THE SUNSHINE AND SHINE ON AWARD...I've been nominated and so I pay it forward

Hello My Lovelies!


I am totally honored that fellow blogger Missy May of Missy May's World nominated me for the Sunshine and Shine On Awards. Many thanks, Missy!  Glad to have you in my corner!Hopefully this sort of thing will encourage other bloggers to uplift each other and appreciate our fellow bloggers.  We are all unique and offer a different perspectives on blogging!First some administrative work....

Rules for the Shine Award:

• Use the logo below in the post
• Link to whoever nominated you.
• Write ten pieces of information about yourself.
• Nominate ten fellow bloggers "who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogsphere."

Rules for the Shine On Award:

• Display the award logo on your blog
• Show appreciation by acknowledging the blogger who nominated you and link back to them in your post.
• Share 7 random facts about yourself.
• Nominate 15 bloggers you admire and happily pass on this award, making sure to link their blog into your post.
• Contact your chosen bloggers and let them know. 

SUNSHINE AWARD: 10 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME

1. I'm an Aquarius and I most certainly behave as such!
2. I am also a writer. Check out my other blog: Lyric, Literature and Prose.
3. As a kid, I wanted to be a fashion designer. Nothing changed there!
4. I have only been horseback riding once and I am fine with that.
5. I LUV rice...any way you cook it, I will eat it.
6. I studied Spanish and International Business in college.
7. I speak Spanish.
8. I am also an artist.  Check out my 3rd blog: SMH Studios.
9. I luv to travel.
10. I think the word weirdo is a compliment.

SHINE ON AWARD: 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME

1. I laugh...ALL THE TIME
2. I come across as shy or quiet in person but really I am deep in my own head. In my mind I am trying to save the world.
3. I speak a little German at times...LOL I listen to German soul music (favorite artists: Xavier Naidoo and Joy Denalane)
4. I lived in Toronto, Canada.
5. I lived in Cordoba, Argentina.
6. I am currently obsessed with Portland even though I never been there! I think I would "belong" there.
7. I love science fiction.

The Bloggers I would love to nominate for inspiring me are:

1. Makeup Guru Beauty by Lee
2. The first blog I followed that inspires me to be good to my body RawFitMama
3. My all day inspiration Mimi G Style
4. Fellow naturalista Natural Belle
5. Another naturalista that I check out, Alex of The Good Hair Blog
6. A southern vegan whose recipes are to die for, Bianca of Vegan Crunk
7. A fellow hooker (as in crochet hook!)  Wool Crochet
8. I just love the style featured on Style Pantry
9. A fellow blogger that is inspiring and encouraging, Kendra at FashionOnTheTrend
10. This blogger shares recipes for tasty treats here MissPlacedLadyBug
11. Another HOOKer like me CrochetCrazy
12. Another Fashionista blog I check out, AFashionCrowd
13. And yet more fashion via DinaBella
14. I don't have a pooch but this is a cute blog! PoshPoochDesigns
15. And yet more crochet greatness at MoonHouse

There you have it my people...may you be just as inspired as I am by these awesome bloggers!

Wishing you all the love and sunshine in the world,
Erica