Hello guys. Today is another post that is a bit different from my usual content. I have been nominated by the lovely Maritime Mama for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Please check out her blog because she is so awesome and creates great content!

Rules

• Thank the blogger who nominated you in a blog post and provide a link back to their blog.
• Answer 11 questions the blogger gave you.
• Nominate at least 11 bloggers to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
• List the rules and display The Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog.

The Questions

1. What are the top 3 things you cherish most in your life?
My friends, family and fiance. I cherish them because they make me happy.

2. If you could trade places with any animal for one day, which would you choose?

My cat because I witness them sleep all day and eat a ton, and I wish I could have that!

3. What are two things that have made you happy recently!?

Being noticed at work for my performance and given a new opportunity. Oh, and getting my wedding dress! 

4. Do you blog for fun or are you hoping to make a career with it?

I blog for fun and because what I write about is interesting. 

5. What are your top 5, hands down, favourite Disney films?

Fox and the Hound, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, Alice in Wonderland, and Pinocchio. 

6. Do you have any pets? What are their names?
We have two house cats called Willow and Enzo. 

7. What would be your "perfect" day?

My perfect day would be waking up without an alarm, having breakfast and getting dressed to go for a walk with Ryan. Then we would have food together and then go watch a movie together.

8. Do people in your everyday life know about your blog?
Only a few people do, but I don't really talk about it because they are not interested at all.

9. If you could choose an age to re-visit for however long you wanted, what age would you choose?
I would choose when I was very small and I was on holiday dancing to Whigfield's Saturday Night at a disco haha.

10. If money were no object, what would you buy?

I would make sure all of my family were set for life and they had no worries every again. So, mortgages and bills because they have done so much for me. I know this is not what people would expect, but I am not a very materialistic person.

11. What's your go-to meal when you have to make dinner?
I love me a jacket potato with cheese and beans!

My Nominations

I would love to get everyone involved! You are all amazing and the support you give me is so lovely. So if you read this post, please answer the questions and let's learn more about one another! 💛

My Questions

1. What is your biggest pet peeve?
2. If you could have one superpower, which one would you choose?
3. If you could meet one person dead or alive, which person would you choose to spend a day with?
4. Peanut butter question! Do you prefer it crunchy, smooth or not interested at all?
5. What is your biggest fear?
6. Time to big yourself up. What do you like most about yourself?
7. If you could only wear one outfit forever, what would you pick? 
8. What is your favourite song of all time?
9. What would be your ideal holiday if money was no object? Tell us what you would do!
10. What is your favourite season and why?
11. Name one thing you could not live without! 

I am terrible at thinking of questions, but I hope you enjoy answering the ones I have created! If you complete this please share your links in the comments or tag me on Twitter! I can't wait to read your posts and get to know you. 😊

Today's post is slightly different! Think of it as a break from the spooky and macabre for us all!

You may have seen YouTubers and bloggers completing their own version of the Vogue's 73 Questions, and today it is my turn! I find it so hard to talk about myself so I hope you enjoy this! 😂

I have been tagged by the lovely Naomi and Ashlee, so please go and check out their posts too! They are amazing!

Let us begin!

1. What is your usual Starbucks order? 

Hmm, I never go to Starbucks! However, If I go to a cafe I tend to just have tea. How very British of me!

2. What does your workstation look like right now? 

Quite tidy for a change! Haha. I have a rainbow mug with my pens in it, a sloth stuffed toy next to my monitor, an owl lamp, and my current notebook. I need it to be tidy to feel productive.

3. All-time favourite food? 

I say this all the time but if you really were what you ate I would be a cheeseburger!

4. Favourite author? 

I have always loved reading Jane Austen books, and they are my go-to for holidays. 

5. What do you think of open relationships? 

Not my cup of tea, but I know there are people out there that are in open relationships. As long as all the parties involved are happy then I don't see any issues with it.

6. What is your favourite video game? 

I don't know if it would be classed as a video game, but my favourite game ever is World of Warcraft! Played it for 10 years and I plan on going back for the vanilla servers soon.

7. Guilty pleasure treat? 

I love watching corny romance films from the '90s. I remember watching She's All That, Never Been Kissed,  and even Josie and the Pussycats.

