Sisterhood of the World

Hey guys! Sorry I went MIA for almost a month... I was so overwhelmed that I managed to post three times in two weeks that my brain imploded and it's taken me this long to reconstruct the knowledge of sentence structure it would take to write this post. Not that you cared.

Anyways, the fantabulous Megan over at Rustic Remains has given me a Blogger award called the... *squints* The Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. Alright!

This is a lot like the Liebster award that I did a while back. The rules are:

1. Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back to their site

2. Put the award logo on your site

3. Answer the ten questions they asked you

4. Make up ten new questions for your nominees to answer

Now for Megan's questions!

Is there an inspirational quote that motivates you?

As far as creating goes, I love what Cesar Cruz said, which is "Art should comfort the disturbed, and disturb the comfortable."  

As far as life... Much of what I currently understand about God and theology has been influenced by the writing of C.S. Lewis. A quote of his that has always stuck with me is from a letter he wrote to a friend. "Try to remember that the 'bottomless sea' can't hurt us as long as we keep swimming."

 Would you prefer to write with pen and paper, or a keyboard and a document?

It would depend on what I'm writing. If it's fiction, or something like this blog post, then I do it all on my laptop. But I find that lyrics or poetry are much easier to physically write (preferably with an instrument nearby;).

Do you have a favorite song artist?

I love the music of Switchfoot and Sleeping At Last, as well as Rich Mullins and Colony House. (oops that was four...)

What is your favorite thing about blogging?

I guess it would be motivation. I write all the time, but there's a certain desire to write well when I know it's going to be on the Internet for all to see x) There are so many amazing, talented, encouraging bloggers on here. (I'm looking at you, Megan;P)

If you could travel to one place (in reality) where would you go?

Venice. Decidedly. But I'm also getting pretty pumped for my roadtrip to California this summer... Going back to your birthplace + ocean + trains = ahhhhmazing. 

What made you decide that you wanted to write novels/shorts/fan fictions/etc.?

I don't remember how I started writing... I suppose it was because I read so much and I wanted to get in on the action;) But I do know for certain that it was my best friend who kept me going. 

Do you prefer the mountains or the ocean?

The ocean. Going to the coast is a very spiritual experience for me. Many have tried to explain the feeling, none really have. But yes, I hold a very special place in my heart for large bodies of saltwater;)

What is your favorite movie, and why?

Oh dear.... I'm gonna have to go with The Magnificent Seven. Laugh if you want... But it's such a phenomenal cast. There are dozens of hilarious lines, but the depth of emotion and conflict the film portrayed can't be replicated. Plus, the score is legendary. (runners-up: Life of Pi, Shadowlands, the Emperor's New Groove. C'mon, you totally knew that one was coming.)

Your favorite Bible verse? (If you have more than one, feel free to share)

I've been reading 1 John lately, and a passage that continually comes back to me is 2:12-14. John takes on this beautiful poetic voice, when he says:

"I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who was from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong and the word of God abides in you."

The way he repeats his words with only slight deviations catches my attention.... What is the significance of it? Your guess is as good as mine.

 Would you like to meet someone famous? If so, who?
If you go and read this post right here, you'll see that I kinda did already and it was amazing. If I could meet someone else, it would probably be Francis Chan, because I'd love to pick his brains on a few things, or Megan Whalen Turner, for the same reason. But different. But the same.

So. My nominees!

I actually hate this "nominate ten other bloggers" rule because I don't even think I consistently keep up with that many blogs... So here is my short-and-condensed list.

Caitlyn at isabela
Juliette at Thoughts and Writings of Juliette the Silent
Faith at Secret Agent Unicorn
Claire at Mother in the Making (get back on yer blog, Lightbulb)
Kate at A Ship Is Always Safe At Shore
Sammy at Operation: Fun and Love!
Sunshyne at A Ray of Sunshyne
Aaaaand lastly, Adelaide at Word Smudges and Wonder-Filled. She's super cool.

Dude, I know seven bloggers. Sweet.

And your questions:

1. What's the best book you've read recently?
2. What's your favorite song of all time? (aha, I've broken them. They'll never be able to answer this one)
3. What is a hobby or interest of yours that no one would expect? (Claire, your answer is rap)
4. What is currently stressing you out?
5. What is a reason to not be stressed out about that thing you answered in #4?
6. What is your favorite memory?
7. Who is your biggest role model, and why? ( you guys are not allowed to say me. I know it'll be tough, but... I don't make the rules. Oh wait, I do.)
8. Biggest pet peeve? (this question is so interesting to me... I don't know why.)
9. What is a misconception that you are learning to overcome?
10. Finally, what are you currently eating/wishing you were eating? (saved the best for last, I did)

Ahh, that was fun. Thanks again to Megan for tagging me in this adventure;) Until next time!


~Margaret