Versatile Blogger Award – Seven Confessions

So, wait, what? Brazen Mummy Writes has won an award? Says who?!

Ha ha, I know, I know. Month one – what are the chances.  It’s called the Versatile Blogger Award – twit twoo. There’s no actual trophy, but I get to show off my badge. (Although I may have made that myself…)

And, hang on. Brazen Mummy is going to confess seven embarrassing things about herself? Crikey. Fetch the thermometer, what’s wrong with this woman…

What’s it All About?

I was kindly awarded the Versatile Blogger Award by the lovely Nikki Blissett, who blogs on her website:

https://digitalbutterfly.life/

The award is given to bloggers by other bloggers, like a glorious Mexican wave of appreciation for their work. Nikki is a mental health blogger, and whilst I haven’t suffered any mental health issues myself (other than the usual writing anxiety and random paranoias about impostor syndrome which I’ve blogged about), her honest writing style is a beautiful thing. (And you need to check out the adorable comments from her mum – they’ll melt your heart like a mug of hot chocolate)

Fear of Missing Out?

Nikki’s blog hooked me from the start, so I had to sign up, in true FOMO style. (Subscribing to someone’s blog makes them feel all warm and fuzzy – feel free to add your email address to mine and Nikki’s subscribe boxes, to make our days too!)

So thank you Nikki for your contribution to the blogging world and your generous nomination. You’re a star.

I’ll add the rules of the award below for those of you who love a list, but now on with the juicy bit. I need to tell Nikki 7 things about myself – stuff she couldn’t work out from my About Me page. So I’ve decided to spice it up a bit, and make them “confessions” – because you know I can’t resist a bit of brazen.

And if you fancy it, you can add some confessions of your own in the comments box below, because I’d love to hear more about you too.

Right then, enough of the jibber-jabber. Here goes…

Versatile Blogger Award – Confession #1

I bought a running buggy three months ago. And…err…I still haven’t been running with it. (Or without it!)

Oops.

But I’m pretty sure that just owning one makes you a whole lot fitter. That’s got to be right?

In my defence, we did use it for the first time last weekend, although no actual running was involved. And I think Little B will fit into it until he’s 4 or 5, so no rush..! In the meantime it’s massively getting in the way and collecting dust, but hey, the intention was there. Ish. And here’s a lovely pic of our walk:

Versatile Blogger Award – Confession #2

My favourite film is The Best Little Wh*rehouse in Texas, with Dolly Parton. Honestly, you have GOT to see this. And in the words of Dolly herself “there’s nothing dirty going on.” (Well, not much…)

It’s hilarious, full of dancing kick-ass ladies, with a love story that will nearly break your heart (think Dolly, hanging around in her frilly undies singing I Will Always Love You better than Whitney. Good, huh).

But I won’t ruin all of the fun. Here’s a little YouTube clip for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejGUyJSjGGI

Versatile Blogger Award – Confession #3

My second favourite film is The Sound of Music. Ooh, which is more embarrassing. They couldn’t be more different in terms of theme (nuns dancing in habits vs ladies of the night dancing in…well, not a lot), but they’re both musicals, and you can’t beat a bit of cheese.

Come on, who doesn’t love cute little kids dressed in curtains singing about kittens.

Anyone?!

Versatile Blogger Award – Confession #4

I got my first grey hair when I was 21. I thought I was going blonde. I was not. Hair dye is my friend.

Versatile Blogger Award – Confession #5

When I got pregnant with Little B, instinct told me  he was a boy. But when I saw his angelic looking head on the scan photo, I was convinced he must be a girl.

Far. Too. Pretty.

Then my friends and I did the ring test to confirm. Yup, definite girl.

So he looks like a chick. Shh, don’t tell him.

Versatile Blogger Award – Confession #6

I’d kill for a bargain. You may catch me sniffing around charity shops or ransacking car boot sales and flea markets. It’s amazing what you can find for 50p. Most of the time I don’t need it.

But it was only 50p!

Versatile Blogger Award – Confession #7

Real life gets in my way. I’d rather be reading a book – or trying to write one. Because all this adulting? Bleurgh. It’s too much like hard work!

So that’s me. How about you guys – did you come up with any yet? Don’t worry, you’ve got a bit more time to wrack your brains, because next we need to talk rules. Here’s what the award is all about:

Versatile Blogger – Award Rules and Information

• If you are nominated, you’ve been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award
• Thank the person who gave you the award
• Include a link to their blog
• Select 15 blogs/bloggers that you’ve recently discovered or follow regularly
• Nominate those 15 bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award
• Tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself (they don’t have to be confessions!)

Without any further faff, let me nominate my 15 lovelies. If you’re on the list – congrats, you’re all winners! So no squabbling. Readers, if you get chance to check out any of these blogs, please go for it. Hopefully they’ll inspire you too:

More Versatile Bloggers

Josie – Me, Them and The Others –  https://methemandtheothers.com

Debbie – Mum’s The Boss –  https://www.mumstheboss.co.uk

Emma Reed –  https://emmareed.net/

Deborah – Super Busy Mum –  https://superbusymum.net

Morton S Gray – https://mortonsgray.com

Jenny Kane – https://jennykane.co.uk

Tanya – Pencils and Popcans – http://pencilsandpopcans.com/

Jess – Wry Mummy –  http://wrymummy.com/

Nikki – Stressy Mummy –  https://stressymummy.com/

Claire Kirby – Love Life and Dirty Dishes – https://lifeloveanddirtydishes.com/

Katie – Knocking on Forty’s Door – https://knockingonfortysdoor.wordpress.com

Vanessa – Navigating Life With LMS – https://www.navigatinglifewithlms.com/

Mother Perry – Mother of All That is Perry – https://motherofallthatisperry.wordpress.com

Kate – Confessions of a New Mummy – http://www.confessionsofanewmummy.co.uk/?m=1

Emma – Dirt Diggers and Dinosaurs – https://dirtdiggersanddinosaurs.com/about/

Over to You!

So come on everyone, let’s hear your thoughts. Should Brazen Mummy stop making silly badges? Have you got a secret love for Dolly Parton in a negligee? Or do you have a confession/favourite film/hair dye tip of your own you’d like to share? Don’t be shy – scroll down and add your comments in the box…xx

Give Me More!

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