8. Favourite movie? 

10 Things I Hate About You is my all-time favourite. I could watch it over and over and never get bored. In fact, I may watch it now!

9. Favourite book? 

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. I always pack it when I go on holiday. 

10. Twitter or Instagram? 

Twitter hands down. For the longest time, I didn't use it because I had no idea how it worked. It is now my favourite way to connect with people. 

11. Desktop or laptop? 

Desktop. For some reason, I feel I get way more done when I work on my desktop. When I used my partner's laptop I never get anything done! 

12. Best advice you’ve ever received? 

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I always try to keep out of the drama and not be negative. I'm not perfect by any means but I try my best to stick to this advice. 

13. What project are you working on right now? 

 I am working on a few things but my blog is my main project, and I can't wait to see where it goes.

14. Favourite colour? 

I love the colour green! Sometimes I wish I had green eyes. 

15. Did you get good grades at school? 

I did well at school, but I would never call myself super intelligent. I left school with good grades and finished college with good grades too.

16. Dream job? 

I would say my dream job would be a criminal profiler. If you couldn't tell by my blog content I am slightly interested in true crime and the people that commit the crimes.

17. Played any sports? 

I have played many in the past but don't anymore. I really enjoyed playing netball at school but also played football and rugby.

18. Do you have a degree? 

No, and I do regret not going to University to get a degree. However, I can always do one part-time via the Open University, which I plan on doing very soon.

19. Nationality? 

British!

20. What is your favourite kind of blog post to do? 

I like to do blog posts about true crime, especially the ones that require research so I am learning about as I write!

21. What do you like to collect? 

I collect fridge magnets and Funko figures with my partner. 

22. Describe yourself in three words

Sarcastic. Empathetic. Silly.

23. If you were a rapper what would your rapper name be? 

Not a clue! I have tried to think of something, but I am at a loss.

24. Who was the last person you DMed? 

It was my makeup artist for my wedding. Which I am freaking out about haha.

25. What’s on the top of your wishlist right now? 

I'd say a new pair of skate shoes if I think materialistic. Honestly, I don't have anything else in mind.

26. Hogwarts house? 

After doing the test I am a Slytherin. 🐍

27. How many tattoos do you have? 

As I write this I have three, but I am planning a sleeve to hopefully have completed next year.

28. What are you most grateful for this year? 

My family, friends and fiance. They are all supportive and accept me for who I am. That is all I want and I am happy.

29. What’s the best thing that’s happened to you this month? 

We had our engagement photo shoot and my wedding dress fitting! 

30. What’s the best thing that’s happened to you today? 

I have had a pretty chilled out day, but maybe the fact it is a lot cooler than it has been this week!

31. What’s the best thing ever? 

Just being happy.

32. Favourite season? 

Autumn. I love the colours, wearing jumpers, and cooler weather. I am not a fan of the heat.

33. Favourite holiday? 

Halloween! I love horror movies and anything scary, so this holiday is my favourite. I haven't dressed up for a long time but I have thought about trying out face paints.

34. Which fictional character do you relate to most? 

I'm not so sure about this, to be honest. I relate to a lot of fictional characters, but maybe Daria would be the one I would say I relate to the most.

35. Do you like surprises? 

Noooooo. NO, no, no. I freak out at the thought of it haha.

37. What’s a surprise that made you cry? 

Surprises don't really make me cry, which I know sounds bad. I freak out mostly.

38. What’s the best surprise you’ve ever given anyone? 

I tend to get my fiance surprises every now and then because I want to. I have a terrible memory but I think getting him a Funko Pop of CM Punk was the best. They are hard to get hold of and it took a long time online to get haha. He was so happy when I got it for him. 

39. Do you like muffins? 

They are okay, but I wouldn't say they are my favourite.

40. Do you cook often? 

I cook a bit, but I am more of a baker if I am honest.

41. What’s your favourite dessert? 

I love a good apple crumble with a ton of custard! 

42. Is there a dessert you don’t like? 

I don't like sticky toffee pudding at all. I just don't like sticky desserts...

43. Cake or pie? 

Cake! It's my biggest weakness.

44. What’s your least favourite food?

I don't like red meat and steak would be my least favourite food. 

