Tag: Mystery Blogger Award

Okoto Oke Enigma, whose blog site is www.okotoenigmasblog.com created this Mystery Blogger Award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blogs not only captivate but inspire and motivate. They are some of the best out there, and they deserve all the recognition they get. This award is also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging; and they do it with so much love and passion – the latter’s more me! ♥♥♥

I was most fortunate to be nominated earlier this summer by two different writers whose blogs are amazing and who write from the heart. Please, if you don’t already follow them, head on over and check out their wonderful blogs:-

• The Storyteller at The Marvellous Story
• Random at Random Specific Thoughts

Three more things about me

1. I love cooking plant-based meals.

2. I’m allergic to latex so will never be able to indulge in S&M activities or play Catwoman.

3. I’m starting to get itchy feet after enjoying the summer at home in the south of France.

Most read posts

My series of posts entitled: The things about France that surprised me:………………………

The Storyteller’s Questions

1.What was your craziest thing you do in life?

Now, you see I’m way too sensible to do anything crazy.

2. When was the last time you felt lonely?

Actually, I rather like being on my own and it’s very rare I ever feel lonely.

3. If you can choose 1 talent, what talent will you pick? And why?

Maybe the ability to sing since I sound like a fog-horn.

4. Where was your best traveling trip?

Australia and Japan – I’m hoping to have to chance to revisit both countries. 

5. (Weird or funny question): If animals could talk, which animal would be the most terrifying?

No question, domestic pets. Imagine what they might say about us or rather you, since I don’t have any pets. 

Random’s Questions

1.Who or what is your biggest inspiration and why?

My parents because they were great examples to follow.

2. Have you ever seen a ghost? Or would you want to?

No and no

3. Which is your favourite book and why?

Manchester United Ruined My Life by Colin Schindler – you’d need to be a football supporter to truly appreciate the book but it was just so funny.

4. Have you made any predictions?

No, sadly the battery’s flat in my crystal ball otherwise I’d have predicted the Lottery numbers. 

5. If you could see the whole world in only one colour, which one would you choose: black or white?

Now, here’s the thing, if the world were all black or indeed all white, you wouldn’t actually see anything, would you?

Award Rules

1. Put the award logo on your blog
2. Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog
3. Mention the creator of the award
4. Answer the five questions you were asked
5. Tell the readers three things about yourself
6. Nominate 10 to 20 bloggers
7. Notify the bloggers (tell them you nominated them) by commenting on one of their posts
8. Ask your nominees five questions with one weird or funny one
9. Share a link to your best posts

My Nominees

If you read all of this  – congratulations – consider yourself nominated. By participating you will generate free content and offsite links which are good for your rankings. You’re welcome 🙂

Hope you had a fabulous weekend Sx

Okoto Oke Enigma, whose blog site is www.okotoenigmasblog.com created this Mystery Blogger Award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there, and they deserve all the recognition they get. This award is also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging; and they do it with so much love and passion. ♥♥♥

I was most fortunate to be nominated back in March by three different bloggers whose blogs are all amazing and who write from the heart. Please, if you don’t already follow them, head on over and check out their wonderful blogs:-

• Debby at Affordable SEO Services
• Shaheshal at Crazy Ideas with Crazy Fun
• Steve at Steve’s Country

Three more things about me

1. I love cooking plant-based meals

2. I have fallen in love with my friends’ dog

3. I’m looking forward to enjoying the summer at home in France

Most read posts

My series of posts entitled: The things about France that surprised me.

Debby’s Questions

1. Have you ever smiled at a stranger and then wished you hadn’t? Why or why not?

I’m someone who’s always smiling and therefore it’s entirely possible that I’ve smiled at lots of strangers but fortunately none have reacted adversely. Most have smiled back. Its hard to resist one of my winning smiles!

2. What is your favorite SEO plugin for WordPress? Do you fully understand SEO’s and their functions or benefits?

Debby you are preaching to the unconverted. I don’t, as far as I’m aware, use any SEO plugins. I do appreciate the importance of SEO but I’m not interested in rankings. I write for my own pleasure and if someone else reads it, then it’s a bonus. 

