300th Post! Awards and More

This is my 300th post!  I can't believe it.  I'm a little surprised I still have things to write about.  When I started this blog back in May of 2010, I was hoping to create a place of inspiration. A little sanctuary that would inspire me to dig deeper, write more often, to follow my dreams in the face of criticism and maybe encourage others to do the same.

I never imagined that I could gain so many friends and supporters all over the world.  I'm humbled by all of the very talented writers who give their time to help and support others.  I'm not sure that I've helped inspire anyone else but I'm grateful for all that I have gained from blogging.  I only hope I can give back more than I've taken.

Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me along this crazy blogging adventure.


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News

Jess from Write Skate Dream is being interviewed over at T.Z. Wallace's some time today.  And  DL Hammons has Round 1 of the WRiTE CLUB match posted. Check it out and sign up if you want to vote or join in on the fights.  This is going to be an exciting contest I can tell already!
 
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On to Awards

Kendra over at Flame Writer awarded me the Versatile Blogger Award and Alyssa at Life is Good gave me the Fabulous Blog Ribbon.  Thank you so much ladies.      

The Rules for Versatile Blogger are:
1. Thank and link back to person who gave you award
2. List the rules
3. List seven random facts about yourself
4. Nominate 10 people for the award and notify them


The Rules for Fabulous Blog Ribbon are:
1. Post the rules
2. Name five of your most fabulous moments in real life or in the blogosphere
3. Name five things you love
4. Name five things you hate
5. Pass it to five other bloggers

For the sake of brevity, I'm going to combine my answers.

Most fabulous moments:
1. Marrying my wonderful husband
2. Birth of my 3 children
3. Standing in front of the Taj Mahal at sunrise

Things I love:
4. Traveling with my family
5. The cool breeze in my face when I'm skating
6. Music of almost any kind, not too thrilled with jazz though
7. Snowflakes

I don't really hate anything except injustice.

And here are the wonderful bloggers who I'm awarding.  Feel free to choose the award you want or pick them both, because you deserve them!


 Doctor Faerie Godmother
1000th.monkey
Alyssa Rose Ivy
Sally's Scribbles
Journal of a Bookworm

Have a great week!

Kathy :)