I find it ironic that I have been nominated for the Sunshine Award in the middle of a drought. The Sunshine, usually a welcomed friend to all Canadians, has overstayed his welcome and really needs to share the sky with some clouds. But, I have to admit–a Sunshine Award does sound much happier and upbeat than the Cirrostratus Award. Or the Big Ominous Wall Cloud Award. Plus, I am extremely happy to be nominated for any award, no matter what it is called!!
I must thank the awesomely funny blogger who so thoughtfully gave me this nomination–http://palomasharma.wordpress.com/. You HAVE to read her blog. It is hilarious! Her recent The Pakora Chronicles, will make you laugh out loud.
In accepting this award, I have to complete the following rules:
1. Link the award to the person who gave it to me.
2. Answer the questions about myself. (See below)
3. Nominate 10 bloggers for the award.
4. Link my nominees to the post and comment on their blog, letting them know about the award.
Okay. First step has been accomplished lickety-split. Now, on to the hard part. Answering questions about myself.
1. What is my favourite number?
I hate Math. Numbers elude me. They taunt me and tell jokes about me behind my back. Therefore, I hate all numbers. Except for phone numbers. They’re okay. And winning lottery ticket numbers are good. But those avoid me completely.
2. Favourite Non-Alcoholic Beverage?
I drink a lot of water, but I wouldn’t exactly call it my “favourite.” Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate water. And I know it’s good for me. But if I was on death-row and the warden was offering me my favourite non-alcoholic beverage with my last meal, I wouldn’t opt for water. Not even Perrier. I have to say that I’d be a little pissed that I wasn’t allowed a good stiff vodka–you know, something to take the edge off of my execution. It’s not like it matters if my booze has an negative interaction with my LETHAL injection. And who cares if I get totally wasted and misbehave? What are they going to do–kill me? But, since I’m still holding out for that last minute call from the Governor to save me (we actually don’t have capital punishment in Canada, but let’s just pretend), I’ll acquiesce and ask for a VIRGIN Strawberry Daiquiri. That’s the best way to go. A beverage that disguises itself as an alcoholic one. And they are so yummy.
3. Favourite Animal?
Seriously. Only one? Hmm…Penguins, Gorillas, or Aardvarks? They’re all good. Oh, I know. My favourite would have to be the Capybara. Who wouldn’t love a giant rodent that can weigh over 100 pounds? I could sic him on the local cats. Revenge for all the eaten chipmunks. I could walk him on a leash. Plus, I think it would be cool to sit on the sofa and watch TV with him. Not a lot of rodents can do that.
3. Facebook or Twitter?
I prefer to yack to someone in the real world using my actual voice, but if I had to choose it would be Facebook hands down–largely due to my Castleville addiction.
4. My Passion?
I am not sure how to answer this because I am a person who has the attention span of a gnat. It is frightening to think of the number of different “careers” I have embarked on over my lifetime thus far. I either have many passions or I don’t have any at all–I’m not sure which one it is. I guess I’m passionate about trying new things. Don’t get me wrong. There are some things I have no desire to try–taking a bath with a toaster, studying giant insects in the Rainforest, or becoming a test subject for a pharmaceutical company, to name a few.
5. Favourite Day of the Week?
Tomorrow. Not specifically “today’s tomorrow.” All tomorrows. The day following today, no matter what day it is now while you are reading this. I’m feeling passionate about specificity right now.
6. Favourite Flower?
Cosmos. True story–when our local Home Depot opened, I went in to the garden department and asked the worker if they had any cosmos. She said they had Woman’s Day and Chatelaine inside. OMG. Seriously. She thought I wanted a copy of Cosmo.
Now comes the fun part. I get to nominate 10 awesome bloggers for this award. It’s hard to nominate JUST 10–there are so many awesome blogs out there–but I’ll try.
1. http://thisthatandtheotherthang.wordpress.com/
2. http://mikesilvia.wordpress.com/
3. http://sarahmandl.wordpress.com/
4. http://fictionfreedom.wordpress.com/
7. http://familyhaikus.wordpress.com/
8. http://wedelmom.wordpress.com/
9. http://lesleycarter.wordpress.com/
10. http://theoctoberseer.wordpress.com/
Seriously, it is so hard to just nominate 10! And, again, I’d like to thank http://palomasharma.wordpress.com/!!!!
Now I must go and remove the most uncomfortable bra in the world.
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