Two Awards

I was excited, amazed and humbled to be nominated for these two awards last weekend. To minimize multiple “award posts” I decided to combine both of them in one post. I sense that this is gonna be the longest post, my sincere apologies.

Real Neat Blogger Award

For this award, I was nominated by an amazing and talented writer and poet, Sarvagya, and I thank her very much.

Rules:

1. Put the award logo on your blog.
2. Answer 7 questions asked by the person who nominated you.
3. Thank the person who nominated you and and add a link to their blog.
4. Nominate any number of people, linking to their blog; and let them know by commenting on their blogs.
5. Come up with 7 questions for the people you nominated.

Questions:

1. How much time do you spend blogging everyday or week?
   A long time actually since I enjoy reading other people’s blogs, I do daily and weekly prompts, oh and I do one word and word of the day challenges as well.
2. Do you try to go and like other people’s blogs, for discovering new ones?
   I do as much as I can, especially since I am also a new blogger who just got discovered. I read, like, comment and follow other people’s blogs.
3. How did you start blogging?
   I have terrible communication skills. For years, I’ve had unexpressed anger, sadness, hurt, disappointment and loneliness which made me a bitter person. So, I decided to write, for venting and therapeutic purposes, that’s why I call my blog a “diary“.
4. Who is your absolute favorite author/musician?
   I am obsessed with Maya Angelou/ I have innumerable favorite gospel musicians, let me go for Israel Houghton for now, such a powerful worshipper he is.
5. Out of the written, which one is your favorite?
   Through The Eyes Of A Poet
   That was the first “unemotional” poem I wrote.
6. What other hobbies do you have, than writing?
   Singing, I am a worshipper actually. Also, I am in IT department and I love programming so much.
7. Give one piece of advice to those who might want to start blogging?
   Never betray the reason why you started blogging, be faithful to it and excel on it. Be a genuine blogger and you’ll be recognized.

Nominee:

Offshore Writings

BrainStorms Award

I would like to thank Jay, the poet king of September heart-to-hearts, for nominating me for this award.

Rules:

1. Thank the person who nominated you.
2. Tag your post with the BrainStorms award and follow and follow BrainStorms, if you are willing.
3. Display the BrainStorms award logo.
4. Talk about your blog, why you started it, what you write on and your goal for your blog.
5. Answer the five questions you’ve been asked.
6. Nominated five amazing bloggers and ask them five questions.

You can read more about my blog on the About tab, on my website.

Questions:

1. What do you think is humankind’s greatest invention?
   The internet! Even WordPress wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for that invention!
2. How do you make yourself sleep when you can’t seem to get to sleep
   I drink a cough syrup or energex medication, I know right! (laughs)
3. While writing (your first draft of any piece) and reading, what do you prefer: digital medium (writing apps, e-books) or conventional medium (pen & paper, paperback books)?
   Definitely digital! portable, manageable and tidy.
4. What is your favorite genre of music to listen to?
   Gospel…please
5. What movie or book or person do you know the most quotes from?
   Maya Angelou

Nominees:

1. Thobile Simelane
2. The Bold Girl
3. Dianedeexclana
4. Ayesha Mughal
5. Steve Tryon

Questions for all nominees (5 for BrainStorms and 7 for Real Neat Blog Award):

1. Why WordPress, out of all blogging tools?
2. Who is favorite blogger and why?
3. Poetry or short stories?
4. What is your favorite color and how do you relate to it?
5. Benefiting somehow from the lockdown?
6. Cats or dogs?
7. If I had a R1 mil in my bank account…

Have fun and never stop blogging!