Thankyou so much to Pensieve for nominating me for this award. If you haven’t checked out this blog, go and have a look at all the wonderful stories (and poignant Kung Fu Panda references).
The rules/guidelines:
1. Thank the person who nominated you and provide a link back to their blog so others can find them.
2. Answer the 11 questions asked by the blogger who nominated you.
3. Nominate 11 other bloggers and ask them 11 new questions.
4. Notify the nominees about it by commenting on one of their blog posts.
5. List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo on your post and/or your blog site.
The answers:
1. What was the reason/inspiration behind you starting your blog?
I started a little travel blog in 2015 when we lived in France. I found that I really loved writing so I joined a writer’s group and began a novel set in beautiful Provence. I then started this blog as a way to connect with other writers and share my work.
2. What are your current blogging goals? Any future ambitions?
I took my blog from 327 views last year to 12,468 views in 2018. So, I’d like to continue that momentum! In the future, once I publish my book, I’ll make this into more of an author website.
3. Who is your favourite fictional character? And why?
It would have to be Lizzie Bennett from Pride and Prejudice: strong, stubborn and doesn’t really give two shits what others think about her. But she is also deeply caring about the people she loves ie Jane and her father.
4. What is your favourite colour? And what does it mean to you?
Blue. It can be the clearest of turquise or the darkest of slate oceans, hinting at hidden depths.
5. The best blog post you have ever read so far. (provide a link if possible)
So many great posts! I post a top 3 every month. Have a look at some of the great bloggers I have featured.
6. Fire or Water?
Water.
7. What do you like the most about yourself?
I think I am a good friend and listener.
8. Do you believe in spirit animals? If yes, then what is your spirit animal?
Lion.
9. Optimism Vs Pessimism. Your views.
I think a healthy dose of both is needed. A good bit of cynicism mixed in with hope and self-confidence.
10. According to you, what is life?
“Life is pain … anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something.” – The Princess Bride
The above quote is the first thing that popped into my head. But I really think life is a journey to find the one thing that drives you and to do everything you can to achieve it.
11. If I were to tell you that you have only a day to live and just one place you could go, then what would it be? And why?
I would go to Sormiou in the Calanques of Marseille. It is one of the most achingly beautiful places I have ever seen. I’d spend all day with my family, swimming and eating cheese. Because, why not?
Nominations:
Thought for Change
My questions for you:
- What is your favourite place in the world?
- What do you want people to get out of your blog?
- Cat person or dog person?
- Who is your best author?
- What is your favourite comfort food?
- As a child, what did you dream of doing for a living?
- Most dangerous thing you’ve ever done?
- Would you trust a self-driving car?
- What’s the best thing about your own country?
- Which 3 famous people would you invite for dinner? (Dead or alive)
- What is your favourite quote?
Awesome!
Thank you for the nomination. I appreciate it! Such fun reading your answers and getting to know you a bit better!
Thank you very much for the honor. It’s just now I’m reading this post, and I will certainly participate in the award challenge.
Hi, Kim you have a fantastic blog going on here! Thank you so much for the nomination for this award. I have a little bit of a line-up of posts, but I will try my best to answer your questions soon. Thank you!
No problem, look forward to reading it.
Great, I look forward to your answers.
That’s no problem, I always enjoy reading your posts.
Nice answers! 🙌 I wish you all the very best for your novel and may you acheive even higher views. 300 to 12,000?! That’s amazing!
Thank you sooo much for the nomination! I’m honored!!
Thanks so much! It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these so I completed while the iron was hot!
Thankyou! And thanks again for the nomination. It takes me a while but i do get around to it eventually…
That’s no problem. I enjoy your blog. 🙂
No problem. Ill go have a look.
First off, all the best for your upcoming book. 🙂 I hope it will mark the beginning of a beautiful writing career that helps you influence lives!
Thank you so much for the nomination, it really means a lot to me. I hadn’t published on my blog for more than a month now, and this just gave me something to think and actually put into words. 🙂
Thankyou so much! I’m so happy it has inspired you and look forward to reading your answers. 🙂😍
Any rule about responding to a Sunshine Award post late? I’d still like to do this, but won’t get around to it until later this week! Thank you again!
No, of course not. Do it, I’d love to read your answers!