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Friday Five + #Giveaway

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I must admit that it’s been one of those weeks where I’ve woken up not knowing what day it is. Life has gotten busy with my kids back in school and me trying to invest as much of my brain energy into meeting deadlines before the year ends. Add to this the other dozen things I need to squeeze in throughout the day (aka. cooking and laundry), and it’s no wonder my days all end up feeling the same. But today, my friends, is Friday! The end of a work/school week and the start of the weekend.

I thought I’d do something different, and hopefully fun, for my post today. (I happened to stumble upon this idea when I was searching for “author blog post ideas”.) I’ll be describing myself, my favorite character of mine, and my favorite one of my books, each in 5 words.

So, welcome to my Friday Five post. :)

1. Myself: Introvert, creative, supportive, intense, funny

2. My favorite character (Mama Koo from Taking a Chance on Mr. Wrong): Hilarious, well-meaning, uncouth, dramatic, old-fashioned

3. My favorite book (I can’t play favorites, but I do love the couple from Taking a Chance on the Enemy since they remind me of me and my hubby): Sparks, dynamic, redemption, sweet, fun

And since it wouldn’t truly be a Friday Five post without five topics, here are 2 bonus ones.

4. Life: Strange, wonderful, sad, hard, precious

5. God’s love: Amazing, redeeming, rich, sacrificial, safe

What’s your Friday Five? If you could pick one of the topics above, how would you describe it in 5 words?

And just an FYI, the two books I mentioned above, along with Taking a Chance on the Heartbreaker, are part of my Taking Chances on Love series. I recently revamped these books by giving them a thorough edit, new titles, and new covers.

Giveaway: I’d like to give away a $5 Amazon gift card (since we’re all about the number 5 today). One winner will be randomly chosen from the comments below. The giveaway will remain open until midnight on Wednesday, September 26th.

Liwen Ho (65 Posts)

A chauffeur and referee by day (AKA a stay at home mom of two), Liwen Y. Ho writes inspirational and sweet romance infused with heart, humor, and a taste of home (her Asian roots).


Comments

  2. This is a great way to start a Friday, Liwen, thank you! I have just barely opened my eyes, lol, but I will choose five words that fit my life: blessed, full, loving, happy and difficult….

  3. What a fun post! I will add to the 5 list with a fall one! Fall: beautiful, crisp, delicious, endings, cozy! Happy Friday!

  4. Hi Liwen! What a clever interactive Friday blog idea. Definitely understand the feeling of loosing track of time in the business of life. Been a hectic 2 weeks at our house with additional Oma Care responsibilities due to the beginning of school and our oldest son being out the country for 10 days. Now I hope to catch up on my reading.

    Friday Five: Life – delightful, inspiring, intense, unpredictable, and funny.
    Had a chuckle that you used “funny.” 20 month old granddaughter’s newest phrase is “That’s funny.” Then she giggles. So you had me chuckling on this rainy Michigan morning.
    Best wishes and enjoy your weekend. High Five!

  5. Hi Liwen, great idea for a post:)
    God’s love: sacrifice, forgiving, strength, blessings, mercy
    Today was our last day of term three, now for two weeks “off”, so: sleep, family, outdoors, reading, cleaning:)
    Blessings:)

  6. I agree – this is such a great post! Fun :)
    Our Friday 5: grocery shopping, reading, running, reading with daughter and a drink!
    Bless you all.

    Have a great weekend.

  10. God’s morning sunrise. Inspiring, breathtaking, light filled, ever changing colors, floating clouds. God’s mercies are new every morning!

  12. Great post! My 5 things would be Thankful for: Life, Salvation, my husband, my kids and grandkids, my friends.

  13. What a fun post. Thanks.
    For my Friday Five I’ve picked one of you books (A spoonful of spices) that’s a favorite : funny, tasty, coffee lover, geeks, overcoming prejudice

  14. God: love, mercy, best friend (I know 2 words), Creator, Forgiving and my Savior. Too many words but I love to write as a hobby and don’t have it in me to write only 5 words.

  15. Good morning Liwen! This week is very hectic indeed! I thought you were spying on my life lol
    God’s Love (I cannot do it all without Him): Glory, Grace, Gratitude, Greatest, Good <3
    I got 5 Gs :)

  21. Hi Renate! So glad you had a good chuckle from this. Your granddaughter reminds me of my almost 2 year old niece. These little ones say the cutest things. Happy weekend and hope you get some reading done! Thanks for reading and commenting!

  22. Hi Wemble! Sounds like a great 2 weeks off you have to look forward to. Enjoy! Thanks for reading and commenting!

  28. Hi Paula! Today happens to be World Gratitude Day, so you picked a great topic. :) Thanks for reading and commenting!

  29. Hi Priscila! Aww, thanks for choosing that one! This is the perfect time of year for spices. :) Thanks for reading and commenting!

  30. Hi Pat! Yes, words are so fun and meaningful, it’s hard to limit them. :) Thanks for reading and commenting!

  31. Hi Natalya! Haha, I tell my kids I know everything, but not really. ;) Love how you got 5 Gs in there. Thanks for reading and commenting!

  33. Hi Margaret! Aww, thank you so much. :) Your words make my day (and encourage me to keep writing). Thanks for reading and commenting!

  37. I can’t pick a favorite book of yours (I’ve enjoyed every one I’ve read), but I’ll pick the last one I read which was A Sudden Spark: romantic, heart-warming, tender, sweet, sigh.

  39. Hi Linda! Big hugs to you. I’m glad you still have hope. May God give you His peace and grace during this difficult time. Thanks for reading and commenting.

  40. Hi MJSH! Aww, those are perfect descriptions of Brandon and Bria’s story. :) Thanks for reading and commenting!

  43. How fun! Here are 5 ways I would describe myself: introvert, sarcastic, reserved, planner, animal lover.

  44. Hi Jessica! I find that many introverts have a good sense of humor. I bet yours is fun since you included sarcastic. :) Thanks for reading and commenting!

  45. I should also tell you that I’ve never been one to like spices in my coffee, but decided to try cinnamon after re-reading it earlier this year.
    Now I probably have it once a week or every two weeks.. (as opposed to my usual “coffee, black” with no cream, no sugar, which is a reminder of another book I’ve re-read lately from Lacy Williams)

  46. Loving the Friday Five! Things I’m Extra-grateful for: unrelenting friendship, Grace, Peaceful moments, a hot cuppa tea, our new car with a sunroof :-D
    trdivincenzo (at) gmail (dot) com

  54. Hi Sabrina! Aw, I love that you included bumpy and choices and of course, love. :) Thanks for reading and commenting!

  61. Hi Gina! What great choices of words. :) And I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Spark brothers. I can’t wait to write the next book in the series. Thanks for reading and commenting!

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