Jolene spoils me. It’s plain and simple. She is just too good to me.
This time, she awarded me with the Quintet of Radiance: Five Ennobling Awards! I’m not worthy of the honor, but of course, I won’t turn such a thing down!
Here is the idea behind the award: To serve as a constant reminder for our thoughts to remain Versatile, to brighten up the dark pathways of the mind with Sunshine, respect our Inner Peace, bring about changes by being positively Influential, and make this pale blue planet an Awesome place to abide in.
There are no other rules to this awesome award, so I’ll just “pay it forward” by nominating five very special bloggers:
Luminous Blue – Once you read her story, you will be hooked. What an amazing tribute to her beautiful daughter.
Fish of Gold – She is a fighter and a winner. She’s been through things most people can’t even imagine. And she’s come out of those things stronger and more beautiful.
talktodiana – She has a heart of gold and spends her time trying to change the world.
rarasaur – She is completely selfless and amazingly thoughtful. I’m proud to show off my token of friendship from her!
RePrEsSeD ExPrEsSiOnS – She, too, is a fighter and has beat breast cancer! She’s also a pediatric dialysis nurse (which is right up there with teaching heroes) and an unashamed Christian.
Clearly, I’m not fit to receive this award because I’m nowhere near as amazing as these ladies. But I accept this award from the amazing Jolene with a ginormous amount of thanks!
If you’re not already following these ladies (and Valley Girl Gone Country), then DO IT NOW! It’ll make you awesome, too, just knowing them!
Imperfectly Perfect 
August 5th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
I can see your head expanding from over here!! 🙂
August 5th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
It usually does… but actually, this time it made me feel bad. I’m not sure that just plain awesome deserves this particular award.
August 5th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
Loving the quote!!! Mephobia, I am going to throw that out to the hubby (aka Mr.Smarty pants) tonight …..I’m going to say it ohh so matter of factly, no grin….I’ll play the part of Mrs.Smarty pants and pretend that I knew what that word meant longer than 24 hours. …….HOLD ON WAIT….YOU MADE THAT UP!!!! there’s no such word…hahaha…. *totally having a blonde moment* soooo tempted to delete this comment….but won’t….see I’m not THAT awesome 🙂
August 5th, 2013 at 4:21 pm
Haha! I think it’s just another thing you should put on the fridge. You know… a doctor’s note with that diagnosis.
August 5th, 2013 at 4:25 pm
along with being diagnosed with Mondayitis!!!
ohhh he finally saw the award…
“Honey, what’s with that award? Did you print that off the internet or something?”
“hmmm Alicia awarded me with that award, doesn’t it make you feel good to be married to someone who is oozzing awesomeness??”
*rolling his eyes*
“I’m proud of you honey” He says with a forced smile…hahahaha
August 5th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
He’s getting better… It won’t be long before the congratulations isn’t followed by an eye roll and a sigh! 😉
August 5th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Thank you for the shout out by the way…..you totally deserved the award!!
August 5th, 2013 at 4:34 pm
Like I said…. you totally spoil me!
August 5th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Loved this post’s title!
August 5th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
It made me giggle! 😉
August 5th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Aw, thanks!
August 5th, 2013 at 6:51 pm
Oh yeah, check you out. Well done on all the awards. 🙂 you deserve ’em.
August 6th, 2013 at 8:49 am
Hee hee 😉
August 5th, 2013 at 9:04 pm
Ok, I just wanna know where the heck they get these cool awards from cause Im outta the loop on that….as one of my very favs, if I could make up a “You’re my kindred spirit” award, I would….or “Awesome Blossum you’re cuter then a Possum” has a nice ring as well… 🙂
August 6th, 2013 at 8:50 am
I made one up once – the Medal of Awesomeness one. And then I made up the rules, too! Girl, make up your own award!! (Plus… I’d love to see “Awesome Blossum You’re Cuter Than a Possum” on peoples’ blog pages!) 😉
August 9th, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Sadly, many bloggers might feel that I am not taking their efforts seriously. And possums’ just aren’t that cute! But it is a funny title 🙂
August 5th, 2013 at 11:21 pm
If I ever decide to pass on one of these awards I will make sure that I don’t give you one. I don’t want your head to explode from bad awards.
August 6th, 2013 at 8:51 am
😦 Boo.
August 6th, 2013 at 9:34 am
I’m saving you from yourself.
August 6th, 2013 at 9:41 am
You never let me have any fun. Gosh.
August 6th, 2013 at 11:27 am
You can have all the fun you want as long as it isn’t around me.
August 5th, 2013 at 11:59 pm
Congratulations on the awards, and thank you so much for paying it forward to me! I am honored and very touched by your words.
August 6th, 2013 at 8:51 am
Thank you! You deserve more than a blogger award!
August 6th, 2013 at 12:20 am
Congrats! 😀 And yayyy, the bracelets look awesome! I’m so excited that they found their way around the world. 😀 Thank you for the kind words– and for being so contagious in your awesomeness disease. 🙂
August 6th, 2013 at 12:30 am
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August 6th, 2013 at 9:55 am
Thank you. This and your posts make my day!
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