I need to pimp myself. I never was good at pimping myself. I tend to say all the wrong things and kind of hope that people understand what I really mean.
Somehow, I have no idea how, I appear to have been nominated for a blogging award. And not just nominated, but SHORTLISTED, no less. What the…? Ok I know you’re thinking the same thing, so I’ll let you head on over to the British Mummy Bloggers blog to read a bit more about it.
You back? You read it? You thinking what I’m thinking?
I KNOW!!!! I was trying to work out how I made it to the shortlists. And not only make it to the shortlisted stage, but alongside some INCREDIBLE other blogs. I have to congratulate everyone nominated, because, well, what an awesome recognition!!!! So how did I get here? Well, I decided it couldn’t be about my awesome parenting skills, because I know for a fact that in the last month alone, I’ve sneezed on Isaac’s head, forgotten to change his nappy all day, and often ignored him when he’s fallen over, usually to snap a picture first.
It’s ok. He’s almost always fine. As for Noah, well I like to post pictures of him with an awful lot of Facial Orifice, because it’s disgustingly um, gross. But only because he rocks it.
So it’s not parenting. Soooo…I read it again, and wondered if it was the whole “incisive commentary on current events”. Well sure!!! I did my Christmas post, didn’t I? It was full of, uh, some kind of Christmas cheer. And look!! LOOK!!! There were pictures of Christmas houses! And stuff!!
And there were baubles! In fact, I have GIANT baubles.
Seriously.
Look!! My baubles! Aren’t they big, shiny and beautiful?
Oh my god that picture is dire.
Ironically, I can only guess that it’s because of these things (uh, the pictures) why I’ve been shortlisted in the “Outstanding in their field” category.
SHORTLISTED!!! Wait – didn’t you see? Geeze, go read it again.
It’s the PICTURES!!! It’s gotta be. Like, what the heck else could it be? Ok, maybe not the pictures in this particular post so far (because, well, God forbid, and they kind of blatantly highlight the fact that I’m a self taught photographer over the last 20 months) …but maybe the pictures in this one? Or posts where I demonstrate my extreme love of food porn?Or…or…
OH GOD I KNOW. It’s photos of Dildo Bob, isn’t it?
Let’s face it, every time Dildo Bob appears, he just looks awesome. Whether I took the pic on my phone or with whatever camera I can lay my hands on, he just ROCKS.
…ok maybe it’s not Dildo Bob.
Maybe it’s things like, the newly opened Silent Sunday. Or, maybe it’s because I’m using my own self-taught photography skills to help others with their photographs. Whether it’s for blogging, or business, or just for the fun of it. The cosmicgirlie photogblog is hopefully the place to help and showcase.
Maybe it’s photos that have helped me really appreciate some of the gorgeous things I get to see on my travels.
On reflection? I think it’s about appreciating how bloody gorgeous my boys are. Like in this post. Or perhaps because I’ve used photos to document my life as a mom so far, using them to help me remember those really important memories. I think it’s kind of cool how I’m supposed to help these kiddos develop, when in fact, they’re doing just as much for me and my development. You could maybe go and vote for me now if you think you agree…
…so…thank you. We’ve all grown and developed a hell of a lot. I think that’s pretty excellent.
It’s cause you are outstanding, period.
You bring lots of things to lots of people but for me….
You make me smile, you make me cry. We have eaten meat together, trawled the streets together, lost things, found things – hell we’ve even been to the top of The Empire State together.
Your support for CyberMummy and Blogladesh have been legendary and who else but you and I could have been freaks in New York?
I voted for you yesterday and I emplore everyone else to do so too.
See you are outstanding. Xx
support for Blogladesh and CyberMummy have been
You are a shining light in the Mummy Blogging community my dear! See how much you've done with the Silent Sunday?? You are fantabidosa…you shouldn't be surprised!
Congrats gorgeous and keep churning out the OUTSTANDINGNESS!
Karin
Very well deserved…. I will be voting for you!
Ahw thank you! And well done making #1 spot on Cision!!! Congratulations
Have you been letting Dildo Bob on twitter again?
Do you really think I have any control over Dildo Bob??
Huzzah! Many congrats dude. Well deserved. Mwahhhhhh
PS Love your baubles xx
My baubles are pretty special, eh? ;o) Well done to you too lovely lady!
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Nice baubles, foxy chops. Hahaha. xxxx
LMAO Why thank you! ;oD
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It's because it's freaking snowing on your blog. Duh. Gave you a vote anyway!
Love you and your baubles lady! Very well done!
Heheh thank you! It's a special kind of snow, yes? ;o)
You got there because you're a bloody good blogger and a great person.
Good luck, sweetie.
CJ xx
Ahw thank you honey! I do try sometimes….
xx
When I commented on this post this morning on my beloved iPhone i was the first one to do so. Even if I do say so myself I was funny and cute and all the things that made you get nominated for being the most awesome of awesomeness.
Then my stupid iPhone ate the comment and I was left wondering if I'd just had some crazy twisted dream. Maybe i did – we will never know.
So this is attempt number two (or maybe I am going slowly mad).
I see that it is really very simple. You have been nominated and shortlisted for being outstanding because you are.
This year you have made me laugh, you have made me cry, we've eaten meat, we've been driven around Central Park by a hot dude, we even made it to the top of The Empire State building…
I have had a few defining moments this year – and in one way or another you have been right there with me.
Your CyberMummy photographs were brilliant – and you were nearly (though not quite) as good as me at spitting dry crackers across the bar at that poor innocent bar man. You tweeted, blogged and supported our trip to Bangladesh like no other – our final reach was due to your hard work and refusal to shut up.
But more than anything…. my biggest memory of this year is walking across 7th Avenue and being looked at like total and utter FREAKS. In New York. Hell if we can make it there…… we can make it anywhere.
See you are outstanding – period.
ps – thanks to Dildo Bob and Horace for assisting us in that life altering 'I am a freak in New York' moment. It was true class.
xx mwah…
Congrats!! You are funny and honest and you write beautifully and take fantastic pictures too, its a no brainer! Very well deserved. Or, possibly, it is the power of dildo bob.
This is exactly why you have been nominated for an award. Brilliant! x
Congrats! So very well deserved. One of these (Sun)days I will get organised and post a quiet image too…love that idea. Keep up the good work.
Personally I think it's because you're all round amazing!
Thank you for making me shout "cock" in front of a group of very well behaved mum bloggers.
Is there an award for that?
You are very deserving of a blogging award and you always were.
xxxx