I just have to say thank you for three more awards which some have sat patiently waiting while others flew in only recently.. I have still a very special award which I will share later with you, As I perhaps need to post this on its own… You may have to bare with me on letting you all know who has been nominated. And you will have to forgive the length of this post also but I thought I would try to do them all in one post.
I so dislike this next bit of having to choose.. But I am going to try this time and stick with the rules, so while some of you will be delighted others may be disappointed. No slight intended, for ALL your blogs bring me Joy and light up my life as I read your many topics and posts. Ok so here goes !
Thank you to oawritingspoemspaintings For this generous nomination back in October. Its taken until now to gather my thoughts together and pass them on..
So the rules of this award are the following:
1) Use the logo above in the post.
2) Link to whoever nominated you.
3) Write ten pieces of information about yourself.
4) Nominate ten fellow bloggers “who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogsphere.”
5) Leave a comment on the nominees’ blogs to tell them of the award.
- OK ten things you would think would be easy.. lets see,
- 1, I failed my11plus exam aged 11.
- 2, that same year I won a village art prize for my painting of a biblical scene.
- 3, I learned to ride a horse aged 12, but still never learnt how to ride a bicycle.
- 4,I didn’t learn to swim until the age of 13.
- 5, I left school age Fifteen.
- 6, I started Work one week after leaving school in a Textile factory, where I stayed until I got married and left the area.
- 7, I sang in the school Choir, and got a music prize when I was in my last year at school..
- 8, I am the eldest of 5 siblings.
- 9, I used to make my own dresses, skirts, blouses, and my daughters dresses when she was very young.
- 10,I believe if we put our mind to it, we can achieve and do anything, I have learnt how to sew, knit, crochet, paint, decorate, garden, cook and master a computer, all through trial and error… There is no such word as can’t if you try!
Nominees Are..
- http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/ For bringing Sunshine and humour among his News items he shares of events around the world. Shaun Scottish humour smiles through his pain, And I thank Shaun for other award nominations which have been past on.
- http://hanukahthescribe.wordpress.com/ David’s blog writings have a spiritual twists and his beautiful writings and poems are truly inspiring as they ask you to think beyond the self..
- http://julienmatei.com/ at Mirrors of Encounters. Julien helps us wake us up to ourselves as his often short one liners make us think deeper into the meaning of our lives as we look at our reflections!
- http://hrexach.wordpress.com/ Dr Rex uses her blog to post her thoughts and reblog posts with topics we should all be concerned with.
- http://oxherderzen.wordpress.com/ Here you will find many insightful posts about Zen Buddhism along with his own photo’s
- http://jacksjottings.wordpress.com/ Jack you will love.. His blog line says ‘Try even if you fail, but never fail to try.. Jacks unique blog brings you not only the Australian Sunshine, but his smile and posts light up my days I am sure they will light up yours.
- http://marinakanavaki.com/ always brings Sunshine with her wonderful art and music.. check out her blog and allow the Sunshine in
- http://adamsart.wordpress.com/ Debs art is unique as she gifts us with her digital art creations which leave many a smile upon my face.. You will not come away without a smile I promise you.
- http://endlesslightandlove.com/ Mark whose posts bring upliftment and insights about his own Spiritual journey with many enlightening posts.
10. http://artevolutions.wordpress.com/ Lizzie is another artist with creative flare, she links her artwork with soul messages… a must see blog and those who feel creative can join in the fun..
Link to this award http://oawritingspoemspaintings.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/nomination-for-the-sunshine-award/
Keep Scrolling more to come
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Thank you to Shaun for the first of these Blog awards over at
http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/
http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/the-blog-of-the-year-award-2013-number-5-for-me/
The rules for this Award are
1-Select the blog(s) you think deserve the Blog Of The Year 2013 Award.
2-Write a blog post and tell us about the blog(s) you have chosen- there are no minimum or maximum number of blogs required- and ‘present’ the blog(s) with their award.
3-Let the blog(s) that you have chosen know that you have given them this award and share the instructions with them- (please don’t alter the instructions or the badges!)
