Category: blogging

Dans de soleil.

~ Meg ~ 47 Comments

This is the Sunshine Blog award. I should just take the “awards free blog” notice off my sidebar and change it to “selectively and randomly accepting awards because I don’t want to offend anyone, but don’t expect me to play by the rules” or something like that…

So in that spirit, let’s just call this “nine random questions” asked by:  Robert C. Day of levishedated, shall we?  My friend Diane D. of ladieswholunchreviews, also gave me a nod for this award without twisting my arm to join in, so I’ll give a shout out to her as well. If you aren’t following these two bloggers you’re missing out. Both are lovely people and talented writers with marvelous senses of humor.  Without further dithering, here goes…

  1. Where in the world would you like to live for the next 6 months if money and responsibilities were of no concern?  Paris, France. Art, history, culture, food, wine… Need I say more? I am already practicing the language.
  2. What is your favourite part of a rainbow?  The apex.
  3. Why do you not forgive your worst enemy?  Assuming I am my own worst enemy, which is what I think you’re getting at… I am working on it.
  4. How many smiles do you think you could give people in a single day?  Um, till my face hurts?
  5. When will you be famous?  Probably the day after I die. img_4026
  6. Who is your idol?  Idol… Nope, can’t think of any one person I idolize. Fangirl over? Now that’s a whole other thing. I have an extensive list. How long can this be? Seriously?
  7. Do you dream in colour (do you dream at all?)  Yes. Full color, high definition!
  8. Describe the sensation of falling off the edge of a tall building in a dream. Undoubtedly, it was my fault for getting too close in the first place. I love the sensation of peering over the edge and it will be the death of me someday. So the sensation is exhilarating. I tumble over and over until I’m dizzy. I laugh out loud (because it’s a dream, right?) and flatten out so I slow a little and watch the ground come up to meet me. With inches to go, I take a deep breath, close my eyes and… 
  9. What are the 3 most interesting things about your wardrobe?  1) there is almost no color besides black and blue. 2) I have a dozen of the exact same black scoop neck t-shirts.  3) I have some surprisingly high heeled shoes even though the rest of my wardrobe is rather monotonous. Viola:

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That wasn’t too tedious, was it? Hopefully, I won’t be subjecting you to another of these type of things for a while. Now, back to my French lessons… Adieu!

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Two lovely years

~ Meg ~ 46 Comments

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I just got the notice that it’s been two years since I started my WordPress blog. I’m not sure if my stats are amazing or pathetic compared to other blogs. But I do know this… I’ve met and made some wonderful friends. I’ve received support, encouragement and hopefully given the same in return. I’ve shared a whole lot of laughter and a little bit of tears. I’ve expanded my knowledge, broadened my horizons and honed my writing skills.

I just want to say thank you to all of you for following along and making this a great place to be. Merci beaucoup!


 

Self Care

~ Meg ~ 81 Comments

The awards notice on the top of my sidebar seems to be of no consequence to my dear friends here on WP! I do appreciate being nominated. It’s just that I feel weird trying to pass the award on to others. And for either one of two reasons: 1) leaving someone out or 2) forcing the burden of passing it on to another. Nevertheless, my recent nomination by Tarnished Soul for the Miranda Sings Award presented an opportunity to do something that I might actually need right now. Find seven things to love about myself. I know, it sounds a bit egotistical, doesn’t it? I suppose it would be if you were a naturally confident, self assured, positive and extroverted person. Yeah, I’m not…tmsa.png

Seven things I love about myself. Uh, here goes..

  1. I have excellent reading comprehension skills.
  2. I am extremely inquisitive. (Though some would say that’s not a good thing).
  3. I really like my current haircut. (I know that’s stupid, but I’m already struggling with this.)
  4. My boobs are nice. (TMI, but they are!)
  5. I have a good sense of humor. (Obviously!)
  6. Oh yeah… I guess I’m good at this writing thing. Maybe. Or at the very least I like what I write!
  7. I must be humble because I can’t think of another damned thing…

Here’s where I deviate from the rules. I’m not going to pass on the nomination to anyone else. But thanks again my friend Tarnished Soul for thinking of me! You are a sweetheart!