Helly everyone. One of the highest honours I think one can receive is to be recognised by a fellow blogger with an award. To my shame though, I have lately really been running behind on making posts for awards and tags. It is seriously embarassing. In the upcoming weeks I’m going to try and make up for this by writing at least two awards post each week in order to catch up. Hopefully real life won’t be interfering with these plans again, but I will do my best. I’ve said it countless times, but one of the best things about blogging is the interacting with everyone. Some of you out there have really became amazing blogging friends, but there are always some people that are even more special.
A couple of weeks ago I came across a blog called Touch my spine book reviews. Featuring incredible reviews for, you guessed it alright novels, there is more to this blog than meets the eye. And I am not talking about Transformers here. No, not only are the reviews amazing to read, but there are also great posts with gifs that manage to put a smile on my face, whenever I’m feeling down. But it is the person behind this blog, that makes it so special: the great and wonderful Dani. To say she is a very kind soul that despite everything she is going through herself cares so much for others would be a complete understatement. She is one of the most amazing bloggers that I have met, and she really has become a great friend. So if you are not yet following her, quit reading this and do so ASAP. To my astonishment I got nominated by her for an award that I had not yet heard of, The Growing Self Blogger Award. When I read what this award was about, I was stunned. It really is a great honor. Thank you so much Dani for this fantastic award, and really never change: as you are so fond of saying: You Rock!
WHAT IS THE GROWING SELF BLOGGER AWARD?
“The Growing Self Blogger Award has been created to acknowledge and celebrate amazing individuals, in the blogging community, who are persevering through life’s challenges not only to GROW as individuals, but to reach out and help others GROW as well.” ~Roda
THE RULES:
- Put the award logo/image on your blog
- List the rules
- Thank the individual that nominated you and provide a link to their blog
- Describe the award and mention the creator: Roda @ @Growingself.blog
- Nominate up to 5 blogs. Remember, the purpose of this award is to specifically celebrate those individuals that make a difference in the lives of others.
- Give 1 reason why you nominated each individual.
- Notify your nominees by commenting on their blog
I NOMINATE :
Cain S. Latrani I have been following Cain for a very long time now. And to say that I am impressed by this man is just giving him way to little credit. Out of respect for his privacy I am not going to say what he is currently going through, but you can read that on his blog. I am also not going to say how I can understand what he is feeling right now, because truly I can’t. But for him to find the strength to keep posting high quality content nearly each day, and at times make even apologies to his readers when he misses a post has truly baffled me. If there is anyone who deserves this award it is him, as he manages to truly and utterly inspire me with each and every post.
Karandi James The great Karandi from 100wordanime, is probably the first blog I followed when I started my blogging career, now more than a year ago. In fact I think we both started our blogs at pretty much the same time. This lady is a miracle worker. She publishes posts every day, sometimes two or three at a time, while still maintaining an amazing quality. But she also manages to comment on nearly every blog that is out here, while at the same time showcasing posts from other blogs as well. How she sometimes manages to do this, together with a dayjob is simply beyond me. (I suspect either clones or black sorcery lol). She is a driving force in the anime community and a truly amazing individual that you just have to follow if you are not already doing so.
Irina Now I haven’t been following Irina for a very long time, but these past few weeks have been a blast. She always finds time to respond to your comments while at the same time making very cool posts. Her humor is one of the things I like most about her. Every post just has some kind of joke in it, that at times has really put tears into my eyes. And occasionally that has managed to let me spill my drinks too lol.(Why I am laughing about this last statement I don’t really know). Seriously though, not only has her blog been growing at an astonishing rate, she also is the inventor of the Blogwarming Party. This wonderful idea showcases new blogs that have only just started out and puts them in the spotlight. A truly incredible and selfless act, so that is why I think she more than deserves this award.
