How about something a little fun and different for a change? I was nominated for a Liebster Award from the Casual Readers book club recently and I graciously accept this because it’s not every day that one gets nominated for something.
Wondering what a Liebster Award is? Well, it’s something given from blogger to blogger … it’s kinda like a chain letter or a meme. Basically, I answer the questions, nominate some others, they accept, and then answer the questions and the circle continues.
What do you LOVE about blogging? Give us all the steamy details
I love all the connections that I have made through blogging. The friendships I have made are priceless.
What do you HATE about blogging? Be honest!
I hate competition… there always seems to be this numbers game going on and those with the highest numbers win. It kinda sucks.
Have you ever had a star-struck moment? Tell us about the time you met one of your favorite celebrities.
Absolutely! This year while I was at BlogHer I was able to meet Ree Drummond aka The Pioneer Woman! She was going to be at the Land O’ Lakes booth chatting and taking pics with people. You can bet that I hovered around until she was going to be there and I was right at the front of the meet & greet line.
Blogger or WordPress? Tell us how and why you chose your blog’s platform.
When I first started out blogging I was on Blogger and then I won a Blogger to WP conversion (not sure how or any of that) and the amazing Ashley made it all happen. I love it too!
Have you ever been to a blogging conference? If so, tell us about it or name those on your to-go wish list.
Sure have! I’ve been to a couple of local conference right here in Michigan that were so much fun because I was able to finally connect with some amazing Michigan bloggers. I’ve also been to Bloggy Bootcamp in Chicago and BlogHer this past summer.
I’d love to check out a few more…. Type A and Mom 2.0 are on my list. Blissdom was on the list but it’s over with and who knows what will happen with BlogHer.
Traditional blogging or micro-blogging? Tell us which one you prefer and why.
Traditional… I’ve never really tried micro-blogging.
What is the best way to engage with your readers? From comments to contests, tell us what works for you.
Engagement depends on what you’re looking for really… For me it’s comments. Replying to the ones that are left on my blog and then asking leading questions on Facebook that encourage my fans to answer or ask something in return.
What are your favorite blogging tools? Tell us what they are and why you dig ’em.
I use several tools. Stats Counter & Google Analytics to track numbers, Tweetdeck or Hootsuite to schedule Tweets and Facebook updates, Google Docs to write and share posts that I have written for other blogs, and Evernote.
Did you keep a diary/journal as a child? Explain how that impacted your adult desire to blog.
Nope, I never kept a diary or a journal as I child. I wish that I would have though so I could go back and read what I was thinking, going through, and doing at various stages of my life. I’m sure that it’d be pretty entertaining!
Do you vlog? Tell us why video is special or why you’re beyond terrified just by the thought of it.
I don’t vlog… I have in the past and if there was a reason to do it again I would. Honestly, I hate the way I look & sound on camera.
So, now on to the nominations!!
Rules
- Each nominee must link back to the person who nominated them.
- Answer the 10 questions which are given to you by the nominator.
- Nominate 10 other bloggers for this award who have less than 200 followers.
- Create 10 questions for your nominees to answer.
- Let the nominees know that they have been nominated by going to their blog and notifying them.
Questions
- What do you LOVE about blogging? Give us all the steamy details.
- What do you HATE about blogging? Be honest!
- Have you ever had a star-struck moment? Tell us about the time you met one of your favorite celebrities.
- Blogger or WordPress? Tell us how and why you chose your blog’s platform.
- Have you ever been to a blogging conference? If so, tell us about it or name those on your to-go wish list.
- Traditional blogging or micro-blogging? Tell us which one you prefer and why.
- What is the best way to engage with your readers? From comments to contests, tell us what works for you.
- What are your favorite blogging tools? Tell us what they are and why you dig ’em.
- Did you keep a diary/journal as a child? Explain how that impacted your adult desire to blog.
- Do you vlog? Tell us why video is special or why you’re beyond terrified just by the thought of it.
I know… I know…. I didn’t nominate 10. But that’s because I don’t know a lot of new bloggers. I should… I’m sorry.
