And the award goes to...

First, I still don't really know what this is: Liebster Award. However, I was nominated by my friend Laura--who is the author of The Bright Side. The more I read about it I think it's just a way of saying, "Hey, I think your blog is great even if your reader population isn't!" just not with that much sassy sauce (it's totally genuine, which is how I am nominating my blogs as well).

I first started blogging when I left for college as a way to keep up with everyone in my life. My blog really took off when I left the country (I mean obviously then my life was more interesting). And now I kind of just mess with it here and there. Who knows where it's going next...

Laura is definitely one of my favorite bloggers (and one of my best friends) and I'm so glad she is finally back to blogging (it took some convincing). Anyways, about that Liebster thing that she gave me...

Liebster rules...

1. Post 11 random facts about yourself.
2. Answer 11 questions from your nominator.
3. Nominate 11 other blogs with under 200 followers and ask them 11 questions.

11 Random Facts About Me

1. I pretty much only like foods that are white or brown in color.
2. My favorite scent in the whole wide world is Amber Oil.
3. I hate the cold. At this point in my life, I refuse to live anywhere that it does not feel like summer year round.
4. One day I would like to go back and live in Chile.
5. March Maddness is my favorite time of year.
6. I absolutely love craft beer. I pretty much refuse to drink nasty beer (Budlight, Coors, Miller...).
7. I have played the drums since I was nine and now play the drumset for my school jazz band. 
8. Thanks to my oldest brother, I could sit and watch Starwars all day.
9. I don't really like to text people--I'm one of those callers...
10. I pretty much only shop at Old Navy.
11. Someday I do think I will make a career in policy.

11 Questions Posed by Nominator

1. What is your favorite season?
   Summer, hands down.
   
2. Who was your first concert?
   No clue honestly. Probably someone like the Newsboys or something like that.
3. What is your go-to Karaoke song?
   "We Are Family"
4. What is your favorite quote and why?

   “Someday, somewhere - anywhere, unfailingly, you'll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.”  --Pablo Neruda

   I love Pablo Neruda and going to Chile made his life and poetry come alive to me. This quote is just beautiful. His writing is so captivating. 
   
   
5. What is your favorite blog post and give us the link to it?
   That I have ever written? This one
   
6. Who or what inspires you?
   Usually good books or movies that are realistic. Like Silverlinings Playbook---that was inspiring.
   
7. What is one thing you cannot do without in the morning?Oh my god coffee.
   
8. When are you at your happiest?
   When I am at the beach.
   
9. List three strengths and three weaknesses about yourself.
   Strengths: I'm pretty independent. I can find humor in almost anything. I am super time oriented. Weaknesses: I'm not good with change (but I'm getting so much better). I am super critical. I'm very stubborn.
   
10. What is your all-time favorite song?
    "Always Alright" --Alabama Shakes
    
11. What are three blogs you read regularly?See nominations

My 11 Liebster Award Nominations

Aromos Nevados y Flores de Poesía

Mary Mail

The Bright Side According to Laura (I don't care if it's against the rules)

Bitch Beer I know they have over 200 readers. WHATEVER.

Amarette's Abenteur

Through the Lens

European Adventures

Writes Like a Girl

Culture Greyhound

And...those are all of the blogs that I read...once again I will break a rule.

11 Questions For Nominated Bloggers

 1. Why blog?

 2. What's with the title of your blog?

 3. If you could get anyone in the world to read your blog who would it be?

 4. What is your favorite font?

 5. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

 6. What is your most read blog post?

 7. Which of your posts has the least amount of views?

 8. What is your favorite song...or top 5? 

 9. Should cheese go on top of the meat of a burger or under it?

10. What is your favorite book?

11. Where is the best place to get ice cream?