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Bloggers are seriously some of the best people in the world, right?  Nicole from Grub n Marriage proves this point.  She's nominated me for an award!!  I'm always so honored to receive them, and love passing them along to others.  Now, let's get started.

Rules

1. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves.

2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you, and then create 

11 new questions for the bloggers you pass the award to.

3. Choose 11 new bloggers (with less than 200 followers) 

to pass the award to and link them in your post.

4. Go back to their page and tell them about the award.

5. No tag backs.

11 Facts About Me:

1. If I refrain from reading a book for more than two days, I go into withdrawal.

2.  Most people think my last name is Brownderson.  It's not.

3.  I have to physically leave the computer if I see a Boxer up for adoption in my area.  If I don't, I end up calling to bring it home.

4.  Half the lightbulbs in our house are burned out and not replaced because I'm too short to change them [even with a ladder].

5.  I have no OCD tendencies that I'm aware of.  

6.  I've been in three major car accidents since I began driving.  Is this bad?

7.  I don't celebrate Thanksgiving.

8.  I've been biting my nails for as long as I can remember, and have no desire to stop.

9.  I swear more than anyone I know.

10.  The taste of pumpkin makes me want to vomit.

11.  I get to start Roller Derby in the spring!

Questions from Nicole:

What are four things you canNOT live without, and why?  I absolutely canNOT live without my Nikon, my snow boots, a book, and a cup of coffee.  Need them.

If you could have any car, what would it be and why?  I think I would choose a Jeep Wrangler.  Not too impressive, I know, but I've wanted to have one since I was a little girl.

Tell us one embarrassing story that you now laugh at.  When I was three, I attended my first Easter party that I can remember.  I saw a colorful egg and decided to take a bite; didn't know you were supposed to take the shell off first :/

Favorite way to spoil yourself.  A book and some pita chips.  Best way to relax IMO.

Top 5 places you want to travel to.  London, Tokyo, Sydney, Moscow, and Cairo.

Favorite TV show?  Dexter!!

One secret you haven't told anyone.  I'm not very good at keeping my own secrets, so don't really have any!

What is your ideal date night?  A nice dinner, some mini golf, walking around and making each other laugh.

How did you meet your significant other?  That's a very long story.  Short version; he was drunk, I was new, he bombarded the car I was driving and I brushed him off.  He called dibs.

One goal you hope to achieve in the upcoming new year.  Lose some of this freaking butt I'm toting around!

Favorite comfort food?  Pita chips and cream cheese.  Yum!

Choose 11 recipients:  Because I've given this award out quite a few times, I'm at a loss!  So, I'd like to choose people that haven't been awarded it yet.  If you own a small blog, and would like for me to give you the Liebster award, email me so I can check out your site and give you the award!

11 questions for recipients:

1.  If you could be any type of animal, what would it be and why?

2.  What is a unique talent you have?

3.  Describe your dream home.

4.  What is your favorite thing about your significant other and why?

5.  Favorite accessory to use in your outfits?

6.  Tea, coffee, or soda?

7.  A must have when you travel?

8.  Weird nickname that someone else has for you.

9.  What kind of computer do you have?

10.  Favorite thing about blogging?

11.  Favorite childhood toy?

Thanks again Nicole!  Really hope others will hop on and participate :)

One Lovely Blog Award

I was recently awarded the One Lovely Blog Award by Joyness Sparkles, one of my favorite blogs to read.  I haven't had the chance yet to go through her other nominees, but seeing as how she's pretty amazing, I know she picked some wonderful bloggers.

In order to accept the award, I must nominate 15 other blogs to receive it as well.  This shouldn't be so difficult for me; but honestly, trying to only choose 15 out of so many wonderful people out there?  It took me a while to narrow it down, and I may actually still do a part 2 with other blogs nominated.  Am I allowed to do that?  Anyway, here are some fantastic women who definitely deserve the award.

1.   :::through the looking glass:::
2.  A Cat-Like Curiosity
3.  An Unstyled Life
4.  Chelsea Dawn
5.  Diaries of Do'ers
6.  Ginger Flair
7.  hello dearie
8.  Her Many Downfalls
9.  Little Woman, Little Home
10.  Red Writing Hood
11.  Songbirds and Buttons
12.  Talia Christine
13.  The Adventures of Holly
14.  Try On Life
15.  Written by a Ginger

There are some absolutely wonderful ladies included in that group, so if you get the chance, peruse their sites and let them know I sent you.  I'm also supposed to list seven things you don't know about me...seeing as how I have been writing new lists pretty frequently the past couple months, I'm almost out of options.  You all know pretty much everything!  But I'll give it a shot.

7.  I was born partially deaf [or something].  However it happened, I ended up having surgery when I was five to replace my ear drums, and then had to undergo speech therapy to help me speak correctly.  It was a huge change in my life, and now helps me appreciate even the most mundane noises.

6.  If I could choose any profession in the world, I would be a cultural anthropologist.  I love ancient religions, cultures, and practices!  Unfortunately, there's no job opportunities for such a degree.

5.  My husband and I have dubbed ourselves members of the KPP, or Krooked Pinky Pack.  We have crooked pinkies, if you couldn't guess.

4.  I love my freckles, and would never do anything to remove them, except for one; I have a particularly annoying dot on my eye lid that always makes it look as though my eyeliner is smudged.  Stupid freckle.

3.  I have bitten my nails as long as I can remember.  Yes, it's disgusting and painful.  No, I can't help it.

2.  I can't play sports.  At all.  Period.  I have no talents in that area.

1.  In middle school, I played bass guitar for our jazz band.  I was too small to hold the bass guitar up, so I had to sit on an amp and play that way during concerts.  What a shortie.

That's that!  Hope you enjoyed, and if you were nominated I do hope you are willing to participate.  Can't wait to see what you all come up with!!!