Seems I’ve been nominated…again. This has been my third nomination for the Versatile Blogger Award, the first in 2010 by Heather @ Cultivated Lives, the second from Abby @ Peace.Love.Jesus and yet again by Pam @ Everyday Snapshots
Sometimes it seems I get frustrated with myself because my blog does not seem to have a cohesive theme. And I am always tempted to pick something and stick with it…food blogging, homeschool blogging, etc. But I always come back to the same thing…this blogging thing is for me and my family. The information I share is secondary to my own digital scrapbooking. And I really don’t think I could be tied down to just one theme. I love having the freedom to take a picture of whatever suits my fancy. I love the freedom to journal or question out loud or share information. I love the versatility of this technological medium so it suits me well to win a versatility award!
Here’s my seven unique things list:
- I don’t own a cell phone. Neither does my husband. For as much technology as we have in our world (HDTV, XBox, Blogging, Facebook, Email) it is just refreshing to NOT be a part of this always needing the next thing crowd.
- I love taking pictures of food. I don’t know why. There is just a beauty there I long to capture.
- I love looking at foodie blogs (see #2) even though I don’t really care to cook. My husband is a chef and he’s taught me the core of scratch cooking (great for my family) but if he’s home to do it I’ll always allow for it!
- I just became a new homeowner. It is exciting and scary all at the same time! Reminds me of my wedding all over again – that thrush of new romance mingled with the forever commitment aspect.
- Despite LOVING photography, I am still using the point and shoot feature on my DSLR Nikon D3100! Though, I always have the flash off. You just can’t beat that natural light. Some day I really am planning on sitting down and reading the Nikon Guide I got to go with my camera!
- I only own 3 pairs of shoes (4 if you count slippers) – an everyday Ryka Mary Jane Tennis Shoe, a more serious hard-working tennis shoe, and 1 pair of heels that I’ve had for over 10 years and are on their last leg!
- I’m in love with Pinterest. I think I have more followers on my boards than my blog! I’m a visual girl so this has become my favorite bookmark tool! It combines all my hobbies into one glorious place!
7 Bloggers to Award:
Drumroll please…
- Elise @ Beautiful Mess ~ She is everything I’d like to be sans kids. I’m hoping her inspiration will spur me on with creating more beauty for me without the mom guilt!
- Amy @ A Contented, Common Life ~ Her style is very much my style. I relate. Beautiful!
- Jen @ Wildflowers and Marbles ~ She doesn’t post often but when she does it’s always worth it! Her quiet Catholic ways are inspirational.
- Nadene @ Practical Pages ~ A Charlotte Mason Momma that blogs beautifully about it!
- Quinn @ Reformation Acres ~ Oh.My. How beautiful are her pictures and words!!! I always take away inspiration, practical advice, and a love of creation around me.
- Elizabeth @ In the Heart of My Home ~ One of the first blogs I ever discovered. Her faith shines through in always thought-provoking words and she is just as versatile today as she was 4 years ago when I first found her!
- Julie @ Creekside Learning ~ A beautiful blog. Simple and elegant homeschooling. Oxy moron? Not with her!
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Thank you Amy for the lovely nomination and wonderful surprise. Such beautiful words and compliments are most sincerely appreciated.
— Another Amy
Some of my favorite bloggers are on your list! No wonder I am loving your blog.
Pam, I know…hard to come up with new blogs. Time is so precious. I LOVE discovering new but I only have time to read so much!
Amy, thank you so much for your kind words and this lovely award. I’ve spent a really lovely time enjoying all your other blog recommendations … to be listed among such wonderful blogs is a treat! Blessings,
Nadene
Thanks so much Amy!! How thoughtful of you to add my little spot to your list.
Congratulations on your new home- no doubt your mind is swirling with all of the good finds on Pinterest! I love it too because I’m very good at copying other ideas, not so much on having my own 🙂 It’s such an excellent tool, although no doubt as with anything else, I’m sure it can be abused.
Anyway, off to peruse some of your other recommendations here. Thanks again!