After being nominated by Vinnie H and Emma K Wall on the same day, I had to accept as soon as possible. Both are among my favourite bloggers, and I’m frequently reading and commenting on their sites. Definitely worth checking them out.
As part of the award, I have to say 10 things about me and nominate 15 other cool bloggers.
The first film in my alphabatised collection is Amadeus.
I’m currently reading Franz Kafka’s The Trial.
I used to use the name Ace 2000 when on video games.
My favourite cover ever song is Roxy Music’s cover of Jealous Guy by John Lennon.
It’s not a proper salad if there’s no cucumber in there.
I dream every night and always remember them in the morning.
I really hate the theme to The Big Bang Theory.
I own around a dozen football shirts.
Disintegration by The Cure and The Stone Roses self titled album are my two favourite studio albums.
Though I never got very far on the guitar, I did learn to play Other Side by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
There are loads of great bloggers around and who I follow regularly, so I decided to give a 5 word description for each to see if they appealed to you.
Inside the Life of Moi – Super popular, funny, honest, relateable
The Verbal Spew – Nice to have you back
Little Write Lies – Brilliantly creative, wonderful short stories
Ladies and Lace – Stylish, knows loads about fashion
Marina Kanavaki – Gifted artist, check her out
Eye of Lynx – Great taste in books/quotes
Digital Shortbread – Superb, especially with sports documentaries
West 517 – Lovely photographic eye, just enjoy
Where the Wild Things are – Friday feature fab, all-round great
I didn’t have my Glasses on – Great blend of visuals/quotes
Life of this City Girl – Neat mix of cool things
Cinema Parrot Disco – Fun, wacky, finds great videos
My Kind of Movie – Film buff, great writing style
Petite Magique – Poetry/Photography, a caring blogger
746 Books – Her love for books infectious
As a quick sidenote, would any of the bloggers in Britain be interested in a meet up? I know there are a few London bloggers around, and would be happy to try and be flexible for those outside of the city if they were keen.
Thanks for the kind words about my blog. Your facts were really interesting, a dozen football shirts wow.
Thanks again for the nomination. Was honoured. I’m half Mexican so a few are of the national team and some of Wales which is the other side. Add in my team Everton and some quirky ones from abroad…
You support Everton, so do I!
You have excellent taste. What’s your email btw?
Thanks for the compliment, why do you want to know my e-mail? I only ask because I’m just in the process of getting a new one.
Just if you were interested in being part of the meet up. Have started to get some numbers.
Oh, thanks for the offer Alex. But I’m just really busy and don’t think I could get the time for it. Sorry man, I don’t mean to disappoint.
No worries.
We’re still cool right, I hate disappointing people.
Us Everton fans are always good.
Thanks, you’re a great blogging brother. And you’re a fan of the Blues, so that’s even better.
Congrats, Alex. Well deserved.
Thanks. The blogersphere really is a wonderful place 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
Congrats on your award, Alex! Much deserved *pops open the champagne and turns up the cheesy 80’s party music* (I know you love the 80!)
Also, I just wanted to thank you for firstly, your kind words (blushing like a cherry tomato over here!) and secondly, for all your support over the past year! I’m so glad we crossed ‘blogging’ paths 🙂
The same and more to you 🙂
Totally! I was out round at some friends’ place tonight and they played 80s music especially. Some inspired Dire Straits stuff too. And before you ask, no I didn’t do the air guitar solo on Money for Nothing haha.
Congrats and thanks my friend! Some great blogs for me to check out here, too.
…Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state, then nearly fourteen billion years ago…
Just kidding! I lurve ya really. Happy Friday! \o/
You have no idea how much I hate it. No matter who I watch the episode with, I always say “I really hate this theme tune so much!” Have you ever really loathed a theme tune?
I had to keep it to five words before I gave a long speech for each 🙂 And it really is great you are back blogging.
