Showing posts with label sisters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sisters. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Working on It....
Hey guys! I'm currently updating and cleaning up the blog for a sort of relaunch. After such a long hiatus, Crystal and I decided that we need to come back big. So, we'll be starting back regularly in May and we're hoping you'll join us on May 1st for the big kick off!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Sister Time: AWAY
We will be gone all weekend. We're spending the weekend in a cabin relaxing and writing. Unfortunately, that means no internet, which means no blog posts until Monday. The original plan had been to get several scheduled to keep you occupied, but plans fall through when midterms and papers pile up.
We will resume your regularly scheduled blog on Monday with bigger and better things! (We did just get a new co-owner after all.)
Oh and a trip to the mountains means pictures!
We will resume your regularly scheduled blog on Monday with bigger and better things! (We did just get a new co-owner after all.)
Oh and a trip to the mountains means pictures!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Exciting News!!
I'll do a more formal post tomorrow, but I wanted to share this bit of exciting news with you now.
From Barbies to Words will be gaining a co-owner! You've heard a lot about her and now you're going to get to hear a lot from her. Please take a moment to help me welcome my lovely sister, Crystal, to co-ownership of this blog!!
I will do a more formal welcome post tomorrow so that you can get the chance to know a little bit more about my younger sister.
From Barbies to Words will be gaining a co-owner! You've heard a lot about her and now you're going to get to hear a lot from her. Please take a moment to help me welcome my lovely sister, Crystal, to co-ownership of this blog!!
I will do a more formal welcome post tomorrow so that you can get the chance to know a little bit more about my younger sister.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Full Moon!
Ever since Crystal and I started writing a novel involving werewolves, I have fallen in love with wolves and full moons. They are interesting topics to research and learn more about. Plus, I can say I'm doing research for our novel when I look up information on wolves or full moons!
Looking up the moon schedule recently, I discovered that today holds a full moon for us. The full moon should occur at 11:38am (EST), the exact time that this post is being made. So, when it grows dark enough, go outside and take a look at the moon.
When looking up information on full moons, I came across information about the names of the full moons. Each month brings a "new" full moon to us. February brings the snow moon.
February's moon is known as the snow moon because this month is historically the most snow-filled month. I believe most of us can say that this is very true in 2010. Places that rarely see snow (such as Charleston) have seen inches of snow. It has been a snowy month, which will end (fittingly enough) with a Full Snow Moon.
Happy end of February! Look for great things coming in March!
Looking up the moon schedule recently, I discovered that today holds a full moon for us. The full moon should occur at 11:38am (EST), the exact time that this post is being made. So, when it grows dark enough, go outside and take a look at the moon.
When looking up information on full moons, I came across information about the names of the full moons. Each month brings a "new" full moon to us. February brings the snow moon.
February's moon is known as the snow moon because this month is historically the most snow-filled month. I believe most of us can say that this is very true in 2010. Places that rarely see snow (such as Charleston) have seen inches of snow. It has been a snowy month, which will end (fittingly enough) with a Full Snow Moon.
Happy end of February! Look for great things coming in March!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Words from a Writer: From Barbies to Words
When I came up with the title for this blog, I didn't realize just how true it would ring down the line.
Originally, the blog title was simply supposed to refer to a growth in my relationship with my sister, Crystal. It was supposed to illustrate the way we had gone from playing Barbies together to writing words together. We have always been partners in crime, regardless of what we're doing.
Lately, though, I have found new reasons for the title. I have found that it describes our creativity style perfectly. Allow me to explain for a moment.
When Crystal and I used to play Barbies, we would come across an idea we loved and play it out in every way possible. We would recreate the same storyline over and over again until we'd worn it to perfection.
Now, I'm finding that we do a similar thing with writing. Last summer, we wrote our first novel together. When we settled down and started in on the editing process, we had many long conversations that eventually ended with a big decision. We decided to undertake the task of completely rewriting the story to make it even better. We have started and restarted this second draft several times in an attempt to find the one we're happiest with. Hopefully the rewriting process doesn't last as long as some of our Barbie storylines. If it does, we could be in for years of rewriting the same story...
