Saturday, July 28, 2012

a GIFT


WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful surprise!Two prolific bloggers have nominated me for this inspiring Leibster Blog Award. The Award takes its name from the German word, 'leibster' meaning ' Dearest or Adorable..’, According to legends that came to us from antiquity, the Liebster is meant for blogs that motivate, inspire, and have 200 followers or less. It is also a way to show love, encouragement, and appreciation to fellow bloggers, as well as to introduce them to new readers. 

I’m absolutely flattered to receive this award. Thank you NAGINI and  ANUPAM for the honor...:D Both of you have pumped in fresh lease of life into my autumn soul. I am humbled. 


Nagini and Anupam are both prolific writers. I make it a point to visit their blogs regularly. I love reading them (admittedly my favorites),their personal ramblings, opinions are always enriching. Please visit their blogs, if you have not been there before.... 


So, after you finish reading this post, don’t forget to click over to their blogs! You’ll be glad you did!:))


Thank you, Nagini and Anupam.
Sorry about the delay in responding, Nagini. Have been a bit busy. Pardon me please. 

RULES

If you are tagged/nominated, you have to post 11 facts abut yourself.
Then you answer the 11 questions the tagger has given you & make 11 questions for the people you are going to tag.
Tag 11 more Bloggers.
Tell the people you tagged that you did.
No tagging back.


About me:

1. A cordon bleu cook...that's what my friends say :P
2. Enjoy listening to Indian Classical Music
3. An avid reader...
4. A Satyajit Ray Fan...
5. Enjoy blogging, networking, socializing...
6. Fond of gardening.. I have many varieties of phylodendrons, ferns and palms. I am trying to stabilize some of my bonsai plants.
7. I want to be a grandma and write blogs like Zephyr :)
8. An animal lover! Have dogs, cockatiels and a tank of fish in my house! Love them♥
9. A coffee addict..
10. Saris are what I go crazy over. Handcrafted, hand woven, cotton, tussar and silk are my weakness. I love swathing myself in the six-yards pizzazz..:))

Now, comes the toughest part--- conferring the awards on the bloggers !! Most of the people I have chosen have stuck with me during IBL, plus their blogs rocks! In no particular order...here's the list of the bloggers who get a 'leibster' each from me... all girls..?!! Oooops..! Sorry menfolks...:((

1. http://emotestar.blogspot.in/ (Jasmeet kukreja is a popular poet, but she has less than 200 followers, hence she gets one from me!)

2. http://www.sudeshnadas.com/ (Sudeshna Das)
3. http://thefreaksconfessions.blogspot.in/ (sohini)
4. http://www.sushmaharish.com/ (Sushma)
5. http://a-blind-date.blogspot.in/ ( Ghazala Hossein)
6.http://a-blob-of-ink.blogspot.in/2012/07/the-city-lost-in-time.html (Apala)
7. http://meowwsmusings.blogspot.in/ ( meow)
8. http://mohur.blogspot.in/ ( Debdatta)
9. http://insanebloom.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/maybe-i-did-make-you-up-in-my-head-2/ (Mohona)
10. http://ranjana-craft-blog.blogspot.in/ (Ranjana--- You are also a very popular blogger, but have less than 200 followers. So please accept the gift!)
11. http://versesfrommyheart.blogspot.in/2012/07/tag-time.html (Kirti Nemani)


To answer Anupam's questions: [Like Anupam, I am also passing on the same questions to the bloggers I have chosen...]

1] 'Checkered blue n white' or 'black'?--- Checkered Blue n white!
2] Curtains or no curtains?---Curtains ...definitely!
3] Hardcover, paperback or ebooks?--paperback!
4] What's your ambiance while writing?---peaceful with doggie curled around my legs!.
5] Do you plan to publish a novel?--Nope...I don't claim to be a writer!
6] Do you like to make a gift for your loved one or do you rather buy?- Would love to make one!
7] Which is the most beautiful color according to you?-- green!
8] What’s your mantra in life? Be happy, be pure, be honest and love all ♥
9] Have you ever thought of becoming a soldier in your life?-- No, scared of bloodshed!
10] Do you have stage fear?---No, have performed many times!
11] ‘Mickey mouse/ Aladin/Duck Tales’ or ‘ Shin Chan/ Doraemon/ Kitretsu’?--- Mickey mouse/ Aladin/Duck Tales...unreservedly!

 Phew...over and out!

57 comments:

  1. Congo for the award di! Much deserved! You are ze adorablestest ever! :*

    And thank you so much for passing it on to me. Will do the tag soon! Yay! :)

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    1. Sudeshna,
      You deserve it...!!Thanks re...
      This is a small token of love..xoxo

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  2. Thanks for considering my work worth appreciating and this award too.
    Cheers
    Sush

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    1. Sushma

      My pleasure completely....your work is worth appreciating and deluge of comments can only prove me right!! It's just that you had a little less than 200 followers, so...love came your way ..:))xoxo

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  3. Congratulations. This is ONE LOVELY BLOG. This one does deserve a Liebster award. Here's wishing you many more surprises ;) (Don't ask me what that wink is for :D)

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    1. Wink..? Divya!! That's teasing...:(((((((( Now, what is it? Ummmm...some typo or something..? waaaaahhhhh..
      Bad gurl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    2. Thanks Divya..Am thrilled♥

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  4. Congratulations for the award!!

