What a surprise!

I visited blogathoner Anjuli's blog bhulbhulaiyan today, and was surprised at the end of today's post. She was awarded the Liebster award, and passed along to me!

I agree with  Annette Gendler that Anjuli deserves it - I love her blog (and her name!) This award is intended to connect bloggers, especially those with less than 200 followers.


In accepting the award, I must :


* Show my thanks to the blogger who gave me the award by linking back to him or her.
* Reveal my top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
* Post the award on my blog.
* Bask in the love from the most supportive people on the internet—other writers.
* And best of all – have fun and spread the good will.



Ok, so my five picks... this is the hard part! 


Depression Cookies - Written by Tia Bach, coauthor of the book with the same title. Yes, I've mentioned the book a few times lately. Well, it's a wonderful book! And by reading the blog, you'll see why. She shares her mother, her daughters, and her writing process with us.


The Traveling Fridge - Midge and I "met" through Twitter, and she is just as fun in person as she is online. She takes fun vacations, too, and posts really cool pictures on her blog.


Ph.D. Candi - Denae, until recently, was on my TV as a local news anchor. She is another local Twitter-friend. Through her tweets I can "experience" lots of fun local places that I won't get to any time soon but would love to try. I'm building a "must-visit" list, though! She is now working on her Ph.D. in Communication (thus the name of her blog). Check out her Etsy shop, too (linked on her blog) - she has some fabulous vintage finds!


Love, Life, and a Baby - I found Joonluv's blog way back when we were both members of the February 2010 birth club on Babycenter.com. She is the force behind Fit Mama Club.


Let's Talk and Walk - Yet another local Twitterer! Glenneth is a real fitness inspiration. I get tired simply reading about all she's accomplishing! You will find fitness information and inspiration on her blog, and eye candy every Wednesday. Can't beat that!