Someone Gave Me An Award

I was given an award this morning. YIPEE my first!

After getting a note from Turbo Tax this morning that there was an error on our filing that sent hubby and I into a tailspin this was a nice diversion to say the least.

I received this award from Lindsay over at Just my Blog.

She did make me laugh of her description about my name so apparently she's a new reader to boot.....which makes this even more exciting for me!  Thank you Lindsay! 

So I hear the rules for this award go like this....I need to list 10 things about myself and then pass the award along to 10 friends. She chose a lot of blogs I read so I think I will not pick those again  (so don't be upset if I don't list you here if you were chosen by Lindsay)

But 10 things you don't know about me is the tough part.  I tell you so much what is left? 

But I will try.  So let's see.....

1. While I have some narcissistic tendancies I really hate making lists about myself. (http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-03-16-pinsky-quiz_N.htm)

2. I am a very happy person which confuses people when I say I am misanthropic.

3. I spent the majority of my adult career in the airline proprietary software industry in sales and contract negotiations. (that's the tough cookie side of me)

4. #3 allowed me a life of travel & to travel for free and fly first class and pay very little for very very nice hotels.

5. because of #3 and #4 I have been spoiled and no longer like to travel because I have to sit in coach and can't affored first class or the high end hotels I became used to.  (damn spoiled brat)

6. I started a cookie business and sold franchies and then sold the whole ball of wax.  Haven't made a cookie since.

7. I have no talents and it sucks.  While others can draw, sing, dance, make things, etc I can't do much of any of that. I'm getting old so I better find a talent quickly.   

8.  I love kids to pieces and do a lot of work with kid organizations, which confuses everyone because I chose not to have children. (but you know this by this link)

9.  I am a feminist and I don't think that is a dirty word. Because opportunities were not available to me because I was a girl it has made me adamant about this topic.

10. I would love to write a book about my crazy ass family.  I think they are funny even though they don't know it....which makes them all the funnier.

Problem being, I can't write well enough, I have no idea how to do it, and who the hell would read it?

I understand now that I am to pass this award on to ten other fantastic bloggers.

(only 10 is the hard part!)

1. Irregular Tammie - This blog is a great read.  I love this woman's personality and the way she thinks.  She witty, smart, and sometimes irreverant.  She's a mom and wife but this isn't a mommy blog.

2. Writing Without Periods - This blog never ceases to make me smile and laugh.  C'mon let's start with the name of the blog. Clever as hell.  These women are a hoot.  I am living vicariously through them to hear their struggles with the new found retirement.  It's not your mama's retirement anymore kids!

3. Gal Friday - This blog is my link to New England.  While she does root for that ever evil empire baseball team in Mass. I love her anyways! (wink wink) It's a great slice of life from her point of view. C'mon a woman who puts this recipe of beer cupcakes on her blog is great in my book.

4. Cottage By the Sea - If for no other reason do yourself a favor and check out this woman's photo's on her blog. I love her photography and the stories of her great family and life on the ocean.  (ah, I dream!)

5. Lilac Grove - I love tuning in to Claire to read her adventures. She's a gal from the U.K. living her life with hubby and child on the west coast. She dreams of moving to Nashville. She's fun and full of life and a joy to stop by with a cup of coffee for a visit.

6. Some Whine With Cheese - Every since I read her header...."I'm not getting married or having a baby...but I can still have a blog, right? "  I was drawn in with laugher  because that's me too. I have been a loyal reader ever since.  Stop by for a quick smile.

7. Black Holes & Macrame - This is a feisty gal and I enjoy her venting, her photo's and her fun blog.  She makes me laugh and her new header sure is a beauty.

8. Shit my Dad says - This whole thing blows my mind.  This 28 yr old kid I believe worked in hollywood and was a writer.  He lost his job and he had to move back in with his parents.  He began twittering everything his 74 yr old father would say.  The old man is hilarious to me. It is now going to be a sitcom with William Shatner being the Dad.  Lucky shit!

9. She -Fan - This woman is a great author but this isn't about any of those fun books. This is about her devotion to her favorite baseball team.  I check in every morning to see what is going on with "My Boys of Summer"  She is fun and her pictures always make me giggle that go with her entry. I understand that if you don't love her team this will not be fun for you.

10.  Godless Girl - While most will not agree with her point of view on this topic she does make me think. And there is nothing wrong with that.  You don't have to agree with people to learn something.  I don't agree and yet I always learn something.  (Now if only we could get our politians to do that)

Now your job is to go check 'em out and I betcha you'll find one that will make you smile and glad you did.

Thanks for reading!