Monday, June 4, 2012

Armchair BEA ~ Day One ~ Answer 5 Questions

Alright, let's get Armchair BEA 2012 rolling!! 


If you have no idea what I'm talking about, please see THIS post. 


Today's agenda is all about learning about our fellow bloggers! Talking with other bloggers was my favorite thing about last year's Armchair BEA. Our goal today is to answer five questions, so without further ado:

1.  Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging?

Me and my littlest one last month!
I'm Jennifer!  In a nutshell I'm a wife and mommy who loves to read (obviously), loves photography, and has a degree in Biology.  I'm silly, nerdy, and generally a nice person.

I've been blogging for a little over a year now. There have been times where I haven't posted very much, but I'm still here! 

I got into blogging because I wanted a place to talk about the books I read! I had no idea it would turn into this; It's far better than I imagined!

If you want to know a little more about me, I posted some on last year's post: How Do You Armchair BEA?

2. What are you currently reading, or what is your favorite book you have read so far in 2012?


My favorite book so far this year would have to be The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. It was such an amazing book! I laughed and I cried (while in the waiting room of the hospital no less!). I can't recommend this book enough. I actually own two signed copies.

Plus, I love John and his brother, Hank. Yay Nerdfighters! If you haven't seen them on youtube, you need to. Seriously... click here


3.  What is your favorite feature on your blog (i.e. author interviews, memes, something specific to your blog)?

Photography by Little Shelf
 I don't have one thing that's a "thing" I do, like a feature. Photography is a hobby of mine and I try to incorporate that whenever I can though!

I did a few fancy schmancy pictures on a review of a kids book about Rapunzel, and I've taken photos at a few author signings! You can check them out if you want to:

4.  Where do you see your blog in five years?  

I really do hope to be book blogging in five years still! Right now I'm trying to figure out how to make my blog more "me" and unique. It's tough, isn't it?? In five years my kids will be older, so hopefully I'll have a bit more time to dedicate to it. I want to have more interaction with my readers too! 


5. Which is your favorite post that you have written that you want everyone to read?

My favorite post is actually on another blog! I was a guest on A Book and a Latte and talked all about the Vlogbrothers and Nerdfighters. That was by far my most favorite post! Here it is:




Thanks for reading all that, if you did! :) Please leave a link to your blog so I can get to know you, too! 

37 comments:

  1. That picture is beautiful! I always wanted to take a photography class, or two, and learn how to take amazing pictures. :)

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    1. Thanks Cyndi! You can always learn online (for free) - that's how I did it! It's time consuming, but worth it.

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  2. Yay, another nerdfighter!!! And what an adorable picture!

    Stopping by to say thank you for sharing your love of books with the on-line world. I worry sometimes that book bloggers feel unappreciated, so trying to let some of you know what you do matters, and it is appreciated!

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    1. Yay nerdfighters! :)

      I'm really excited you stopped by and commented! Thanks for that message; it means a lot! :)

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    2. I'd call myself an honorary nerdfighter; read all John Green's books and occasionally watch his vlogs (not sure what else it entails to call oneself a nerdfighter). Crossing my fingers I'll be able to see the author this weekend at Chicago's Printer's Row Lit Fest. I have this ticket voucher but the whole deal sounds complicated.

      Glad to find your blog!

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  3. I feel so much better reading how many people said they started blogging for themselves and didn't realize what it all meant, what it would become. I thought everyone was all organized and planned everything before they got started. And I certainly didn't. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one! Old follower...

    Have a great BEA! My BEA Post

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    1. I was not organized at all! LOL. I had no idea where to start. I just kinda started posted whatever. I had been to a few blogs, but had no clue how huge this community is! It's pretty awesome.

      I know you're an old follower silly! I know exactly who you are. :)

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  4. I remember that Nerdfighters post! Gotta love John and Hank. :D

    Also, your baby is adorable and I'm jealous that you have a degree in Bio. Me + Science = Disaster. Haha.

    Can't wait for the rest of your posts this week, Jennifer!

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    1. Oh awesome that you remember my post! :) <3 John and Hank.

      Thanks! He's gotten so much bigger in the last month or so!

      I thought I didn't like Biology until I took it! I needed it for the degree I was going for and then it turned out I really liked it. lol

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  5. Cool answers and that pic w/ the baby is too cute. Aww! Lol.

