The “Tell the Darkness to Get Lost” award was created to celebrate the rock stars who were kicked in the teeth by life and kept going anyway. It is also for those who inspire me to pick myself back up when I all I want to do is stay down. It’s my tribute to the bad ass gem of a human I see in you. You remind me to keep the faith, to keep going, and to never give in to the darkness. Your light brightens my world and gives me strength to tell the darkness to get lost. I celebrate you, I thank you, and I adore you.
Rules for accepting the award:
- To me, awards and rules shouldn’t be paired together. It’s like a great book and a forced book report. It goes from fun reading to work. So these are suggestions and ideas. You do what you feel inspired to do. If you change it wildly, that’s awesome! As I said before, you’re a bad ass. I would love to see what coolness you instill in this, but this whole thing is an optional gig. You’re a bad ass no matter what.
- Share one thing about you that is funny, interesting, or unique. Ideally tell something that you haven’t shared before, but again, it’s your call.
- You may display the award or not. It’s your blog, so I’m not going to dictate website aesthetics.
- You may nominate 5 or more or less other bad asses whom you believe deserve this award. I don’t know how many I listed below, but I wanted to include countless more. We all feel inspired by others and sometimes it’s beautiful to tell them how much their words have helped you when you needed it most.
- Tell those people who you have tagged why they matter even if it’s just a word. Kindness, bravery, resilience, laughter, quirkiness. Whatever comes to mind. Just tell them why you thought of them when you decided to share this with them.
- Know how much I genuinely appreciate you. You matter. This world is infinitely better because you are in it.
Something about me… Well, I have recently developed a serious talent for breaking my blog. In less than a week, I have managed to delete my access, disconnect domains, upgrade downgrade upgrade and sorta downgrade my plan when I should have just stayed where I was, and mess up some of my normally untouchable fonts with “stray code” (uh what is that and how would I have done it?!?). As a bonus, this is actually the second time I am writing the bottom half of this specific entry because it disappeared. The last hour is 100% gone from my revisions history. Even WP support couldn’t find anything. Apparently I’m a frickin’ magician, too. Now you see content and then POOF! It’s gone!
Please note that I struggled greatly with selecting the nominees below because so very many of you bring light into my world. There just isn’t enough internet to include all of the people I want to award.
Nominations (in no order at all):
https://joyfullyrenewed.wordpress.com/ – Your friendship makes my soul smile. I could write a book on everything you have taught me.
https://mainepaperpusher.wordpress.com/ – You are like a butterfly with a gentle beautiful kindness that I adore.
https://insidetherainbow.blog/ – You are my sister from another mister. I laugh and cry with you.
https://wakinguponthewrongsideof50.wordpress.com/ – If you are future me, I couldn’t be happier. And if not, I’ll just have to stick with being inspired by how fab you are.
https://bookreviewsbyshalini.wordpress.com/ – You are Adele and I am Lady Gaga. What a pair we are! I’m so thankful for you sweet girl.
https://misifusa.wordpress.com/ – You make everything shine and fine light in the darkest of places. You spread incredible kindness and bless us all.
https://knockedoverbyafeather.wordpress.com/ – Girl – you’re just kickin’ ass and taking names. You are raw and real and fan-effin’-tastic. Hold on. Write that damn book. You have a big important story to tell. You are amazing. Stick the #@*& around! 😉
https://watchwaitandwitness.com/ – Your teaching stories give me such joy. You change the world in the very best way by opening little minds and hearts. You changed mine, too.
https://thisismytruthnow.com/ – My friend with countless names… Thank you for always finding a kind word and positive note. I am perpetually in awe of the extensive writing and reading you do everyday, and I truly appreciate that you make time to include me in the mix. I am thankful for you Jumper.
http://inspirationpie.com/ – You do serve up that inspiration! I love your journeys, your wisdom, and your sass.
https://magickmermaid.wordpress.com/ – You are a fairy among us. I adore the way you create magic all around you. It’s infectious and marvelous (unlike the flu – also infectious but less fab).
