The Awesome Food Award

Nikki (www.dollsarebestfriendsalways.blogspot.com) not only nominated me for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers award, but she also nominated me for The Awesome Food Award. Thanks so much Nikki! You have nominated  I did not see a picture of this award on her blog, so I just Google image searched one up and I found this cool picture for the award. I don't know what blog this came from or where this came from or anything, but if the owner of this award picture finds it and doesn't want me to use it, just let me know and I will remove the image. XD

Anyway, onto the award itself!

The answers to the 10 questions are below!

1. What is your favorite foreign food?

A: Well, I really like pizza, which is originally an Italian food, but I feel like the pizza here in America is probably way different from the pizza in Italy. I also LOVE tacos, which are Mexican I think. Anything in a taco, well, let me tell you, it tastes AMAZING! XD

2. What's your favorite dessert?

A: I love cheesecake SOOO much! I enjoy making it at my house and I also enjoy ordering it whenever I go to The Cheesecake Factory. Trader Joe's also makes GREAT cheesecake. I've never tasted a bad cheesecake!

3. Do you like fruit?

A: I've never tasted a fruit that I didn't enjoy eating! Fruit is just so delicious and sweet and it is really just so pure. There is nothing artificial about it and after eating it I don't feel all sick like I do after eating too much cake! XD My favorite fruit is probably watermelon or maybe cherries or blueberries or raspberries or - you get the idea. :P

4. Are you allergic to any foods?

A: I like to believe that I'm allergic to seafood because I hate it so much, but I'm not. XD I am starting to believe that I might be allergic to pineapple though, because after eating a lot of it my throat and tongue feels weird and so do my teeth. Does anyone else get that? My cousin does and my uncle does and one of my friends does too, so I'm starting to wonder whether it is just a common reaction and probably not an actual allergy.

5. Chocolate cake or vanilla cake?

A: Vanilla cake (with chocolate icing, preferably)! Chocolate cake always makes me have more of a stomach ache and vanilla is just lighter and sweeter, I think. Both are delicious though.

6. Do you like cheese?

A: I LOVE cheese! Like, real cheesed though, not processed cheeses or anything. My local farmers market has delicious cheese. My three favorite cheeses are cheddar, mozzarella, and provolone cheese. I cannot stand blue cheese or Swiss cheeses though.

7. What's your favorite kind of candy?

A: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! They are so delicious and really can melt in my mouth!

8. Beef, chicken, or pork? 

A: Chicken! My local farmers market has delicious chicken too. My mom puts it in a Crockpot with salsa and we have delicious tacos with it. I can't resist a pulled pork sandwich, though! They are delicious. I'm NOT a fan of beef though. Beef is just more unhealthy really and it doesn't taste that great in my opinion. 

9. Do you like shellfish?

A:NO! I don't like anything with the name fish (unless it is Swedish Fish Candy) or seafood. I just can't do it! It's so fishy and ugh, ugh, ugh...XD

10. Do you like foods with lots of herbs or not?

A: I'm not really a fan of lots of herbs. I prefer my food more plain, though I really like pepper or peppercorns if that counts as an herb? I don't think so, but anyway. XD 

 

Thanks again for nominating me, Nikki!

 

Now, here are 5 people that I nominate! If the following nominees do not accept the award, then I will nominate another 5 people later on. XD So, please accept the award! :P

1. Candidly Charlie (www.candidlycharlie.blogspot.com)

2. Polka Dot Bee (www.polkadotbee123.blogspot.com)

3. Small Town American Girlz (www.smalltownamericangirlz.blogspot.com)

4. American Girl Place (www.americangirlplace1234.blogspot.com)

5. Glowy Zoe (I know she hasn't posted in a month, but I like her blog) www.glowyzoe.blogspot.com

 

Here are the 10 questions:

1. Do you eat more healthy food or more junk food? Which do you prefer?

2. Do you like candy corn?

3. What is your favorite fruit and your favorite vegetable?

4. What is your favorite restaurant and your least favorite restaurant?

5. Do you prefer to eat at a restaurant or to eat at home?

6. Do you have a food that you dislike so much that you can't even eat it?

7. Have you ever tasted a dessert that you didn't like?

8. What do you prefer, sweet or sour or salty?

9. What is your favorite snack food (chips, cookies, fruit, nuts, etc.)?

10. Do you grow or raise your own food in a garden or on a farm?

 

This was such a fun award! Thank you so much for nominating me, Nikki!

