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What Continent Are You?, a Birthday, Do I Understand This Correctly? and an Award

written by Thom - October 21st, 2009 at 12:03 am

I can live with this :)


You Are Asia


You are driven, brilliant and resourceful. You tend to be thought of as a brain.
You embrace ideas and technology quickly. You like to be on the cutting edge, but you don’t forget about the past or tradition.

You are cultured, cosmopolitan, and eclectic. You draw inspiration from many sources.
You are unselfish and motivated by a sense of duty. You work hard because it’s the right thing to do, not because you hope to strike it rich.

HAU’OLI LA HANAU

glitters

My dear friend Bill has his birthday today. He was my college roommate and to this day remains near and dear to my heart. I hope you have a great day Bill and have Kelley and the kids give you a big hug for me. Love ya man!. Have a great day :)

DO I UNDERSTAND THIS CORRECTLY?

Let me see if I understand all of this…

IF YOU CROSS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU GET 12 YEARS HARD LABOR

IF YOU CROSS THE IRANIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU ARE DETAINED INDEFINITELY

IF YOU CROSS THE U.S. BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU GET A DRIVERS LICENSE, A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, WELFARE, FOOD STAMPS AND FREE HEALTH CARE

Maybe I still don’t understand.

AWARD

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Hootin’ Anni at Hootin’ Anni’s awarded me the Neno’s Award yesterday. Thank you so much Hootin’ Anni. I am thrilled to get this and honored that you thought of me. Mahalo!

Thank

The Neno’s Award Rules and Regulations:

1. As a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging.

2. To seek the reasons why we all love blogging.

3. Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it.

4. Don’t forget to mention the person who gives you the award.

5. Answer the award’s question by writing the reason why you love blogging.

6. Tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like.

7. Don’t forget to notify the award receivers and put their links in your post.

The reasons I love blogging are pretty obvious. Friendships, Learning, Knowledge, Laughter, Joy, Discussion, Creativity, Sharing. I could go on and on but I’ll leave it at that. Oh yeah, and one more Awards WOOT!!! How could I forget that. I thank you all for participating and make this your blog.

Now then, you might all think that it doesn’t mean anything when I pass the awards on to so many people. But each and every one of you participates in this blog daily and take the time to comment and participate. That to me means everything and makes you all special. So passing it on to everyone is my way to thank you, simply said. So I pass this award on to:

Adiaha at No Gimmicks, Just Me
Akelamalu at Everything And Nothing
Alice at I Was Born2Cree8
Amanda at Moore Blog Life
Angie at Annies Home
Asta at Hyperenergy and other obstacles – This is where I relax
Barbara at Stray Thoughts
Baron at Baron’s Life……..
Becca at Becca’s Backyard
Betty at Betty’s News
Bill at The Old Fart’s Blog
Bing at Sheepish Thoughts
Brenda at Brenda’s Blog from Paraguay
Bud at WTIT: The Blog
Carielle at Not Suzy Homemaker
Carleen at Life, Liberty and Good Coffee
Carletta at ROUND THE BEND
Cherie at C’EST MOI TROIS
Cindy at Kaleidoscope
Desert Songbird at The Ice Box
Diane at Good Mourning, Glory!
Dr. John at Dr. John’s Fortress
Dulce at Sweeter Poetry
Ebie at The MAIN ingredient
Ellen at The Happy Wonderer
Fandango at DRAGON’S LAIR
Gattina at Writer’s Cramps
G-Man at Mr. Knowitall
Harriet at I am Harriet
Hazel at Delineating Des ~ or attempting to ~
James at Newtown Area Photo
Jenn at You know… that Blog?
Jientje at Heaven is in Belgium
Jodi at My Life as Mama Jodi
Juliana at Scabiosa Trenta
Kari at Sea, Sand and Shells
Lady at A Lady’s Life…
Lily at Lily’s New Strange World Today
Lyn at A Blog In The Rough
Mama Zen at The Zen of Motherhood
Mar at Maremagnum
Mariposa at Mariposa’s Tales
Marites at Pinay Heart Wanderings and Musings
Mark at An Eerie Tapestry
Mary at Work of the Poet
Mejis at Did I Say That Outloud?
Melli at Insanity Prevails
Modern Mom at The Modern Mom
Nessa at The Chrysalis Stage
Nicole at NicoleB Photography
Nurse Exec at Driven to Distraction
Pam at Finding Pam
Quilly at Quintessentially Quilly
Reba at Reba’s Run
Ria at Short Attention Span Theatre
Rosidah at Music of My Life
Sage Mom at My Island Views
SouthLakesMom at I Didn’t Know THAT!
Stacie at Super Mommy To The Rescue
Susan at Stony River Farm
Suzanne at Living to tell the Story

Again, Hootin’ Anni thank you so much.

