Hello, dear readers! I am still alive. I am barely hanging by a thread, but I am alive and this blog still thriving! I am currently in the middle of Spring semester and my courses rely heavily on essay writing and group work. Trust me, it is as boring (and stressful) as it sounds.😴 Since I don’t have a lot of spare time, I was looking for a blog post idea that wouldn’t take hours to write… then I stumbled upon this gem💎 My creativity is nonexistent right now, so I want to thank blogger Pooja for sharing this tag with me! If you aren’t familiar with her blog, I highly suggest that you check out her creative musings on her blog, Lifesfinewhine!
Rules for Award:
- Thank the person who nominated you.
- Answer the blogger’s questions.
- Nominate other bloggers.
Questions I was asked:
1. What country do you live in? I live in Canada! 🇨🇦
Mountains in Banff, Alberta
2. Favourite book? This is a tough question. I don’t really read fiction books, so a lot of the books I read are snore-worthy, self-help books. 😂
3. How do you spend your time during lockdown? During the first month of lockdown, I wasted most of my time doing unproductive things. Then school started near the end of April, which forced me to get my shit together. Now I am drowning in a pile of writing assignments which doesn’t seem to end. It is insane how quickly time flies, especially since this semester is less than 8 weeks long!
Study breaks with my kitty ❤
4. Have you tried cooking a new dish because of lockdown? When I am not busy with school, I am busy trying popular recipes that have been floating around the internet, such as whipped Dalgona coffee. Dalgona coffee is amazing, and you really need to try it. I used to think that instant coffee was yucky, but I assure you that it is not! Dalgona coffee is as divine as a fancy coffee drink from a coffee shop. Yes, it’s up there with the Starbucks Gods! ☕😍
Photo Credit + Coffee recipe: https://www.instagram.com/bbcfood/
5.Early riser or Night owl? I wish I was an early bird but I am a night owl!🦉 Given the option, I prefer night shifts over day shifts. Afternoon shifts aren’t bad but night shifts are the best! 😴🌙
6. Holiday dream destination? Cherry blossom festival in Japan! 🌸🌸🌸
7. Favourite food? My Oma’s German cakes! While we’re at it, let’s take a trip around the world! LOL✈🌎 I wrote about my Oma’s desserts in an older blog post which you can read about here.
8. Instagram or Twitter? Neither?! I don’t like social media since it’s junk food for my mental health, and my mental health is SO delicate these days. I bet some of you are wondering if I have an Instagram or Twitter account. Yes, I do. My Twitter account is private which I seldom use for product reviews.
My Instagram account is @serene_hilz but I rarely update my account. Honestly, I am not a fan of social media right now. Feel free to follow me – my account is public but that may change in the future!
9. Favorite cartoon as a child? Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob SquarePants!
10. What do you prefer on a Saturday night? Netflix or Partying? Neither?! I prefer to play video games on a Saturday night or catch up on homework that I may have neglected during the week. I usually let my homework pile up on weekdays and attack it on weekends. Yeah, I am weird and I know I fit the stereotype of an extreme introvert. Don’t judge me until you try it!
My Nominees:
QUESTIONS FOR THE NOMINEES:
- Overall, how are you handling the quarantine?
- Have you violated any of the restrictions? If yes, what rule(s) did you break?
- What viral recipes have you tried during the lockdown?
- What activities have you missed the most during quarantine?
- Do you wear a mask when you leave the house?
- Are you an essential worker? If yes, what is your job title?
- How do you exercise during the lockdown?
- Have you subscribed to any new subscription services since the lockdown started?
- What did/does your daily schedule look like before the pandemic started?
- Do you think that the pandemic is getting better or worse?
And….GO!! There is no pressure to respond to this nomination. I am curious to know what your answers are if you decide to participate! Whether or not you were nominated, you are still welcome to join in on the fun!
Congrats
Oh my god Hilary it’s been sooo long since I’ve read one of your posts
Where have you been?
How are you doing?
Hope you’re safe
Really missed your blog posts
Hi Mohamad! As always, you are the first one to comment.😄 In my blog post, I briefly mentioned that I am in school right now (spring semester), but I didn’t really go into detail about what that entails. To answer your questions:
1. I am at home most days, due to the quarantine.
2. I am currently taking online classes right now, and these courses are mandatory for my program. Most days, I have 6-7 hr zoom meetings, group projects, and lots of essays to write.
