Last week I was given an award I had not heard of before: The Epically Awesome Award of Epic Awesomeness. The title makes me smile – as does the blogger, Alex, who nominated me for this unusual award. Alex: a woman who posts on interesting thoughts and ideas, a woman who tells it like it is, a woman who often makes me chuckle or think seriously about what she has introduced to blogger conversation. Her blog, …Things I Love, does not focus on only one topic of interest, but instead on the spectrum of things in this world that she enjoys. I smile because the title of this award is a name I would definitely associate with her.
As with any award, there are some expectations that come with it:
- Write ten things about yourself
- Nominate 10 blogs that you find awesome (and, of course, let the bloggers know about this awesome award).
I prefer, however, to follow the example of Alex and bend the “rules” a little. Instead of ten personal things about myself, I will share ten things that I find to be truly awesome in this world.
- Ave Maria: This is a hymn that still brings goosebumps to my skin no matter how often I hear it.
- The Argentine Tango: This tango is one of my favourite dances to watch. I love the quick movements, and the passion that the dancers ehibit.
- Strictly Ballroom: the best modern dance movie in my opinion. This satirical reflection of the competitive dance world reminds me so much of what I experienced when competing.
- The Cheetah: My favourite land animal is the cheetah. Not only do I find this cat beautiful, but I believe it to be graceful as it stalks and runs for its prey.
- The Peacock: I marvel at the beauty of the peacock, my favourite bird. The colours of its feathers are stunning as they parade in the sunlight.
- The Lord of the Rings: I have been a fan of Tolkien since I read “The Hobbit” when I was 11 years old. My favourite novel is certainly “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. When the film came out, I was not disappointed. It is time, I think, I watch/read this story again. The story is exciting, and the cinematography in the film is just, well, awesome!
- Braveheart: The theme of amazing cinematography is seen again, I believe, in this heart-rending film.
- Gangnam Style: There are many versions of this song created by Psy. My favourite one has to be the one performed by the Ohio Marching Band.
- Gumboot Dancing: I have always found this athletic dance interesting to watch – from the time I was young when we used to go on a Sunday afternoon to watch the miners sing and dance.
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo: This group of men who sing acapella never fail to impress me whenever I listen to them.
There are so many more awesome things in this world – but I shall stop here 🙂
Now to share some awesome blogs. These are 10 of the bloggers that I follow and read as often as I am able. A visit to them may introduce you to someone whose awesomeness you would enjoy.
- John who blogs at from the Bartolini kitchens.
- Francine who blogs at Francine in Retirement.
- Leanne who blogs at Leanne Cole Photography.
- Suzanne who blogs at A Window in the Woods.
- Frank who blogs at A Frank Angle.
- TBM who blogs at 50 Year Project.
- Vladimir who blogs at Wind against Current.
- Elizabeth who blogs at Mirth and Motivation.
- Laurie who blogs at Pride in Photos.
- Ruth who blogs at Ruth E Hendricks Photography.
Wonderful post dear Colline, congratulations. Thank you, love, nia
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Thank you Nia. I hope you enjoyed the videos 🙂
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I love the way you have done this, it is very clever, I like quite a few of your personal things about you. It is an interesting award, I like it, so congratulations, I find your blog interesting and awesome as well. Thank you for the nomination as well.
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PS, I am going to have watch Strictly Ballroom again now, 🙂
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Please do – and you will get the Australian humour that I am sure goes over my head sometimes 🙂
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It is an absolute classic and one of the best Australian movies ever made. I hadn’t thought that people wouldn’t get the humour. It would be interesting for the two of us to watch it at the same time. 🙂
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That would be awesome. Maybe one day we will 🙂
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You are most welcome Leanne. Glad you enjoyed my collection of epic awesomeness 🙂
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What lovely shares, Colline! I didn’t know you used to be a ballroom dancer. My daughter was smitten when she was younger and we spent hours at various competitions and medal events.
Congrats on the award 🙂
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I competed for about 6 years – after 4 years of lessons. I lived and breathed Ballroom Dancing before I met my husband and began my family 🙂
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Yes, it does draw you in! We felt part of the family at Lisa’s dance school. 🙂
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That is part of why I continued for so long. I enjoyed the camaraderie – and of course it was fantastic exercise!