 

 

Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

Hi everybody! I'm sorry I kind of stopped posting in October. I got a really bad cold or something like that (sore throat, coughing, tired, etc.), and I just did not feel like being online or looking at blogs or taking pictures or anything, so I kind of took a break from the blog world (I did post on the AGH Message Board once, but that was enough!) XD. So, I was all better as of last week, and then I went on a family vacation and I got home just a few days ago, thank goodness. I was really disappointed to have gotten sick in October, but luckily I was well in time to participate in the fun activities!
So, since I took a break from the online world for a little bit, imagine my surprise when I just decided to log onto my blog account today, to find out that I'd been nominated for a few awards! I hadn't looked at any blogs recently due to my cold, so of course, I was extra surprised! Wow! XD I take a break from posting, looking at blogs, being online, etc. and I still had exciting news awaiting me!
So, enough of my apologies for not being here for the past half-a-month, and now onto the award! I was awarded by Nikki (www.dollsarebestfriendsalways.blogspot.com); who has an awesome blog because different dolls besides AG are showcased on it (I think it is pretty neat to have a variety of dolls like that together on a  blog). I was also awarded by Sunny (www.everythingfununderthesun.wordpress.com) She has an awesome blog too because she posts about a variety of different subjects! She also likes the Waltons just like me! :)

I will answer Sunny's questions first and then I will answer Nikki's questions!

1. Crayons, colored pencils, or markers?

A: Colored Pencils! I love how they can color so smoothly unlike crayons, and how they don't get all runny and smudgy like markers. When I was really young though (pre-k) I used to refuse to use anything but markers (and occasionally crayons). I hated colored pencils, but now they're my favorite! XD

2. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

A: My favorite is a tie between Rocky Road and Berger Cookie Ice Cream (made either at my house or by a café place that I love to go to! You can't buy it in stores or anywhere else!)

3.What is your least favorite flavor of ice cream?

A: I love them all, but I'm not a big fan of raspberry ice creams.

4. What's your favorite holiday?

A: Christmas! I love it mainly because it is a big celebration of Jesus' birthday! The winter festivities is fun too of course!

5. Have you ever gone bowling before?

A: Yes! I've been bowling with duckpins (smaller bowling balls) since I was 4 or 5! I love going to the bowling alley with my family and friends!

6. What type of pet do you wish you had?

A: I really wish I had a horse!

7. What did you have for dinner tonight?

A: I haven't had dinner yet, but I know that I am having green bean fries, corn bread, and lentil burgers. Oh, and probably some Halloween candy for dessert...Well, maybe a little more than some Halloween candy. XD More like, a lot. ;P

8. If you celebrate Halloween what are you planning on dressing up as this year?

A: Well, Halloween was last night, but I dressed up as a tuxedo cat and it was really cute!

9. Do you like seafood?

A: NOOOO!!!! XDXD

10. Mobile device or actual computer?

A: Actual computer!

Thanks again for nominating me, Sunny!

 

Nikki's questions:

1. What's your favorite season?

A: I love the fall! The changing of the leaves is just SO beautiful! Also, apple festivals and chilly weather make it great too!

2. Do you like to dress in vintage-style clothes?

A: Yes, definitely! I am not really a graphic tee person that much - I like more vintage traditional clothing.

3. Colored Christmas tree lights or white ones?

A: Colored lights! It is just so fun to see all of the different colors twinkling. However, white lights are beautiful too!

4. Do you have any hobbies?

A: I think a better question would be "Are there any hobbies that I don't have?" XD I play musical instruments, I write, read, draw, bake, skate, blog, act, and I even dance a little too!

5. What's your favorite kind of cake?

A: Vanilla cake with chocolate icing!

6. White, milk, or dark chocolate?

A: MILK CHOCOLATE!!!! XD After milk, I'd choose dark, and then I'd say white. I don't have much experience with white chocolate.

7. Do you like to sing?

A: No - I sometimes find singing to be really annoying and I'm not very good at it anyways.

8. Do you like Disney movies? What is your favorite?

A: I love Disney movies! My favorite is probably Sleeping Beauty.

9. What do you like to do in the summer?

A: I love to sail! Sailing is my favorite activity - being out on the water is just so refreshing and docking the boat and exploring secluded islands is really fun too!

10. Do you like old T.V. shows?

A: Old television shows are the only shows that I DO like. XD My favorite is the Waltons and my other favorite is Little House on the Prairie. All of them are really good though!

Thanks again for nominating me, Nikki! 

Now, I am going to nominate 3 people. I know, I know that I'm supposed to nominate 10 people or something, but this seems to be a pretty popular award, so

1. Carrot and Claire (www.carrotandclaire.blogspot.com) - I love the beautiful photo shoots on this blog!
2. Darling Dolls (www.darlingdolls4.blogspot.com) - Her recent post of the 10 yr. old AG catalog she found is pretty darn cool!
3. Polka Dot Bee (www.polkadotbee123.blogspot.com) - I love her review posts and her photo shoots and sewing posts too. Plus, her comments on my blog always brighten my day! : )

Now, for the 10 questions! I wasn't sure if the questions were really supposed to have a theme or not, but anyway, here they are:
1. Do you like to read more realistic fiction books or fantasy books?
2. What is your favorite month and why?
3. Have you ever been surfing? (I never have, XD - I was just curious)
4. What is your favorite activity to do on a stormy day?
5. Do you prefer to be indoors or outdoors? Why?
6. Do you have any really unusual pet peeves?
7.  Would you choose ice cream or cake?
8. What's your favorite candy?
9. Is there any animal that you are afraid of?
10. Do you like to bake? If so, what is your favorite recipe to bake?