Vinnieh What to say about this man? Everything I say is probably way too less, but I will try and make an attempt anyway. Vinnieh runs not one, but two blogs. The first features amazing movie reviews. I always thought that I knew a lot about movies, but I have more than met my match. His knowledge about the world of film is astounding and I have discovered some incredible new movies because of his reviews. His other blog is a bit naughty and features the world of erotica but in a very tasteful way. He is also one of those miracle workers that not only writes terrific posts, but always responds to your comments in a very kind way and sometimes almost as soon as you post them. He really has grown into a terrific friend, and is also one of the most kindhearted indivuals you will meet on WordPress.
Sonea If I would not have included Sonea for this one I would seriously have cursed myself forever. Another person that I have really grown to admire over the past few months, Sonea is a woman that just never gives up. Again out of respect for privacy I’m not going to say what she has been going through, but trust me on this when I say it is very, very hard. She has been out of blogging for a while, and is now slowly getting back into it, but I do know it still is very tough for her to do so. Her reviews are absolutely amazing and written in a way that at times almost seems as if she is writing a novel. But it is her strength that I really respect. Despite everything that is going on with her, she still manages to comment on posts, and write posts herself. It is something that I don’t know if I could ever do. I really wish you all the best Sonea and I truly hope your amazing courage will never fail you.
IN CLOSING
The hardest part for doing this post was the rule that I could only nominate five blogs. Alas, I did not make the rules so five nominees it is. I wish I could nominate more people, because I think that pretty much every blog that I follow is amazing. You all inspire me in some way, and I can only say keep doing what you are doing!
Congrats Michel!!! You deserve all the blogging awards the community has to offer. ^__^ Your dedication towards reading and commenting on everyone’s blogs is inspiring. 🙂
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Awww, now you are making me blush here 😊😊 Thank you so much for these very kind words, they really mean a lot 😊
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Awwww. This honestly made my day. Thank you so much Raistlin. I imagine you get nominated every other day as you are always such a pleasure in the blogging community
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Why is everyone trying to make me blush here with these kind comments (and succeeding as well 😂). Thanks a lot for these very kind words, appreciate them 😀 But no worries you definitely deserve this award 😀
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Dude, you truly do deserve this, way more than I ever could. You are an amazing blogger, an awesome person, and an incredible friend to have. Congrats to you.
Thank you as well for the compliment. It is appreciated.
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Man, every comment I am receiving on this award is making me speechless. Thank you so much, really appreciate it. But trust me on this: if anyone deserves this award it is you: they should change the name in the Cain S Latrani award 😀
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Oh, I certainly wouldn’t go that far, but I am a pretty humble guy. It’s what makes me better than others. 😉
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That is such a sweet post !! ❤️❤️😍 So many great bloggers out there and totally sweet of you to recognize them AND YAY FOR DANI 👏😍❤️ I think we can day the same about you too! You are a gift for the book blogging world 😇
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Man, really this morning has been me blushing at nearly every single comment that I have received for his post 😊Thank you very much for these very kind words, I reall appreciate them and they mean a lot 😊
Dani is just an amazing person no question about that 😀
Don’t count yourself out though: I haven’t been following your blog for long, but it is really amazing, and your comments are incredible. So you rock as well! Glad to have met you 😊
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You are the BEST Michel!!!😗😉🤗 I think you are quite amazing yourself!💜
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Awww Trang!!!!💝📚💝📚💝 My blogger babe crush!!!! You are the sweetest!🤗 I am so glad to be your friend!💟 When I pray to God I thank him for you guys!😍💟📚💝
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Congratulations Michel! The always wonderful Dani chose well in nominating you!🤗
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Thank you so much😊 Really appreciate it, but as you got nominated in the same post as me, I just want to say she chose very well in choosing you too. You deserve it just as much, and are a truly amazing person yourself 😊
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Thank You Michel. You’ve just made me blush.😊
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Both of you guys are amazing and so glad to have met you!!!!🤗😗 *happy dance*💃💃💃
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Woot! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
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Awww!!!💯🙌💃💃💃
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Haha happy dance indeed 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Yay!🎊🎊💃💃
