… or, you know, a few of them.
But before we get to the secret-spilling part, as you can probably tell by the title of this blog post; I was nominated for The Unique Blogger Award!
I am beyond flattered and appreciate it a lot—thank you so much for nominating me, Becky @ Velvet Spade Reads. 💕
- Share the link of the blogger who has shown love to you by nominating you.
- Answer the questions.
- In the spirit of sharing love and solidarity with our blogging family, nominate 8-13 people for the same award.
- Ask them three questions.
01. Would you rather live in a big city or on a secluded mountain top?
Big city. Besides the fact that I have exactly zero (0) life skills to survive on a secluded mountain top—where would I get my much needed supply of books from? Though staying in a cozy cabin on a secluded mountain top doesn’t sound too bad, at least for a little while.*
*Actual footage of me, whenever I get interrupted while I’m reading/writing/listening to music/
breathing.
02. You have front row seats and back stage passes to any concert in history.
What show are you going to see?
I’m going to take the term “concert” very liberally, and say Hamilton.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is just such a genius, and the entire Hamilton cast is so amazingly talented, and wonderful, and I still get goosebumps whenever I watch one of their live performances. I don’t think I’ll ever stop gushing about it.
And just in case you a) don’t love it (yet) or b) don’t know what I’m talking about, what have you been doing with your life?? watch this [starts at 09:03] and this & fall in love with it. I’ll see you on the other side. :’)
(@ everyone who loves Hamilton as well; message me and let’s scream about it together!! 💓)
03. What fictional character would you absolutely never want to run into in real life?
It’s someone whose name I’d rather not say out loud … I think you all know whom I’m referring to.
Marie @ Drizzle and Hurricane Books 🌺 Sofii @ A Book. A Thought. 🌺 Emma @ Emma Reads Too Much 🌺 Bentley @ Book Bastion 🌺 Anna @ Reading Peaches 🌺 Marty @ The Cursed Books 🌺 Tasya @ The Literary Huntress 🌺 Savannah @ The Book Prophet 🌺 May @ Forever and Everly 🌺 Elise @ The Bookish Actress 🌺 Mel @ Mel to the Any 🌺 🐒 @ The Orangutan Librarian 🌺 Kat @ Life and Other Disasters
01. Whom would you want to change places with for one day?
[Fictional characters included]
02. What is one hidden talent of yours?
03. Which book changed your life, or left a deep impression on you?
Do you love the blogs I nominated and Brooklyn Nine-Nine & Hamilton as much as I do?
(The correct answer is yes to all three. :))
Who are some bloggers you follow, whose posts you always look forward to?
xx, Lily
Oh my goodness – Hamilton is SUCH A GOOD ANSWER! I have the cast recording and I listen to it often, but alas, I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing the live show 😦 I don’t have the $$$$$ or I suppose the connections to make that happen. The show did pass through Denver not too long ago but those tickets sold out in about 3 seconds – I know because I tried to get some and FAILED. 🙂 Happy Monday Lily!! ❤
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Thank you, Becky! I’m so happy you agree & thank you again for nominating me!! 💖
Hamilton is such a good musical, I wish it’d come to Europe. 😩 Ahh I’m sorry those tickets sold out so fast and you couldn’t get one. 😦 Maybe next time? 🍀
I hope you had a great start into the week!! xx
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aahhh thank u so much lily! ur so kind :>>>
omg i used to be obsessed with hamilton, i would LOVE to see it live too!!
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Ahh of course, Anna!! Your blog is already one of my favorites, so. 📖🍑💕
YES, Hamilton is such a masterpiece & I’m so excited you love it as well!! Which song is your favorite? 💓
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that’s so sweet omg!!!!!
i haven’t listened to it in a while but….. ten commandments, my shot & angelica’s song probably??? and both battles god im rly bad at titles!!!
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It’s only the truuuth.
Ahhh I love My Shot!! And Guns & Ships!! And Dear Theodosia is so beautiful too. Honestly, all the songs are amazing.
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i need to listen to it again i feel like it’s been years 😮
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YESSS GO GO GO 👏🏻
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Thanks for the nomination! He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named is definitely not something I’d want to run into on the street lol!