Hey, it’s only my opinion.

A Hui Hou

65 Responses to “What Continent Are You?, a Birthday, Do I Understand This Correctly? and an Award”

  1. Doug
    October 21 2009 at 12:17 am

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    I think if you cross the Hawi’ian border illegally you deserve all that stuff.

  2. G-Man
    October 21 2009 at 1:25 am

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    Thanks Thom, I do love blogging! Mostly because of interesting and caring people such as yourself. I’ll continue until I become bored or uninspired…Rock On!

  3. Dulce
    October 21 2009 at 2:30 am

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    Thank you so much again Thom for this award. It’s really beautiful and you deserve it for being such a great blogger. I think I am a good blogger as well, just because I do it everyday with all my love.
    I took the quizz and… AM AFRICA!!! ( quite near, but have never had a lot of interest to see it…)
    *You are unpredictable, chaotic, and a bit of an underachiever. People say you don’t live up to your potential.
    You have so many resources at your disposal, but you haven’t figured out how to use them yet.

    You’ve had a hard (and possibly even violent) life, but you’ve remained beautiful and even tranquil at times.
    You are a mystery to most people, but that doesn’t stop them from wondering about you. You are alluring and magical in many ways.*

    INTERESTING! I like the meaning…and agree to a certain extent ****

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 10:55 am

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      Yes my friend you are a great blogger. I’m glad you enjoyed the award and thank you. I like that also “agree to a certain extent”

  4. Lyn - A Blog In The Rough
    October 21 2009 at 2:57 am

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    WOW another award all in one week! WOOHOO! Thanks sooooo much :)

    Took the quiz and I’m Antarctica! YIKES, I don’t wanna be there in that cold.

  5. Mar
    October 21 2009 at 3:38 am

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    I am Asia too 8)
    Congrats on your award. And thanks at the same time! I think I need an extra blog just to display your generosity!

  6. Hazel
    October 21 2009 at 3:42 am

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    Thanks for the award, Thom. It was passed on to me previously.

    I am also Asia, but maybe not as brilliant as to understand why illegal border crossing to the US would earn me nice things :-)

    Happy birthday to Bill.

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 10:58 am

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      Ah…well you are welcome. I could never forget to include you :) Thanks for the birthday wish. We can have fun in Asia :)

  7. Jientje
    October 21 2009 at 5:48 am

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    You Are Africa
    You are unpredictable, chaotic, and a bit of an underachiever. People say you don’t live up to your potential.
    You have so many resources at your disposal, but you haven’t figured out how to use them yet.

    You’ve had a hard (and possibly even violent) life, but you’ve remained beautiful and even tranquil at times.
    You are a mystery to most people, but that doesn’t stop them from wondering about you. You are alluring and magical in many ways.
    I have no idea what to think of this one.

    Happy Birthday to your friend Bill!
    Lots of birthdays in October it seems? Let’s see? Aaah yes, January is a cold month. That must be it! LOL!!
    Thanks for the award Thom. I agree on the reason for blogging. I’ve never met so many special friends. I’m glad I’m part of this blog too.

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 10:59 am

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      ROFLMAO…Yes January must have been a fun month I do think :) Thanks for the birthday wish. I hope your day was real special. :) I don’t think Africa fits you very much. pffft…broken quiz my Belgian Bombshell :) xoxoxox

  8. James
    October 21 2009 at 6:05 am

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    Hi Thom. Thank you very much for the award.
    I was Africa and the description pretty much hit the nail on the head. These quizes are amazing.
    The lack of enforcement of this country’s immigration laws has baffled me for many years.

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:00 am

      8.1

      Hmmm interesting that that fits you. Why don’t I think that’s you. :) Isn’t that the truth…I’m baffled all the time by our laws :) You are most welcome my friend :)

  9. fandango
    October 21 2009 at 6:09 am

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    Mr. Thom you are a man of great taste. We don’t care what Quilly says. You are so kind to dragons. Givi9ng us this truly magnificent award. Of course we do deserve it. WE will treasure it always.

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:02 am

      9.1

      I knew you would Fandango. You dragons are one of my all time favs. Ya speak the truth all the time and make us think. Besides, I like what ya always want to eat :) Enjoy my friend :)

  10. Mama Zen
    October 21 2009 at 6:19 am

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    Oh, this is a pretty one! Thank you, Thom!

  11. finding pam
    October 21 2009 at 6:28 am

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    Thom, thank you for this lovely award. Congrats to you as you are most worthy of this award.

    HB to your friend, Bill.

    I am Africa…somewhat true, but not the under achiever part. The last paragraph is true.

    Your blog has developed into a most incredible blog with so many different post.

