It’s an honour
Posted on Mar 31, 2008 under Blog Surfing |I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: I love blogging. Through blogging I have come to “know” some really awesome people. People who inspire me, who challenge me to be the best Hanlie I can be. People who make me laugh, make me nod my head in agreement, make me cry with their poignant stories and, very importantly, make me think and understand.
In my little blogging community we have all races, religions, ages, genders and backgrounds. I am constantly amazed when I look at my stats to see where my readers come from - seriously, Japan? Someone in Slovakia reads this? Isn’t it great that borders and nationalities mean nothing when we are baring our souls and sharing our lives? That something that occurred to me this morning and which I shared on my blog, may be the impetus that will get someone else, thousands of miles away, to start making changes in her life. To love herself more. To drink more water or to juice some greens.
I love blogging!
And I have to tell you, I love it even more when I get some recognition in the form of an award. The beautiful Rupa, all the way from India has awarded me the Nice Matters Award!
“The Nice Matters Award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world.”
Thank you, Rupa! I’ll display it with pride!
When you have a google reader with almost 200 subscription (yes I know, it’s a wonder I get anything else done!), it’s hard to choose who to pass this on to. But I’ve chosen a few people who mean a lot to me and I would like to award them with this token of my appreciation.
Chubby Chick for her upbeat and caring comments and support. I love your blog!
My wonderful friend Michelle who has sometimes almost carried me in this juice feast. If we lived in the same town, we’d be best friends!
My blogging sister, from whom I’m sure I was separated at birth, Daniele. Even though you’re taking a little break from blogging, I think about you often. I miss you!
I couldn’t possibly overlook Felicia, who is making life happen in such an inspiring way. You are awesome! Here’s some “huggles” and an award!
One of the first blogs I read every day is Ben’s. Another juice feaster who has taught me a lot and inspires me daily.
Then of course there’s Rebecca. She’s such an interesting and courageous person and I love reading about her life and travels.
So many more of you come to mind! But I suppose I’ve got to leave some for the above people to award.
March 31st, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I also love blogging.
Your new layout is great. I love the colours.
March 31st, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Hello my dear. Thank you SO much for thinking of me. You and I have a special connection, and I’m very grateful to have ‘met’ you via the magic of blogland.
I’ll be back soon. Keep up the good work!
Daniele
March 31st, 2008 at 2:43 pm
AWWWWW! Thank you, Hanlie. I’m honored to have been included in such admirable company.
March 31st, 2008 at 3:03 pm
hanlie, i always see your comments in other blogs but i ve never been here before.
you write so well and it’s so easy to understand.
made me want JUICE.
keep blogging, it because of people like you that i keep on my plan.
thanks!!!!
March 31st, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Hanlie, you are such a sweetie. Thank you for thinking of me. I am honored. I love it when I am talking to my local friends and I say, “Oh yeah my friend in South Africa said…” That is so cool! You are dear to me and I am thrilled to know you. Your comments have gotten me through many a days of my juice feast. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
March 31st, 2008 at 4:09 pm
wow!
i got my first comment!
it was from you.
so nice to read it.
thank you so much.
there are some posts written in english below. i am always trying to improve it, though. it´s kind of hard express yourself seriously in a language you don´t quite speak.
i mean. i can SPEAK, but not WRITE correctly.
but always studing and trying. i hope one day i can write just in english (on the blog) to make all my WEIGHTLOSS´S IDOLS (lol) understand me properly.
cheers,
March 31st, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I couldn’t think of a better person than you that would deserve such an award. You are for sure one of the nicest, kindest, most out there people I have the pleasure of blogging with. Thank you so much for passing it along to me. I cant tell you how much it means to me. I will display it with pride.
Hope you have a SUPER wonderful week!!
*SUPER BIG HUGGLES*
=0)
March 31st, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Hi Hanlie - you are special so you fully deserved your award girl!
http://www.coffeebreak.iblog.co.za
March 31st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Awww, thank you so much, Hanlie! It’s so sweet of you to give me this award, and I appreciate it so much! But most of all… I appreciate you! You are a wonderful blogging friend, and life here in “blogland” would just not be the same without you!
(By the way, your blog looks great! You’ve done a fantastic job with your design!)
March 31st, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Congratulations!! You deserve it!! You are so inspiring and always there with some positive words.
April 1st, 2008 at 1:48 am
Well deserved! And I don’t know when the “35 lbs gone” blog bling arrived–but WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW…amazing! You are a superstar…and NICE!I love blogging too! And I love to visit yours…learn something new every time I visit! YOUR BLOG LOOKS SO PRETTY!
April 1st, 2008 at 4:55 am
Awww thanks sweetie!
I’ll be posting it tomorrow sometime. I need to get to bed haha. You’re too sweet.
I love the new looks by the way! So pretty!
April 1st, 2008 at 11:53 am
We love you too! Reading your blog is inspiring and entertaining! Keep up the Fabulous work!
April 1st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I agree… you really do seem like such a genuinely nice person, and it’s always a pleasure to read your posts and comments. So thank you for being… you.
I especially like your last entry (The Truth About Weight Loss)… those are truths that I’ve recently been figuring out myself, but you put them so eloquently it caught me in my tracks.
Take care!
~Briy
April 1st, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I have to say you TOTALLY and TRULY have earned that award. Your comments are always so heartfelt and help me through every turn and bend. I really would like to thank you for all you do for us bloggers. Your kind words and caring thoughts help us all on our journeys.
April 2nd, 2008 at 4:59 am
You deserve a reward. You’re always kind and say motivating things to others.
April 8th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
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