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You more than deserve it, Savannah! Can’t wait to read your answers. 💜
Ahah, I’m glad I’m not the only one. I definitely would not make for a great Gryffindor. 🙈
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anyone who wouldn’t die for both Hamilton and Brooklyn Nine Nine doesn’t understand art
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True. (Can you believe B99 was almost cancelled, I was an empty human shell for the better part of two days.)
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the day I though b99 was cancelled was the worst day of my life.
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Relatable.
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Yesss I would love to hang backstage at Hamilton too! One of my friends is actually friends with Leslie Odom Jr and so he got to hang out with the Hamilton people a lot and when I asked if I could join (if I ever visited NYC) he wouldn’t answer me. lol. I finally saw the show last November (waited an entire year between buying the ticket and actually seeing the show) and while it wasn’t the original cast it was still SO GOOD. Have you seen it??
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I can’t believe I’m meeting so many Hamilton fans?? I’m so excited you love it as well, Elissa!! :’)
Ahhh you are so, so lucky, and I’m super happy your patience paid off and you enjoyed the show!! And wow, that is obviously not a true friend, and you should shun him. (Just kidding. Or am I. 🙃)
I haven’t seen it (yet?), but chances are very slim I’ll ever get to. 😔
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ahhh thank you for the nomination!! also i have been meaning to watch brooklyn nine nine so……clearly this is a sign
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Of course!! I’m such a fan of your blog, my inbox is legit eagerly awaiting a notification of a new post right now.
YES, please let it bless your eyes and ears and heart and soul!! And please send me updates when you do?? I hope you love it. 💓💓
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Agree with your third answer 110% haha! Congrats on the award ❤ ❤
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He’s so scary, I can’t believe he appears in a Middle Grade book. 🙈
Thank you so much, Kay! 💞💞
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My immediate answer to that first question is “secluded mountain top” but you make a VERY good point about book supplies. I’m guessing Amazon doesn’t ship to hermit cabins yet. 😛 And hell yes to Hamilton!
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“Secluded” does have a very nice ring to it, doesn’t it. 😄
Yes, Hamilton!! Do you have a favorite song or character?? 💗
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I have a soft spot for The Schuyler Sisters because it’s just so catchy and upbeat, but One Last Time always gets to me emotionally. 😀
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The Schuyler Sisters is so good! And yes, One Last Time (& Dear Theodosia!!) always make me emotional. :’)
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I loved reading your answers to this! HAMILTON YES YES HAMILTON! I would 10000% pick that as well. 😉 Also, did you mean to make the reference “I’ll see you on the other side” because as soon as I read that I began to sing, “till we meet again!” Hamilton has messed with my brain, haha.
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Ahhh I’m very flattered & happy you did!! Thanks, Olivia! 😊
YES, YES I DID, you’re the first one who noticed!! I wasn’t sure if anyone would catch it. And I relate—I find Hamilton references everywhere, even when they don’t exist, haha.
It’s okay, we’re dedicated fans!! 💘
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I’ve never seen either! (pls don’t kill me LOL) BUT I NEED TO!!
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Ahhh yes please do it, Catherine & then obsess about both with me!! 💞💞
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thank you for the nomination! i haven’t seen hamilton but the HYPE IS REAL!
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You’re welcome, Tasya! 😊 & hell yes it is!!
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Thanks for tag me babe!💕 . I’ll be answering the questions soon on my blog 😊
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Sure, Sofii! ❣️ I can’t wait to read your answers xx
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Ahh congratulations on the award Lily, and thank you so, so much for the nomination, you’re so sweet ❤ ❤ I'm also a city kind of person, I wouldn't survive on a secluded mountain either ahaha, I couldn't.
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Thank you, Marie! 💖 & ahh of course!! I’m looking forward to reading your answers. 😊
Honestly, I applaud everyone who can, in this day and age.
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Hamilton is the freaking best!! I was extremely fortunate, my friend’s family got us tickets to see the Sunday cast in Chicago and it was my first musical live on stage and it was BRILLIANT.
Also love B99! That last episode had me gross sobbing. Great post!
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Yes!! I’m so happy you got to experience it and ahh was the show performed by the original cast??
