Sunshine Blogger Award

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Hello dear readers who are still here! It has been THREE years already since I last posted. Life has kept me busy, but God continues to teach me new things every day. Over the past year, I've especially learned that in all things He is good and never fails to prove His Infinite Love! I'm excited to announce that I will be entering a Benedictine monastery next month. Please keep me in your prayers as I prepare for this next step! 

My first tag has been in my drafts since 2023, so I thought I'd finish it up today. :) Thank you to Sarah @ In the Hearts of Jesus and Mary for tagging me! 

Rules: 

-Thank the blogger who nominated you in the blog post and link back to their blog. 

-Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you. 

-Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions. List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog. 

Sarah's questions:

1. What is your favorite time of the year? Not necessarily a season (unless that truly is your favorite) but maybe a holiday, feast day, yearly event, or liturgical season. What makes it your favorite?

I'll say it now, but I don't pick favorites...:) If I HAVE to pick one, I'd say Lent especially the Holy Triduum. Without it, we wouldn't have the glorious liturgical season of Easter. The last few years, I was blessed to attend the pre-1955 liturgies, which are absolutely glorious! I love the Holy Thursday Procession and hearing the Pange Lingua and also the Altar of Repose. It is such a glorious yet somber day as we await Our Lord's Death and Resurrection. 

2. If you could learn any musical instrument, what would you choose? 

I already play flute (and I can play a bit of saxophone) but the violin would be cool to learn. Side story: when I was a toddler, I loved watching my older siblings play violin and made everything into a toy violin, including race car tracks. When I finally got old enough to play, around five years old, I hated practicing so much and didn't notice my mom returned my violin until a month later. Haha! It's a good memory to look back on and see how much I love music now! 

3. Describe your dream sitting room/living room. (Pictures are a bonus!)

Hmm...my dream living room has always included a huge library... with my entrance to the monastery, I'll have access to the biggest library I've ever been in! I've always loved going to homes with fireplaces too. 

4. What do your daydreams usually consist of?

My daydreams right now consist of seeing my future life in the quiet monastery...waking up at 5 am, not having any free talking until 4 pm, having 12 hours of Grand Silence, offering night Holy Hours for our priests...I can't wait to embrace the silence and live with Our Lord under my roof! Here's the monastery I'll be entering: 

5. Where's your favorite spot in the world to pray and talk to God?

My favorite spot in the world to pray and talk to God is in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I love Eucharistic Adoration, especially our parish's perpetual adoration chapel!

6. What's the most recent quote you wrote down somewhere or saved on Pinterest/Instagram?

I'll share the two most recent. :) My desktop background currently has a quote and photo of now Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati: 

"When God is with us we don't have to be afraid of anything." 

I'm also working on a drawing of Saint John Bosco, who is one of my favorite saints! I added one of his quotes decoration at my farewell party. 

7. Describe a delightfully ideal Saturday afternoon for you. 

I would say a delightfully ideal Saturday afternoon would be anytime I'm exploring God's beautiful Creation with my family. I recently went on a week camping trip with some of my siblings and I am still amazed at this incredible sunset by the lake! 

8. Out of horses, giraffes, dolphins, and elephants, which one would you choose for a pet and why?

Horses! This might be the easiest question on the list because horses used to be my favorite animal and I had a childhood obsession over horses...just ask any of my siblings, they know. Without my obsession, though, I'd still pick horses because they're a good source of transportation while still having fun. 

9. What is your favorite medium of art whether you actually use it or just appreciate it? Acrylics, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, mosaics, etc...?

My favorite medium to appreciate is watercolor because it is just so versatile; while my favorite medium to actually use is graphite pencil. 

I started drawing again for the first
time since middle school...St. Therese
of Lisieux!

10. What is your favorite smell?

Incense and candles! There's nothing better than a High Mass with lots of incense. 

11. How do you come up with your blog post ideas? 

I originally started this blog to post biographies for my brother's art work but I also post about anything that comes to mind. Stay tuned for some more biographies and reflection posts! 

Thank you again, Sarah, for tagging me! 

I nominate: 

Esteban @ Sketched Drawn And Painted

Samantha @ Bookshire

Chloe @ Movies Meet Their Match

Megan @ Only Mildly Mad

Lizzie @ Starlight & Saucepans

And anyone else who would like to nominate themselves! :)

My questions: 

1. Where is your favorite place to read? 
2. If you could be the patron saint of anything, what would it be and why? 
3. Swimming pools or lakes? 
4. You have to spend an entire day in one room of your house. Which room would it be? 
5. Would you rather lose your hearing or your sight? 
6. What is a song that's always stuck in your head? 
7. Who is the most inspirational person in your life? (real or fictional)
8. What is your favorite book series? 
9. If you could learn a new language, what would it be and why? 
10. You have the option to travel back in time for a month. Would you stay in the present or choose a time period?
11. Why did you start your blog? 

I'd love to hear from you! What have been up to lately? Do you enjoy fall? 

-Miss K