Special Post: Sunshine Blogger Award

I have recently been nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award, so today's post will be about this topic. You may be wondering, what exactly is this award? I will quote from Amy Maier's excellent blog, Positively Weightless. I would encourage you to visit her site as well.



"So, what is the Sunshine Blogger award I am sure you are wondering? The Sunshine Blogger Award is given to bloggers that spread creativity, positivity, and are inspiring in the blogging community. The award is completely driven through the community, nominated through fellow bloggers to recognize their inspiring and positive content."

Here are the rules for the award:

• Thank the blogger who nominated you.
• Answer the 11 questions asked by the blogger who nominated you.
• Nominate 11 other bloggers and ask them 11 new questions.
• Notify your nominees about their nomination.
• List the rules and display a Sunshine Blogger Award logo on your post and/or website.

The following are eleven questions that I was asked to do:



1. Who is your biggest support system when it comes to your writing? You do not need to go into personal details, just mention your relationship, how they support you, etc.

The biggest support system, when it comes to my writing, is to read the great masters of the past. It is always inspiring to dip into their work and discover a technique that you can use to enhance your own writing.

 2. Why did you start your blog?

I started my blog because I wanted to combine the haiku form with a commentary that teaches life lessons. I felt my readers could enjoy poetry while learning something new that could instantly be applicable to their lives.

3. How emotional of a person are you, and how (if at all) does that play into your blog?

I consider myself an emotional person. As a poet, you must be willing to search deep within yourself and express what you feel. It is this search for feeling and its meaning that enables me to write for the readers of my blog.

4. What is a fun random fact readers may not know about you?

Some readers may smile at this, but I'm a big chicken and fish fan. I eat meat, of course, but I usually prefer the lean protein of chicken and fish, rather than the heavier meats.

 5. What is one thing you always do when you are writing?

Whenever I'm writing, I always make sure to have plenty of paper at my side. I like to scribble little notes of whatever pops into my head. You never know when this material can be used for a poem! Also, I'm a firm believer that every writer should have a dictionary and thesaurus at their side. It is the tools of your trade.

 6. How do you go about choosing topics for your posts?

The way I pick topics for my blog is simple: I pick a general topic, (example: positivity) and reduce it to specific examples that can help my readers improve their lives (example: think happy thoughts or smile). I have found this method extremely effective for coming up with new ideas.

 7. What is your favorite animal?

My favorite animal is the owl. I have always admired their wise nature.

8. What is your ultimate guilty pleasure?

My ultimate guilty pleasure is apple pie. It's one of my favorite desserts. It's even better as pie a la mode!

 9. Who or what was your biggest inspiration that lead you to start writing?

I started writing poetry because I found it to be a great way to relieve stress. Instead of holding your feelings inside, where it can eventually hurt you, releasing them on paper can be a satisfying and healthy way for you to vent. And the fun part is you get to create some beautiful poems in the process.

10. What is your favorite holiday?

My favorite holiday is Christmas. It's a beautiful time of year, and it's always nice to end the year on a happy note.

11. If you could write a blog on any topic other than the topic of your current blog, what would it be?

I would love to read and review books. People are always looking for something new to read, and giving them a book review and recommendation can really help them pick something they may like. And it's fun too!


I want to thank Amy Maier for nominating me for this award. It's been such a pleasure, and I look forward to reading the work of my fellow nominees. Until then, happy reading, dear readers! 😀