A very pleasant surprise awaited me this morning… The One Lovely Blog Award… Thank you indeed gaiainaction for nominating me. It may sound like a cliché but I am truly humbled by your kind thought…
Under the rules of the award, I am required to tell you a few things about myself that you don’t already know. I had recently done so when nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award, so it will not be easy to reveal more. Anyway, I will give it a shot: –
- I am the proud father of four lovely daughters, the eldest of whom are twins!
- Several years ago, I worked in the rural areas of Eastern Africa for a poverty alleviation programme that focussed on providing financial services to groups of women (à la Grameen model) and those experiences, I hold very close to my heart.
- I love reading and have stacks of books especially of the mystical, spiritual and philosophical genres…
- I enjoy listening to sufi music as well as folksy tunes…
- Many years ago I studied in Toronto, Canada and would love to return one day especially to explore and photograph the beautiful and picturesque sites there. I know that nature speaks wisely everywhere…
I hope that my nominations below do not think of this as a “chain letter” of an Award but my expression of admiration and awe at the beauty of their thoughts and creativity: –
Sonya at Follow Your Shadow
Geneviève at the poetry whisperer
Mélanie at mon aire de jeux (et) de mots…:-)
Rekha at Window With A View
Tanveer at Just Bliss
Eric Tonningsen’s “Awakening to Awareness”
Ravi at Photos by Ravi
Nakul at Just A Crazy Dreamer
Once again, I truly appreciate the award from gaiainaction – she is indeed very kind!
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my virtual playground is my no-award rye field, but I’m glad and honored by your choice, Sir…
my constant readers and faithful commentators have always been my true and precious awards… mille merci! thanx a bunch of January mimosa flowers – symbole de l’or et du soleil, l’image de la vie triomphante et de la victoire sur les forces du mal… 🙂
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P.S. I love and I often miss Canada… I’ve been to Toronto 3 times to visit with “old” and dear Romanian friends… 🙂 I do hope and wish you’ll get there asap! amicalement, Mélanie
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Merci Mélanie… Je sais que nous ne faisons ça pour gagner les “Awards”. Mais c’est une façon d’être reconnaissant pour le partage sur votre blog. Merci aussi pour les fleurs mimosa 🙂
PS. It has been more than 20 years since I was last in Canada… maybe one day soon!
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avec joie et avec plaisir… I’m grateful for you did get my point, Monsieur A… 🙂 2 decades since you’ve been to Canada?! years fly away and they take us with them… 🙂
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Thank you, Azim, I deeply appreciate the award you have so generously given me.
Salam Alaikum,
Geneviève
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You are welcome. It is your blog’s fault for being so lovely 😉
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And here I thought it was my poetry! …who knew, it’s my blog! 😉
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Congrats!
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Thank you very much 🙂
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Thank you so so much! I will get to it tomorrow!!!
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You are very welcome. It is most deserved because your blog is indeed lovely 🙂
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Awesome! You deserve it!
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Thank you! I am humbled by your kindness 🙂
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Congratulations! And thank you for the nomination! I generally do not participate but appreciate the acknowledgement. Happy New Year to You and Yours! Look forward to seeing your beautiful photography in the coming year. 🙂
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Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. I wish you and yours wisdom and fulfilment in the new year. And i look forward to further interactions on our blogs.
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