And the Winner is...

It's the random e-mails and mentions that always tend to bring a smile to my face, and my nomination for The Liebster Award came in said fashion by A Place Like Me in a Girl Like This. I write for myself and my family, but when another blog acknowledges my effort, I'm always super stoked. 

This past year, I have made the conscious effort to beef up both my blog and writing and I'm loving the results. By the way, if you want to read about a topic that I've covered but maybe want additional details, go ahead and shoot me a message. I'll happily oblige.

Accepting the award is easy and here's the rules:

To participate in the award, each nominee has to follow 6 simple rules:

1. Acknowledge the blog that nominated you and display the Liebster Award on your blog.
2. Answer 11 questions that the blogger gives you.
3. Give 11 random facts about yourself.
4. Nominate 11 blogs that you think are deserving of the award, that have less than ( or around) 300 followers.
5. Let those bloggers know you’ve nominated them.
6. Give them 11 questions to answer.

Now to give 11 random facts about myself:

1. I was born in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. I moved to Northern Maine with my family at an early age.

2. My husband swears that when I'm tired, the old accent comes out to haunt us all. 

3. I love Irish step dance! I took classes every Saturday for many years. 

4. Don't ask me what my favorite city is: I've traveled to so many that each one becomes my favorite at some point. 

5. My daughter has been taller than I am since she was 11. 

6. I'm a Crazy Cat Lady: We own SIX rescues, 2/3 of them all black.

7. Did I mention I adore black cats?

8. Idle hands make for a not-very-happy Karyn. I have to keep busy for my own sanity and my family's, too.

9. My daughter, my husband, and I are all left-handed. Kooky, yes?

10. I love watching the same movie over and over again if I really like it. My husband doesn't get it. 

11. My first live concert was a-ha in San Antonio, Texas. 

They’re the rules- now lets start with A Place Like Me in a Girl LikeThis's questions:

1.Why do you write? I write for not only the therapeutic aspect but for the love of writing in general. I've always been the creative type and need to keep those juices flowing. Plus, I always tend to have a lot to talk about.

2. Are you a book sniffer? Oh my, yes! I wish Demeter would bottle that scent.

3. What is your favorite travel quote? We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.- T.S. Eliot

4. What languages do you speak? English and I'm pretty good at Spanish.

5. Do you plan on learning more languages? I'd love to!

6. White chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate? Dark chocolate all the way.

7. Which three blogs inspire you the most? Trekaroo, Traveling Moms, & Walking on Travels.

8. Coffee or tea? Both, please.

9. E-reader or book? Both, although question 2 makes it hard to stay away from books.

10. How would you describe your travel style? That's a toughie. I'd say we're up for anything.

11. Traveling is great, but where do you feel most at home? In front of my computer writing.

Nominate 11 blogs that you think are deserving of the award:

The Keeper of the Memories
Miss Nicklin
momamusings
Ashley Tries It
Journey to a Healthy Me
Not Quite Zen
Knock it Off Crafts
The Recipe Wench
Somber Scribbler
Sharing Thanks
Rachel Heller

Thank you so much, A Place like Me in a Girl Like This, for the nomination. I'll do ya proud. 

Here are my 11 Questions for my 11 nominations:

1. Have you always wanted to be a writer?
2. What was the kookiest job you've ever head?
3. How many days a year do you spend traveling?
4. What was your inspiration to write?
5. What is your favorite blog post to date?
6. How do you maintain a balance between writing and home?
7. Favorite television program?
8. Who was your hero growing up?
9. Sand or snow? 
10. Favorite spot to vacation?
11. What's the one recipe you can make with your eyes closed?