Seven Random Facts and a Blog Award

Lisa's Blog Uncategorized January 17, 2012 24 Comments

Howdy everyone –

During the past week or so, two author friends of mine, Bella Streetand Casey Wyattwere kind enough to award me the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award!!!

Now I’m supposed to share 7 random facts about me, and choose a few more deserving award winners. Since many of my blog friends run “Award-free” blogs, please don’t feel obligated to accept the award. I promise I won’t be hurt if you let the award pass right on by… J

So ready for my 7 random things? Ready or not, here they come…

1) I got a pony for Christmas in the 70’s and I changed her name to Wildfire just like the song by Michael Martin Murphy. (I wore out that record I loved that song so much! LOL) PS – Wildfire was the best pony ever…

2) I wrote my first short story in kindergarten about a big ugly giant who was really friendly.

3) When I was between the ages of 3 and 6 years old, I was so terrified of car washes that I would verify with the adult driver that we were not going to drive through a car wash before I entered the vehicle. PS – Proud to say I drove my car through the car wash over the weekend… I’m cured! LOL

4) I chomp gum while I write. Usually trident bubble gum is my favorite. PS – I’m chomping on some now!

5) I rant at ATMs when they tell me there’s a fee…

6) I cry every time I see the movie trailer for War Horse. Not sure there is enough Kleenex for me to see the entire movie! J

7) I hate writing about myself and I’m already worried that this blog is completely dorky and boring…

Ok I’m passing the blog award to some Sweet Bloggers who always make me smile…

Sarah Makela
Kinley Baker
Roxanne Rhoads
Cassi Carver
Janet Tait
Lynn Rush
Ciara Knight
Jennifer aka Happy Twilighter
MA Taylor
Pam Moran
And my Sweetie… Ken Kessler

One last thing… This weekend some sort of cloud of sad blueness huddled over me and my computer keyboard and lingered into Monday. Not sure why, but I had a really tough time shaking it. But today, out of the blue, two different readers contacted me about how much they enjoyed Night Walker and are looking forward to Night Demon. I’m sure they had no idea how much their words touched me when I needed to hear them most.

Thanks for reaching out and parting the clouds for me.

Kind words really do make the world a beautiful place….

*HUGS*

Lisa

24 Comments

Angela M. January 17, 2012 at 10:50 pm

Congratulations, Lisa! You are truffle-center sweet 😉 I don’t know where you find the time to keep up with how everyone’s doing, but you do a wonderful job at it. Sorry you got the bluesies. I guess everyone gets them now and again, but I’m sure the powers that be decided to bring your good, encouraging karma back to you.
1. Lisa Kessler January 17, 2012 at 11:06 pm
  
  Thanks Angela!!! Isn’t it a delicious looking blog award? LOL
  
  I love when the universe is looking out for you and puts the people you need in your path… Definitely helps when you’re feeling a little down and out…
  
  Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!!
  
  Lisa 🙂
Arianne January 17, 2012 at 11:25 pm

You are so funny Lisa!!!
*ehem* you forgot to insert my name *ehem*
hahahaha miss you! 🙂
1. Lisa Kessler January 17, 2012 at 11:27 pm
  
  Hi Arianne!!!! 🙂
  
  I thought you were one of my award-free blogger friends so I didn’t put you on the list!
  
  Because you are definitely irrisistibly sweet!!! 😀 LOL
  
  I miss you too!!! Where have you been hiding? Is school keeping you busy?
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
  *HUGS*
  
  Lisa 🙂
Linda Townsend January 18, 2012 at 4:49 am

Congratulations Lisa! I’m really enjoying Forgotten Treasures! I’m savoring each story… you have a fabulous imagination and express it so well…
1. Lisa Kessler January 18, 2012 at 8:20 pm
  
  Thanks Linda!!! I’m really excited to hear you’re enjoying the stories!!! I had so much fun putting all of that together…
  
  Thanks for stopping by and commenting! 🙂
  
  Lisa
Sue January 18, 2012 at 5:52 am

Never would have thought of you with a big gob of gum in your mouth blowing bubbles while you write 😀 Everyone has blue moments, so you’re not alone
1. Lisa Kessler January 18, 2012 at 8:21 pm
  
  Hee! I’m chomping on a new piece of gum now! LOL Definitely helps me focus… 🙂
  
  Thanks for the comment Sue and all your support over the years… I’m so glad we met!
  
