“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy: they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom” – Marcel Proust
I have to admit it’s easy to forget about award nominations. Not because I don’t care, rather because I don’t see myself as someone who should receive any.
And that’s not because I think I am horrible – I don’t – but more so because I don’t think my writing is that good. Or better put: I always think there’s room for improvement.
So, to Rez in particular (this post was WAY overdue!) and Kamal as well: I am SO sorry for this late reply to making me a nominee for two wonderful blogging awards ❤ ❤
I’ve thought about the nominations and have read about the awards you want to give me, and I find myself torn between accepting out of gratitude and declining because it’s not me. I am going to do the unimaginable and decline out of gratitude.
First of all: thank you. Thank you for giving me a pat on the back, for liking my writings and for making me feel appreciated and worth it. Thank you thank you thank you from one kind heart to the kind hearts of the two of you. I mean it: thank you!
However, I am going to decline the awards (and any that might follow in the future) for the not-so-simple fact that just the nominations mean so much more to me. I don’t need an actual award to fill the widget-side of my blog or to crown a special page when I’ve got people (re-)visiting my blog, liking and commenting on my writings. The award is an award, however valuable, but you are a living human being I’m connecting with. You’re priceless! And that means more to me in appreciation than any award could ever reflect.
So, again: thank you for thinking of me and nominating me. But ever so more thank you for being a part of my community. It just wouldn’t be the same without you in it 🙂
That goes to everyone who’s been visiting my blog, be it for a day or for the 6+ years I’ve been here. And especially to Rez from Rez Scribblez and Kamal from Kamal’s Blogging Cafe. You have wonderful blogs and deserve more attention from me. You all do.
Such a beautiful and heart touching piece, Samantha! Thank you for posting! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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You’re very welcome.
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The real reward is how many people continue to visit your blog on an ongoing basis . I would never miss reading one of your posts.
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You are very right, Bill. I wish I could say the same about myself, but I do have every intention of finding a weekly routine that works for everything I want to do 😊
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I love your sincerity Samantha.
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Thank you, Eromonsele 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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Your posts are nice. You can also visit my blog and gives your important comments.
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Thank you, Vikas. (Somehow you got put in my spam folder). I’ll check out your blog asap.
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Very true
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Thank you 😊
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Hey, that’s okay. I guess I nominated you for my first or second award. Well I nominated few whom I knew as per rules, that’s it. 😃 There’s still a lot pending for me too. Thanks for this post. 😍
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You are superb… you have written so peacefully and devoted to write on it. It’s my pleasure. You made me to smile. You are lovely…. awesome….🙂🙂🙂💕💕💕
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Right back at you, Kamal. You’re awesome and lovely as well. Keep up the smiles and positivity you spread ❤
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Thank you so much…. you are so sweet…💕💕💕
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