We are healthy and doing everything we can to stay safe during the pandemic. Thank you for stopping by today! If you have any more questions, please let me know and I will do my best to answer them. 😊🤗
Thank you very much dear
Glad that you are doing good
I too attended some online classes but right now our ministry of education has decided to postpone the scholastic year
It’s quite frustrating
That does sound frustrating! ☹️Hopefully things are somewhat back to normal by September. I can’t imagine prolonging this quarantine any longer. As they say, life must go on….
I really missed you Hilary!!!
Congratulations❤❤❤❤
I can feel the love! ❤ Thank you for thinking of me and stopping by today! ❤ Honestly, I really missed blogging and had forgotten how much fun writing is when it isn’t for a grade! ❤
Awesome!!
Hope you’re doing good
Great Tag!
Thank you so much, Sheree! 😊💕
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I’d love to visit the cherry blossom festival, too!!
I was fortunate to travel to Asia in 2018 but I haven’t been to Japan yet. Japan has been on my bucket list for years. I really want to visit Japan one day, preferably during the Cherry blossom festival which I believe takes place in April? From the photos I’ve seen, it looks so pretty! 🌸🌸🌸
That is a new award 😻 Congratulations Hilary! welcome back to Blogging 🤗 Enjoyed reading your answers and glad to know more about you. And congrats to the nominees as well! ✨
Thank you, Simon! Yes, it is a different award this time! 🙌 I was going to nominate 10 people like I usually do but noticed others were nominating 5 people. You are welcome to join in on this tag if you would like to! 😊✨
I would love to if time permits.😉 Thank you so much for offering. If you don’t mind I’m glad to try. But I just need time.🤗
No worries at all! Personally, I don’t like how nominations are limited to a small handful of bloggers. I would nominate everyone but then I figure nobody would want to do the tag, kinda like reverse psychology. There’s no time limits – my only request is to let me know once you’ve done the tag so I can read your answers! 🙂Thanks for stopping by today. Always a pleasure talking to you, Simon! 😊💕
I’ll be glad to answer your interesting questions Hilary. I’ll let you know once I’m done with that 🤗 It’s always nice talking to you too! ☺️ have a wonderful day ✨💐
Loved reading this and hearing what you’ve been up to! ✨ The cherry blossom festival in Japan would be amazing to visit! 🌸 best of luck with your courses, take care 💕
Somehow I missed your comment. This happens more often that I would like to admit…I read comments but forget to answer! 🤦♀️ Ty, Term 7 just ended so I have one semester left in Fall 2020.
Congratulations Hilary! This is a nice tag and thanks so much for nominating me for this one! Nice to see you back again too. Have a wonderful day!😃😺🌞
Hi Steve! If you haven’t done this tag yet, I highly recommend it! I nominated you because I thought you might be interested, but there is no pressure! 😊🌺
Honestly, I had a lot of fun answering the questions. I needed to post something before the end of the month so this tag was perfect, and very appropriate considering what we are currently dealing with. Did you hear that malls, parks, zoos, and beaches are reopening? I’m not sure if I’m ready to venture into the “real world” quite yet…
So glad you decided to do this tag! I love your kitty- it’s so cute! I loved/still love Spongebob- it’s so fun.
Oh and thanks for the shoutout and good luck with your semester! I find papers and group work to be the most difficult part of university so I get your struggle. But you’ll get through it and it will be so worth it!
I’ve nominated you for the 10 Favourite Feelings Tag and it would be awesome if you accepted the nomination. However, I know you’re super busy at the moment so I totally understand if you don’t. https://lifesfinewhine.com/2020/05/27/10-of-my-favourite-feelings-tag/
Hi Pooja! I made a note on my phone to complete the 10 favorite feelings tag! Tbh I was going to complete it for Monday, but ended up writing a different blog. This one is next on my list to complete! Thanks for the link!✌️💕
No worries take as much time as you need!
Thanks for the nomination, I will get it to it soon!
Not to add additional stress or anything! 😅 When you are done please let me know – I’m curious to know what your answers are. 🙌
haha for sure will do. always connected on telegram anyway😊
That is true! 😇
That’s awesome that you live in Canada! I love traveling to Canada, and Banff is one of my favorite places in the the world – it’s absolutely beautiful. What are you currently studying in school?
