I was given this Liebster Award from the super sweet Kelly, blogger behind the Vegetarian food blog Trial and Eater!
Big thank you to her and on to the Questions and random facts!
you can read more about this award here
11 random facts about me:
- I love the color pink and green, and the leopard print (but I am extremely picky about the leopard print they do NOT all look the same!)
- I LOVE animals extremely!
- I am a total freeze baby, I am always cold which is why I love summer so much!
- I am a recovering perfectionist 😉 basically means that I used to always try to make everything perfect but I have learned that it’s not possible and that I need to stop trying to have everything perfect and precise because that just causes too much stress in life… life is so much nicer when you cut yourself a little slack which is a really hard thing to do!
- I love Disney channel and I HATE scary movies or shows I prefer fairy happy land
- I have episodes of chronic anxiety through my life, it’s a really crappy thing
- I have 4 tattoos (one wrist has a matching tattoo with my mom, the other wrist has a matching tattoo with Nick, my shoulder has a paw print that I got to resemble my past babies/pets that have passed, and my right side along my whole rib cage I have a poem that I wrote)
- I hate messes, I like everything to be put away in it’s own spot!
- I love lists because I can’t remember anything!
- I love to stay up late at night and I hate mornings!
- lately I am getting really into manifesting, meditation, positive thoughts and inspirational things!
the Questions:
1. Why did you start blogging?
- I started blogging as a way to share foods that I love, foods that are simple and healthy and also as a hobby for me and Nick to do together… although I do most of it because he works a full time job which is totally cool, but when we have time we like to be in the kitchen together 😉 and I also started it as a career change, I hope to eventually make a full time income doing what I love sharing and talking with people that have my same interest 😉
2. What blogs do you follow regularly?
- The list is pretty long, I try not to go overboard and I have the number probably somewhere around 50’ish … I know a lot of people follow so much more than that but I need to keep things simple in my life or I stress out to easily! 😉
3. What is your favorite quote/saying?
- I have SO many! but right now my favorite is one that Nick tells me when I doubt things or myself or whatever it may be in life “With the Power to Believe, You Shall Receive” it basically means manifest whatever you dream, if you put your mind and ability to something than you can make anything happen if you want it bad enough!
4. Do you have any pets? If so, what kind/how many?
- I have to pupperz full of SO much energy it’s insane! Kooper a Jack Russell Terrier and Kushie-mon a Jack Russell Terrier mixed with Chihuahua
5. What characteristic do you think is your best quality?
- I am a super sweet person, If you are nice to me then I am nice to you 😉
6. Who is your favorite musician/band?
- Does it have to be a new band or does a good oldie favorite count? That would be Back Street Boys… a recent band… not really a fan of the bands that are out there right now…
7. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
- In the past I would have said the beach somewhere but now I’m pretty content where I live in MN
8. What is your favorite meal?
- Chocolate! Wait food… definitely Pasta! 😉
9. If there was a movie being made about your life, which actress would portray you?
- Probably Singer/actress Ashlee Simpson (we have similar facial features)
10. If you could have any job, what would it be?
- Blogger (mostly food but I plan to include meditation,yoga and lifestyle things as well)
11. What is your favorite season?
- SUMMER!
These are the people I nominate if they wish to participate!
Here is some extra info about this award
Basically answer these same questions and provide 11 random facts about yourself!
Then nominate a couple people you think would like to participate!
*Tash from TeaLightSky
She makes the most mouth watering desserts like her no-bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars I mean just take a look at that dessert and tell me you didn't fall in love with it! ... you can't because you totally loved it! 😉
*Catalina from Shades of Pink
I love that she has great tips about making baby food and I am totally obsessed with her most recent dessert recipe Chocolate Coconut Crunchy Bites
*Stacey from Bake. Eat. Repeat
I love her blog she has a lot of super fun treats I absolutely love her Rainbow Swirl Cookies! they are super pretty and you'll love them!
*Laura from Raise Your Garden
she has so many great tips I love her post Build a Cheap Raised Bed From Pallets for your garden! I totally want to try this at some point!
