My Very First Liebster Award Nomination

The Liebster Award

1. The Liebster Award is given by bloggers to bloggers  who have less than 200 followers. 
2. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves. 
3. Each blogger should answer the 11 questions given to you.
4.  Choose 11 new bloggers to pass the award on to and   link them in your post.
5.  Create 11 new questions for the bloggers.
6.  Go back to their page and tell them about the award.
7.  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 

1. 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!
2. 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.
3. I believe in showing up fashionably late; it is never a bad thing to make an entrance. 
4. I have lived in the U.S., Hawaii, and Germany, but now reside in the U.S.  I love to travel, especially taking cruises

   

   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.” 
5. 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! 
6.  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)! 
7. 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
8. My day cannot begin without coffee.  MUST...HAVE…COFFEE!! 
9. I know sign language.  I am not fluent yet, but I can converse; I hope to be fluent soon. 
10. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.  
4. Who is your favorite author/director and why? This was a difficult choice, but right now, Christopher

   

   Christopher Nolan, Director

   Nolan.  Memento, The Dark Knight, Inception, The Dark Knight Rises…and coming soon, Interstellar.  Pure genius.
5.  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!
6. 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. 
7. 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." :)  
8. What's your favorite era when it comes to Hollywood movies? Why? Currently, I am really into movies set during the Renaissance Period, or 14^th-17^th 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.
   
9. Who's your favorite actor/actress, why?  My favorite actor right now is the brilliant Matthew

   

   Matthew McConaughey as Rust Cohle

   on HBO's "True Detective"

   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. 
10. 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. 
11.  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