Sunshine Blogger Award

I can't believe how long it's been since I last did a blog post! I am for sure going to make it a goal for 2018 to get myself back to blogging again. I know some of you are eye-rolling at me bringing back the ramblings but I'm here to stay HUNS.
I also now have a Vlogging channel for even more ramblings which you can find here.
The reason I came on here today was because yesterday I was nominated by two people for the Sunshine Blogger award which is so dope!!! I was nominated by the beautiful Louise Wilkinson, you can find her blog post here. I was also nominated by my lovely friend Jess Packman and you can find her post here.
I am so grateful that they thought I would be a good nomination, I love knowing that people appreciate my writing, my vlogs, my blogs etc. I've always been very creative and being a creative person you receive a lot of knock-backs so when you get to hear good things it's always extremely uplifting!

Without further ado I am going to answer a set of the questions I was sent...

1. What is your favourite thing to blog about?

I love to blog about my travels. Travelling is so good for the soul and I am always at my happiest when I'm travelling. I love writing about the places I have visited because most of the time when I go travelling I look at other people's Instagrams & Blog posts to find any recommendations (especially for food places).

2. If you could be any celebrity for a day who would it be and why?

I would love to step into the shoes of Shonda Rhimes for a day. She is a huge inspiration to me, she has wrote so many incredible things including some of my favourite series 'Greys Anatomy' and 'How To Get Away With Murder'. I would love to see all the behind the scenes stuff.

3. What is your favourite film to watch?

My favourite film is A little bit of heaven- Kate Hudson is up there with one of my favourite actors EVER. Although the film is pretty sad it's actually strangely a feel good film, she plays the character Marley in such a wonderful way that you just want to be her free-spirited self.

4. Describe 3 things which would make a day perfect?

Good food (obviously), sunshine because it makes every day better and good company- you can't beat those people in your life that make you laugh until your belly aches.

5. If you could do one thing to change the world what would it be?

I would ensure everybody had a clean, comfortable home. It breaks my heart that there are people all over the world sleeping so uncomfortably and children living in environments so filthy that it can potentially cause death.

6. What is your favourite social media outlet and why?

I have a love/hate relationship with Instagram. Some days it makes me feel crap about myself but I have found a ton of women on there that are incredibly empowering and I LOVE hearing their stories.

7. What made you write your first blog post?

I was initially going to use this blog to post my writing pieces on and then I used it to share advice because a few people had asked about my fitness journey and then it became about a variety of things.

8. What is one thing you want to achieve in 2018?

I want to leave hospitality. I quit my job at the end of 2017 as part of management in a restaurant because it was something I got caught up in, I love the people I get to work with but acting is something I want to pursue and I have done one project this year already and I have auditions so I hope if I keep pushing some good will come of it!

9. Name your favourite youtuber and why?

I can't just name one! I love Zoella's day in the life videos which is especially why I love her Vlogmas. The way her, her close friends and family celebrate occasions is just lovely, they really value each other and I think that's important. I also love Elle Darby SO much. She is so down to earth and she's bloody hilarious.

10. What is your favourite animal?

It's a tough one. I have my cat Kovu and although he's a little shit he is so beautiful and he comes and sits with me quietly like a little furry pal. However, I went to Thailand this year and spent a day with Elephants and I just think they are magnificent.

11. If you could change one thing in your life what would it be?

I would have pursued my dreams much sooner and stopped listening to others. You know you better than anyone.

The Sunshine Blogger Award is such a good idea to spread positivity amongst the blogging community and to share the amazing work of people just starting out. We all deserve a platform to share our voices and they all deserve to be heard. The Sunshine Blogger award is awarded to people that are ‘inspirational through their positivity and creativity in the blogging community’. Thank you Louise & Jess for nominating me.

If you have been nominated by me, please follow the rules below:

1. Say thank you in your blog post to the blogger who has nominated you, and link back to their blog.
2. Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you.
3. Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
4. List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog.

The people I nominate are some amazing women and here are their Instagrams:

@sophfarsogood
@katykookaboro
@charlottedoddx
@theduchjess
@thelayoverlife
@aliceandpeanutbutter
@caitmeredith
@lilandlife
@lifethroughemseyes
@nickichanlam
@jessgearyx

And my questions are:

1) If you could say one thing to your younger self, what would it be?
2) If you could vote anyone to be President who would it be?
3) What is your favourite book & why?
4) What is it that made you start your blog?
5) If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
6) Name a place you would love to travel to and why
7) Name an experience that has really empowered you
8) Your favourite brunch spot and what do you order? (I love food, sorry)
9) 3 things that help you to relax
10) A song that makes you want to dance round in your pants
11) 3 TV series you would encourage anyone and their dog to watch


Tag me so I can read all of your blog posts!
Happy sunshine day!
H x