I'd like to thank the academy....

Actually, I'd like to thank my blog-brother Kyle at Out Left for naming me as a recipient of the Kreativ Blogger award - which apparently honors those of us who:

a.  Are creative enough not to be alarmed by unusual word construction (Kre-a-tiv)
b. Blog.

And based on the actual design of the award itself, I suspect that there may also be language having do to with things that are craft-y, quilt-y or indicative of some type of Holly Hobbie-esque embrace of American country-cute ephemera.

But we won't think about that as such things make us cry.

But I digress.  And I make shit up.  Which may be why I have been awarded this lovely Jo-Ann Fabrics "Gingham Princess" award.

Oh.

wait... sorry.

Seriously, it's always a delight to find that someone actually finds value in something you create - whether it's sharing your own bizarre worldview or just trying to put a smile on someone's face.

So - with great recognition comes certain duties and we shall tarry no longer.  As a recipient, I am honor-bound to:

• Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
  Thank you, Kyle - I still can't believe anyone could possibly be interested in the goofy, random crap I post here.  But when recognition comes from someone that you yourself enjoy reading every day, it makes it very special indeed.  I am very grateful.  :)
  
• Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
  Mission accomplished
  
• Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
  You can find the charming Kyle way the heck up in the north woods of New England - or here, at his blog.
  
• Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.

1. I am an atypical Virgo.  Without Brian's influence, I might end up on one of those TV shows where people come and tell you how cluttered your nasty home is.
   
2. I am insanely afraid of heights.  Like, vomiting insane.  Even if I'm not the one up high. 
   
   I nearly puked my way through the movie "Cliffhanger" but that might have had more to do with Sylvester Stallone being in it.
   
3. I am a fabulous cook.
   
4. I wanted to grow up and be a famous cartoonist.  I used to cartoon all the time but let real life separate me from my passion.
   
5. I once accidentally made a honking/donkey noise at Whoopi Goldberg at the ABC store in New York City.
   
6. I dislike the corporate world, but stay in it because I'm really, really good at it.
   
7. I really, really, really love my life.