Awards: Versatile Blogger

Posted on March 20, 2015 by alexraphael

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.

64 thoughts on “Awards: Versatile Blogger”

vinnieh on March 20, 2015 at 3:57 pm said:

Thanks for the kind words about my blog. Your facts were really interesting, a dozen football shirts wow.

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 1:59 am said:
  
  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…
  
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  - vinnieh on March 21, 2015 at 11:23 am said:
    
    You support Everton, so do I!
  - alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 12:28 pm said:
    
    You have excellent taste. What’s your email btw?
  - vinnieh on March 21, 2015 at 12:29 pm said:
    
    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.
  - alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 12:32 pm said:
    
    Just if you were interested in being part of the meet up. Have started to get some numbers.
  - vinnieh on March 21, 2015 at 12:33 pm said:
    
    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.
  - alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 12:34 pm said:
    
    No worries.
  - vinnieh on March 21, 2015 at 12:35 pm said:
    
    We’re still cool right, I hate disappointing people.
  - alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 12:38 pm said:
    
    Us Everton fans are always good.
  - vinnieh on March 21, 2015 at 12:39 pm said:
    
    Thanks, you’re a great blogging brother. And you’re a fan of the Blues, so that’s even better.
le0pard13 on March 20, 2015 at 3:58 pm said:

Congrats, Alex. Well deserved.

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 1:59 am said:
  
  Thanks. The blogersphere really is a wonderful place 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
  
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amandalyle1986 on March 20, 2015 at 4:27 pm said:

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 🙂

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:04 am said:
  
  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.
  
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V on March 20, 2015 at 4:31 pm said:

Congrats and thanks my friend! Some great blogs for me to check out here, too.

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- V on March 20, 2015 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  …Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state, then nearly fourteen billion years ago…
  Just kidding! I lurve ya really. Happy Friday! \o/
  
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  - alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:08 am said:
    
    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?
- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:05 am said:
  
  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.
  
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derrickjknight on March 20, 2015 at 4:32 pm said:

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

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:10 am said:
  
  I hope you get better soon 🙂
  
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  - derrickjknight on March 21, 2015 at 8:13 am said:
    
    Thanks Alex. It feels arthritic
emmakwall on March 20, 2015 at 4:35 pm said:

Congratulations again 🙂 and what fantastic answers. So nice to learn more about you.

I LOVE Jealous Guy by Roxy Music!!!!! Bryan Ferry – so cool!

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:12 am said:
  
  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?
  
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robbinsrealm on March 20, 2015 at 5:18 pm said:

Congratulations.

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:13 am said:
  
  Thanks. Have a fun weekend 🙂
  
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Molly Mortensen on March 20, 2015 at 6:34 pm said:

I love these things, because we get to learn a bit about our fellow bloggers. Cucumbers ruin a salad not make it!

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:20 am said:
  
  You really do find out a lot you wouldn’t otherwise know. What are your favourite dishes? Any other food you look to avoid?
  
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  - Molly Mortensen on March 21, 2015 at 2:23 am said:
    
    Haha I’m a fairly picky eater. I like pizza and cookies. 🙂
  - alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:30 am said:
    
    Sounds good to me 🙂
Cathy746books on March 20, 2015 at 6:37 pm said:

Thanks ao much for the shout out Alex. My stage debut was in a production of The Trial, it’s a great book!

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:21 am said:
  
  Imagine it must have been a great production. From what I’ve read so far it does lend itself way to a play.
  
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Tom on March 20, 2015 at 7:13 pm said:

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.

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:23 am said:
  
  Thanks dude. I do like to keep things fresh and exciting and leave readers unaware as to what to expect.
  
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ksbeth on March 20, 2015 at 7:16 pm said:

thanks so much, alex and i’ll be sure to check out the others i haven’t read yet ) beth

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:29 am said:
  
  You’re welcome. Hope you liked the description 🙂
  
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  - ksbeth on March 21, 2015 at 4:43 am said:
    
    Absolutely )
kainzow on March 20, 2015 at 11:03 pm said:

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. 🙂

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:25 am said:
  
  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/
  
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Christy Birmingham on March 20, 2015 at 11:23 pm said:

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

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:27 am said:
  
  Oh no! Oh well. No one’s perfect ha. Are you a big fan of the show?
  
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  - Christy Birmingham on March 21, 2015 at 5:41 pm said:
    
    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 🙂
  - alexraphael on March 22, 2015 at 12:29 am said:
    
    I do like The Big Bang Theory but reading is something special 🙂
  - Christy Birmingham on March 22, 2015 at 8:14 pm said:
    
    Agreed 🙂
marina kanavaki on March 20, 2015 at 11:38 pm said:

Congratulations on a very well deserved award, Alex and thank you so much for including me in your nominations. Honored! 🙂

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 2:28 am said:
  
  You know how highly I rate your creativity 🙂
  
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  - marina kanavaki on March 21, 2015 at 1:51 pm said:
    
    🙄 …blushing!
Wendell on March 21, 2015 at 3:13 am said:

Congrats on the award! FYI, the first movie in my alphabetized collection is A.I. Artificial Intelligence.

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 1:47 pm said:
  
  Nice. I’m a huge fan of Kubrick 🙂
  
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Anna (Film Grimoire) on March 21, 2015 at 4:56 am said:

Congrats Alex! 😀 Love a bit of Kafka, how are you liking The Trial?

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- alexraphael on March 21, 2015 at 1:50 pm said:
  
  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/
  
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MAG on March 21, 2015 at 6:59 pm said:

Congratulations ! so good, except N° 3, 7 and 9 ;
the Londoners are lucky bloggers !!
good weekend

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- alexraphael on March 22, 2015 at 12:33 am said:
  
  Ha! Have a great one
  
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Natasha on March 22, 2015 at 5:47 pm said:

Thanks Alex! I really like your blog too!

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- alexraphael on March 23, 2015 at 1:00 am said:
  
  Mutual high-5 🙂
  
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Abbi on March 23, 2015 at 12:32 am said:

Congratulations and thank-you so much for the nomination! I’d be well up for a meet-up.

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- alexraphael on March 23, 2015 at 1:00 am said:
  
  Cool. I’ll let you know about the details soon 🙂
  
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lauren on March 23, 2015 at 8:16 pm said:

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!).

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- alexraphael on March 31, 2015 at 4:28 pm said:
  
  No worries Lauren. Next time you do come to London let me know and maybe can meet up anyhow.
  
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Just Patty on March 31, 2015 at 12:16 pm said:

Thank you Alex! I am honored to receive this award from you.:)
Lots of Love & Hugz ❤

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- alexraphael on March 31, 2015 at 4:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks Patty. Keep up the great work 🙂
  
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff on April 8, 2015 at 3:06 pm said:

Thanks for the follow Alex. Congratulations! Salads would be so plain without cucumbers😨
Kim

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- alexraphael on April 8, 2015 at 6:33 pm said:
  
  Non-negotiable haha.
  
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