Originally, the blog title was simply supposed to refer to a growth in my relationship with my sister, Crystal. It was supposed to illustrate the way we had gone from playing Barbies together to writing words together. We have always been partners in crime, regardless of what we're doing.
Lately, though, I have found new reasons for the title. I have found that it describes our creativity style perfectly. Allow me to explain for a moment.
When Crystal and I used to play Barbies, we would come across an idea we loved and play it out in every way possible. We would recreate the same storyline over and over again until we'd worn it to perfection.
Now, I'm finding that we do a similar thing with writing. Last summer, we wrote our first novel together. When we settled down and started in on the editing process, we had many long conversations that eventually ended with a big decision. We decided to undertake the task of completely rewriting the story to make it even better. We have started and restarted this second draft several times in an attempt to find the one we're happiest with. Hopefully the rewriting process doesn't last as long as some of our Barbie storylines. If it does, we could be in for years of rewriting the same story...
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Not Myself
I'm not feeling very blog-worthy at the moment and I'm not sure why.
I didn't go near a single computer yesterday, which is why it was lacking a post. The unintentional break was actually sort of nice. I think I'm going to make this a monthly thing. Help free my mind some.
What sorts of things do you do to keep yourself sane?
Song of the Day: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Crystal and I have been watching a lot of Supernatural lately. We own the first four seasons on DVD and we've been making up for the break between shows by watching the old ones. At the end of one of the episodes, Jensen Ackles has fun to this song, so I thought I would include it. I found the clip up on YouTube. You can view it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsyMtYoSkC0.
I didn't go near a single computer yesterday, which is why it was lacking a post. The unintentional break was actually sort of nice. I think I'm going to make this a monthly thing. Help free my mind some.
What sorts of things do you do to keep yourself sane?
Song of the Day: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Crystal and I have been watching a lot of Supernatural lately. We own the first four seasons on DVD and we've been making up for the break between shows by watching the old ones. At the end of one of the episodes, Jensen Ackles has fun to this song, so I thought I would include it. I found the clip up on YouTube. You can view it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsyMtYoSkC0.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Plans for the Blog
Wow guys. I don't even know where to go. I feel as though I'm out of it after missing yesterday. I had a lot of blogs to catch up on. I read lots of posts, but didn't comment on any today because I wanted to get to my own posting. I hate letting things stack up, but sometimes you have to take that time to listen to your body. I think the unusually cold temperatures have been making me more tired than normal.
Today I'm going to focus on things I want to try out for the blog in the new year. I figured January would be a good time to try out some new features.
Upcoming features:
1. Interviews - with followers & other bloggers
2. Book Reviews
3. Recipe Reviews
4. Writing Advice
5. Songs of the Day (continuing this one)
6. Movie Reviews
7. Contests
I know there's more and I'll include them when I locate them, but for now, that's a list to get you excited. I'm going to try to get things organized and ready to go this weekend as I have a busy semester ahead of me.
Keep an eye out tomorrow (hopefully) for pictures of my new haircut!
Song of the Day: "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis
I chose this song in celebration of Elvis' birthday today.
Yesterday's Song of the Day: "Twilight" by Vanessa Carlton
I chose this one because it kept coming up on my CD player on the way home. I've liked this song for years. It's an older one, so I thought I would remind people of it.
Today I'm going to focus on things I want to try out for the blog in the new year. I figured January would be a good time to try out some new features.
Upcoming features:
1. Interviews - with followers & other bloggers
2. Book Reviews
3. Recipe Reviews
4. Writing Advice
5. Songs of the Day (continuing this one)
6. Movie Reviews
7. Contests
I know there's more and I'll include them when I locate them, but for now, that's a list to get you excited. I'm going to try to get things organized and ready to go this weekend as I have a busy semester ahead of me.
