Thursday, September 24, 2009

Its raining Blotanical blessings!

How did I get so lucky?
The nominations for the Blotanical Awards have been announced and The Urban Gardener has been nominated for not 1, or even 2, but 3 awards.
THREE !

There's one for Best Urban Gardening Blog.
Another for Best Gardening for Wildlife Blog.
And yet another for Best Asian Blog!

And what makes it really so very extra-special is that the people doing the nominating are fellow garden-bloggers from around the world.
Thank you, my blog buddies. I'm humbled ... and slightly nervous about meeting expectations. Plus, really, really thrilled that you consider The Urban Gardener worthy.

Now comes the wait to see who bags the awards finally.
Most of my 'competition' are very good friends from way back when I was new to blogging. So there's this sense of "hey, I hope your blog wins" when I read their names next to mine on the list of nominees.

Now, please excuse me just a little while I go and wipe this super-wide happy grin off my face.
Oh, I know I haven't won yet. And, I know I most likely won't ever win. But for me, this moment is more than enough!
Posted by Sunita Mohan at 8:00 PM

32 comments:

  1. islandgal246September 24, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Hey girl you ain't easy you know. I am expecting great things for you. Congrats my friend.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    oh.. congratulations.. how super nice!! I hope you win... Do keep us posted.. cant wait!!

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  3. Barbee'September 24, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    You deserve every nomination! Congratulations.

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  4. Jessica - Magical MundaneSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Congrats! I will be voting later today :)

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  5. Sunita Mohan September 24, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Thanks, Helen. That's exactly what I was worrying about you know... those expectations ;D
    But we'll have fun with this, won't we?

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  6. Sunita Mohan September 24, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Thanks, Patricia.
    There are some really excellent blogs out there, you know.It's a fun event and it's between friends so whichever way it swings is fine.
    Of course, I'll keep you posted about what happens next.

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  7. Bangchik and KakdahSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Congratulations Sunita. You have a wonderful blog.. ~bangchik

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  8. Sunita Mohan September 24, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Thank you, Barbee. You were one the very first blogger friends I made, so coming from you that means a lot to me.

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  9. Sunita Mohan September 24, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks, Jessica! :)

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  10. Stephanie VSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Well-deserved. I learn something new and delightful every time I visit.

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  11. Sunita Mohan September 24, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Thanks, Stephanie :)
    I'm not so sure about the 'well-deserved' part but its encouraging to hear you say it.

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  12. MeemsSeptember 24, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Most deserved nominations, dear Sunita. Your blog is most enjoyable. So happy for you and just go ahead and keep grinning... might as well enjoy it. The best of luck to you.
    Meems @ Hoe and Shovel

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  13. wanderlustSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    Congratulations, no one deserves it better!
    I really hope you win all three!

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  14. Sunita Mohan September 25, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks, Meems! Why do you think I'm so happy now? I know I don't have a chance of winning so these nominations are THE golden moment for me. ;D

    Thanks, Bindhu. Getting nominated itself is as good as winning for me.

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  15. Victoria SummerleySeptember 25, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    How did you get so lucky? Because you write a really good blog! I'm thrilled for you - and I know just how you feel. Good luck!

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  16. Muhammad khabbabSeptember 25, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    That's great news. Congrats!!!.
    I agree, these are the golden moments so enjoy. But i wont be surprised if you win the finals in these categories, specially the best urban gardening and asian bog. Best of luck

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  17. Karen - An Artist's GardenSeptember 25, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Well done on your three nominations Sunita - they are well deserved

    K

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  18. Sunita Mohan September 25, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks, Victoria! And I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you too.
    And thanks for the pep talk :)

    Thanks, M.K. ! Do you know what I'm most happy about? That so many of my fellow bloggers like my blog enough to have nominated it among the top-5 in their category.
    And thanks for the encouragement :)

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  19. Sunita Mohan September 25, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Thanks, Karen. I saw that you've got a whole clutch of nominations yourself. Congratulations!

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  20. Autumn BelleSeptember 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Sunita, Congratulations! You deserve all the three nominations. You have great writing, knowledge and expression skills. I'm your follower and fan. Thank you for stopping by my blog to congratulate me and also for all the lovely comments, especially on how to improve on my dendrobium. Good Luck, Sunita.

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  21. RAJI MUTHUKRISHNANSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Great Sunita. I think you deserve every single nomination, and I hope you get the awards too

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  22. Sunita Mohan September 25, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Autumn Belle, that is so nice of you to say that. Thank you.

    Thanks, Raji. As far as I'm concerned, with these nominations I've already got my awards :)

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  23. MridulaSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Many congratulations on all your nominations Sunita.

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  24. Sunita Mohan September 25, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Thanks, Mridula :)

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    My best wishes to you!!!! I love your garden and your blog, and hope you win... I also loved the parrot and other birds in the garden collection of pictures...

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  26. Sunita Mohan September 26, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Thanks, IHM!
    The parrot is a personal favourite too though they can be so cheekily annoying at times (like when I'm looking forward to gorge on a luscious ripening fruit and find that they've got there before me!) But I would still rather find them in my garden than have a garden empty of birds.

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  27. Meredith/Great StemsSeptember 27, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Congratulations on your nominations! Now I'm going right back to reading your blog!

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  28. teresaSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Congratulations on your nominations. Your photos are wonderful. I wish you luck!

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  29. Sunita Mohan September 27, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Thanks, Meredith. I love the name of your site, incidentally!

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  30. Sunita Mohan September 27, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Thanks, Teresa :)

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  31. Urban GreenSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Congratulations...!
    Been out of action...so missed the news :(
    nevertheless, am back at soaking up at your blog.

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  32. Sunita Mohan September 29, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Hi Urban Green, good to see you here again.
    Yes, I am quite thrilled to get the nomination. Mainly because I've been nominated by other garden-bloggers :)

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