Friday, February 7, 2014

Sunshine Award - 3 Nominations!

Ecclesiastes 11:7 "Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun."




Phew! There seems to be a "sunshiny" party going on in Blogger lately. How fun! I am so grateful to Julia, Sarah, and Abigail for giving me a Sunshine Award!!! Thank you sisters! :) There are so many questions to answer, therefore go make yourself a nice cup of tea, sit down, and have a pleasant time! 



Julia's questions:

1. What is your favorite chore?
Cleaning the bathroom. It sounds awful, but I find the sight of sparkling mirror and squeaky-clean bathtub very cheerful!
2. What is your favorite book?
That’s not fair! Can I give you 4? :) God's Word, “The Hiding Place” by Corrie ten Boom, “The Basket of Flowers” by Christoph von Schmid, and "The Family Daughter" by Sarah Bryant.
3. Do you like making pies?
Yes, but it’s not my favorite thing to make. I prefer making frosted cakes! Although sugar pie is very easy and delicious! 
4. Have you ever been on a train? And if so, where were you going?
No, I haven’t... We intended on taking the train when we thought of moving across the country, but the Lord's plans changed wonderfully! 
5. Would you rather be cold or hot?
Good question! I think I would rather be hot, because when you are hot you can drink iced tea and swim in the river! :)
6. What is your least favorite chore?
Once I make up my mind to it, nothing is too bad, but my least favorite chore would probably be shovelling snow or ... cleaning our dog's "business." Haha!
7. Have you ever gotten a ripped up letter in the mail? If so, who was it from?
I don’t remember getting a ripped letter, but I once received a beaten-up package from my aunt. Don’t worry, the present inside survived!
8. What is your favorite birthday that you ever had, and why?
Definitely my 14th birthday. No doubts about that! We visited a 1800’s working village, with old flour mills, broom making businesses, etc. Then, we dined at a replica of what a true Victorian restaurant would be like. It was amazing!!! Thank You Jesus for giving me such a beautiful day with my family!
9. Did you like the last meal you ate and what was it?
I loved it! It was shrimp Scampi fettuccine. How mom, can you make such delicious dishes!?
10. When was the last time you laughed and why? 
Just a few minutes ago when my dad dipping his huge fingers in the bowl of peanut butter muffin batter... Sorry dad, I just had to say it!
11. What was the first thing you did this morning?
Opened the blinds and let the absent sun shine on my face! And I also read from "Each New Day" by Corrie ten Boom and sleepily whispered the Scripture verses that I am memorizing. :)

Abigail's questions:

1. What is your most used article of clothing?
Either my camisoles, or my half-circle denim skirt!

2.What is your favorite quote?

"Wondrous as it is, how simple this mystery! To love Christ and to know that I love Him-- this is all" 

-Elizabeth Prentiss
3. If you wear nail polish, what is your favorite color?
I don't wear nail polish... I grew weary of spending time painting my nails when it would chip off the next day... :P
4. If you had to choose, would you rather read a book, or watch a movie?
Read a book! It is as having a 360° television in your mind to imagine what you're reading!
5. Do you have a favorite hobby?
I think I have too many! My favourite is crocheting or cross-stitching (I finally learned how!)
6. Can you play an instrument? If so, what is it?
I can't... Does playing on my grandpa's organ (piano) when I was younger counts? :)
7. What is your favorite movie?
The Book of Esther (2013).
8. Have you ever made soap?
Yes! I do it often.
9. What did you do before you read this blog post?
Listened to mom tell about a great blessing that just happened to her!
10. What is your favorite color?
Pink.
11. What is the best thing you ever did?
(Besides loving and accepting Jesus in my life) Mounting and trotting on horseback! That or moving out of a crazy province... :)

Sarah's questions:

1. How long have you had a blog?
It has been 2 ½ months! It's still a youngster. :)
2. What was the last thing you did before reading this blog post?
Eat supper.
3. What is your most favorite way to do your hair and why? 
Braid them the night before while they are damp so that it makes them curly, and then either wear them fully down, or with a half up-do. :)
4. What is your favorite food?
Sushi and chocolate mousse!
5. Do you like cheese?
Uh-uh, no cheese for this gal! It's been 11 years since I last ate some, and I am aiming for another 11+ years!
6. What is your most favorite bible verse and why? 
Matthew 10:19 "But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak: for it shall be given in that same hour what you shall speak." A year ago we had to deal with a very harsh administration, in which I had to be interviewed. I didn't have a clue how I would handle this (what if I said something wrong?) and the night before while tossing and turning, the Lord told me this verse. It was beyond reassuring to know that He was going to speak for me. I didn't even have to think, much less worry about it!
7. Why did you choose your blog name?
Many verses inspired me, such as, Psalm 40:16 "Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee: let such as love Thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified." or Deuteronomy 4:29, Job 5:8-9, Matthew 6:33, and many others!
8. What is your most favorite time of the day and why?
I love the air of hope that morning brings! To cuddle in a blanket with the rays of sunshine coming through the window, in silence, and read from the Scriptures... :)
9. What is your most favorite kind of cookie? 
Peanut butter, raisin, oatmeal, and chocolate chip! Yes, that's in just one cookie!
10. How often do you play outside?
Normally everyday in the summer, but now the winter cold has kept me inside for much too long!
11. What is your most favorite thing you have ever made and why? 
Crème brulée! Don't let the fancy name fool you, it's as easy as pour, mix, and bake! It's tastes ridiculously good, and it makes people think you've spent hours on it! ;)


