Now, this award is totally cool because it means that this Tulsi Tree is not a big nothing cluttering up cyber space but something that has a valid reason for being around. If you've been following me then you'll know that it's very important to me to have a valid reason for whatever I do. So I'm truly happy to recieve this award!The rules are:
1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you.
2. Post the award pic here.
3. Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience in 5 words.
4. Pass the award on to ten other bloggers.
Why do these award rules always make me sum up stuff up in as few words as possible? I've had nervous breakdowns over lesser demands.
Ok, breathe! Sum up blogging philosophy in five words...
*Jai gnaws on her knuckles before attacking the keyboard*
1. Purpose
2. Discovery
3. Realisation
4. Adventure
5. Connection
*Jai pauses to wipe the sweat off her brow before asking: "Does all this sweating mean that I burned enough calories to not workout today?"*
I pass this award on to...
Eric W. Trant at Digging with Worms - because he's always got something to say that's sensible and motivational and amusing.
Jennifer Straus at Intimate Family - because her enthusiasm for her subject matter is infectious.
Roland D. Yeomans at Writing in the Crosshairs - because his posts are always heartfelt and honest.
Sandy Shin at her blog - because she brings the YA genre and all it's issues alive to me. Get it? Young adult issues?
Mr. Monkey at Laughing Monkey Stick - because I know that no matter how crappy my day I can always head over to his blog for a cathartic giggle.
KarenG at Coming Down the Mountain - because she's always got interesting things to say about writing and the writing industry.
Jackee at Winded Words - because her blog contains lots of different topics and she's never too busy to answer a question or offer help.
Roxy at a woman's write - because she and her muse Daniel keep me grinning.
laughingwolf at paws and reflect - who's always blogging about something interesting whether it's pertinent news stories, food recipes, or spiritual advice.
Rachna at Rachna's Scriptorium - because she always provides interesting thoughts on writing and the challenges writers face.
I received this award twice so that means I can post the picture twice (because of that rule I just made up). And no, I'm not abusing the award with my overzealous behaviour so stop thinking it. What do you mean "I'm not thinking it"? I can see you thinking it right now! Cheeky monkeys...*Jai starts muttering under her breath*
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46 comments:
ha, I almost choked, on my cookie, when I read about the workout, err the NOT working out.
Okay what am I thinking now?
That's right, I gonna go say hidie-do to those folks :-)
:) Thank you so much for the award! It totally made my day.
Paige, alas, I'm going to have to work out.
*sigh*
Jai
Sandy, it's my pleasure. You have a great blog.
Jai
How cool! I love this award! Thank you :)
Congratulations, Jai! Enjoyed this tongue-in-cheek (more than usual, I mean) post :). Congratulations to all the other winners, too!
Karen, my pleasure!
Jai
Hema, you know how I like to have fun.
Jai
Congratulations, Jai! It's an award well deserved.
Congrats! That's a cute award.
Congratulations on your award, Jai! Thsi one is such a meaningful one. I love the blogging terms you chose. For me, connection is truly important, too.
Carolina is right : this is a meaningful award, and it means a lot to me. Thanks, Jai. May you be awarded a publishing contract very soon!
Carolina, thanks! Connection has been a major reward of this blog for me as I've made so many friends around the world through it.
Jai
Roland, thank you so much for your lovely blessing. You made my evening!
Jai
You definitely deserved this award. :D I'll have to take some time to check out your awardees. I just checked out Laughing Monkey Stick. It really is too funny.
Congrats on your award. :D You are a substantial part of my week.
Ha, ha! You are hilarious (and cheeky yourself).
Thank you so much for the award!! I don't have this one and it means so much--just what I would hope my blog would be. Thank you again!
And nothing cheeky about accepting it twice... (sorry had to say that fun word twice too)! :o)
Hi Jai, Congrats on your award. You truly deserve it. Thanks for giving me the award. I really appreciate it. Its early morning here (in India) so I can happily say you made my day.
Like Roland, I too will wish you loads of publishing success.
Rachna
Congratulations to you, Jai! And to all of your winners as well! What a lovely blog award this is. Enjoy it!
Nevine
Emily, thanks!
Jai
Diane, isn't it so cute? That's why I had to post the picture twice.
Jai
Jaleh, Laughing Monkey Stick is hilarious. He always makes me smile.
Jai
Hannah, I'm a substantial part of your week and cheese is a substantial part of me. So it would be accurate to say that cheese is a substantial part of your week, via me. Right?
Jai
Jackee, 'cheeky monkey' is one of my catchphrases. My friends find themselves often labelled with it.
Jai
Rachna, thank you. I truly appreciate your friendship.
Jai
Nevine, thanks! I'm taking a substantial amount of joy in this award.
Jai
Oh Jai!!!!! Thank you! Now you know,...I'm not as fluent as you when it comes to this passing forward thing. I will do my very best though. BTW I just responded to you & Paige on your comment from my last post. I'm feelin the itch....I just need to get out of this funk!
You are the greatest Jai!
Thank you!
Jennifer
Jennifer, don't worry at all about it! I know all about funks. Just give yourself a swift kick in the butt and get to work. I know you can do it.
Jai
I think you should post the picture one more time. Icing on the cake, you know.
It's good to be back, and congrats on your well deserved award!
Jai this is such a wonderful award!!! I would agree with them whole heartedly! You're a wonderful blogger and I always look foward to your posts!
Lydia, I'll post the pic in my sidebar for good measure tomorrow.
Jai
Jen, thanks!
Jai
Congratulations Jai!! This is very well deserved! I always enjoy your posts :)
WritingNut, thanks! I always enjoy your comments here.
Jai
The picture is cute enough to warrant posting twice. Congratulations on the double award, Jai.
congrats on your award!! :)
Cluttering blog space? Oh, no, dear! I've seen cluttering and that ain't you. Great post as usual. Many congrats on your award.
Greetings from London.
John, thanks!
Jai
Lynda, thanks!
Jai
Cuban, when I have people like you to vouch for me then I know I've got nothing to worry about.
Jai
Belated congratulations Jai! I couldn't agree more. You have one of the most substantial blogs on the www.
Deanna, thank you!
Jai
Oh, Jai, thank you. Gads, I haven't had much to say for a week or two, now!
Between work, work, kids, and a wife who's about to burst with a new baby (due any day, now), I've been insensible and sleep-deprived, and certainly away from the blogosphere.
Thank you thank you.
Now it's back to work for me! I'm on a conference call with a webex on the second monitor while I type here...
Gads.
- Eric
Eric, somehow I totally missed the new baby news. My goodness, congratulations! And best wishes for your wife, I hope everything goes well (any day now).
You poor thing, I hope at some point you get some sleep. But I have a feeling you're not missing the sleep as much as you would be. The prospect of a new baby is too exciting.
Jai
What a great, happy post! Thanks for brightening my day, Jai. I've had the worst cold this week, and you've certainly cheered me up. Congratulations on the award. You are very kind to share it with me. It's been fun to catch up on your posts. Love the photographs and the writing!
Roxy, I hope you feel better soon! It's the season for colds so I supposed the good news is that you're getting it over with.
Jai
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