Well, Thank you Raymond, of Encouraging Life Blog, for sending Thunder my way!!!

Huge Thank you in fact!!!!

Awarded 26/5/15

What you can do with Encouraging Thunder award?

• Post it on your blog
• Grant other bloggers with the award

What you can’t do with Encouraging Thunder award?

• Abuse or misuse the logo
• Claim that it’s your own handmade logo

What you should do after receiving Encouraging Thunder award:

• Enjoy the award
• At least gives thanks via comments and likes and or mentioning the blog who give the award.
• Mention your purpose in blogging

So I have given my thanks, and now I want to let you know why I blog…

I love to write, and I have found a little niche here, where I seem to be able to supply some sunshine and smiles to some people.  Hey if I make one of you smile, or feel happy, or think about life in a more positive manner, then I have done my job!

I set out to be the writer I always imagined that I could be, and yes, I am writing, more than before. It’s not quite the novel that I hoped, or the children’s book I thought I would pen, but it’s me, and my writing, and thoughts, my reminiscences that are giving me inspiration to write, and hopefully you are enjoying them too!

Logo on here too, so that’s done, now to nominate!!!!
Army Of Angels
Pint Size Fiction
Emmanuel Muemba
My Spanglish Familia
Emotional Luggage

Thank you again Raymundo!!!!!

Awarded 25/5/15

Wowzer I’ve been awarded the Versatile Blogger award by The Hut Owner Blog! Thank you so much!  What will I tell you about this time?!!  Thank you so much for the nomination, it is much appreciated!!

The rules below, slightly different to what I’ve done previously, but that’s all good!

THE RULES FOR THE NOMINEES:

1.Show the award on your Blog

2.Tell something about yourself stating a) your country of origin b) Likes & Dislikes   c)School where you studied

3. Thank and acknowledge the person who nominated you.

4. Share some facts of life leading to your blogging or what made you blog?

5. In your opinion, is blogging worth your time spent? Explain or expand your answer.

6. Nominate fellow deserving bloggers

7. Link your nominees and let them know.

So, I was born in England, the UK, to Indian Parents who themselves had been born in Kenya!

I like reading and music, and love my family!

I dislike intolerance, and shouting (though I seem to be good at it with my kids!)

I studied at a school in Birmingham, and went to university in Surrey.

Thank you again to my nominator,The Hut Owner Blog! I am most appreciative of these awards! ❤

Facts leading to my blogging…

Well, I have mentioned this before, but I have always loved words, and writing, as well as reading.  I firmly believe that we all have a book or 3 within us, and I would love to one day have the time and commitment to actually finish a writing project. One day one of my friends started a blog, and I was desperate to comment on her first post, and there it was… that button saying ‘Sign up’!!!! SO I did, and I have to say, my writing life has changed considerably since then. I have reignited that flame for writing, and also for reading words, other than the books I would read, ie your posts! I really have enjoyed the last 6 months, and have made many amazing blog-pals through this experience, and I have also gained the knowledge that I can write to some extent, and that there are people out there who happily read what I write! Now that is an amazing feeling!

Another new question my nominator asked…

In your opinion, is blogging worth your time spent?

I think that I could spend much more time blogging, but life gets in the way! I used to allow it to consume me, to the extent I was waking early to blog, and read, and sleeping late too, but now I have reached a balance, where I can read what I can, happily, and communicate with my Blog Pals, as well as write when I am able to, too! So, yes, right now, I am happy with the time I spend blogging and wouldn’t change it!

And finally

My Nominations

A Little Daydreamer
Erica Kind
Chantal And Shekina
WaffleMeThis
RonovanWrites

Pleas don’t feel obliged to accept, but if you do, let me know so I can read your post!!

… it’s a big day for me today… I still cant say much more, but I hope I can bring positive news to you this evening… but in the meantime, your wishes would mean a huge amount to me!

I need the luck of the Irish, luck in general, actually……

I’ll report back later!

Smile! 🙂