45. What’s your favourite condiment?

Salad cream is 100% my favourite condiment. Could have it on anything!

46. It’s 4am on a Saturday night, what would you eat?

Biscuits. I can never get enough of them.

47. If you could teach a college class what would it be called? 

Procrastinating 101. 🤣

48. Best animated film? 

Who Framed Roger Rabbit and I found out they are planning another one! 

49. What has a guy done or said to impress you? 

My memory always fails me with questions like this. I don't think anyone has tried to impress me before.

50. The best thing to do on a first date? 

Do something fun you'll both enjoy and make sure you are still able to chat and get to know one another. My fiance and I went to play crazy golf and it was nice!

51. The worst thing to do on a first date?

Probably putting your date in an awkward situation. The worst dates I have had is when someone I just met has taken to me to a friends BBQ or their home for a coffee. It's far too soon and it made me feel super uncomfortable.

52. What’s the funniest pick-up line a guy could use on a girl? 

"Did you sit on a pile of sugar? Cos you have a sweet ass!" Cracks me up every time I hear it.

53. Best comic book character? 

My all-time favourite is Spiderman! 

54. What are three things that are always in your purse? 

Body spray, true crime books and a selection of pens.

55. Favourite drink? 

A good old fashioned cup of tea! 

56. If you could play a historical character who would it be? 

I am so bad at this kind of thing! I have no idea who I would be. 🙁

57. Kittens or puppies?

Both. I love them equally, so I feel bad picking just one. 

58. Favourite sushi roll? 

Not a fan of sushi. I have tried it before and it wasn't something I enjoyed.

59. What kind of lipstick do you use? 

I don't use it because I have really tiny lips, but I have tried to use it and it frustrates me. I recently bought a NYX lipstick, so we will see how it goes!

60. What kind of foundation do you use? 

I love full coverage! With my oily skin, I have started to use Estee Lauder Double Wear and it's amazing!

61. Blow-dry or air dry?

Blow-dry if I am going out, but I let it air dry if I am spending the day inside because it does my hair good to not be blow-dried every day. 

62. Who is your fashion icon? 

I don't have one. I am never on-trend or fashionable! Haha.

63. Favourite Disney character?

Copper the Hound in Fox and the Hound. His little howl melts my heart.

64. What are you doing tomorrow?

No idea! I don't tend to plan much on a Sunday, so based on my usual Sundays I will be writing, eating and drinking tea.

65. Movie you laughed the hardest through?

White Chicks comes straight to mind because I just remember Terry Crews raving with a whistle and glow sticks. That film was great!

66. A movie that made you cry? 

There are so many. It wasn't a movie, but Stranger Things 3 had me blubbering.

67. If you could sing a duet with someone who would it be? 

I am obsessed with Billie Eilish right now, but I can't sing so it would be awful on my part haha.

68. If your life was a song what would the title be? 

I've been thinking about this so much and I cannot think of anything. I suck!

69. What’s your favourite animal? 

I love pretty much all animals and it would be impossible to pick one single favourite. To list a few I like bears, anteaters, koalas, aardvarks, and giraffes.

70. Favourite illustrator? 

I don't know any illustrators. Sorry! 😕

71. The person you want to have coffee with? 

My grandmother because she passed away when I was a baby. I would love to meet her and get to know her. Sometimes I wonder what it would've been like if she was in my life, as my father always tells me stories about her.

72. A country you wish to visit? 

Canada is a country I have always wanted to visit and I finally get to see it in September! 

73. Best way to decompress?

To be on my own and watch something interesting or read.

My Nominations

I would like to nominate the following awesome bloggers to do complete this! They are as follows: 

1. Jackie
2. Charli
3. Tamra
4. Lauren
5. Millie 
6. Chloe
7. What's in my Wonderland

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post! It took a long time to answer this because I suck at talking about myself! I can't wait to see my nominations do their own!

I was nominated by a few people for The Versatile Blogger Award. These 4 amazing people are listed below and I have provided their blog and twitter links! Please check them out and follow them. 😊

• Emily - @emilygabriellax
• Chloe - @WriteBluesAway
• Laura - @LaurasLife_1
• Andrew - @excusemythai

What is The Versatile Blogger Award?

