:: A Tag and an Award ::

A couple of days ago I was received this award from the beautiful Gracie. If you haven't been over to Gracie's blog you really should, it's one of my favourite reads! Thank you, Gracie! Along with this award is 10 questions I must answer, and then I need to pass the award on to someone else.

1. Who is your style icon?

I don't have a style icon. I don't think I have fully developed my own style yet, and I'm not sure what look I like or what message I am trying to convey through my clothing choice, and as such I don't look to anyone for inspiration. It's fair to say I am in a clothing funk.

2. Which is your favourite socialite book?

I've never read a socialite book beore. Can anyone suggest one? I love reading new books.

3. Favourite party theme?

In my opinion, any theme is a good theme! I have been to many dress up parties: Super Hero (I went as Bat Girl), Nintendo (I went as Bubbles from the Powerpuff Girls), Stereotypes (Cheerleader for one, Goth Punk for another), French ... the list is huge! I love a good dress up party. Here are some photos from some of the parties I've been too.

This is me with my two younger sisters.

My friend, brother-in-law and younger brother at the same Nintndo party.

Younger brother, younger sister and friend at the French party.
I went to a themed party last night, which I will tell you all about in a separate post very soon!

4. Go to Halloween costume?
I have never celebrated Halloween. If we did, I would probably go as an Emo, haha.

5. Extravagance you cannot live without?
My DSLR. I love, love, love my camera (even though I'm still trying to figure it out!).

6. Living person you admire.
My Mum. She devoted her life to raising us and she did so without any selfish intention or regret. She is a strong, kind woman whom I admire greatly.

7. Greatest fear(s).
I have a few silly fears, like jelly fish. I cannot stand to be anywhere near jellyfish, they freak me out. But then I also have fears, like the fear of people not liking me and the fear of failure that sometimes means I end up putting everyone else first and don't allow myself to grow as an individual because I'm afraid of what might happen if I do something "wrong".

8. Traits you deplore in yourself.
See above, ha!

9. Which talent would you most love to have?

I wish I had a better singing voice.

10. Greatest Achievement?
Getting to where I am right now, with all the experiences I have under my belt.

I pass this award on to:

Amy from Junghwa by Amy Stewart

Chloe from Chloe in Reality
K from The Body Electric

I was also tagged by Gracie (thank you, again!) to answer eight questions she has thought of. It is then my turn to think of eight questions and pass them on.

1. What's your favourite fairytale?

Probably 'Beauty and the Beast' or 'The Ugly Duckling'.

2. Do you prefer Mac or PC?

PC! This is a frequent topic of discussion in our house, as I am marrying a Mac supporter.

3. How would you describe yourself in 5 words?

Family, nice (that sounds very bland, doesn't it?), happy, loyal, caring.

4. Heels or flats?

Definitely flats. I hurt my foot almost two years ago and it's still sore. Wearing heels is out of the question!

5. What's your biggest dream?

To be happy and content, and to be able to look back on my life and know that I did the best I could.

6. Your favourite book character?

I don't believe I have one!

7. Are you the type of person who keeps their feelings inside or lets it out?

Inside. I'm a bottler with random explosions every now and then, haha.

8. Who is your role model?

My Mum, for the reasons listed above and many, many more. To be told, "You're just like your mother" is the greatest compliment.

I pass this on to:

Amy from Junghwa by Amy Stewart

Becky from Same Page Notion

Chloe from Chloe in Reality

My questions for you are:

1. If you could have any super power, what would you choose and why?

2. Would you rather forget all the memories you have, or never be able to make any more?

3. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we so afraid to make them?

4. What is your favourite comfort food?

5. Tea or coffee?

6. Where is your favourite place to visit?

7. What is your favourite store and what is your favourite item in that store?

8. What is your favourite item of clothing?