Instead, I'm going to let you take the spotlight today.
Yup. You.
I fear there may be a hole in my good ol' bucket o' blogs, because it's running dry.
And when I don't have many blogs to read, I get sad.
So whether you're young or old, rich or poor, a native to this blog or a new reader, I want you to leave a comment with your a blog that you're really loving right now.
It can be about anything. Circuses. Parades. Circuses in parades! I'm not picky, I promise.
I know, I know. You missed me yesterday. I'm contemplating posting twice today to make it up to you.
Last Saturday, I posted a video of my sister rocking out on her guitar. I claimed that she was awesome, and a few of you agreed!
Well, folks, I'm here to shamelessly plug my sister one more time. The contest she entered with her song, "Impossible Dream," just began. She needs about a million votes (just to be safe), so would you be willing to help her out?
Just visit this link, register (it takes about 2 minutes), and then vote for my sister's video! If she wins first place, she gets $1,000 and promised to take me out to dinner... just kidding!
But I'm betting if you helped catapult her to first place, she'd be willing to donate money toward an Amazon gift card giveaway. And I'm betting I could match that. So whaddya say?
Check out my sister's video, vote, and share it with your friends. Together, we could all win something from this!
Last night, I watched a cheesy 90s movie while my wife was at a 90s boy band concert. We're so cool.
I woke up entirely too early this morning. As in like 6 AM early. This would be okay on a weekday. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. So it's 6:30 AM... on a Sunday! Nonsense.
So as I'm sitting here typing and drinking coffee, I realized something. I have the urge to add a few new blogs to Google Reader. Unfortunately, I don't know where to find these new blogs.
That's where you come in.
My request is simple: comment with the blog you're enjoying reading the most right now. I've asked about this before, so if you answered then, try to comment with something new. I'm all about trying new things, ya know. The blog I'm enjoying most right now (that I haven't already plugged in the past)?
How about... Life as Experienced. I just recently found this blog when its author, Seth, e-mailed me about doing a guest post. So, although I'm sure you'll be hearing from him soon around here, I wanted to give you a heads up about his blog! Give it a look-see (what a weird word...) and let him know what you think!
Oh, and while you're at it, have a great day. Keep being awesome!
Farmer's Markets are probably the best invention ever. Reminds me so much of the markets in Sierra Leone.
Alright, fellow Bucketeers. I didn't want to do it, but... I'm begging for your help!
(Yes, the title says I don't want to beg. Doesn't mean I won't do it!)
If you haven't noticed as of late, I haven't been feeling very well. I'm not really sure this is going to be remedied anytime in the very near future, and I only feel more tired each day. Quite frankly, it sucks. That's why I need your help.
Instead of shamelessly plugging blogs today, as I usually do, I would like to shamelessly plug Life Before the Bucket...
for guest posts!
I'll be honest. I could survive without them, but honestly, I want to feature other people's writing on here! There are about a million avenues you could take when writing a guest post here on Life Before the Bucket: Write about a life goal you've recently accomplished.
Write about a goal you've failed at (I do this frequently). Write about a goal you're in the process of achieving.
Write about something that has absolutely nothing to do with your goals (again, I do this frequently). Write about a specific hero that you have - we all need a little inspiration.
Or just about anything else you can think of.
If you write it, I can make it work.
So here I am, on my virtual, interweb knees, pleading for your help.
Would you consider writing a guest post for Life Before the Bucket?
If you're willing, able, or whatever the case may be, just e-mail me at awaller1990@gmail.com. You can send me the potential post in whatever format you please, and I'll let you know what I think! Thank you so much in advance. You have no clue how much this will help me out.
There was a lightning flash so bright last night that I swear God was taking a picture of me...
It's Suuuuuunday.
Around here at Life Before the Bucket, that could only mean one thing.
I get to shamelessly plug whatever blogs I want. It's a beautiful thing, really.
However, this Sunday is going to have a little twist. This Sunday, I need your help.
This is what I look like when I run out of blogs to read.
Usually, I link to whatever blogs are striking my fancy at the moment. I've discovered lately, though, that I don't follow nearly enough blogs. And if I don't follow enough blogs, it means I don't have as many friends as I could have, which always makes me a little sad on the inside. Plus, I want to be able to share as many awesome blogs with you as possible!
So here's what I'm asking. It's simple, painless, and won't cost you a penny.
Leave a comment that shamelessly plugs one of your all-time favorite blogs. If you see that someone has already beat you to it, think of another. I want to hear about as many blogs as possible! Doesn't matter what they're about, either. You could link up to a blog written by a 40 year old dog that lives on Pluto for all I care (and I would care, because that would be awesome!).
I finished The Hunger Games books in 3 days. Now what on earth am I going to do with my life?
Sunday, Sunday, gotta get down on Sunday...
