Everyone Has A Story: The "Next Blog" and The Kreativ Blogger Award

If you look at the top of my blog page you'll see a "Next Blog" tab. It's a doorway to another world. The other day I clicked on this little tab and I was transported to Southern California and a mother named "Mommia" who blogs in lieu of scrap booking. She is documenting the little things about her family as well as the big events. I am a big fan of "little things in life", so I wrote a comment on her page. In the back of my head, I was thinking "This woman is going to be freaked out by a random guy reading about her world." What happened was the exact opposite. She wrote back to me and we've struck up a "blog-ship", exchanging comments and musings about each others postings. She even presented me with an award which I'll explain below. Take a peek at Sam and Elise if you have a moment for a sweet mom adoring her family.

Since that day, I have made a point of clicking on that tab one or two times whenever I write. The people I've discovered are wonderful. Here are a few I enjoy reading and I have nominated for the...

The Kreativ Blogger Award



To paraphrase my presenter: "Kreativ Blogger Award" was started in some European country a few years ago. You just award it to 5 blogs you enjoy reading and it continues to be passed on. So I am to list 5 blogs I like and send them a note letting them know I have given them an award. Then they can copy the logo from my site and post it on theirs. And then they pass it on. That's it. Just a way to spread some love."

To think...If I wouldn't have hit the next blog tab, I would have never met "Mommia" or received this special award. M - You are awesome. Thanks for spreading the love. I am honored you find me inspirational.

Here are my award winners...

Diary of an Overanxious Horse Owner - In addition to being a full time college professor, she purchased her very first horse after 15 years of riding/showing other people's horses. Fun, frustration and honesty are riddled throughout this blog.

The Adventures of Miss Chow - a talented musician taking a year off to travel the world. Her detailed accounts of her adventures are fun to read. Don't be discouraged if she hasn't posted in a while because she is busy traveling. The stories are worth the wait.

Working My Way into Space - a young man who dreams of being an astronaut and is documenting his quest to achieve it. The space jargon and terminology are way over my head most of the time, but I can tell he has a passion for what he wants.

Journey To Ironman Madison - a driven competitor participating in her first Iron Man this summer while maintaining a full-time job. How in the hell she does it I'll never know, but I like to get her updates when she has a moment to sit and write.

The Thomas' - a young woman who is going through life with her faith fully intact. She posts things nearly every day. I wish her all the best.

In addition to my nominations, I am supposed to write about 5 things I love:

1. My beautiful wife and two dogs.

2. My family and friends who continue to love and support me.

3. Being good to other people.

4. Sunkist Orange Pop. I have a problem and I am looking for a support group for my addiction.

5. Three way tie: Sports, 80's pro wrestling, and karaoke. They all keep me sane in times of insanity.

In closing, I want everyone to take a moment to click that "Next Blog" tab. You might be surprised to find what you weren't looking for was all at the click of a button.

Peaceful Things,

Josh