The lovely people whom I nominate:
Sara <--- My sister! She does not have a blog, but she still deserves every award... :D

Here are my 11 questions:

1. Which colour do you try to incorporate the most in your wardrobe?
2. If you could own a wild animal from nature, which one would it be and why?
3. Which is best for you, morning or evening?
4. What is your favourite summer sport?
5. Would you consider coming to Canada? :D
6. Which one if your favourite letter from the Apostle Paul (Corinthians 1 or 2, Galatians, Philippians, etc.)?
7. What is your favourite hand craft (crochet, cross-stitch, sewing)?
8. What is the next birthday on your calendar?
9. You've been running errands all day, it's late, and you have to make dinner. What would you quickly make?
10. Do you prefer country/bluegrass, classical, or modern music?
11. What is your favourite thing to do when Spring comes around?

 I'd love to get your answers whether you are nominated or not! :) I look forward to reading them!

1 Peter 3:15
 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:"

In all sisterly love,


21 comments:

  1. Hi Noemie! This is going to be fun!! I like answering peoples questions! This is the 4th person who has nominated me!! Haha! So here we go!

    1. Which colour do you try to incorporate the most in your wardrobe?
    Blue!!!
    2. If you could own a wild animal from nature, which one would it be and why?
    Ummm...maybe a squirrel. Haha!
    3. Which is best for you, morning or evening?
    I think evening, except when it's in the summer. I don't like getting out of bed and into the cold!
    4. What is your favourite summer sport?
    Hmmm...Riding roller skates and playing basket ball at the same time! It's fun!
    5. Would you consider coming to Canada? :D
    Well...I don't normally like to travel, but maybe I would go to see you Noemie!
    6. Which one if your favourite letter from the Apostle Paul (Corinthians 1 or 2, Galatians, Philippians, etc.)?
    I'm not sure...I kinda read all over the bible! Like I will do a study on something and find verses all about it and look all around! :) I will have to look at those! :)
    7. What is your favourite hand craft (crochet, cross-stitch, sewing)?
    How could you do that to me!! I like all of them!! I couldn't decide!!
    8. What is the next birthday on your calendar?
    My brother, Jacobs birthday!
    9. You've been running errands all day, it's late, and you have to make dinner. What would you quickly make?
    Well, sometimes after monthly shopping we will get a cooked chicken, corn, and stuffing. But if I didn't have any of that stuff I suppose I would make popcorn can do a smoothie. :)
    10. Do you prefer country/bluegrass, classical, or modern music?
    Classical!
    11. What is your favourite thing to do when Spring comes around?
    Open my window in the morning and breath in the fresh air!

    This was fun! Thank you for nominating me Noemie! Have a blessed day!
    In Christ,
    Sarah

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    1. Hello Sarah! :D You have such nice answers! Funny thing is, Jacob's is the next birthday on my calendar too, haha! Then it's my Grandpa on the 23rd. Wait, did you really say, "Riding roller skates and playing basket ball at the same time" ?? How... That sounds impossible! You'll have to show me how! Sara tried to teach me how to roller skate so many times, but it failed miserably... :( Did you know I learned how to ride a bike when I was 8?? Yeah... Oh well, there is a season for everything, right? ;)

      Thank you so much for your answers!!

      In all sisterly love,
      -Noémie

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    2. The 23rd is. My 'un birthday!' Haha! Well, Julia and I made it up! It's too hot in the summer to wear roller skates, so we do it in the winter, while playing basket ball! Haha! It's a lot of fun! Yes! We will have teach you! Haha! I don't remember when I started riding my bike! We will have to make chalkville when you come over too! Have a blessed day!
      In Christ,
      Sarah

