Honest Scrap Award

I received the Honest Scrap Award today from L Diane Wolfe! It seemed like a great opportunity to do something fun and frivolous on a rainy, cold, dreary day.

http://circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com/2008/12/honest-scrap-award.html

Below are the guidelines when winning the Honest Scrap award:


1. List 10 honest things about yourself (make it interesting, even if you have to dig deep!)

2. Pass the award on to 7 bloggers who will be brutally honest with their answers


So let's start with the 10 honest things about myself:

1. Chick flicks usually make me cry, but I really prefer a good drama or thriller

2. When I sit down to watch a movie - I'm usually doing at least 3-5 other things

3. Anyone who knows me now would never believe I was a very quiet and shy child - really :)

4. People who belittle others to make themselves look good - drive me nuts

5. People labeling every thing as a "condition" and using that as an excuse to do nothing - drives me nuts.

6. I can spell out loud, but have to start at the beginning of the word. Maybe twice :)

7. As a kid I wanted to be an author and a teacher - so teaching others to write and promote would be the final step in reaching those early goals :) Done one, need to do the other.

8. The fact that friends, family and neighbors assume I do nothing all day is irritating - but there is a reason we are warned not to assume things :)

9. There are very few things I can eat or drink that don't make me physically ill - makes meal time a nightmare - but there's always water and crackers :)

10. I'd love to help people realize that sons aren't more important or valued than daughters, but even in the 21st century there are too many people who feel this way, even in the US and even in my immediate area.

Here are 7 blogs (in no particular order) I believe deserve this award now. Remember, this award is given to those who have the gut to say it as it is, to tell the Honest Scrap:


Dyan Garris
http://blog.voiceoftheangels.com

Gurutej
http://www.theenergyguru.blogspot.com

Kathleen Gage
http://themarketingmindset.com

Donna Sundblad
http://pymprompts.blogspot.com

Terry L White
http://terrylwhitesblog.blogspot.com

Susan Wingate
www.susanwingate.blogspot.com

Joyce Anthony
http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

November Virtual Blog Tours - A Preview For You

Would you like to be a tour host for one day? There are openings available and we would be happy to speak with you about the possibilities. Its very easy to be a host if you have a blog, radio show, newsletter etc. -- You can still be involved in these tours, but they are filling up fast. There are so many great tours that I should probably mention that you can host more than one tour :)

Mark Tewart - How to be a Sales Superstar (November 3 through December 31)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-be-sales-superstar-by-mark.html

In this book, Mark Tewart offers very sound advice to improve our life skills, people skills, marketing skills and sales skills. This is much more than the typical "sales book". Learn how to improve your life, your approach and your sales. This book is valuable for anyone who is in a position to sell a product or service. We have a wide variety of articles that can be used during this tour - so hosting Mark is easier than ever. (Email nikki@nikkileigh.com for more information.)

Gurutej - Kundalini Yoga and the Mental Clarity Tour (November 17 - December 12)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/gurutej-presents-4-kundaini-yoga-dvds.html

Gurutej has informed me that she wants to call this the "Mental Clarity Tour". Do you want to learn more about Stress Reduction, Anxiety Relief, Yoga, Health, Healing, Energy, Meditation, Sleep, Success? She offers valuable tips to help you clear your mind, relief stress, etc - visit her YouTube page for tips - http://www.youtube.com/user/theenergygurus.

Founded by Gurutej Khalsa, the Energy Gurus offer life enhancing and stress reduction programs-for individual and groups/organizations-that introduce priceless time-tested techniques. They not only help unleash new levels of personal energy, but they also help to better manage it. In turn that generates great benefits and translates into time and money saving. (Email nikki@nikkileigh.com for more information.)

Dyan Garris - Automatic Chakra Balance DVD and Manifesting Therapy (November 17 - December 12)
http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/dyan-garris-introduces-her-chakra.html

Dyan wants to reach out to people who are interested in energy, manifesting, chakra balancing, healing music, you could be a host for Dyan's tour. We want to reach people who are interested in these topics and who have tried The Secret but aren't getting results. Her manifesting therapy can help you discover the problem and move past these blocks.Part of the Spiritual Toolbox™ for relaxation, spiritual transformation, Automatic Chakra Balance™ help in sleeping and vibrational attunement of mind, body, and spirit by Dyan Garris. Doors to the Soul DVD is completely mesmerizing and relaxing! It features a special version of the very soothing song "The Journey." The DVD is designed to automatically balance your energy field in ten minutes! Click here for a sample from the DVD. (Email joyce@nikkileigh.com for more information.)

C J Scarlet - The Kindness Cure (November 17 - December 12)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/cj-scarlet-is-starting-kiss-revolution.html

This is the most unusual promotional event I've worked on in some time. Read on, I think you will want to be involved. Beginning November 17th, CJ will tour cyber space to share her message. As you read above, she is working to bring legions of people into this project and you are only asked to do one kind thing each week for the next year.

You can help anyone who needs a helping hand. Let's spread the word and spread positive thoughts and actions around the world. Would you like to host CJ during her tour or do you have questions? Contact Nikki at nikki@nikkileigh.com.Take a few minutes to watch CJ's video which explains what she is doing and shows you some of the things she has done - www.youtube.com/thekissrevolution. Each person is invited to visit http://www.thekindnesscure.org and join the revolution. Would you and your blog readers or radio listeners like to learn more about easy ways to make a major difference in your life and the life of others? If so, this is a woman that you need to interview.

C J Scarlet has dealt with her own critical health issues and she understands that "hopeless" feeling. But, she learned that focusing on helping others helped her mental and physical well being. Are you or a loved one facing a health or personal crisis? C J's project can benefit you both. With seventeen years as an advocate for individuals facing tragedy and trauma, and a Humanities Master's Degree with an emphasis on Human Violence, CJ has a solid understanding of the myriad physical and emotional challenges people face and how they habitually-and often ineffectually-respond to them. Tony

"Tony Nap" Napoli - My Father, My Don (November 17 - November 30)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-father-my-don-by-tony-tony-nap.html

Tony "Tony Nap" Napoli is the son of one of the most powerful and respected organized crime leaders of the modern era. Tony's father was Genovese Family Capo, James "Jimmy Nap" Napoli-a mob kingpin who ruled over the largest gambling empire in America for almost 40 years.

Tony's autobiography is a bold recounting of the confidential world that he and his father inhabited. In candid, no-holds-barred language, Tony describes his life as boxer, army soldier, enforcer, casino boss, fugitive, hustler, and offspring to one of the most powerful mobsters of the century.His story is about the spellbinding dealings of the Napoli empire, but also-the singularly cherished relationship he had with his father, his don. Tony Napoli's roller coaster account of family legend and organized crime followed by his turnaround focus on sobriety and civic contribution is a narrative of our time. (Email virtualblogtours@yahoo.com for more info.)

Conor and the Crossworlds by Kevin Gerard (November 3 through November 30)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/virtual-book-tour-conor-and-crossworlds.html

Conor and the Crossworlds series. This series opens with book 1, Conor and the Crossworlds, when 10-year-old Conor Jameson unconsciously calls forth the power of the crossworlds creators who send the mystical beast, Purugama, to accompany the boy on a fantastic journey into the realm of the crosswords. In book 3, Surviving an Altered World (due to be released in December 2008), Conor and Janine Cochran, two everyday high school students find themselves caught in a race to save an altered world after Conor ignores his mentors' warnings and divulges secrets about his past.For details about participating contact Donna at virtualblogtours@yahoo.com