I have been nominated for a versatile blogger award! Ā I was so excited to get the notification and then I realised. Ā I actually have no idea what the award is and what it means.

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I thought could it be part of a Nigerian email scam? Ā Or a chain mail? Ā Or maybe its just a nice a way for bloggers to give other bloggers a pat on the back? Either way, I shall accept the award gracefully. Thank you to The Dissocial Mum for nominating me!

Apparently there are terms and conditions if I accept the award (however there seems to be no physical award, trophy or cash prize forthcoming) and I am meant to do the following:-

Rules for the Versatile Blogger
1.Display the award logo on your blog. Tick!
2. Thank and link back to the person who nominated you. Done!
3. State 7 things about yourself. Ā See below
4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award. 15! Ā This has to be a chain mail…. I have nominated my top 3 instead.
5. Notify these bloggers of the nominations by linking back to one of their specific blog posts so they get notified back. Done!

7 things about Duffy

Someone told me this week that my blog is a little light on actual writing from myself so I have taken the versatile blogger award opportunity to share a few words and little known things about me.

1. Worst insult I have ever received. Ā  I was an awkward nerdy teenager, pre-braces, lanky legs, wearing wonky spectacles and was at Blackbush Market in my home town walking past the gruff greengrocers stall with my sister. Ā As I walked past he shouted ‘Cooorrr!! Great great figure!’ Ā I felt my cheeks blush and thought “Wow I am beautiful to someone!!” I turned and beamed a goofy smile back at him. He responded with a deafening cockney Greengrocer accent which carried throughout the whole market.Ā “JESUS!!!! Ā BODY LIKE BAYWATCH FACE LIKE CRIMEWATCH!”

I was crushed to bits.

It’s moments like that which cement my insecurities forevermore. Ā Although you have to admire the phrase, it’s pretty funny.. I guess…

2. Waikiki is my happy place and Nashville’s is my favourite bar in all the world.

3. I will try for a 3rd year to get my book together and complete.

4. After a tough, heartbreaking start to 2013, I quietly know i’m going to be ok and happy.

5. Ā I miss my sister terribly every single day (she’s not dead, just in England)

6. I’ve seen the The Reader more times than any other movie. Ā Its my most favourite. Ralph Fiennes is amazing.

7. I have a laugh like Woody Woodpecker. Ā Great at parties, not so great at funerals.

My Nominees!

1. Break Room Stories. Ā Anonymous posts from waiters and servers about other waiters and servers, funny situations and weird customers. Ā Most of us have worked hospitality as teenagers or for some extra cash and can relate to these posts. Ā Enjoy!

2. Cristian Mihai. Ā Interesting blog from a writer. Ā I always read his posts and he seems to like mine so he must be a great guy right?

3. Sara Purr Tattoo. Ā I may love words, but I love great art too, particularly ink on skin Ā and never get tired of looking at these amazing designs.

So, versatile blogger duties have been completed and I can officially take the title (I think…..)