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?