June 5, 2019
Some super cool bloggers nominated me for Sunshine awards. Itās an honor. Thank you. Iāve enjoyed getting to you know you all more as weāve shared our posts and thoughts and laughs. Hmmm…writing an acceptance speech is different….not something Iām used to…and Iāve been rather teary-eyed lately. (O menopause take me, Iām waiting!)
Teary in a good way. After the pain, the relief. And what a relief!
Why did I start blogging?
Well, it was clear to me back-up singer for Motley Crue wasnāt going to happen. (Although that is still a fantasy). There was a splinter in my thumb that needed to come out…and the caterpillar compelled me. Ok, ok…I started blogging because I was a total mess and needed a place to put my life in order; to give purpose to the suffering I experienced growing up, and make it art. Art needs sharing lest it becomes stagnant.
Thanks to all the WordPress team for making this platform available! Besides a few minor annoyancesāitās super cool and you all do a great job!
How do I want to be remembered when I die?
āA ray of sunshineā
On a dark and stormy day;
After the storms pass. Thanks for this, Rachel!
But more likely I will be remembered as the one who didn’t follow rules so well…
Three books that every man should read?
The Art of Seduction by Robert Green
Danteās Divine Comedy
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is multiāgoes with everything.
This is where it gets interesting. This is a list of awesome bloggers in no particular order who have either nominated meāor I would like to nominate. There is over lap. And I know I’ve forgotten some–sorry it’s not intentional–please add your name to the list! Check them outāeach has something unique to offer. And if you would like to participate–I ask you the same questions.
https://barbariangentlemen.wordpress.com/2019/05/11/sunshine-blogger-award-nomination/
https://abkstories.com/2019/06/04/on-rejection-tuesday-thoughts/
http://stevescountry.com/2019/06/05/time-for-a-poem/
http://positivesideofcoin.com/2019/05/28/the-gift-from-universe/
https://themythofprometheus.wordpress.com/2019/06/05/on-happiness-harmony-and-joy/
https://inmindandout.home.blog/2019/06/03/a-gaze-he-had-to-meet/
https://bigskybuckeye.com/2019/05/31/grandpas-doughnuts/
https://sapphire-sky-com.home.blog/2019/06/03/depicting-daylight/
http://hearttokens.home.blog/2019/06/02/we-are-saved-by-a-stumbling-savior/
http://shadowsofrinum.com/2019/06/06/political-games/
https://happinessbetweentails.com/
https://charlotteannrobinson.com/
https://poetryfromtheinkwell.wordpress.com/
http://indianeskitchen.com/2019/06/05/no-knead-garlic-knots/
https://orkidedatter.wordpress.com/2019/06/05/wrecked-soul/
http://barbaraglake.com/2019/06/02/hurricane-reblogged/
http://whatwordsmaycome.com/2019/06/05/beauty-a-haiku/
https://ogaziestheory.wordpress.com/2019/06/05/6-ways-you-can-look-fresh-without-make-up/
http://porngirl.blog/2019/06/04/heart-intelligence-spiritual-iq/
https://mtaggartwriter.wordpress.com/2019/06/02/poem-hope
http://nour7.home.blog/2019/05/29/i-am-ageless-i-am-sly/
http://violetslentz.home.blog/2019/05/31/not-my-god/
https://leoladurant.com/2019/06/04/why-i-felt-truly-blessed-this-spring/
http://blokenenglish.ca/2019/06/03/embrace-your-chaos/
Well folks, summer break is here and I’m ready to dive into Dante. Take care and be well! See you soon…
With love and gratitude,
NZain š
Love this!!!! Did you know that the āDivina Comediaā is probably my favourite book?!?!?
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Do you know the movie āAnna Chaotica?ā
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I donāt! But now I feel like I ought to check it out!!
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Do. š
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Congratulation, I enjoy reading itā¤ļø you are so sweet, but I feel honored and I am speechlees, because you nominated meā¤ļøThank you so much my friend.
