Thursday, January 27, 2011
Russell Ward
This week, I received a blogging award for In Search of a Life Less Ordinary.
I am now the proud recipient of The Versatile Blogger Award.
The award was given to me by the lovely Kim at Blog This (an Australian Bloggers network in which I recently featured). Kim also has her own rather delightful blog at Feather and Nest. So thank you, Kim, your support is much appreciated!
I am now the proud recipient of The Versatile Blogger Award.
The award was given to me by the lovely Kim at Blog This (an Australian Bloggers network in which I recently featured). Kim also has her own rather delightful blog at Feather and Nest. So thank you, Kim, your support is much appreciated!
In receiving The Versatile Blogger Award, I am told I must share seven interesting or unusual things about myself and recommend seven thoroughly readable and recently discovered blogs that are either creative, funny, clever, inspiring or all of the above (I'm only sharing my Top 3 blogs as I'm so bloody new to this blogging malarkey that I haven't yet read nearly enough material out there!).
Seven vaguely interesting things about me
1. I'm British, part Canadian, and recently Australian (there may also be a bit of Welsh and Irish in there somewhere). In other words, I'm a walking, talking advertisement for the Commonwealth.
2. I'm on the verge of filming for a US TV show with Sarah and Milo, recreating our journey from Canada to Australia (watch future posts for details of this extraordinary experience).
3. I faced a strong fear of heights in 2009 by trekking at high altitude in Nepal (crossing the Thorong La Pass in the Annapurna region at a maximum height of more than 5,500 metres above sea level - terrifying and exhilarating at the same time).
4. I once advised a Deputy Prime Minister of Canada on affairs of state (and thankfully she ignored me and Canada still includes Quebec).
5. I'm older than I look (feel free to guess).
6. I would like to have a book published by the time I reach 40 (and that's a clue to #5).
Three highly recommended blogs
1. Dear England, Love Canada - a wonderful collection of experiences from the perspective of a British expat living life in Montreal and the great white north. A brave, brave lady.
2. The Art of Lisa Riehl - if you've ever been to British Columbia, Lisa's work will almost certainly bring back strong memories of this beautiful place - an amazing artist and all round lovely person who should one day give me much of her artwork for free.
3. Vegemitevix - according to her blog, "a Kiwi expat in the UK licking the Vegemite off life's fingers" - and making me laugh along the way. All good stuff.
Enjoy reading about these folks. I'm now off to let them know about their awards. In the meantime, I'll leave my English and Aussie followers with this bit of cricketing humour...
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14 comments:
You so deserve it, Russell:) I'm intrigued about your filming adventures. How exciting. Can't wait o hear more about this.
As for your age, I'm guessing you're my age...38? If so, maybe we could race each other to the finish line of a written book. I'd love to write one too but hadn't set a date ...maybe this could be my challenge?? LOL
Love finding out the juicy details of people's lives....
Thanks Russell for the honour of receiving the Versatile Blogger award! Not sure if I'm quite as versatile as you though! Your blog is fantastic and you very much deserve it. And I love reading it, about your adventures in life...It sounds like you love life and have fun living it. My motto exactly!
@Kim - Thanks, Kim. I'll post more of the big claim to fame soon - once confirmed! You almost guessed correctly but not quite. Try lower, young lady! Okay, the race is on... this will be your challenge. You have two years so you'd better get going!
@Lisa - Hey Lisa, thanks for your lovely comments. Yes, my motto has come on in leaps and bounds - life is definitely a lot of fun and very interesting these days! Sarah says 'hi' and we 'might' see you soon based on the outcome of point #2 in my post above :)
That's awesome about the possible TV show! We're all on pins and needles to find out more! :) And congrats on getting the braces off. It's nice to know that you have one more thing to smile about.
Hey Sara, it is awesome indeed. We get confirmation later this week and I shall share more news then! And as for those braces... only for 12 months but it was a year of adult hell. Very pleased to have my shiny gnashers back :)
that TV show sounds really cool! I wish i can move to Australia (permanently)!
@Michelle - Hi! So where are you and are you able to move Down Under? It's pretty nice over here :)
Russell, i have been through your blog.. seems we are shipping to same slope... I am traveler, freelance writer.. blogger.. :)
@Colours of boulevard - Yes, it does indeed... hope you've had some success with the freelancing which is not the easiest or most lucrative thing to get into (as I've found). Interested to know more about your situation...
Congrats for the award russel, you deserved it. :D
I got interested in 7 things list about you especially at no.4. Did you really advised canada's prime minister? wow, i mean wow... hahaha, so you mean you also in politics? well, I enjoyed your blog and I will read again for updates from you. :D
@little_starladz - Thanks for the congrats! I did provide advice to the Canadian Deputy Prime Minister back in 2005-6 when I worked for the Canadian Govt (she was also the Minister for the Department I worked in) and I even had the joy of accompanying her at an international police conference in Calgary. Nice lady.
My cousin recommended this blog and she was totally right keep up the fantastic work!
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@Alex - Thanks so much for your kind comments and you are definitely welcome back here whenever you want! :)
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