Congrats. Although London wouldn’t normally phase me, I am pretty immobile with arthritic knee at the moment so would have to pass on meeting up
I hope you get better soon 🙂
Thanks Alex. It feels arthritic
Congratulations again 🙂 and what fantastic answers. So nice to learn more about you.
I LOVE Jealous Guy by Roxy Music!!!!! Bryan Ferry – so cool!
Been a fan for ages but been listening to them so much recently.Dance Away in particular. What other ones of theirs do you like?
Congratulations.
Thanks. Have a fun weekend 🙂
I love these things, because we get to learn a bit about our fellow bloggers. Cucumbers ruin a salad not make it!
You really do find out a lot you wouldn’t otherwise know. What are your favourite dishes? Any other food you look to avoid?
Haha I’m a fairly picky eater. I like pizza and cookies. 🙂
Sounds good to me 🙂
Thanks ao much for the shout out Alex. My stage debut was in a production of The Trial, it’s a great book!
Imagine it must have been a great production. From what I’ve read so far it does lend itself way to a play.
Hey Alex, cheers for the shout-out and praises!! Really means a lot man. I greatly enjoy your space as well as its diverse, informative and all-around fun. Esp like the Quote of the Day feature. Keep up the wonderful work.
Thanks dude. I do like to keep things fresh and exciting and leave readers unaware as to what to expect.
thanks so much, alex and i’ll be sure to check out the others i haven’t read yet ) beth
You’re welcome. Hope you liked the description 🙂
Absolutely )
The Folio Society is currently holding a collection sale in which you can get the three Kafka novels at half-price each.
Ah you know about the Stone Roses! I’ve not listened to all their songs,but I love I Wanna Be Adored and Love Spreads!
By the way,I’ve done mine. 🙂
I’ll be right over 🙂
The Stone Roses really were phenomenal. I do need to try and include them in a Line(s) of the Day but no lyric jumped out at me. Until then, check this out. One of my earliest posts. You will definitely like the first entry 🙂 https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2013/09/15/gr8-debut-albums/
Congratulations on the award, Alex 🙂 I don’t know a lot of those blogs so I will check out a few of them! Okay I like The Big Bang Theory theme so I won’t hold it against you hehe
Oh no! Oh well. No one’s perfect ha. Are you a big fan of the show?
Yes, I like it. I don’t keep up with the new episodes but if I see it’s on TV then I’ll watch a half hour episode. I honestly would rather read than watch TV 🙂
I do like The Big Bang Theory but reading is something special 🙂
Agreed 🙂
Congratulations on a very well deserved award, Alex and thank you so much for including me in your nominations. Honored! 🙂
You know how highly I rate your creativity 🙂
🙄 …blushing!
Congrats on the award! FYI, the first movie in my alphabetized collection is A.I. Artificial Intelligence.
Nice. I’m a huge fan of Kubrick 🙂
Congrats Alex! 😀 Love a bit of Kafka, how are you liking The Trial?
It’s like nothing else I’ve ever read. Even his short stories are like nothing else https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/lines-of-the-day-themenrunningpast/
Congratulations ! so good, except N° 3, 7 and 9 ;
the Londoners are lucky bloggers !!
good weekend
Ha! Have a great one
Thanks Alex! I really like your blog too!
Mutual high-5 🙂
Congratulations and thank-you so much for the nomination! I’d be well up for a meet-up.
Cool. I’ll let you know about the details soon 🙂
Thanks for the nomination! I always enjoy reading your blog so I’m really honoured you mentioned my blog. I’m a bit broke at the moment so I don’t think I can afford to come to London for a while (just paid for two holidays for later this year and I’m feeling the lack of money already!).
No worries Lauren. Next time you do come to London let me know and maybe can meet up anyhow.
Thank you Alex! I am honored to receive this award from you.:)
Lots of Love & Hugz ❤
Thanks Patty. Keep up the great work 🙂
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Thanks for the follow Alex. Congratulations! Salads would be so plain without cucumbers😨
Kim
Non-negotiable haha.