Liebster Award!!!

Hi guys!!! This week, I have some really cool news! My blog was nominated for a Libster Award (squeeeeee)!!! To be honest, I didn't know what this was when Dottie first nominated me, but it's an award to raise awareness of small bloggers. Basically, someone nominates you, you answer 11 questions that the nominator posts, then you nominate 11 bloggers, and create 11 questions for them to answer. If you're confused, check out Dottie's blog because she explains it really well.

Dottie's questions for me:

1. What would be your desert island album? (Basically if you could only listen to one album for the rest of time, what would it be?)
Ack this is so extremely hard to choose!! I have like three favorite albums, but I would have to say Electra Heart by Marina and the Diamonds. It's soooooo good!

2. What is your favourite quote, and why?
“So, I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons. And maybe we'll never know most of them. But even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there. We can still do things. And we can try to feel okay about them.”
This quote is from The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which is one of the best books in the entire universe. I love this quote because it reminds me that the past does not define a person, and we always can choose our future and have control over what's to come.

3. What three people do you look up to the most, and why?
*My best friend: She grew up with a pretty dysfunctional family, and because of that had a horrible childhood, but she is one of the most optimistic, loving, and generous people I know and I think she's really inspiring and I love her to pieces.
*The biology teacher I had last year: She's like the older sister I never had, without the arguing. She gives great advice, and she's the coolest adult I know.
*My dad: He's kind to everyone and he's funny (he makes dad jokes funny somehow).

4. What was the last whole album you purchased?
Badlands by Halsey

5. If you could see any band (ever to exist) live, what band would it be, and why?
Probably Passenger because I've seen him live before and he's such an incredible live performer and so down to Earth and entertaining.

6. Coffee shop or restaurant, and why? 
Coffee shop because I like pastries and coffee more than like dinner food.

7. Do you prefer going to the cinema, or watching movies at home?
I don't like movies that much; I find it hard to pay attention during the whole thing.

8. What medium is best for playing music (vinyl, CD, iTunes, tape...)?
I like iTunes personally.

9. Do you have a "usual" drink in a coffee shop? Yes, a Caramel Macchiato

10. What three words would you use to describe your style?
Hmm, I would say varied, girly, and grunge.

11. Why did you start your blog, and how do you want it's future to be (e.g. professional, personal, etc.) ?
I started my blog as something to do to distract myself from the impending doom of my freshman year of high school. Honestly, I haven't really thought of its future, but I want it to stay personal.

My nominations:
Diary of a Lonely Girl
Lauren from Simply Lauren Elizabeth
Rose from Kisses, Rose
Annie from Mixing Sugar and Salt

Rosie from Rosie Pebbles

Ramblings of a Teenage Kiwi

Azia from Kiss Me Goodbye

Emma from Emma Ritchie

Lauryn from Life of a Blonde

Hannah-Mae from Hannah-Mae

Ailish Elizabeth from Ailish Elizabeth


My questions for them:
1. What is your favorite animal and why?
2. What did you want to be when you grew up when you were 5?
3. Would you rather live in the city or the country?
4. Why is your best friend your best friend?
5. What is the most awkward thing you have ever done?
6. What are you spectacular at?
7. Describe your personality in three words:
8. What subject did you/ do you hate in high school?
9. Do you like Valentine's day or do you think it's a scam?
10. What do you hope of the future?

11. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Next week, I'll have a Valentine's Day post, so stay tuned. If you have an idea for a Valentine's Day themed post that you want, let me know in the comments!

With tons and tons of love,
Em <3

ps. For some reason, the formatting on this post was not feelin' it, so this post took me forever to make.. stupid computer XD
pps. But it's snowing here and it's absolutely gorgeous, plus I have a dog sleeping on me so life is good, guys.
pps. Shameless self promotion: I just made a VSCO so if you follow me at emmarose1818 I'd love you forever