O M G! Really?
I am totally honored that Sonia from LogAllot nominated me for this prestigious award, Sisterhood of the World Bloggers! Honestly, I don’t feel worthy of such an award. I’m totally blushing. Can you see me? hehe
Thank you Sonia…ahem… I mean SISTA!
Wow! I’ve received a couple of awards in the pass and then I shied away from them. Sometimes they are sooooo much work to accept! 
However, being it’s been awhile and since it’s from my girlie Sonia, I’ll go for it! However if I nominate you, PLEASE don’t feel obligated to pass it along. Some people are anti-award recipients and will clearly state it on their blog.
Anwho………………..onto the rules!
Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award Rules
- Recipients need to thank the giver
- Post 7 things about yourself
- Pass the award on to 7 other bloggers of your choice and let them know they’ve been nominated
- Include the logo of the award in a post or on your blog
Now onto some Randomness about my favorite subject… ME!
For all you Nascar fans, I drove 10 laps at the Monster Mile in Dover, Delaware!
Actually, the hubs and I both did. He had his own car as well. Yes, I never was a fan of the #3, Dale Earnhardt but that’s the car they gave me. Small sacrifice to make to drive a manual trans versus and automatic. I wanted the WHOLE KIT AND KABOODLE when I drove. Unfortunately, I liked to drive the old Kasey Kahne “high line” and the spotter kept telling me to drive lower on the track. Yeah, irked me and I flicked him off on one of my laps. Cool thing about this, other than suiting up and the driving experience, was the “in-car” recording they gave us! Woot! Us, I’m very verbal as I’m driving and laughing as well! It’s an awesome experience if you ever get a chance. BTW, you need not be a Nascar fan to do this. I LOVE of driving at 100+ mph is however, necessary
Dover Monster Mile, Delaware
Dover Monster Mile, Dover, Delaware
Dover Monster Mile, Dover, Delaware
Next, and some might now, I am a Skin Cancer Survivor. It was several years ago that I found out I had skin cancer. You can read about it here, It Started With a Teeny Hole.
A few years ago, I made one of my dreams come true and started Drag Racing!Yes, this was an awesome time in my life. I bought an old ’90 Mustang that needed some TLC. The initial thought was to restore it to “show” quality, as during this time, the hubs and I were into car shows and cruising. After restoring, the need for speed kicked in. A few performance mods and I was at the track burning up the quarter-mile! This is a great hobby to get into however, it’s very expensive. Once you accomplish your goal for quarter-mile time, you want to be faster and quicker! The faster you are, the more modifications (safety and performance) are needed. My hubs enjoyed in the fun as well, not as actually driving, but as my pit crew and mechanic! Good times there! However, when we rescued Titan, we gave up the racing. The time needed for rehab and continuous training of Titan, outweighed the fun of racing. You can read more about me Drag Racing and watch a few videos here Betcha Didn’t Know.
Racing at Cecil Country Raceway, Rising Sun Maryland
Racing at Cecil Country Raceway, Rising Sun Maryland
I was an Adopted Child. My parents adopted me as a toddler. Now, I don’t know what happened to my biological parents as my father told me two different stories, but what I do know is I was dang lucky to be adopted and have such loving parents.
I married for the first time at the age of 36. And I might add, I’m glad I waited so long. During my earlier years, I played the field. I wasn’t ready to settle down. No one was good enough for me, plus I enjoyed the chase. I’m happy to say that almost nine (9) years later, I’m still married to the same man.
I’m afraid of heights, Acrophobia, but let me clarify. I’m not afraid of flying. I’m afraid of walking up steps that you can see through; standing on the edge of a cliff; ferris wheels (but not rollercoasters); and overall a fear of falling off and/or overboard as in a boat. Not sure when or where this fear came from, but it’s there!
I am claustrophobic. Oh my gosh, am I! I can’t stand tight places; places without windows; low lying ceilings; and just scared to death of not being able to escape! This is bad for when I went to Cancun, I was unable to snorkel in the caverns, MAJOR BUMMER! I did manage to go down into a bat cave, however, couldn’t stay long due to a sudden panic attack of not being able to breathe; can’t tour underground beautiful caverns (although I did as a child). I don’t know when or why this fear developed but it has hindered me in doing some activities. I do, however, try and face the fear but have not been successful at overcoming. 
So now is the time I’m suppose to pass on this prestigious award to seven (7) deserving Sister bloggers, however, how do you narrow it down? These sisters are the blogs I frequent and I believe them to be very worthy of the award. Please don’t feel obligated to blog an acceptance post, as I know some really don’t like doing it, or don’t feel obligated to pass it on. Just know, I think enough of you and your blog to pass along some Sisterhood love.
Sharing the Love onto these seven (7) fabulous Sista’s!