  *HUGS*
  
  Lisa 🙂
bellastreet January 18, 2012 at 9:08 am

Lisa,
You are the rare person who actually GOT a pony in theirchildhood. We all wanted one. How cool is that?

Also, are you going to sue those who stole your Shrek idea?

And you must be extra sweet if you were awarded TWICE, but then we all know that 🙂
1. Lisa Kessler January 18, 2012 at 9:10 pm
  
  Hee! I did get a pony, but my stepdad was a horsetrainer so I grew up on and around all sorts of horses… 🙂
  
  And I never thought about SHrek! You’re right! LOL
  
  THanks for the award chica!
  
  *HUGS*
  
  Lisa 🙂
cassicarver January 18, 2012 at 10:12 am

That picture of you on Wildfire is so cute that I’d frame it and hang it in my office! You are the sweetest blogger ever, and I’m so glad your readers brightened your day. What a wonderful thing. 🙂
1. Lisa Kessler January 18, 2012 at 9:12 pm
  
  Awww thank you!!! I have lots of cute Lisa on horse pictures around but I haven’t scanned them into the computer… This was the only one I could find! LOL
  
  Did you notice I passed the award onto you? So ‘fess up your 7 random things! LOL
  
  Thanks for commenting!
  
  Lisa 🙂
Melissa Cutler January 18, 2012 at 10:15 am

I love those facts about you! I chew gum when I write, too. LOL. Congrats on your “sweet” award. I can’t wait to see what the bloggers you’ve “awarded” have to say. Too fun!
1. Lisa Kessler January 18, 2012 at 9:16 pm
  
  You’re a gum chewer too??? So what’s your goto flavor? 🙂
  
  Thanks for commenting Melissa! I’m anxious to read the other bloggers’ random things too!
  
  Lisa
Marianne Stephens January 18, 2012 at 11:57 am

You are the first person I’ve ever heard of that actually got a pony for Christmas! Love those random facts.
1. Lisa Kessler January 18, 2012 at 9:19 pm
  
  Hi Marianne!
  
  I actually grew up on a horse ranch so I was always on or around the horses! 🙂 But man did I ever love my Wildfire!
  
  Thanks for commenting!
  
  Lisa 🙂
Casey Wyatt January 18, 2012 at 12:35 pm

Congratulations! I love the pony. And I get all teary at War Horse previews too. My kids think I’m weird. Glad those Monday morning blues are gone!!
1. Lisa Kessler January 18, 2012 at 9:20 pm
  
  Thanks Casey!! And thanks for the yummy blog award too! 🙂
  
  Lisa 🙂
James Garcia Jr. January 18, 2012 at 7:05 pm

Those were great fun facts about you. I know that song. I nearly looked it up on iTunes, but I feared it would end up getting stuck there for the rest of the week, so I didn’t. 😉
I’m sorry to hear that you were blue, Lisa. We’re living the dream, being writers. People are reading our words on a daily basis. Feel better! Ok?
*hugs*

-Jimmy

P.S.: Chances are sometime this year I will need you to repeat those words back to me. 🙂
1. Lisa Kessler January 18, 2012 at 10:10 pm
  
  Hi Jimmy –
  
  THanks for the kind words! I am feeling better… 🙂
  
  I’ll definitely keep them handy in case you need to hear them later this year…
  
  Thanks for commenting!
  
  Lisa 🙂
Melanie January 19, 2012 at 4:39 pm

Congrats!

Wildfire was a cutie.
1. Lisa Kessler January 19, 2012 at 8:52 pm
  
  Awww thanks Melanie!!! She was the best! LOL 🙂
  
  Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
  
  Lisa 🙂
Hildie McQueen January 26, 2012 at 1:50 pm

I can definitely relate about writing about yourself. I to think ‘do people really care to know this much about me?’ ha ha ha You deserve the sweet award!
1. Lisa Kessler January 26, 2012 at 3:21 pm
  
  Ha! I’m so glad i’m not the only one who does that Hildie!!! LOL
  
  Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
  
  Lisa 🙂

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