Liebster Award!?!

I checked my email this morning to find I was nominated for something called the Liebster Award. And not only that, but nominated 3 times!!! *blushing!* I had to do a little research on some other bloggers' pages to find out what it is all about. This is what I found:

Does anyone else think Lobster award, or just me?

1. Each person tagged must post 11 things about themselves.
2. They must also answer the 11 questions the 'tagger' has set for them.
3. They must create 11 more questions to ask bloggers they have decided to tag.
4. They must then choose 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers and tag them in their post.
5. These lucky bloggers must then be told.
6. There's no tag backs. 

As I  was tagged 3x I have 33 questions to answer, as well as the extra 11 things about me. so here goes:

1. I am born & raised in MN

2. As much as I would love to move South one day, I know I will never leave my fam!

3. I have the most wonderful Kitty named Maddie (who currently is sleeping on her back, legs in the air, in the middle of the kitchen doorway)

4. My birthday is August 20th

5. I will be 26 years old.

6. My husband and I have been married for just over a year now (Anni June 17th)

7. I secretly love the "Call Me Maybe" song (Shh, don't tell)

8. I am currently in school for my Medical Lab Tech degree (Associates) and will hopefully graduate next Sept 2013

 9.  Anytime I see something cute, fluffy, or miniature, I will go 'awwwww' very loudly, regardless of where I am (okay, so this one isn't technically original. I saw it on Too Cute-icle's blog. But it fits me to a T, as well)

10. I have crazy baby fever and can't wait to be done with school so I can start popping them out!

11. I am like a little kid with ADD. ex. I brought home 2 guinea pigs because "I want them so bad! They are so cute and they snuggle with you and play with you...", 2 years later my husband takes care of them because I got bored.  

Alright on to the bloggers' questions. I was tagged by Gini at Sassy Pants, K at Lightwell Nails and Crimson SoulFire at So U Nails & Such. I havent seen the questions yet so if there are any repeats I will just copy and paste my previous answer.

Let's start with Gini's

 1. What is your favorite book?

 I have had the same favorites since middle and High school. Where The Red Fern Grows will still make me blubber like a baby when I read it. Gone With The Wind is just a classic. And Anthem by Ayn Rand is such and amazing story of regaining what society has lost. 

2. Aside from polish, what is your obsession?

CLOTHES!! I love them, I work at a clothing store and love our 40% discount!

3. What is the one nail technique you haven't been able to master or try yet that you would like to?

 Water marbeling. I'm so scared to try it.

4. What is the biggest challenge you have had starting a new blog?

So far, it has been gaining followers. But now that I feel like I am a little more established it will be trying to do nail art that hasn't already been done.

5. If you could have dinner with one person, living or dead, who would it be and why?

My grandfather. He died when I was 14 and I only have childhood memeories of him. I would love to have a grown-up conversation with a man I always admired.

6. What is your all time favorite movie?

Gone With The Wind. I watch it every time it is on and sometimes pop it in the dvd just for fun. It is fantastic and if you haven't seen it, you need to!

 7. If you could visit any place in the world where would you go?

 I have always wanted to go to Australia and New Zealand

8. What is a helpful tip you may have for other new lacquer bloggers?

Don't be afraid to get yourself out there. If you do a mani using a China Glaze polish, go post the pic on their FB page with a blog link. 

9. What's your favorite holiday and why?

Christmas. My whole family gets together on Christmas Eve and the fire is going and it smells amazing and It is just my favorite day of the whole year.

10. What is your go to polish?

 It was OPI Pink Friday, but now I am thinking that it will be Pretty & Polished Valentino

11. What are 3 things you love about yourself?

 I love my personality. I am loud and lovable. 

I love my compassion for others

I love my dedication when it comes to my schooling

Now for K's questions:

1. What would you say your getting-started-with-blogging experience has been like?

It has been completely amazing. Everyone has been so wonderful and I never felt like a newbie. I have been integrated into this wonderful world like I have been here all along.

2. How do you store your stash? (Share pics! :D)
Currently I store mine in a bin. *GASP* I know, I seriously need to figure out some other storage system 

 3. Do you collect anything?

I collect miniature teasets (not actively, just occassionaly). I have been collecting since I was a little girl. 

4. What’s your favorite part of every day?

Nap time lol

5. What other communities do you participate in on your blog topic? (i.e. Reddit, Tumblr, Facebook, MUA, etc.)

So far just Facebook

6. What nail technique, design, color combo etc. have you wanted to try but haven’t yet?
 Water marbeling. I'm so scared to try it.

7. Star Wars or Star Trek?
Neither? 

8. What was the most memorable trip you ever took?
I went to Alaska with my family about 6 years back and it was incredible! We saw whales and the views were breathtaking

9. What’s your favorite breed of dog?
I want a boxer so badly. A brown and white Boxer named Daisy

10. What do you never leave the house without?

I'd like to say my purse, phone, wallet. But honestly, I have been known to forget things and even have a note on my front door that says 'do you have your phone?"

11. What’s your favorite piece of “life advice”?

 Don't worry, be happy!

Last but not least we have Crimson SoulFire's questions.

1. City girl or Country girl?

I would deem myself more of a Suburban girl. I hate being right in the city, but need to be withinn ten minutes of a Target

 
2. What is your favorite color?

Pink!!

 
3. What is your favorite scent?
Lilacs. I just adore fresh Lilacs

4. What is your favorite sound?

My baby neice's laughing. Beautiful

 
5. If you won one million dollars, what would you do with the money?

I have always said, I would be sensible. Buy a sensible house for a normal price, a decent car and save the rest.

 
6. What is your favorite wild animal, and why? 

I am a cat person, for sure. If there is a cat anywhere I go I'm always going , "here kitty"

 
7. Briefly describe one of your favorite memories?

 Catching my first fish with my grandfather

 
8. If you could pick one language that you were fluent in, what would it be and why?
Probably Spanish, just because it is so prominent in the US

9. If you won a trip for two to Floston Paradise, would you go?

I don't know where that is. But if it was free, heck yeah!

 
10. Who do you consider to be your hero, and why?

 I have alot of influential people in my life but I don't think I would call anyone my hero

 
11. What is your favorite architectural style?

I have no idea!

These were great questions!!

 Now for my questions for the 11 I choose.

1. Cat person or dog person?

2. Favorite place to be?

3. What got you interested in polish?

4. What is something you have always wanted to do but have never gotten the chance?
5. What is your guilty pleasure?
6. What is the most you have ever spent on your polish addiction?
7. What was the first car you ever owned?
8. Books or movies?
9. What is your favorite dish to make? (Recipe???)
10. Dress up or casual?
11. Briefly share your favorite date night.


And....the 11 bloggers I tag
1. Too Cut-icle
2. Apple Lacquer
3. CDesigns92
4. Enchanted Nails And Fluffy Dog Tails
5. Legally Nailed
6. My Indie Glam Addiction
7. Oh Three Oh Four
8. Pinked Polish
9. Spellbound Nails

Unfortunately, that is all of the bloggers I follow, with less than 200 followers.