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Haha,sorry about that 😅 Just to relate I just said to one of Dani’s comments that I don’t think I have ever blushed as much on a single day as today. All these kind comments are making me really shy.😊
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Don’t be shy!!! You are awesome let that radiate!!! I hope you have a great day Michel!😍😗🤗
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Awww, thank you again, this really makes me smile every time. You are so amazing 😊😊😊
Hope your day is going well too 😊😊
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I’m glad it doesn’t get in your nerves! I have been told I’m too lovey dovey before or whatever!!! You rock Michel!😁💯😎
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I really hope you were being sarcastic or making a joke. I really think it is a shame if anyone really said that you. You are just a truly wonderful girl, and don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise. Your comments always make me smile, really not just saying that, nor have I ever at a single moment thought they were too much. Really weird how people can sometimes react 😢😢
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I don’t know how to explain it everyone I’ve met seems drawn to me like offline and have had to deal with craziness like 13 people that were in love with me at the same time!😱😱😱 And they all say the same there is something about me and I have always made friends quickly But then there is people that within the last few years that I took care of and helped and still did after they talked about me behind my back and I jave definitely had my share of mean remarks and drama. I still try to be civil with them but they just hate me for things that I had nothing to do with or that I said no I couldnt help them anymore because I started struggling financially. It’s been pretty bad and has caused me to be a recluse besides the blogosphere. I just don’t do well with confrontation or insults it breaks me down. One person I am dealing with keepz calling social services claiming I did insane and horrible things to my children and calls me fat and ugly and I’ve done nothing to her except I am her husbands ex wife. Drama and its crazy because before her me and him stayed best friends.😧😭 sorry about all that negativity on your positive post sweetheart!!! You truly are awesome!💖💛💗💛
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Hey: really no need to apologise for anything at all. People can sometimes be downright evil. I’ve helped my own fair share of people, and got stabbed in the back by them at times as well. It’s just seriously annoying. Don’t let them bring you down though. As I have mentioned quite a number of times now, you are a very sweet and kind person, and there is nothing wrong with you in any way whatsoever. They say that in times of struggle only your true friends will be there. And that is usually the case. I have stopped investing time in people that don’t matter. It just isn’t worth it. In the end you can’t stay friends with every one, as much as one would sometimes like that.
The important thing is to keep having confidence in your self: you really are a very awesome, sweet and kind girl! Never let anyone let you think otherwise or make you doubt that 😊❤️
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Thanks so much Michel for your our sweet reply!!! I didn’t realize I unloaded this. Lol but yeah I try hard not to let others bring me down but easier said than done. You are definitely right about when things get hard. So many people thought I had are now gone. 😭 Thanks for being your kind and sweet self. You always know how to brighten my day!😗🤗
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But you know what? The people that stick by you are the ones that matter the most: it’s always important to remember that 😊
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You’re right! Thanks for your undying support Michel!!!😁💖😍
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Yay, I love discovering new blogs!
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Haha, yeah that is the same with me. You can never have too much blogs to follow 😀
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Congratulations on the award! Karandi is an excellent writer. I can’t even blog that often. She’s great!
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Thank you very much, appreciate the kind words 😊 Yeah, she really is amazing: I really have no clue how she manages to do this every week. Hopefully she will let us in on her secret lol 😂
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You’re welcome. You totally deserve this awesome award. I wish I knew, it can come in handy. She’s a talented writer and I can’t keep up. XD
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Waahh, you totally deserve the award dude. Your blog is entertaining and insightful, and you sir are just as awesome and wonderful. 🙂 Dani has been popping up everywhere I look and she definitely is an amazing person. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her posts reflects her uplifting personality! Stay awesome, dude.
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Thank you so much for these ver kind words and the great comment 😀 I really appreciate the kind feedback: seriously awesome 😀 As for Dani, yeah she really is truly terrific. Her kind words and enormous enthusiasm are always very infectious.
