I knew the 2011 WLS Awards were happening soon. I had seen several of my friends in the WLS community receive nominations. I NEVER, repeat, NEVER, thought I would be one of them.
Lo and behold... I get a Facebook message today from Diva Taunia
informing me that I have been nominated as the "Favorite WLS Dude" along with the immeasurable Rob Portinga
and "ReinventingEd
To be honest, I can truly say its an honor (AND A COMPLETE FREAKING SURPRISE) just to be nominated. I have no inclination that I can win... Rob does so much for the community, from his blog to the Minneapolis radio show! If I weren't running, I would vote for Rob.
That being said, can I pimp myself for just once? Hey, why not! Please, if you can see it in your heart, vote for me as favorite WLS Dude. What do I win if I am voted in? Bragging rights. That's it. Oh, and a catchy logo I can use on this blog.
But, where do I vote you ask? Of course I will provide that for you! VOTE HERE
Voting closes Nov 7. Be a Democrat. Vote Early! Vote Often. Vote for your dead Union relatives! (I kid, I kid. Please be honest when you vote!)
Of course, what kind of friend would I be if I didn't also ask you to vote for my WLS friends and family. Any other time, I would say vote for Rob... sorry dude. You know you got my respect and admiration!
Who are the FOTF (Friends of Token Foodie) that are nominated this year? Some are in multiple categories, and some, unfortunately, are nominated against each other... but please go vote.
Melting Mama aka Beth Ism
Andrea Sopher Ullberg
Michelle Vicari
Michelle Scheiner
Shaawn Harrell Kelly
Waning Woman
Obesity Action Coalition
Rachel Winton (SleevePixie)
Nicole Buckley (saphre64)
I would humbly also ask that you support my friends that have not been nominated this year, even though they do wonderful things for the community.
Shana Watson
Kaitlin Nelson
Also, one last request... this weekend is the Walk from Obesity. Please support the WLS community, and our fight against obesity. Donate to your favorite walker.
Shana's Walk
Beth's Walk
Last but not least... I know I have been slacking. I could make a million excuses... the new role at work. Workout schedules. Drought induced depression (PLEASE GOD... SEND SOME DAMN RAIN TO TEXAS!) I will try to get better! To whet you appetite, I will leave you with this...
Last weekend, Jina and I took a little trip... down the mighty Mississip... just kidding. We met our wonderful friends Tiffany Pressly and Mike LaRocca in Galveston for a fun weekend of doing absolutely nothing. Well, I can't say ABSOLUTELY nothing. We drank a little cold beer (Tecate FTMFW!) chilled on the beach, and as if I needed an excuse to cook, I cooked up a little dinner for our crew (some of Mike's high school friends and their better halves joined us.) So, for dinner, I whipped up a little creole style BBQ shrimp and dirty rice... enjoy.
Oh, two last dimes to drop on you... Token Foodie's best damn snack chip on the market is OFFICIALLY BEANITOS! They are TokenFoodie Approved! Beanitos
Also, if you are near Austin, TX, on Oct 2, please come to the Capitol and support Mike and Beanito's at the Rally4RealFood Rally4RealFood
as we rally for your right to know about GMO's and REAL FOOD!
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