Just when you think no one cares...

you get a little something like THIS from a great friend:



Headless Mom has been a supporter of mine for a LONG time. I'm not talking months or even years, I'm talking DECADES! She inspired my first mini skirt in 8th grade (or was it 7th?), she introduced me to the Go-Go's, she patiently went over, and over, and over the cheer routine with me knowing full well that I just wasn't going to get it. She's seen me heart broken, in love, mad, sad and glad. She's given me a truckful of helpful advice including the nudge to keep blogging through and around the stuff going on in my life. I love this woman! Thanks for being there all these years and showing me what it means to have a friend for life.

But alas the award comes with strings attached...The rules are as follows:

List 5 obsessions that I have and then tag 5 other people. (who comes up with this stuff?)

5 of my obsessions are:

1. Red Bull- (is it ok to start off with that?) Now I'm feeling guilty, maybe I should put "Raising my children to be happy, healthy, productive citizens." hmmm, even typing that felt wrong, it's definitely got to be Red Bull.

2. Sexual health- (that sounds creepy but so does Red Bull as #1 over everything else) my job as a sex educator is a passion of mine. My goal? Educate WOMEN about their bodies, make them laugh and give them an excuse to have a glass of wine while giggling with girlfriends, all in a setting that will have their parnters PUSHING them out the door.

3. Reading- anything really, I love to read and learn. I mostly read the internet, but I just tell people it's like reading a book. I read a TON of blogs (I'm better at doing that than keeping up with my OWN blog)

4. Facebook- me lovey some Facebooking, just a week ago I got back in touch with one of my besties from High School. oh did that girl make me laugh!

5. Cleaning- you read it right, cleaning. Anyone who knows me IRL is now choking on their coffee. That is a big fat lie, just ask my husband he'll tell you! I want to say exercise, but it isn't quite an obsession yet, but I'm working on it!

1. I am going to double tag Serenity Now - is that breaking some super secret bloggers rule? I started reading her when she was doing her 365 posts. She must have worn herself out she just doesn't post as much any more.

2. My Frugal Adventures (damn, I should have made HER one of my obsessions!) This woman is a TRUE gift in my life. I am learning the art of coupons, saving and having fun while doing it. Charlene puts an incredible amount of time and effort into her posts and I SO love her for it!

3. Mountain Momma Musings - this woman can write, she's funny and I think from reading about how she doesn't make her bed, she and I might get along VERY well (although for the record I DO make my bed, I just don't finish cleaning out the crockpot after making chili until there is mold floating on top of the water, but I digress)

4. Classy & Fabulous - the name says it all don't you think? What it doesn't tell you is that this young lady (uggghhh I'm OLD) is a great writer, sassy and just plain darling. I love reading her posts they make me feel as young as I am in my brain! I figured she needed a fabulous award for her fabulous blog!

5. The McMommy Chronicles - she's a blogger star, but her posts make me laugh or smile so she gets my award!

These bloggers ROCK!

Almost as good as a blue Tiffany's box... This was bestowed on me by Georgie, she's funny, she knows a good blogger when she sees one *ahem* and she's SUPER helpful with her how to posts for the new bloggers! Thanks girl!



Now, it is my turn to pass along the goodies. I bet my frequent commenters and friends are wishing they had a blog right about now, but, alas they DON'T and I can't be bought so, friend or no friend, these awards are going to the bloggers whose posts nourish me like a Red Bull in the morning. For those who don't know me, that is a very, very high compliment!



Don't let the rules slow you down, this is super fun and super simple to keep the ball and the bloggy love going.

• Award 5 bloggers! (this is the hardest part)


• Let 'em know in your post or via email, twitter or blog comments that they've received an award


• Share the love and link back to both the person who awarded you and back to http://www.mammadawg.com/2008/08/kick-ass-blogger-award.html


• Hop on back to the Kick Ass Blogger Club HQ to sign Mr. Linky then pass it on (which you can also get to on the above link)

Here we goooooooooooooooooooooo:



1. I'm pretty much a lurker on her site, but I read every.single.post and I love, love , love her carnivals. Right now Jen @ AbsolutelyBananas is doing a weekly writing prompt and now that I am back from vacation I am SO gonna participate. She is super cool because she really cares what her readers think, she's open to suggestion and she's a great, great blogger, oh and a wiz with the photoshop, her son has a great sense of humor too!. I can only dream to write as well and photoshop the hell out of stuff... So, I don't know that she'll be a puddle over getting this award, but that's not what it is all about! Thanks for the awesome blog Jen!



2. Headless Mom over @ The Adventures of the Headless Family has a special place in my heart and my life...she knows way too many secrets about me and we have been friends since the 5th grade. We may have swapped spit with a few of the same boys over the years, but I'm just sayin'. Check out her blog she's funny, she posts awesome recipes and she writes with God on her heart. Luv ya, muah!



3. Meghan @ AMomTwoBoys is a daily favorite! She has these DARLING little boys and she's laugh out loud funny. She's smart, she's a wise ass and she, too, has a gift with the photoshop, the buttons, anything creative and she's on it! She's also the creator of AllMediocre and if you don't know what that is, and aren't a member WTF?! Go now, but be sure to come on back, oh and when you sign up (cause I know you will) let her know I sent ya!



4. Steph @ SerenityNow!SerenityNow! is a hoot and she's doing posts for 365 days in a row! Holy cow, I know I couldn't do it and I have such respect for her. She posted, er, her husband posted this GREAT post about a computer virus that is going around AND how to fix it (seems her hubby is an IT go to guy!) She posts these AWESOME reviews for Word of Mouth Mondays and she's a great supporter of her fellow bloggers, you rock Steph! and thanks for your support!



5. The last great blogger is the king of Marketing, Seth Godin and he's so up my alley. His books rock, he's right on with his marketing and I can only hope to learn from him to improve my business as well as a blog I do just for fun. I've read several of his books and they are awesome! Check him out, maybe he'll inspire the way you do business or write your blog. He's so my people!