Feeling the Love During a Tough Week

So the last week and then some has been pretty rough.  My Mom just went through hip surgery and it's looking like it will be a long recovery, which has taken it's toll emotionally and physically.  So while I was drudging through this time I was thrilled to find that one of my favorite bloggers, Atomic Chic, awarded me my very first blog award!   If you've never stopped by her blog please do so, I'm sure you'll find her as interesting, inspirational, and fashionable (with just the right amount as geek) as I do.  Thanks again for the lovely award!

The Rules:

If you are tagged...

Thank the person who gave you the award 

Share 7 random bits about yourself

Pass the award on to a few of your favorite blogs

(And don't forget to let them know!)

I'll be tagging and awarding the following lovely ladies!

Caroline over at In Vinculis Etiam Audax...for inspiring photography

Tami over at My Moving Finger Writes...for great style and overall fabulousness

Jess at The Vintage Huntress...for inspiration and drool worthy fashion picks

Now for the random

1. I've eaten pretzels as big as my head, drank beers larger than it, and danced on a table while singing German folk songs at Oktoberfest in Munich.
2. My dream is to live in Europe, write travel books for Rick Steves, and visit every country in the world.
3. I'm not afraid of being a little wacky...talking in odd voices - check, dancing in a supermarket -check, creating stupid songs complete with a strange dance...oh, check and check.
4. I practiced martial arts for 8 years, and have used it twice it my life.
5. For a short time I did stock upgrades and downgrades on The Rob Black Show, and no...I'm not a financial guru.
6. If I reincarnated as an animal I would want to be a pelican...they can swim, fly, float, plus they come with storage!
7. My favorite nut is the walnut.

Can't wait for more?  Then check out my Weekly Blog:  Veggie Girl Eats Out for my review of Sweet Art in St. Louis, MO.  Click here to view Veggie Girl Eats Out! 

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