Award Time!

I have a couple of new awards that I need to celebrate and pass on!

The Bodacious Award was given to me by Aleksandra at Aleksandra's Corner.  Thanks so much Aleksandra!!

Here is how this award works:

If you are given this award you must first accept it by leaving a comment on the post you were nominated on. Then copy and paste the post and add it to your own blog. Make a list of the last 5 books you read and pass the award on to 5 other bloggers (no backsies!). Please also identify the blog from which you got the award and don't forget to tell them they have a blog award! 

The last 5 books I read:

1. Arson by Estevan Vega
2. Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
3. The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos
4. Lover Mine by JR Ward
5. Hex Hall by Rachel Ward

I nominate the following blogs for this award:

1. Eleni @ La Femme Readers
2. Elie @ Ellz Readz
3. Tizrah @ The Compulsive Reader
4. The Gang @ Teens Read and Write
5. Yan @ Books By Their Cover

The second award I received was The Versatile Blogger Award! This was given to me by Jessica @ A Fanatics Book Blog.  Thanks so much Jessica!

The Rules for the award are:

1. Thank the person who gave you this award
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass the award along to 15 bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic for whatever reason! (in no particular order…)
4. Contact the bloggers you’ve picked and let them know about the award.

7 Things About Me:

1. I am ready for summer break!
2. I LOVE to sleep late but never get to because my 5 year old doesn't believe in it!
3. I wish I had more time to read!
4. I am in the very early stages of writing my own ya book!
5. I blow my book budget within 2 days of payday (every month!!)
6. I have a teaching degree and a degree in anthropology with a specialization in archaeology (that I will probably never use!)
7. I hate talking on the phone!

I nominate the following blogs:

1. Darcy @ Library Lounge Lizard
2. Steph @ StephTheBookworm
3. Vania @ Reverie Book Reviews
4. Abra @ My Life in Short Stories and Long
5. Brenda @ Brenda Pandos
6. The Serpentine Library
7. Isalys and Vanessa @ Book Soulmates
8. Adriana @ *Loves To Read*
9. Mel @ He Followed Me Home.... Can I Keep Him?
10. Jen @ Book Crazy
11. Sara @ The Hiding Spot
12. Sammee @ I Want To Read That
13. Nicole @ Word For Teens
14. Reggie @ The Undercover Book Lover (Not Really)
15. Lauren @ Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf

*Thanks again to Jessica and Aleksandra for passing these awards on to me!

Award Time!

I am so honored to be the recipient of a new award.  It is always humbling to be recognized by fellow bloggers!  The award was given to me by Dazzling Mage at A Reading Kabocha and Yzhabella at Yzhabella's Bookshelf .  They gave me the 'Beautiful Blogger Award'!  Thanks so much ladies!

Here are the rules:
•Thank and link to the person that gave you the award.
•Pass this award onto 5 bloggers you’ve recently discovered and think are fantastic.
•Contact said Blogs and let them know they’ve won
•State 7 things about yourself
 
  Here are 7 things about me:

1. I have way to many hobbies!
2. I am beginning my attempt at writing a YA book.
3. I buy books way faster than I can read them!
4. I am a major procrastinator.
5. My 'sweet tooth' is out of control!
6. I HATE getting up early.
7. I have a 5 year old son who is the coolest guy I know!

I am passing this award along to the following blogs:

• Maire @ Monster Of Books
• Liz @ Cleverly Inked
• The Serpentine Librarian
• Cate @ Sparrow Review
• Isalys and Vanessa @ Book Soulmates

Thanks again to Yzhabella at Yzhabella's Bookshelf and Dazzling Mage at A Reading Kabocha.

All I can say is WOW!!!!

 

I was SO surprised this morning when I woke up to an email telling me that I was named one of the top 100 book reviewers on Twitter!!  I am so honored and humbled by this.  I still find it hard to believe that anyone even wants to read what I have to say!  I love blogging about the books I read and I really love the community I entered once I started book blogging!  I enjoy keeping up with all the different blogs I have discovered and I look forward to finding more!  I truly appreciate all of you that follow me here and on Twitter.  Thanks from the bottom of my heart!!!!

