(Note: This Saturday I have a fun book give-way happening and guest blog post by the author of “Birds Eye View” so make sure you pop by again on Nov 8th.)
It is with great “Fun honour” that I hereby accept this award given to me by the “Toronto Vintage Society“. Thank you dear TVS you are truly a wonderful and fun society that I LOVE being part of 🙂
Now upon receiving this “just for fun” blog award, I must now share seven random facts about myself and then share the love with other bloggers that inspire me.
Here we go!
Random Fact # 1:
My father was born in Germany and because of this I’m heavily involved in German Karneval.
What is German Karneval you ask? Well basically it’s like Mardi Gras but instead of just one day or week it runs for several months, November 11th till Rose Monday in March. In Germany it is celebrated in the Rhineland (several areas of Western Germany along the Middle and Lower Rhine) and is a time of much merriment (and lots and lots of parties). They even have Prince and Princess of Karneval (I was once a Princess,years ago)!
I also German danced in a Karneval group since the age of 6 and stopped after 16 years when I moved away from home (fun fact: my mom danced in a Karneval troupe as well and that is how she met my dad). Here is an example of the kind of dancing I did called “Garde Dancing”. This video is from Germany and this group is outstanding!
Random Fact # 2:
I’m not actually a blonde…natural Brunette. sssshhhhhh 🙂 I have been a Blonde for gosh…14 years I believe and I don’t think that will change anytime soon.
Random Fact # 3:
I can’t ride a bike without crashing into things. I’m like bambi on 2 wheels when I get on one. So I let my bike collect dust in our garage.
Random Fact # 4:
I have being watching the same Soap Opera “General Hospital” for around 20 years. I have very rarely ever missed an episode (thanks goodness for PVR) and have even gotten my husband a tiny bit into “my stories”.
Random Fact # 5:
I have a degree in Fashion Marketing from Ryerson University but I work as Marketing Coordinator at an IT company. Super far away from the fashion world (thank goodness for my vintage blog).
Random Fact # 6:
I own probably around 40 pairs of shoes and every week I wear the same ones. Why? I live in such a small apartment that my shoes are packed away nicely (to make room for other items) and it’s too much of a bother to search for what I want. One day they will have their time to shine…one day!
Random Fact # 7
I went thru a stage while in High School where I listened to nothing but the music of Metallica. Yes for about 5 mins of my life, this 1940s loving gal was obsessed with Heavy Metal.
And there you have it. I hope you enjoyed learning a few fun facts about dear old Liz of the Vintage Inn.
Onto the Other Blogger Nominations….
Now should blog awards not exactly be your favourite cup of tea (or if you’ve already received this one before and have no desire to post a “round two” of your own), fear not, you’re under zero obligation to play along. These kinds of posts are intended to be nothing but lighthearted fun, and should they not feel that way to you, by all means bow out of taking part in this one. I think blog awards are fun and a great way to find out a bit more about the blogs you adore but I understand not everyone loves them.
If though, you would like to take part, then all you have to is whip up a post of your own about receiving The Very Inspiring Blogger Award in which you link back to this post, share seven random facts about yourself, and bestow the award on folks whose sites you find to be a continual source of inspiration.
Have a wonderful day friends!
Liz
Interesting facts! I would wear my crown as Karneval Princess with pride. Five months is a loooong time to celebrate, longer than your legs, which need to be wearing all those shoes. It makes me sad that they are sitting in a dark closet. Exit light, enter night.
hehehehe that was a hilarious comment 🙂 lol! We Germans know how to party!
You’re so lucky to have been able to take part in Karneval festivities throughout your life! If you total up all my ancestry, I’m more than half German and have long wanted to celebrate and dance at a Karneval myself, but alas there was never any such events where I lived (when I was young at least, or these days). Hopefully one day!
♥ Jessica
I’m so excited that you know ABOUT karneval! So many people just go “Huh?”. yay!! Well if happen to ever visit Edmonton they have a very large karneval group there, that put on some great parties. My parents are actually on the main page, first image you see (they are on the right (my mom is in red). http://www.blauenfunken-edmonton.com/
It always makes me feel better to hear of someone else who has trouble with bikes! It took me until about 6 years ago to learn to ride one at all, and I was very pleased with myself and ready to take off looking classic and stylish. My husband bought me a bike, and I tried to practise, but we live in such a hilly area and I kept getting swooped by magpies! I hold out hope (as does my husband, who loves to ride) that one day I will get there, but perhaps it is not meant to be!
Thanks for nominating me! I’ll have to think of some interesting facts to share 🙂
I think that some people are just not meant to ride bikes 🙂 and thank you for sharing your story, I have this vision of you getting attacked by Magpies in my head now lol 🙂
No problem on the nomination, I love your blog! Cannot wait to read about your interesting facts 🙂
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