Just yesterday, I received an email from Rashida of 876LoverR informing me that I was nominated for this honored award! Not only am I flattered but very surprised, since I’ve been blogging for less than a year. I’d like to thank for her special vote of confidence in my writing ability and for giving me this award.

I have to be honest. Several months ago, I received notification of another blogging award but because of my network security background and constant vigil of suspicious emails, I thought it was some sort of hoax or scam thing going around much like is seen in Facebook and other social media sites. I didn’t realize it was genuine. I did not know and missed out. So, in reality, this is my second award but first one graciously and humbly accepted.

Even though I love to write, originally, this site was intended to showcase my photography work. Original plans morphed into just sharing anything deemed interesting to me, like my travels, pearls of wisdom, recipes and very importantly, music. Currently, there is a lot of excitement in my neck of the woods about professional football. So, I had to add a fan page which has gotten the most attention, lately because I’m a Twelve which is an integral part of the Seattle Seahawks team and they are going to the Super Bowl, AGAIN!

The ideas come in and are noted. The list continues to grow and overwhelm me. I didn’t think my photography would be as busy as it has gotten but the exposure via volunteering and attending local events like Seahawks Rallies has really brought attention to my photo work. Happily, I am extremely busy for a retired person!

This award will most likely bring about more exposure of my site to the blogging world and that is FANTASTIC! Thank you so much, Rashida, for your vote of confidence in my writing and blogging skills.

In keeping with the award recipient guidelines, here are seven facts about me:
1. I served twenty two years in the Navy and am a retired Navy Chief! Though the uniform and hat are in the closet of my spare bedroom, invisibly, I still wear the Chief’s cover and remain available to the young sailors I know that are currently serving around the globe. That was the main, original reason I created a Facebook account; to keep in touch and be available for them. Once a Navy Chief; always a Navy Chief.
2. Retirement isn’t boring at all, for me! In fact, it really is just a cross roads for me to discover and develop other facets of myself that were stymied while I was a part of the “working world.” I am now a Photographer, Writer and Artist, but I’ve worked in the Blue Collar world in construction and as a custodial worker at a hospital. I’ve been in the white collar field as an IT professional, specializing in network security and training for the end user. Having worked in both “collar” communities allowed me to develop a unique perspective on people and how they are perceived, based on their occupation. My philosophy on that is to never judge a book by its cover; it may surprise and delight you!
3. I do have a four-year college degree in Psychology. I earned that degree in 2003. I was older than most of my instructors and professors, and because of that, college was a blast! My message here is that if you aren’t ready to go to college out of high school, please don’t feel like you have to. Go WHEN YOU ARE READY TO GO. Also, it is NEVER TOO LATE! As long as you are a live, you can do anything you put your mind to.
4. Like, Shida, I am an optimist. The glass is half full to me and just waiting to be filled! When I retired, I realized that most of the stress we subject ourselves to is brought on by ourselves by the very choices we make and the attitudes we have. It’s un-necessary and can be changed! Adjust the attitude and make choices logically, with forethought and facts; not emotions. A smile goes a long way! Share it every day, with everyone! You’d be surprised how bright your day becomes just by a simple smile!
5. I’m a natural-born imp and complete child at heart. I love pranks! I love giving them but I take them just as gracefully Humor is very important to me and I consider myself a student of humor. It goes a long way to helping life be that much more joyous.
6. Just because I’m tech savvy and worked in that world, does not mean that I have all of the latest and greatest! I don’t own a smart phone; I have a ‘burner’ phone for safety purposes. My laptops are outdated but handy for troubleshooting issues of compatibility. I use a desk top computer that is now four years old and not a tablet. When new technology comes out, I prefer to wait to let it develop and settle out before using it. I research every important purchase carefully and for a long time, before going ahead.
7. I’m dyslexic which, ironically, is why I like to write. It takes quite the effort to write but I love a challenge and this one has a legacy that begins as early as four years old when it was discovered. I was trying to spell my maiden last name, which is fifteen letters long. It wouldn’t come out right. As first, it was thought that I was autistic because of the way I expressed my frustration, but a little more testing and dyslexia was the issue. I have a bug-a-boo about the English language with regards to spelling, grammar, syntax, semantics, mechanics and the whole nine yards. I am dismayed to observe that folks readily embrace texting as their first means of communication. I’d rather, first, talk face-to-face with someone; second, talk to them on the phone; third, write emails or other formally written forms of correspondence. I don’t like to text.

Rules for my nominees:

• Display the award on your blog.
• Thank the person who nominated you.
• Share seven facts about yourself.
• Nominate 15 blogs.

• Link to your nominee’s blog and let them know.

MY NOMINEES ARE:

1. Doug Warren

2. Paintings by Swav

3. Not Another Tall Blog

4. 100 Days of Sunshine

5. Globe Drifting

6. Kendall F. Pearson, ThePublicBlogger

7. Leica Liker

8. Abby Has Issues

9. Ish Kish Mish

10.  ACBistro

11. For Your Good Health

12. Little Miss Menopause

13. We Stutter and We Don’t Care

14. A Mixed Bag

15. Recovery Journey of Author Catherine Townsend-Lyon

 

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