https://foodzesty.com/ – On the one hand, you do not get this award because it’s terribly mean to make all that fantastic food while I sit here eating a hot dog. On the other hand, I think that you are the cat’s pajamas and I can’t help but appreciate you on every level! 😉
https://collie123.wordpress.com/2017/08/08/r-e-m-everybody-hurts/ – You accept people for who they are. You find beauty everywhere. You are a kind soul Andrew.
https://carolrolke.com/blog/ – Hello outcast sister of mine! I am certain that mom misplaced you in the hospital where we were born. You are amazing. I so enjoy your clever wit and your wicked smarts. Keep ruling the world woman!
https://itrippedoverastone.com/ – Your ability to keep your chin up when life is lobbing some mega softballs your way is truly beautiful.
https://roseelaineblog.wordpress.com/ – Do I even need to mention the birds again? (Clearly yes since I just did!) You make the world beautiful on many levels. Never stop painting. Never stop shining. I don’t think you could even if you tried.
https://elbycloud.wordpress.com/ – Your stories make me giggle. Who wouldn’t feel seismic at reading them?!?!?
https://donnaanddiablo.wordpress.com/ – You don’t write on your blog anymore but you should! Your comments always lift me up. Thank you my friend.
https://welcometothenursery.wordpress.com/ – You recognize the importance of laughing at all things parenthood and I love that. Kids – the original comedians. I love your posts. It’s like you live in our house, too.
https://readrantrockandroll.com/ – Mischenko – I told you that I was a mess with WordPress! Hopefully your name will stick on this version!!! In response to your latest post, reading your blog makes me happy! I just love it. You are a reading machine and you gobble up every book under the sun. It’s like you’re the Flash but for nerds (cool nerds who read). 😉 So sorry about the revision revision revision! I do adore you!
Thank you so very much to all of you. You are precious to me.
Joanna
Momentum of Joy 
Aug 08, 2017 @ 13:01:42
Congrats Joooooo!!!! Everything you wrote to each of your nominees is so touching and beautiful…:)
Thank you so much for the nomination….I am honored.
Aug 08, 2017 @ 13:09:42
I actually reworded it after the initial post because I wanted to clarify that the congrats was to YOU! 🙂 Thank you for being an amazing friend and a beautiful person!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 13:11:59
Thank you for being my friend and a very special person in my life….:)
Aug 08, 2017 @ 13:43:39
Thank you Joanna for writing such a great blog 😊👍🌹
Aug 08, 2017 @ 13:56:01
Thank you for making everything you touch more beautiful!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 13:56:48
Light attracts light 🌹
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:10:56
🙂
Aug 08, 2017 @ 14:02:31
congrats on the award! ❤ xxx
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:10:42
You should be on this list, but you are on another list, too. Hopefully I can get that one knocked out by tomorrow. I’m starting to get too list-y and it’s making my brain swim! 😉
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:36:12
Lol I know the feeling 😂😂😂 thanks for adding me to one of your award lists XXX
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:49:07
Of course darling. I’m sorry that I’m just so pokey about getting the posts out there!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:00:43
That’s no problem just take your time we’re all a bit slow at times at getting our post out there
Aug 08, 2017 @ 14:15:11
Congrats on the award! I haven’t seen this one yet. Cool. This made me laugh only because I know what you mean about stuff disappearing and issues with technology, lol. Great job! ❤
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:00:55
I KNEW THAT I FORGOT TO ADD A NAME ONCE I REDID THE BOTTOM HALF OF THIS AGAIN! Doggone it!!! Your name should be on this. Dear Lord – Please do not allow me to wipe the other part of the post when I correct it and put Mischenko on the list. Hold please….
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:06:41
It’s okay, lol! I don’t expect that! Haha! 😀 You’re making me laugh… LOL
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:09:30
No dude. I’m a total ding dong. This is why I spent half an hour chatting with WP support. I knew that I would forget someone. Yep. So now you are back on!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:15:34
Joanna, I totally didn’t expect that. You are the sweetest and always have such uplifting comments. Thank you 🙂 Will get this done soon. 🖤💗🖤
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:23:28
I’ve got sweet down (most days). It’s this whole breaking the blog thing I need to figure out. (I’m such a goofball!) 😉
Aug 08, 2017 @ 15:50:52
Aw, what a wonderful award and post. You have many cool friends on here… I know bunches of them. And we’re all glad to know you. Thank you so much for nominatin’ me! xoxo Jumper J2C4 or whatever you’re calling me today.