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  6. I AM a nerdfighter! I think all book blogs work against world suck :) Thrilled to have found yours :) Sooo precious!

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    1. You're right! Book blogs totally fight world suck. I like that. DFTBA!

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  7. Hi and happy Armchair BEA to you. :)

    Love your pictures that Rapunzel one is very cool.

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    1. Hi Becky! Happy Armchair BEA to you too! Thanks!

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  8. LOL, nerdfighters, going to see what that's about and what is this about world suckage? I think there's a lot of that happening too but I sincerely hope it stops! Good to meet you!

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    1. Oh man, nerdfighters are the best! I hope you like it once you learn about it! :)

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  9. Love the nerdfighters! Your blog is beautiful and it looks like you are doing well with creating an identity here for youself - keep up the good work, and thanks for stopping by today!

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  10. AWWWW!! That pic of you and baby is preciosa! And HOLY AWESOME on the Vlogbrothers! Thanks for introducing me to them. How fun! I have yet to read a John green novel (I KNOW!) but they are all on my list. One day, when I need a good cry...

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    1. If you loved them, you will love The Fault in Our stars. So full of awesome! I'm SToKED you like them now. :D

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  11. Wow, your photography is awesome! I love how you incorporate that into your bookish blog!

    Thanks for turning me on to NerdFighter!- sooo great!

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    1. You're welcome. The more nerdfighters the better! Thanks for the compliment. :)

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  12. Hi *waves* OMG i love your blog. I am so glad i have come across it as part of this armchairbea x Firstly congrats in the lil one, adorable! Secondly, your photography is awesome, i am so interested in photography but dont do it myself. At the moment, during this armchair bea,so many ppl are reading John Green's book, i so need to read it! I have just seen that you have reviewed Hourglass by Myra McEntire- i am currently reading that and loving it. Have you read Timepiece by her which is the follow up to Hourglass?
    You did the read-a-thon too, i didn't see you in that for some reason :( I was the grand prize winner of that *blushes* I am def following your blog...photoraphy and books....love love love :)
    x

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    1. Oh, awesome that you won Bout of Books! I wasn't as active on it as I would have liked... the baby was being high maintenance. :/

      I'm so glad you stopped by! Thanks for all the nice things you've said!! :D How sweet. I did read Timepiece... I need to write the review ASAP since it comes out super soon! It was great! I liked Hourglass a little bit more, but they were both awesome.

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  13. I love The Fault in Our Stars too. I really hope John Green wins another Printz for that.

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    1. I hope so too! It's just soooo... amazing. :)

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  14. Love your pictures. Especially the one with your wee one wrapped. I have some great memories of wearing my son...some of them pretty recent.

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    1. My first baby didn't really like being in the wrap, so I'm stoked that he likes it! It's so nice to have them so close. <3

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  15. I am a nerdfighter! It's nice to meet you, Jennifer. That kitty pic is adorable. I read the first book in the Fallen series but haven't gotten around to any of the others yet.

    If you have the time, I’d love to hear from you at my armchair BEA post.

    DFTBA. :)

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    1. Nice to meet you too, Melanie! I think Fallen is one of those series that people love or hate. I love it! It's like a guilty pleasure. :)

      DFTBA! :)

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  16. I still need to read FIOS! I'm reading John Green's books from least "best" to best so I can love them all! I'm on my second one atm! Yay Nerdfighters!!

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    1. You know what? That's a pretty good idea! Kinda wish I did it that way. I've only read two, but liked them both. I really need to read the rest!

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  17. Paranormalcy is a fun quick read :) Hope you like it! I still have to pick up the Fault in our Stars

    Krazyyme @ Young Readers

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  18. So nice to "meet" you. I love meeting new bloggers and discovering new blogs during this event...love the pic of you and your tiny little one. Hope you have a great Armchair BEA week and feel free to hop over to Stiletto Storytime and say hello if you get chance. Happy Reading!

    Courtney
    Stiletto Storytime

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  19. Your baby is ADORABLE!!! <3
    And thanks to your post a while back, I'm now a nerdfighter! DFTBA :)

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  20. Those photos you took for that Rapunzel book are really pretty. :)

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