    I love it!
    Pam

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:03 am

      11.1

      You are most welcome and thank you. I’m glad you enjoy this. Incredible…hmmm…it’s because of all of you guys and the comments :) Thanks for the birthday wish :)

  12. juliana
    October 21 2009 at 7:56 am

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    oh noooooooo… another award?! mind if i send it to africa?

  13. Barbara H.
    October 21 2009 at 8:15 am

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    I got Asia, too.

    Happy Birthday to Bill!

    Congratulations on yet another award, and thanks so much for passing it on.

    Oh — and the border thing really doesn’t make sense, does it?!

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:04 am

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      Thanks for the birthday wish and the comment about the award. And you are most welcome. Our border laws have never made sense to me :)

  14. Desert Songbird
    October 21 2009 at 8:40 am

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    I dunno if I agree with this:

    You Are Europe
    You are old fashioned, a true romantic, and an idealist. You sometimes wish you could freeze time and that the world would stop changing.
    You appreciate quality over quantity, and you try your best to live the good life.

    You appreciate good art, good food, good wine, and good company more than most people you know.
    You remember and honor the past. You believe that culture should be preserved and appreciated.

  15. Nessa
    October 21 2009 at 9:23 am

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    I think you understood perfectly. the problem is it makes no sense.

    Congratulations on your award and thanks for sharing it.

    Wordless Wednesday – King of the Field

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:07 am

      15.1

      Thank you and you are most welcome. It doesn’t make any sense does it? So yes, I guess I did understand it perfectly

  16. ellen b
    October 21 2009 at 10:31 am

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    Hey Thom!! How ya doin?
    That is so interesting to put those 3 border crossing penalties up there together :0)
    Things that just make you shake your head. Thanks for the award…you are too kind to me :0)

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:08 am

      16.1

      I’m doing well my friend. Thanks for asking. I hope you are as well. :) Yes, it does make your head shake. :) You are most welcome my friend :)

  17. amanda
    October 21 2009 at 11:02 am

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    Another Award? OMG you’re gonna need a glass case to put them all in! Just remember I knew you when you had Oh I don’t know….. a whole lot less of these awards!
    I do appreciate you passing this on to me Thom, they are a bright spot in my day, it’s nice to be thought of.
    I have to agree with on the border issue but we could dedicate an entire blog to just that subject alone (sad isn’t it?).
    BTW I enjoyed Quilly’s post very much, she Luvs you lots!
    xoxoxoxox

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:09 am

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      I’m glad you liked Quilly’s post. So did I. You are most welcome for the award and yes, we might all need a bigger case. The issue with our borders disgusts me. I know we are the land of the free…but…enough is enough. :) xoxoxxoxo

  18. Bill
    October 21 2009 at 11:09 am

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    I am supposed to be Antarctica, Hmmmm

    Happy Birthday to your Friend.

    Thank you for the Award Thom, Much appreciated and so thoughtful of you to think of me.

  19. Ria
    October 21 2009 at 12:02 pm

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    You Are Australia

    You are friendly, laid back, and casual. Not much gets under your skin.
    You are an open book and very easy to talk to. You always have a great story to tell… you’ve been on many adventures.

    You are highly independent and a bit of a loner. You have carved your own path in life, and you don’t have many who want to join you on your voyage.
    You are energetic and focused. You like to be productive, and you like to keep moving. You love being outdoors.

    What Continent Are You?
    Blogthings: Learn Something Surprising About Yourself

    Thanks for the award!! I started my blog as sort of an electronic journal for my knitting and garden attempts – but it has evolved and now the friends I have in the blogosphere is definitely the best part of blogging. So thanks for being the best part of blogging!!

  20. Dr. John
    October 21 2009 at 1:12 pm

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    My dear Thom,
    I have a question for you .Does it “to encourage friendships through blogging.” o give an award io someone who doesn’t want it and who won’t accept it?
    I know you throw them out like paper airplanes to half the internet but think before you throw.
    You know I accept no awards that have rules. You know what I think of the meaning of internet awards.
    Shame on you.
    I can not say thank you because thanks is not what I feel.
    I acknowledge you gave it. That’s it.
    Now I look like an award Grinch.

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 4:12 pm

      20.1

      Well no it doesn’t. But if I get I pass on. Plain and simple. If people don’t want to accept or thank that’s their business. I know a lot of folks who don’t like these that’s fine by me. I love them and my fleet will continue to fly. :)

  21. Melli
    October 21 2009 at 2:50 pm

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    LOL! Hey ya got more outta Dr. John than you ever get outta ME! ;)

    I AM AFRICA!
    (and that’s okay by me!)