*If you would like to check out all of the reviewers listed in the article click HERE!  I am #83 on the list!

New Awards!!

Thanks to Tynga at Tynga's Reviews  for these great blog awards!!  I really appreciate them!

The Splash Award, it is given to alluring, amusing, bewitching, impressive, and inspiring blogs.  Wow... who knew my blog was bewitching!!  Pretty Cool!! :)
Your Blog is soooooo Kewl! Award is pretty self explanatory and really awesome!!!!
**Thanks again Tynga!  If you haven't been to her site go check it out and if you are looking for a new blog design she is great at that too!  She created my blog design!!  The link to Tynga's Blog Design is at the bottom of the page!

I am passing these awards along to the following blogs:

1. The Compulsive Reader - this was the very first blog I ever really started following and it is one of the reasons I started blogging myself!!
2. Kapri at Book Fanatics- Great blog!!
3. Gregory, Jake and Alyssa at Teens Read and Write 
4. Eleni at La Femme Readers- Her site is wonderful! I enjoy checking it out daily!
5. Adrienne at An Addicted Book Reader - just found her site and its great! Go check her out!
   

A New Award!

I received this award from Jean at Tuning Into YA Books!  Thanks so much Jean! I really appreciate it!

The rules are pretty simple. Answer the following questions with Single Word answers then pass this along to 5 other bloggers. Make sure you let them know about it though.

Your Cell Phone? Blackberry
Your Hair? Straight
Your Mother? Wonderful
Your Father? Hunter
Your Favorite Food? Thai
Your Dream Last Night? blank
Your Favorite Drink? Mt. Dew
Your Dream/Goal? Happy
What Room Are You In? Den
Your Hobby? Reading
Your Fear? Spiders
Where Do You Want To Be In Six Years? Here
Where Were You Last Night? Home
Something That You Aren't? Neat
Muffins? Blueberry
Wish List Item? Bookcase
Where Did You Grow Up? North Carolina
Last Thing You Did? Breakfast
What Are You Wearing? Sweatshirt
Your TV? Flatscreen
Your Pets? Dog
Friends? Loyal
Your Life? Stress
Your Mood? Tired
Missing Someone? Kirsten
Vehicle? Honda
Something You Aren't Wearing? Shoes
Your Favorite Store? Bookstore
Your Favorite Color? Purple
When Was The Last Time You Laughed? Today
Last Time You Cried? Month
Your Best Friend? Thoughtful
One Place You Go To Over And Over Again? Bookstore
Facebook? Sometimes
Favorite Place To Eat? Home

Here are the five blogs that I would like to pass this award to:

1. Lucy at Delightful Reviews
2. Liz at Cleverly Inked
3. Tina at Fantastic Book Review
4. Katie at Katie's Book Blog
5. Steph Su at Steph Su Reads

Thanks again Jean for this award!!!

New Awards!!

Thanks to Ursina at The Farmer's Daughter's Bookshelf for this wonderful award!  It is such an honor!  The "Who Loves you Baby!" award is given to those bloggers whom you love and who have awarded you in the past.  So I am going to pass this on to Jennifer at Reading with Tequila.

Jennifer at Reading with Tequila gave me the Happy 101 Award.  The rules for this award are as follows:

• List 10 things that make you happy.
• Try and do at least one of them today.
• Tag 10 bloggers that brighten your day.
• Link back to the person that tagged you!

