I’m a Schmoozer and I’m Cool? Go figure.

My new friend, Liv of madness, madness I say!, has bestowed upon me the Power of Schmooze Award. Guess what? Liv thinks I’m cool too. Yeah, quit laughing. Miss Liv is truly witty and I’d advise you not to get caught in the middle of the banter between she and mikeachim.

Anyhoo, I’m to select five bloggers I feel are deserving of the award for schmoozing but before I do , exactly what is schmoozing?

Darlene Tenes, CEO of Marketing Maniacs says, “The art of schmoozing is an essential social, career and life skill. Many people at the top of their fields are excellent schmoozers. They know how to connect with people and are able to leverage those connections.” I definitely need to work on the leveraging part.

On the real, I’ve connected with so many bloggers lately because of my 2000 Bloggers post. That idea was not mine; I bit off my neighbor, Christy of Christy’s Coffee Break. The next thing I know, there was an explosion in traffic on my blog.

That being said, I'd like to thank Liv again and post the five bloggers I think are most deserving of the schmoozing award. Each recipient is to post the badge on their site with a link to their post and bestow the award upon five bloggers. Christy was my first choice to receive the award but she’s already received it twice within a few weeks. She must really be a schmoozer. Congrats, Christy!

So, without further ado and in no particular order, The Power of Schmooze Award goes to:

Maria of BAAAHHH!, Marty of MartyBLOGs, Marenda of Living Life Abundantly, Jim of A Lad's Lunch with Favor and Jeanne of Binding Ink. I could post something about each of them but they are very similar in that their honesty, sincerity and passion for their blog topic transcend the computer screen. Although all touch on different blog topics, each is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

That’s it ladies and gents, go forth and schmooze some more; it’s a good thing.

Happy Blogging!

Smooches!....

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Comments

[Christy]

Hi Vanessa, thank you for mentioning me, that's so nice! I absolutely love the style of your blog, I'm going to blogroll you so I can come back again to visit! Take Care! :)

[Maria & Stefano]

Thank you so very much!!! I'm very honored!!!

Maria:)

[Marty]

Thank you, thank you, yes and thank you too. Shmoozing is all about relationship building and I try to do it regularly. Thank you for the honor Vanessa. Once we get the new apple installed - I didn't tell you my PC crashed last week only days after yours - then I will continue in my schmooziness more consistently again LOL!

Last night I posted from the Lewis Cooper Memorial Library in Opelika. Today during lunch break I'm taking advantage of the tax supported system at the Auburn City Library.

Thank you for remembering me, I have not fallen off the face of the earth, love ya like a sister.

Schmooze on!

[Binding Ink]

To be awarded this by you, Mz. Queen Vanessa - Humorist and Intellectual Humanistic Schmoozer of Them All - is a delight! Thank you VBbyers! I am looking forward to, most assuredly; adding an additional paragraph in my previous post, about this fantastic award from you; given concurrently to me by Journey with Waterlearner. For no one can ever have enough Schmooze Support! So Thank you again Vanessa!

[Jim Legington]

Hey there Vanessa,

Thanks so very much for the schmoozing award
recognition, I'm very humbled by your gracious
suggestion in behalf of our blogging at
"A Lad's Lunch With Favor".

Vanessa your kindness is appreciated and we
give all glory to God Our Father for You.
This is such an awesome work going on here
at Your Blog and I'm so grateful that it is
sent also to my email inbox. Reading every
issue, You are good for us all.

By this sunday evening we pray to have added
our Five Blogs for "The Schmoozing Award",
may all be blessed always. Cheers Vanessa!

I've still been distracted somewhat because
my wife Lena of 33 years is scheduled for
surgery on July 26, 2007. Thankful we are
for God's grace and we bless the Lord,
because He is worthy of our praise always.

Kind Regards for Everyone!

[Vanessa]

Christy: Thanks for connecting with me via your blog post. I love the vibe at your site.

Maria: You are so cool. Keep us posted on Stefano!

Marty: You know I overstand what you're going through. Thanks for being the cool guy you are.

Jeane: Thanks for your insightful comments. I so enjoy the way you communicate through your blog. :)

Jim: You know you and your wife are in my prayers. Thanks. Be Blessed.

[Marenda]

WOW!!! Thank you so much I am honored and so touched Vanessa. You have soooo made my month. I am truly inspired and further motivated, I have had a tough past two weeks and this comes right on time. I appreciate you and your kind words. Rock on :)

Best Wishes Always,
Marenda

[Vanessa]

Marenda, you deserve it and more. Continue to live an abundant life and allow your wonderful spirit to shine! Peace...