You all might have thought by now I had given up on writing, but here I am, starting this year's blogging with a special occasion. I had promised to myself that my first post this year would be on soaps, but that post will hold on, due to this particular reason that just came up.
I was quite surprised to discover that Silvia, the author of 'SoapJam' blog, nominated me for 'Versatile Blogger Award' . Slivia and I have known each other for several months only, but she's that kind of person you like at the first glance, sweet, positive and friendly.
Thanks Silvia for forwarding this nomination to me, it's really flattering to be on your list, knowing how many blogs you follow.
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| The trophy pic from VBA blog |
Oh, by the way, this is the third nomination 'Diva Soap' is getting. The first was 'Lovely Blog Award', which I was given by Vanja (her blog link seems to be broken, so here it is the link to my post) and the second time I was nominated for this same award by Rama Mbaye, from 'Fresh and Natural'. (So proud)
I was thankful to both, but so far never complied with all prescribed rules.
These are the rules in this little bloggers' game (copied from VBA site):
Thank the person who gave you this award. That’s common courtesy.
Include a link to their blog. That’s also common courtesy — if you can figure out how to do it.
Next, select 15 blogs/bloggers that you’ve recently discovered or follow regularly. ( I would add, pick blogs or bloggers that are excellent!)
Nominate those 15 bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award — you might include a link to this site.
Finally, tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself.
Now, MY LIST OF BLOGS.
I need to say that many of my favourite places have been nominated by others, so I'm giving those who I haven't seen being nominated, at no particular order.
Now, SEVEN THINGS ABOUT ME
(that's the hardest part and the one I had been always refusing to obey)
1. I live in Macedonia, the country of my choice, not my origin.
2. I have University Diploma in Economics and I never thought I could do something manufactural for living (I still don't do it for living, but planning to)
3. I love 'Gossip Girl' . No matter how childish I may sound and no matter how many inconsistencies you will find in the show, I still love it!
4. I spent two months in Czech Republic, back in early two thousands, as an English Teacher. That was my University Traineeship, organized by the best (my opinion) world's student organization AIESEC, which is specializied in international students exchanges. Luckily, I had taught the first level of English, lol. That was one of the best experiences in my life
5. I'm a passionate in whatever occupies my mind. I'm kinda rigorous with myself - when I'm up to something, I don't feel tired, I don't know time, nor day...until I pull it off! Oh yeah, lately I've been thinking about aging, so try to get whatever I do into a reasonable frames of behaving. Reading is one of my biggest passion. I used to stay awake till next morning, reading and changing my lying position in the bed.
6. I would like to speak more languages than I do. I have completed five levels of Italian and that seems to be useful, cos I can recognize many words in Franch and Spanish, as well. Not to mention how many English words originated form Latin, i.e.Italian. Quite usefull to know languages! I adore Natalia for this knowledge of hers
7. I l.o.v.e. to sleep and I tend to think that I look young because I sleep enoguh.
Now, that I have started, I could go on, but, let me stick to the rules!
And for the end, just a little sneak peek into what follows (some of you have already seen):
Oh, have you noticed the totally new look of my blog?
Do you like it? It took me much time, and I'm not finished with redesigning it!
Stay tuned, will be back soon!
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I LOVE the new look of your blog! I really enjoyed learning a bit more about you Maja, I too, wish this list was longer! I am very envious of your multi-language skills. I can totally relate to #5 too, if I set my mind to mastering something, I am very stubborn about it (in a good way, of course)! Those soaps are beauties, can't wait to see them unmolded and cut!
ReplyDeleteI believe we have much more in common, would be dream if we could hang out together sometimes!
DeleteYes! One day I will make it to your side of the world!!! or you to mine! :D
DeleteCongratulations Maja! It is so interesting to read about you even though I have this grate opportunity to meet you as well. Those meetings are really special to me because I can speak about soapmaking (I usually read and write due to the fact that nobody around me is interested in soapmaking). I like the new design of your blog, it looks so fancy! Looking forward to new post to see those beautiful soaps cut!
ReplyDeleteWe always have too much to say to each other and always too little time, so would be good to meet up more frequently! The soaps have been cut, just need to write a post now.
DeleteOf course we noticed and we love the new look of your 'home' Maja! Nice to discover new things about you, and now I wish I had you as my English teacher :)... young, from Macedonia, beautiful, and so talented!
ReplyDeleteI love to sleep and to read too( even if reading is something I can't do in the evenings...I more read in the bus,etc).
Of course, this list should have been longer, Maja!
:)
Can't wait to see more of that precious Musk soap!
Hihi, I know you like to sleep, I become 'bitchy',when I don't get my usual dose of sleep! :-)
DeleteThe 'Musk' soap has its story behind, so it deserves more space and words! I'm glad that you like this new blog design!
Thank you for the sweet words and most importantly, for following the rules this time. ;) Although just like everyone here, I wish you broke the rules and gave us more than 7 things about you. From the snippets I know about you, I see a beautiful, smart, spirited, and passionate woman. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd guess what, we have another thing in common: I also finished with a degree in economics but never really practiced it. :-)
The fact that you have received 3 awards shows that you've got a flair for blogging and attracting people. Congratulations and wishing you more continued success! :-)
Wow thanks dear Silvia, I can't deal with this amount of compliments!
DeleteSo, we are double coleagues, by profession and vocation. I had worked in foreign affairs dept.in a food (fish, to be precise) processing company, but that was before I moved here. You see, I've been sharing much more than 7!
I like the new look Maja! and I was excited to read a little more about you! You are impressive, besides creating some beautiful soaps! 5 levels of Italian! That is pretty awesome. I was thinking of downloading an application to my phone to learn Italian. I am hoping with my spanish that it will help ;) I too LOVE TO READ and you will sometimes find me reading for long hours at night to finish a book. :)
ReplyDeleteOh it will be of tremendous help,believe me! I'm sure you can already read and understand much of Italian even now. But, you know, languages are not as driving a bike, once learnt, forever learnt- if you don't practice language, you forget it. That's why I need to dig my books out and refresh my memory!
DeleteThank you for being here!
I know what you mean about practicing. I don't practice spanish at home that much so when my mom comes to visit half the time I find myself all tongue tied trying to explain something to her. She gets so mad :)
DeleteCongratulations, Maja! I did notice the new look of your blog, and I like it very much. It was fun learning more about you. I LOVE to sleep, too. :) Can't wait to see more of your soaps, especially the Scottish Honey - the swirls on it are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny, Scotish Honey is cut, but the post isn't ready yet. It will be soon, I promise, once I get into the soaping gear, I don't stop! :-)
DeleteGlad that you like my new blog 'outfit'
Hello Maja! Sorry, I have completely abandonned my blog, and just read today your comment. I would be glad to answer to this versatile blog award, thank you for picking me :)
ReplyDeleteAbout the naturally coloured soap, I have been using it, and it does not blend at all!! The magic of natural colours lol.