    You are unpredictable, chaotic, and a bit of an underachiever. People say you don’t live up to your potential. (very true – I have heard that all my life!)
    You have so many resources at your disposal, but you haven’t figured out how to use them yet. (probably also true – but I’m workin’ on it!)

    You’ve had a hard (and possibly even violent) life, but you’ve remained beautiful and even tranquil at times. (not violent – but hard in my young years – true.)
    You are a mystery to most people, but that doesn’t stop them from wondering about you. You are alluring and magical in many ways. (FALSE! I am an open book!)

    As for whether you “get it” or not — by JOVE! I think you’ve GOT it!

  22. Ebie
    October 21 2009 at 3:02 pm

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    I took the quiz and it does not represent me, I think!

    And thanks for the award, hehehehe you haave covered all blogger friends up to S! Why didn’t you go all the way to Z? hahahah!

    I agree and I do not understand about the US/Mexico border crossing!

  23. Susan at Stony River
    October 21 2009 at 3:27 pm

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    Heeey… I left a comment here, what happened to it? About US voting, immigration, etc, and being Africa…
    *sigh*

    Whatever happened, ooops.

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:32 pm

      23.1

      In your dreams you did. I went back and looked at every comment made all day today and yesterday. None. I also checked my email and nothing. This is the first comment from you on this post!!! NANO NANO I think you’ve been hanging around that star ship too much

  24. Brenda
    October 21 2009 at 4:03 pm

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    Thanks for the award! The border question is a puzzling one. . .

  25. Carletta
    October 21 2009 at 5:32 pm

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    I am NOT Africa! Nope! Well – maybe that alluring and magical part. LOL!
    Oh Tom, where your blog takes me. :)

    Happy Birthday to Bill!

  26. PinkLady
    October 21 2009 at 6:05 pm

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    a new award- yayyy!!! CONGRATULATIONS THOM!!! and thanks again for remembering me. i really appreciate it!

    isn’t blogging great? we get to meet new friends without need of coffee, lunch or dinner treat to keep the friendship alive.

    as far as borders are concerned, you cross ours and you get to build a business empire without paying the taxes. can you beat that? hehehe… funny but true

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:34 pm

      26.1

      You are most welcome my friend. Blogging is terrific. :) And you get to know so much about everyone. It’s fantastic. Shoot…I should start a business there :) You game? LOL

  27. Gattina
    October 21 2009 at 6:58 pm

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    I mean if your brain is sain you won’t cross these borders lol ! I should immigrate, because going to the States as a tourist is not very easy either and the welcome very unfriendly, cool and just limit polite (New York), slightly better in Los Angeles and in Chicago. But still ! At least it was like that under Bush, who saw in each tourist a terrorist ! Now I will hear Jientjes experience !
    Thanks for the award, it’s so cute that I take it, lol !
    The quiz is not so right. I never had a hard life !

    You Are Africa
    You are unpredictable, chaotic, and a bit of an underachiever. People say you don’t live up to your potential.
    You have so many resources at your disposal, but you haven’t figured out how to use them yet. You’ve had a hard (and possibly even violent) life, but you’ve remained beautiful and even tranquil at times.
    You are a mystery to most people, but that doesn’t stop them from wondering about you. You are alluring and magical in many ways.

    • Thom
      October 21 2009 at 11:36 pm

      27.1

      Oh Madame Chat…your killing me here yet again. So Funny…I can’t wait to see how her travels are as well. Yours sound well like an adventure. LOL You are most welcome for the award :)

  28. quilly
    October 21 2009 at 11:35 pm

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    What?! I didn’t leave a comment for you here? Just talked to Melli and flapped away? What a bird brain!

    Well, Bill, I’m way late. Hope your birthday was grand!

    And I am Africa, too. Sounds fun to me.

  29. Hootin' Anni
    October 22 2009 at 2:45 am

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    I had to see what continent I was…LOL and it couldn’t be more ‘off’….at least I think—

    You Are Africa
    You are unpredictable, chaotic, and a bit of an underachiever. People say you don’t live up to your potential.
    You have so many resources at your disposal, but you haven’t figured out how to use them yet.

    You’ve had a hard (and possibly even violent) life, but you’ve remained beautiful and even tranquil at times.
    You are a mystery to most people, but that doesn’t stop them from wondering about you. You are alluring and magical in many ways.

  30. Modern Mom
    October 22 2009 at 7:17 am

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    Hi Thom! Congrats on your award and thank you so much for including me. :)

    I have posted the award here.

    Take care! :)

  31. Carielle
    October 22 2009 at 6:00 pm

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    Congratulations on the awards and thank you very much for sharing with me :)

  32. marites
    October 25 2009 at 1:34 am

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    thank you so much for this award, Thom. I do love blogging! and am glad to meet friends like you thru it :)

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