I’m a bit late with this post. But better late than never. Right? It seems that a few of you think that not only am I a rockin’ awesome blogger but also a schmoozer.

My good blogging friends Mert and Janet have awarded me this:

I never thought of myself as a schmoozer. Quite the opposite. Ass kissing is not in my nature. I’m known for telling it like it is. But the blogosphere has a different definition:

Schmoozing is the natural ability “to converse casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.” Good schmoozers effortlessly weave their way in and out of the blogosphere, leaving friendly trails and smiles, happily making new friends along the way. They don’t limit their visits to only the rich and successful, but spend some time to say hello to new blogs as well. They are the ones who engage others in meaningful conversations, refusing to let it end at a mere hello - all the while fostering a sense of closeness and friendship.

I’m honored that Mert and Janet find me worthy of this award. They are both such kind souls and always leave me feeling warm and fuzzy.

I pass this award to:

  1. Pattie from Stolen Moments. She’s a loyal blog reader although she doesn’t blog often. She always checks in with me and leaves kind and thoughtful comments.
  2. Lisa from Midwestern Mommy. She’s my BlogHer roomie and has become a dear friend. Her thoughtfulness and humor shines through on her blog.
  3. Momish has been a loyal reader of mine since I started my blog. She’s a smart cookie with awesome writing skillz. I never know if I’m going to cry or laugh when visiting her but I can always count on her honest writing.
  4. My good friend Vickie. She never fails to crack me up.

I’ve also been awarded this from The Queen of Mayhem:

and this from Life With Heathens, Surviving Motherhood, and The Mommy Chronicles:

Thank you! I think you all rock!

I had hard time finding bloggers who haven’t received one of these. It seems that most of the blogoshpere is awesome or rocks.

Here are my picks that I think have not received one yet. If you are a loyal reader of mine and have not been tagged yet then consider yourself “it”.

  1. Natasha from The Pink Report. We met over a direct marketing scam and have been friends since. She has built an amazing business as a free business mentor and I’m very proud of her.
  2. Sierra from Big Dreams and Pixie Dust. What an interesting and strong woman. She’s currently racing over a mountain.
  3. Mrs. L from Those Weird Homeschoolers. Nothing weird about her and I love her love for animals. Keep rockin’ girl!
  4. Shauna from Up In The Night. Not only do I love her blog but she leaves great comments.

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