What a lovely surprise to be nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award! I would like to thank Wendi for nominating me! When you have a moment, check out her blog, SimplyChronicallyIll. It’s filled with inspirational and informational content!
The ‘rules’ of the Bloggers Recognition Award are (no pressure here, just an opportunity to allow others to get to know you a little better):
- Write a post to show your award
- Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog
- Give a brief story of how your blog started
- Give two pieces of advice for new bloggers
- Nominate 6-12 bloggers who you believe deserve to be recognized
- Comment on their blogs, to let the nominees know they have been nominated
How I started my blog:
In reflection, a domino effect in my life led me here. Had chronic illness not invaded my life I wouldn’t be blogging. I’d much rather use this time outside, walking on the beach, which unfortunately my body no longer allows me to do. Don’t get me wrong, I do love to write, but I tend to overshare and I don’t know that blogging is the best venue for that type of writing. Two different people on my healthcare team encouraged me to write and even blog so this page was born and continues on their advice, meanwhile I try not get all ‘oversharey’ with you guys.
When it comes right down to it I blog my experiences with chronic illness (including the good, the bad, and some of the ugly) for that one person out there who is feeling unbearably alone and stumbles upon this site. This illness, MECFS, is extraordinarily cruel, incredibly lonely, and it has a ferocious appetite for consuming people’s quality of lives. I want people, including patients, and loved ones, to know they aren’t alone and by sharing here, candidly, openly, and honestly, I hope to help that one person know, deep down, yes, it’s an awful illness, and yes, even still we keeping fighting for our health, our rights, and our loved ones. We do not give up, every day we dust ourselves off, and we persevere.
Advice for fellow bloggers:
- When starting out pay attention to the comments on other people’s blogs. This will help you find bloggers that you align with and also it will help you surround yourself with active and participatory bloggers.
- Make your blog your own. There’s only one YOU. I love blogs where the person’s personality comes shining through. By sharing things specific to you, you’ll attract people who are interested in similar interests and eventually you’ll end up surrounded by people who you enjoy and who enjoy you.
My nominees:
Well, here’s the thing. I’m terrible at this part and wiped out from a doctor’s appointment yesterday, but I would LOVE to open it up to anyone who would like to participate.
Below are a few more of my little doodles/watercolors as I follow along with World Watercolor Group on Instagram. It’s open to anyone (all skill levels welcome), please feel free to join along! Hoping today is kind to YOU🌸
I think your reasons for starting your blog and your advice to new bloggers are fantastic!
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Thank you 🌸😊
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Congratulations! Definitely well-deserved! As always, I love your artwork. Thanks for sharing it!
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Thank you, Terri🌸😊
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Congratulations! Well deserved.
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Thank you, Lindsay🌸😊
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Thank you so much for taking the time to participate. I loved reading your answers and I appreciate your kind words! Your art is absolutely awesome!
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Thank you; I appreciate the nomination! 🌸 It’s neat to get to know other people!
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my pleasure……….I really enjoy your blog.
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Congratulations! 🎉 You went from a law firm to blogging, (excellent advice!) I went from a career in corrections to blogging. I worry about over sharing too but again, for anyone searching for answers to this disease and it’s coexhisting conditions we need to share it all. I really enjoy reading and writing blogs but like you, this blogging gig is a result, not a first choice. I find it helpful, though! This blogging community is incredibly supportive. Congrats again! ~Kim
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Thank you, Kim😊 Blogging is helpful and you’re so right, incredibly supportive community here. Finding support when you’re housebound is life changing. Hoping today is best as can be for you.🌸
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Congratulations and we’ll deserved! I absolutely love your watercolors!! ❤
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Thank you, Lisa! Wishing you a lovely weekend.😊🌸
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I hope you have a beautiful weekend, too 🤗🌻
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Congratulation on your award. Keep the good works.
You welcome dear friend.
#PATRICKSTORIES
Peace ✌and Love ❤
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