Monday, April 16, 2018

The Liebster Award || T A G #2

 I did this tag, back in February. But now I have been tagged again. This time by Bri @ Forget Not His Benefits.

Thanks, girl! <3

R U L E S 

Thank the person who nominated you 

Answer the 11 questions they gave you

Name 11 facts about you 

Nominate 11 bloggers to do this tag, and let them know

Give them 11 questions to answer 




B R I 'S   Q U E S T I O N S: 

Who is one person you look up to? 

I'm gonna have to say my Grandpa W. I just love that man so much. I'm always happier when I know he's around. <3 


What is the hardest part about blogging for you? 

Probably finding things to post that people will enjoy, and I'll have fun putting together. Sometimes I wonder why I even blog. I work hard on a post and I feel real proud of it, then it will only get like three comments. And then I throw together a post that I don't even care about and it gets tons of comments! I don't understand this? 


Can you "introduce" us to your family? 

Sure! 

First, there's my dad. He's the best dad ever and I love him so much. He's always there when I need a hug or a shoulder to cry on. Sometimes he just knows I need a hug even without me telling him. I love how he can read me. 
He's not very tall, but then again none of us are. He's been called "The Gray Train" because of his silver hair. I think he's adorable. 

And then there's my mom. She's amazing. I love how we can get talking and for hours when we are supposed to be cleaning the house or something. And the next thing we know it's late and we're still running around trying to get everything done. 
She's always there when I need advice - always reminding me to pray about all things. 

Felicity. My big sister who recently got married and moved three-thousand miles away from me. It's been hard. Sometimes I just block her from my mind so I don't have to think about her not being here. Other times I'm trying hard not to cry for missing her so much. She's a lot like my mom. Always has good advice.
Josiah. The bro-in-law. He's family now, so I'll introduce him too. I've always wanted a big brother. And then he came along. It wasn't long till it was like he's always been there. He's an awesome big brother.

LaKaysha. It's odd how close I am to this girl. I literally tell her everything. We've been sharing a room since before I could remember. Sometimes I want to scream because it seems I can't get away from her. *laughs* We're always together. Always. Except for when we're at work. Though we have worked together... Anyway. She's not even two years older, and she was my playmate as a child. It's always been "LaKaysha and Daminika". We're a package deal. *laughs*

Chancy. I may have Josiah now, and cousins who I have "adopted" as my brothers, but Chancy will always be my favorite brother. My "baby" brother who is way taller than me. Who grabs my ankles until I start to panic. Who "makes" me watch action movies until I dream of a good old-fashioned Disney movie. Who begs to drive every time we go anywhere, even though we're not taking his pickup. We climbed trees together, we laugh together. We tell secrets. (yes I tell secrets to my brother) He's who I yell for when there's a spider or a mouse. The passenger door isn't opening? Call for Chancy.

Liberty. Last but not least. Now the only person left in the family who isn't of driving age yet. My baby sister for ever and always.

We're an odd family. Very affectionate. Always hugging, always sitting on each other. But that's who we are, and I would die if we weren't that way. <3


What is one blog post you've written that you hope none of your readers miss? 

Hmmm... 
Probably this post :  Life as I've Lived It || Eighteen Years of Being Me. The post that I had to re-live my entire life to write. It took me a long time, and pictures helped me remember it all. When I finally finished it, I just posted it without checking for typos. So... just warning you *winks* 


How old were you when you started blogging, and how did you pick your blog title? 

I was fifteen. And as for my title? 
"I call my blog   Walking in the Sonshine. Dancing in the Rain
'Cause if we walk in the sunshine of Jesus Christ, we can learn to dance in the rain. 
And I do love to dance in the rain." 
from my about page

What is one skill or talent you have that others might not know you have? 

uhhhhh. I take super fast showers? *laughs* 


What is your favorite Bible verse(s)? 

I honestly don't have one. How do people have a favorite Bible verse? 
I'll just say this one: 

"[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. [17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." 
John 3:16-17 KJV 


If what you say in answer to this question was the only thing you left when you died, what would you say? 

Dance in the rain. Cry if you have to. They're both so refreshing.


When you have free time, what is the first thing you want to do? 

Probably make a yummy coffee, then sit down with a good book or my diary. 


