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Sunshine Blogger Award #2

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Oh my goodness, I cannot believe this has happened! 🙏 Thank you so much for the nomination @penjiri. I am incredibly humbled to be included in your list of nominees, it means so much 💗 Everyone, please take the moment to visit Penjiri’s amazing blog! She writes charming book reviews, stories, movie and television recommendations, and more. You can also read the post for her second Sunshine Blogger Award here.

Rules

  1. Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you in a blog post and link back to their blog.
  2. Answer the 11 questions sent by the person who nominated you.
  3. Nominate up to 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
  4. List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog.

Questions Asked of Me

1. What would be your perfect day?

My perfect day would consist of the following:

  • Waking up on holiday around 7am.
  • Prosecco brunch.
  • Couple of hours shopping spree.
  • Exploring a new location.
  • Street food.
  • Writing a blog post.
  • Praying for guidance and to express gratitude for my blessings.

I deeply love and adore all the people in my life, and my perfect day would not be complete without spending time with all of them; boyfriend, parents, cousins, friends, etc. ♡

2. What is the favourite thing you own and why?

Oof! This was a really tough question, so I had to list three different things:

  1. A wristwatch – To commemorate graduating from university, my parents gave me a silver watch which was a complete surprise and I’ve worn it every day for the past five years.
  2. GiftedandChilling – My boyfriend thoughtfully bought my site’s official domain for my birthday.
  3. A designer handbag – For over a year, I saved up some money to purchase my dream bag.

3. What did you dream about last night?

Honestly, I cannot remember! 😅 Though the night before, I was told that I was talking in my sleep…

4. If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

Is it same to assume that asking for more wishes is out of the question? Haha!

  1. I wish that I could pay off my parents’ mortgage and grant them a life of financial freedom.
  2. I wish for everybody around the world to live in a happy and safe home with unconditional love and support.
  3. I wish to have a joyful future with a healthy family.

5. If you had to live in another period, what would you choose?

I would choose to live in the 80s because I love the music, films, and fashion from that decade.

6. What foreign language(s) would you want to master and why?

It would be great to master sign language and Tagalog. I choose sign language because it is universal, and Tagalog because it is spoken in my family.

7. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Adapt to circumstances when they change unexpectedly, rather than act on impulse or overthink.

8. What’s the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to you?

Winning £85 while playing Roulette on holiday last month was incredibly lucky.

9. If you had to describe yourself in only three words, what would you choose?

Affectionate. Patient. Quiet.

10. What words do you think your friends would choose to describe you?

Thoughtful. Stubborn. Indecisive.

11. Which is your favourite movie of all time?

The Devil Wears Prada. It is so iconic! 🤩 I love the writing, the casting/ensemble, and the Vogue montage. I can watch the film on repeat all day.

My Nominees 🙂

Here are my talented nominees for the Sunshine Blogger Award ✨ Best of luck!

  1. Invisibly Me
  2. Simply Janeen
  3. Fairy Hacks
  4. Love13reading
  5. Morag Noffke
  6. Preetycom.art.blog
  7. The Strawberry Post
  8. Beautiful You
  9. Clcouch123
  10. Terveen Gill
  11. Belladonna’s Flashlight

My Questions 🙂

  1. Are you a night owl or morning lark?
  2. What’s one thing that you’d like to accomplish in your life?
  3. What features/characteristics do you judge a person?
  4. What is your guilty pleasure TV show?
  5. Who are you emotionally closest to?
  6. What’s your idea of a perfect date?
  7. If you were given an all-expenses-paid trip to visit a famous landmark, which would you choose?
  8. What material item can you not live without?
  9. If you were granted your own national holiday, how would people be told to spend/celebrate it?
  10. What can make your day better?
  11. Do you have a good luck charm? If so, who or what is it?

