I must admit to being very lax in recent weeks about the kind nominations for awards that I have been gifted. I did apologise at the time, but I have cleared my decks for the time being and felt like a little light-hearted escapism with this award from the lovely author and blogger – Judith Barrow : https://judithbarrowblog.com/2017/09/18/award-the-miranda-sings-awardmondayblogs/
and: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Judith-Barrow/e/B0043RZJV6
This award is very self-indulgent as it is about us… a chance to state proudly what we love about ourselves without fear of sounding narcissistic (well just a little perhaps.. oh go on then… a lot). Judith had some terrific items on her list including the fact that she survived cancer.. now that is something that is definitely worth loving about yourself.
Here are the rules of the award...
- Announce your win with a post, and link the blogger who nominated you.
- Include the featured image on your blog post.
- Nominate 10 bloggers (or as many as you can think of) and link your awardees in the post.
- List 7 things you love about yourself. (This can be about your appearance, your personality, your achievements, etc.)
Don’t use negative connotation (i.e. Don’t say things like – “I’m prettier than an average person.” or “People have told me I’m smart.” You are pretty. You are smart.)
7 Things I Love About Myself
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- I can sing. ( I thought appropriate to mention first since it is the Miranda Sings Award) From an early age… I mean from around five years old I could rattle off some of the noted musicals of the day.. Not necessarily word perfect since apparently I am Just A Cock Eyed Octopus (from South Pacific so made sense to me at the time) but I could do a mean Bali Hai and Bloody Mary (the song not the drink). I have done Karaoke in a number of gin joints around the world and once gigged during a riot with an Italian three piece (band not suit). A story for another day!
- I can swear in 5 languages. You might think that this is not lovable but when you are alone, and something goes terribly wrong, and there is nobody else to blame, some well chosen expletives can be very satisfying. I also happen to use quite frequently in the car when driving. This is much to the surprise of hitchhikers who think they have been picked up by a rather nice white-haired pensioner! This is where being able to swear in five languages comes in very handy, as they are usually impressed, and think I am just showing off my linguistic abilities.
- I love being tall. I am nearly six feet tall and there are some downsides, but there are more things that I love. I have long legs and even when chubby look good in jeans. I can wear full length skirts mid-calf with boots in the winter. I can see over the heads of crowds, which is very useful when you are waiting for someone at the airport and when I want to catch the eye of my husband (also tall) at a party and it is time to go! And I can reach the items on the top shelves of almost every supermarket.
- I love making people laugh. There is nothing gives me greater pleasure than hear others laugh, at me or with me, I don’t really care. I used humour growing up in various countries and all the different schools I went to, and it is really hard to bully the newbie, who laughs at themselves and makes you laugh too. It is about not being a victim, and humour can be a powerful tool for good. The Irish have always been good at telling jokes about themselves, and this is why, even in the remote Himalayas at the highest airport in the world, there is an Irish Bar.. The Irish have invaded every country in the world with humour, some good ale and a welcome to everyone. Of course a fight does break out sometimes in the process but hey… its Saturday night isn’t it?
- I love that I have been able to spend the last 20 years helping others achieve a healthier lifestyle after reclaiming my own. Being 150kilos or 330lbs is no fun and even though I am three stone off my lowest weight (and working on it) I am healthier now than when I was 44. This is probably one of my proudest achievements and also getting my diploma in nutritional therapy. I loved having my diet advisory centre and I still get notes from people who years later are pain free, at a healthy weight and are enjoying life more. Sometimes it is not just about weight loss but also the mental and emotional changes that occur. Increased self-esteem, the confidence to make changes at work and at home, and the fact that they are passing that message on to their family and friends. I retrained in my 40s so that I could indulge a passion of mine, but also have something that I would work at until I pass disgracefully through the gates of whichever place I end up.
- I love the fact that I have written books that have been enjoyed. As any author I have a dream or two about my writing and that one day I will see one or two of them on the silver screen.. But I am never happier when a reader tells me they have loved my book. Fantastic. And I hope to continue writing until I go through the gate mentioned above (if they let me in, if not I shall make my own arrangements.. I am a creative writer after all!).
- Finally and most importantly I love my luck in finding, and being found, by an amazing man who supports all of the above with his massively warm heart. I had a very shaky start with regards to love and marriage, and was happily free and single again when I met my husband. But within six weeks I was married to David and now 37 years later I have to say that I love my luck every day, and without it I could not do all of the above.
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At this point am supposed to nominate ten bloggers to continue the thread.. I know that some of these people will have been nominated in other posts in the awards, but I hope that they will accept their nominations as more evidence of my good luck in meeting them here. I know how busy everyone is so no pressure guys. Just know I love you…
There are some people that I love and respect on blogging breaks at the moment such as Tina Frisco and Jo Robinson, that I have not mentioned in the list but are in my heart just the same.
