I'm One Of the Greats!!

At least, this blog award says so, and I believe it. Every word!

This award came from Rose over at The Golden Road blog. Even though the rules don't say to thank the tagger and link back, I'm gonna do it anyway... 'cause I'm NICE like that.

So, here are the RULES...

Copy & paste the award to your blog.
Answer the questions given below (everyone answers the same questions every time).
Award 1-5 bloggers who are some of your favorites, give a quick description of why you chose them, and let them know you tagged them!

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Here are the QUESTIONS...

1.) What are some of your tips for the background of blogs? Layout, colors, etc.?
Er... I would say, try to go for colours that suit you, but are also rather pleasing to the eye. Me, I like green and dark colours, because I find my eyes object to overlong exposure to bright computer screens. And sidebars make a blog interesting, and give insight to what kind of person you are.

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2.) What are your favorite blog topics to write about?
I like to write about writing, about movies and music, about books, about me... about anything, really. I also post about clay. I guess I'm a random kind of writer! (Or blogger.)

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3.) What are some of your favorite blog topics to read?
I really love to read anything that's written well, is engaging and fun to read, and gets my interest. I like writing and art blogs, "crafty" and food blogs, and blogs that deal with book, movie, or music reviews. Hairstyle blogs are fun, too.

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4.) What is your biggest blogging tip for newbies?
Be yourself. Don't get too preachy. Sappy posts, or sanctimonious posts, or "I am such a deep thinker" posts can be a turnoff, if that's ALL you do. Try to make your posts light, funny, and engaging. You don't always have to be the joke-a-minute blogger, but when you go for a thoughtful post, truly try to make it THOUGHTFUL and not a soul-searching journey into treacle-town.

5.) Why did you start blogging? 
Because I am primarily a writer, and as a writer I wanted to network with other writers. :)

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I Tag:
No one!

S'r'ously, I iz too tired to tag and nominate peoples. So, I shall enjoy this award, and if you'd like it, nominate yourself, blog, and tag. Knock yourself out.

Until next time, cheers! God bless!

Cat

P.S. And stay tuned. On May 20th, I shall be posting an interview with Angelia Almos, author of HORSE CHARMER. She's going on a blog tour, and she'll be stopping by to talk about her book, and answer a few questions. :)

http://angeliaalmos.blogspot.com

That's So Sweet!

You know, this is really was so sweet! Amanda over at Old Fashioned Girl (Yes, that's right, the blog with the cute hairstyle tutorials and mouth-watering cookie recipes that only appear during Lent) gave me this blog award. Thanks so much, Pandy!!!

This is a very sweet blog award in more ways than one, because the rules are very simple. Look here, what one must do in order to accept it:

1.) Thank the person that gave you the award. (Thank you, Pandy!)

2.) Answer three questions. (I'm guessing you can make up your own questions for the bloggers you nominate, but since there weren't any, I'm using the questions Amanda answered.)
3.) Nominate four bloggers. (Will do!)
4.) Notify the bloggers you nominate. (Will do!)

That's it. Three questions! Not seven, eleven, twenty-seven, plus random facts and an extra three more questions "for fun." Just three questions. That's pretty sweet, don't you think?

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Ahem. So here I go.

Question Numero Uno:

What famous person would you like to meet?

Le Moi: I would love, love, love to meet Josh Groban! And not only meet. I would love to sing a duet with him. Not The Prayer, either. Something cooler than THAT. Like All I Ask Of You. Yes.

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Question Numero Dos

What's your favorite flower?

Le Moi: I freakin' love lilacs. They have that special, "tra-la-la, spring has sprung, the bird is on the wing!" kind of scent that I love. It makes me feel fuzzy inside, and spring-ish.

Question Numero Tres:

What is your least favorite food?

Le Moi: Hmmm. I can't say I'd be willing and eager to eat a tray-ful of uncooked mushrooms. If they are well-done, Portobello mushrooms served between two slices of bread, that's something else. I'll eat that. Oh! I think it was Jack in the Box's chicken sandwich. I will never, ever eat that again!

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Okay, now to NOMINATE!

I choose:

Treskie at Occasional Randomness

Bella at To Say Nothing Of Reality

Claudine at CarryUsOffBooks

Katie at Katie Clark Books

That's all for now, until Saturday! God bless, and have a very lovely Holy Week.

Cat