YES, honesty is the VERY best policy! So, I’m going to be completely honest with you… I might be turning into the best Thank You Note writer around but I’m the world’s worst at this Award/Tag thing. I’m so deeply sorry! Just because it takes me forever to do these does NOT mean I don’t love you and am overly grateful for each of them! I have a lot of people to mention in this post and lots o’ thank yous to pass out but I’m not going to play by the rules {which is unlike me. I’m normally a very good ruler-follower (if there are any of my past teachers reading, I bet they will attest) but if you are a Loyal Reader this should be no surprise}.
A Balancing Act in Heels …. Modern Maven …. Mrs. Guru …. Holly at In My Over Active Head …. Preppy Devil …. Mojito Maven at Make Mine a Mojito (aka Mrs. Mojito) …. Bama Belle in the Big City …. Kirby at Good Gals Inc …. Jules at Chic & Pink …. Kappa Prep at Monograms & Manicures
I love each and every one of your blogs! I think you are talented and beautiful in your own special way and I am truly blessed to have met you… even if just in the blogosphere 
Thank you for loving my blog and for your unbelievable kindness!!
Thank you for loving my blog and for your unbelievable kindness!!
xx,
Nina
In the spirit of being HONEST, I will now List 10 honest things about myself {I really hope I don’t hurt any one’s feelings by not doing ALL of the tags and awards}.
1. I am as SINGLE as a girl can be. My friends call me “Good Luck Chuck” because it seems as though every guy I date gets engaged to the next girl after me. Yep, honest!
2. I’m the first to sign up for a Black Tie Event 
but I also love these
with a pair of my favorite jeans, a long sleeve tee and my North Face… and a scarf, of course!
but I also love these
with a pair of my favorite jeans, a long sleeve tee and my North Face… and a scarf, of course!3. I have never balanced my checkbook the old fashioned way. I thank God on a regular basis for online banking.
4. I have a very large imagination. When I was a child, I could play school {or office} by myself for hours and hours… just me & my chalkboard.
5. I drive a BMW 325xi (all-wheel drive for the Midwest winters). It was a gift to my myself when I received a promotion 3 years ago. Probably shouldn’t be driving it now as a small biz owner but it’s almost paid for.
6. I fear what the future holds for me. I’m extremely afraid that I have set such high expectations that I will be let down.
7. One of my all-time favorite meals is Mac & Cheese, Peas & Fish Sticks. Yes, this is coming from the girl that knows and loves food of all kinds. I have eaten some of the most gourmet meals in some of the finest restaurants but I know when to just go back to the basics! Oh and I’m a HUGE fan of raw oysters {bluepoint to be exact}… #7 was a 2 for 1 but that’s ok!
8. I can’t sing or dance. I cannot even snap on beat! But that doesn’t mean I don’t try… the walls of my car probably hate me!
9. I can’t remember the last time I read an entire book. I tend to read bits and pieces. {It’s a New Year’s resolution of mine to read more… and the whole book!}
10. I’m the most loyal person you’ll ever meet but I do not let people walk all over me.
How’s that for Honesty!?
{ 11 comments… read them below or add one }
Congrats!!!! I am also a “Good Luck Chuck”, it’s pretty much happened everytime…Great post!
Yay for Nina! I also want you to know you are NOT alone in being bad on getting back about awards. I am HORRID!!
I’ve never balanced a check book either! LOL
Love the honesty…
the prized Northface and scarf… the go to for a “blah” day!
First of all, your future will be bright, you don’t know how to make it any other way. 2. mac-n-cheese, peas, and fish sticks–there is no better food, especially when shared with buddies and some kool-aid. 3. Reading a book–heck you just started watching movies all the way through, don’t set your goals too high my dear! 4. Imagination station, yes. Everyone says they broke the mold when they made you. 5. I have seen you try ballet………
I love the honest scrap plaque! I like odd images. oddimages.blogspot.com
I can SO relate with so MANY of your items (esp. number one). I wish I was creative enough to do what you do as a business owner. GO YOU!
HI what type of boots are those! You are wanting me to go out and get some Wellies. Just can’t decided on the color.
Fun post! I’m not one for balancing checkbooks either.
Love you just the way you are, Nina!!!
Your blog makes me smile, thanks! Cheers and Happy Monday.