    Cheers!!

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  5. Congratulations Panchali. Well deserved

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    1. Thanks Anupam...am absolutely thrilled. Can't thank you enough...:))

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  6. Congrats...and thanks for your lovely gift.
    This made my day.

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    1. Ranjana, You deserved it, dear. Thank you for accepting it from the bottom of my heart - you made an old gal very happy!:)xoxo

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  7. Thank u so much PanchaliJi for passing on this award to me :)
    loved those 10 facts about you. I shall soon post my acceptance for Liebster.

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    1. Jasmeet,
      I'm so pleased to hear that you are happy! :)You certainly deserve it, my dear. You are also an accomplished poet, and the magic figure of >200 fortunately allowed me to dress you for the occasion:D
      Hugzz

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    2. a big hug (Jhappi)from my end too <3

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    3. awww...hugz back, Jasmeet♥

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  8. cheers congrats for the award....indeed u r a "Leibster"...keeping blogging and posting sum lovely post ....... :)

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    1. Awww...thank you, Saikat.
      The hardy boys were ignored this time...But,am sure you probably have one already! :)))
      Keeping coming, dear with such encouragements..means a lot:))

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  9. Dear Panchalidi,

    Two same awards in two consecutive days...! A double WOW for me..!
    Ami besh khushi, aar kichchu korbona aaj din bhar: naach aar gaan korbo :)

    Let us meet up soon and celebrate. Thanks and muah <3

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    1. Dear Ghaz....aaha! dO DO DHAMAKA!!!Chalo..let's pardy! You deserve many more....hugzz

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  10. Congratulations Panchali Jee..You deserve these awards..:-)You are such an adorable blogger..:-)

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    1. Nagini,
      A big thanks to you!!
      You gave me the first Leibster--- So, you're special,my dear.
      Having said that, I must also say that you add value to my write-ups with your comment. Thank you for doing that as well. Please do keep visiting.
      I hope I am able to do this more... :D
      xoxo

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  11. Congratulations !!!!! You really deserve the award ... Did i hear the word party ?

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    1. LOL....Yes, you heard correctly!!Come on, join us---let's pardy!!!!!
      Thanks TTT !!You were in my mind, dear...:))You deserve this award...definitely :-))

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  12. congrats this is a well deserved honor.

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    1. Thank you, Indu.
      Good to have you here, always:))

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  13. wohooo!! thanks a million for the award!!
    and congos to you!! :D :)

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    1. Congrats Kirti !! You deserve one, dear :)

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  14. Thank you thank you!!!
    Will soon get to the tagging! :)

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    1. Congrats Mohona!! You truly deserve one...in fact many more :)))

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  15. Congratulations!

    I am sure many more will come on your way.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

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  16. Congratulations and celebrations!!!

    May I join? ;)

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    1. ME!!! Oh, by all means… *cracks her knuckles* Come join the pardy, wouldja?!!!

      Thank you:)

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  17. Congratulations! YAY!

    And btw I don't agree with what you have written for the novel. You are a terrific writer.

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    1. Aww... thanks Saru:)) You are kind, my dear!! Thanks sooo much!:)))) hugzz

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  18. Many many Congratulation for the Award.
    Thanks for your comments on my blog.
    Have a nice week.

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    1. Thanks very much, Rupam. Well, it is always nice going through your blogs...they make me nostalgic.:) Much obliged...
      You too have a great weekend ahead...

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  19. Congratulations Panchali di..I was late coming here and wishing u..u r really deserving and wish u receive many more such awards..very happy for you..love u..

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    1. Thank you, Ranita. I am glad you came ( even if you are late, it really doesn't matter sweetie)
      ...Thank you for the echos you have let me hear....:)) I am absolutely thrilled! Love u too:))xoxo

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  20. congratulations on your award! wanted to thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment on my drawing giveaway. appreciate it!

    i don't garden, cook or read but admire those like you who do! :)

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    1. Thanks TexWisGirl...
      Glad my comment got you here :) Thanks for your kind visit and comments.
      I don't know how I reached your blog and saw those beautiful sketches. Was thoroughly impressed with your creativity, and hence left my comment there. I honestly didn't expect you to pay me a return...:)
      Am overwhelmed, nevertheless...Thanks!!

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  21. Congratulations! Wish you many many more of these! You surely deserve them all! And yes, I love the mantra of your life :)

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    1. Thanks so much,Arti. Love from you gurls keep me ticking...♥
      Oh, I am so glad to know that you agree with my mantras..:) Thanks a million :))
      Do visit again please...

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  24. Congratulations!!!
    &
    Thank You!!

    Sorry, I am a bit late... I will definitely do it this weekend

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    1. Here it is:

      http://www.mohur.blogspot.in/2012/08/leibster-blog-award.html

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    2. Debdatta...You deserve it..…congratulations!! Take your time, no issues!
      Thanks!

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    3. Way to go, Mohur.... and contratulations on the award.! shall check your postt asap...

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  25. Congratulations for the blog award Panchali Mam! It's so lovely to see you getting so many awards. :) Such a great blogger, you deserve more of that! Take care!

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