I will try to stay awesome: lol. Thank you again 😊
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You don’t have to try to stay awesome Michel, just be yourself and ypur already there!😗🤗
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Awwww…..thank you so much 😊😊😊 Man don’t think I have ever had a post with this many beautiful comments before 😊😊
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I love all the positivity and love this award has brought.
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Me too, I am pretty overwhelmed by it if I am honest. But that is all because of your amazing original post: so once again, thank you very much 😊
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Xoxo 😊💝🤗💞😗
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Awww Lashaan, you are such an awesome person!!!!😁🤗😍 I’m so glad to have come across you and Trang!!! You guys rock hard!💜💞💜💞
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Congratulations, and thank you. Now I have several new blogs to check out 😊.
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Thank you very much 😀 Haha: yeah it is always cool to discover some new blogs 😊
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Congrats!
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Thank you very much 😊
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Congratulations and thanks so much for the kind words (blushing a little). I would like to say if you know where I can get a clone or access to some sort of sorcery to get a few extra hours in my day, let me know because I’d love to have it.
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Thank you very much and sorry for making you blush 😊 But you deserve this award: so really no worries. Haha I will do my best to get access to a cloning facility and some sorcery. Maybe we can ask Asta for some help lol 😂😂
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No way! Asta can’t even help himself and he’s certain to start shouting.
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Haha I somehow knew that would be your answer lol😂😂 No worries, if I would ever enlist the help of Asta I probably am under the influence of a spell myself 😀
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I tried cloning to boost my blog output once, but it didn’t turn out too well. Guess I’ll look into sorcery next.
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Haha 😂😂😂😂 I have found sorcery works pretty good: you can at least one second of extra time every day….erm….yeah I guess that really isn’t very awesome 😂
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Omg Michel!!!!!😭😭😭😭 You are the BEST ever!!! I am so happy to have met you in the blogosphere! You have such a beautiful soul and are an amazing guy!!! I’m so honored to be your friend!!!😍😍😍 I got tears in my eyes from your shout out!!! OMGAWD!!! Lots of hugs and happy dances!!! Don’t ever forget how amazing you are and how much you rock!
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Oops sorry to have made you cry 😅😅 But it just had to be done: you really deserve some recognition because simply put you are amazing. You always manage to put a smile on my face with an uplifting post or comment, and I know that I am not only one where you manage to achieve this 😀 So really, thank you very much again…and the same goes for me as well: really glad to have met you: keep being awesome 😊😊😊😊
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Awww Michel!!! You are amazing my friend!!! Lots of hugs and happy dances! I think you deserve the best out of life. You are such a kind, handsome, thoughtful and intelligent man!!! I’m so honored to be your friend!!! #friendsforever I posted a post about an hour or so ago that might give you a good laigh for the day!😀😀😗💯💟
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Man…I don’t think that I have ever blushed this much on a single day as today lol 😂
Thank you for these amazing words, it really means the world to me 😊
Never forget that you are all these things as well: the honor is all mine 😊 #friendsforever
I saw that post earlier this evening, and you are so right, it really made me laugh lol 😂😂
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You’re my #bloggercrush and #friendsforever 😊😍🤗😗
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Congratulations!!💐💐this award post was very sweet 🙂
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Thank you very much for the kind words and your comment 😊
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You’re most welcome 🙂
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Rai-san!!
I think an exclamation mark after your name is a given!
I haven’t read such a great award post in a while. A selfless one at that too.
Congratulations on the much deserved award~
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I just said it earlier this evening, I don’t think I have ever blushed this much on a single day. The response to this post has been really overwhelming in a very positive way, and it is really making me very shy 😊😊😊
Thanks for your kind words…you are awesome 😀
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What you wrote about me was so generous and thoroughly wonderful. I’m so grateful to you, Michel. You too make a difference to blogging with your incredible insight into movies and television.