What is your favorite fictional story (or the top few for those of you like me ;)!)?

I'm not gonna lie to y'all. It's "The Daybreakers" by Louis L'Amour *winks*
But I also love "The Sea Before Us" by Sarah Sundin.
The Season's of The Heart series by Janette Oke
"Love Me Tender" by Janice Hanna


What is one of the quotes that inspire you? 

"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning." ~Louis L'Amour 



F A C T S   A B O U T   M E:

1. I have a thing for Walt Disney and Louis L'Amour <3 <3 

2. I love driving alone with my music up loud and windows down

3. I'm obsessed with blue skies 

4. I grew up on four-wheelers and now I rarely get on one. I miss it 

5. I've recently started listening to Celtic Thunder again. Did you people know they sing "I'm a Believer" on their new album!?!? And it's. so. beautiful. (thirteen year old me is still in there somewhere - Celtic Thunder singing The Monkees' song!? *dies*)

6. I love bass singers <3 (Josh Turner, Damian McGinty...)

7. I love ice cream just a little too much *winks* 

8. I hate my voice (which is why I'll probably never post a video on here)

9. The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday besides Christmas and Easter *laughs*

10. I am currently reading Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne 

11. thinking of facts about myself is actually really really hard


I   N O M I N A T E: 






- LaKaysha @ Calico and Lace







M Y   Q U E S T I O N S:

1. What are five "little" things that always make you happy?

2. The first book that made you cry? 

3. What song describes you? 

4. If you were to play in a movie, who would you want to be your co-star?

5. As a child, which Disney prince made you wish you were his princess?

6. One funny thing that happened to you so far this month?

7. Favorite Disney soundtrack?

8. What movie have you been wanting to watch?

9. Who is your favorite author? 

10. What time do you usually go to bed? Get up?

11. Do you like sweet pickles?

Have fun y'all! 

12 comments:

  1. Enjoyed!
    Me and the sister right under me were kinda like that- childhood playmates. ;) And we still have some good times, even though we're rather different. ;P
    #2 fact, and ice cream... both totally awesome. *grins*
    Thanks for nominating me! xD xD

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    1. I'm glad!
      Aww that's cool!
      Hahaha, true ;P
      I hope you do it!!

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  2. Yay! I loved reading your tag, Daminika!!!
    The hardest part about blogging... YES. I get that struggle, hahaha! Also, I LOVED "meeting" your family. I felt like you share about them fairly well on your blog, but even in your introduction I felt like I knew them better afterwards :)!!!
    "Superskill: I take fast showers." Hahahaha! I love it! I don't feel like I take super fast ones, but my aunt thinks I do? She is always shocked when I stay over that I am in and out... I thought it was odd until I remembered she is used to my other aunt staying over... haha ;).
    I know it's soooo hard to pick favorites. That's why I added that (s), because I knew I would have needed it, hahaha!
    Our free time goals looks VERY similar!!! ;)
    I haven't read ANY of these books!!! Hmmm.... I have read Janette Oke's "When Calls the Heart", because it was the inspiration for my favorite TV show (it was nothing like the show. I have since found out that the show may be based off the second series? IKD...)
    Love that quote!
    And nobody can love ice cream too much ;)!
    Thanks for doing this girl, I loved reading through it!!!
    Blessings,
    Bri

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D
      You too!? So I'm not the only one? hahaha ;P
      It was fun introducing my family, though, you're right, I do share about them already xP
      I really couldn't think of anything else! LOL XD But I do take fast showers, almost every time I get out someone says, "How are you done already!?" haha. But it's a useful skill when you only have one bathroom ;P
      You haven't read ANY of them!> You should!! Oh yes, I haven't read "When Calls the Heart", but I did know that the show was only "inspired" by it. I think the show is about the niece of the main character in the first series. And I'm pretty sure Janette Oke didn't start writing the second series till AFTER the show was already started... it's confusing. ;P
      Haha,if I go somewhere and there's no ice cream I'm like, "Great party. But no ice cream. We go home" XD XD
      Oh you're very welcome! I loved doing it XD

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  3. Louis L'Amour and Walt Disney. Yeah boy *winks*
    Enjoyed!

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  4. ok. gonna finally do this post. Wish me luck!

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