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<p class="has-text-align-left has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" id="sunshinebloggeraward">A notification that brightens a dreary October day. A click that took me to <a href="https://clementinejulep.wordpress.com/2021/10/27/sunshine-blogger-award/">Pastern Corner</a> Blog. A field of sunflowers and in the centre, a logo shaped like the sun reading “Sunshine Blogger Award.” A quick read and scroll down to 11 Nominees. A grin curling my lips upward with joy. I quietly say to myself, <strong>“I’ve been nominated.” ;</strong></p>



<p class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Thank you to Pastern Corner for the nomination. ;ð</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph">The Sunshine Blogger Award “is a peer recognition of the inspiring, creative and motivational work done by bloggers. It is given by bloggers to bloggers who inspire positivity and creativity in the blogging community.”</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph">If you have been nominated, ;</p>



<ol class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-list"><li>Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back to their blog. ;</li><li>Answer the 11 questions sent by the person who nominated you. ;</li><li>Nominate 11 bloggers to receive the award and write them 11 new questions. ;</li><li>List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or your blog. </li></ol>



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<ol class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-list"><li><strong>How did you come into blogging?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I started blogging to find and express my voice. ;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="2"><li><strong>How do you start your day?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">Best part of the morning is sipping an americano with my little dog Winston curled up next to me. ;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="3"><li><strong>What is your favourite season?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I absolutely love the summer &#8211; long days, sandy beaches and swimming.</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="4"><li><strong>What is your idea of a relaxing day?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A relaxing day is a slow start to the morning, coffee in bed, a walk, reading a blog or book that inspires and ignites curiosity in me, writing and crocheting. ;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="5"><li><strong>What are your favourite hobbies?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">My favourite hobbies are reading or listening to a podcast, writing, crocheting, enjoying the outdoors and experiencing the arts.</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="6"><li><strong>What do you prefer: À la carte or Buffet?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A la carte for sure. ;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="7"><li><strong>What is your favourite food?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a tough one…chocolate.</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="8"><li><strong>What is your favourite word or words from the English vocabulary?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stillness, connection and gratitude.</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="9"><li><strong>What transport do you prefer to travel in: car, two-wheeler or public transport?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I prefer travelling in a car with all my comforts close at hand.</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="10"><li><strong>Do you like listening to songs, if yes, do you like a song mainly for its lyrics or for its music?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The best songs have both brilliant lyrics and compelling music.</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="11"><li><strong>What makes your day complete?</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Feeling connected to something meaningful whether it be with nature, a person or people or God. ;</p>



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<p class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><strong>My Nominees:</strong></p>



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://niraj.home.blog">Niraj&#8217;s Blogs</a> ;</li><li><a href="https://myvirginiadiary.com">A Virginia Writer&#8217;s Diary</a> ;</li><li><a href="https://ecopoetic.wordpress.com">ecopoet</a>  ;</li><li><a href="https://totheafterthought.wordpress.com">The Untamed Afterthought</a> ;</li><li><a href="https://rahulgaurblog.com">Smoke Words Every Day</a> ;  ;</li><li><a href="https://flashlightbatteries.blog">flashlight batteries</a> ;</li><li><a href="https://rothpoetry.wordpress.com">Roth Poetry</a> ;</li><li><a href="https://apatientvoice.com">A Patient Voice</a></li><li><a href="https://herwritinghaven.com">Her Writing Haven</a> ;</li><li><a href="https://myvaliantsoulsblog.wordpress.com">My Valiant Soul</a> ;</li><li><a href="https://theyellowbrickave.com/2021/09/27/love-me-leave-me/">The Yellow Brick Ave</a> ;</li></ol>



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<p class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><strong>My Questions:</strong></p>



<ol class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-list"><li>What or whom inspires you?</li><li>What is the last book you read?</li><li>What is your favourite spot in your home?</li><li>Oatmeal chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin or neither?</li><li>What was an unforgettable vacation?</li><li>What is your proudest accomplishment?</li><li>What is your go-to meal?</li><li>How has a set-back turned into something better?</li><li>What is your tool of choice when writing (e.g. journal, note pad, computer)?</li><li>Which do you prefer: a few friends or the more-the-merrier?</li><li>What brightens your day?</li></ol>



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