I should receive my score within two to three weeks. At this point, I just know that I passed. And I am thrilled!

Thanks to all of you who have given your support and encouragement, and have kept returning to my blog even though I haven’t had much time to post. And a very special thank you to Tommy, Andrew, and Melissa for being my biggest supporters. I hope that I can one day return the favor.

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My good friend K of ShanKri-la presented me with the Nice Matters Award. I’ve received this one twice before, but it means just as much the third time around. K is one of the nicest people I know, so it’s an honor to have received this recognition from him. Thanks, K! I’d like to pass the award to these friendly bloggers: Tommy, Barry, Choc Mint Girl, Josey, and Liza.

Choc Mint Girl presented me with the Friendship Award. I’m not sure where this award originated, but it’s just adorable! Thanks, Choc! I’d like to pass the award on to all of my readers.

Jos of NoDirectOn (not: NoDirection) gifted me with Mr. Present. According to his creator, he should be passed on to the “most magical and imaginative blogs on the internet. Blogs that encourage, year round, the same energetic and imaginative sense of wonder that is apparent throughout the Christmas season.” Thanks, Jos! I’d like to present this gift to: Johann the Dog, Choc Mint Girl, and Santa.

I’ve saved perhaps the coolest award ever for last. Jos of NoDirectOn (not: NoDirection) also presented me with the You Rock My Socks Award. Thanks a bunch, Jos! I’d like to present this award to these bloggers who never fail to rock my socks: Andrew, Tommy, K, Zath, and Trey.

Congratulations to you all! Please pass the awards on to those you feel deserve them!

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Choc Mint Girl presented me with the Bodacious Blog Award. According to the Urban Dictionary, to be bodacious is to be “impressive, awesome, brave in action, remarkable, and prodigious.” Thanks so much, Choc! I’d like to pass the award to these bodacious bloggers: Andrew, Tommy, Teeni, Trey, and Josey.

I received the Blog Friend Forever Award from Max. Thanks, Max! I’d like to present this award to each and every person reading this post.

And last, but certainly not least, I received the Spreader of Love Award from Josey. This award was created by The Love Blog, to recognize “outstanding demonstration of blogging love.” I’d like to pass it on to the following loving bloggers: Judy, Mariuca, Choc Mint Girl, Max, and Bobby.Congratulations to you all. Please pass on the awards to those you feel are deserving.

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Jos at NoDirectOn (not: NoDirection) and Additional BlogLOve presented me with the I Am a Little Nutty Award. Thank, Jos! How nice of you to take note of my nuttiness! I’d like to pass the award on to these nutty bloggers: Tommy, Andrew, Amy, Judy, and Aaron Cook.

Judy of Sugar Queen’s Dream presented me with the Merry Christmas award. Thanks, Judy! I’d like to pass this on to everyone reading this post. Congratulations, and Merry Christmas!

Please pass on the awards as you see fit.

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Mike of Things By Mike presented me with the Good Buzzz Blog Award, which was created to recognize “blogs that have generated a happy hum in the blogosphere. Whether it be for their blog in general, one outstanding, unusual or controversial post, or for something cool the blogger has done.” Thanks, Mike! I’d like to pass this award along to Daisy the Curly Cat, Andrew, and Graham.

Ev of My Life is Murphy’s Law presented me with the Be The Blog Award. This award was created to recognize those bloggers who are successful by “making their blogs their own, staying with them, being interactive with their readers, and just plain having fun”. Thanks so much, Ev! This award is extra special to me, because I had actually already received it directly from its creator, Mark of MeAndMyDrum. Receiving such an amazing award more than once lets me know that I’m accomplishing exactly what I’d like to accomplish as a blogger. I’d like to pass this award along to Aaron Cook, Zath, and Mr. Fabulous.

Choc Mint Girl presented me with the Friendly Site Award. Thank you so much, Choc! I now present this award to Johann the Dog, Liza, and Amy.

I’m not really sure who to thank for my Sexy Blogger Award. It was sent to me anonymously through justsayhi.com. So to the person who finds me sexy, thank you! I think all of my wonderful blogger friends are sexy, so I present this award to all of you!

Congratulations!  Please pass on your awards as you see fit.

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Amy of You are a Fly – And You’re Sitting on my Wall presented me with the Rockin’ Girl Blogger award. I’ve received this one before, but it’s still just as special this time around! Thank you, Amy! I’d like to pass this award along to Liza, Max, Choc Mint Girl, Polli, and Judy. These ladies always have something exciting to say!

Johann the Dog presented me with the Community Blogger Award. This award recognizes those bloggers who “reach out and make the blogger community a better one.” These bloggers do much more than just blog. They actively participate in the community aspect of blogging. I received this one recently as well, but I am just thrilled to have been presented with it again. Thank you so much, Johann! I now present the Community Blogger Award to these fine bloggers who are truly a gift to the blogging community: Emila, Groanin’ Jock, Byron, Chip, and Bucky.