I’m so thrilled that NBC decided to pick it up & that we’ll get another season!! :’)
Thank you, Cade! 💞
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It wasn’t the original cast BUT everyone was still gorgeous and amazing! And the fellow playing Hamilton, Joseph Morales, was EXTREMELY fab, as good as Lin I thought. I looked him up after and he has some cute vids on Vimeo including one of his pup and other puppers in a park set to Cat Stevens’ “I Love My Dog” so he’s now a HUGE fave 😀
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Ohh I’m going to go look him up now!! Watching puppies always warm my heart. :’)
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hehe I’d have to go for a city too 😉 I’m a city monkey- not sure I’d survive in the wild 😉 And I’ve only listened to the soundtrack, but I LOVE Hamilton!! Thank you so much for the nomination!
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City “monkey”. :’) I definitely wouldn’t survive, haha.
Same, with the addition of YouTube videos of live performances. I wish they’d film a movie with original performances of their Broadway shows. 😦
You’re welcome 💗💗
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hehehe yes 😉
Yes me too!! ❤ ❤
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I’d like to say that I would choose the mountains because I’m not a city person at all, but I’m also not a middle of nowhere person so I would cheat and find a house right in between! And yes! I’ve been wanting to see Hamilton since forever. There having a show in DC near me but the only tickets available are $700! I wish broke college student me could give that much money for a musical. But alas.
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Yes, in between would be perfect! I don’t think I’d enjoy living in a big city that’s super busy and crowded like New York i.e. my entire life.
Ohh wow, that’s so expensive, but at the same time also understandably so. 😟
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I had very similar thoughts when I read the answers to your questions. I think I’d like the tranquility and beauty of a secluded mountain top for all of one day and then I would crave the modern comforts, easy way to get around and maybe also people after that haha
Thanks so much for nominating and posing such interesting questions!
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Yess, definitely!
And ahh you’re welcome, Kat & I’m glad you think so! I’m looking forward to reading your answers. 💜
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Wait, who is that character you’re referring to? :O
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He Who Must Not Be Named. 👀🙈
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ooooohhhh
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THANK YOU FOR THE NOMINATION I know I’m being a bad blogger and not being able to comment on your posts but I love you and I’m very proud of how far you’ve come and also @ WordPress what’s up why aren’t I getting pingbacks??? and hmm I wonder JUST WHO got you into Hamilton… what a mystery…
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You 1000% deserve it!! & YOU ARE NOT A BAD BLOGGER, I FORBID YOU TO REPEAT THAT. And I didn’t get a pingback when you tagged me for the 20 questions post either??
It was someone whose name starts with L and who likes mangoes, but her brand are peach emojis. She has a cute face, but is a meanie, but I still love her.
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see I thought I knew who you were talking about until you said her name started with an L. don’t know them ://
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L for Liar, it’s her nickname.
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oh really, I know someone whose nickname is also Liar
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I would hope so, one should not deny their own existence.
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no I don’t think you’ve got the right person here, their nickname is Liar, their name starts with L and ends in N…
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… well, now I’m stumped.
Though whomever you’re referring to, I think we should respect their privacy.
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I love Hamilton too which is your favourite song? Let’s! scream! together! as! fellow!! Hamiltrash!!
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Ahhh they are all amazing, but I currently love My Shot, Guns & Ships, and Dear Theodosia the most!!
What about you? ❤
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I love Guns and Ships too! But I have to say I love love love Burn, The Schuyler Sisters, Washington on Your Side, Yorktown and the Cabinet Battles! I know it’s a lot, but this album just owns my soul honestly ahah!
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The Schuyler Sisters is amazing as well! And honestly, I relate, it has my eternal love. 💛
Who are your favorite characters?
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Angelica, Eliza, AND Peggy! (haha there was an opportunity there) 🙂
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I LOVE BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (AND ROSA) SO MUCH. B99 IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHOWS OF ALL TIME; IT’S ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS AND AMAZING.
(Haha, don’t mind me, I’ve just been stalking your blog! 😉💞)
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OMG YES BROOKLYN NINE-NINE IS A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD!! Who is your favorite character? (Rosa?) 💓
You are so cute ahh. (Whenever I see Pikachu in my comments, I go 😍.)
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YES IT’S HONESTLY THE BEST SHOW EVER. I can’t just choose one favorite character; everyone in the squad is so lovable and amazing. 😂😭 I love Jake, Rosa (💓), and Captain Holt the most though. 😍
Omg haha you’re so sweet!! 🙈💗
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I LOVE JAKE!! He’s so funny and adorable sndfjsndjf & Captain Holt is hilarious. 👌🏻
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