Keep an eye out tomorrow (hopefully) for pictures of my new haircut!
Song of the Day: "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis
I chose this song in celebration of Elvis' birthday today.
Yesterday's Song of the Day: "Twilight" by Vanessa Carlton
I chose this one because it kept coming up on my CD player on the way home. I've liked this song for years. It's an older one, so I thought I would remind people of it.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
What's in an age?
Have you ever been questioned about your age or assumed to be older or younger than you really are?
It happens to me all the time. I'm currently 23 and people constantly accuse me of being 16. While this isn't the worst thing in the world, it can certainly be frustrating sometimes.
Take today for example. My mom, sister, and me went out to dinner together. We went to the local Chuck E. Cheese. To help protect children and insure they leave with the right adult, they give each group that comes in a blacklight stamp with a number. A child's number must match with the adult to leave the premises. As a teacher, I think this is fabulous.
But, it can be troublesome when you are obviously past the pre-teen age. Even in high school, we would enter and my dad would tell them "Oh, they don't need stamps" and it would all be fine. My parents knew we wouldn't leave without them. It's never really been a problem before.
Today, however, we enter and the worker gets the stamp ready. My mom says "we don't need stamps." We all stand there, ready to enter, and they question our (my sister and mine) ages! I'm quick to respond that I'm 23 as I've been in similar situations before. As we're entering the restaurant, one worker says to the other "I thought she was 16." This annoyed me. I'm not entirely sure why. Perhaps I need to listen to yesterday's song of the day and remind myself that it's only words.
What about you? What annoys you?
Do you ever get mistaken for a different age? How do you feel about it?
Song of the Day: "Elephant Love Medley" (from Moulin Rouge) featuring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman
This song was actually chosen by my sister, Crystal. I asked her to help me choose a song and this was her suggestion. Her reasoning? It's a mix of some of the greatest love songs. Plus, it comes from her favorite movieMoulin Rouge.
It happens to me all the time. I'm currently 23 and people constantly accuse me of being 16. While this isn't the worst thing in the world, it can certainly be frustrating sometimes.
Take today for example. My mom, sister, and me went out to dinner together. We went to the local Chuck E. Cheese. To help protect children and insure they leave with the right adult, they give each group that comes in a blacklight stamp with a number. A child's number must match with the adult to leave the premises. As a teacher, I think this is fabulous.
But, it can be troublesome when you are obviously past the pre-teen age. Even in high school, we would enter and my dad would tell them "Oh, they don't need stamps" and it would all be fine. My parents knew we wouldn't leave without them. It's never really been a problem before.
Today, however, we enter and the worker gets the stamp ready. My mom says "we don't need stamps." We all stand there, ready to enter, and they question our (my sister and mine) ages! I'm quick to respond that I'm 23 as I've been in similar situations before. As we're entering the restaurant, one worker says to the other "I thought she was 16." This annoyed me. I'm not entirely sure why. Perhaps I need to listen to yesterday's song of the day and remind myself that it's only words.
What about you? What annoys you?
Do you ever get mistaken for a different age? How do you feel about it?
Song of the Day: "Elephant Love Medley" (from Moulin Rouge) featuring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman
This song was actually chosen by my sister, Crystal. I asked her to help me choose a song and this was her suggestion. Her reasoning? It's a mix of some of the greatest love songs. Plus, it comes from her favorite movieMoulin Rouge.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Back into the Thick of It All
Today was back to work for me. Next Monday will be back to grad school. I love breaks and I hate to see them end. It's easy for me to stay in the routine of things, but it's incredibly hard for me to break that routine and get back into it. Is it easy for you?
To add to that, we had one of the coldest days I can remember in the past few years. Living in the south provides a winter that is cold but typically not freezing. Today, it was definitely in the freezing temperatures until well into the middle of the day. I still feel like I can't get completely warmed up.