D.G. Kaye – Debby Gies: https://dgkayewriter.com/guest-featured-author-book-mj-mallon-curse-time/
Annette Rochelle Aben: https://annetterochelleaben.wordpress.com/2017/09/21/
Patricia Salamone: https://the-italian-thing.com/2017/09/20/finally/
Balroop Singh: https://balroop2013.wordpress.com/2017/09/16/how-to-pick-up-positive-vibes/
Mary Smith: http://www.marysmith.co.uk/
Paul Andruss: http://www.paul-andruss.com/thomas-the-rhymer-review-2/
Robbie Cheadle: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2017/09/20/st-johns-college-cambridge/
M.J. Mallon: https://mjmallon.com/2017/07/29/cover-reveal-the-curse-of-time-book-1-bloodstone/
Geoff Le Pard: https://geofflepard.com/2017/09/09/dead-flies-and-sherry-trifle-sequel-secondsequel/
Shehanne Moore: https://shehannemoore.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/the-bonnie-prince-the-edinburgh-greats-and-some-dudes/
Thanks for dropping by and have a stupendous day….. Sally.
Sally xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for this great post and for the nomination. I love your answers xxxx
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Thanks Shey.. great to have a bit of fun … and you are very welcome.. xxx
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Lots of lovely things about you xxxx
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I can’t wait to see what the Dudes come up with for this one, Shey.
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We will tell lots about ourselves…forget that Shey…
Love the dudes.
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Neither can I to be honest Robbie.. xxx
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We see we have whetted your appetite
Love
The dudes.
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Those are all great things to love about yourself, Sally.
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Thank you Darlene.. hugs xx
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Thank you for the nomination – I haven’t heard of this award before! Unfortunately, I usually clear the room if I sing, which is cause for much merriment! So lovely that you have found true love, adore that, so happy for you! xxx
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Thank you Marje.. and needed some light relief after the week … hugs xx
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Wonderful, Sally!
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Thank you Jennie.. xxx
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You’re welcome, Sally.
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Great post, Sally. You are one lucky, wonderful woman. Thanks for nominating me. Can I save it for a while until I finally get my new blog under way. It is going to happen soon 🙂
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Of course Mary.. as I said.. no pressure.. hugs xxx
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Gotta say, that being able to say that one loves ones self IS wonderful! I shall consider this and celebrate YOU in the meant time! ❤
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Thank you Annette.. and I know you have plenty to love yourself for..♥
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A fabulous post, Sally. I will have to put my thinking cap on. I got myself quite bogged down in a gingerbread Halloween house and a chocolate house prize this weekend. Feeling a tad worn out!
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Ahhh chocolate house… mm any tasting required!! Take your time and if you can fit in that would be great. hugs x
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Sal, I love all your answers. It’s not surprising with all you are that I love you back my friend. Thank you for once again extending the invite to me. I’m putting it in draft, and I will eventually get on it (maybe not this week). and as I also thanked Judith for including me, I’ll mention both of you when I get to it. ❤ xoxo
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Great Debby.. and looking forward to your answers. Funny how tough it is to list 7 things you love about yourself… hugs ♥
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No kidding! You did a stand up job. But I shall have to think long and hard for myself, lol. ❤
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Great answers Sally- a combination of your usual honesty and gentle humour! You are going to be a hard act to follow
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Ah…no everyone on that nomination list is a treasure and will be a treat to read.. xxxx
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So nice to know more about you Sally. Thanks for this fun post and the nomination. I would try to find seven things that I love about myself. It could have been easier if you had asked what I love about others. 🙂
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Thanks Balroop.. and I know what you mean but I am sure there are far more than seven things that others love about you.. start there.. hugs xx
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Thank you for sharing Adele.. hugs xx
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Hugs to you too, Sally xxx
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Thanks Shey for a very entertaining and satisfying response.. hugs ♥
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Isn’t it sad that any one of us could probably come up with a list of 7 things we wished we could change about ourselves, yet struggle when asked to own our good qualities.
LOVED reading what you came up with, Sally – good job. (5 languages, huh? Which ones – the languages, not the swear words). 🙂
xx,
mgh
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Thanks Madeline.. English, French, Spanish, Afrikaans and German (the handful of words that I know in German are all swear words). It was a fun exercise.. now to get into the jeans! hugs xx
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I’m impressed – I can only swear in English, but my vocabulary there is vast. 🙂
As for getting into the jeans – that’s why I adore leggings!
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mgh
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I cannot remember the last time I wore anthing with a waistband, zips and buttons! xxx
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I do wear them from time to time – but I much prefer the comfort of my leggings.
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mgh
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I love swearing in other languages. Firstly, wow to losing weight in a positive way. And a bigger wow for your marriage and believing in love.
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Thank you Tandy… and looking forward to another 37 years.. that will take us to just over 100 years old… he will need a medal by then. xx
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