Alright, well, thanks so much for nominating me Nikki and Sunny! I really appreciate the award! You girls are great! :P

 

 

The Grateful Blogger Tag!

I was just looking back at some old comments and it seems that on May 14, I was awarded the Grateful Blogger Tag, by Nikki (www.dollsarebestfriendsalways.blogspot.com) and I didn't realize it! I guess I've really been taking a break from the blog thing lately, huh? XD Well, like I said in previous posts; I am back!

 Thank you SOOOO much for this award/tag Nikki! I love your blog (though I hadn't looked at it this month, which is why I did not see the post about this tag! XD). Everyone who sees this should definitely check out her blog at: www.dollsarebestfriendsalways.blogspot.com, and make sure to comment and follow on her blog!

 

Now, here are the 10 things that I'm beyond thankful for. They are supposed to be deeper things than the latest electronic or whatever, which is fine with me. Yeah, the following things I'm thankful for may be a little "cheesy" but oh well. I dug deep I guess. XD XD  

 

1. Family. Really, I am SOOO thankful for them. They are funny and make me laugh and they are also there when the serious stuff is going on too. We make a lot of memories together and just do so much together. I love my whole family (this includes everyone in my family; grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc., not just my immediate family) and I'm so thankful to have them.
 

2. God! I am so thankful to Him. Without Him, I wouldn't be here and neither would my family or the other things I'm thankful for! He is always there for me and is even closer to me than my family. He is always there for me, no matter what and no matter where I am. He gives me so much and I truly love him so, so, so much. Without Him, I'd be nothing!
 

3. Opportunities. Yes, I am thankful for the gift of opportunity. I know it sounds crazy, but it is true. I have been given so many amazing opportunities from God. I had the opportunity to meet a lot of amazing people, to start up a blog, to write a novel and get into the first stages of publishing, and to actually audition for things like movies. These opportunities are just so amazing and I am beyond thankful for them - they are what make my life extra exciting!
 

4. Friends. Friends are like family, but I felt like I could still be thankful for them separately. I am so thankful for my friends. I don't have a ton of friends in real life, just about 4 close friends; but that is just the right amount for me! My friends are exciting, they keep me calm yet go along with my crazy ideas, and they love to have fun and are really open to all sorts of new ideas, crafts, and everything else. I just love them so much!!! Online, I have a lot of friends too, and though we have never all met in person, you are all still so special to me and I enjoy coming online and chatting!
 

5.  Dolls. I know we were supposed to think deep, but this is deep for me. I love my dolls so much and I actually feel like I have a relationship with them. They are more to me than just a little toy to collect; they feel like friends - like family. They make me happy and they brighten my day. I love them! XD

6. Animals. They are so important to life! They make lives happier and healthier. They are like living medicine - pets can actually heal people by making them feel better and stronger. You can really form close bonds with them and they all have such unique personalities!
 

7. Libraries. I love to read and books are very important for everyone. You can go on different adventures without leaving your chair! You can also learn a lot from them too! Libraries have every book you could ever want right there!

8. Winter. I love the winter time, it makes me feel so cozy and happy. I can run outside my door and throw snowballs and I can stay inside and sip hot chocolate while reading a book. I love this time of year so much and it sounds crazy, but I am so thankful for it!!!
 

9. Random Acts of Kindness. I am thankful for the random acts of kindness that generous people perform. It can be as simple as holding a door for me or asking me to go first in line. It all means so much and every act of kindness that is unexpected makes me feel so good.
 

10. Love. I am so thankful for love and emotions like it. Love is so, so powerful and it makes me feel so content and happy. It is all you need and something that money cannot buy.

 

Well, now that I have listed my 10 things, here are 10 people that I would like to nominate:

1. Alone in Doll World (www.aloneindollworld.blogspot.com)

2. 7 Little Daisies (www.sevenlittledaisies.blogspot.com)

3. Everything AG (www.everythingag57.blogspot.com)

4. Glowy Zoe (www.glowyzoe.blogspot.com)

5. The Abbott Doll Family (www.mint4agdolls.blogspot.com)

6. Our AG Adventures (www.ouragadventures.blogspot.com)

7. The Pony Tales Sisters (www.the-pony-tales-sisters.blogspot.com)

8. Simply Dollightful (www.simplydollightful.blogspot.com)

9. Fun With AG Fan (www.funwithagfan.blogspot.com)

10. All Things Doll (www.allthingsdollcreations.blogspot.com - I know she was already tagged, but I like her blog! XD)

Thank you so much, Nikki! I'm so pleased that you like my blog and have nominated/tagged me for different awards! Thank you so much!

Now, for the 10 people that I tagged/awarded...Here are the rules:
1. Post 10 things you are thankful for (things other than an iphone or television).

2. Nominate/Tag 10 different bloggers.

3. Put the picture in this post (the Grateful Blogger Award pic at the beginning) on your sidebar thing on your blog!

Thanks once more for nominating me!!!