I'm trying my best to be more optimistic about things though. So, let's look at a few of the good things that come with the cold. There's the comfort of hot chocolate, which helps warm you from the inside out. My favorite is good old reliable Swiss Miss. Then, there's the scarves and hats. I can remember the first scarf I ever owned. One of my high school friends got it for me one Christmas because I told them I wanted a scarf. It was fleece, pink, and from Old Navy. I still have that scarf and have created a collection of colorful, pretty scarves. Hats can also be fun. My favorite is a fuzzy reddish pink one that keeps my head nice and toasty.
And, last, but certainly not least, is the enjoyment of snuggling into a warm blanket or Snuggie and taking in a good book. There's something comforting in the warmth of the blanket mixed with a far off place that may be much warmer than one's present situation. I seem to be moving along nicely on my (somewhat small) reading list for 2010. I will be posting reviews when I finish books. However, for series, I am going to post the reviews together rather than separately. I'll be finishing up what's been released of The Dark Guardians by Rachel Hawthorne soon, so be on the look out for that review.
Hope you had a great Monday and keep your toes warm!
Song of the Day: "Words" by Ryan Adams
I chose this song because it happened to come on the CD player during my ride home. I was thinking about what song to choose for today and this one came on. It's a favorite of mine with a message. So, I thought I'd share it. Enjoy.
Also, don't forget to head over to Two to Write and enter our Winter Contest with great prize packs!!
To add to that, we had one of the coldest days I can remember in the past few years. Living in the south provides a winter that is cold but typically not freezing. Today, it was definitely in the freezing temperatures until well into the middle of the day. I still feel like I can't get completely warmed up.
I'm trying my best to be more optimistic about things though. So, let's look at a few of the good things that come with the cold. There's the comfort of hot chocolate, which helps warm you from the inside out. My favorite is good old reliable Swiss Miss. Then, there's the scarves and hats. I can remember the first scarf I ever owned. One of my high school friends got it for me one Christmas because I told them I wanted a scarf. It was fleece, pink, and from Old Navy. I still have that scarf and have created a collection of colorful, pretty scarves. Hats can also be fun. My favorite is a fuzzy reddish pink one that keeps my head nice and toasty.
And, last, but certainly not least, is the enjoyment of snuggling into a warm blanket or Snuggie and taking in a good book. There's something comforting in the warmth of the blanket mixed with a far off place that may be much warmer than one's present situation. I seem to be moving along nicely on my (somewhat small) reading list for 2010. I will be posting reviews when I finish books. However, for series, I am going to post the reviews together rather than separately. I'll be finishing up what's been released of The Dark Guardians by Rachel Hawthorne soon, so be on the look out for that review.
Hope you had a great Monday and keep your toes warm!
Song of the Day: "Words" by Ryan Adams
I chose this song because it happened to come on the CD player during my ride home. I was thinking about what song to choose for today and this one came on. It's a favorite of mine with a message. So, I thought I'd share it. Enjoy.
Also, don't forget to head over to Two to Write and enter our Winter Contest with great prize packs!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 31
Happy New Year's Eve!!!
2010 is fast approaching. How are you celebrating?
I've got two last Top 5 lists for you.
Top 5 Games Enjoyed this Decade
1. Monopoly
2. Life
3. Scene It
4. Battleship
5. MASH
Top 5 Video Games Played this Decade
1. Donkey Kong for N64
2. Super Mario Bros (Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Wii)
3. Prince Caspian for Playstation 2
4. Top Shop for Playstation
5. Monopoly for Nintendo
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!
Song of the Day: "Auld Lang Syne" by Mairi Campbell and Dave Francis
*Please excuse my mess. I'm updating my blog for the new year.*
2010 is fast approaching. How are you celebrating?
I've got two last Top 5 lists for you.
