The Liebster Award
- The Liebster Award is given by bloggers to bloggers who
have less than 200 followers.
- Each blogger should post 11 random facts
about themselves.
- Each
blogger should answer the 11 questions
given to you.
- Choose 11
new bloggers to pass the award on to and link them in your post.
- Create 11 new questions for the bloggers.
- Go back to their page and tell them about the award.
- No tag backs.
Many,
many thanks to Lucresia Strange (A Moot Point) for nominating me for the
Liebster Award! It is so wonderful to
know that there is someone out there reading my blog, and this token of
appreciation and the support feels great.
Follow Lucresia’s blog; she is a fantastic writer and never
disappoints!
11 Random Facts About Me
- I
am married to an amazing man; I have two children – a boy and a girl – both grown,
and two grandsons. These are the first loves of my life!
- I have a Yorkie-Poo named Sadie and she is like my baby. She loves me unconditionally, and I her. Needless to say, she is a member of the
family.
- I
believe in showing up fashionably late; it is never a bad thing to make an
entrance.
- I
have lived in the U.S., Hawaii, and Germany, but now reside in the U.S. I love to travel, especially taking cruises
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| Judy Garland as Dorothy |
as of late, but in the words of Judy Garland (as Dorothy) in The Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like
home.”
- I
spent my 1st anniversary in Paris, France and my 2nd anniversary in
Venice, Italy. Venice has been my favorite
vacation so far. I mean, really: St.
Mark’s Square, the vendors, performers, the canals and my anniversary on a
gondola! You cannot top that one for romance!
- I
LOVE movies and I am a true movie buff; all genres interest me, but lately I am
drawn to sci-fi, thrillers, film noir, foreign films and period films. I more or less go through phases. Oh - and any movie with superheroes fascinate me
– I want a superpower (mind reading, flying, I do not care)!
- I actually dream of a day when the whole world all gets along and there
is no hate and no war. Matthew 22:37-39
- My
day cannot begin without coffee. MUST...HAVE…COFFEE!!
- I know sign
language. I am not fluent yet, but I can
converse; I hope to be fluent soon.
- Fashion and Films
are my passion, and I love to write about both. I watch a bit too much t.v. and I am a Big Brother super-fan (Big Brother 16!), I love The Walking Dead and I am anxiously awaiting the final season
of True Blood. For you True Blood fans: Who is your favorite True Blood Character?
My
Questions:
- What's your
favorite ice cream flavor? Since I am allergic
to milk, no ice cream for me. I do, however, love fruit sorbet. Mango is my absolute favorite flavor.
- Give us one
movie/book title that has changed your outlook in life. Why? Schindler’s List changed the way I look at life and at the world. When I lived in Germany, I visited a
concentration camp, Dachau Concentration Camp. When you learn about what can happen during times
of war, it really changes you. So much death; it was unnecessary and should
never be allowed to happen again. I
truly wish all people would love each other unconditionally and see that we are
all equal in God’s eyes. If you have not seen Schindler's List, watch it; if you have, watch it again. We all need the reminder.
- If you only
have one day to live and you can only eat one type of food, what will it be? Movie
popcorn with LOTS of butter. I mean LOTS. Layered.
- Who is your
favorite author/director and why? This was a difficult choice, but right
now, Christopher
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| Christopher Nolan, Director |
Nolan. Memento, The Dark Knight, Inception,
The Dark Knight Rises…and coming
soon, Interstellar. Pure genius.
- If you were
to be born again, would you rather be a boy or a girl? Why? I would still want to be a girl.
Fashion is my passion, and I
would not change a thing. Oh yeah...Girls rule! An high heels rock!
- What are the
perks of being a blogger, in your opinion/experience? Creative release is one of perks of blogging. Having an outlet to put my thoughts and
opinions on what I love is so refreshing.
The best part is getting feedback and knowing that there are others out
there that share in my opinions, or that read my musings and want to discuss
them.
- Would you
rather be a movie star or a director? Why? I would definitely prefer acting to
directing. I have a dramatic flair, and
have done small-scale theater. Not only
is it incredibly fun, it is rewarding, as well.
I would love to act, and I always tell my family: "I was born to play a Zombie." :)
- What's your
favorite era when it comes to Hollywood movies? Why? Currently, I am really into movies set during the Renaissance
Period, or 14th-17th Century, as I am obsessed with the costumes in the films that
are set during this time in history. Such detail and grace in the women's clothing.
- Who's your
favorite actor/actress, why?
My favorite actor right now is the brilliant Matthew
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Matthew McConaughey as Rust Cohle
on HBO's "True Detective"
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McConaughey. His
portrayal of Ron Woodruff in the Dallas
Buyers Club was nothing short of perfection, and he earned every bit of the
Oscar he received this year. He deserves the Emmy, too, for the
amazing job he did in the HBO drama True Detective, playing Detective Rust Cohle. He was
mesmerizing in the role and he MADE that show.
- Who would you want to mentor you? Could be
living or dead. Could be an author (if you wanna be a writer) or a director. Or
any other person. Jesus Christ. Hands down.
- Do you believe in
ghosts? Why? Yes; I lived in a house that had one residing in it when I was in the seventh grade. A ghost, an evil presence - whatever it was, it was
there. We moved; it did not. I am still so thankful.
Here
are the 11 blogs that I have decided to nominate. Participation is optional, of course, but it
will be fun! I have questions for you
and you can link below so I can read your answers:
Michael Foster (FlixNerd)
Movie and Film Reviews
Tanya Foster (film+fashion+fun)
MovieMelt
Matt Wells
Tim Day
Khalilah Willis
Elegantly Fashionable
Baby Bell
Anna Lorena (Lorenne Blau)
Rachael Dickhute (Everything Hauler)
The
Questions for You
1. What is your favorite film and
why?
2. When watching t.v., do you
prefer Reality
Shows, Drama or Sitcoms, and what is your
favorite show?
3. If you could grow up in a different time period,
any at all, which would you choose and why?
4. Just For fun: You are stranded on an island
forever
and can have one companion: your
dog/cat/pet, unlimited books to read, Channing
Tatum or Scarlett Johansson. Which do
you
choose and why?
5. Color trend in women’s hair
(blue, pink,
purple…) – Love it or Hate it and why?
6. How do you feel about movies
with nonlinear
timelines, and do you have a favorite? (Hint:
mine is Memento)
7. What is your favorite holiday
and what do you
love about it?
8. Approximately how many hours (honestly)
of
t.v. do you watch weekly and do you prefer to
dvr/tivo your shows?
9. What is the most exotic place
you have ever
visited, and what did you love most about it?
10. You can be Spiderman, Batman, Captain
America, Wolverine, Iron Man, Mystique, or
Storm
for a day. Who do you choose? Why?
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Photo credits: IMDB.com and HBO.com
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