3. If you could shop for free at any store, which store would you choose and why?

Where would I like to be let loose? Probably in one of my favourite bookshops which also sells wonderful stationery – Kinokuniya in the Dubai Mall.

4. If you could make one thing illegal, what would it be?

Discrimination – I thought it was, but it’s rarely enforced.

5. Have you ever had SEO work done, and if so were you happy with the results? If you did the work yourself how did you do?

Please see my response to question 2 above.

Shaheshal’s Questions

1. Would you rather dip a strawberry into lemonade or coffee?

Neither actually, though I would dip it into an orange-flavoured liquer

2. Name a place that you want to travel to?

I’m keen to revisit Japan

3. Would you rather have short sleeved shirts or long sleeved shirts?

I like my sleeves to be elbow length

4. Winter or summer?

Summer

5. What is your favourite thing to do when you are bored?

But I’m never bored – too much to do!

Steve’s Questions

1. What is your favorite topic to write about?

I like writing about my beloved husband. I could fill a book with all the things he’s lost.

2. Do you like to write long or short posts?

I try not to exceed 750 words

3. Do you like to read long or short posts?

Depends on the topic

4. Have you ever written, or thought of writing, a book?

No, never, though I have edited two.

5. What is your favorite flavour of ice cream?

Coffee flavoured vegan ice cream

Award Rules

1. Put the award logo on your blog
2. Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog
3. Mention the creator of the award
4. Answer the five questions you were asked
5. Tell the readers three things about yourself
6. Nominate 10 to 20 bloggers
7. Notify the bloggers (tell them you nominated them) by commenting on one of their posts
8. Ask your nominees five questions with one weird or funny one
9. Share a link to your best posts

My Nominees

If you read all of this  – congratulations – consider yourself nominated. As Debby likes to remind us, by participating you will generate free content and offsite links which are, you already guessed it, good for your rankings. You’re welcome 🙂

Hope you had a fabulous weekend Sx

I was invited by Rachael’s Novels to take part in the Mystery Blogger Award and I thought, why not? A big shout out to Rachael for the nomination and don’t forget to head over to her site to check out her novels and give her a follow.

Then, a week or two later, I was most kindly nominated by Mrs Holiman over at God’s Love, again please head over to her lovely blog, check it out and give her a follow too.

Three Things about Myself

Blimey, I’ve done so many awards, and particularly after the Vogue Challenge, I must now be an open book. Here goes and apologies in advance for anything I’ve already told you.

I have an excellent memory, much to my beloved’s chagrin, as a kid I always used to win the party game where you had to recall the items on a tray. If I’ve read it, heard or seen it I’ll most likely be able to remember it. I just have to close my eyes and I can see it in my mind’s eye. This ability does not prevent me from having selective memory loss!

My Best Blogs

I don’t know, you tell me. Is it the ones with the most views? In which case it’s my series of blogs about “Things about France that surprised me…..” such as not sending cards, hypochondria, bread, driving, hamburgers

My Nominees

As is my wont, please pick up the baton of the challenge of this award if you feel so inclined!

Rachael’s Questions

Rachael picked a set of questions set by Lydia Potter used for her nominees in her Real Neat Blog Award post, because she thought they were neat, but I’ve already answered these here. So I’ve used the same set she answered.

1. Do you like writing?

Yes, I enjoy writing and rarely suffer from writer’s block.

2. Have you ever written poetry?

No, my younger sister is the family poet laureate. She has an enviable knack for it.

3. Who is your fave author?

There are a number I really like such as Evelyn Waugh, Kazuo Ishiguro, Margaret Attwood and Gabriel García Márquez but I don’t really have a favourite.

4. Poetry or novels?

I prefer reading novels though occasionally enjoy reading poetry.

5. Have you ever written something that you really wish you didn’t?

No, because I’m conscious that anything written down could be viewed by anyone, including an unintended audience.

Mrs Holiman’s Questions

1. What is your favourite bible verse about kindness?

I believe I’ve mentioned my lack of familiarity with the Bible. However, one thing I’ve always tried to abide by is this:-

2. How has your 2020 year been so far?

It started off really well and has now kinda stalled.