Top 5 Games Enjoyed this Decade
1. Monopoly
2. Life
3. Scene It
4. Battleship
5. MASH
Top 5 Video Games Played this Decade
1. Donkey Kong for N64
2. Super Mario Bros (Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Wii)
3. Prince Caspian for Playstation 2
4. Top Shop for Playstation
5. Monopoly for Nintendo
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!
Song of the Day: "Auld Lang Syne" by Mairi Campbell and Dave Francis
*Please excuse my mess. I'm updating my blog for the new year.*
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 30
Tomorrow's New Year's Eve! And with New Year's Eve comes the announcement of my January theme, so keep an eye out for that.
For now, I'm going to try to give you three more Top 5 lists. The first one of these was hard to do. I like so many songs and had a hard time picking 5.
Top 5 Songs of the Decade
1. "When the Day Met the Night" by Panic at the Disco
2. "Kangaroo Cry" by Blue October (close tie with "My Never" by Blue October)
3. "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's
4. "Human" by The Killers (this is my wake-up song)
5. "Carry You Home" by James Blunt
Most of these songs were chosen because I enjoy writing to them.
Top 5 Foods of the Decade (essentially my favorite foods from the decade)
1. Macaroni & Cheese
2. Breadsticks
3. Homemade Pizza
4. Spaghetti-Os
5. Tacos
Top 5 Toys of the Decade
1. TY Beanie Babies (was a big collector!)
2. Barbies (always a classic!)
3. My Little Ponies (they came back!)
4. Stuffed Animals (always a classic)
5. My Littlest Petshop (now with bobbleheads!)
Looks like I made it to three lists. What are your favorite songs, foods, and toys of the decade?
Check back tomorrow for next month's theme and the last of our top 5 lists!
Song of the Day: "I Hope You Dance" by Leann Womack
Don't forget to check out the contest at Two to Write. Click link below!
http://twotowrite.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-contest.html
For now, I'm going to try to give you three more Top 5 lists. The first one of these was hard to do. I like so many songs and had a hard time picking 5.
Top 5 Songs of the Decade
1. "When the Day Met the Night" by Panic at the Disco
2. "Kangaroo Cry" by Blue October (close tie with "My Never" by Blue October)
3. "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's
4. "Human" by The Killers (this is my wake-up song)
5. "Carry You Home" by James Blunt
Most of these songs were chosen because I enjoy writing to them.
Top 5 Foods of the Decade (essentially my favorite foods from the decade)
1. Macaroni & Cheese
2. Breadsticks
3. Homemade Pizza
4. Spaghetti-Os
5. Tacos
Top 5 Toys of the Decade
1. TY Beanie Babies (was a big collector!)
2. Barbies (always a classic!)
3. My Little Ponies (they came back!)
4. Stuffed Animals (always a classic)
5. My Littlest Petshop (now with bobbleheads!)
Looks like I made it to three lists. What are your favorite songs, foods, and toys of the decade?
Check back tomorrow for next month's theme and the last of our top 5 lists!
Song of the Day: "I Hope You Dance" by Leann Womack
Don't forget to check out the contest at Two to Write. Click link below!
http://twotowrite.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-contest.html
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 29
Our top 5 lists of the decade continue! Remember, these are all in my opinion and I welcome your own lists!
Top 5 Blockbuster* Movies of the Decade
1. Pirates of the Carribean
2. Troy
3. Lord of the Rings
4. Prince Caspian
5. 10,000 BC
Top 5 Lesser Known* Movies of the Decade
1. Elizabethtown
2. Undiscovered
3. Tristan and Isolde
4. Stardust
5. Casanova
Top 5 Bands of the Decade
1. The Killers
2. Shinedown
3. 3 Doors Down
4. Blue October
5. The Fray
*Blockbuster movies are ones that were well known when they came out. Lesser known movies refers to those movies that I've enjoyed that people give me that confused look when I mention the title of it. You may or may not have heard of these.
Also, I recommend heading over to http://twotowrite.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-contest.html for a cool contest.
Song of the Day: "The Dance" by Garth Brooks (since we're remembering the decade...)
