Liebster Award

I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Carrie, of Northwoods Scrapbook.  This is usually an award free blog, but since this one is more of a fun meme, I decided to do this, although I will be breaking a few of the rules by not passing it on!  I was supposed to pass it to 7-10 other bloggers, but I hate that part of it.  I always feel I'm going to leave someone out.  :(
Before I go on, I need to thank Carrie for thinking of me!  Carrie is a fairly new blogger, and I enjoy her posts sharing the beautiful area she lives in - which is on the other side of Lake Michigan from me.  She's a sweetheart, and often shares things she is doing with and for her MIL whom she helps care for.  She also shares some of her wonderful scrapbook layouts.
One rule I am following is to answer 10 questions that Carrie listed for me, so here goes!

1. What are some of your favorite hobbies?

I love photography.  Wandering around with a camera is so much fun.  I've also been enjoying Digital Scrapbooking.

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2. Why did you begin blogging? How long do you think you'll continue?

I've been blogging for 8 years!  It's hard to believe.  Sometimes I think about quitting, but I keep it up because I've met so many wonderful people through doing this.  I have also found it's a good things to look back at and see what was happening at a certain time.

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3. If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live and why?

I would live right where I do.  Most of our family members are nearby which is very important to me.  It's also beautiful!  I do get sick of the snow in the winter, but it really makes me appreciate the other 3 seasons so much more. 

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4.Do you have pets? How many?

We have had several pets - fish, dwarf hamsters, a dog and several cats.  Our last cat, Oliver left with Heather when she got married.  I really do miss him, but then I think about the cat hair and the occasional cat barf, I decide that time is done for us.

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5. What are your favorite foods? Do you do the cooking?

I do almost all of the cooking over here.  Bob does the grilling and he makes some mean pancakes and omelets.  Some of my favorite foods to make are desserts and other goodies - and that's not good!

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6. What is the best lesson you've ever learned?

Don't wish your life away.  Enjoy each day, because time passes quickly and our kids, grandkids... grow up so fast!  Time spent with our loved ones needs to be cherished.

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7. If you could do any profession what would it be?

I'm a nurse.  Growing up, I always wanted to be a nurse and a mom, and I was blessed to be both.  I wouldn't change a thing.  Although there are hard days, I love my job!

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8. Would you rather travel to the past or go forward to the future and why?

Going forward doesn't appeal to me.  I don't need to know the future.  I would love to go back a few decades and spend time holding and playing with my kids.

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9. Do you prefer snail mail or email to send letters to friends or family?

Getting a letter through snail mail is such a treat!  If I'm sending something, it's usually a card with a note.  I use e-mail for short questions or passing information.

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10. You're shipwrecked on an island what one thing would you have to have with you?

In thinking about what one thing I could use over and over, I would have to say my Bible.  Unlike other books, I can get new insight from a verse every time I read it.  It can give comfort, calm, bring joy, and praise! 

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If any of you are interested, feel free to grab this award and answer the questions.  Thanks Carrie!