As a new comer to the blog community, I had no idea that I would encounter so many awesome folks willing to support and grow together. One of those awesome folks is Jessica over at Semi-Sweet Tooth (what a fun name, right?!), who has nominated me for a Liebster Award. The Liebster Award is a neat way for newer blogs to give nods to other blogs that they enjoy. If you are here reading my post, I definitely suggest you also hop over to Semi-Sweet Tooth which is all about fitness and food as well! Thanks again, Jessica! Along with myself being nominated, I get to nominate my favorite new blogs, so be sure to get to the end of this post and check out some other fun blogs with content I think you will enjoy.

As part of the nomination, I get to share a few fun facts about myself:

• What encouraged you to start a blog?
  
  • We are so lucky to live in a time where people who are like us are so accessible! I genuinely enjoy following the blogs of others and getting to know people through what they are sharing with the world online. After a chat with my own fitness coach, she encouraged me to share all that I do in a lifestyle blog and I thought it sounded fun. It is!
    
• What is your favorite part about blogging?
  
  • Connecting with people who I would have never crossed paths with otherwise is hands down my favorite part of blogging. I love getting messages from new friends!
    
• What is the meaning behind your blog name?
  
  • Life is rarely what we anticipate, or sometimes even hope it will be, but the path to my own happiness has involved creating my own joy. By not relying on the world to supply my happiness, I have been able to create my joy by finding happiness in all types of things in my life & I want to encourage others to do the same.
    
• What is one thing you miss from your childhood?
  
  • My little red Volkswagen Cabriolet. *Sigh*
    
• Do you prefer coffee or tea?
  
  • Coffee with my husband is one of my greatest joys. I love chatting with him over a hot cup of coffee, but let’s be real…it doesn’t have much to do with the coffee!
    
• What is something that is an important part of your morning routine?
  
  • Each and every morning starts with a cup of hot lemon water! It is said to kick start your digestion, clear your skin, flush out excess water, and pad your bank account. Ok, that last part is maybe not so true but you’d be surprised what people claim the lemon water can do, haha! I drink it for clear skin and to avoid carrying excess water weight. I am a believer!
    
• What is your favorite clothing item?
  
  • Um, regrettably, leggings. Judge not.
    
• What is your favorite season?
  
  • Just like most of the East Coast USA, SUMMER of course! I love trips down the shore, long nights by the campfire, and all the goodness that comes from our garden. I have a mega crush on summer.
    
• If you could take a weekend trip somewhere, where would it be?
  
  • A weekend isn’t much time to get a good trip in, but after this endless winter, I wouldn’t say no to a quick flight to the Bahamas!
    
• Must have beauty product?
  
  • African Black Soap. The grossest looking soap for the most beautiful skin. For real.
    

Now to some interesting up and coming blogs that I would love to nominate:

Luckbao

Accountability

Simple Food Life

insidethemindofafatgirl

 Should you choose to accept, then please answer the questions and nominate some of your other favorite blogs to share the love!

Cheers!