Top 5 Blockbuster* Movies of the Decade
1. Pirates of the Carribean
2. Troy
3. Lord of the Rings
4. Prince Caspian
5. 10,000 BC
Top 5 Lesser Known* Movies of the Decade
1. Elizabethtown
2. Undiscovered
3. Tristan and Isolde
4. Stardust
5. Casanova
Top 5 Bands of the Decade
1. The Killers
2. Shinedown
3. 3 Doors Down
4. Blue October
5. The Fray
*Blockbuster movies are ones that were well known when they came out. Lesser known movies refers to those movies that I've enjoyed that people give me that confused look when I mention the title of it. You may or may not have heard of these.
Also, I recommend heading over to http://twotowrite.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-contest.html for a cool contest.
Song of the Day: "The Dance" by Garth Brooks (since we're remembering the decade...)
Please Support a Good Cause!
In February, my lovely sister will be participating in a charity event that helps out the Children's Miracle Network, which does a lot to help children who are sick. If anyone is to suffer in this world, I would rather it not be children. They have so much life ahead of them and it should not be wasted in a hospital or short-lived.
This being said, I am asking for your help. She has pledged to raise $150 through the Dance Marathon program hosted by our local children's hospital. All of the proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network and the hospitals they support.
If you can find it in your heart, I would greatly appreciate it if you donated to the cause. No amount is too small and it will be well appreciated.
If you are interested in donating or would like to learn more, then please click the following link and follow the simple directions online: http://www.helpmakemiracles.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&eventID=523&participantID=2415
Thanks so much!
This being said, I am asking for your help. She has pledged to raise $150 through the Dance Marathon program hosted by our local children's hospital. All of the proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network and the hospitals they support.
If you can find it in your heart, I would greatly appreciate it if you donated to the cause. No amount is too small and it will be well appreciated.
If you are interested in donating or would like to learn more, then please click the following link and follow the simple directions online: http://www.helpmakemiracles.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&eventID=523&participantID=2415
Thanks so much!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 28
We're counting down to the New Year with lists of our Top 5 of the Decade. On today's menu: concerts, food establishments, and characters.
Top 5 Concerts of the Decade
1. Shinedown (with Adelita's Way and Sick Puppies)
2. Blue October with Switchfoot
3. 3 Doors Down (with Breaking Benjamin and Staind)
4. 3 Doors Down (the second time)
5. Sugarland
Top 5 Food Establishments of the Decade
1. Moe's
2. Mellow Mushroom
3. Subway
4. Wendy's
5. Fazoli's
Top 5 Characters of the Decade (from my own stories - first names in most cases)
1. Aiden
2. Jeremy
3. Ryland
4. Ivy Carter
5. Raine
What are your favorite concerts, food establishments, and characters of the decade?
Song of the Day: "Happy New Year" by ABBA
Top 5 Concerts of the Decade
1. Shinedown (with Adelita's Way and Sick Puppies)
2. Blue October with Switchfoot
3. 3 Doors Down (with Breaking Benjamin and Staind)
4. 3 Doors Down (the second time)
5. Sugarland
Top 5 Food Establishments of the Decade
1. Moe's
2. Mellow Mushroom
3. Subway
4. Wendy's
5. Fazoli's
Top 5 Characters of the Decade (from my own stories - first names in most cases)
1. Aiden
2. Jeremy
3. Ryland
4. Ivy Carter
5. Raine
What are your favorite concerts, food establishments, and characters of the decade?
Song of the Day: "Happy New Year" by ABBA
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 27
Let's get started with those lists then, shall we? Starting today, I'm going to give you my top 5's of the decade in three different categories. These are solely my top fives! I would love to see comments with your top fives in the categories mentioned. Remember, these are for the whole decade!