- Latorsha at Life is Hard, Laugh Anyway
- Kita at SayWhatUWanna
- Ellen at Ellen M. Gregg’s Blog
- Vanita at After Bedtime Blog
- Lisa at Thriving Nature (yes, you don’t have to do another, unless ya wanna)
- Whitney at Cafe Mocha Reflections
- Kaz at The Daily Divination
And there you have it! Now it’s YOUR turn Nominees! Thank you again to Sonia at LogAllot for the Award! I’m truly honored.
About Bren
women racecar drivers are too cool and wicked hot! you are on fire sista! thanks for the award. funny, i wrote a post this morning that shared 12 things about me, i would know where to dig up another 7. but thank you for passing it along to me and i am deeply honored. big hugs to you girl!
Thanks V! I don’t expect anyone to do another blog post. Just know I’m thinking of ya!
You’re leading an interesting a fun life! I love that you were a drag racer and your husband was part of your crew! Total awesomeness! We stress to our children to live and have fun, don’t marry until they definetly find the right one. Even if it means marrying later in life. I’m scared of flying and a total claustrophobic. Even closed shower curtains send me into a panic!
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
Thanks Stesha. We did live that kind of life. Once we rescued my Titan, things changed. We’re more home bodies now.
It doesn’t bother me. I did it and kicked butt. hehe Now I get more satisfaction out of knowing I’m giving my Titan the best possible home he could have and loving it!
Thank you, sweet Brenda!!
xoxo
Ellen, it’s well deserved. Your blog is so inspiring! I hope others will check it out and enjoy it as much as I do. Muwah!
Thanks so much for the honor with these awesome bloggers. 7 things, will be thinking
Love the pics of you at Dover Monster Mile, so neat! Do you want to go back for another ride?
Twitter: lisapatb
Thanks Lisa. I know Inspire To Thrive was nominated do decided on Thriving Nature. I always love your pics and think others may enjoy like me!
The Monster was fun and yes! I’d go back and drive again! Matter of fact, I might have to get that planned in the next year or so. Need to save up as it wasnt cheap
Hey Brenda,
WoW… Congratulations on being awarded dear
Oops… I thought everyday you are saying about you, but still you have secrets, nah? 
Well… Well… Sonia made you share them. Love the pics you shared here. Laughing while driving? 
That would be really a great experience for you there.
No… I didn’t know that you were afraid of heights and others too. Nice to know more about you friend… Really nicey
Love to see Lisa and Van on the list of 7 and they well deserve it
Congratulations for ‘em too. Well, now it’s their turn to share what they have been hiding 
LOL…
Have a great week dear
Sure, you have already awarded in this week… Celebrations at Delaware 
Cheers…
Twitter: MayuraDeSilva
Ya know, if you were a CHICK, you’d be on my list sweetie, however, you’re NOT so sorry. hehe
Oh I have many more things I could say about me and their not secrets. It’s all part of getting to know me. All the awardee’s from Sonia and the nominee’s are very well deserving, powerful women if ya ask me!
Us sista’s rock!
LOL… Well am not a chick
Anyway I know you have shared it among best 7 sistas you can nominate. ROCKIN’ SISTAS 
It’s really great to getting know more dear. We may talk everything happen each day, but if you weren’t blogging, how do I know about ya, Titan & handsome guy you married to?
Cool…
Cheers…
Twitter: MayuraDeSilva
Those are 2 phobias I don’t have… But I’m terrified of needles!
Twitter: camilleta
Eeek! I don’t mind needles but had an IV once and THAT ONE, I HATED!
Yippeeeeeee thanks for the nomination. Race car driver huh I went to the tracks one time with some friends and it was scary watching them drive so fast.
Well deserved Kita! I love you blog and how REAL you are!
Brenda, thank you so much for the nomination! I truly appreciate it, but to be honest, I can’t think of 7 to pass it on (two of them you just gave the award to!) Race car driving, how exciting! Living life like it’s golden. Love it!
Oh you’re truly welcome Whitney. I love reading your blog and hearing what’s going on. I hope others take this opportunity to check out your blog and join in the enjoyment!
Thanks so much for thinking of me.
You are awesome!! Thanks for sharing even more of yourself.
You’re welcome Latorsha but you are the AWESOME one!
Not applying here for the sisterhood here, but I need to say you keep amazing me. Some new unrelieved surprises every time. Way to go Brenda!
Twitter: janbierens
Thank you Jan! I dabble in a lil “fun” every now and again!
That is so cool that you race! I’m such a scarey cat, I can’t even go and watch a race. Those cars are just too fast! I am afraid of heights and a claustrophobic too!
Oh it was sooooo much fun! I’ve always been a car junky. Even before I got my drivers license, I had my hands under the hood. What better? To drive like a bat outta hell on the race track! haha
Thanks for stopping by sweetie!