3. Who’s a better swimmer batman or superman?

Tricky one!

4. What do you love about blogging?

It’s enjoyable and informative

5. What things you like to watch on youtube? Name 3

I don’t really watch anything on YouTube though I do use clips from it to illustrate some of my blogs.

The Award Rules

1. Put the award logo on your blog
2. Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog
3. Mention the creator of the award – Okoto Engima
4. Answers the five questions you were asked
5. Tell the readers three things about yourself
6. Nominate ten to twenty bloggers
7. Notify the bloggers( tell them you nominated them) by commenting on one of their posts
8. Ask your nominees five questions with one weird or funny one
9. Share a link to your best posts

Hope you’re having a great weekend. Sx

I was nominated in early January for the Mystery Blogger Award by Sadje from Life After 50 – I know what that’s like! She has a wonderful blog with some interesting posts and great photos. If you’re not one of her followers, do drop in to check it out.

Mystery Blogger Award

The Mystery Blogger Award was created by Okoto Enigma to award those amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blogs not only captivate; they inspire and motivate. They are some of the best out there, and they deserve every recognition they get. This award is for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging, and they do it with so much love and passion. – Okoto Enigma

Okoto Enigma’s Blog

My Nominees

You all know by now how this works. I nominate anyone who has taken the trouble to read this post – thank you.

Three Things About Me

I have written so much about myself on all these various awards that I’m really scraping the barrel or, even worse, repeating myself. If that’s the case, apologies in advance.

1. I typically write my blogs on my laptop in the office, a large room I share with my beloved. It was fine while he travelled all the time but now he’s home more and more, it’s sometimes difficult to concentrate, particularly when he’s on the phone. I feel the need to relocate to somewhere quieter………maybe the lounge. The danger is that I’ll spend all my time gazing at our wonderful view as opposed to doing any work.

2. I’m someone who enjoys her own company. I like being alone and never feel lonely. I love it when my beloved is away for a few days and my time is my own. Of course, as we’re both in lock-down this isn’t going to happen anytime soon.

3. I love being outdoors every day, usually on my bike. Fortunately, I can still do this providing I don’t go too far from home. I just ride a number of circuits using those roads less travelled.

Sadje‘s Questions

1. What is your strategy for dealing with stress?

The most stressful thing in my life is easily my beloved husband. Not him per se, but dealing with the consequences of his actions or inactions. I generally find a few days of peace and quiet without him restores my equilibrium.

2. If tomorrow were the last day, What would you do first?

Easy, I’d go for a nice long ride on my bike

3. How would you describe yourself as a colour and why?

I’d be orange, a colour which is great as an accessory, it goes with pretty much every main colour: brown, black, grey, beige, navy.

4. Physical beauty or intelligence?

Given that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I’d go for intelligence.

5. Do you believe that Murphy is trying to mess up our day?

Who is this mysterious Murphy? Is he the chap from Murphy’s law, which states: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong”. If it is, then my approach to being never knowingly underprepared should considerably help.

Best Blogs

What defines one’s best blogs. Are they the one’s that attract the most likes? Given that I’m currently plumbing my archives every Friday for an underappreciated gem, I think we’ll leave it at that.

 

1. Put the award logo on your post.♥️
2. List the rules.♥️
3. Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog.♥️
4. Mention the creator and provide a link to their blog.♥️
5. Tell your readers three things about yourself.♥️
6. Nominate 10-20 of your favorite bloggers.♥️
7. Notify your nominees.
8. Ask your nominees 5 questions of your choice.♥️
9. Share links to your best posts.

Many thanks to @chingmonis of Life and Life Lessons who kindly nominated me back in early November for this Mystery Blogger Award. His blog is his avenue to show us what’s in the deepest recess of his heart and what’s taking place in his mind. He aims to take us on a unique ride where we can get to know his feelings, crazy thoughts, aspirations and greatest dreams.