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I know I am getting myself into troubleācause I know Iām forgetting someone! š
Lillian, I wish you a beautiful summer sun and hope to see you again soon…be well, my friend. š»
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You have a beautiful soul with a heart of goldā¤ļøTake care.
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š„° thank you Lillianāthen I am in good company. Be well. See you soon…
With love and gratitude, Nina š
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Thank you for sharing kind thoughts my way. It was totally unexpected. By the way, I have read Gary Chapman’s “The Five Love Languages.”
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Itās a really good insightful book. You are welcome, Sirākind thoughts for sure. š
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You are the sunshine.
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Nice way to end up before your summer vacation, hope it’s not all summer! But, hey, if you need it take it and enjoy an enjoyable summer Nina! And Congratulations, great answers too!šššŗ
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Thank you, Steve. I sure do appreciate that. Yeah feels like school is finished for the semester. Haha! You know I wonāt stay too long gone…
Enjoy your vacation too. š§āāļøš„°ššš¦š©āš¾š»
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Thanks so much Nina! Hope you have a great time! I will be gone for 10 days starting June 17, though I might post once or twice during that time.ššš“š¤øāāļøššø
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Woohoo! Palm trees and cartwheels!!! Love it! Yes, we will be out of internet rangeābut I plan to have my camera with me and muddy knees…
I look forward to reconnecting with you and Muffin and sharing āwhat I did on my summer vacationā. Did you have to write those papers in school? Uhhhggāback then it nearly killed me. Haha! Have a great time where ever you are….šš»š„°š„³š¦š§āāļøš©āš¾š»šā¤ļø
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Thanks so much Nina! Hope you will have a wonderful summer! Just think of all the poems you will miss.šYep, I remember having to write those papers at school, it was okay some summers, but sometimes we didn’t go anywhere, then what to write? All I can say right now is there will be palm trees and nice and warm! And a place I have never been before which is an added bonus. Guess we will both have stories to share, though I might save mine for a winter series just so I don’t always have to talk about cold and snow! Enjoy!ššš“š·š„³And I get to celebrate my birthday there too!ššš„³
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Happy birthday then! I wish you safe travels and lots of warm. We are going somewhere cooler…
Keep writing! I look forward to reconnecting with you when we both get back. Muffin is going to miss you. ššā¤ļø
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Yes, leaving Muffin was a hard decision but at least she really likes her kitty sitter, so that made things a bit easier. I might have to watch my feet when I come home though!šš¹Thanks for the birthday wishes!š
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Congratulations, I enjoy reading it, thank you for nominations. Have a wonderful day ahead ššššŗ
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š„°thanks Anjali for reading. And you are sincerely welcome šš»
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I like that idea!āto be remembered as a ray of sunshine! Reminds me of a little childrenās song, āJesus Wants Me as a Sunbeam.āšš It was good to get to know you better Ninaš
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š„° yeah! I loved all the childrenās songs we learned āthis little light of mine…ā. Itās good to know you as well Renee. My heart is full of gratitude for all the super cool people Iāve met here and all exchanges of ideas. Iām ready to let this go now…but Iāll be back…šš»ššš¦ with love and more gratitude, Nina.
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Iāve met and continue to meet some very wonderful people here! And the writing part is cool, too! A breath of fresh air from Facebook. Way different! I got in it a little yesterday and the first post I saw was so horribly negative! I just canāt deal with it right now not! Hope your summer vacation is memorable and makes you happy! š¤
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Yes! Agreed.
I feel for those who are negative. A horrible state of mind. More negativity wonāt help. Ah well. Other places to direct our attention.
Thank you for the well wishes. Yeah. A little holiday to re-inspire…
I look forward to reconnecting with you soon, Renee!šš
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Congratulations NZ! The art of seduction sounds interesting. I’ll definitely look into it.
Cheers to you! šø
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It is totally worth the read! Given to me by my male friend at just the right momentālife changing.
