The Versatile Blogger Award

Yesterday, I was nominated by Jenna from Beautician Views for the Versatile Blogger Award. So, let me start by saying thank you to Jenna. I am so happy that you liked my blog and I am extremely thrilled that you included me in your nominations for the Versatile Blogger Award.

I would also like to take this time to thank each and every one of you. Whether you are visiting my blog for the first time, following via e-mail or BlogLovin', or following me on Twitter, Tumblr or Instagram, THANK YOU. It is such a rewarding feeling to see the number of visitors or follows increase, or to hear your feedback. I love writing and blogging, and they are passions I would (and have) pursued even without an audience. That being said, it is very humbling to have an audience to write for.

The rules of the Versatile Blogger Award state that your post must include who nominated you, your own nominations, and also seven facts about yourself. So, before moving on to my own nominations, here are seven facts about me...

(1) In mid-August 2013, after over four years of dating, I got engaged. The proposal exceeded all of my expectations and even my dreams. Don't be surprised to see a few wedding-related posts pop up over the next year.
(2) I cannot leave home without a notebook and pen because I never know when I will A) want to write or B) get an idea or inspiration for writing.
(3) On the topic of writing, I always write my rough drafts by hand. This is probably one of the contributing factors to the ink stain I am constantly sporting on my right hand.
(4) My hot beverage of choice is hot chocolate. Actually, it is the only hot beverage I drink.
(5) My least-favorite laundry-related chore is changing the bed sheets. With that said, I [typically] do not mind doing laundry, I make my bed on a daily basis and I love clean and fresh bed sheets.
(6) I actually have a phobia of vomit, or rather vomiting. I have recently discovered that I am not alone.
(7) Growing up, I wrote constantly and I do mean constantly. Who knows how many forests have suffered from all of the paper I used (don't worry, I recycled). However, I was my toughest critic and I refused to share my work with people. Now that I am older, I regret all of the work I have thrown away and vow not to do that again.

Now for my nominations:

Marl Just

The Crocus Flowers

Miss Laura Bora

Everybeauty Talks

Be sure to check out all of the blogs mentioned in today's post.

Now, stay tuned for today's scheduled blog post.

XOXO
LAUREN