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Loving Lately: Blogger Love

This is my last Loving Lately post of the year. And as this year is coming to an end I’m sure we are all reflecting on a number of things. In life I have so much to be thankful for and I feel truly blessed. It’s really no different as it pertains to my blog. I started this journey as an outlet, a way to express myself, maintain a level of sanity (to be overly dramatic), and fill a need for a level of communication I seemed to be lacking in my every day existence as a stay-at-home mom. I really had no expectations, just a strong desire that something I might have to say would resonate with someone else and even better- that I could actually make a positive contribution by sharing something useful. What I have received is beyond expectation. I was surprised to find out that this endless void of world-wide-web, where my typed-out thoughts seem like drops in the pond, in reality -or in my experience- turned out to be a tight-knit community of support and appreciation. I’ve gotten to know some really great people! What I could not have anticipated was the feeling I’d get when someone replied that they enjoyed my recipe or how something I said reminded them of an experience in their own life- even half way across the globe. Heart-warming to say the least.

I want to thank Parul Singhal of Gharkepakwan Healthy and Nutritious Vegetarian Recipies who recently nominated me for a Versatile Blogger Award! I am honored by your kindness! I am in awe of your vast knowledge  of one of my favorite cuisines, Indian food!

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In participation, here are seven random facts about myself:

  1. I am a pretty big Audrey Hepburn fan
  2. I can tolerate but do not love cloves
  3. I am a philatelist
  4. I sing at home a lot. I’m a singer. My kids love it. They say things like “Mom, I can’t hear the TV!”
  5. I love the smell of waffle cones, and am always disappointed that they do not live up to their hype
  6. I have yet to use my wedding china for more than display (look out 2016 baby!)
  7. Sometimes I prefer my pasta cold

Thank you so much to Amaya from Life of an El Paso Woman for your nomination of the Liebster Award. I appreciate so much your diversity in what you share while maintaining such an engaging and personal connection.

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To answer your questions…

•What’s your favorite holiday? It has to be Christmas. I’m sappy with all of the hubbub.
•What is your favorite thing to cook or bake? I know it’s vague, but anything my family enjoys. Kids can be so picky, it’s  such an accomplishment when they actually eat my food.
•What’s the best thing about the city where you live? Relatives. Oddly we don’t see each other often, but I live within a mile of like 5 uncles, 4 aunts, a great-aunt and numerous cousins. In fact, one uncle is my next-door neighbor.
•What are some of your favorite movies? I’m one of those romantic comedy nuts. I love Pride and Prejudice, While You Were Sleeping, You’ve Got Mail, Something’s Gotta Give…
• What was one of the hardest thing you’ve ever done in life so far? Motherhood.
•Who are you the closest with in your family? I’m blessed to have a very close family. I’m close to my dad, mom and my sister… But I’d have to say my husband. He sees it all, “the good, the bad and the ugly” (of course so do my dad, mom and sister, lol).
•Why did you start blogging? It was a desire for pretense of professionalism
•Is the glass half empty or half full? Oh, it’s very full 🙂
•Are you a Star Wars fan? Yes. But not like a crazy fan.
•What was your favorite toy growing up? Barbie!

Another thank you to Practical By Default for another Liebster Award nomination! I’m just now starting to get to know you, and I see we have a lot in common!

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Your Questions for me…

•What language would you love to learn? I’ve studied a few, and there’s so much I don’t know! Maybe Portuguese or Gaelic?
•Would you prefer to read, watch or be told how to do something? At this point, I think I would appreciate more time to read.
•What’s your favorite hobby? Besides blogging, I recently got a metal detector… I’m a nerd.
•What’s your dream job? A mommy blogger. I’m living the dream, lol.
•Dog or cat? Neither, my mother is allergic and couldn’t visit if I chose either. But when pressed, a dog.
•The name of the teacher that influenced you the most? …Can I say two? Mrs. Urbani and Madame Rowley
•Book or Movie? Movie… maybe
•Why did you start blogging? For mental health
•Cook or bake or eat? Eat, let’s be honest
•What are you is your best “I did it!” moment? I’ve had four; Isaiah, Naomi, Elijah and Noah
•Blogging what do you love/hate doing? I love taking pictures, typing on my laptop and drinking coffee. I pretend I’m in a magazine publication office.

In lieu of nominees I would like to do more like honorable mentions. My all-time favorites and friends of 2015, you’ve made blogging a pleasure. In alphabetical (by blog) order:

Roberta of Chorizo & Thyme

Anna Life Bellissima

Lynn of Lynz Real Cooking

Katie of Quirky and Wonderful

Jasmine of The Richmond Avenue

Bec of What’s Bec Cooking

Happy New Year!!!

 

38 comments

  2. I am so happy to read even more about you! You are a wonderful friend and have a lovely blog! I can’t imagine blogging without you dear Sadie! Thanks for mentioning me!! Love Lynn

  4. Thank you Sadie! I hope you know that you made 2015 an even better year for me. I’m honoured and grateful for the special mention here and for your friendship. It means a lot. Happy New Year!

  5. One of the coolest things 2015 brought was your blog! I love it, I’m so proud of you for doing it! I hope it is a blessing for you and everyone that enjoys it in 2016!!! Also I ❤️ all your answers! Most adorable sister ever!!!

  8. Such a wonderful post, Sadie! Wow, I don’t even know where to begin, but I’m finding we have even more things in common which is so awesome! 😀 I’ll start with … I love to sing around the house, too! 😉 Thank you so much for mentioning me, Sadie — I’m deeply honored and truly treasure our friendship!
    Happy New Year 2016!! Sending big hugs!

  10. Congratulations on all your awards! You have a lovely blog, you most definitely deserve them. Looking forward for all you have to blog about in the new year 🙂 <3

  11. Thank you, friend! I am so happy to have found your blog earlier this year and have truly loved seeing your beautiful and witty posts every week. I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Years!

  14. Yes, I love your blog too! It’s the only blog I read consistently! I’ve enjoyed all your beautiful pictures and thoughts, and I’ve even gotten to try a couple of your recipes-which is so great? You’re a wonderful host, mother, writer, cook, and so much more! God bless you in the new year, and I can’t wait to see what your blogging brings in 2016??

  15. Happy New Year Sadie! I love the whole singing thing too! Think I drive the kids crazy with it, especially when trying to sing along to Disney films! 😉

  17. I also love your blog. All the photos warm my heart. The recipes are doable, even for me.. I pray you and Owen, for whom all my grandchildren still say they are Thankful for on Thanksgiving day, and your precious children have a great year. I love you, Aunt Becky.

    PS..I was just looking at last year’s calendar with 13 photos of Audrey Hepburn before I opened your blog

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