Gifts and Gems
Posted By Teeni on January 25, 2009
First of all, I’d like to thank Javajunkee, also affectionately known as DoubleJ, for her concern over my recent disappearance from the blogosphere. I did have a little medical situation to take care of. It had me in a lot of pain which made me only want to sleep for the last few days. I could barely open my laptop. Usually I’ve got a high tolerance for pain but boy, when you feel it, it can take a lot out of you as so many of you know from first-hand experience. Anyway, it wasn’t cancer-related and was not serious. Other than that, I’ll spare you the details. Please know that I am feeling much better and I really appreciate your concern. :) YOU are a gem, DoubleJ!
Another gem, my friend Em over at Em’s Hideaway, presented me with this special award that she made herself:
Award from Em
This dazzling award came with the rule that I had to pass it on to someone who has been an exceptional friend to me in blogland. Needless to say, it will be going to DoubleJ and also to:
CuriousC at IdeaJump, and the guys -
All wonderful people who have been good friends to me in one wonderful way or another. I wish I could hand them real jewels, but this award is pretty darn gorgeous, isn’t it? I hope you all will take a copy of this award for yourselves and pass it on to someone who has been an exceptional friend to you in the blogosphere (no rush and no pressure, just like the memes, okay?). Thank you so much for the award, Em and I apologize for not passing it on sooner!
In other news, my good friend Maleesha over at Binary Trash did a really cool thing before Christmas and I’m just finally getting around to doing it myself now. I’m sorry it took me so long, Maleesha, but I didn’t forget. I just have been having a tough time getting my head around these things and the time to put into the linkage until now. Maleesha did a whole list of virtual gifts she would give to the people on her blogroll before Christmas and I thought it was such a nice gesture that she took the time to choose something each person would really appreciate (I got a tropical vacation so yeah, of COURSE I loved my virtual gift)!!!! LOL. So I would like to also do something similar for my blog buddies. I apologize for the lateness in this but hey, gifts are cool all year round right? Not to mention that some people may not celebrate Christmas. Since I no longer have a normal blogroll, I chose two numbers from my head and picked all the people who had one of those numbers next to their names in my Top Commentater-Tots List. And here are the gifts I would give to them.
Michelle Gartner - Some virtual bucks to spend on thrifting for vintage finds!
Speedy - Time off from work to spend playing with the granddaughter. After all, he IS Grampa!
Chip - More time to read (or re-read) the classics.
Allison - Peace with and about her son.
Birdpress - I wont reveal here, but she once told me something she really, really wanted and I would grant her that wish.
dcr - To have as much encouragement and support given to him as he gives to others.
the Diva - Her confidence in her singing back (she’s got the singing - just needs the confidence).
Talina - A big home on a big piece of land for all her growing family and animals to roam around and enjoy.
Evyl - Tickets to travel the world and see all the freakiness there is to see.
Meleah Rebeccah - The confidence in herself that the rest of us have in her (that she is a beautiful person and is entitled to love, happiness and good things).
Mike Goad - All the equipment and resources he needs to keep his blogs up and running smoothly and just the way he likes, even when he’s on the road.
Rummy - Freedom from political worries so he can enjoy his retirement in peace. Hey wait, I wish that for ALL of US! 
Another award was given me that I almost forgot all about in all the excitement. You see, Joan Harvest of Whatever I Think, presented me with this lovely award and then we had the holidays and then there was her announcement of her long-awaited dream coming true of her becoming a grandmother! I apologize profusely for the lateness of this, my dear friend, Joan! I just got so caught up in everything else going on. But I truly appreciate it, especially because you still thought I was worthy even though I already have many awards. You realize that they each mean a lot to me and that I don’t take them for granted and I thank you for that as well. I will pass this award on to the lovely Marie at Memarie Lane (bonus - I think it will look good with her decor over there). 
Lovely Blog Award
Thank you Joan! And Marie I hope you will take a copy of this for your own safe keeping and to pass on to another deserving blogger.
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I di see this post, just wanted you to know. Thanks for the virtual gift! It is just what I need and hope to have one day. Is it that obvious? LOL!