Liebster Award & Nominations

Cheers everyone :)

A couple of days back I've been nominated for the Liebster Award by Jenica from The Scientist and the Health Nut. YaY!

What this entails is having to:

• Write 11 random facts about yourself
• Answer 11 questions given by the person who nominated you
• Make up 11 new questions
• Nominate 11 bloggers for the award

So let's get started :P I'll also add animal pictures from my trip to Mexico on here to spice things up ^^

Pelicans chilling by the beach

 Random Facts

1. Unlike Jenica, I've broken my right arm, nose, and left arm... twice
2. This one is a shocker... I used to HATE OATMEAL. Yup! It's because my grandma would make me eat it EVERY SINGLE DAY and it was plain oats& milk. No fruits, no pb, blah!
3. I'm not a fan of deserts. Yeah I'm a weirdo... The only cakes I really like are deep rich creamy chocolate ones.
4. I didn't learn to swim properly until I was about 12 despite the fact that I grew up right beside the sea.
5. I don't usually talk about the music I listen too because I feel like I'd be judged :( What I listen to is more instrumental along with symphonic metal... My fav bands/ artists are Epica, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Globus, and Thomas Bergersen (Two Steps from Hell)
6. I haven't skipped breakfast in years!
7. I have had a longtime wish to do the splits. New Year's Resolution?
8. I was born in Moscow and stayed there for 3 months. I have never been back :( Next vacation destination?
9. I love jigsaw puzzles! Love them! If you haven't noticed the blue background in some of my "foodie" pictures- it's a jigsaw puzzle.
10. This is kind of a sad one but I've never been in love :( I've liked a few guys in my life  but I've never actually loved someone. Who knows where I'll meet my prince charming :D
11. When doing the "touch your toes" stretch, I can put my palms flat on the ground ^^ I always feel like it's an accomplishment and love showing it off :P It used to annoy me in gym class because people would just say "oh it's because you have long arms"... thanx but I have equally long legs. 

Red Macaw in the resort lobby

Jenica's Questions

What’s the weirdest food combination that you’ve tried and loved? Umm... peanut butter and egg whites along with cheekpea blondies from CCK

Do you eat to exercise or exercise to eat? I love to exercise so I do it for the sake of enjoyment/ health. I eat when I'm hungry... So I guess I eat to exercise :)

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? (recycled this one  ) I used to want to be a teacher and I would design lessons/ pretend to teach my toys. Now I realize that teaching is not for me, I just don't have that much patience.

What’s your favorite part of your day? 7-11pm That's the time I'm locked up in my room studying. It's the time I have to myself when no one bugs me and I'm being productive :D

When did you stop believing in Santa Claus (if you ever believed in him, or if you ever stopped)? I was around 5ish. I'm not sure why I stopped...

If money weren’t a factor, what would you do with your life? Become a peace activist

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Ratatouille as it has all of my favorite veggies- Zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants, bell peppers... Unfortunately I don't think I could survive on a diet of pure veggies and seasoning :S Maybe spread some hummus all over the Ratatouille?

What’s the definition of delicious, in your opinion? When everything stops and all you can think about is the food you're eating

What’s your favorite book? As a kid- Chronicles of Narnia. Gee I don't really have a favorite but I did enjoy "Like Water for Chocolate" and I'd suggest it for all the foodies reading this. In this book every chapter starts of with a recipe :P

Do you speak another language? Yup! Russian (fluent) and French (good enough to read the newspaper). I'm considering learning Spanish ^^

Can you play a musical instrument?Yup I've finished all the Royal Conservatory of Music levels for piano. I've played from grade 2 until grade 12. Unfortunately I stopped once university started :(

Iguana's found everywhere. I almost stepped on one :S

My 11 Questions to the Nominees

1. What's the number one thing you love about having your blog?
2. Do your relatives know about your blog?
3. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
4. What's your favorite song?
5. If you could learn another language which would it be and why?
6. What's your dream vacation destination?
7. What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
8. What was your favorite subject in school?
9. Have you ever cheated on a test :P
10. What's your favorite tea/ coffee/ hot drink?
11. If safety wasn't an issue, which animal would you like to have as a pet?

Butterfly Conservatory at XCaret Park

The Nominees (in no particular order)

1. Marie from Feeding Five. You're a great mom and make me want to be one sometime in the future ^^
2. Laura from Spring to the Table. I'm jealous of your biceps and all the strange but good food combinations you come up with :P
3. Amira from Toronto Runner. Thank you for all your kind comments and always keep running ^^ unless your injured...
4. Ellen from Scrumptious Gruel. Your posts are so funny and clever. Also I'm pretty sure I've picked up on some vocabulary from reading them :D 
5. Green Girl Running. I love how you started running for a great cause and thank you for all your running tips ^^
6. Zainab from Kicking Kilos. You're one persistent person :) Good luck with your weight loss and don't be too hard on yourself ;)
7. Alex from Brain, Body, Because. I love your holistic approach to life and that you're not afraid to build some muscle :) Keep rocking girl!
8. Allie from Forgotten Beast. I think you're awesome and super funny! Best of luck with your weightlifting endevours ;)
9. Vicky from Sweet & Healthy Living. Your recipes are so creative, delicious sounding and nutritious!
10. Erica from Erica House. I know I rarely comment on your blog but I've been reading it for a while now. I have no clue how you manage to get so much done during your day and Salem reminds me so much of my Chernucha
11. Morgan from Life After Bagels. Another blog that I actively read but don't comment on (probably should lol). I love how you have decided to go back to school along with your time management tips :D

That'll be all and I'm excited to hear your answers ^^