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  2. 1. Which colour do you try to incorporate the most in your wardrobe?
    I don't try to do it..but my clothes are usually blue! :D
    2. If you could own a wild animal from nature, which one would it be and why?
    A wild animal?! Um... Maybe a.... I have no idea! :P
    3. Which is best for you, morning or evening?
    Evening!
    4. What is your favourite summer sport?
    Swimming, gardening, bike riding, baseball, berry picking, hiking...etc. :D
    5. Would you consider coming to Canada? :D
    Um...YES!! I think about it EVERY day! :D
    6. Which one if your favourite letter from the Apostle Paul (Corinthians 1 or 2, Galatians, Philippians, etc.)?
    I like Galatians! <3
    7. What is your favourite hand craft (crochet, cross-stitch, sewing)?
    Cross stitching! I love siting there and watching a picture unfold from a bunch of X's!
    8. What is the next birthday on your calendar?
    My brother's 10th birthday!
    9. You've been running errands all day, it's late, and you have to make dinner. What would you quickly make?
    Oo! Something like spaghetti! It is really fast and easy!
    10. Do you prefer country/bluegrass, classical, or modern music?
    Umm... I like modern, classical, bluegrass, and country! :) haha!
    11. What is your favourite thing to do when Spring comes around?
    Ooo! Garden!! I am already planning my garden! ;)
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    That was so much fun Noemie!! Thanks for nominating me! I loved your questions and all of your answers! You are obviously a big favorite blogger to get nominated 3 times! :) I love you!!!

    -Juju

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    1. Hi Juju!! Hmm, I'm sure I could have answered these questions for you and get #1, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 11 completely right! ;) Especially #5. Are you going to start your seeds indoors for your garden? We are! Mom is starting to save all the egg carton boxes for it! :P

      Thank you darling for your answers, they were so fun to read!! :D

      In all sisterly love,
      -Nounou

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  3. Loved reading this! :)

    Thanks ever so much for nominating us!!!

    Oh and I just listened to that version of 'Come Thou Fount'- that was so amazing!! It is one of my favorite songs! Thanks! It made my day! :)

    Cassie

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    1. Oh, you are welcome! :) I love your blog so much, it was among one of the firsts that I followed to help me on my quest to modesty! I am happy that the video blessed you, I too love this song very much! Have either of you ever heard "Everlasting Arms"? I love the way the southern churches sing it!

      I'm looking forward to reading your answers! Are you going to write them together? This will be fun! :D

      In all sisterly love,
      -Noémie

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  4. Awww! Thank you!!! Would you mind telling me more about it? :) I've heard about it but I really don't know much! :P Thank you so much! I'm so honored! :D
    Bubbles and Blessings!
    ~Ellie

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    1. Sure!! The Sunshine Award is an award that you give to your (in this case, 11) favourite blogs. Once you are nominated, you have to answer the questions posted (either in the comments or on your blog) and then nominate 11 other people and write 11 questions for them to answer. I hope this makes sense! :)

      I can't wait to read your answers!!

      In all sisterly love,
      -Noémie

      P.S: I didn't know enough bloggers to nominate 11, so I only did 7... You don't have to follow that specific rule. ;)

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  5. Hey sister, thank you for including me even though I don't have a blog! Also, your answers were marvellous :)

    1. I'd like to have more turquoises and greens, I feel like I lack those colours in my wardrobe.
    2. A lion or a cheetah!
    3. Weekend morningsss
    4. Bicycling and swimming~
    5. ... (uh, I live in Canada!)
    6. Honestly, I'm still not sure.
    7. Crocheting for sure *nudges nudges*
    8. Uhm... Mom's. No, actually, it's our cat's birthday this March and she'll be 11! Lol.
    9. Eggs baked in marinara sauce with parmesan cheese and black pepper! (remember that?!)
    10. Modern musica.
    11. I think, remodelling the landscape outside our house and planting vegetables and flowers. I'm excited about that this spring!

    Keep up the good work,
    Sara x

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    1. Salut la soeur! Why did I know that you were going to answer with an extremely dangerous feline in questions #2? Sasha will have to do for now though! Yes, of course I remember those baked eggs! What a delicacy it was. ;)

      Thank you so much for your answers, I can't believe I have 2 comments from you on my blog now!! :D

      In all sisterly (isn't that true) love,
      -Noémie

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  6. 1. Well, I love so many colors, it would be hard to pick one that I incorporate the most. Perhaps a wine or berry color, I own two shirts in the same shade. Surprisingly, I currently don't have any yellow, green, or white in my wardrobe! I just haven't found any cute and modest shirts in those colors lately...

    2. Aha! I remember Sara asking me this question! Well, I would want a fox. They are amazing!

    3. I love early mornings (after I've had enough sleep of course!).

    4. Swimming!! Taking long walks on the dirt road, or through the fields. Playing baseball, even though I'm a failure. Oh...I miss summer!

    5. Sure!! But, Ukraine is on the top of my list!

    6. I'd have to say Corinthians (both ;) ).

    7. Oh, well my sister just got me back into cross stitching, and I must say that I truly love it! I can't seem to stick to the pattern though, it is much more fun to design it yourself! I love sewing!! And, crocheting is lovely too! Haha!