Also, I feel the same way about social media – I actually made it a New Year’s Resolution to detox from it altogether – and of course, I picked an interesting year to do it, with the whole pandemic situation making it difficult to connect with people in person.
Anyway, I’m so glad I discovered your blog! I’m already a fan 🙂
– Katie
Hello, I am new to wordpress and subscribed to your blog. How would someone get tagged in something like this? I loved this post and think it is a great idea.
Thank you for commenting and subscribing to this blog – that really means a lot to me! 😊💕
I am happy that you joined the WP community and I hope that you enjoy your time here. I would be happy to nominate you the next time I post one of these tags/awards. Thank you for reaching out to me! 🌺
I would appreciate that, thank you!
What a great idea for a tag! It’s great this has helped you find creativity! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the tag lovely!
You’re very welcome, Lauren! It would be cool to read your answers! I apologize for the super late reply as I often miss notifications. 🤦♀️
No problem!
This is a fun tag & your cat is so cute!
I don’t like coffee & the only coffee-flavored drink I will drink is chocolate frappes so my bf has been experimenting with making them haha
Also I would love to go to Japan during the cherry blossom festival too!
Great tag! I’d absolutely love to see the cherry blossoms in Japan too!
I agree with you Jenny! Thank you for reading! (✿◠‿◠)
It was fun reading your responses Hilary and getting to know you better……
I feel like you and I have a lot in common. I don’t like social media, I love SpongeBob, and I am a night owl. 🙂
Thank you for reading, Tiffany! 😀 It’s rare to find people who aren’t into social media. I used to be terribly addicted to social media and I’m honestly better off without it!
Awesome! Another SpongeBob fan! I watched it the other day for the first time in years and it’s still funny. 😂
Yes, I use social media as a tool, but I try to stay off of it most of the time. 🙂
Congratulations! I loved reading your answers. How are you? I hope everything is alright in the lockdown?
It’s been a roller coaster!
This is a such a great idea for a tag! Also how gorgeous is your kitty?! 😍 Congrats on your nomination! xx
Congratulations! I will be nominating you too!
Ty for letting me know, Chocoviv! Feel free to send me a link when you do. I would be happy to complete another one.😊🤗
Wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Ideal Inspiration Blogger Award ! no pressure to do it or anything but I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy you blog. Sending love to you, xo https://imxandria.com/2020/06/23/ideal-inspiration-blogger-award-2/
Aww, that’s really sweet of you! Thank you for the nominationx Xandria! 😇Tbh I haven’t expanded past the Sunshine Blogger Award and the Lockdown Tag yet, but I will definitely consider the Ideal Inspiration Blogger Award. Ty so much for your feedback as well. I’m really happy that you enjoy reading this blog! 😊💕
This is a fun challenge! Your cat is adorable! I also like dalgona coffee. I should make it again sometime… I’m also a night owl!
I’m glad that you enjoyed doing this challenge, Rose! 😇 Ty, Timon (like Timon from the Lion King) is a rescue cat. It’s crazy that I’ve had him for a year now. Now that I have a cat, I insist on always having a cat ♥️🐈
Aw, awesome! I want a cat one day… hopefully in a few years!
And here he is 🐱 Timon 😺 So so cute 😉
Cherry blossom in Japan must be really beautiful to see 🌸🌸
There’s something magical about cherry blossoms 🌸 We have cherry blossoms in Canada but it’s not the same thing 🌸 One day, I hope to see the cherry blossom festival in Japan 🌸 Yes, I can imagine that it would be very nice to see 🌸
if i remember correctly, you are going for a nurse degree. since the covid is upon us, what is your school dong for clinical time and any in person “labs” ?
Indeed. I just finished my last presentation for the semester (tomorrow is technically our last day). The entire Spring semester was delivered entirely online, primarily through Zoom meetings. This includes clinical time. As you can imagine, it is quite difficult to practice nursing skills from the comfort of my bedroom. They ended up cancelling labs so we will have a “crash course” for the stuff we missed next semester…. I am not entirely sure how we will catch up since we are so far behind but the school keeps reassuring us that everything will be okay in the end. I have one semester left, which is final focus.
Congratulations
Thank you, Tangie! I’m not sure if this tag was a free tag or if I was nominated. Pooja often does these tags and awards. If you ever feel like joining in on the fun, be sure to check out her blog! She often leaves the nominations open for anyone wanting to participate 😇