(NOTE: With finals and all, my posting and writing schedules have been a bit whack. Because of that, this Random post is on the second-to-last Monday of May, and the Christianity post should be next week. š )
Back in January, I was tagged by both Tasha Van Kesteren and Alicia Marantette for the Liebster Award! (For those who don’t knowāit’s not an actual award, more like a tag; I’m actually not sure why it’s called an award.) Thank you both!
Funny thing. . . both posts were published on the same day, and if you know Tasha and Alicia, you know that theyāre quite good friends too. . . hm. . . I believe there were other victims that were tagged by the two. *rubs chin curiously* I wonder if they were in cahoots just to make us answer more questions. You never know. . . . . . just kidding.
But what does this mean for you? Well, it may mean a longer read, so Iāll try to be super brief with each answer! If you know me, thatāll be difficult, but Iāve gotta try anyway.
Rules:
- Thank the blogger[s] who nominated you and provide a link to their blog.
- Answer the 11 [22] questions given to you.
- Nominate 11 [4] other bloggers.
- Ask your nominees 11 questions [fine].
- Notify your nominees once you have uploaded your post.
Tashaās Questions
1. Are you a momās kid or a dadās kid?
That honestly all depends on what you mean by that. If you mean which of my parents is my favorite, then Iād say neither. I love them both equally, and overall I donāt prefer one over the other.
If you mean which I like more, āindoor activitiesā or āoutdoor activities,ā again Iād have to say neither. I spend lots of time indoors writing, reading, drawing⦠I also love being outdoors! Running, soccer, biking, frisbee, etc.
2. What is your favourite book?
My favorite (hehe, the great āuā dispute continues) book. . . I donāt think I have a favorite standalone. Though Maniac Magee is one of my favorites. My favorite series is the Wingfeather Saga, by Andrew Peterson.
3. What is your dream pet?
A moose. Seriously, if I could own a moose that would be amazing. Iād have to live in rural land and colder climates, though, and I prefer neither. . . so I suppose a dream it will remain. My second choice would be a wolf!
4. What are your 2022 goals?
I have plenty. Learn to drive, get decent at guitar, run a marathon. . . I list more in this post here (though thatās outdated). Here is another post of mine with some more goals.
5. Why do you blog?
Several reasons. 1. A starting platform for my career as an author. 2. To share my thoughts on topics that interest me. 3. To provide readers with sound advice Iāve found helpful, mainly in areas of Christianity, writing, and young adult life.
There are more reasons, Iām sure, but those are the ones off the top of my head.
6. Favourite music genre?
Christian rap and hip hop, for sure! I do enjoy some good Contemporary Christian Music and Christian rock and pop as well!
7. Favourite book genre?
To write in, or read in? No matter. It remains the same in both: Christian fantasy and contemporary.
8. Hawaiian pizza, yes or no?
I donāt prefer Hawaiian pizza, but I donāt hate it either. If itās the only style available, Iāll gladly eat it.
9. Favourite memory?
I donāt think I have one. . .
Iāll think about it.
I donāt know. Maybe playing with my cousins in some park, or something?? Iām not sure.
10. Are you introverted or extroverted?
Neither. Iām an ambivert. I have signs of both extrovert and introvert.
11. Do you like traveling? Why or why not?
Ah, I love traveling! Seeing the world, experiencing new great environments, and learning more about the world, culture, and geography.
Aliciaās Questions
1. What is your favorite and/or least favorite part of your blog?
Thatās a tough one. I mean, I really love the graphics and design Iāve made for my blog. I donāt love how I get so long and ranty with my posts. Itās something Iāve been working onābeing concise and clear.
2. What would be a book youād recommend to anyone for any age?
(You mean besides the Bible?)
I donāt know. . . probably the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
3. What do you dream your future job would look like?
My dream job would be to be an author and work with my churchās non-profit community center, with the youth. So lots of running, writing, reading, teaching, and relationship-building (mentoring).
4. Do you play sports? Whatās your favorite sport to play?
Well, officially I āplayā running. My favorite sport to play is probably either ga-ga ball, soccer, or dodgeball, though.
5. Whatās something you are passionate about (just anything)?
Chicago deep-dish pizza. It is AMAZING. (Lou Malnatiās is the best, and Giordanoās is a close second).
6. Whoās your favorite author?
I donāt actually have one. Well, except for the Author of Life. Heās my favorite. His works are just⦠incredible; beautiful; deep and complex. I hope to really love Him wholeheartedly.
7. Whatās your top hobby/project right now?
Writing, reading, running, and playing with my four-year-old sister. I know itās four, but I donāt have one.
8. How do you celebrate Christmas?
Well, thatās maybe an inappropriate question right now. But one thing is that my cousins in Chicago sleepover from Eve to Day.
9. What kind of movie watcher are you more? (Hiding under the blankets, enjoying all the ups and downs, or just sitting there being like āwhy am I here?ā š etc)
Several of my siblings and I are very āinteractiveā with the movie, me in particular, so I engage vividly, making comments, jokes, expressions, all that.
10. Why are you a blogger/writer/whatever-you-classify-yourself-as?
Whatād you say?? Thatās quite a question. Check my About and Home pages for kind of why I blog and write, and for why I blog, scroll up to Tashaās question #5.
11. What kind of music do you listen to the most?
Scroll up to Tashaās question #6 for the answer to that one!
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That was quite long, wasnāt it! I do believe almost every blogger I follow has done this before, but Iāll tag four people just in caseā¦
Annabelle Batie @ Pen & Ink
Lissie @ Lissieās Ramblings
Lilly @ Lilly Bugās Not-So-Secret Diary
Kaley @ Words (congrats on the launch, Kaley!)
Here are my questions. I hope no one else gives you more. š
1. Where do you find the most inspiration for writing?
2. What is at the top of your bucket list?
3. Who or what introduced you to the bloggiverse/bloggisphere/blogging world?
4. Pens, pencils, or mechanical pencils?
5. Would you rather have one majorly famous book published, or several minorly famous books published? (Disclaimer: youād have the same overall fame and income with either one.)
6. Hardcover, paperback, or e-book?
7. Is this question true or false? (*confusion*)
8. What is one activity that completely exhausts you?
9. What is one activity that makes you feel super energized?
10. What would you say to your favorite author or artist? (Be careful not to idolize them!)
11. If you didnāt have these questions to answer, what would you be doing instead?
I hope they stimulate your brain and are fun to answer!
To all my readers: thank you very much for reading all the way through! š You may be more perseverant than I.
With Godās help,
~Daniel Amador