4-Come over and say hello to the originator of the Blog Of The Year 2013 Award via this link:http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/blog-awards-2-/blog-of-the-year-2013-award/
5-You can now also join the Blog Of The Year Award Facebook Page. Click the link here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlogoftheYear
Share your blog posts with an even wider audience!
6-And as a winner of the award- please add a link back to the blog that presented you with this award-and then proudly display the award on your blog- and start collecting stars!
So There are a few Blogs I enjoy which I think deserve award which are the following. I have picked out 5 for Blog of the Year Award….. But I could have picked out many more… If time would Allow I would mention you all as I love each and every blog I visit…
Thank YOU! for Making my 2013 such an enjoyable year..
- http://living-simply-free.com/ I have chosen Lois’s blog of the year because it is so full of great finds and eco friendly saving ideas, as she recycles some amazing finds as she restores what other have thrown away.. Her Friday Favourites is a must see on its own as she brings together interesting’s ideas and posts links she has visited over the week.. Lois you deserve this Blog of the Year 2013 As you inspire us to live simply respecting Nature and our environment.
- http://poeticparfait.com/ Christy’s Poetic Parfait is a blog well worth the visit. She has recently published a book of her poems Called Pathways to Illumination. Christy is a special Lady ..
- http://ladybluerose.wordpress.com/ Maryrose’s poetry has to be read to understand her unique ability in capturing our Imagination and Magical wisdom of connection to the Universe, Love, and Nature.. I go there to unwind as I read her beautiful words..
- http://tonningsen.wordpress.com/ Eric’s Blog was a wonderful find, even though I have not followed him for long, his inspiring posts realign us to what really matters in life..
- http://zendictive.wordpress.com/ Zendictive is full of Wisdom, I have been fortunate in following some wise and wonderful Zen stories here upon my friend blog..
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And Lastly Thank you to Mike from Eye Dancers for his award too on Blog of the Year award which means I have collected 2 nominations and so 2 stars and can now proudly show this award. Mike site is a site devoted to the Young Adult sci-fi/fantasy novel The Eye-Dancers. Thank you Mike for allowing me to now pick up Two Stars…
The above rules apply…. and I am going to pass onto 3 more wonderful Blogs.
Link to award: http://eyedancers.wordpress.com/2013/11/27/some-of-my-favorite-things-blogs-or-the-blog-of-the-year-award-2013/
- http://rumpydog.com/ Rumpy, is an Alaskan Malamute. And his Mum/Mom/Jen does some fantastic work with animal rescue and is committed to animal welfare. Rumpy lives with DeDe , and June Buggie the Cat who can be very vocal…. So I would love you to go visit them and give them your support…
- http://zitroneblog.wordpress.com/ Gislinde is my special German Friend, she has been following me and I her for some time, and you will be delighted with her wonderful and colourful blog…
- http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/ Extinction Protocol keeps us informed with the many environmental things which are happening around our world.. Such as Volcanic activities, weather and other informative information..
So Thank you so much to those who have nominated Me.. And enjoy your Day and weekend…
Much Love and Gratitude
~And Thank you for reading~
Sue
Dec 07, 2013 @ 19:50:39
Don’t care much about awards … but love your post, sister of mine … love you … hope we can meet some day …
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Dec 07, 2013 @ 19:58:01
Wouldnt that be great! 🙂 xxxxx Much love back to you too 🙂 xxxx
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Dec 07, 2013 @ 21:05:05
Danke liebe Sue wünsche dir noch eine gute Nacht liebe Grüße und einen schönen Advent Morgen Grüße und Freundschaft..
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:26:32
Sie sind herzlich eingeladen Gislinde, ich hoffe du diese Auszeichnung xox Liebe, Sie akzeptiert xox
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Dec 07, 2013 @ 21:07:07
I am so glad you’ve accepted this award and loved reading the answers that gives me an idea of who you are…
I ride a bicycle but my fervent dream is to ride and own a horse 😉 (I understand and accept this belongs to the dream category) I enjoy the way you embrace life with courage… you truly deserve this award!
