Friday, January 11, 2008

"But what will I WEAR?"

I've been nominated for the Canadian Blog Awards in the category "Best Personal Blog". This startled me. It made me uneasy for some reason - I felt pressure. At first I was so nervous I thought, "This will no doubt result in a flurry of non-posting", but then I realised that, historically, I can't shut up. So I'm sure things will be fine.

I don't know if there's voting involved.... is there? But if there is, well I guess I wouldn't mind if you guys went over and voted for me. Just if you've got the time, only if you're not too busy. When I win my fabulous gem-studded prize I will give a very gracious acceptance speech. And I'll offer pie to all those who live close enough to come get some.

PS: Thanks for nominating me, Dave. You're so supportive....seriously. Ever since I was 12 and won a red velcro wallet in the Toronto Sun poetry contest, for which you entered my stirring "Raccoon" piece. Win or not, I owe you some pie.

15 comments:

Jo said...

Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic, a well deserved nomination!

Dave Hingsburger said...

Ok, Shannon, you don't just DON"T promise a fat guy pie and not expect to be taken up on it. It'll have to be sugar free as I'm diabetic but I'm sure you can knit one of those. We'll be out in Feb and stopping up Campbell River way ... so get baking. I remember your poem well and I remember you winning the prize. I also remember that for a little kid you dressed with a real flair for fashion - do you still?

Dave Hingsburger said...

Oh, and yes, there will be voting so get everyone over to vote. I'm not sure when it starts but nominations end today, maybe you can give people the url for where to go to vote, I don't know how to do that.

Gena said...

That's awesome! Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

Congrats and good luck! I'll put in my vote if I can.

Tabatha said...

CONGRATULATIONS! Go Shannon!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! That's fab!!

Can Yanks vote, too?

Anonymous said...

PS. I nominate your belly-dancing outfit for your acceptance speech attire.

Jenny said...

I'll vote for you for sure!! You must get your acceptance speech in order!! I think belly dancing attire would be divine!

knititch said...

that is great, shannon. and your blog is such a fun read. one really gets to know you even more so, as i know your and your daughter's handwriting.

Stace' said...

Yes, wear the belly-dancing outfit along with the new boots.

Gurrrrl...

You will be so hip!!!!

Olga said...

Congrats!I will vote for you if us 'fir-a-ners' are allowed too!

KB said...

Yahoo Shan!
Post the spot where we go so that we can all vote!!
Cheers!
Karen

Anonymous said...

I want to hear the Raccoon poem now :)