I was then nominated in December by Joshua from Spread the Word who’s a Christian and a firm believer in the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior! He likes reading books, fishing, Scrabble®, Risk®, Battleship®, Othello (Reversi), checkers, chess, funny things, Christian music, classical music, Latin music, hymns, practicing his guitar, playing catch and frisbee, exercising, cats, dogs, bears, fish, and other animals, but NOT centipedes. I’m with you on the centipedes Joshua!

Go and check out their uplifting blogs and give them a follow!!!!

The Mystery Blogger Award

An award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there and they deserve every recognition they get. This award is also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging, and they do it with so much love and passion. – Okoto Enigma

Nominees

As you know I follow so many amazing blogs that it’s well nigh impossible to nominate every deserving blogger. I’d therefore, as usual, like to invite those who are interested to take part either in the comments section below or in a post on your own blog. Go on, you know you want to!.

Three (more) things about me

1. My birth sign is Capricorn and, yes, I’m a goat not a sheep!

2. I’m not much one for New Year’s Resolutions. If something needs changing, I do it now, I don’t wait for New Year.

3. I’m a very positive and energetic person. My proud boast is that I’ve yet to meet the child who can wear me out! How long this will continue is anyone’s guess.

Ching’s Questions

1. Tell us something interesting about you.

I’ve already told you all so much I think I’ve exhausted anything remotely interesting.

2. What topics/genre do you like writing about?

Anything that takes my fancy!

3. If you are to recommend a place to visit in your country, what would it be and why?

France is the most visited country on this earth. There’s something for everyone here and I’m slowly and surely working my way around its many splendours.

4. How do you see yourself 5 years from now (in terms of blogging)?

Still tapping away on a daily basis.

5. Any wish for yourself or anyone.

Health and happiness to all.

Joshua’s Questions

1. Have you ever been abroad?

Is the Pope a Catholic? I think we all know the answer to this one, unless of course you’ve not been reading my posts!

2. What kind of music do you like?

I like lots of different music: rock, heavy metal, electronic, rap, R&B

3. Have you ever climbed a mountain?

No, and I’m never going to climb one because I don’t like heights. I have however scaled small mountains on both my bike and on foot.

4. Can you ride a bike?

Yes! I’m a pretty good rider (for my age) see photo above.

5. Who’s the ugliest cartoon character you’ve ever seen in your life?

I don’t think you and I watch the same cartoons Joshua!

I have accepted the very kind nomination from Betul Erbasi who writes short stories in English and Turkish over at a blog of the same name. Betul’s a PhD student at the University of Southern California and the blog provides her with an outlet for her creative talent. Head on over there, check out her blog and give her a follow.

“Mystery Blogger Award” is for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are some of the best out there, and they deserve every recognition they get. This award is also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging; and they do it with so much love and passion – I definitely fall into the latter category!

– Okoto Enigma: https://www.okotoenigmasblog.com/my-greatest-creation-yet/

Three Things About Me

It’s getting more and more difficult to come up with stuff I’ve not already talked about!

1. My boss at my last employer decided to commission an assessment of his executive team. I came out as “The Board Rebel,” a title I much relished. My boss less so!

2. As a child I tried many times to get rid of my kid sister. I was unsuccessful!

3. Dogs love me! I’ve no idea why but they always make a bee-line for me.

Favourite Posts

I love all the posts about my beloved husband, such as:-

https://viewfromtheback.com/2017/12/31/things-my-beloved-has-lost-hire-car-keys/

https://viewfromtheback.com/2017/12/08/things-my-beloved-doesnt-do-put-things-back-where-they-belong/

https://viewfromtheback.com/2017/08/19/things-my-beloved-does-leaves-everything-until-the-very-last-moment/

Betul’s Questions

1. What was the last thing you challenged yourself with?

This https://viewfromtheback.com/2019/04/21/a-moment-of-madness/

2. What is your favorite food?

Probably lobster

3. What is your dream city like? What kind of city?

My dream city is where I live in France. I’m an unashamed urbanite.

4. Can you describe yourself in a sentence?

Don’t need a sentence. I can do it in 5 words – Remainer, happy, fun-loving, healthy and long-time married.

