I can’t stop smiling.
My face is starting to hurt.
And if my grandma were here, she’d tell me it was going to freeze this way from lack of movement. (I miss my grandma.)
Yesterday, a message in my inbox informed me that I was one of the nominees for a foodbuzz award in the “best baking blog” category. I think I fell off my chair. (Actually, I did fall off my chair. I’m clumsy like that.)
Stuff like this never happens to me!
I’m grateful to everyone who nominated me, and so amazed by your kindness in taking the time to do so. I really don’t know how I can ever thank you or even explain how much your kindness means to me. In high school, I was the girl who said she didn’t care about things like those senior superlatives. But of course I secretly always wanted to win one! And even now, whenever other bloggers are featured in places like Saveur or The Kitchn, I get excited for them, but I’ve also always wondered how it must feel to be in their shoes.
It was a pretty big shock to see my name up there among such talented bloggers, especially when I hadn’t even asked anyone to nominate me; I figured I had no chance! And with the amazing other bloggers up for the running, I think my chances of winning this award are about .0001 in a zillion. But really, just being nominated made my year.
Although… how cool would it be if a healthy dessert blog won?!
I’d be forever grateful if you vote for me. But if you want to vote for someone else, I honestly don’t blame you! My competition is incredible, and I’m honored to just be mentioned among them.
(P.S. Anyone know what movie the title of this post comes from?)
Robin says
Congratulations! I’m really happy for you. You absolutely deserve to be nominated, and you deserve to win.
Katie @Nutrition In A Peanut Shell says
You totally had my vote…how could you NOT win!? I mean…LAUREN CONRAD reads your blog! You’re famous! 😀
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
LOL!
kaila @ healthyhelper says
Voted for ya girlie!!!
BroccoliHut says
I already voted for you, even before seeing this post 🙂 Hope you win!!
I made a modified version of your Pumpkin Cereal this morning. Twas delish.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww Caroline, you really are a true friend. I only hope we get to meet in person some day. I still need to try your coconut version of the cereal!
Alexia @ NamasteYoga says
Just keep smiling and you will make it 🙂
Alison says
I didn’t waste a second voting for you! You’re recipes are unique and so thoughtful, and you are such a positive person. I love reading your blog and you really deserve to win !
Eleanor@Eatinglikeahorse says
Hooray! you so deserve it, congratulations! On my way to vote 🙂
Lou says
The nomination could not go to a more deserving candidate – you dedication and creativity just blow me away – HUGE congratulations. I have put in my vote for you already!
Linda Shea says
First off, I have to say that I don’t vote on web polls…EVER…..but today that changed. I would have voted for you a million timed over if I could have. I absolutely ADORE your blog and talk about it so much that even my moderately oblivious husband knows who Katie is! Congrats on the nomination and here’s wishing you the best of luck for the win!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Wow, Linda, thank you SO much! That really means a lot to me :).
Shelley says
Elf!!!!
I <3 that movie.
And I <3 your blog! Congrats on the nomination, I will definitely vote for you b/c your blog is MY favorite 🙂
Good luck!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww, thank you!!
Rachel (tea and chocolate) says
Congrats!! You deserve this Katie! I’m off to give you my vote.
Ashley says
haha elf!! I love that movie 🙂 I cant believe you were shocked you got nominated!! If you dont win Ill be shocked!! Im voting for you and i know im not the only one. Your blog is one of the first I started reading and its so original. Your pics are gorgeous and your sweet personality makes your blog fun to read too!! GOOD LUCK!!!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Awww Ashley, thank you SO much!!
Dawn says
VOTED! For you of course 🙂 Great luck to you!
Amy-Nutrition by Nature says
I voted for you! Your blog is fantastic! 🙂
Kim of Mo'Betta says
I’m pretty new to your blog but I love it! I’ve already made a couple of things, and you got my vote 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Thank you so so much, Kim!!
Danielle says
Congratulations! Very well deserved 🙂 I hope you don’t mind that I “shared” this on my Facebook Page, and I “pinned” it to my Pinterest. Oh, and I also hope you don’t mind that I voted for you! 😉 I LOVE your blog! Good luck 🙂
amy says
so cute that made me smile to and I miss my Grandma so much too. Have a great day!