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Both you and Michel’s film blogs are the greatest! I only check out you two guy’s blogs for the latest/older television series or movies! You giys are my go-to and are so talented with your writing!!! You both ROCK!!!💞💛💞💛💞
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I’m honoured to be in such prestigious company. Simply the best.
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I meant very word of it Vinnieh. You really deserve this award, and you are an absolutely amazing friend. Just very glad to have met you 😊
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I’m thrilled to have met you. You’re one amazing dude.
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Likewise my friend: never change, you are a terrific and awesome guy 😀
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All the same to you.
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Michel, you really move me with your kind words. To say I am most grateful and honoured would not quite do you justice because you simply shine with grace an I am so very thankful for this award.
It’s true, things are incredibly tough with moi at present hence i have been sparcely posting, and my inconsistency can be upsetting. But I have only today come back online and managed to read your beautiful post here about some very talented and amazing bloggers which has put a smile across my face. It’s not very hard to see why so many people follow and admire you.
You are one of the most kind hearted people around and I can’t be grateful enough to have met you even if it is virtually speaking. Thank you for the support at all times, it means more than I can say. That is the wonderful thing about blogging. You end up with more genuiene friends than you think possible.
When things are tremendously difficult, it’s a nice place on the internet to find yourself worthy of something and that people appreciate your work. You’ve always been one of those people. I hope I’ll be around moreso with the courage people like yourself offer me and that I can continue to grow that friendship.
Much Love to you Michel and thank you for the support
Sincerely Sonea x
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Wow….to say that I am bit silent after a comment like this would be an understatement. Just to put your mind at ease: I mean that in the absolutely most positive way 😀
These words are amazing…I’m just a simple guy, and I am really humbled by your amazingly kind words.
Thank you very much. I hope everything for you will soon turn into something a little brighter. You deserve that so much: good health, and a lot of happyness. You are amazing, and you deserve the best. Never feel upset about not being here consistently. It is amazing that you are here at all at times. It takes courage of which you have plenty, so really no worries about that: ever 😊
Take care, and I really hope you will feel better soon.😊
Best wishes,
Michel 😀
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Congratulations! You definitely deserve it 🙂 I’m not just saying this, but you are really one of my favorite blogs to read. I so enjoy your writing style, your humor, and so much interesting content. Again, congrats!
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Aww, man comments like these really make my day. Thank Youssou very much for these very awesome and kind words. I really appreciate it. Well…as I said many times before you are my number one source for Korean dramas and news. And I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog as well: and I am not just saying this either 😊
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Congratulations! 😀 Well deserved 🙂 Your blog truly is great and is always a pleasure to read 😀
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Aww, thank you so much for your kind comments. I feel the same about your blog though. Always highly enjoy reading your reviews and your drawings are always amazing as well 😊 Hope your blog will continue for many more years 😊
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You’re very welcome 😀 And that’s incrediably kind of you to say. 😀 Thanks so much 🙂
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It’s the first time I heard about this award.
Anyway, congratulations on the award, @raistlin0903. ^ ^
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Thank you very much, that is very kind of you 😀 I had not heard of this one before either 😊
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Congratulations! I’m looking forward to checking out the blogs you nominated as well. 🙂
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Thank you very much: I appreciate it a lot 😀 Yeah, those are really awesome blogs, abd well worth checking out for sure 😀
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What a lovely award congrats! And your shoutout for Dani was so sweet 😀 Her blog’s great 😀 Such a lovely post!!
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Thank you very much 😊 Appreciate the kind comment. And yeah Dani really deserved this shout out. She really has a great blog and is just such a wonderful person 😊
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You’re welcome 😊 Absolutely 😊
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Congratulations on the award, it is seriously so well-deserved! I couldn’t agree more with the person who nominated you because when I think about a blogger who’s grown both as a person and as a writer, and helped others grow as well, you immediately come to mind ^^
So yes, perfect post and perfect award! Loved reading this 🙂
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Congratulations! 😃
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Thank you very much, that’s very kind of you 😊😊
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