My First Award!

Dear readers, I am so excited because I have received my first ever blog award!!

TA-DA!

I would like to thank the academy and all the little people who....

Just kidding. I have to thank Aimee over at Pleasantly Demented for the award, and for the ridiculously nice things she said about me on her blog. I have been reading her blog for awhile now. She is funny, honest, and uncensored. She says things that I would only say around in private with Studdly Hubby. I think we may be soul sisters. But the thing is, she uses this biting bitter sarcasm in her writing, sometimes so that she can sneak in a more serious point, but it never gets lost. So pack up your sense of humor and visit her!

Apparently this award comes with rules. The first is to thank the person who awarded it to you. See above. The second is to share 7 secrets. Good grief, I don't know if I have 7 left after months of this blog!

1 - I hate repetitive motions. If Studdly Hubby is sitting next to me on the couch and absent-mindedly shaking his foot back and forth, I will freak out. I try to be patient, but I have learned that the longer I hold it in, the bigger the explosion will be when I let it out. This also applies to sounds. Example: At this moment, my neighbors downstairs are making some noise against the wall and I can feel my pulse quickening. 

2 - I enjoy blog feedback probably more than I should. I know you're reading it...PLEASE COMMENT!!!! Moving on...

3- I set really high standards for myself, but don't know how to meet them. Then I get upset with myself when I don't reach them.

4- I want people to like me. Of course, everyone wants people to like them, but I want everyone to like me. Completely impossible. 

5- I often have stinky feet. Ask Studdly Hubby.

6- I have an incredibly offensive sense of humor and only my husband gets to see it. Well, my brother-in-law has seen some of it as well. Really, I say dreadful things for the sake of being funny. You would think I was a horrible person if you heard it!!

7- I say excuse me if I get in my cats way. Did the same thing with Less, the family dog we had growing up. I know it's weird, but it's habit.

That was hard!! Moving on to the third rule! Sharing the love with some of my favorite blogs (in no particular order):

1- Moosh in Indy. She is a mommy to 1.5 in Indianapolis. She is another one that is funny but honest at the same time. She's shared some really dark moments and some really hilarious ones! I highly recommend her. 

2- Small Town Simplicity. Lydia is another mommy blogger who is less funny, but an amazing writer. She exudes an inner peace that I long for. She has a houseful of kids and another on the way, and is homeschooling them. I really like some of her views on parenting. Check her out!

3- Dancing in the Moonlight. Allie is a survivor of sexual assualt...a couple times over. She is amazingly strong. I am amazed at the way she keeps on keeping on, despite any setbacks. I believe in her and we have an understanding. She is an intelligent girl who I believe will go far! Proud to call her a friend. :-)

4- Bittersweet Joy. Shannon has had several recent miscarriages. She is pregnant again. If you pray, please stop and say a prayer for her now. Her blog is a very raw and very real explanation of what that experience is like. I know this is something many woman can relate to.

5- Momma Resa. A beautiful woman I had the privilege of going to school with (Concordia). She is a single mommy blogger of 2. She is an absolute delight! She is doing the best she can while not taking life too seriously. Go visit! 

I think 5 is enough. Enjoy the links!!

Rachel

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