Mystery Blogger Award // A Tag

Hi, everyone! Today I have a tag that I was tagged for like twice... because I'm slow at doing tags. XP  So let's get started!

Rules:

1. Put the award logo/image on your blog. (Check!)
2. Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog. (I'll get to that in a minute). 
3. Mention the creator of the award and provide a link. (It was created by Okoto Enigmas.)
4. Answer the 5 questions you were asked. (Hang on...)
5. Tell your readers three things about yourself. (Will do...)
6. Nominate 10-20 people. (Oh, sheesh... I'll try...)
7. Notify your nominees by commenting on their blogs. (Ok then...)
8. Ask your nominees any 5 questions of your choice, with one weird or funny question. (Right.)
9. Share a link to your best post. (Ouch.)

And now for the questions. I was first tagged by Libby May from GeoTurtle--thank you, Libby!! 

Libby's Questions:

1. If a friend asked you for a verse of encouragement, which is the first one that comes to mind?

It depends what they're asking encouragement on, I suppose?? I really love Romans 8:28 (“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,”) and Psalm 142:3 (“When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then Thou knewest my path.”) and Isaiah 26:3 (“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.”) and Colossians 3:15 (“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts.”). There are lots more, but these would probably be the first my mind would go to. :) 

2. How do you keep your spirit up on a day to day basis?

Just realizing that God has everything under control and He sees everything coming, and is not surprised or dismayed, and that He reigns and will reign forever... that just fills me with so much joy and peace! How can one not be?! That's not to say I don't get upset or stressed or worried (I DO) but I do find so much rest in that thought. :) Really, reading the Bible every day is the only way to find peace and rest in life. 

3. Have you ever worked in retail? What was your worst part?

I have not. I hope I never do. 

4. What is your favorite flower?

ROSES. I love roses. All kinds. But my favourites are the traditional red roses. <33 They're just so perfect and yet different and they're so, so beautiful.... 

5. Would you eat peanut butter off a spoon?

Hands down, yes! I do it all the time. Peanut butter is the best!!! 

My next nomination was from Kate Krispense from Kaitlyn Krispense, Author. Thanks so much, Kate! 

Kate's Questions:

1. What songs have you been listening to on repeat lately?

Ahhh... I've been listening to a playlist on repeat. I collected my favourite songs by this academy into a playlist and listen to that on repeat. (No, I don't endorse/agree with all their songs.) The ones that have been coming up a lot are "The Sinner's Prayer," "Ancient Words," "The Old Rugged Cross," "Amazing Grace".... to name a few. ;) 

2. What's a Bible verse you always turn to for encouragement?

Ah.... well, I kind of listed those above, lol. But there are more, too... 

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16). 

"He hath made every thing beautiful in His time:" (Ecclesiastes 3:11). 

"From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the Rock that is higher than I." (Psalm 61:2). 

3. If someone were to ask you for FIVE book recommendations ONLY, what would you tell them?

Enemy Brothers by Constance Savery.

Basic Principles of Speech (1946 EDITION) by William Trufant Foster & Lew Sarrett.

Daniel Boone, Wilderness Scout by Stewart Edward White.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. 

There you are. Now come back when you're done these for more. XP

4. If you could pick any sport to be super good at, what would you pick?

Hockey! I really enjoy hockey, actually, though I don't love sports as a rule. I just can't skate though...

5. How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

I do believe it's a carefully preserved secret from time immemorial, and it is not for the likes of me to reveal it. 

Besides, I don't have a woodchuck. 

Do we even have woodchucks in Canada??

*enter Google to the rescue* 

"It is one of Canada's largest true hibernators."

Okay then. We do. 

And finally, Brooklyne Elysse from Showers of Blessings did the tag and left it open, so I decided to do her questions too. Thanks, Ben. ;) 

Ben's Questions:

1. What author do you look up to the most in your writing journey?

Amanda Tero. Because her writing journey was so similar to mine, and God really used her to teach me stuff and inspire me and bring me to where I am now.

And Kassie Angle. Because that girl tackles hard, deep, heartbreaking topics with so much grace and beauty and love, and I just aspire for my writing to be like hers. <33 

2. Have you ever tried sushi without the seaweed or the raw fish?

I have not... I'm not a fan of vegetables. *hides* 

One of my father's most common sayings/joke is suggesting "sushi" when we're trying to think of what to eat. #funfact

3. If your parents brought home a surprise puppy today, what would you name it?

It totally depends what kind of puppy, because I'd name it after a dog in a book, probably! If it was a collie, I'd either call her Lassie or Lady (Lady was a collie that belonged to some friends and we adored each other). If it was a German Shepherd I'd call him Rocky (*looks at Tattered Wings*). If it was a Cocker Spaniel I'd probably call her Belle.... And so forth. ;) 

(and yes, that is saying that if you give me a collie it has to be a girl, and if it's a German Shepherd it has to be a boy, and if it's a cocker spaniel it has to be a girl... and so forth. Ask me what kind to get before you get me one. lol). 

4. What is one of your hobbies that you never get to do, but still list it as a hobby because you'd like to have time to do said hobby? 

Colouring! I looooove colouring so much, but I never have time to sit down and just colour. I'd love to make time for it though, it's so relaxing.... 

5. How would one describe your wardrobe in three words? 

Minuscule, worn-until-it's-comfortable-and-shabby, and not at all like me. 😅

Three Things About Myself: 

1. My favourite language is French. But I speak & read English better. But I don't understand spoken English very easily! 

2. I am 100% totally absolutely in love with the Babar TV shows right now. I used to read the books in French as a kid and I loved them... and this show is SO well done! So far all I dislike is a few euphemisms and a mention to "believe in fate."

3. I started reading a poem a day, reading through some poetry collections like Palgrave's Golden Treasury and Bulchevy's Collection of English Verse... and I love Shakespeare, and Wordsworth, and I like some of Keats' and Tennyson's works, and I emphatically do NOT like Shelley's or Milton's (except for Music, When Soft Voices Die and On His Blindness <33.) 

Nominees:
Most people have already done it! Let's see....

- Ryana Lynn @ Life of Heritage 
- Kassie @ Soldier Girl Stories
- Kenechi @ Well... Go Read!
- Faith @ Stories by Firefly
- Rebekah @ Read Another Page
- Kate @ Once Upon an Ordinary
- Mikayla @ Mikayla Holman 
- Rebekah @ Rebekah Ashleigh
- Victoria @ Victoria Paige
- Anna & Pearl @ Life Without a Latte 

Whew! That was ten people! *claps myself on the back*

My questions for you!

1. How many notebooks do you think you own? 

2. What's your favourite male name and your favourite female name? 

3. What is your passion? Your driving passion? 

4. Chicken burgers and fish sticks... with or without breadcrumbs? 

5. Any opinion on poetry, specifically classical poetry? 

And now... a link to my best post. 

*gets lost hunting in my archives* 

Honestly, idk which is the best. I'm just going to name the one that is my favourite right now because it's the heaviest on my heart. 

And now I must go nominate everyone. 

Stay chill, guys... #heatwavesarenofun

*and parasols, fans, & others cooling equipment*