"I would like to thank..."

Amber, over at "Old Lady and No Baby", nominated me for the Liebster Award! Amber is not only a fellow infertile, she is a fellow Oregonian! Thus, I felt an immediate connection to her.  I must admit that I am kinda shocked to have received any type of anything since I am such a novice blogger! But, I am so happy that people enjoy my blog and that you all tune into read my ramblings of life, infertility, and whatever else I decide to blab about. I am grateful for all the kind words, the support, and the encouragement from the blogging and IF communities! Starting this blog was the smartest thing I have done. It has been such an outlet for me and I have made an impact on others; even if in just the smallest of ways. My husband even loves it!  

Thank you Amber, for nominating me, and being such a great supporter!

This award is given to new or up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers…the award is then passed along to other bloggers in the same category to help spread the word and support one another.

If you receive the award, there are a few rules to follow…

• Each blogger nominated must post 11 things about themselves
• Then answer the 11 questions the tagger has asked
• Blogger must then create 11 questions of their own to ask the bloggers they decide to nominate
• They must choose 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers to nominate and link them on their blog post
• Bloggers must be notified of their award!
• No tag backs!

11 Things about me:

1. I am a worry wort. Therfore, I am totally indecisive
2. I have always wanted to travel to Italy, unfortunately, I have not made it there yet. But, I did make it to Vegas and there was a little part of Italy there... does that count?
3. I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up
4. I have the biggest fear of snakes and cats
5. One of my pet peeves is the sound of people slurping soup
6. I twirl my hair in my fingers when I am bored or nervous
7. I do not like to be the passenger in a vehicle and I don't like having passengers in my vehicle
8. I was afraid of the dark and scary movies until I was.... who am I kidding? I am still afraid of the dark after watching scary movies
9. I sleep with one leg out of the sheets at night
10. I could live in yoga pants and hooded sweatshirts- I hate jeans
11. I have been published in the paper a few times in both California and Oregon (and not just in the police reports!) HA HA!

Questions from Amber:

1. What's one thing you've always wanted to do, but don't think you'll ever actually work up the courage to actually do it? Skydive or Surf
2. What would your dream job be and are you doing it now? I just want to be my own boss
3. Who is the one person in your life that you look up to and admire the most? I can't choose one. It is a tie between my mom and my dad. I love them both so much. They have such strong, unconditional love and an unbelievable devotion to their faith. I am amazed by them daily.
4. What is your favorite t.v. show? Parenthood
5. What is your favorite memory from high school? I hated high school! That is all I remember. Ha ha!
6. Did you play sports when you were younger? Yes! Softball, basketball, volleyball and track
7. What and where was your best vacation ever? Our Oregon Coast Honeymoon
8. What are your top 3 favorite movies? 300, Blind Side, Surfs Up
9. What is your favorite thing to cook? Bacon
10. What kind of music do you listen to?  Favorite artist? I listen to a bit of everything. I don't really have a favorite artist. Mumford and Sons; at the moment, I guess.
11. If money were no object, what is one big thing that you would purchase? A new home. I love our house, but its small for my liking, and I want a piece of property. I prefer to be more than a stones throw away from my neighbors.

My questions for my nominees- or anyone who wants to participate! 

1. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
2. What is your favorite hobby?
3. Do you have a favorite sport/team? If so, what/who?
4. What was your biggest accomplishment of 2012?
5. What do you hope to accomplish the most is 2013?
6. If you had one record you had to listen to over and over again, what would it be?
7. What is your fondest travel memory?
8. What is one thing infertility has taught you?
9. What would the "perfect" day look like, for you?
10. If you could be on a reality TV show, which one would you choose?
11. If you could start a charity what kind of charity would you start?

Bloggers I nominate:
This is hard; bare with me as I find bloggers to nominate!

1. Lisa over at The Pursuit of Pregnancy 
2. Mark and Amy at Carney Exploits
3. Aunt Mimi at Hakuna Matata
4. Gypsy Mama at Gypsy Mama's Misconceptions 
5. The Tao of Pig Pen  at Sunshine Dreams and Hopes
6.  Trish at BFN equals Big Fat Tears
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