BTW, now that you’ve outed me, I’ll stop breaking your blog from the inside. That’s been me going in when I’m bored and have little to do… breaking code apart and re-assembling it in interesting ways. Just wait until the next one. Put your sunglasses on baby, it’s gonna shine like there’s no tomorrow and a bare ass without a suntan!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:08:16
Dammit Jay!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:11:49
Also one of my revisions (that you finally admitted that you broke and I now I know why!) actually had your website and then said To Jay / James / JC4 / J2C4 / Jumper …. Sadly I eliminated that for the follow up redo round as I wanted to move quickly for fear of breaking it again before posting the final version!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:14:37
OK, I’ve done enough damage. I’ll remove the magician’s curse from the site. 🙂
Eh, sorry you’re site has gone rogue. If I did it, I would fix it. But alas, I’m just a mere observer.
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:16:22
I’m not saying that I believe them, but WP support has indicated (very politely) that the site is not the one who has gone rogue… (Is there bubble wrap for a website? If so, I think I need it.)
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:17:16
throw holy water on it. see what happens.
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:39:18
Ok so I tried that. What does it mean when the computer is steaming, the monitor is spinning out control, and the words “It burns! It burns!” keep popping up on the screen? Must be another Microsoft update.
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:41:38
Nice. You totally pegged that one.
Aug 08, 2017 @ 16:59:09
So… you are tomorrow’s 365 Daily Challenge “Recommended Blogger to Know” … just started to work on the post and went to my list to see who was next — and it’s you!!!!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:32:41
Aww thank you my darling friend. That’s such an awesome compliment. I am so truly thankful for you JC4. 🤗
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:03:31
do you have an about me page?
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:34:31
Noooo. I keep trying to do that and I haven’t nailed it yet. That will be my blogger goal for this afternoon/evening. Maybe I can just put “Hot mess but with a good heart (on most days).” Eh. Needs work. Will message you back.
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:37:04
leave the hot mess part in… seems like a nice catch phrase for 2017 even though it’s probably from 2012… we might need to update it… hmmm… “Wickedly Fine Mess” ?
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:45:10
Moderately warm mess?
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:45:53
nah, I’m sure you’re hot, so you have to keep that part. 😉
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:52:04
I have my moments, but nowadays that’s primarily because it’s summer in Texas. We are all hot here. It’s not optional.
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:52:31
oh, you’re just giving me so many ideas for your intro tomorrow… i’ll be kind tho
Aug 08, 2017 @ 17:59:08
oh lawd
Aug 08, 2017 @ 19:12:19
ok here it is https://momentumofjo.com/about-me/
Aug 08, 2017 @ 19:16:12
hold on…need to change the color scheme for the twentieth time. argh!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 19:20:13
ok now. i think.
Aug 08, 2017 @ 20:37:58
Will look n the am. Just settled into a movie!
Aug 08, 2017 @ 20:43:31
Don’t give it a second thought and don’t even worry about it. Really. Enjoy the movie! 🙂
Aug 09, 2017 @ 07:13:57
I like it! It’s perfect, sounds like you. But now I have to edit my post!
Aug 09, 2017 @ 09:08:39
Thank you for reading it. I am weird about talking about myself. I know. You are stunned. (yawn & eyeroll) I always have to ease into it with humor. Thank you for asking me about that. I have been meaning to do it, but I couldn’t get myself motivated. Once again you gave me a boost when I needed it. You’re a good friend Jay. 🤗
Aug 09, 2017 @ 11:47:03
quite stunned. so stunned i had to stop reading when i fell on the floor. ok that didn’t happen but it felt like something right to say. 🙂
Thank you, I appreciate it. And you!
Aug 09, 2017 @ 12:07:52
where is the damn eyeroll emoticon….
