Liebster Award!!
We know the Internet by many names and faces. It is a monetary predator, a thief of time, and yet a builder of bonds across streets and nations. For me, the Internet - this blog - has been a source of more support than I ever imagined.
My latest Internet blessing appeared last night when Amber, whose positive posts about food, exercise and life always brighten my day, commented on my blog. I love comments, but my heart danced the jitterbug when I read that Amber nominated me for the Liebster Award !
With a few clicks of my mouse, I learned that the Liebster Award is basically an online hybrid between send-this-email-to-eight-people-or-else and "tag" from elementary school. Except one hundred times better. The rules are simple.
1. You have to link back to the person who nominated you
2. You have to answer the 10 Liebster questions given to you from that person
3. You have to nominate 10 bloggers (with a small following)
4. You have to form (and answer, if you want) 10 questions for those bloggers
5. You have to tell your 10 nominees the great news!
Five rules, ten people, and 100% fun! Thanks to Amber for including me in the fun!
My Answers
1. Why did making a decision to begin running a blog?
When did I decide? I can't help but laugh. Even though my fingers type the posts, I consider myself a passive author. The real creator and decider of this blog is life, particularly celiac disease's surprise appearance in it.
I was diagnosed the week of my senior prom and amidst of the confusion, frustration and anxiety involved with surviving puberty without help from Papa John's pizza , I wanted to know that I wasn't alone. More than that, I wanted to give my dietary demon a purpose (besides driving me crazy!).
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| Prom marked the beginning of a new undertaking... |
Last July, I wandered into the world of blogging, social media and baring my soul (and stomach) for all to read. And I don't regret it one bit.
2. What is your favourite type of exercising?
I love everything except softball (I can't hit that ball to save my life - especially when people are chanting "Casey at bat"), but my favorite is definitely running and soccer. I'm banned from the track for the moment with a strained IT Band (email me for a full rant), though, so right now I'm really into biking, Pilates and weight lifting!
3. What is the one issue you can devour normal and never get unwell of?
Banana ice cream! It's the only thing I've found close to ice cream that is gluten free, dairy free and tummy-friendly.
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| A delicious berry concoction! |
Banana ice cream is my go-to post workout treat and whether I eat it plain, berry-flavored or infused with nut butters, I'm always happy. My little blender...not so much...
4. Share an abnormal ingesting addiction/food mixture you love, but others just do not get.
I'm super picky on how I like certain vegetables cooked! I didn't realize this until I started eating in the college cafeteria. I like carrots, but roasted not steamed. I love squash and zucchini, but they had better be raw. Mushrooms? The other way around or they can stay in the ground. My friends laugh, but they happily eat my unwanted portion just the same!
5. Have you usually been into fitness? If not, while did you start?
My dad is a Marine, so fitness has always been a part of my household (from example - he didn't make us do push ups each morning like in the movies). My soccer obsession started in middle school and hasn't stopped.
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| My preferred soccer image?Ever! |
When I started going running with my dad, though, I realized how strong working out made me feel. And so began my exercise addiction...
6. Instagram or twitter? Why?
Instagram! Even though my Instagram feed gives me a drooling complex, I love getting inspiration for more gluten free goodies and talking to the amazing people who make them!
7. What is your go-to mantra while you want some idea?
"Do your best and that's all you can do." My mom motivated my sister and I through high school with this quote and it was my best friend during high-stress papers, projects and puberty. When college or celiac crud fills my calendar, I like to repeat it under my breath to remind myself that the goal is doing my best, not doing the best.
8. If you were a crayon, what shade could you be and why?
I think I would be light blue because of itsversatility! Light blue can be the sky, a tear falling down someone's face or a baby blue jay just starting to spread its wings. I hope that I can be just as universal yetpersonal to everyone I meet (online or off!).
9. Favorite way to interrupt a sweat?
Running! Any form, any time, any place!
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| The going for walks trails at my school! |
10. What is the only aspect you can not be with out while heading to the gym or starting a exercising?
A distraction. It can be my I-pod, a TV, or a great friend, but I need someone to keep my mind engaged as I put all of my focus on my body. Lately, I've been devouring Netflix while doing my pilates and I can't wait to jam to some Shakira songs when I start running again!
My Nominees
(I'm bad at determining whether a blog has a "small following" or not, so I just chose 10 blogs that make me smile! Most are celiac/gluten free related, but some are fitness, and others positivity. Keep up the awesome work!)
My Questions
1. What motivates you to write/weblog?
2. If you could best devour three meals for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Three. What's the story behind your weblog name?
Four. What is something you discovered recently?
5. Describe your best Saturday.
6. What is the fine meal/snack you've got eaten recently?
7. What is your preferred weblog put up up to now?
Eight. Do you have a hidden expertise? What is it?
9. What's the maximum interesting comment/e mail you've got gotten from your weblog?
10. If you may pass everywhere for free, where would it not be?
The Internet (and the blogging community it houses) is anamazing place. I'm honored to participate in the Liebster Award and to pass along the fun to 10 others. Thanks again, Amber, for this opportunity and support! And to the bloggers I nominated (and all the ones I couldn't fit into the list), have fun. You deserve it!
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| Blogs are like flavored M&Ms - |
it's hard to pick a favorite!
Do you have any favorite bloggers? What answers would you give to any of these questions? Comment below!
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