One of the benefits of blogging is meeting and chatting with fellow writers and non-writers from all around the world. Although I’ve only been blogging since September of 2011, I’ve connected with wonderful people. One of those people, Candace, from Change it Up Editing has a great blog that can be found at http://changeitupediting.com. Recently she was kind enough to nominate me for The Reality Award and The Shine On Blog Award. Be sure and check out her blog, it will benefit any new or seasoned writer.![reality-award[1]](https://jillweatherholt.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/reality-award1.jpg)
Here are the rules for The Reality Award and The Shine On Blog Award:
1. Show appreciation of the blogger who nominated you and link back to them in your post.
2. Add the award logo to your blog.
3. Share 7 things about yourself.
4. Nominate 5 – 10 or so bloggers you admire.
5. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know.
Here are the seven things I’ll share about myself:
1. I got a hole in one in 2002 and now I can hardly hit the green.
2. I am deathly afraid of heights and escalators.
3. I participated and won NaNoWriMo two times.
4. I love doing jigsaw puzzles and once did a 2000 piece puzzle that took up the entire dining room table.
5. I love to read and have been resistant to purchasing an e-reader.
6. Like my fellow nominee Candace, I also played the clarinet for five years, when I was younger.
7. People who know me call me a germaphobe.
Here are some wonderful blogs I hope you’ll enjoy as much as I do:
starstolenwritings.wordpress.com
http://ericjohnbaker.wordpress.com
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Happy New Year!
~ Jill
Jill Weatherholt 
January 5, 2013 at 11:15 pm
I like a good jigsaw too, can’t wait until we have some room to spread one all over. Thanks so much for passing this award my way! 🙂
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January 5, 2013 at 11:46 pm
A friend took a photo I had taken of a hummingbird at our feeder and had it made into a jigsaw puzzle ~ such a cool gift! I’ve been known to sit down at a puzzle and not be able to peel myself away for an hour or two. The award being passed along is much deserved, your blog is fantastic! I know it can be a pain to accept, so no pressure of course. Go Skins!
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January 6, 2013 at 1:47 am
Congrats on eaning the REALITY blog award, and so early in this bloggin endeavor! It just goes to show your awesomeness.
Thanks so much for thinking of my blog when passing it forward, Jill. I humbly accept it and will post on Monday. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend. Mine is writing-filled. 🙂
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January 6, 2013 at 2:33 pm
Thanks, Jolyse! After visiting your blog, I always feel like I’ve been on a mini vacation, you should be proud. I’m glad to hear you’re having a writing filled weekend ~ enjoy!
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January 6, 2013 at 4:25 am
I played clarinet for a year, in fourth grade. I was the worst who ever lived, so I’ve got that distinction going for me.
Have you ever been on any of the escalators in Washington DC’s subway system? For escalaphobics, they probably induce panic attacks.
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January 6, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Despite the fact I played for five year, I was bad…so bad. I was never able to get rid of that squeak that drove our dog crazy.
There were a few times where I had no option but to ride those crazy escalators, sitting down with my eyes closed. 🙂
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January 6, 2013 at 2:50 pm
Thanks for the nomination! We love visiting your blog and are so happy you enjoy ours, too. 🙂
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