Sometimes when you least expect it, and when you need it most, someone does something nice for you.
This was the case earlier this week when I was feeling just a bit down after having checked my stats and realized that although my follower number is increasing, my Google Page rank had dropped significantly (I’d like to think it’s only because so many people are paying more attention to political sites these days.)
Anyway, suddenly a ping-back notice appeared, and I always check ping-backs. Imagine my delight to learn that Laura from Riddle In The Middle had nominated me for The Miranda Sings Award, created by Claudia’s Thoughts!
I’m honored to accept (Thank you, Laura!), and will do my best to comply with the rules, which are:
1. Announce the award with a post and link the blogger who nominated you.
2. Include the featured image on your blog post.
3. Nominate 10 bloggers (or as many as you can think of) and link your awardees in the post.
4. List 7 things you love about yourself (eg. appearance, personality, achievements, etc.).
5. Describe yourself in a positive manner. Don’t use negative connotations.
So here goes. I’ve already complied with #1 and #2. I’ll leave #3 for the end because I need to think on that a bit.
Rules #4 and #5 are probably the most difficult for someone like me. I seldom give any personal information about myself, and considering that I have created Not CM, the evil alter-ego, it’s going to be hard to avoid negative connotations. But I’ll try.
Seven [positive] things about me:
♥ While I used to dread growing old, I find that being within a year or two of retirement, I’m now actually enjoying the freedom of being a senior citizen. I can wear whatever I want, go out or stay in as I please (well, except for having to spend time at work, still), and if I accidentally say something somewhat inappropriate, people just attribute it to oncoming senility.
♥ I am an animal lover. If I could do anything in this life that I wished, it would be to have enough land to take in everyone else’s unwanted pets. I have experience with fish, turtles, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters and dogs. While I’ve never had a cat, I’m sure I could learn. I might, however, draw the line at snakes and tarantulas.
♥ I love meeting other bloggers! So far I have personally dined with the Grumpy Old Dude from Archon’s Den and with Amy Rose of Petals Unfolding. Plans are currently in the works for meetings with three other bloggers (no, I’m not saying who or when – you’ll just have to wait for the posts!). If I had enough money, I would travel the world and meet every one of you, but alas, my funds are limited. (Anyone want to start a Go Fund Me for Cordelia’s Mom’s international travels? 🙂 )
♥ My eyes are green. You can’t tell that from the About page. Just in case you were wondering.
♥ I’m a better driver than I pretend to be when writing posts. I know that any of you living in the Western New York area are especially glad to hear that and will now freely embark from home without first Googling “Where is Cordelia’s Mom right now?”
GOT WINE?
♥ I have recently discovered that, due to my ongoing Remicade treatments, I can again eat moderate amounts of chocolate! And drink a glass or so of wine each day! Life. Is. Good!!
♥ My photography is steadily improving (but don’t judge by the images in this post!). It’s amazing what you can teach yourself if you really have an interest. Same with writing. Lesson learned? Never, ever give up a dream. Put it on hold for awhile if you have to, but never lose hope of obtaining it.
And now for the part that everyone has been waiting for (you can stop skimming now).
My nominees for The Miranda Sings Award are as follows. With the exception of the first one (who probably has more followers than any of us, even though he doesn’t own a blog himself!), I’m limiting nominations to blogs with less than 1,000 followers (according to WordPress), to bring attention to them.
[NOTE TO NOMINEES – CONSIDER THIS AS MY WAY OF HONORING YOU. THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO ACCEPT.)
- Paul Curran of Julie No Blog (Please hold your applause until th end. Thank you.)
- Pensitivity101
- Typical Tracy
- Roamin’ Gnomials
- Daddy Come Lately
- New Bloggy Cat
- Get Off My Lawn
- Just Plain Ol’ Vic
- Social Bridge
- In the Zone
Wasn’t that fun? Now it’s your turn.
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I love to hear from my readers. You may comment on this post, comment on my Facebook or Twitter pages, or email me at cordeliasmom2012@yahoo.com or notcordeliasmom@aol.com
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Miranda Sings Award image by Claudia’s Thoughts; other images by Cordelia’s Mom
Cordelia's Mom, Still 
Did you get my emails 🙂
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I did. Haven’t had a chance to reply.