Oops. That's supposed to be Friday. I'm pretty sure someone forgot to tell this girl that, though:
Because it's Sunday, and because Sunday is awesome (and, to boot, I'm pretty rad myself), I wanted to share a few blogs with you that I follow. I do this each week because, frankly, I'd want someone to do the same for me. And I think Jesus tells us to do stuff like that on a regular basis, so I'll take his word for it.
So here are the blogs you NEED to visit today. Yes, this is a need in your life. Fulfill it.
SSquared - This blog is probably one of my best kept secrets... until now. Stephanie, the author, has some great insight into a lot stuff that happens in life. She has her own perspective on things that you can definitely appreciate and understand.
The Life of Kai - So this might be cheating, since I've shared Kai's blog before, but he has started posting regularly as the result of a very cool writing challenge he's taking a part in. So click on that beautiful little link and let him know what you think (catch the rhyme there?).
Two Hiccups Blog - And, as always, a blog for the moms, because moms are awesome. Including this one, who has a lot to say about homeschooling, faith, and anything else she can think of!
Short. Sweet. To the point.
Just how I like it. And, I suspect, how you like it as well.
So give these people a visit (remember, it's a need you have!) and give them a follow as well! Have a fantastic Sunday!
Call me crazy, but I think you probably missed the fact that I'm giving away a FREE book! Just check out yesterday's blog post!
It's Sunday, which I'm pretty excited about. It means a few things.
My wonderful mom graduates this year!
First of all, it means we get to cook dinner for my mom for her **th birthday (yes, it's censored - I want my mom to still like me!).
It also means that I get another chance to breathe, which is a pretty huge deal. I guess that's everyday, though!
Finally, it means that I get to share some of my favorite blogs with you!
So without further ado...
Shoes Never Worn - You know, I have a terrible memory, so I don't know if I've plugged K's blog before, but I love it. She's brutally honest, and as a member of the military, she has an interesting perspective on things that I often overlook (until reading her writing, of course).
Getting Out of My Boat - I love reading this blog because of how much I can relate to it. It's by a 19 year old in the UK, and she has gift for being honest with herself and others. Her transparency is unmatched, and she really challenges her readers to get out of their comfort zone and truly live life.
His Wounds Became My Healing - This is a blog that one of my friends from school just started. She's a very fun, cool person who has a lot to say and isn't afraid to say it. Go check out her blog and give her some comment love!
So there you have it. Go check out each of these blogs and leave them some comments. Heck, give them a follow while you're at it! And have a great Sunday!
Why yes, we DID have an awesome time celebrating our anniversary this weekend! Thanks for asking!
Ah. I love Sunday mornings. Whether I'm going to church or not, there's something about them that just refreshes me. When I wake up, it seems like I retain the peace I have while sleeping, but I'm awake and enjoying being alive. Maybe I'm the only one who is so fond of these mornings, but they make life a little more worthwhile.
This beautiful Sunday morning, I want to share a few blogs with you that I love, mostly because I'm obliged to by some "blogger curse" that will fall on me if I don't pass on the award that I received this week from Heather at My Husband Ate All My Ice Cream. The award I originally received was "The Adorable Blog Award." However, I quickly protested the award, going on strike and insisting that my masculinity wouldn't allow for such nonsense. Heather, being the wonderful person that she is, altered the award for me, creating a badge for "The Handsome Blog Award."
Much better, Heather. We're making progress. Just kidding!
I'm actually very appreciative of the award, so I will take it with glad pleasure and follow the rules that come along with it... sort of. Here are the rules that Heather posted with the award:
Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in a post (Thanks, Heather!).
Tell us 10 things about yourself.
Nominate your bloggers.
Contact these bloggers and let them know they they've received this award!
I'm definitely going to alter rule #2 here, because I don't have 10 interesting things to say about myself. Instead, I'm going to list 5 and hope you don't stop reading before then!
I might go fishing this morning if my lungs hold up. Gotta love summer!
Alright, here's the deal. At some point over the last week, this blog received its first "award." Basically, it's just a fun award to help recognize up-and-coming bloggers. The award that I received is called "The Versatile Blogger Award." Here's the "badge" that comes with it. Please excuse my excessive use of quotation marks. I don't know why my fingers are suddenly attracted to them as I type...
A little girly for my taste, but I'll take what I can get.
So it's Sunday morning, and I'm awake before the sun rises. This is old news to most anyone who has read this blog at some point or another. Unless I take sleeping pills, I just don't sleep.
However, today is different.
Today, I have strict instructions on what I am to do once I'm awake - which I guess is now. And if I remember correctly, those instructions had nothing to do with blogging and everything to do with cleaning and packing so that we can move for our internships.
It's my wonderful wife's birthday! Harass Tell her Happy Birthday if you know her! Love ya, babe!
On account of the fact that it's Saturday, and because my laptop battery is about to die, I'm going to keep this short and sweet. I really just wanted to let you know that I was able to check another goal off of my 111 in 2011: blog at least 25 times (Goal 13)! The 25th blog of the year came on Wednesday, and you can check it out here if you missed it!