Top 5 Books Read in the Past Decade
1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2. Stardust by Neil Gaiman
3. Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
4. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
5. Old Magic by Marianne Curley
Top 5 Television Series of the Decade
1. Supernatural
2. Gilmore Girls
3. Charmed
4. Vampire Diaries
5. The OC
There's a few others that could probably make this list.
Top 5 Stores of the Decade
1. Build A Bear
2. Target
3. Dollar Tree
4. Barnes and Noble
5. A.C. Moore
These lists are in no particular order. I have provided links for your convenience.
What are your favorite books, TV series, and stores of the decade?
Song of the Day: "The New Year" by Death Cab for Cutie
Top 5 Books Read in the Past Decade
1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2. Stardust by Neil Gaiman
3. Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
4. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
5. Old Magic by Marianne Curley
Top 5 Television Series of the Decade
1. Supernatural
2. Gilmore Girls
3. Charmed
4. Vampire Diaries
5. The OC
There's a few others that could probably make this list.
Top 5 Stores of the Decade
1. Build A Bear
2. Target
3. Dollar Tree
4. Barnes and Noble
5. A.C. Moore
These lists are in no particular order. I have provided links for your convenience.
What are your favorite books, TV series, and stores of the decade?
Song of the Day: "The New Year" by Death Cab for Cutie
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 26
I'm going to share some of my Christmas gifts, but later.
For now, this is going to be brief because I've been spending time with the family.
Look out for New Year's posts to be starting tomorrow, complete with my favorites of the decade! Yep that's right - a decade is coming to an end. As my sister put it, after the New Year, I will have lived in four different decades - and I'm only 23. That's crazy to think about.
Well, until then...
Song of the Day: "Silent Night"
For now, this is going to be brief because I've been spending time with the family.
Look out for New Year's posts to be starting tomorrow, complete with my favorites of the decade! Yep that's right - a decade is coming to an end. As my sister put it, after the New Year, I will have lived in four different decades - and I'm only 23. That's crazy to think about.
Well, until then...
Song of the Day: "Silent Night"
Friday, December 25, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 25
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are having a great day.
I want to take a moment today to share my favorite Christmas memories of 2009. (in no particular order)
1. Shouting at a projector screen with my entire family as we play Super Mario Bros on the Wii. Laughing with the ones you love is a cherished thing.
2. We were all sitting around upstairs discussing when to open our presents, when suddenly we heard something being unwrapped downstairs. Kandy, our dog, had decided she couldn't wait any longer. She was tearing into a gift - her gift! Smart dog.
3. Smiling over a text message sent with Jilly while shopping in Dollar Tree. We were telling each other how much we enjoyed the gifts we'd given one another. I couldn't help but smile.
4. Watching my family members unwrap their gifts. That is always a classic.
5. One of our students followed us around the room on the last day of Christmas, begging us to open our presents.
What are a few of your favorite memories? Keep them short so that you can get back to making new memories!!
Happy Holidays everyone.
Songs of the Day:
"Happy Birthday, Jesus" by Alabama
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" (Disney version)
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 24
Christmas Eve.
I have my Rudolph pajamas on, have opened my presents (tradition), and am enjoying time with my family. We've been playing video games together. All in all, the day has gone well. This is what the holidays are all about - spending time with the ones you love.
And that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to keep this post short, say Merry Christmas to all, and return to a fun-filled evening with my family.
No song today, but I'll give you two tomorrow.
Snuggle up with the ones you love, read The Night Before Christmas and enjoy your Christmas Eve.
I will talk to you all (briefly) tomorrow.
Happy Holidays!
I have my Rudolph pajamas on, have opened my presents (tradition), and am enjoying time with my family. We've been playing video games together. All in all, the day has gone well. This is what the holidays are all about - spending time with the ones you love.
And that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to keep this post short, say Merry Christmas to all, and return to a fun-filled evening with my family.
No song today, but I'll give you two tomorrow.
Snuggle up with the ones you love, read The Night Before Christmas and enjoy your Christmas Eve.
I will talk to you all (briefly) tomorrow.
