Gifts

Almost every day I am encountering a new face or page here in blogland and I am so touched that more and more like-minded people are stumbling over to Hearthwitch Cottage by chance, and sticking around to see what is happening. I know, I know...not much of late...but it is half-term so hopefully - hopefully - I will be here a with a little bit more regularity.

It is, however, with great cheer and gratitude that today I post of the wonderful gift of knowing that someone has read my humble little musings....and acknowledged them with a fantabulous award - or three!

Aine over at The Deepest Well and Aelwyn down at Hedgewitch Hollow (both beautifully named ladies with absolutely stunning blogs) have been kind enough to bestow these three thoughtful awards...

With these awards comes the challenge to list 7 things about oneself that other bloggers may not yet know.

Here goes...

1. I teach English to secondary school children (aged 11-18).

And, oh, I wish it was with a proper blackboard and chalk!

Doris Day in 'Teacher's Pet'

2. I love dystopian literature and film

(helps me feel marginally better about the world we live in today)

3. Currently, I can't get this off my record player...

Find them here...This is the Kit and watch their awesomeness on video here.

4. I have travelled all over the world but my favourite trip was when I journeyed through China, Mongolia and Siberia by train and stayed in a ger in the Mongolian desert.

(I'm getting itchy feet as we speak)

5. Over the years I have had several tattoos and piercings, which surprises a lot of people because I don't think I look the type!

6. I love drawing, but I haven't done any for a long time...this is starting to make me a little sad.

7. I am a currently a bit obsessed with cookery programmes, espeically Masterchef. In fact, B and I are going to the Masterchef Live Show in London next month, just to revel in our culinary geekiness!

The rules that came with these awards were...to link back to the bloggers who nominated me....Check.

To list 7 things about myself that other bloggers may not yet know....Check.

Pass these awards along to 15 other bloggers.... Hmmm. The way I feel about this is that I cannot possibly choose 15 blogs. I love following and reading the blogs that I follow and read because I think they are all stylish, versatile and lovely! So if you are reading this, please feel free to take these awards as directed to you and take part in the fun bit...sharing lots of cool facts about yourself with us all.

Blessings. 

A ray of sunshine

...broke through a foggy day this evening. 

Back-to-back lessons, meetings and training have all left me feeling a bit dazed and very sleepsie over the past few days. Tis always the way at the start of a new school term.

And then something wonderful arrived on the doorstep to Hearthwitch Cottage...

The first of two lovely awards today! How blessed I do feel.

A new friend has sent this my way, which is always very exciting!

So heartfelt thanks go to Louise at Loopy's Thoughts. Do go and pay her a visit if you haven't already.

There are so many wonderful blogs out there that I have grown to love over the past few months so I am sharing this with all of you. Feel free to take and pass along!

Blessings.

Life is good...

I was delighted to find that I'd been given this beautiful award by Crystal Rainbow over at Sparkle and Shine today - what a lovely surprise! And a fantastic idea to help us all get to know one another in an interesting way.  Life truly is good.   

So thank you, Crystal, and here are my answers to your thoughtful questions...

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1. What would you perfect day consist of?

Waking up to the sunshine pouring through my windows, breakfast in my pjs with B and the papers or a good book, followed by a long walk, a big family dinner and finished off with cuddles and a bottle of wine on the sofa. Bliss. 

2. How would you describe yourself if you were an item of clothing?

A little pair of ballerina pumps - small and dainty. 

3. What hobbies are you currently working on?

Writing, photography, reading, needle crafts, cooking and a bit of knitting.

4. Walking in the woods in wellies or bare foot on the beach?

Oooh, tough one - both are favourites. Bare foot on the beach - I love feeling the sea and sand between my toes.

5. Have you ever hugged or sang to a tree?

Hugged and spoken to all the time. I think I sing like a crow, so I'd be worried about offending the poor tree!

6. Growing your own veggies or nipping to the supermarket?

Growing my own veggies. Sadly my 'garden' is tiny and mostly in containers so that is limited, but one day I am determined to have enough space to grow everything myself. 

7. Have you found anyone exciting in your family tree?

No-one 'famous' that I'm aware of, but I think discovering your roots is always exciting.

8. Slap up meal in a posh restaurant or fish 'n' chips from the wrapper?

A bit of both for balance. 

9. Which element do you most resonate with, Earth, Air, Fire or water?

I'm a real Earth girl but I work with Fire a lot also. 

10. Do you believe in fairies?

Oh yes. 

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My own nominees for this award are...

Faerwillow at ~serendipity~

Anna at Annabel's House

Willow at Wandering in the Woods

Mother Moon at Mother Moon's Message

Liz at Lizzie's Logic

...and here are my questions to them...

1. What is the most memorable dream you have ever had?

2. Do you have a 'spirit' or totem animal or an animal you feel particularly connected with?

3. If you could go on any journey tomorrow, where would you end up?

4. A cozy winter's eve by the hearth or a warm summer's day by the sea?

5. If you could conquer one fear, what would it be?

6. What is your favourite poem?

7. What are your most frequently used herbs and what do you use them for?

8. Savoury snacks or sweet puddings?

9. What is one thing you wish to achieve this year?

10. What would your perfect day consist of?
(I loved this question, so I have pinched it!)

Blessings.