Tags
Jill over at Thypolar’s Life Uncensored was kind enough to grace me with the Kreativ Blogger Award a few days ago. Thank you sweetie … I’m honored to be included!
If you haven’t found her blog yet, do check it out. She is one of the most awesome people I’ve met on the web. She’s got a wicked sense of humor but is also honest and up front about every aspect of her life. I’m proud to be able to count her among my online family.
The “Rules of Acceptance” for this award are:
1. Thank the blogger who presented you with the award. (done)
2. Post a photo of the award. (check)
3. Share ten things about yourself readers don’t know. (keep reading)
4. Choose six people to present this award to. (at the end)
As someone mentioned recently, blogging is all about sharing bits of ourselves with others so coming up with stuff about me that you don’t already know was a tad tough. After an hour or so of pondering I’ve managed to come up with these:
- I can rebuild an engine or do a brake job … but choose not to at this point in my life.
- Before I started working on satellites, I worked on guidance systems.
- I love Star Trek. And Star Gate (just the original and “Atlantis” though … not enamored at all with “Universe”). Yes kids, I’m a sci-fi geek. There, I said it.
- In a similar vein I find quantum mechanics, and string theory in particular, fascinating.
- I played “general contractor” for our kitchen remodel. I scheduled and coordinated all the work and we finished within a week of our target date.
- I take our pup Cindy just about everywhere and we’ve been sailing and flying (in a small plane) together. I’ve even taken her on a train for a short sightseeing tour.
- I’ve tried just about every crafty thing except knitting. Never had a desire to try it. I have done some crochet and it’s alright, but I can’t do it for long. I still have an unfinished afghan floating around somewhere.
- I once made a full length ball gown for myself and had a blast with the snooty women at one of hubby’s work gatherings. When they asked where I got my “gorgeous dress” I smiled and simply said “I had it custom made for me”. (yes, I have a bit of an evil streak)
- My favorite color is purple, closely followed by blue and green.
- I give hugs in real life as often as I do online. I get odd looks at work because the technicians I’ve worked with will sometimes run up for a hug.
Since my blog circle isn’t huge, choosing six deserving bloggers who haven’t already received the award took a little doing … here are my nomnees:
Eileen over at eileeneldred is new to the blog scene but she’s already made an impact on me. Do pop over and welcome her when you get a chance.
mairzeebp at Goodbye Whoopee Pie is a sweet gal who bares her soul with her own brand of humor.
Fox over at Journey of a Wild Spirit is well known to those who spend much time on my blog. She’s most definitely one of the most creative people I’ve had the joy to be around.
Keith at The Tyranny of Tradition is another wickedly funny blogger. He’s got a wry sense of humor that’s a kick and a half.
Nancy over at Young American Wisdom gets her inspiration from her kids and the results are always hilarious.
Dana at zona pellucida has all sorts of fun going on over at her place. Another sweet gal with a terrific sense of humor.
I know I’m over due for posting and I think things have settled down enough I’ll be able to get an update (and a maybe even another crystal post if I’m lucky) out this weekend. For now, I’m happy to have gotten to this post and plan on catching up on a little sleep before doing anything else!
© Copyright dragonfae 2012
aFrankAngle said:
D-Fae,
WooHoo … I enjoy checking out the links on these posts. Thanks for the laugh about the custom-made gown! Oh – a lady of quantum mechanics. Well, keep your eye out on a post I have coming on the subject. 🙂
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
I got such a kick out of the troubled looks on the snooty ladies faces! You know the type, they spend way too much on an outfit and it never occurred to them that I would go to the trouble to make it myself. 😆
Ooooh … I hope the post you mentioned is your next “Ask John” piece. 😀
LikeLike
Kathryn McCullough said:
Congrats on the award! And good for you for finding bloggers who haven’t received it. Hope you have a great weekend, my friend!
Hugs,
Kathy
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
Thanks Kathy!
I figure I wouldn’t want to do two of these and don’t want to impose that on anyone else. I hope you have a great weekend too!
Big hugs back to ya!
LikeLike
Dana said:
Thanks for the mention and the award, dragonfae! I appreciate it and will craft my post ASAP. Your “custom made dress” remark is right up my alley! 🙂
LikeLike
aFrankAngle said:
D-Fae,
I visited Dana, and even though I mentioned you, she was still nice to me. 😉
LikeLike
Dana said:
Haha– it took every ounce of willpower I had, but I managed to stay civil. 🙂
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
LOL … I don’t think you have a mean bone anywhere in your body Dana. 😉
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
Of course she was … didn’t I say she was a sweet gal? 😆
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
You definitely deserve it Dana! Have a wonderful Sunday. 🙂 *hugs*
LikeLike
Keith Spillett said:
You are awesome!
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
Aw, thanks Keith.
I’m guessing you got my email. 😆
LikeLike
tjfox said:
Thanks sis! I’ve been so awol lately, I feel completely out of touch. I guess being “kreative” for you (with the break for Baby Girl) IRL leaves the blog part of that lacking. A LOT. Not that I’m complaining. You are my favorite client ever! Smooches!
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
You deserve this one even more than I do! Happy to be able to pass it along. 😉
And you know that half the reason I work is so I can get you to craft pretty baubles for me, right? 😆
Luv ya! *smooches back*
LikeLike
tjfox said:
Hehe! I wouldn’t be able to afford to play with all the pretties if it weren’t for you!
LikeLike
chlost said:
You certainly are a renaissance woman! Fascinating mixture of interests. I’d love to hear more about string theory. I find quantum physics and string theory intriguing, but it often just makes my head swim.
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
chlost, I’d get bored if I didn’t have a bunch of different things to do. 😉
I’m not sure I could adequately describe string theory to anyone … my take on it is too intuitive. But if you ever get a chance to read anything by Michio Kaku, his writing is geared to non-scientist types. I love his analogies.
LikeLike
Pingback: Fumbling Along « eileeneldred
Robin said:
#8 cracked me up. Good for you! 🙂
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
*grins* I got a kick out of the reactions. What amazed me is that not one of them bothered to ask who did the work. I didn’t expect that.
LikeLike
John Erickson said:
See? Ya guilted me so badly, I immediately sought to rectify my sin of omission. 😀
Gee, a sci-fi geek? Whoda thunk it? :p
So far, Frank hasn’t asked for my assistance on his physics post – yet. Though perhaps with your expertise in, shall we say, nudging people? 😉
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
LOL … I wasn’t trying to guilt you but I’m happy to see you posting. 🙂
And huh … I thought Frank was pondering doing periodic “Ask John” posts.
LikeLike
John Erickson said:
Well, actually, we were both planning on more. Then my old friend Murphy (he of the laws) kinda reared his ugly head, compliments of a PC crash and a few other things. Once I get my backlog managed, maybe we’ll try again. 😉
LikeLike
youngamericanwisdom.com said:
Sorry I’m late to the party! Congratulations to you on a well deserved award. I am always fascinated by everything you post.
Thanks so much for passing along the award to my silly little blog. It warms my heart to know the nonsense that goes on at my house makes you smile.
I could have used you a few months ago when we renovated our kitchen. I barely survived it and now we are in the midst of a bathroom and dining room renovation (remember the waterfall in my dining room?). I’m struggling with the chaos, dust, dirt, etc. Let’s just say, I’ve been drinking a little more wine than usual in the evenings. 😉
Happy Friday to you!
LikeLike
dragonfae said:
*hugs*
Alcohol definitely helps! I hate the debris during a remodel, and not having a kitchen for 3 months drove me bonkers. But it is worth it in the end.
I hope the bath/dining room repairs go smoothly!
LikeLike