Liebster Award - Part 3

I was nominated this time by Hayl of { Life with Hayl }blog.
She runs a very cute lifestyle blog and is very funny.
You should definitely read some of her posts. ^^ 

Thank you for the nomination Hayl!

This is my third nomination.

For those who have not read a Liebster Award post before, it's a way to promote really awesome bloggers who have less 200 followers (usually I base it on Bloglovin'). It is also a great way to get to know the person behind the blog as well. Personally, I enjoy reading posts like these from other bloggers because you will always learn something new and, who knows, realize you share similarities.

Now with this 'award' there are some rules:

1. Thank the blog that nominated you and link to their blog.
2. Post eleven facts about yourself.
3. Answer the eleven questions provided by the person who nominated you and then create an eleven question set for the next group of nominees.
4. Choose eleven people to nominate and link them on the post. 
5. Let your nominees know they've been tagged - and no tag backs!
6. Nominate blogs with under 200 followers.
7. Post a link of your reply to the blog that nominated you.

Here are 11 Facts About Me (I tried to not put repeats from other posts ^^;)

1. The coffee I drink is the brand Pilon or Cafe La Llave. (Cuban style coffee is the best!) 
2. When I feel like I have too much on my mind, I like to write to declutter.
3. My least favorite food is asparagus.
4. My favorite perfume at the moment is "Live in Love" by Oscar de la Renta.
5. I love to go swimming because it is great exercise and relaxing.
6. I am really bad at mental math but fabulous at using a calculator.
7. I love sales, discounts, and free shipping. (Who doesn't? lol)
8. I have a love for potatoes. The potato is so versatile in cooking and has so many tasty variations.
9. The first CD (compact disc) I have ever bought was I think for the band All American Rejects and it was their very first EP. You know that band that sang that song "Swing, Swing."
10. I think dressing pets in clothing is cute.
11. I am starting to get into reading and watching things in the Sci-Fi genre because everything is so imaginative and sometimes gets crazy. I like how there's always a mystery to be solved in these storylines.

Here are the questions I was asked by Hayl:

1. What do you do that others find strange?

Hm...I would say that it takes me forever to figure out the perfect outfit, which includes accessories. While you know there are those who can just quickly throw on a top and throw on a bottom and off they go in 5 seconds, I (for sure) am not in that category of people.

2. What is your proudest moment?

My proudest moment so far was achieving one of my goals I set for myself to live in China for at least a portion of my life. (I realized I couldn't see myself spending the rest of my life there, which is why I came back.) I think when I told people about my plan, some were supportive and others were skeptical I could even do it. However, I got super lucky to have won a competitive scholarship and was able to study and live there for free after college.

I think life works in mysterious ways. Sometimes when you want something enough and very badly, the opportunity will appear. In my case, this is what I felt happened in relation to this. My advice for people is to never give up on your dreams no matter how hard it may seem for you to get there. Ignore the negative vibes from the unsupportive and focus on yourself and what you want. Always believe that all your hard work will pay off in the end.

3.  Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging because I wanted a way to express myself visually and I really enjoy writing. I created this blog also as a place to give advice because I got tired of not finding reviews sometimes for products I am interested in purchasing. It feels nice to have something I can call my own.

4.  Do you have a favourite accent if so which one?

My favorite accent is Russian. I think it is so cool!

5.  What's your favourite genre of film?

My favorite genre is comedy mixed with action. Why not have laughs and be blown away by special effects?

6.  If you could be anywhere in the world where would you be?

This is a hard one to answer. I guess I would pick Europe but I am not sure, which country because I have yet to visit. I love it's vast and deep history, the architecture, and the scenery. It is on my bucket list to visit that part of the world.

7.  If you could meet any celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be?
It would be Edgar Allen Poe. I love his work and he has a brilliant [dark] mind.

8.  What is your favourite song and artist? (They can be different)
My favorite song is "I'm Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage.
My favorite artist is Okgo.

9.  Do you collect anything?
Yes, I collect things with Tony Tony Chopper on them. It's a character from the manga/anime One Piece. I think all of my friends when they see this character they think of me, haha.

10.  Are you funny? What's your best joke?
I can be funny but I am not the "joke telling funny" sadly. :( It's more situational or being witty funny.

11. What is the opposite of your biggest fear?

The opposite? I think what I am least afraid of is clowns.

Here are my nominees for the Liebster Award. 

