The Dragon’s Loyalty Award is for the loyal fan/commenter – as the kind soul who nominated me “Nair View” put it:
“Regularly. Stalker-like. The more you stalk, the better your chances are for winning this award.”
How fabulous is anything that celebrates blogging faffery? It may be like “chain-mail,” but at least it doesn’t threaten dire consequences if not followed precisely by a certain time! Instead it is a chance to say “Hey – you’ve been really cool to chat with!” and gives others a nudge to discover more great blogs to read and comment.
What next? Follow the “Rules of Engagement” ‘cus there is always a price:
- Visit and thank the blogger who nominated you – Done & done 🙂
- Acknowledge that blogger on your blog and a link back – Thanks Nair View! Check his award acceptance speech here: http://wp.me/p42AxN-iD
- You must share 7 things other bloggers may not know about you – Below
- Nominate 7 (or so) bloggers for Dragon’s Loyalty Award, provide a link to their blogs in your post and notify them on their blogs – Also below & will be done
- Copy and paste the award somewhere on your blog – Does this count??
Seven things you might not have known:
- I’m addicted to peanut butter
- I have no clue how to drive a motorcycle and after an accident when riding, petrified to try!
- I refused to sleep at night as a kid… as in flat-out-bawl-my-head-off REFUSED every single night!! (perhaps my father’s penchant for late night movies was a factor?)
- I foolishly said ‘yes’ to a role in a Bengali play… and nope! I do NOT speak Bengali?
- I’ve never been to anywhere in Africa or South America… but want to 🙂
- I’m an extroverted introvert
- I’m blind as a bat without corrective lenses
And my nominations are… drum roll please! A few fabulous folks who stop by on a semi-regular (or stalker-like basis) in no particular order:
- Lady Of The Cakes – Toledo tales of food, faffery and more!
- 中国 Jumble – An American in China
- A Girl and Her Travels – Russian – American connection
- Expat Eye on Latvia – Irish lass in Latvia
- The Urge to Wander – Madhu’s world wanderings
- Distant Drumlin – Belfast, London to India and back
- Loving Language – Just what it sez – lots of loving languages insights n more!
- Cheri Speak – Radio jockey, writer, media professional with some kick-ass blogging tips
- Sarah in Guangzhou – Serial expat in China, Indonesia, Thailand, UK….
- Vida Manejo – “Dynamic duo” contributors based in India traveling the world
- My Hong Kong Husband – Life of a gwai mui and Hongkonger in the US
- Some Wonderland – Scraps of life!
There are oodles of others but a dozen is a darn good start! So if you are so inclined, accept the award that keeps on awarding – chain mail style. 🙂
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Congratulations Carissa! And many thanks for the kind nomination 🙂
My pleasure! I really enjoy your blog and delighted to give the gift that keeps on giving… chain-mail style. 🙂
Long live blog faffery 🙂 Thanks again for the award!
Indeed ‘blog faffery’ reigns supreme!! 🙂
One day, we’ll have to start a joint blog called “Blog Faffery”
Or “faffing fantastic!” or “Faffery found here” or “Faffing around” or “Come faff with us!” or…. 😉
Congrats and thanks for the award! Though I wouldn’t say I am a stalker….
Haha! Nope definitely not a stalker – a much welcome friend! 🙂 Hope you are enjoying being back in the US of A! 🙂
Extroverted introvert? That is a new one for me.
🙂
Think about it… can be absolutely true even if it sounds contradictory! 😉
An introvert who is extroverted but hates it? In that case, I’m him!
Actually its more someone who can enjoy the social stuff but happiest to be home alone or chilling out quietly with ones partner – at least that’s how I chose to define it! 🙂
Oops! I should come up with phrases like that…
Feel free to use, abuse and re-interpret the phrase as much as you like! 🙂
Faffing fantastic 😉 Thank you!
Haha!!
Congratulations! (I don’t know how to drive a motorcycle either. 😉 )
THANK YOU!!
As for motorcycle… Neither does my partner, which means getting around places like Goa a pain the @$$! Who knows… maybe when I go there end Jan will try to get over my trepidation and attempt to learn…. nah! Unlikely!! 🙂
[…] on our posts. Special thanks to Everyday Adventures in Asia (mostly) for nominating us for the Dragon Loyalty Award. We are honored, and will announce our own nominations for the most supportive and loyal readers […]
There was a young woman, Carissa,
With a blog of adventures in Asia,
She won an award,
From a Dragon’s great hoard,
And decided to share out the treasure.
The rules led to 12 nominations,
But the Drumlin has some hesitations,
So here is my news,
I’m going to refuse,
And I hope that this won’t try your patience.
I still want to read “Every Day”,
My comments will not fade away,
To be honest, dear C,
Awards aren’t for me,
I couldn’t give seven facts away.
Oh, all right, for you I will try,
I’ve lived in Dalian and Shanghai,
I’ve dived in Palau,
I’m in my forties now
I’m left-handed, fair-haired and blue-eyed.
Haha! That is the BEST award refusal I’ve ever seen!! Too good!! 🙂