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:25:13
OAWPP, glad you enjoyed reading, and never give up on your dream, you can still ride a horse, I never owned one, just pestered my Dad to give me riding lessons as growing up in the country village many of my friends were farmers children who owned horses… I would tag along waiting for them to allow me to ride 🙂 LOL, but wished I had the courage to learn to ride a bike, as I would have enjoyed joining my hubby and children… But my nerve failed as I fell off age 7 as I tried riding a boys bike and came unstuck LOL.. 🙂 Many thanks 🙂 and sorry for the delay in replying as I have not been on WP for a few days 🙂
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:40:27
Don’t worry! I absolutely love your replies & don’t care about delays 🙂
My daughter had a similar experience & blocked herself till today but she definitely wants to change that… all you need is to take a nice crispy Sunday afternoon & by the end of it you’ll be on two wheels 😉
I used to bike so well at fourteen I could let go of my hands and guide it solely with my feet on the pedals… today, I’d never dare to be so careless but youth comes along with dare, freedom & carefree as can be 🙂
I have so many things I’d like to do that the horse is one of…
I’ll wait till the household calms down, my youngest is fourteen 🙂
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:45:34
I can fully appreciate a teenage household,, Oh the joys! so pleased that My Youngest is now 36 🙂 LOL 🙂 Yes we Dare do so much when younger.. My granddaughter who has just turned 3 is fearless! 🙂 Thank you so much for that lovely reply 🙂 xxx
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Dec 07, 2013 @ 21:31:34
Well done on the awards, Sue, and well deserved!
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:18:14
Tom, thank you most kindly, I did call by your blog, but saw you were an award free zone, mores the pity….:-)
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Dec 07, 2013 @ 21:40:49
Sue, you deserve each and every one of these awards. I don’t know what to say, thank you for such lovely words about me and my blog in your nomination of Living Simply Free. You have included me in some amazing company.
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:12:40
Lois you are most welcome, time it seems is beating me at the present, I hope you are well? as I have not been on WP in a couple of days.. You are most deserving and I hope you have found a few more interesting sites as you browse around.. Love and Hugs back.. Sue xox
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Dec 07, 2013 @ 22:00:22
So well deserved award, my dear Sue! Congratulations and thank you so much for nominating me too! I am honored! More importantly, thank you for your kind and beautiful words. Your friendship means a lot! Hugs and love! 🙂 xxxx
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:10:49
You are welcome Marina, and likewise in knowing you, Life is at the moment quite hectic as we all of us prepare for the holidays.. So forgive the late reply as I catch up with myself 🙂 Big hugs back xox
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Dec 07, 2013 @ 22:47:43
If anyone deserves this award, you do, Sue!…congrats!
Thank you for your kind words on you recent visit to my blog. Needless to say, your words warmed my heart.
Thank you for thinking of me when you passed this award on.
Your the best, Sue, and mean so much to me.
Love and hugs xoxo
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:09:11
Deb, thank you for those warm-hearted words also Deb, and your wonderful artistic gifts bring me many smiles and you are most deserving 🙂 Hugs back xox
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Dec 07, 2013 @ 23:59:28
Congratulations on all your rewards! You are of course very deserving of such blessings! 🙂 x
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:07:37
Awww, thank you Wolfie, big shaky paws to you, Your support is so very much appreciated 🙂 Thank you xox Hugs Sue
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Dec 08, 2013 @ 00:26:37
Greatly deserved! And love posts like these because it’s an easier way to find new bloggy friends!! 😀
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:05:33
Thank you Shree, as you can see I am on my catch up mode again… Many thanks for your encouragement, I hope you found a few more worth visiting 🙂 among the lists Shree 🙂 xxx
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Dec 08, 2013 @ 01:47:22
congrats on the awards and the 444 followers, yes!
PS, check your email for a nice surprise 🙂
love, Linda
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 19:03:30
The surprise was Brilliant and wonderfully accurate my friend 🙂 Love and Hugs Sue x
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Dec 08, 2013 @ 05:27:54
Congrats AGAIN Sue! By gee, these awards keep you busy :). What I like about you though, is you accept them with much integrity.