5. (Weird/Funny, repeated from above) What was your most embarrassing moment (or most disgusting habit – if you can’t think of one) ever?

I’m going to have to give this some thought. Oh, I know, when I accidentally stole a car. You know, I should write a post about that incident!

Award Rules

Is it my imagination or are these pesky rules multiplying?

1. Put the award logo/image on your blog.

2. List the rules.

3. Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog.

4. Mention the creator of the award and provide a link as well.

5. Answer the 5 questions you were asked.

6. Tell your readers 3 things about yourself.

7. You have to nominate 10-20 people.

8. Notify your nominees by commenting on their blog.

9. Ask your nominees any 5 questions of your choice; with one weird or funny question (specify).

10. Share a link to your best post(s).

My Nominees

Anyone can join in with the fun. Feel free to answer Betul’s 5 questions either in the comments below or in a stand-alone post on your own blog.

Above all, have lots of fun this weekend

Best wishes

Sheree x

I’ll be honest, it’s a mystery why anyone would nominate my blog for an award. However, thanks must go once again to Dragon Warrior who only blogged for a couple of months over at The Den of Dreams.  She very kindly nominated me for my second Mystery Blogger Award. I do hope her exams went well and, more importantly, a certain someone has replied to her message!

Then, a few days later Lydia gave me a third one! She blogs over at Lydia’s blog and, like me, loves cooking. The third of seven siblings, Lydia plays guitar and piano, helps in children’s ministries, and loves serving God.

This is allegedly, and I quote, “an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts whose blogs should captivate, inspire and motivate you.”  Thankfully, it’s also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging – that’s much more me. This award was dreamt up by Okoto Enigma – what a fabulous name.

The Rules Of Engagement

Now there’s a whole list of rules I have to follow, here they are:-

1. Put the award logo/image on your blog

2. List the rules

3. Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog

4. Mention the creator of the award and provide a link to their post about the award

5. Tell your reader(s) 3 things about yourself that they may not already know

6. Nominate at least 10 other blogs for the award

7. Notify your nominees by commenting on their blog

8. Ask your nominees 5 questions of your choice which should include one weird or funny question

9. Share a link to your best post

10. Check you’ve fulfilled all of the requirements above – I have!

Three Things About Me

I’m an alumnus of Loughboro’ University, which is where I met my husband of over 40 years – where’s the time gone? – and I’m a chartered accountant by training.

Dragon Warrior’s Questions

1. 3 pet peeves?

Only 3? Okay, here goes: disrespect, most -isms (such as racism, sexism…….) and my beloved constantly failing to put things back from whence they came.

2. Something nobody should ask you?

How old are you?

3. Something really crazy about you?

There’s nothing really crazy about me, either now or in the past.

4. If the world would end and you were to take ONE thing with you, what would it be?

My husband

5. The most mysterious incident that happened to you?

I’ve wracked my (still) excellent memory but I cannot recall any mysterious incident ever!

Lydia’s Questions

1. What is your favorite grocery store?

I prefer food shopping in my local markets to shops, but my favourite grocery store is the closest one.

2. Do you enjoy shopping more for clothes or food?

Deffo food!

3. What are you looking forward to the most next year?

My beloved’s retirement and I never thought I would say that.

4. Why do you blog?

Because I can!

5. Which do you dislike more: cockroaches or spiders?

Cockroaches

My Nominees

It seems to have been raining awards recently in my part of the blogosphere and, while I think it’s a great way to get to know one another, I appreciate that many of you are suffering from award fatigue. So, here’s the deal, if you’ve recently started blogging or you feel you’ve not received your fair share of awards, and perchance you’ve read this post, please consider yourself honoured with this Mystery Blogger Award.

Five Questions for My Nominees

1. What do you most enjoy about blogging and why?

2. What’s your favourite sport (participation or watching) and why?

3. Where in France would you most like to visit and why?

4. Which meal would you choose for your last supper?

5. Name five people whom you’d like to join you for your last supper and explain why you chose them?

My Best Post(s)

I have no idea, you tell me!

Thank you for your time and attention. Have a great day!