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Accepting the Liebster Award!!

Accepting the Liebster Award

So guys, I was nominated for the Liebster Award!! This is my first blogging award, and I couldn’t be happier! I was nominated by the lovely Shreya from The Luxury Belle. The Liebster Award is given to bloggers by other bloggers. So, it basically creates this entire community of bloggers. How fun is that?! Alright, so let’s get into it!

Eleven Questions: The Answers

What inspired you to become a blogger?

I’ve always dreamed of blogging. I thought it would be so cool to write down my thoughts and have people read them. I think that all started when that movie Read It and Weep came out on Disney Channel.  But, in this past year, I wanted to start documenting my life. Monumental events were and are occurring. I graduated high school, I went to my senior prom, I went to NYC, I met Taylor Swift, and I’m going to college. I wanted a way to write down all of the memories and experiences, even if they seem insignificant at the current moment. And this blog has morphed into something that I could never have imagined.

Why do you blog about what you blog about?

I blog about college, high school, DIY, or just anything that sparks my interest.

How long have you been blogging?

I started my blog in June of 2015, so about two months.

What is your background?

I’m from Tennessee, but I am attending school in South Carolina.

Is blogging your full-time job?

Nope. At this point, blogging is a hobby.

What makes you keep blogging?

I love the support from the blogging community. It’s such a kind and welcoming place. I feel like we’re all here to help each other grow. And like I said, I want to document my life.

Dream vacation?

I would love to go back and travel around Italy, or just anywhere in Europe to be honest. Or the beach.

Biggest inspiration in life?

I never know how to answer this question. I feel like a plethora of people inspire me, but I can’t choose just one.

Best and worst blogging decision you made?

Actually, I have no idea. My blog hasn’t been around for that long, and I don’t think I’ve made too many bad decisions. Maybe setting up an editorial calendar because now it keeps me to posting three or four times a week, which can a be a little overwhelming.

Would you ever consider re-branding?

Of course! I feel like as a brand, you have to keep up with the times. If your blog looks like it’s stuck in 2002, then a lot of people won’t continue to view your site. Looks have so much to do with how people view your site.

Eleven Random Facts

  1. I have one cat named Pete.
  2. I can play several instruments.
  3. I won a national web design award in the spring of 2015 for Virtual Enterprise.
  4. I love graphic design.
  5. Typography is my weakness.
  6. I love to travel. I’ve been to Italy and NYC.
  7. The beach is my favorite place in the world.
  8. I met Taylor Swift. And she liked my glasses.
  9. I won 2nd place at my school’s talent show.
  10. I love DIY projects. In fact, my room is filled with them.
  11. I have a passion for photography.

And now, I nominate the following bloggers:

Rachel from As We Crochet
Samantha from What’s Up With Chu
Daniela from The Bright Ambition
Hannah & Anastasia from Freckles & Olives
Erin from erinfinity
Emma from Seacoast to the South
Cassie from My Pop of Color

I personally love ALL of these blogs! Go show them some love!

For the bloggers that I nominated, here are my 11 questions for you!

1. Why did you start your blog?
2. What is your blog about?
3. How often do you post?
4. What makes you keep blogging?
5. How long have you been blogging?
6. What are your hobbies?
7. What is your most favorite blog post that you’ve written?
8. To where would you love to travel?
9. Are you still in school? If so, what year?
10. If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be?
11. And most importantly, what’s your favorite food? (don’t worry, you can have multiple)

You can find the rules to accepting the Liebster Award here as well as additional information!

I want to thank everyone for all of your support! From the comments to the Facebook likes, it all means so much to me. I’m so glad I am a part of such a wonderful community of people. I would not have been awarded this without your help.

-Abigail T.