Thanks Mr. A for all your support, insights and conversation. Iāve enjoyed all of it! And as for your blogāI just want to see you becoming and sharing exactly who you already areāa true gentleman! Keep up the great work and I will see you when I return from summer holiday.
With love and gratitude, Nina š
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Oh, thank you!
Enjoy your holiday Nina, be safe!
Cheers! šø
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Thanks, Mr. A š and you are most welcome šš»
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Well, you are a ray of sunshine. And I love your use of poetry as an art to express yourself. Youāre an inspiration!! Thanks for the nomination, you know the chance of me actually taking up the challenge is kinda small but it doesnāt mean I love you less, I just never know what to say to the questions!!
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I totally understandāand I love the honesty! Itās funny, we can write all day long, but then it comes to answering questionsāand I sit and stare, blank. Type, delete, type, delete more….and I stress moreācause I donāt want to leave anyone out! Ahhh…..and Iām not so good at following rules….but I do like these questions. Thoughtful. š thank you, Rachel for all the encouragement and inspiration…Iāll be back soon. With love and gratitude, your friend Nina a.k.a Ray š
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don’t know whether my comment will appear… if it does, I will have to write another one with more detail … discouraged writing this… thanks for having me in mind
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No noādonāt be discouraged!! You are here! Write more detail, my friend….
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Thanks a lot NZain for this! I’ve been reading that you’ll leaving for a while…what? When? How? I’m confused š What’s happening, exactly?
Anyways, congrats. I’m not sure I spread positivity but you sure do, particularly from the smiles that I get when reading your posts š
P.s.am I the only one the sings “You’re my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy…” when reading these posts? ššš
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Your not the only one! Love that little song, too! š š
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Teeheeānow we are all going to be singingš I am grinning ear to ear…
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Weāre to make a ājoyfulā noise, but my joyful noise may not sound so good too other people! Bahaha! šš š
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Sorry, my phone changed the spelling on several words I see…š¤·āāļø
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No worriesāif it did-only you knowš
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Oh yeah? Too bad for them right? Make all the joyful sounds you like. And if they complaināmake more. Haha! š„³
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šš Thanks for making me laugh girl! š
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Yay! It worked š
This is exactly how I want to be remembered šš¦š.
Iām giggling cause Iāve been singing away like a four year old while doing my chores….
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Iām glad you are feeling joy! š¤
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š„° haha! I think we probably sing this and in the little kid voiceāonly no one admits it.
You are most welcomeāand yes, death rebirthāthe caterpillar has to die for the butterfly to emerge. I started out on this project to tell my story of childhood emotional abuse. Done. Now, itās time to move on to something new. So, we are taking a summer holiday.
But, donāt worryāGod willing, Iāll be back. And we will share some more smiles and laughs. Iām glad these posts make you smile! Smiling is beautiful.
You arenāt sure you spread positivity? Hmmm. Doubting? Is it negativity you spread? Then answer the questions (if you like) and let me know if you are still unsure.
Keep writing, Nour Lee and I will too. See you soon…
With love and gratitude, Nina šš»
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Thank you so so much!! Its an honor, truly. š
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š„° itās truly been an honor to read your thoughts. I look forward to reconnecting with you soon…
But now…into the Inferno I go…
With love and gratitude, Nina š
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Sorry I missed this post somehow! Glad you decided to blog so we have the chance to know you and Iām sure you will be remembered as Ray of sunshine š
Appreciate the shoutout and appreciation and will answer the questions for sure šš
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Yay! Thank you for your support and sweet friendship. Itās been good getting to know you too! š¦šš
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Sorry for being late and thank you againšš
https://huguetteantoun.com/2019/07/15/sunshine-blogger-award-10th-nomination/
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Aw never be sorry! I just read and commented on your post. #10! Woohoo!!! Enjoy the sunshine! āļøšāļø
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Thank you dear so kind of you ššš
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