Desert Diva has been an online friend at the start of my blogging foray. Even if we live across the world from each other, we still managed to connect with each others in a way that is wonderful. I have been with her through her summer sojourns, her pains and happy moments, her happy (and some not-so-happy in between) moments with her dog (I remember when Cali ate those chocolates) and I have so admired her beautiful photos.

Did I say we are both special education teachers? Well, we are.

She and I both have exciting and challenging work that is different from admin jobs in the work force.

Anyway, I was quite surprised when Desert Diva gave me an award and I was touched by her words:

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It’s difficult to read and choose five “creative” blogs. Like Killlshandra, I’m going to choose one - even though I could easily recommend several. However, I think I’m going to send this award “across the ocean” to Julie at Teacher Julie. Julie is a special education teacher in the Philippines. (We have this is common since I was a former special education teacher.) Even though she works long hours, she still has time to nurture and support her family, as well as explore her creative side. She blogs about special education topics, her life, and photography.

~o0o~

Thank you Desert Diva from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

Thanks Mitch for this award, the Kind Blogger Award.

Whatever this Kind Blogger Award means, I am sure this is special.

Kind? Hmmm… Let me count the ways.

Please do not misinterpret that I am not. Kind, that is. I even blogged about the World Kindness Day almost two years ago when i was new at blogging.

I mean, I am kind to people depending upon the circumstances. You need help finding professionals who can help you children who has developmental problems? I would be kind to you.

You need a shoulder to cry on? I am here.

A sounding board who will listen to your woes? I am still here.

But if you have reached your credit card limit, well, that is another story, I may not be able to help you get out of that blind spot

Thanks Rachel, one of the sweetest blogger and real-life friend this side of the blogosphere, for giving me another award, this time a Brillante Weblog Premyo award.

Getting an award(s) is such a happy experience especially if these came from well-meaning friends. For me, these awards are not just fillers in between posts especially to those blogs that generate income. For me, giving one as well as receiving one are both fulfilling and makes one feel appreciated.

Yes, these so-called awards may be just a virtual thing, not unlike real gifts like a bottle of perfume, a book, a pair of Dansko, or personalized thingamajigs, but these are still worth writing a post about as a way of saying “Thanks”.

Mitch thinks I am a Kick-Ass Blogger so she gave me this award. Thanks, kabayan

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Do you know any bloggers that kick ass?

Maybe they’ve got incredible, original content. Or they’re overflowing with creativity. Is it someone that helps you become a better blogger? Or a bloggy friend you know you can count on? Or maybe it’s someone who simply inspires you to be a better person… or someone else who sends you to the floor, laughing your ass off.

Whatever the reason may be, I’m sure you know at least a couple of bloggers that kick ass. Well… why not tell ‘em so?

LOVE ON ‘EM

• Choose 5 bloggers that you feel are “Kick Ass Bloggers”
• Let ‘em know in your post or via email, twitter or blog comments that they’ve received an award
• Share the love and link back to both the person who awarded you and back to www.mammadawg.com
• Hop on back to the Kick Ass Blogger Club HQ to sign Mr. Linky then pass it on!

Rachel gave me a You Light Up My Life Award many moons ago.

Mousey gave me an award too, a few days ago. And guess what? Maiylah did too! As well as Desert Diva

Thanks to you. I would like to give these awards to the wonderful friends that I had the pleasure of knowing, through their blogs and through a wonderful bond we have: being MOTHERS.

Cess, Chateau, Cookie, Feng, Lynn, Wenchie.

Thanks, for the wonderful picnic we had. Thank you for the laughter and the snippets of wisdom. Till the next happening in June.

Rachel, I hope you can come next time

The following are awards given by blogger friends. They are one of the reasons why blogging more fun. Thank you to all of you, from the bottom of my heart.

5 Star blog award from Rachel:

Peace award from Elaine AKA Napaboaniya:

Another 5 Star Award, this time from Emmyrose:

Cool Mom, Sexy and Beautiful Blogger awards from Mary:

Thank you very much. Now it is my turn to give these awards to the following (some are newfound) blogging friends:

Weng, Thess, Kat, Kiky, Rebecca, She, MegaMom, KittyMama, Bing, JC, Manilenya