A surprise. To ME as well, you see.
I wasn’t planning a post tonight–I’ been LEARNING–so–o-o-slowly. Since January, I’ve avoided posting awards—because I didn’t know HOW to put them on my blog–true story (and the responsibilities were so involved and time-consuming). On the other hand, I wondered how gratifying an award was–considering the blogosphere has SO many talented and exceptional writers.
For this award, I thank Mary Louise Eklund and my recompense is five questions.
I acknowledge all my followers with this same award: I cannot choose and exempt! Please pick one up on your way out after reading about my foibles. . . . And, thank you Louise!!
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1) If you could change something what would you change?
Hmm. My age? Not likely. My dreams–hm? Oh, yes. I would have started sooner had I known my life had the possibility of being much more exciting…
2) If you could repeat an age, what age would it be?
Are you NUTS? Who the heck would, in his or her right mind want to take that chance? Thanks, but I think forward. Life’s too short to think backwards.
3) What one thing really scares you?
Dying. Don’t make a fuss. I mean dying puts a stop to what I have in mind to pursue.
4) What one dream have you not completed yet and do you think you will be able to complete it.
As soon as I retired, I had my eye on the ball. There is only ONE for me now and I expect to pursue it–and I WILL. Write, write, write, as much as youd can?
5) If you could be someone else for the day, who would you be?
It’s hard enough being me, why the hell would I want to complicate my life MORE? Nope, I’m her for the
October 13, 2012 at 5:49 am
A well deserved award Tess 😉
I also have no clue how to get the widgets on the sidebar of my blog, so I have not bothered. Maybe I should fish and try and find out how to – will let you know if I find anything 😉
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October 15, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Thank YOU, Ghia. I just found out how. Will have to make a little time and I can try to explain. I was shaky going through the process and I’m not sure I’ve got it down exactly but the first award, before this one, I posted, showed up on my block. Yay.
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October 13, 2012 at 7:21 am
Congratulations dear Tess! You are very generous in your acceptance speech! hehehe!!! I also would not want to be any other age. I am also a looking forward person, I think. btw I love hearing about you! You are so entertaining! 🙂
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October 15, 2012 at 11:46 pm
You are sweet. I have to look forward; looking back my glasses don’t work quite the same way. Hee Hee.
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October 13, 2012 at 7:52 am
So deserving and what wonderful answers
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October 15, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Hi, Valentine. Girls just wanna have fun!
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October 13, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Yes, congratulations, Tess! I don’t ‘do’ these awards, but like you pass the award on to all of my followers if anyone is kind enough to nominate me… I have a comment on the widget bar advising this… even though the awards, to me, are like chain letters, the thoughts behind being nominated for the award are noble and good. You can’t say that in a few words!
Great answers, and I agree… looking forward is the best way to look!
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October 15, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Thanks, Tom. We’re looking through the same lens, I see.
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October 13, 2012 at 3:07 pm
I love your philosophy on life Tess!
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October 15, 2012 at 11:41 pm
Hi, Gilly. You reach a point in life when you say something like, “It’s MY time now. If not now, when?”
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October 13, 2012 at 6:02 pm
I like your style of award acceptance – it can be tricky! and love the answers to the questions. What a just-right life has Tess!
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October 15, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Thank you Rose. Some days have me sizzling with energy and excitement; I have quieter ones too. I’m about due for a nap or something now though . . . LOL.
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October 13, 2012 at 10:08 pm
yay you!
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October 15, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Yay, me. Thank YOU.
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October 14, 2012 at 3:43 am
Great answers! I do an acceptance post every now and again where I include a few in one, but I haven’t got round to putting the badges on the side of my blog yet. Maybe one day…
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October 15, 2012 at 11:38 pm
Vanessa, I’m so far behind putting the awards up and I KNOW I’ll never catch up now. I only recently learned how to post them…
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October 14, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Aw.. Tess you are a treasure to be sure! Congrats on your award and getting down the particulars. Good on you girl So wek deserved.
I loved loved each answer Tess, and when I grow up I want to be just like you!
Thanks for sharing~ BB
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October 15, 2012 at 11:37 pm
When YOU grow up? I wonder WHEN I will. I don’t think I’m there yet either but we’re having fun, right? That’s what matters.
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October 15, 2012 at 3:02 am
Congrats on the award, Tess, and I understand completely about having to nominate people. It’s why I stopped posting my awards on posts and just put them all on a page – I couldn’t offer them to one without wanting to offer to all. I like how you did it, offering it to any and all who might want to grab it.
I loved your answers, and especially relate to number 2.
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October 15, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Thank you, Judee. I can’t help myself while having this much fun–just about everything is on the house.
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October 15, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Wonderful answers and I totally agree. I think when we got to a certain age we quit wanting to be someone else and settled in on being the best we can be. Which partly why I choose you – you are a FANTASTIC YOU.
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October 15, 2012 at 11:31 pm
You are awfully sweet; thank you Mary Louise. The award certainly made me FEEL fantastic!
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October 16, 2012 at 5:50 am
Congratulations on your Award
and do have a lovely day today
my friend…
Androgoth
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October 17, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Thank YOU, Androgoth. I appreciate it.
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October 16, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Oh, fabbo answers. I agree with you on being someone else and going back. I have too much to do to do anything OVER!
Congrats 😉
Red.
xxx
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October 17, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Thanks, Red. I agree. Don’t work too hard. Hope sleep is coming easier?
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October 17, 2012 at 3:16 pm
I am taking it easier. I was on DL on Monday, IR on Teusday, so today is going to be as quiet as I can manage. I think the best idea is not to open the SIB ❤ xxx
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October 20, 2012 at 3:18 pm
HAHA! Congrats and love your answers!
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October 25, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Yeah, I’m a big show off sometimes and I thank you for thinking I’m interesting.
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October 24, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Love your answers. I would say the same thing! Congrats on your award 🙂
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October 25, 2012 at 8:28 pm
And her I thought you’d think I was a hard nut to crack, Angie. Glad you approve. Nice to hear from you. Sorry, I haven’t been around much. Next month will be worse. NaNoWriMo anyone? Angie?
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October 25, 2012 at 8:30 pm
I thought I answered this one, Angie. I AM an old nut to crack and don’t care. Whohoo. Nice to see you Angie.
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October 26, 2012 at 5:49 am
well done Tess!
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December 21, 2012 at 1:16 am
Congratulations, Tess!
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December 22, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Yeah, sometimes it happens here but I don’t usually accept because it’s unfair to all the other really GOOD bloggers I know.
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December 30, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Aren’t you the kindest person I know ANYwhere! Thank you, Red!
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