Tash
No way Michele! You are the sweetest! Thanks so much for the nomination and my mini bio! 😉
We sound so similar haha, I had to blink a few times to make sure that this wasn't something I had written myself! Hi5 on the ex-perfectionism. I also have to keep my life as simple as possible to stop the freaking out! This was so fun to read . I got a Liebster award over the summer but I will try and write up another one when life has calmed down a little 🙂 Thanks so much again, this was the best way to start my day! Have a lovely week chica x
tworaspberries
right! why do we make some things in life so complicated when they don't need to be?! ... thanks so much Tash you have a great week too! 😉
Love CompassionateLee
I am a new reader, so I enjoyed getting to know you in this post. I am a freeze baby as well (my hands and feet are always cold)! Happy Wednesday, Michele 🙂
http://www.lovecompassionatelee.com/
tworaspberries
I know, I will literally sit in front of the heater! lol I'm so glad you liked it 😉 have a beautiful week!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
What a great post, Michele! It was so fun to learn more about you and your blog. I am always freezing too, which is why I question everyday why I live in the midwest and not in the south where it's warm! 🙂 I also love to stay up late and am not a morning person at all!
tworaspberries
yay for people who like the night and don't like the mornings!!! I know why do we live where it's so cold?! thanks Gayle! 😉 have a super great rest of your week!
Mir
I hate to freeze too, Michele! My long-term plan is to head to the heat when my kids grow up. No more winter!
Loved hearing all about you!
tworaspberries
😉 me too I would love to move to Florida, Arizona, or maybe Hawaii but it kind freaks me out being surrounded by THAT much water! 😉 thanks Mir!
Laura
Ohhhh thanks so much for nominating me Michelle, I would love to participate!! And thanks for the awesome shout out about my little gardening blog =)
I can tell from your comments that your a super sweet person too, you always come off as so sincere and real. I've really enjoyed following your blog.....I read so many blogs too but also try to keep it simple. And I am a total list maker and cold person too, I always seem to have 2 fleeces on at once in my house (and we heat it to like 80 degrees because we have a wood burning stove). Hate scary stuff too and love Disney too!! No stress please =)
tworaspberries
right! I will totally be wearing sweatshirts, pants, socks and slippers and still be chilly... 😉 we sound SO similar Laura! and super cool I look forward to reading your post! yay!
Mira
Awesome post Michele, I was excited learning more about you! I hate being cold , too, which I aways am... Good luck with your blog and I can't wait to read more of your great blog!
tworaspberries
thanks so much Mira you rock! have a super great rest of your week 😉
Mary Frances
I do not like scary movies either 🙂 My imagination needs no help!
And haha chocolate is totally a meal. I've done it on more than once occasion ...
Congratulations Michele! Your dream job is quickly become a for real one!
tworaspberries
I know right! the imagination can do all the scary things on it's own! and great, I am totally glad you agree that chocolate is a meal 😉 thanks so much Mary 😉
Kelly @ Trial and Eater
Yay! I loved reading more about you Michele! I was always more of an NSYNC girl but I DID go to a Backstreet Boys concert last year for their comeback tour 🙂 I can tell that you are into positivity, etc. based on your personality. I have always been interested in the mind/body field and recently am focusing more on mindfulness in many ways. Anyway, so glad you participated!
tworaspberries
😉 I totally went to that concert last year too! actually I have went to all the BSB concerts, I guessing you went to the NKOTBSB one? it's kinda a thing I will probably never stop, even when I get older lol... 😉 thanks Kelly!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat.
Thanks Michelle! And thank you so much for your kind words about my blog! It was neat to read a little more about you today, and it was a pleasant surprise to see myself in there this morning! A nice complement to start my day! 🙂
Life is kind of crazy right now, so I can't guarantee I'll participate soon, but I will try to do so when I have more time! This looks like it might take a while to write up - and writing is not my favourite part about blogging! Thank you so much for thinking of me! Hope you have a great day! 🙂
tworaspberries
yeah it did take a lil while to write... and I totally agree the writing part isn't my favorite part either 😉 well I look forward to reading it in the future if you decide too! thanks Stacey 😉
Annie @Maebells
What a fun post! I loved learning more about you!
tworaspberries
thanks Annie! have a beautiful day!
~ Carmen ~
That's cool that you have a rib cage tattoo & of your own poem. That's double the coolness. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼ ☯
tworaspberries
thanks girl!
Valya @ Valya' s Taste of Home
It was great to get to know you little more. I'm night owl too. I love staying up late. Great post!
Manali @ CookWithManali
It was fun to learn more about you Michele! 🙂 and this reminds me that I have been nominated for this award too and I haven't started working on it yet! 😐
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
Such a fun post, loved learning more about you! Haha and chocolate could definitely be a meal 🙂