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 23
It's the last day of our countdown! Our song is finally coming to an end. :(
There will be more fun to come following the countdown, I promise. We'll be reviewing our favorite items of the decade.
Until then, though...
"On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me,
twelve drummers drumming,
eleven pipers piping,
ten lords-a-leaping,
nine ladies dancing,
eight maids-a-milking,
seven swans-a-swimming,
six geese-a-laying,
five gold rings,
four calling birds,
three French hens,
two turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree!"
Our list for today is the funnest one yet! I want you to share your top twelve toys of all time!
My list:
1. Barbies (of course)
2. Littlest Pet Shop (the originals)
3. Polly Pocket (the originals)
4. P.J. Sparkles
5. Board Games
6. Cabbage Patch Dolls
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
8. Power Ranger dolls
9. Stuffed Animals!
10. Disney toys (When I was young, there used to be figures and playsets to go with all sorts of animated Disney movies.)
11. Bikes
12. Rollerblades
What are your top toys? Some of mine are very general, but I wanted to get a lot on the list! (Notice video games are not on there anywhere. I was not really big into playing them as a kid.)
Song of the Day: "Deck the Halls"
There will be more fun to come following the countdown, I promise. We'll be reviewing our favorite items of the decade.
Until then, though...
"On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me,
twelve drummers drumming,
eleven pipers piping,
ten lords-a-leaping,
nine ladies dancing,
eight maids-a-milking,
seven swans-a-swimming,
six geese-a-laying,
five gold rings,
four calling birds,
three French hens,
two turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree!"
Our list for today is the funnest one yet! I want you to share your top twelve toys of all time!
My list:
1. Barbies (of course)
2. Littlest Pet Shop (the originals)
3. Polly Pocket (the originals)
4. P.J. Sparkles
5. Board Games
6. Cabbage Patch Dolls
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
8. Power Ranger dolls
9. Stuffed Animals!
10. Disney toys (When I was young, there used to be figures and playsets to go with all sorts of animated Disney movies.)
11. Bikes
12. Rollerblades
What are your top toys? Some of mine are very general, but I wanted to get a lot on the list! (Notice video games are not on there anywhere. I was not really big into playing them as a kid.)
Song of the Day: "Deck the Halls"
Monday, December 21, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 21
This post is not going to be made of win for two reasons - I've got a cold (just in time for break) and there's some family drama taking place tonight. However, I was determined to keep with my daily record for the month. I have not missed a day of our holiday posts and I'm not about to start now.
So, onward with the countdown song!
"On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me,
ten lords-a-leaping,
nine ladies dancing,
eight maids-a-milking,
seven swans-a-swimming,
six geese-a-laying,
five gold rings,
four calling birds,
three French hens,
two turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree."
Today's list was going to be ten things that make you leap for joy (or make you happy). I'm going to try my best to give you mine, but no promises.
My list:
1. writing
2. spending time with my family
3. teaching
4. pets
5. making new friends
6. shopping
7. reading a good book
8. watching a good movie
9. dragging out the old Barbie dolls and creating stories with them
10. getting comments from wonderful readers!
What are ten things that make you leap?
Song of the Day: "Jingle Bells" by Bing Crosby
So, onward with the countdown song!
"On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me,
ten lords-a-leaping,
nine ladies dancing,
eight maids-a-milking,
seven swans-a-swimming,
six geese-a-laying,
five gold rings,
four calling birds,
three French hens,
two turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree."
Today's list was going to be ten things that make you leap for joy (or make you happy). I'm going to try my best to give you mine, but no promises.
My list:
1. writing
2. spending time with my family
3. teaching
4. pets
5. making new friends
6. shopping
7. reading a good book
8. watching a good movie
9. dragging out the old Barbie dolls and creating stories with them
10. getting comments from wonderful readers!
What are ten things that make you leap?
Song of the Day: "Jingle Bells" by Bing Crosby
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