Speechless .

today as I sat Indian style on the living room floor eating Cap'n Crunch Berries, watching Little Bear on Nick Jr, and fitted in my purple feetie jammies .. don't judge me lol .. I was checking in with my blogspot family. ya know reading every bodies thoughts, feelings, and vital information when Blog Award by Don at http://minusthebars.blogspot.com/ caught my attention. *if you haven't checked out his blog and clicked Follow, HOW ARE YOU LIVING LIFE?! seriously.*

anyway, I mosied my way on to his page and got immersed in reading his Beautifully written thoughts, unaware how in a few short seconds I would be left ...speechless. he took the time to have his daughter read through his blog list *list of blogs the writer takes special interest in and recommends to others* and write down the ones she liked. well me being a newbie to his eyes, I never expected to even be mentioned let alone given such a ... Mind Blowing compliment.

"I recently came across this young sista's blog through Traci and, let me tell you, she is pure FIYAH. I am a unapologetic lover of Assata Shakur, the way she expresses herself so vigilant and yet completely intelligent manner. I believe this sista to be a younger version of Assata, herself." - Don

may I quickly say, before the waterworks, that I am on cloud 9! I am Too Amazed, Happy, Humbled, Overjoyed, and Honored right now. all I could do, besides reading it multiple times as I was sure it would disappear from what I was convinced was a dream, was cry, laugh, jump up and down, and try to wipe my eyes faster than the tears could gush. I was close to the living room entertainment center and I'm accident prone lol. many thank you's to Don and his daughter and of course every last beautiful person that has taken the time to read my words, follow me, and talk to me personally. every last one of you means So much to me and because I know I can't find the words to describe how you make me feel, I won't even attempt.

just know, I LOVE YOU !

pennanddpaper.

For Me ?!

today i received The Beautiful Blogger award from the very entertaining Cook.The.Poet @ lyricalthoughtz.blogspot.com/

*leans back in chair, sighs, and big smile appears on face*

you have no idea how good it feels to be selected to receive this award. i have quite a few now where some have never experienced receiving one so every time after the first one, which by the way is still very much a wonderful memory, is simply a humbling experience. thank you SO much Cook for giving me this award and all the other amazing people that follow my blog or occassionally pop in. I L♥VE YOU GUYS!
*enough of the awards show acceptance speech lol... sorry i just get reaaallly happy (:


So the rules go as followed::


*-Thank the person who nominated you and link to their blog.*

-Copy the award and paste it to your blog.-

*Pass this award on to 15 fantastic bloggers you have discovered. *

-Contact your nominations and let them know they've won.-

*drum roll*

AND THE AWARD GOES TO!!!!!!

Chymere @ thesweetheartchronicles.blogspot.com/<---- beautiful writer , always something uplifting and inspirational

Sandi @ zeebruhhh.blogspot.com/ <---- her random tidbits are definitely worth stopping by to read

Miss Traci @ beautyinrareform.blogspot.com/ <---- she definitely has a way with words and posts are always The Truth

Ashbee @ visualbite.blogspot.com/ <---- her blog tells the truth with no apologies. she beats me to a lot of my own topics lol.

Caroline @ hotpinkferrari.blogspot.com/ <---- she's a newbie to me but i'm already digging her straightforward choice of words *thumbs up*

Ravyn @ ravynrae.blogspot.com/ <---- she's had me following her posts since My Pen "Gosh! i felt you girl." lol

Chloe @ chloeespenilla.blogspot.com/ <---- i mean c'mon, she likes the Golden Girls ! that in itself is deservant of this award. I LOVE them brawds!

Tashay @ drmsvsrlity.blogspot.com/ <---- point blank , she makes me feel as though im sane. ♥

CONGRATS MY DEARS !!!

so uhm, you know what you and i have all just realized? *shrugs* ... that was nowhere near 15 bloggers lol. i guess i can't hide the fact i dont follow many people now huh. honestly, i have been meaning to change this fact. maybe now will be the best time since we are all giving shout outs to our personal favs. a lot of blogs i follow are written by interesting people that like interesting people sooooo yeaaaaa (: *makes a mental note to take the intiative to read everybodies awardees Tomorrow because she is too tired Tonight* <--- with that being said ... zzzz!

pennanddpaperr.

Its Soooo Worth It !

here i was sick in bed, feeling awful, and had literally slept my life away today when i log on to Blogger to catch up on my reading and see the beautiful, talented, and very entertaining Robyn Latice has once again rewarded me not once but TWICE with blog awards !


*smiles really wide and waves wildly "Heyyy Girrrrl !"


the last time i received a award i wasn't aware of the fact there were "rules" when you get one lol so this time I'm going to do this right... or try.







Stuff That Makes Me Happy...

• Shopping ... [when you look good you feel good so you'll do good]





• Family... [we seem to have the best inside jokes]





• Exercise... [you just gotta do it]





• Movies... [Pretty Woman, Whip It, The Green Mile, Forrest Gump, etc]





• Blogging... [i wish i lived near all of you. i have a feeling we would be the best of friends !]





• Culture... [there are people in the world that still have class, morals, standards, and exercise respect]





• Music... [stories to a beat]





• Food... [the reason why i work out six days a week lol]





• Flowers... [sucker for tulips ♥]





• Love... [i haven't gave up on it. i just gave up on looking. thanks Jaizeah for wording my feelings so well ;) ]





• Knowledge... [nothing like expanding your mind]





• "My Shows"... [sex & the city, as told by Liz, teen mom, Roseanne, iron chef america, etc]





• Blackberry... [Aim, texting, Google, Facebook, BB messaging, etc]





• People... [i love meeting new people. everybody has a story]





• Starbucks... [read my post Once Upon A Addict]





• Piercings... [my mom said shes going to use me as a strainer if i get one more lol]

umm i cant think of anything else right now. NyQuil is pretty much taking me down . i was pushing for twenty things that make me happy because i received two awards but just cant do it.

10 Bloggers Worthwhile Reading:

• ...as for Amy...





• .iDream.

• Wonderful La Vie





• [& its all about she]





• The Sweetheart Chronicles





• ...yup, simone be talking shit





• No Luxury for Dreaming

i only gave the award to seven people. i intended to give it to ten but i don't follow many blogs because its always the same thing: music videos, fashion, celebrity updates, etc. i actually like to read well thought out posts. so I'm with Robyn when i say there are some people that i will NOT be following after i post this. sorry guys, nothing personal.

well that's all folks. to Robyn, thanks again for the awards love. definitely brightened my day and makes blogging worthwhile. to the six special people that received the award from me, you guys are great writers ! your personal experiences, words of wisdom, and random tidbits are truly entertaining and i love every post. keep them coming !

P.S.

Hello new followers ! Welcome to my world of words. Thanks for joining my team. ♥

pennanddpaperr.