10 Things That Make Me Happy: 

1. My son
2. My gorgeous husband
3. Finding a book in my mailbox
4. Finding a book on sale
5. Payday
6. Saturday mornings
7. Shopping with friends
8. My french bulldog Olive
9. Candy Apples
10. A great handbag
    

I am passing this award on to:

1. Ursina at The Farmer's Daughter's Bookshelf 
2. Alyssa at The Shady Glade 
3. Samantha Leanne at Harlequin Twilight's Book Blog 
4. Jenn at Book Crazy
5. Guinevere, Aubrey, and Erin at My Pile Of Books 
6. Kari at A Good Addiction
7. Allison at Read Into This!  
8. Kate at The Neverending Shelf  
9. Kristi at The Story Siren 
10. Jenn at Books At Midnight

Thanks again for the awards!

New Award!!!

I am honored to say that I received a new award from the Fabulous Milka @ Read.Read.Read!  She has been so kind to nominate me for:

     Heartfelt Award!!

 

Do you reach for a cup of cocoa or tea when your relaxing, seeking comfort, sharing a plate of cookies with family and friends? You know the feeling you get when you drink a yummy cup of cocoa, tea, or a hot toddy? That is what the Heartfelt Award is all about, feeling warm inside.

Rules:
Put the logo on your blog/post. Nominate up to to 9 blogs which make you feel comfy or warm inside. Be sure to link your nominees within your post. Let them know that they have been nominated by commenting on their blog. Remember to link to the person from whom you received your award.

Nominees:

Yan @ Books By Their Cover

Morgan @ Books And Literature For Teens 

Sophie @ So Many Books, So Little Time 

Faye @ Ramblings of A Teenage Bookworm  

 

The Honest Scrap Award!!!!

I got "The Honest Scrap" award!  Thank you so much to Milka @ Read.Read.Read for giving this to me!  This award is for those bloggers who write from their heart.  I have to nominate 7 bloggers and say 10 honest things about myself.
Nominees:

1. Alyssa at The Shady Glade 
2. Alyssa, Jake and Gregory @ Teens Read and Write
   
3. Natalie @Mindful Musings
   
4. Megan and Alex @Book Mac
   
5. Pixie, Stacey, Sophie and Mamafox @ Page Turners
   
6. TBM @ The Book Muncher
   
7. Parajunkee @ Parajunkee's View
   

My 10 Honest Facts:

1. I stay up way too late most nights!
2. I was a flight Attendant for USAirways (I was stuck in NY during 911 for a week in the flight crew hotel and my husband-fiancee @ the time- and I decided it was time for a career change!)
   
3. I have a degree in Anthropology/Archaeology that I will unfortunately NEVER use!
4. I have a teaching degree as well!
   
5. I am a true Twi-hard! (Team Edward!)
6. I love to knit.
7. I have been married to the love of my life for almost 8 years.
8. My mother is my "rock"!
9. I have an awesome 5 year old son.
10. I have taught pre-k in the public school system for almost 9 years.

Thanks again Milka! Make sure you go check out all of these awesome sites!

My First Blog Award!!!

I am SO EXCITED ....... I received my first blog award!  The wonderful Stacey at My Pile of Books nominated me for the "One Lovely Blog Award"!  Too Cool!!!!  Thank you so much Stacey!

So here are the rules: Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.  Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you've newly discovered.  Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I have discovered so many wonderful new blogs!  I nominate these "Lovely Blogs":

1. Tynga @ Tynga's Blog Design 
2. Jenn @ Books At Midnight 
3. Brizmus @ Brizmus Blogs Books 
4. Rebecca @ Everything To Do With Books
   
5. Angela @ Dark Faerie Tales 
6. Alyssa, Gregory and Jake @ Teens Read and Write 
7. Allison @ Read Into This
8. Ursina @ The Farmer's Daughter's Bookshelf 
9. Enna Isilee @ Squeaky Books 
10. Linsday @ Crazy Books and Reviews 
11. Holly @ Good Golly Miss Holly 
12. Steph @ Steph The Bookworm 
13. The Book Vixen 
14. Kari @ A Good Addiction 
15. Kim @ And Anything Bookish

Thanks again to Stacey for nominating me for this award!!!