YAY! My First Blog Award: The Liebster Award

I am really excited to have my first blog award bestowed upon My Inspired Life with Fibromyalgia!  Thank you so much Dusana from Positive Fountain!   This Liebster Award is specifically given to Blogs that have fewer than 200 followers. 


The Liebster Award is a bit of a mystery.  I was unable to find out when or where it originated.  The word “Liebster” in German means:

• Sweetheart
• Beloved Person
• Darling

According to Positive Fountain, it also means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcome.  What a lovely and thoughtful award to be given!


Even though my searches to determine the source were unsuccessful, most of the posts I found mentioning it are fairly recent and the rules are clear.

Award Rules:

• Thank the Liebster Blog Award Presenter on Your Blog
• Link Back to the Blogger who Awarded You
• Copy and Paste the Blog Award on Your Blog
• Reveal your 11 Blog picks (I saw some that said 5, but the one I received said 11)
• Let your Choices know by posting on their Blog
• Post 11 Facts about yourself
• Answer the 11 questions the tagger has given you
• Give 11 questions for the people you tag
• Don’t tag the person who tagged you (No tag backs!)

So, I was trying to figure out how long this award has been around and I think it must be a relatively new award.  Math-wise, if each winner posts 5 – 11 new winners and they post 5-11 winners, then there should be billions of blogs with the award.  


I love the idea of paying forward this great gift.  So without further ado, let’s get to the question part!

11 Facts About Me:

1. I am a mom of 2 beautiful daughters
2. I am a wife of a great husband, just celebrated our 10th Anniversary
3. I have Fibromyalgia
4. I love reading and writing
5. My favorite television show is currently Drop Dead Diva.
6. I look for inspiration every day
7. My favorite sport is dance, and YES, I consider dance to be a sport.
8. My favorite quotes change daily, but I like the ones that are positive, uplifting, or funny.
9. My favorite moments in the day are when I learn something new or hear a new story that touches me.
10. I love music and especially like Broadway show tunes.
11. I believe that we are all handed situations in life to deal with that we can’t change, but we CAN control our attitude, our perspective, and our actions.

My Answers to Positive Fountain's Questions

1. How long have you been blogging?

I started the My Inspired Life with Fibromyalgia Blog on May 29, 2012. So, I’ve been blogging for less than a month.

2. What is your favorite book?

I have lots of favorite. My all time favorite is either Gone with the Wind or Les Miserables.

3. Who is your favorite author?

This is a tough one to answer, because I like so many books and appreciate so many authors. I guess if pressed, I would have to say I like Stephen King or Nora Roberts the best, depends on the day as to who would be my favorite!

4. Do you read a lot?

I love to read and read as much as possible.

5. What do you like watching on TV?

I enjoy watching light hearted comedies like Drop Dead Diva and The New Girl. I also like a few reality tv shows like Design Star, Project Runway, The Apprentice, America’s Next Top Model, and Bachelorette/Bachelor. And I like the teenage type shows including Pretty Little Liars, Bunheads, Make it or Break it, Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle and Switched at Birth. For more adult tv shows I like True Blood and Dexter.

6. Do you like cooking?

Not usually, sometimes I like baking treats or making casseroles.

7. What is your favorite meal?

I like any meal where my family is sitting down together and enjoying themselves.

8. Why did you start blogging?

I want to share my experiences with Fibromyalgia, help keep myself focused on positive inspirations, and find other great people to connect with.

9. Do you have a pet?

I have 4 dogs and 2 cats.

10. What is your hobby?

My hobby is digital scrapbooking and blogging.

11. Do you believe in the power of positive thinking?

Yes, positive thinking is an essential part of coping well in life in general, esepcially with Fibromyalgia.

My Questions For My Award Winners

1. How long have you been blogging? 
2. Why did you start Blogging?
3. Do you prefer reading or watching movies?
4. What is your favorite book? 
5. What is your favorite movie?
6.  What do you like watching on TV ? 
7. Do you like cooking?
8. What is your favorite meal? 
9. Do you have a pet?
10. What is your hobby?
11. What inspired you today?

My Choices for Liebster Award Winners

1.  Mammy Jane’s Place 
2.  Bright Days 
3.  Deb’s Fibromyalgia Blog
4.  Ditty Dots
5.  Evanescent Events
6. All My Favorite Things
7. Gina McKnight
8. Lara to the Sky
9. Lipgloss and Crayons
10. Mum of Three World
11. P.O.V.

Thank you again to Positive Fountain for this lovely award!