*These bloggers all put a lot of work into their blogs and have very fun posts. I encourage you to visit them. (They have less than 200 followers at the moment,)

1. Casey of The McClarnon Situation

2. Tash of A Brim Full of Tasha

3. Michelle of Teach in Fashion

4. Cathy of Cathyahh

5. Caoime of Velvet Lilies

6. Celise of Geeks Path 2 Beauty

7. Catherine of Catherine Sarah

8. Chloe of Chloe, Of Course

9. Joyce of Terribly Great

10. Row of What Row Chose

11. Bernie of Feed Ur Passion

Here are my questions for my nominees to answer:

1. What is something about you that most people would find surprising?

2. What is at the top of your bucket list?

3. Do you believe in the supernatural?

4. What was your last memory about relating to the circus?

5. Who is someone you look up to and why?

6. What do you like the most about blogging?

7. What is one item you feel "naked" without?

8. Do you have something you like or follow obsessively? ( Example: tv show, book, celeb, etc.)

9. What app on your phone/tablet do you use the most?

10. What tv show can you not stop watching at the moment and why?

11. If teleportation was real, where would be the first place you would go and why?

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Whoa, this was a very long post! I hope you had fun reading it and found it to be interesting. :) Looking forward to the answers of my nominees, please leave me a comment on this post so I can read your answers!

x Carol

Liebster Award (Part Two)

This is my 2nd Liebster Award. ^^

I was nominated by the amazing Rose Monique of {Black and White Rose}. 

Thank you so much for nominating me!
This time I'll be answering a different set of questions and also tell you 11 facts about me.
***If you want to read the responses for my 1st Liebster Award it's here.***

So what is the Liebster Award? 
It's a great way to get blogs with under 200 followers more recognition.

In case you are unsure, here is what you do:
* You must write 11 facts about yourself.
* You must link back the person who tagged you.
* You must answer all of my questions.
* You must come up with ten other questions on your own.
* You must tag 11 other bloggers with under 200 followers.
* You must let me know when you answer the questions.
* Enjoy and have fun!

My 11 Facts:

Liebster Award

This is my first Liebster Award. :D 

I was nominated by the lovely Chloé of {Hello English Rose}. 

Thank you for nominating me. ^^

So what is the Liebster Award? 
It's a great way to get blogs with under 200 followers more recognition.

In case you are unsure, here is what you do:
1. You link back the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the questions that were given to you by the person who nominated you.
3. Choose between 5-11 bloggers with less then 200 followers.
4. Give them questions to answer.

Here are my answers to the questions from Chloé .

1. Favourite beauty blogger?
My favorite beauty blogger is Michelle Phan. I started watching her stuff when she just began the Youtuber movement back when she had about 1,000 views. She offers great advice for skincare and makeup without overcomplicating things. :)

2. Favourite TV/Movie character?
I have to say Jack Sparrow hands down. He is my all time movie character crush. Johnny Depp x Pirates = swoon worthy.

3. Can you speak any languages other than your own?
Studied Spanish for 2 years and picked up a lot more living in Miami. :) I studied Japanese for a year. I know a little German from using Duolingo.

4. If you could swap bodies with anyone for a day who would it be and why?
Hm..this is a hard one to answer. I would swap bodies with ... Rupaul. Not many people would pick him but I would swap because I think he leads a very fun, happy life and love the energy he feeds to his fans.

5. Favourite music artist?
At the moment, my favorite is Kiesza. I love her style of music mixing 90s beats with some edm-ish stuff.

6. What superpower would you have and why?
I would like the same superpower as Storm from X-men in controlling the weather because it comes with the perks of being able to fly.

7. If you had the chance to do anything in the world what would it be?
I would travel to every country on my bucket list.

8. Favourite magazine?
I like Elle because it has interesting feature stories sometimes about amazing women and suggestions for new things to try in beauty/fashion.

9. Favourite makeup/nail polish brand?
Zoya for nail polish. It has really good consistency and comes in a lot of colors I like. When it dries, it looks shiny so I can forego a top coat sometimes. It's also free of harsh cancer causing chemicals in its formula  and is vegan friendly.

10. If you had a one way ticket to any destination where would you go and why?
I would go to France because I love pastries, breads, and other baked goods. ^-^ Can't wait to try them all.

11. Dream job?
Traveling the world to be a travel reviewer for food and fun things to do.

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Here are my nominees:

melissavictoriawhiteley.blogspot.co.uk

letsbethriftaddicts.blogspot.com/

eatbeautylove.blogspot.com

froliecouture.blogspot.co.uk

neversaynotonew.com

My questions to you guys are:

1. Why did you decide to start your own blog?

2. Who is your favorite character from a TV show/movie and why?

3. What are your favorite things to wear in the Fall season?

4. What is your guilty pleasure when it comes to food and why?

6. What is your dream job?

7. What is your biggest pet peeve?

8. Favorite beauty/fashion item you can't live without?

9. If you could name your own country, what would you call it?

10. What is your morning ritual?

11. What advice would you give to your future self in 5 years?

Hope to hear from you soon!

Carol