Apr 2, 2010

AWARD SEASON

So here I sit, feeling like a schmuckatude of the first magnitude. (Yes. Yet again.)

I started reading blogs about two years ago. I lurked in the shadows and was a general stalker for about eleven months before our beloved Stitch Bitch called me out on it, and I've been public ever since. (Thank you, by the way, Ms. Anna Your Very Self. This has been one hell of a ride!)

When I saw the first blog awards bestowed, I was pretty fascinated by the fact that you could find such cool doo-hickeys for blogging, and this sent me into a tizzy fit of trying to figure out how to make my very own doo-hickeys. Alas, I was not very successful.

The fact of the matter is that I get all red-faced and embarrassed and sweaty whenever I see that somebody has thought enough of me to honor me and this silly little blog with an award of any kind. To be honest with you, I am completely flabbergasted that anybody would even want to read all of my crapity crap crap...let alone take the time and effort to award me with anything at all. It's both humbling and scary at the same time. Humbling because I never would have imagined that I would get awards for just being me, and scary because I feel like I've stolen cookies from the cookie jar and you're praising me for getting the lid back on straight.

So what does one do when given an award? Say "Oh, no, I couldn't possibly", or "Oh gee whiz, I am just not worthy", or "Wow! You just ROCK to think of me in such a fashion!".

Well, I suppose that I will take the easy way out and say "All of the above, please".

Truth is, kids...I've waited to be at the cool kids' table my entire freakin life. I've always hung back and watched what everybody else does so that I could determine the best course of action for strapping on my WANNA-BEE's and getting down with the group, but I have never in all my life felt so completely safe to be me.

(Funny how I'm now hearing the song "I Gotta' Be Me! I Gotta' Be Me! rambling through my brain now. Damn. I hope it doesn't get stuck in there.)

(What's stuck in there now is "Up On The Roof", which I heard a few days ago when Aunt Chrissy and I were watching all of the episodes of Nurse Jackie on the Showtime Freebie. Not a bad song at all, really, but when it's been lodged in your tiny little brain for a week and a half, you don't have a lot of room for other things. Like pin numbers or important dates in history and such.)

So here I sit pondering it all and typing my mental blah blah blah and the stitchy world not only accepts it, but encourages it with comments and emails and shout outs and awards.

What the heck is wrong with this picture?

Instead of trying to figure out where and when y'all lost your damn minds, I'm just going to bask in the glow of it all and give you the most goofy (yet very heartfelt) grin and say a succint (yet conclusive) thank you.

26 comments:

  1. I didn't "call you out." I encouraged you. You make me sound like such a bitch! ;)

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  2. Coni, simply put, we love you. We love reading your blog, we love your pictures, and we all want to be just like you. Keep telling us the story of your life and we'll all be quite happy! thanks for all the good reading.
    hugs
    Debs

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  3. Coni,

    Congrats on the award! I so love your blog, and I've searched a lot of stitching blogs, your blog is one of my favs!

    It's a joy to read your blog; there are times that I wish I could write some of the cool words you say (you know, the ones where you write the enunciation of the word, not the correct spelling), but I am not savvy enough to go from brain to fingers some words that you manage to convey. LOL

    I actually have to stop myself from laughing out loud at some of your posts, in fear of the family looking at me like I am nuts or worse...then again, maybe I am, but at least I am happy as all hell. :D

    Hugs to you and Stewey,
    Jennifer

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  5. Sorry I made a right hash of my comment so here I go again!

    I expect that now all the cool kids want to sit at your table Coni!

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  6. Hi Coni!!!! Congrats on the award and my Big Sis and I love reading your blog!!!! It's a bright spot of cheerfulness and YOU ROCK!!!!!! Yes, all the cool kids want to sit at YOUR table now!!!!! :)

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  7. Congratulations!!! Well deserved for making so many people smile!

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  9. Coni, every time my Google Reader says there's a new Spinster Stitcher my eyes light up. Your columns really make my day!

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  10. I can't think of anybody who deserves awards more than you, Coni Jo. ;) I echo what everybody else has said... you rock. Isn't this blogging thing fun?! You're not only at the cool table, you're at the head of it. Keep on being you--your genuine-ness is what we love. And your little dog, too. ;)

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  11. When you win an award, you have to tell us non-cool kids what the award is! Whatever it was for, I'm very happy for you. Love your blog.

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  12. Coni,

    I don't always comment, but most of the time you are just the "pick me up" that I need in the afternoon when I am having a bad day!

    Love you and love your blog! (Better not forget Stewey - love Stewey too!)

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  13. Coni: I always wonder if we ever realize how much impact we have on others? What a great thing if we can just make one person feel better for even a short time, merely a matter of minutes. It really boggles the mind. What people derive from a simple blog is really hard to estimate. I love your blog. Now go forth and multiple, that means more blogs.

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  14. Not only are your posts real and honest, but they are witty, charming and sometimes downright ROTFLMAO! (for those not into ackronyms (sp??): Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A** Off!).

    Keep up the great work that is your blog!!!

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  15. Go Coni, Go Coni, Go Coni!!!! Love ya' lady, and your little dog too.

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  16. Congratulatons Coni! I love your stitching and that's the main reason I lurk the blogs. But yours, well, I read every word! You are very deserving of an award !!

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  17. That was the most humble, gracious acceptance speech I have ever heard. You are a winner!
    When I need a smile, I go to your Blog! I usually read it laughing out loud. I just Love it! Thanks for sharing your adventures in life with us.

    and thank Stewey too,
    Cheryl

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  18. Hi Coni, I am one of your lurkers...agreeing with everyone! You rock! Also, FYI, new Ginghers 4" Charlene out at the "J" store! 50% off also!
    Amy amyfrazier@hotmail.com

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  19. So glad that Anna "encouraged" you!! You never fail to make me laugh and brighten my day! Keep it coming!

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  20. I love your blog and think you deserve all kinds of awards! Congrats!

    P.S., I want to sit at your table. Without a doubt, it would be the most fun!

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  21. Coni, you deserved your award! Congrats! You have no idea how you inspire others to go out there and shoot for the stars.

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  22. Coni, you don`t have to wait to sit at the cool kids table....you are the queen of the cool kids table. I love your blog and share it with everyone...my sil is a devoted reader and she doesn`t even stitch! Your spirit and humor are inspiring...and hearing about Stewey is the highlight of my day!!

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  23. I love reading your blog. Stewey's antics crack me up, your stitching is beautiful and I always end up laughing reading your posts. I also gave you an award on March 17 http://shelleensmusing.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogger-award.html

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  24. You deserve each and every award you receive. You've got a fantastic blog my dear!! Bask in the glow!! :)

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  25. Coni,

    You deserve every award you get. You are definitely one of the cool kids. I discovered your blog about a year ago and after reading a couple posts I just *had* to go back to the first and read them all in order. I've done that three times so far.

    Your writings are fantastic. You are quite a writer! You've made me laugh many times as has Stewey. Keep it up Coni, you are great!

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