I do feel different at the end of today, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence. Today someone confirmed that my words brought sunshine to their day by nominating me for the Sunshine Award. As that was my goal of the day, that would be success in itself. But because I started my day sharing the challenge, the sunshine was powerful enough that I want its rays to spread into the lives of others.
“The Sunshine Award is an award given by bloggers to other bloggers. The recipients of the Sunshine Award are: Bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere. The way the award works is this: Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them. Answer questions about yourself. Select 10 of your favorite bloggers, link their blogs to your post and let them know they have been awarded the Sunshine Award!”
Thank you very much for the nomination, Matthew. Gratitude is no small feat in my life, and I owe my sincerest of it to you.
{QUESTIONS and ANSWERS}
What inspired you to start blogging? I live a very joyful life, and I recognized one day not that long ago that my joy is best when shared with others. There is nothing like a contagious smile.
How did you come up with the name to your blog? Wiley’s Wisdom: Joy from the Ground Up was a combination of inspiration that is alliteration, and my desire to share my unique perspective on joy with the world. My world starts on the ground, but the sky is the limit for my dreams.
What is your favorite blog you like to read? I can’t answer this question honestly, since there are far too many favorites to mention. Animal and humane, I do love my all beloved members of my blogosphere, as you continue to offer me insight and inspiration.
Tell about your dream job. My dream job is inspiring others through the written word, and travelling the world with my mom to share our mutual appreciation of joy from the ground up. I want to be the change I want to see in the world, so every little bit counts.
Is your glass half empty or half full? If there is milk involved, it is definitely more than half empty. I love milk, even though my mom says it is bad for me. But I digress. I seek to see the best in all people and things, so my philosophical glass is most definitely half full. And if it’s not, I make it a goal to fill up the glass of whomever will let me.
If you could go anywhere for a week’s vacation, where would you go? Somewhere outdoors and fabulous with my people. If I ever won money, I would buy or rent them a fabulous trailer to take us all anywhere we want to go in the country. Exploring is one of my most favorite things.
What food can you absolutely not eat? There’s a bunch. I do know that grapes, onions and garlic are big things to avoid. Not that I choose to pay much attention. I am a doggie vacuum cleaner.
Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? No chocolate for this doggie. I want to live long enough to make a difference in this world, and chocolate of any kind would surely see to it that not happen.
How much time do you spend blogging? Next to chewing on my favorite toys and spending time with my people, blogging is my most favorite hobby. I love words, how they come together, and how they bring stories to life.
Do you watch TV, and if so, what are some of your favorite shows? I love the moving picture window, perhaps a bit too much! My most favorite shows might surprise some people though. I enjoy the obvious shows on Animal Planet like the Dog Whisperer and Too Cute, but I also appreciate good writing in people shows like Big Bang Theory and The Vampire Diaries. Plus the werewolves on The Vampire Diaries are all rock stars in my doggie book.
{NOMINATIONS}
Most inspiration starts as a creative thought or art coming to life. For me, these folks bring art to life in their daily breath on the blogosphere.
Amba: My dear pal, you should know you are loved
Hope, my happy hugger. You bring me joy, and I hope I bring it back to you
Melanie, you are a constant source of happy stories and inspiration. Thank you.
Misifusa, the Presents of Presence, you are always an inspiration to me
Chatter Master: Your chatter is always appreciated
Ms. Seeker: You continue to be an inspiration to me
My pals in the UK: The Barkshire Post
C-Sweet: One of my favorite sweethearts
Kirby: One of my newest blog pals. 🙂
Thank you all for being you.
I started today with a challenge. And it is not a coincidence that I end the day feeling better than when I started. My ongoing effort to be the change I want to see in the world proved successful today. I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Congratulations, Wiley ! How abt a small celebration with some doggie cookies and milk ^ – ^ ?!
Yum!!! I love to steal my mom’s milk when she’s not looking. Which she used to let me do until she heard somewhere dairy is bad for doggies. But I did get some special treats from the pet store, so that’s pretty special. 🙂
Congratulations Wiley!!!! And THANK YOU!!!! 🙂
Thank you! And you are very deserving! 🙂
Well done, Wiley. A very deserving recipient xx
Thank you so much Lyn!! 🙂
“There is nothing like a contagious smile.” 😀 Oh my gosh, Wiley, that picture of you smiling is definitely contagious!
Thanks again for the nomination pal!
Congratulations! Your smile in that photo is like a ray of sunshine.
Wow, thank you friend!!!
Lovely, congrats mr sunshine!LOL
Thanks!! Say hi to my pal Trompie!!! 😉
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I tell Trompie every time I see you and also tell him how you are and what you are up to.
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Congratulations on you Sunshine Award. Very well deserved 🙂
Wow! Thank you so much! 🙂
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Congratulations! and your dream job is just great!… and I would like to travel with a trailer too…
That would be fun! Can you imagine us dudes chilling in our trailers as we make our way to and from adventures? How fun would that be?
I love your answers, W. I love milk, too. Even almond milk! Mom lets me lick it off her finger even though I want a whole bowl of it for myself.
Yum! I love finger licking anything. 🙂 You’ve got a keeper in that mom of yours, dear Cupcake!
Lots of love to you both,
Wiles
Huge congratulations Wiley, very much deserved.
Hugs, Carrie (Myfie, Ellie and Millie) x
Thanks so very much!!
You definitely bring sunshine to my day – congratulations Wiley!
Yay! Thank you!