On receiving my coveted Rubbish Blogging Bug award, I went through a succession of feelings... first of all, I was of course pleased and not a little surprised to be mentioned in such illustrious company! Secondly, I was a bit embarrassed, as looking at my blog recently you would not see much evidence of the blogging bug biting - I do have a few half-written posts to be polished up and published, but the public face of the blog has been a bit cobwebby lately. Thirdly, I was inspired and motivated to rectify this situation by the other great blogs and bloggers nominated for the various awards - many are now bookmarked for a good old nosey through their archives when I get chance.But finally, and lingeringly, I can't help but be sad that these awards are prompted by Mrs A's decision to move on from the world of waste blogging. Karen was my first inspiration, a mere five months ago, to try not only a bit of waste reduction but also sharing my successes and frustrations with the online world. I can't claim to be anywhere near the true nirvana of Zero Waste yet, but I am certainly closer than I was before, and by blogging along the way I've made contact with some great people. But it's true, there is a bigger world out there than waste blogging, especially when you put so much time and effort into it. From videos to interviews to full-on soul-searching about motivation and meaning, The Rubbish Diet has always been a rich and varied source of thought-provoking stuff, and I am very appreciative of all the time and effort that must have gone into it.
So forget the rambly acceptance speech thanking my poodle's kennel maid and my nursery school teachers - it's a big thank you from me to Mrs A, and a very sincere hope that The Rubbish Diet will still burst into life just occasionally to update us on goings-on at Average Towers. Cheers :)
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, it's my turn to be go all red and flushed now. So flushed, I've just logged in under a completely different google ID. Hope it didn't confuse you :-D/
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you Katy. I'm so glad to have been able to have helped, but the best thing is not to have been all on my own blogging about rubbish. What a merry crew that has gathered. It's great having you around and you thoroughly desere the recognition. And don't worry, after everyone's support and a lot more soul-seraching I won't run away and hide my head in the empty bin. There will still be the odd update from the old Rubbish Diet - (aren't they always odd?) :-D
P.S. Do you mind if I ring you should I need an acceptance speech of my own.
The odder the better, and feel free to recycle the speech of course - you will need one WHEN you win at the MEGAs ;)
ReplyDeleteMrs A is great, isn't she? :)
ReplyDeleteAnd CONGRATULATIONS for the award!! :)
I do love your blog & hope to read more posts too!! :)