Monday, August 31, 2009

Awards and Tag

I have been showered with awards from my dear fellow blogger friends! I am very honored to accept these wonderful awards. Thanks so much!

1) Shubha of Munchcrunchandsuch, Subhie of Subhie's Kitchen, and Preethi of Authentic Food treasures have given me the “Kreativ Blogger award”. Thank you so much Shubha , Subhie and Preethi.  It means so much to me!

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The Kreativ Blogger award comes with some rules:-
1. You must thank the person who has given you the award.
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
3. Link to the person who has nominated you for the award.
4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
5. Nominate 7 other Kreativ Bloggers.
6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
7. Leave a comment on which of the blogs to let them know they have been nominated

Here are 7 things about me…

  • I love dark chocolates
  • Flowers always cheer me up
  • For me a beautiful person is a one who is loving, giving and caring... and shows compassion towards others
  • I like to do anything that involves creativity. I love to try out new things- especially things I have never done before
  • I like making new friends and socializing with people
  • I like getting surprises and am also good at giving surprises
  • I love to travel and learn about different cultures.

2) Sangi from Simply delicious and Lata from Flavors and Tastes have given me another award. What an honor! Thanks Sangi and Lata.

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3) Another award given by Lata from Flavors and Tastes . You are so sweet to think about me!

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4)Preethi of Authentic Food treasures, Sangi from "Simply Delicious" and Lata from Flavors and Tastes  have showered me with more awards and a Tag. Thanks Preethi, Sangi and Lata. This is very encouraging!

 

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Here are the answers to the Tag

TAG:

1. What is your current obsession
Flower arranging, gardening

2. What are you wearing today?
Capri and T-shirt

3. What’s for dinner?
Wheat spaghetti with tomato basil sauce, tofu asparagus stir fry

4. What’s the last thing you bought?
Back to School supplies for kids

5. What are you listening to right now?
My little daughter talking non-stop!

6. What do you think about the person who tagged you?                                                Preethi, Lata and Sangi are amazingly talented and enthusiastic bloggers. I am always inspired by their posts. They are always there to encourage me with their lovely comments.

7. If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
Paris 

8. What are your must-have pieces for summer?
Cotton clothes, Sunglasses and a broad rimmed hat

9. If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
Swiss Alps

10. Which language do you want to learn?
French

11. What’s your favorite quote? 
Do good feel good

12. Who do you want to meet right now?
My husband - he is travelling

13. What is your favorite color?
Blue

14. What is your favorite piece of clothing in your own closet?
Black turtleneck top accented with coordinating scarves, and skirts

15. What is your dream job?
Interior decor consultant

16. What’s your favorite magazine?
Changes from time to time - currently it is Metropolitan Home

17. If you had $100 now, what would you spend it on?
Buy something for my kids

18. What do you consider a fashion faux pas?
Wearing clothes that don’t suit you.

19. Who are your style icons?
no one in particular

20. Describe your personal style.
Simple and comfortable in normal life. For occasions, dress up accordingly.

21. What are you going to do after this?
Eat dinner

22. What are your favorite movies?                                                                                Too many to list

24. What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can't live without?
I do not use much makeup, so just a lip gloss and a nice perfume

23. What inspires you?
People who do selfless work to help others.

24. Give us three styling tips that always work for you:
Be simple, be comfortable and just be yourself

25. What do you do when you “have nothing to wear” (even though your closet’s packed)?
I ask my husband to pick a dress for me!

26. Coffee or tea?
Coffee (Double shot Cappuccino)

27. What do you do when you are feeling low or terribly depressed?
Listen to music, talk to someone, think about positive things in my life, and immerse myself in doing something new and creative

28. What is the meaning of your name?
Jyoti means light

29. Which other blogs you love visiting?
Every blog that I have been visiting. Each one has a unique style and lot of talent.

30. Favorite Dessert/Sweet?
Dark chocolate ice cream/gelato

31. Favorite Season ?
Spring

32) If I come to your house now, what would u cook for me?
Tom Yum Soup, Panang curry with Steamed rice , Pad Thai, Tapioca Pudding

I have added this question…
33) What is your fondest childhood memory?

The rules are:
Respond and rework – answer the questions on your own blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, and add one more question of your own. Then tag eight or ten other new set of people.

I want to take this opportunity to THANK readers and all fellow bloggers who drop me encouraging words. I love being a part of this blog community and the new friends I've met. Would like to pass these awards and tag to
Vidya, Avisha, Dolon, Jayashri, Rajitha, Jaya, Vijitha, Vidya Venky, Sanghi

12 comments:

Shama Nagarajan said...

Congrats dear...nice meme

Doloncookbook said...

Congrats dear & thank you very much for passing me ...

lata raja said...

Loved it Jyoti!!

Desisoccermom said...

It was good to know so much more about you Jyoti. I too love dark chocolate especially one with more than 60% cocoa.
Also, thank you for passing on the award to me. It did cheer me up :)

Padma said...

Congrats on your awards Jyoti... it was nice to know more about you :)

chakhlere said...

Congrats for the awards!! it was fun reading all those things about you.

Sanghi said...

Congrats on the bunch of awards and thanks for passing it to me! it was nice to know little about you!

Parita said...

Congratulations on your awards dear! Very well written tag, was good to know more about you :)

Hari Chandana P said...

Congrats.. Nice to know more about you.. :)

chakhlere said...

You have some more awards waiting at my blog.
Please accept it from a little fan as token of appreciation.

VIDYA VENKY said...

hey jyothi,
congrats on ur awards & thank u some much for passing it on to me....iam so glad....iam a little confused if i get all the awards or the creative blogger award do i need to answer all teh tag questions & follow the rules..iam new to this so pls help me

Rekha said...

Knowing you I can only say, you are so full of love towards others, so caring!