Thank you for reading this post! 💕 What are your thoughts on my answers? Let me know what you think in the comments below 🤗

80 thoughts on “Sunshine Blogger Award #2”

    • Thank you for reading this post and for your kind words, AmethystAP! 😊 It is humbling to be nominated and was so fun to answer Penjiri’s questions. I hope this week has been treating you wonderfully 💕

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      • My pleasure. It is indeed a humbling experience and answering the questions are fun and thought-provoking too.
        This week has been great.
        I hope yours was wonderful. 😊

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  4. Congratulations on your award. It’s so great to get to know you better.🙂
    Oh my gosh, I am so glad and grateful you nominated me!! You’ve just made my day better.😊😊
    Thanks a ton!!

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  7. Congratulations! 🥰🦋🌺
    I want to thank you for nominating me. It’s such a fun way of getting to know people on WordPress. Unfortunately I am very tied up now with commitments and I am not sure when I will be able to do it. I will try my best but please forgive me if it takes a while.

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    • Hi Morag! 💗 Thank you so much for your comment 😊 Many congratulations to you, lovely. I fully agree with you that these nominations are a fun and great way to discover more people and blogs on WordPress – that is the biggest perk and motivation 💕
      It’s more than all right, I understand that you have a lot to get through and there’s nothing to forgive. I do look forward to reading your answers 🤗 Congratulations again on your nomination! It is always a pleasure reading your writing and keep up the great work 🥳💐👏✨

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  8. Congratulations on the well-deserved award! I’m sorry I’m late commenting, I bookmarked the post to come back to when I was on my laptop.

    I enjoyed reading your answers. Your perfect day sounds pretty, well, perfect! It’s so sweet your parents got you a watch for your graduation that you can then wear every day to remember your achievement and how proud they are of you. What’s the dream bag that you bought? I’m curious now 😄

    I’ll join you in the 80s – that’s my first choice time period too! The cheesy music is the best. I like going out in my car on my own because I just crank up some Cindi Lauper and Duran Duran and everything suddenly seems right with the world. I want to do my hair up and put colourful make-up on, wear fishnet gloves and go all out 80s. I’d probably go without the shoulder pads though.

    Congratulations on your roulette winnings by the way, that’s impressive! That’ll cover some of the cost of that bag you saved up for too 😉

    Thank you for the kind nomination, too. I hope you have a restful weekend ahead lovely!

    Caz xx

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    • Hi Caz! ♡

      I sincerely apologise for my late reply (went through heightened anxiety in the last couple of months which stunted my concentration and confidence).

      Thank you for your message and for coming back to comment on this post 🤗 I am grateful for your encouragement and the time you take to share your thoughts and experience on here, it always brings a big smile to my face! 💕

      The watch from my parents is one of the best surprises that I’ve ever received and signifies a milestone in my life and will never forget it 🙏 My dream bag is from a luxury designer brand ✨ As I do not have any other item to aspire for anymore, I have put the roulette winnings in my savings (little boring but would be helpful for a rainy day) 🤞

      That’s awesome to hear your first choice would be the 80s too! 🤩 You painted the perfect image of driving a car with the best songs blasting through the speakers – it is so easy to get lost in the music and forget about any worries. Maybe one day should find or host an 80s-themed party to go all out in the clothing/make-up/music etc., it would be so much fun.

      I look forward to reading your post on your nomination – you deserve it! 💐 I love reading and being educated by your writing, you’re so talented!

      Thank you again for stopping by on my blog 😊 Hope you are enjoying your NYE and that 2022 brings you prosperity, endless happiness, and great memories!!!

      Genevieve xxx

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      • Adding to your savings after you’ve treated yourself is a smart idea, not boring at all!

        Also, never apologise for a later reply. I don’t always manage to reply to all comments in the first place! I’m sorry about the heightened anxiety; how’re you doing at the moment? I’m always around if ever you want to chat. No pressure of course, but just so you know.

        An 70s themes party? Hell yes!!!! Count me in. When Covid is over (it will be over, right?) That really would be so awesome, wouldn’t it?

