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Happy New Year Readers! I appreciate you all, everyone of you who
take the time and read my words, From the bottom of my heart, thank you
foLOORs!!!
The lovely J from
http://jsackblog.wordpress.com/
has given me the honor of Inspiring Blog Award. I love reading J’s blog
because she has a profound way of expressing her written words. I can
relate to her. Her words are touching and very meaningful. We have many
things in common. We have become great friends through the power of
written expression. I am happy that our paths have crossed. I always
follow along on her journey and read her blog. It is great stuff and I
am really touched that she has given me a blogger award for inspiration.
It means so very much.
There was a list of questions I was to answer upon receiving this
nomination. You can read them below as I am glad to share them with you
all.
Very Inspiring Blog Questions
1.Why did you start your blog?
Well, I first started my blog because it was a mandatory element for
one of my last classes in my Master of Education program. I started a
blog because I had to post topics from class and about all things
related to education. I never would have thought to start a blog if it
was not for that class. I am so glad that I did. My blog has turned into
something special and really got me into writing especially when I
decided to write my first non class post. It was about my son. That was
in September of 2013. From that very first post of sharing part of my
son’s autism journey, I was hooked. From there I started writing
frequently, sharing a little more of his journey each day, along with
the stuff that was need to be done for class. Ever since, I became a
blogger.
2. What is the book that you have read that has touched you the most?
The book that I have read that has touched me the most is The Four
Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. But then there is The Secret by Rhonda
Byrne. Those are 2 great, inspiring books of wisdom. They have really
touched me and made an impression on my life to stay strong and be
positive. As well, we are so much more than we believe ourselves to be.
3. If you could eat dinner with a famous person who is still living, whom would you choose?
Oprah Winfrey. I admire her. She is very strong and empowering to
women all over. She is an inspiration to go out and chase your dreams.
She is very successful and always pays it forward. She is a role model
in my eyes.
4. Where is the one place you have visited that gives you complete calmness?
One place that I have visited that gives my complete calmness is
Quito, Ecuador. That place is peaceful and beautiful. You can smell
hopes and dreams in the air. The landscapes are wonderful. The weather
is amazing. The total atmosphere is beyond aww inspiring. And..that is
to say the least. I love going to Quito and I feel very blessed to have
been there many times with my husband and several times with our son,
too.
5. Are you a bucket list person. If so name one thing on it?
I would not say I am a bucket list person but one thing that I really
would love to do is to travel to Africa and stay there for a month to
teach the children. I would bring them gift boxes of school supplies and
clothes. I would help them read and play games with them. I believe
that they would teach me so much more than I would teach them. This is
definitely something that is dear to my heart. I would document my time
there. In that way, I can show the children here how fortunate they are
and how really good we have it. That, in turn, can inspire others to pay
it forward. This can be done through donations among other positive
things.
6. What is the goal for your blog?
I want people to read and feel inspired. A goal is to keep the
readers engaged and coming back for more with posts that truly come from
the heart with passion. With that will come featured publications with
highly reputable sites that will share with with the world.
7. What is a day well spent to you?
A day well spent is a day that is with my husband and son. One filled
with laughter and cuddles. A day where we smile, have fun and enjoy one
another’s company among great food, books and TV or spending quality
time together going out.
8. How do you start your day?
I start my day by getting myself ready along with our son. I make an
organic green smoothie before breakfast each morning. Then I will
usually make coffee and breakfast. On school days, I get my son up and
ready for the day. I pack his lunch bag and give him his vitamins. He
eats a little something then we wait for the bus to pick him up. After, I
get my husband all set. The kitchen gets cleaned up and the day of
creativity begins.
9. What is your favorite holiday and why?
My favorite holiday is Christmas. It is my favorite because it is
such a special day. A day of love to celebrate the birth of our Saviour,
Jesus Christ. Not too many words can explain it, but the day is magical
and peaceful. It is so special to see children believe. We can learn so
much from them. The smell, the wonder..everything.
10. Are you where you want to be professionally and if not, what will you do about it?
I am working on many things. I love to multitask, it is how I can
stay focused. If I become overwhelmed with one thing, I can go continue
working on another project. I always like to have something to do. I am
working on promoting myself throughout all social media platforms. I am
documenting all of my work. I am making a name for myself. I share my
passion for education, art and autism and encourage and help others
along the way. I put passion in everything I do and have faith and
believe that my dreams are coming true. It is important to keep a
positive attitude. I have my Bachelor of Science degree in Child Studies
with a concentration in early childhood education as well I hold a
Master Degree in Education with a concentration in teaching and
learning. I am an educator, artist, autism advocate, photographer….the
key thing is to keep me believing in me and know that God put this
desire in my heart to share it with others. For that, I am thankful and
blessed. I will keep on going, enjoying the journey that I must create
to open doors.
11. What is your favorite quote?
“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was
the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to
be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t
understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.”
-John Lennon
If I would nominate a blogger for this award it would be right back at J,
http://jsackblog.wordpress.com/ She is a very inspiring blogger
<3
I will have some nominations. They will be coming up. Stay tuned.
Thank you!!!!
It is such an honor.
Dany