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Colline, thank you for the awesome nomination or actual award you have bestowed upon me. I enjoyed learning more about you and I adore Strictly Ballroom. My son tried to teach me how to play Time After Time on the guitar. I am in excellent company with the blogs you have listed and I thank you so much for including me. I enjoyed getting to know you better by reading your list and I look forward to your future posts. One day while visiting the family in Columbus OH we happened upon the auditions for the Ohio State Marching Band at the campus. What a thrill. It is so competitive, And being in the Marching Band one year does not insure you have a slot the next year.
Thanks again for sharing so much of yourself for all of us fortunate readers. Best, Ruth in Pittsburgh
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I was amazed by what they did with Gangham style. I am not surprised to hear that they are competitive – it looks like an interesting group to be a part of.
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Sharing ten awesome things you love tells me more about you than 10 awesome things about yourself ever could. In a word “JOY”.
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Thank you. I was hoping it would – and the videos are a lot more interesting than mere words.
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I also read the Hobbit when I was about 11 or 12 and LOVE the Lord of the Rings movies. Now we’re totally enthralled with The Hobbit movies…
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They do not disappoint. These movies hold a place right next to my Star Wars collection 🙂
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Congratulations, Colline, and this is probably the best acceptance post I’ve seen. 🙂
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Thank you John – I certainly enjoyed creating it 🙂
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Congratulations and you gave 10 awesome things you love.
I also nominated you for the WordPress Family Award! 🙂
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I have finally responded to your nomination 🙂
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Beautiful award Colline and congrats hon! Well deserved for sure. Love the music videos. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed the music Sonel. It was difficult to select just a few 🙂
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Oh, I know the feeling hon. 🙂
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Congrats on the award. I love seeing the peacocks in Holland park near my home. Amazing creatures. Thanks so much for the nomination. It was a nice way to start my day.
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It is always good to know when someone enjoys what you do – and I always enjoy what you post 🙂
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Cheers to your effort. On a personal note, I grew up near Ohio U, thus attended games there … and yes, their marching band is very entertaining! Many thanks for the award!
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Well deserved Frank 🙂
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Wow Colline, VERY nicely done! I’m enjoying your videos, and we definitely find some of the same things to be epically awesome! I look forward to checking out your nominations. And again, very nicely handled acceptance!
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Thank you Alex. I could not help but take my cue from you – and what is more surprising is that I enjoyed putting this all together 🙂
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Colline, big congrats on your award and for the nomination. It is an honor when someone considers you or your blog enjoyable! I have to tell you…as soon as I saw the Marching Band…my mind went to the movie…”The Other Sister” Did you ever watch this? I laugh and laugh now with marching bands since that movie.
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No, I have not seen it. I have to put it on my list now as it sounds like a fun movie.
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I am glad you posted Pavarotti … what a voice he had!!! Thank you, Colline 🙂
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He did – out of all the versions of Ave Maria I listened too, his was the best. I unfortunately could not find the voice of the woman I listened to when I was a child (did not help I do not know her name!)
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Congratulations on your award Colline! It is well deserved. TY for including my blog on your list… I’ve been gone so long, I figured most have written me off. I really appreciate this and miss the camaraderie.
Blessings to you! 🙂
Eliz
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I was happy to see you posting again as I always enjoy what you have to offer 🙂
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CONGRATULATIONS COLLINE! I always so enjoy reading your blog. I am honored that you have nominated me as well. I had not heard of this award before so I am especially touched by your consideration. I admire the way you accepted and responded to the award. Your response is very creative, informative and a joy to view. I know it took you a lot of time to put it together, which makes me doubly honored to be on your list. THANK YOU!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thank you Francine. I look forward to seeing your response – which I am sure will be as awesome as your daily posts 🙂
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I love that Ave Maria version too, and the ballroom dancing as well. 🙂
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Thank you Imelda. It was difficult to choose which dance to show (otherwise I would have had a post full of ballroom dancing videos!). 🙂
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By the way, congratulations! 🙂 I almost forgot …
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Thank you 🙂
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Congratulations Colline, thoroughly enjoyed the Argentinean dance, I think it is really called a Milongo.
Ian
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Not too sure Ian. I know I love the passion exhibited in the dance.
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