Guess what? The tenure dossier is done! One massive binder chock full of plastic pages and carefully indexed tabs will now weave its way through all the layers of approval on campus. However, I can rest for a bit. Whew!

And what better way to rest than to pass on some awesome awards!

Last Thursday, Christy gave me the “Lemonade Award for Great Attitude or Gratitude.”

Immediately, I knew who I wanted to pass this one on to:

Sandy @ Wholesome Talk

Sandy’s blog covers books and much, much more.  I love her inspiration and am always happy to see a post from her in my reader.

Then, this Thursday, Christine, from Booktumbling, bestowed the “Kreativ Blogger” Award.  Now this one comes with a bit more work.

After getting this award, you have to name seven favorite things and pass the award on to seven awesome bloggers.  I can certainly think of seven bloggers!

First up, favorite things:

1. a finished tenure dossier (you knew that was coming)
2. long phone calls with my mom
3. back rubs from my husband
4. a steaming cup of herbal tea on my commute
5. fresh-baked blueberry muffins
6. backyard bird feeders
7. awesome new-to-me blogs

Without further ado, I pass this award on to the following:

1. Justice Jennifer Reads
2. Everyday I Write the Book
3. Galleysmith
4. The 3 R’s Blog
5. A Guy’s Moleskine Notebook
6. Pretty.Little.World
7. Almost Frugal

Happy weekend and happy blogging everyone!