Love the picture of your carrot cake, rh side. Carrot cake, and Blackforest cake, are my FAVOURITES.
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:56:11
LOL, about the Carrot Cake… the recipe is on here too 🙂 Thank you so much Noeleen, Yes awards take some putting together and often I have neglected and left so many in the past go by the way-side.. but I tried to make an effort this time around.. 🙂 thank you so much for taking the time to add your wonderful comments 🙂 xxx Big Hugs xxx
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Dec 08, 2013 @ 07:18:57
Congratulations hun, they are well deserved!!! 🙂
Merry Christmas and much love! 🙂
Prenin.
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:51:09
Prenin, thank you my good friend, Big hugs back 🙂
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Dec 08, 2013 @ 08:41:26
HAPPY 2 ADVENT………SINCERELY ANDREA:))BLESSED
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:49:47
Andrea, thank you kindly.. and wishing you love 🙂
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Dec 12, 2013 @ 14:36:14
**MANY HUGS**love SUE:))
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Dec 08, 2013 @ 09:00:28
Congratulations and well deserved 🙂
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:49:09
Thank you so much for adding your thoughts here QAL.. Lovely to see your comment… Love and Blessings 🙂 Sue
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Dec 08, 2013 @ 18:15:48
Congratulations everybody. There is an amazing amount of love passing through here…
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:46:35
Aww Oma thank you, yes there are some amazing people who visit and thank you too for adding YOUR love here.. Big hugs and hope you are enjoying getting ready for your first Christmas together in England with all your little ones.. 🙂 xxx
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Dec 08, 2013 @ 20:12:50
Well now DW…You go girl! Well done!!! More power to you. As you well know I just stopped doing them as they are very time consuming. Good for you…You deserve it big time. Hope you are staying warm over there. I am sure your granddaughter is getting excited about Santa 🙂 Have a happy and keep shining….VK xxoo
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:45:01
VK, thank you most kindly.. I am always slow on accepting awards and often acknowledge and never follow through as they can be so time consuming like you say… It took quite a while to put these together.. .. I had a wonderful time with my Granddaughter on her birthday… and this year will be extra special as she at 3 now understands so much more.. Hope you are well too my friend. Love and Blessings and hope you too are warm, as I know the USA has had lots and lots of snow! xxx Love DW xx
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Dec 09, 2013 @ 13:55:40
Done and thank you again…
http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/the-sunshine-award-2/
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Dec 09, 2013 @ 15:18:04
You are more than welcome Shaun, 🙂
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Dec 09, 2013 @ 18:32:47
Serdeczne pozdrowienia z Warszawy
http://marciento.wordpress.com/2013/12/08/christmas-swieta-bozego-narodzenia/
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:38:16
Thank you Marko, wishing you well in Warsaw …
Mam nadzieję, że Ci się podoba w tym sezonie jak szybko zbliżając się do świąt Bożego Narodzenia …
Miłość i błogosławieństwo 🙂 Sue xxx
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Dec 09, 2013 @ 20:03:23
Congrats Sue.
You rightly deserve it 🙂 making a difference day after day in all our lives!
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:35:32
Awwww, thank you Ruchira, I so thank you, You too do so much to make us ‘Think’ as you give us your daily Mantra’s .. Love and Hugs back 🙂
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Dec 09, 2013 @ 20:13:52
That a way … and congrats for being recognized. …. Wanted to say Hi Sue!
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:34:30
Thank you Frank, I appreciate you stopping by as I know you have much upon your plate right now…. So thank you 🙂
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 21:24:46
My pleasure … just trying to get back into the swing of things.
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Dec 09, 2013 @ 21:22:23
Congratulations, Sue, on the well deserved recognition. Your written words serve to provoke thought and compassionate consideration. This, in part, beautifully accounts for your sizable and appreciating following!
