Liebster Blog Award

Thank you to Ashwin Kumar for nominating me for the Liebster Blog Award. This award is for up and coming blogs with less than 200 followers. "Liebster" is the German word for "favorite"...which means that Diary of Laura is one of Ashwin's favorite blogs! I am so happy to have such a satisfied and dedicated reader. Here is a link to Ashwin's Blog!

Now that I have been nominated for this award, there are a few fun things that I get to do!  

Rules for Nominees 

1. Post 11 facts about yourself.

2. Answer the 11 questions posted by the person who nominated you.

3. Nominate 5 other bloggers with less than 200 followers for the award.

4. Create 11 new questions for your nominees.

5. Go to each bloggers site and let them know about the award.

6. Thank the person who nominated you and link back to his/her blog.

I will start off by answering Ashwin's questions for me!

1. How many languages do you speak?

Just one; English. I would really like to learn Italian. 

2. What is your favorite movie?

The Dark Knight Rises.

3. What is your greatest achievement so far?

Getting my flash fiction story "Dr. James M. White" published.

4. What is your favorite book? Explain why it is your favorite.

As of right now, my favorite book is 1984 because it had a very strong emotional effect on me. 

5. How would you react to someone constantly irritating you?

I would either just let it bother me or completely blow up at them; nothing in between.

6. Explain the best moment you have experienced so far in your life. 

Playing in a symphony is one of the best life experiences I have ever had. 

7. What do you do with your leisure time?

I have to admit I sleep a lot, but I also like writing, reading, practicing my violin and watching TV. I also enjoy spending time at coffee shops and bookstores. 

8. Would you rather spend 10 days on an Antarctic cruise expedition or a 12 day European tour?

As adventurous as an Antarctic cruise sounds, I would rather do a European tour because I have always wanted to go to Europe.

9. What is your favorite TV show?

I love Seth Macfarlane's humor, so my favorite shows are Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show. I have also been on a Futurama kick lately.

10. What is your favorite color and why?

Orange. My birthday is in September so it reminds me of the leaves in Fall and of monarch butterflies. 

11. How many days a week do you exercise?

Lately? Zero. 

Here are 11 totally random facts about myself! 

1. I don't like milk.  

2. I have a book autographed by Elmore Leonard. 

3. I am going to Brazil with the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra in 2014.

4. I have a beta fish named Moose. 

5. I have never needed braces or retainers for my teeth. 

6. I prefer coffee over tea.

7. I drink way too much pop. 

8. I want to live in Denver, Colorado when I am done with school. 

9. I still tie my shoes starting with bunny ears. 

10. My favorite lotion scent is vanilla.

11. My favorite animals are dogs, elephants and buffaloes. 

Here are 11 questions for my nominees!

1. What is your favorite non-alcoholic drink?

2. What is your favorite magazine?

3. Are you a dog or cat person?

4. What are your hobbies?

5. What do you do for a living?

6. What is your favorite genre of music?

7. What is your favorite board game?

8. How many siblings do you have?

9. Do you prefer showers or baths?

10. What is your favorite way to exercise?

11. What is your favorite restaurant? 

My nominees for the Liebster Blog Award are:

1. Musings of a Former Social Butterfly Turned Cat Lady 

2. Precious Glories

3. By Fits and Starts

4. J.W. Northrup

5. Reader's Digest