Aug 09, 2017 @ 15:08:26
ha
Aug 08, 2017 @ 22:40:00
Thank you so much going me! You are most awesome!
Aug 09, 2017 @ 00:41:12
Thank you so much for nominating me! You’re a dear for doing all of this after the computer hell you’ve been going through! 🤗 ❤️
Aug 09, 2017 @ 01:31:09
Hey night owl! I think maybe I should be thanking my computer after all I put IT through! 😉
Aug 09, 2017 @ 13:59:28
Hahaha! Maybe it’s a masochistic computer and enjoyed every last bit of it! 😉
Aug 09, 2017 @ 14:04:15
Mwuahahahahaaaaa!!!!
Aug 09, 2017 @ 01:21:32
Awwww Jo, thanks for adding me to your list. I am thrilled! You have added so much to my life AND at a time when I need to be inspired and motivated. Thank you, you are a most awesome being. 🙂
Incidentally, I mentioned you too. (see my reblog) however, I forgot to put your name as a link (it was early when I did the interview) though I’m sure people will put the name into Google and find your excellent blog. X
Aug 09, 2017 @ 01:58:24
That interview was so so much fun. I LOVED IT! I really appreciate that you mentioned my little blog sweet girl. That really made me feel good. And please note that your goal has been achieved in abundance. You make me laugh all the time and you inspire me constantly. You are one fab lady. I am thankful for you my friend. 🙂 Hugs! Joanna
Aug 09, 2017 @ 02:26:25
That’s such a lovely thing to say, Joanna, thank you! Ditto! 🙂 X
Aug 09, 2017 @ 06:00:59
MoJo … I am touched beyond words that you nominated me for this award !! I ran to share it with my husband !! Now, as far as an award goes … I wouldn’t miss a single blog you write !! You have the cutest sense of humor … your writing is engaging and makes me feel as if I am with you on your journeys/adventures/misadventures !! I thank you for the countless giggles you have brought me. Thank you again for this high honor … as it comes from you !! I consider you a dear friend. love, jan
Aug 09, 2017 @ 09:06:29
You, too, darling. I should print your comments and post them all around me. I would never have a sad moment again if I did that. 🤗🤗🤗
Aug 09, 2017 @ 10:20:34
I love this, Jo! Thank you for adding me to your list, message received and you make me feel so loved with your sincerely thoughtful comments. I also love me some blog bling, thank you, thank you!! 🙂 ❤
Aug 09, 2017 @ 10:41:04
I almost called it “The Darkenss Can Get Bent” Award in your honor but then I figured that the phrase might get confusing for the peeps on the other side of the globe. 😉 You deserve blog bling my fellow bad ass. Hugs! Jo
Aug 09, 2017 @ 18:09:03
Great list! Congrats on the award and I can’t wait to meet all that you’ve nominated! Woo Hoo! xo
Aug 09, 2017 @ 18:19:15
(I created the award for YOU GUYS!) (But it’s a bad ass award for bad ass people so I hope that some of them share the love!)
Aug 10, 2017 @ 07:07:08
Awwwwww…I don’t think anyone has ever called me a bad ass before! You’re the best! As you know, I could say the exact same for you. Here’s the thing, you must know me well enough by now that you could have dropped a text and said, “by the way, I gave you an award today. You may want to sit down for a few minutes and read my post.” But nooooooo. Here I am, probably days late in my acceptance speech. I still love you though.
Aug 10, 2017 @ 07:33:09
If you are meditating right now, I hope that you can sense my big fat eyeroll pointed at you. I am sticking out my tongue as well. Also I love you back! 😘
Aug 10, 2017 @ 07:58:16
Meditating. Writing. Pouring my soul out onto a screen. Whatevs. You know, I just realized that my blog is so very serious. When did we agree to you being the funny one?
Aug 10, 2017 @ 08:34:58
That was probably the trade off for your winning the calm one title in our spiritual game of rock, paper, scissors.
Aug 10, 2017 @ 08:51:04
😂😂😂😂😂
May 02, 2018 @ 07:54:07
Xoxo ❤️