The Liebster Award

I am really excited to say that The JP Project has been nominated for the Liebster Award! I have to start by thanking the blogger who nominated me over at Style Bits & Bobs of M.E. Check out her blog, there are a ton of inspiring posts that will keep you reading for hours!

When I saw that I was nominated, I was really surprised! I honestly had never heard of the Liebster Award, so I did some Google searching and came up with this: It isn't an actual award, more of a nod to the nominated blog. Someone felt you deserved recognition and wanted others to check out your blog. Then it's your turn to nominate 5-10 more bloggers that have less than 1000 followers. It is a great opportunity for those of us who are new to the online blogging craze to get our name out there and to check out a few new blogs in the process. Thanks Style Bits & Bobs of M.E. for the nomination!

I just started blogging this past year, I have one follower (thanks Melissa) and really, I didn't think anyone knew my blog even existed. I simply write for me. To keep an online journal of sorts about the things going on in my life, and of course to keep track of all the changes we are doing to the house. It is an awesome feeling to know that there are people reading and enjoying my blog, so to those of you out there, thank you!

Here are the questions Style Bits & Bobs of M.E. asked me...

1. If you won a free trip to go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

     If I won a free trip, I would likely take an around the world cruise to see as many countries as possible. There are so many places I want to travel to that I don't think I could narrow it down to just one. I would chose a multi-country trip because I love immersing myself in the culture of a new, foreign place.  

2. Why did you start blogging?

     I started blogging because I wanted a way to hold myself accountable for the updates my husband and I wanted to make in the house. I figured that if I wrote about them, then I would be able to see where we started and how far we have come. I hope to use this as inspiration for myself to keep going, and check things off my list, one project at a time.

3. What is your favorite post on your blog?

     Yikes, this is a tough one! My favorite post would have to be when I created the list of accomplishments for year one of living in the house. It was truly amazing to see everything that we did in the first year. I hope to create a list like this each year to track all the things we have done to make this house a home.

4. What is your favorite television show?

     Hands down, right now my favorite show on TV is Game of Thrones. Now, for those of you who know me well, you know that knights, dragons, and sword fights aren't really my thing. But, this show is great! There are so many good characters with twisted story lines that it always keeps me on my toes and coming back for more! 

5. What would you tell your younger self?

     Wear sunscreen. Don't complain, just do it!


11 Random Facts About Me...

1. I am an only child.
2. I have seen every episode of Sex and the City at least three times.
3. I decided to be a chemistry major in college because I couldn't think of anything more difficult to do that I might enjoy a career in.
4. I am deathly allergic to cats. Have been hospitalized once, and probably should have been on at least two other occasions. 
5. I love to entertain and make any excuse to host a party.
6. My favorite dessert is anything chocolate and peanut butter.
7. Close second is a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting, mmm.
8. I absolutely love to cook and bake - though not everything turns out the way it's supposed to.
9. My guilty pleasure is to watch the Bachelor, don't judge!
10. I am a diehard Phillies fan, yup.
11. I really don't like celery. I have tried it a hundred times, every which way, and I still don't like it!

My 5 Nominees are...

1. A Pearl & Her Pilot
2. Kate Porigow - Certified Holistic Health Coach
3. Hey Little Momma
4. Pinch of Yum
5. Our Thrifted Nest

These are some great blogs, go check 'em out!

Questions for the Nominated Bloggers...

1. Why did you decide to start blogging?
2. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
3. Who is your favorite musician or band?
4. If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
5. What would you order as your last meal?

Now, here are the Rules for the Liebster Award...

• Thank the blogger who nominated you.
• Display the Liebster Award on your blog.
• Answer the questions given to you.
• Answer 11 random facts about yourself.
• Nominate 5-11 other bloggers that have less than 1000 subscribers.
• Create a list of questions for your nominees to answer.
• Inform your nominees and comment on their blog to let them know you nominated them.
• List these rules on your post and link this page in your comment to them so they can learn more about the Liebster Award.

Thank you again Style Bits & Bobs of M.E. for the nomination!