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Congrats! 🙂
I had all along been wondering about the color of your eyes 😉 lol
I have a friend who grew up with dogs, and who has only ever had dogs. She lived with me and my cat briefly, but she more or less avoided my cat. She’d ask me, “Why is she rubbing on me?” or “Why does she look at me like that?” When another friend moved half the earth away, her cat was too aged to make the journey, and my friend took the cat. She said to me, “Oh I can’t wait til you get here, you can teach me to speak cat!” We had such a funny visit then!
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Cats definitely speak a different language!
I thought about nominating you, but according to WordPress you have too many followers to meet my 1,000 follower limit – lucky you!
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Meh, it’s okay — I’ve not done awards in a long, long time!
I think dogs are definitely easier than cats, but then, dogs are more like people, aren’t they? Only … BETTER, ahaha! 😛
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Congratulations!!
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Thanks, Marilyn. I would have nominated you, but you have way more than 1,000 followers and I also know that you have an awards-free blog. Just consider yourself honored anyway! 🙂
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oh how super cool to fine my blog on the list (super sweet and unexpected indeed) – so thanks and I accept. Is it okay if get back with you late r- I am taking off the month of March – ❤
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I don’t think there’s any deadline in accepting. Take as long as you need.
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you really made my day!
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Cool
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also – what a heart you have to want to take in all those pets!! 🙂
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I just like animals. Sometimes better than people.
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ha! I hear ya – and did you know that I wanted to share something from your blog in my recent post. But I dod not have the time to search and then put it in – maybe another time. but I will share more about what it was – I am running out now – butI will follow plater in Marhc!! xoxo
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You may share anything from my blog whenever you wish.
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Thanks – and I guess I feel a special connection. To you now because of he Doobsters post!
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Congrats, CM! I’m wondering if we are in the blogging doldrums — people seem to be writing less and reading less! I certainly am doing less of both.
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I think it may just seem like people are writing less because of the way WordPress is handling the Reader. Or, it could be Seasonal Affective Disorder. Or may we’re all just getting tired? Who knows?
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Congratulations! 🙂
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Thanks, Karen. You’ve been one of my best supporters from the very beginning.
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It was fun reading a little about you, CM. I’m so happy you can again eat chocolate and have some wine too!!! Exciting! I have your little gift you gave me on my entertainment center and even if it is a Christmas ornament, it is still out. Every time I look at it, I think of you and our lunch. I no longer have a congested nose so I don’t think I would have the um problem I had when I ordered that French Onion Soup. LOL Hang in there! Spring is almost here!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Oh, Amy, that’s so sweet. We’ll get together again, hopefully not during allergy season.
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I think it is cool you have met some real bloggers in person. That sounds awesome! 🙂
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It is cool. If I ever get to your end of the country, I’d like to meet you. That would be the best!
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Congrats and thank you so much for the nod. Loved your answers!
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You’re welcome. I love your blog.
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I haven’t been making the time to check out blogs as often lately. Too much work and school and more work and more school and people dying and having to take care of their stuff. Sigh. Time to go back to making time for reading and enjoying people’s blogs, because I’m missing out! Congratulations on the award. 🙂
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Also, now that I have ferrets, I wonder why I’ve never had ferrets as pets before. They don’t take up a lot of space, they’re crazy fun, and they love to snuggle.
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I never got into ferrets. I’ve heard they make great pets, but somehow they just never appealed to me. But then I never cared for tall, skinny men, so maybe there’s a correlation between those men and long, skinny ferrets.
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They can get pudgie, too. But of course, to each their own. 🙂
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Ugh, sounds like you really could use a break. Hope things are getting better for you.
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Congrats, CM! Just want you to know that you’re the first person I know who has green eyes. And many thanks for the nomination. °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°
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Thank you. My eyes used to be even greener when I was young and wore tinted contact lenses. Now they’re just old-lady green.
PS: You’re welcome.
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♥(>‿◠)✌
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Congratulations!!
I loved reading 7 things about you 🙂
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Thanks. And now I have to do it all over again! Life is just so hard.
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It’s tough when people like you!! 🙂
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