Recently, I was given the same award by two lovely bloggers Pink Peony and Nori at This Casual Life. The award is given to blogs that are “charming”. I am touched by this award because I have always striven to be charming.
When I was little if anyone told me that I was pretty, I would say, “I am not pretty, I’m charming” in Spanish I would say, “No soy bonita, soy simpática.” I felt that pretty was something that was out of my hands, but being charming was more in my control. I’ve waited decades to be recognized for my charm.
So it is with great honor that I accept this award. The text of the award reads:
“This award is bestowed to blogs that are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”
I am to bestow the award on to eight bloggers. Here are my charming picks:
Pink Peony: I know she gave me the award and therefore already has it. Don’t care! I’m giving it to her anyway because I think she’s charming damn it!*
Nori at This Casual Life: Again, she gave me the award so I am aware that she already has it, but in my short life as a blogger has lavished me with her charm and kindness. *
Isabel Princes at Mommy is in the Bathroom: I chose Isabel because she is hilarious and makes me laugh and what could be more charming than that?
Tammy Howard at Keep in Touch with Mommakin: Tammy gets the award because she is just awesome. She is a great writer, crafty, and I just look forward to reading her posts and hearing from her.
Single Mama NYC: I just gave this lovely lady an award, but I like her so much she gets this one too. One day the planets aligned and she found me and I found her. We keep finding out that we have so many things in common. We even share the same birthday.
Heidi at Life with Oatmeal: I have known Heidi since high school and have always been aware of her intelligence, but recently I have really come to admire her grace and charm during trying times.
Sneaky Momma Blog Design: Have you been to this blog? It’s an easy to follow tutorial of free tips. What could be more charming than helping others for free?
And last but not least, ME: That’s right, I’m giving myself the award too. Why not? If I can recognize charm in others why not in myself? (So much for not being interested in self-aggrandizement.)
Ladies, enjoy your award!
I ♥ U!
*Ladies you are not expected to pass on the award again. I just wanted you to be aware that I find you to be exceedingly charming.
And I am charmed in return! Thanks so much for your sweet words (and how in the world did you know I was needing them?…)You are charming indeed!
Awwwww, Thank you so much!!!!! And Congrats on your award too! And of course now that you've called me out as being funny…I got nothing. Congrats and Thank you again 🙂
Aww LOL Thanks. I love it 🙂
I tagged you in Meme. I really hope you do it, but if not I'll still follow your blog 🙂
Congrats, you do deserve it!
You are hilarious. This is the absolute first time that I have ever seen someone give an award to themselves.You are truly one of a kind and I love it! -Francesca
I came over from Single Mama NYC — I really enjoyed reading your comments on there and thought I would stop by and say hi!Congrats on the award!
Awww, Thank you Unknown Mami. I feel the same way…I remember your super-intelligence, but am loving getting to know the charming, sweet, loving, honest side of you. So grateful to have re-connected with you! xoxo
WHOO HOO! I GOT AN AWARD!!! YEEEEEAH BABY! I'M SO FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!! Oh, wait, I'm not supposed to be self-aggrandizing. Sh*t, I totally blew that one.
Congratulations on your award! Thank you for passing it on to me and for mentioning my blog in your post. I really appreciate it! 🙂