- Display the award button in the post
- Answer all of the 12 questions given in this post (do not make your own questions)
- Nominate 8 bloggers (see below)
- Notify them that they have been awarded.
1. What made you start blogging?
Well, I guess it really started when a discussion forum I used to be part of basically fizzled out. There had been a great community there, and afterwards I missed talking to people with similar interests. I finally started blogging in 2009, while watching the new Little Dorrit; one of the best decisions of my life!
2. What is your fashion style?
I'd like to call it "eminently practical," with a touch of old-fashioned. :) I tend to wear untrendy classics - collared blouses, jackets, and sweaters, in neutrals, earthy colors, and blue. Usually no jewelry. Love tasteful florals and plaids. You can check out my style board here, though it's more inspirational than descriptive.
3. What is something none of your followers know about you?
Might have mentioned it before in passing - I have a lot of trouble sitting still and concentrating. During high school, sometimes I would actually do schoolwork standing up, because it was more comfortable and conducive to focusing on tedious problems. Fortunately, homeschooling allowed me to stand up and move around whenever I wanted. It seems much healthier overall than sitting glued down the whole time.
4. What are some of your blogging goals?
Quality content with more PICTURES.
5. Where is your favorite place to shop?
Anywhere with self-checkout. Only partially joking... Honestly, my favorites are the local grocery store and thrift stores. For fun "window-shopping" places, Barnes & Noble and Bath & Body Works are another two I like.
6. What would your ideal amount of blog followers be?
The people who regularly visit and benefit from my blog(s) make up the ideal amount, whatever the number. I'm honored to be any part of their internet surfing routine, and to me they are real friends!
7. What are your talents?
I write fiction/poetry pretty well, and my non-fic has earned a few accolades at school. My second language is classical music/composers/performance. I can design a decent website in HTML, CSS, and, at long last, PHP. :)
8. Are you a leader or a follower?
Most of the time, I end up being the reluctant leader. I try not to volunteer for it.
9. What is one of your favorite quotes?
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
- Aesop, "The Lion and the Mouse"
10. Do you have a favorite book or series?
My most favorite is Heart of Darkness, the anti-imperialist classic (in my understanding, it is vehemently anti-racist as well, though some people claim otherwise). My close second-favorite is Eugene Onegin, which I re-read every year. You can find my top 10 here!
11. Out of all the synonyms for elegant, which would you describe yourself with? (smart -- stylish -- dressy -- graceful -- dainty -- fine)
"Smart" sounds like someone who looks impeccably pulled together; dressy, graceful, dainty, and fine could hardly describe me either. Stylish is perhaps the least least-accurate, especially since textured hair, natural makeup, and neutral nail polish are supposedly in right now. That is me all the time...
12. What is your favorite flower?
I'm afraid if I name one, it will be inadequate to show how crazy I am about flowers. Besides, I might entirely forget flowers like rhododendron and azalea blossoms, or yellow water lilies (the ones with round petals). I guess my favorites are generally deep pink or bright yellow.
As is often the case, I have decided not to tag anyone specifically. However, please feel free to consider yourself tagged! If you'd rather answer in the comments section than on your blog, that is a perfectly good option as well.
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