So, this seems a bit like bragging, but I was awarded a Liebster Blog badge the other day and I wanted to pass it on. Jewels of Frazzled and Frumpy had this to say about me:
“Last Minute Mommy- Mandy is funny, in that in-your-face kind of way. She’d be the girl that I’d follow around in high school, standing on the edge of her crowd, hoping some of her coolness would rub off on me. “
Say whaaaaa? Funny? Okay, sometimes. In-your-face? Yes, on occasion. Coolness?!? Ummmm, okay, I think she might be still high on the turkey fumes, but I’ll take it!
Liebster is a German word that means “dearest” (I’ve confirmed this in google translate, so as to validate the award. Because I’m a dork. Whatever.) It is given to up-and-coming bloggers with fewer than 200 readers. In order to send on the award, the recipient does the following:
1. Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them. (Check! See Above! No, really, go see her blog…she recently posted about her son growing up too fast – I may have gotten a little weepy. Okay, I totally cried.)
2. Reveal your top 5 blogs (with under 200 followers) and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog. (Done and done! See Below!)
3. Post the award on your blog. (Yuppers. See the right.)
4. Enjoy the love of some of the most supportive people on the Internet. (Ahhh, my bloggy heart runeth over.)
Here are the peeps I’m chosing to pass this on to….I have no idea of some of their numbers for readers, but I’m giving it to them anyway. It’s my blog, dammit, I’m doing it my way.
Ideabook is Ann’s blog on blogging, social media, marketing and more. I’m positive she has more than 200 readers, but she should have a whole hell of a lot more. She did the Komen walk with me and has kicked cancer’s ass, she is a mom, and dyes her hair pink/purple/blue on the regular. She’s all around super rad.
I’m A Drama Mama is Thea’s blog on healthy living and motherhood. She is real and honest and every post makes me think that she must have a small spy living in my head. I’m sure that since she is a long time writer for the Shrinking Jeans (who all are kickass bloggers of their own, bee tee dubs) she has many readers, but – again – my blog, so she is included in this list cause she is a ball of awesome.
Listen.Learn.Love.Mend. is Jen’s blog on healing and questing for health. I have been blessed to meet her in person and can I just say – LOVE. HER. She is honest and open and has the biggest heart ever. She has recently moved blogs, as she has gone through a run-haulting surgery, and is now trying to heal and find her way back to whole. She deserves all of our love and support.
Jane in Her Infinite Wisdom is a blog I just stumbled onto this week! But after reading a few posts, I am struck over the head with word after word, phrase after phrase, that makes my brain hum. She refers to her house as “The Grotto.” Her friends have the coolest names, ever. Add in “whirling dervish” and “accoutrements” and I’m totally hooked.
Insert your blog here. I love going to new blogs – those that you all are the owners of, or ones you suggest. Please hit me up in the comments below with your links!
Alrighty, that wraps up NaBloPoMo! Thank heavens, right?!
Not to worry though, I’ll see you soon. *maniacal laugh* *Maniacal Laaaaaaugh* *Maniacaaaaal Laaaaaaaugh!!!*