Thank you for acknowledging my blog as one of your choices for Blog of the Year 2013. It is an honor to be selected from among so many passionate contributors to our WordPress community,
Peace to you at this special time of year and always.
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:33:37
You are welcome Eric, and thank you most kindly for those encouraging words….. 🙂 Sending you Peaceful Blessings ~Sue
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Dec 10, 2013 @ 01:19:23
Thank-you dear Sue for the beautiful award and for your stunning words! I am pleased to know you– and send you love that you so deserve xx Congrats to YOU for receiving all of these wonderful awards. I am so happy to know you xx
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:31:31
Likewise Christy, and thank you .. Love sent right back at you 🙂 xxx
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Dec 10, 2013 @ 08:02:18
Thank you Sue for including me in the awards.
I will look in on the other sites you have recommended.
I am busy traveling so I am sorry I will not have time to fulfil the requirements of the award.
Check on pommepal’s blog to see what I am up to.
We only carry the one pc and I like Pauline to keep her posts up to date.
May the force be with you Dreamwalker.
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 18:29:28
I will do that Jack, as I have been absent from WP myself a few days… And no worries at all over the award,, I just wanted to offer you the recognition as you bring your energy and Sunshine smiles and wisdom to your posts which bring me much delight 🙂 Thank YOU my friend.. and I will be sure to look in on Pauline very soon… x
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Dec 12, 2013 @ 00:01:33
We are back home on the Gold Coast after a week of sightseeing in Sydney.
Pauline will show some of the highlights.
The weather was perfect except as the plane approached the Coolangatta air port there was a tropical thunder storm but that was also fortunate for us as it circled for half an hour over the Gold Coast.
I took photos of Surfers Paradise showing all the familiar landmarks.
Pauline may like to use the photos in a post .
I think her blog is a real pleasure.
Hope you enjoy it Sue. 🙂
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Dec 12, 2013 @ 19:20:06
I am still doing my rounds and will be paying Pauline a visit this week 🙂 Glad you enjoyed your sightseeing even if the extended fly over was unexpected, It became a bonus .. Great 🙂
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Dec 11, 2013 @ 20:35:15
Bless you Sue for your beautiful heart which you truly should be awarded for…Just nipped by to wish you and yours a truly Happy Christmas from my heart to yours…Much love always…xxx Lynn xxx
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Dec 16, 2013 @ 21:04:17
Congratulations Sue! Your love and energy are so strong that we are all so inspired and blessed to connect with you:) Thank you for sharing awards very much appreciated and soon I should be able to share them and spread the energy:) Oh yeah I am almost forgetting season greetings…LOL 🙂
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Dec 16, 2013 @ 21:07:36
Lizzie, awwww thank you most kindly, and I am pleased to have shared them.. and hope you got the sisterhood one.. if not then its yours also.. I forget there was so many sisters to acknowledge.. 🙂 Hugs and Seasons Greetings back Lizzie xxx
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Dec 18, 2013 @ 20:03:52
Like you said on the previous blog post: born to be great. And great is what you are! So many lovely awards and I’m so thrilled that I’ve found you on this life journey. I had no idea that you left school at 15! WOW! You remind me of my amazing mom: with a high school education only, she’s managed to create and thrive in her own business. Here I am with the “education” and I sometimes wonder where my food will come from (I’m being a little dramatic for rhetorical effect, haha). But still…life. It’s an interesting game, and an interesting journey. CONGRATS to you and many HUGS
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Dec 19, 2013 @ 14:31:51
That was the age most people left school back then LOL.. and I am flattered to remind you of your Mom Cyndi, thank you.. And hey, YOU are ONE amazing lady yourself… Never forget that! 🙂
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Dec 24, 2013 @ 09:45:06
Certainly has been a year of awards for you Sue, and all well deserved.
Regards
Ian
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Dec 24, 2013 @ 14:25:08
Thank you Ian, this year has been lovely Ian and all the better for seeing you here 🙂
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Jan 03, 2014 @ 19:55:17
Congratulations!
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Jan 03, 2014 @ 19:56:31
Thank you 🙂
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