Judy of Sugar Queen’s Dream presented me with the Thank You for Being My Friend award. Thanks, Judy! I am very honored to be your friend. You’re an amazing woman!

I present this award to:

Andrew, my best buddy in the entire blogosphere. Over the last several months, we have become very close. He listens patiently to all my crazy stories, laughs with me (and sometimes at me!), and just makes my life so much better by being a part of it.

Barry, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing for 13 years. He’s one of the nicest, most caring people I have ever met, and I am proud to be his friend!

Michael, whom I’ve also known for a very long time – 11 years! He has always been such a kind, interesting person that I am even willing to overlook the fact that he’s nuts about Dr. Who!

Garry, who has taught me so much about blogging, has been a source of inspiration, and has given me an amazing opportunity to guest blog on his site. Garry is one of the most down-to-earth guys you could ever meet, and I will forever be grateful for his friendship. Oh, and he’s a cutie!

Johann the Dog, the most intelligent, talented, caring dog I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. He spends an incredible amount of time helping others – both canine and human. I am honored to be his friend.

Max presented me with the I’ve Got a Friend in You award. Thank you so much, Max! I am certainly glad to have a wonderful friend like you.

I’ll pass this award on to:

John, whom I have recently begun corresponding with. John is an an amazing writer, and he has an equally amazing attitude. He recently joined our BlogsWeLuv writing team and has already made a big splash! I am thrilled to know him.

Graham, the nicest English guy I know. Unfortunately, due to time zone differences, we haven’t had a chance to chat much lately. He’s an amazing man, though, and I have no doubt that he will go very far in life.

Tommy, who has movie interests as crazy as my own! We could seriously chat about movies all night long! I always enjoy browsing through his Netflix queue.

Mark, one of the most talented writers I’ve ever met. He’s also extremely friendly, and doesn’t seem to mind the fact that my voice echoes on Skype. Mark is also part of the BlogsWeLuv writing team. We are so lucky to have him!

Amy, one of the sweetest people in the blogosphere. Reading her blog is always a pleasure.

Congratulations, everyone! Feel free to pass the award on as you see fit.

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I am truly honored to be among the first recipients of the Be The Blog award, created and presented by Mark of MeAndMyDrum. According to Mark, a successful blogger is one who can “be the blog” – making it their own, staying with it, interacting with the readers, and just plain having fun. Thank you so much, Mark!

I’d like to pass the award on to these outstanding bloggers who know exactly how to “be the blog”!

Andrew, Johann, Tommy, Osbasso, and Liza

Please go pick up your badge on the original award post.  There are three different colors to choose from.  Congratulations!

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I’d like to pass this award on to these blogging superstars: Andrew, Max, Choc Mint Girl, Johann the Dog, Flat Coke and Flies

You may recall that I was recently awarded the Halloween Treat Award. Well, I just received it a second time – from Johann the Dog! Thanks, Johann!

I present this award to the following wonderful bloggers: Tommy, Diva, Speedcat Hollydale, KellyKline, Top Cat

Congratulations, guys! Please pass on the awards as you see fit.

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Bobby of Revellian Dot Com presented me with the Halloween Treat award, created by Hootin’ Anni. Thanks so much, Bobby! I am honored.According to the author, I should pass this award on to those “deserving of a special treat for the season”. She has also requested that this award be given not only to blog friends, but also to random blog visitors.

I’d like to present the award to these fine bloggers.

Graham – Graham and I have recently become friends, and I am amazed at how much we have in common. We were born only 12 days apart, we both love the theatre, and now for the really freaky part. We both started college with the intention of becoming Forensic Scientists and somehow ended up becoming HR Managers! Graham is a wonderful guy and an amazing photographer.

Andrew – Andrew is a real sweetheart, and I am proud to call him a friend. His blog always makes me smile, and our conversations are awesome. He definitely deserves this award.

Moooooog35 – Moooooog commented here a few days ago. His blog is called Mental Poo, which definitely caught my attention. I just stopped over and read a story from his wild college days, and believe me – this guy deserves an award for being brave enough to post it!

That Chick Over There – That Chick just left a comment here the other day, and after checking out her blog, I’ve determined that she’s a great choice for this award. After all, she’s kind of a big deal on the internet.

Christy – Christy is a very sweet person and a wonderful blog friend. Like me, Graham, and Andrew, she was also born in 1972!

Congratulations to you all! Pass the award on as you see fit.

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Christy of Christy’s Coffee Break has presented me with the Community Blogger Award. This award recognizes those bloggers who “reach out and make the blogger community a better one.” These are the bloggers who do more than just blog. They actively participate in the community aspect of blogging. Thank you so much, Christy!

I’d like to present the award to these outstanding community bloggers.

Andrew

Garry Conn

Choc Mint Girl

Max

Osbasso

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