form, but by their answers to hand-crafted questions.
*licks lips*
Autumn from When West Dates East, in her infinite wisdom and jest, nominated me. Which I might add was truly kind of her as sometimes I wonder if all the work that I do, all those cat naps and surfing the Internet will ever pay off?
OH, and Marissa from Xiananigans nominated me too, but Autumn pretty much “suggested” that I choose her questions over Marissa’s and since I didn’t want things to get nasty (as in East Coast vs West Coast Rap gangsta style), I conceded.
// You can annihilate three world leaders or celebrities instantly. Who’s going down?
At first, I must admit, I thought about skipping this question. I mean, c’mon, I can’t off anybody. How horrible!
But then I thought, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga – and then I started to think about more than three world leaders…
// What surprised you the most in your travels?
How much I have changed. Seriously. It’s a cliché for a reason. Even if someone told me that I would change, I’d be like, “Yeah, whatever,” but then it happens.
Probably England or Canada. England because I could travel and work in the EU with glorious ease and Canada because I want to live there.
// What food did you discover overseas that you now cannot live without?
Hmmm. I’m okay. I grew up pretty damn lucky in the culinary department. Hawaii has some f’n tasty food, but living overseas has made me try new things, so now I don’t think I could live without appreciating different foods.
I’m mortified when another loony-with-a-gun massacre hits the news or if I can just say it in two words, “Donald Trump”.
// Finish this sentence: “I started blogging because…”
I love to write!
// What’s the worst comment you ever got on a post and how did you handle it?
The worst was on my other blog, {the missing teacher}. I wrote a post about saving public education and someone said, “I can see why you were fired” kind of thing. Actually, I’ve gotten a few dingers on that blog. Generally, I let the comment stay. I figure they can look like an asshole forever.
// Did your family ever read your blog? If so, are they still speaking to you?
No one from my family reads my stuff. Well, one of my cousins read something once. And my brother has been known to stop by once in a great while, but overall, I’m not on the radar and that’s fine. It allows me great freedom.
// What little-known fact about you would surprise your readers the most?
I’m not a drinker. I could live without alcohol, which for a lot of people would seem insanity. Now, I do enjoy a stout or a nice brown ale or a glass of red wine with my meals when the mood tickles me, but I don’t drink regularly.
// In the last year, what would you consider your greatest personal triumph?
Getting my first book published with an audiobook, too, I’d say was a pretty big deal.
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Now, I have to nominate other bloggers, but like the last time, I’m going to forgo nominations and let my readers answer these questions if they feel the urge.
// What book/s changed your point of view?
// What’s your favorite kind of music?
// What does a perfect day look like?
// Do you have any phobias or fears?
// What’s your sign, baby?
Thanks again, Autumn and Marissa. Hugs from hot Cambodia.
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