It's an award given to bloggers from other bloggers in recognition of the content and hard work that they put into their blogs.

The Rules:

- Thank the person that nominated you!
- Share a link back to their blog.
- List seven facts about yourself.
- Nominate 15 blogs that you love or have recently discovered.

My 7 Facts:

1. I am a biscuit fiend and my biggest weakness is chocolate bourbons. I could annihilate a full pack of those easily if I allowed myself! 

2. I really hate my voice because I sound like a 12-year-old boy with a blocked nose. When I played consoles I'd get a lot of stick for being a kid when I said anything in the lobby. 😂It used to annoy the hell out of me, but them knowing I was a girl was way worse!

3. I am a huge fan of the game World of Warcraft and I have played it for over 10 years. I am on a break now until the Vanilla servers are released, but this game will always have a special place in my heart. I even have a World of Warcraft tattoo. Oh, and I played Alliance. For the Alliance! 🦁

4. I love 90's chick flicks. They are my favourite things to watch when I am feeling down about anything, and my favourite has to be 10 Things I Hate About You. It's fun, the main character is a badass chick that takes no shit from anyone, and then you have Heath Ledger. What's not to love?!

5. I am bad at hair and make-up! Anything remotely girly I can't do well. I struggle with my hair the most, so the only two styles are down or in a ponytail. I also dress like I did when I was a teenager, which is jeans and t-shirts or hoodies. I am not a feminine person, so wearing a wedding dress will be interesting!

6. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is my favourite TV show. I like that the show is relatable for teenagers, and the gang went through a lot together. I also loved the fact Buffy would throw random puns in while she was fighting!

7. If the gif above doesn't tell you this fact, then I don't know what will! I am always hungry and feel that I should be twice the size I actually am. I'm a sucker for fast food and cake...It's a problem. However, a bonus fact for you, I do not drink alcohol, smoke or anything along those lines. So food is my only vice!

My Nominations:

• Mel - Your Travel Handbook
• Seonaid
• AJackson
• Emily Eva
• Chloë
• Zikanni's Musing
• That Skint Gal
• Nate Roden
• Sophiethesmurfy
• Nele | Navigatio
• Anaïs N.
• Mollie Johnstone
• Authentically Average
• Jessica Carter - Welcome to Spanish 1
• Nicole Francesca

Thanks again for the nomination, and please don't forget to check out all the people linked on this post! They are all great and supportive people!

Blogger Recognition Award

I have been nominated by chloenicoleblogs! 😊Thank you so much for nominating me for this award.

Rules For The Blogger Recognition Award

1. Thank the blogger for nominating you and give the link to their blog 
2. Write a blog post on your website showing the award
3. Describe the story of why you started your blog
4. Write two pieces of advice you have for new bloggers
5. Nominate 15 more bloggers
6. Notify each of your nominees that you have nominated them

Why I Choose To Be A Blogger

I choose to blog because it's fun. I enjoy researching and writing my content, and it doesn't feel like a chore to me. If I wasn't a blogger I would spend my time reading about true crime and the paranormal anyway. This gives me a place to share it with like-minded people, as I am aware my content isn't everyone's cup of tea.

I have tried a few times to start a blog and I have been unsuccessful, but this time I am committed to sharing my interests with you all. 😃

2 Pieces Of Advice For New Bloggers

1. Don't let nerves stop you. Write about what you enjoy and what you find interesting. Don't try to be someone else to fit what is popular at the time or what most people want to read. I've done this before and I lost interest in it very quickly. Be yourself and do not try to be someone else. 

2. Don't force yourself to post if you don't feel motivated. I have had my off days and needed to rest up and recuperate. Sometimes it's good to have some time for yourself. Don't panic about your blog, relax, and get back on it when you feel better!

My Nominations 

All the links will be left below so you can check them out:

1. Writing Raven
2. Writing the Blues Away
3. EmilyGabriella
4. Midlife Crisis Before 30
5. Offhermocha
6. Anaïs N
7. somekindof50
8. Wellbean Blog
9. You Me and Benny
10. Millenial Mascot
11. Lellalee
12. lauraslife
13. heartsandhouseshoes
14. SugiSays
15. zikannismusings