        Thank you for your kind words – I likewise wish you all the very, very best for a happy New Year. I hope 2022 treats you kindly! 🥳❤️

        Caz xxxx

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      • I’m doing better, thank you for asking 💗 I greatly appreciate your kindness and for the offer to chat if you’re available. Please know that I am around too if you would like to talk (no pressure either, but if you’d like to) 🌸

        We gotta do it! A themed party – I love it! Never really been to one before, so it would be a good experience 🥳 Yes, I believe that COVID will be over one day, I want to have some faith stay optimistic 🙏

        Thank you again for your comment and thoughtful words – you always make me smile ✨

        Sending you lots of love and hugs, dear friend! 🤗💕

        Genevieve xxx

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  11. Thank you so much for your lovely compliments friend 😊. They mean a lot. And I loved reading all your answers 😄. If I could change one thing about myself then I too would wish to be able to adapt to circumstances. It would make a lot of things a whole lot easier.

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    • I am so sorry for my late reply, I’ve been dealing with some personal situations so I am slowly but surely replying to comments 💗

      Happy New Year! 🥳 Hope you are having a lovely start to 2022 and that the year gives you more blessings and happy moments 💐🤩

      Thank you so much for the award nomination, dear friend 💕✨ You are an amazing writer and it is a huge honour to be considered, so I am really grateful. It was incredibly fun to answer your questions – they really made me ponder 🤗 I am still learning to adapt when circumstances change, it takes time 🙏 Sending you lots of love!

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    • No apologies necessary! I apologise for _my_ late reply 🙏 Thank you again for nominating me for this award – it is humbling and means a lot 🤗💗✨ Hope you got the results you wanted from your exams and best of luck with the remainder of your studies! You got this! 💪

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  14. Congratulations!
    Enjoyed reading your answers! Honest and befitting.
    The 80s were a good time.
    Thanks for nominating me. I’m so grateful.
    I may not be able to do this right away. Just a lot going on.
    I hope that’s alright.
    Thanks so much again for the nomination. Means a lot.
    Keep on shining, writing, and inspiring! 🙂

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    • Thank you for reading this post and your kind comment, Terveen 💗😊 You made me smile. Congratulations on your nomination – you deserve it! Thank you for sharing your writing, you have such a beautiful way with words. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see your post! 💪🤩✨

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  16. Hey, girlie! Thank you soo much for nominating me. Your message went tight into my spam, I’m sos sorry that I’m just responding. I don’t know why that’s been happening so much.

    But I will get right on this! Thank you again. You made my day

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    • Hi darling! 💗 I’m sorry for my late reply – it’s been quite hectic recently and I’m just catching up with my messages now.

      Thank you for your comment! You’re more than welcome for the nomination 🥳 I am a huge fan of your blog and like to give you further recognition and show my admiration. Congrats!! 👏🤩

      I hope 2022 is treating you kindly so far 🤗✨

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  17. Sorry for being a bit late to reply, such a hectic few weeks. Congratulations on getting the award, and I love you answers, I’d love to live in the 80s too, just love the music and denim from then, lol. That’s so lovely that he bought you your domain. 🙂 Thank you so much for nominating me, I’ll definitely do this within the next month, great questions especially the national holiday one 🙂

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    • Hi hun! 💕

      Apologies for my late reply – it’s been crazy these past few months and I’m just getting to catching up with messages 🙏

      Thank you for reading my post, it is an honour to be nominated and it was so fun answering these questions 😊 Oh great point, I love denim too. I live in my jeans 😂 It was really sweet that my boyfriend bought my domain cause I was not expecting it.

      Congratulations on your nomination! You deserve it 🥳👏🤩 You’re an amazing writer and it is always a pleasure reading your content. Keep up the great work! 💪💗

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      • Thank you for the kind words. ❤ 🙂 I still have to do the award post, I've started writing it up now, I'm sorry it's taken me so long but it has been a crazy few months as you say. 🙂

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    • Thank you so much, dear friend! 💗😊 Thank you for reading this post and I’m happy to hear that you liked it. Hope everything is well with you and that you are having a lovely weekend! 🌷

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