    8. My brothers birthday, in two days!

    9. Perhaps, goulash, spaghetti, lemon and garlic pasta, or pizza!

    10. Jazz, Big Band, Swing, Classical, and Bluegrass. I love instrumental songs!

    11. Garden!

    Thanks so much for nominating me, Noemie!
    Blessings,
    Bree

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    1. Hi Bree!! Wow, you would like to own a fox? That would be special! I could lend you Zoé for a while if you'd like, she looks somewhat like a fox? :P Oh, maybe when we come in the summer (Lord willing!) we could bring our baseball mitts so we could all play together? I love baseball! Although I am not very good either. ;)

      Thank you for your wonderful answers, I loved reading them!!

      In all sisterly love,
      -Noémie

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  7. Hi Noemie!

    Thanks for nominating me! I've been nominated around 3 times now :)

    1. Which color do you try to incorporate the most in your wardrobe? Um, blue and brown.
    2. If you could own a wild animal from nature, which one would it be and why? Maybe a penguin, they are so cute and cuddly!
    3. Which is best for you, morning or evening? Evening! That's when you can do fun stuff like do a blog post, or watch a movie :)
    4. What is your favorite summer sport? Um, go swimming?
    5. Would you consider coming to Canada? :D Yes!
    6. Which one ifs your favorite letter from the Apostle Paul (Corinthians 1 or 2, Galatians, Philippians, etc.)? Romans ♥!
    7. What is your favorite hand craft (crochet, cross-stitch, sewing)? Crochet or cross stitch, I don't really know how to sew using a machine *gasp!*
    8. What is the next birthday on your calendar? Mine :D! February 16.
    9. You've been running errands all day, it's late, and you have to make dinner. What would you quickly make? Ramen noodles or canned soup.
    10. Do you prefer country/bluegrass, classical, or modern music? Modern or country music, but I do LOVE classical!!
    11. What is your favorite thing to do when Spring comes around? Probably enjoy the nice weather and fresh clean air, or pick flowers ♥
    That was fun!

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    1. Hi Abigail, happy Valentine's day! ♥ Your answers were so interesting!! Oh, would you really consider coming to Canada? It's such a beautiful country! :) I can't wait to explore more than my own neighbourhood! ;) I like your idea of Ramens, it reminds me of something my sister makes often; she cuts carrots diagonally, let them steam with the noodles and broth, then soft boils an egg, cut it in half, and serve it on top of the carrot Ramens with green onions. It's pretty quick, and it tastes like a Japanese classic made easy! :D

      Thank you for your answers!!!

      In all sisterly love,
      -Noémie

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    2. Wow! Sounds yummy! Yeah, I would consider coming to Canada! I would LOVE to meet you!!!!!

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  8. Hey!
    Hope you don't mind :)
    1. Which colour do you try to incorporate the most in your wardrobe?
    I know black is supposed to be a very mounfull colour and it is but for musicans we have to try and have all manner of black performance outifts. So sadly (no pun intended) black.

    2. If you could own a wild animal from nature, which one would it be and why?
    Bunny! no wait! Squirrel! I love them!

    3. Which is best for you, morning or evening?
    When it is a music related thing.. evening but mainly morning

    4. What is your favourite summer sport?
    Cricket!

    5. Would you consider coming to Canada? :D
    You like in Canada!??!? OMG I might be going next year!! if so YES!

    6. Which one if your favourite letter from the Apostle Paul (Corinthians 1 or 2, Galatians, Philippians, etc.)?
    Phillippians :)

    7. What is your favourite hand craft (crochet, cross-stitch, sewing)?
    Knitting?

    8. What is the next birthday on your calendar?
    My Nephew's
    Well cousin that is so much younger than me he is like my nephew so I call him that. :P

    9. You've been running errands all day, it's late, and you have to make dinner. What would you quickly make?

    Cheesy Macaroni?
    10. Do you prefer country/bluegrass, classical, or modern music?
    Classical although country is so cool!

    11. What is your favourite thing to do when Spring comes around?
    Read! :D

    What fun!
    Tally ho! :)

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    1. Wow, thanks for answering my questions! :D I love hearing from you! Will you really be visiting Canada next year?? Which province? Hopefully Ontario ;) My mom's friend who lives in Queensland toured all of Canada last year- she's from overseas and yet she has seem more of my own country than me and my whole family, haha! :P I hope you'll be able to come!

      In all sisterly love,
      -Noémie

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    2. :D It's ok, I think I will be Father is still finalising the details. I would love to come to Ontario (do you live there?) so I might suggest it ;)
      ~Yours and etc
      Mrs Brandon (Evie)

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    3. Awesome! Yes, I live in Eastern Ontario :) My family and I lived in Québec before moving here in March 2013. Let me know when you'll be visiting!!

      In all sisterly love,
      -Noémie

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    4. Cool! I will let you know once we know! haha :P
      Yours,
      Mrs Brandon

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