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!!
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Monday, January 4, 2010
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...)
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
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
Official Kissing Day
Writing is an important part of my life. That being said, I am going to have to interrupt our holiday posts for a minute to post about "Official Kissing Day." I read about this over at Elana's blog and just could not resist.
Basically, you are supposed to post a kissing scene from something you wrote. It only took me a minute to figure out what scene I wanted to post (and, coincidentally, it's completely appropriate for this time of year).
Lucky you, this is the first time I'm posting something I wrote on this blog.
For you, on Official Kissing Day:
One girl among the crowd is smart. She’s dressed for the New York weather and not for the guys. She’s wearing a sweater of some sort over tight jeans. Boots that reach her knees complete the look. She looks amazing and yet she could still walk outside and not demand the jacket off a guy’s back to stay warm. She’s standing all alone near the balcony. She looks completely happy to be alone. I ventured in her direction, drawn to her in a way I can’t describe.
I catch her eye as I cross the room. She blinks once before heading out onto the balcony as the DJ announces a one minute warning. I step out onto the balcony behind the girl. She turns around with her brows knitted. I’m guessing that she didn’t expect me to follow her. The countdown begins inside. 10…9…8… I inch closer to her. 7…6…5… She doesn’t shy away. 4…3…2… I wrap one arm around her waist and pull her towards me. 1… A chorus of “Happy New Year” rings out from inside and my lips touch hers. I melt into her embrace, allowing passion to overtake my body.
As soon as the kiss started, it ended. She broke away within seconds and headed back inside. She didn’t seem angry, just surprised. I attempt to follow her inside but lose sight of her in the crowd. I head for the door, fully prepared to leave. My sister and her friends intercept me though. They talk me into staying a while and enjoying the night club. As far as night clubs go, it was ordinary. The music was loud, the colors were bright in the dark room, and many of the legal people were drunk. I agreed to an hour and finished out the night at High Rise.
It's just an excerpt from a much longer novel co-written by my sister and me. But, it's a kissing scene and that's what was asked for.
Do you have a favorite kissing scene? If you do, join in on the fun. Let me know if you post one somewhere and I'll take a swing over and read it.
Happy Kissing Day! I'm back to a day of cleaning and organizing now. Your regularly scheduled holiday post will make an appearance later.
Basically, you are supposed to post a kissing scene from something you wrote. It only took me a minute to figure out what scene I wanted to post (and, coincidentally, it's completely appropriate for this time of year).
Lucky you, this is the first time I'm posting something I wrote on this blog.
For you, on Official Kissing Day:
One girl among the crowd is smart. She’s dressed for the New York weather and not for the guys. She’s wearing a sweater of some sort over tight jeans. Boots that reach her knees complete the look. She looks amazing and yet she could still walk outside and not demand the jacket off a guy’s back to stay warm. She’s standing all alone near the balcony. She looks completely happy to be alone. I ventured in her direction, drawn to her in a way I can’t describe.
I catch her eye as I cross the room. She blinks once before heading out onto the balcony as the DJ announces a one minute warning. I step out onto the balcony behind the girl. She turns around with her brows knitted. I’m guessing that she didn’t expect me to follow her. The countdown begins inside. 10…9…8… I inch closer to her. 7…6…5… She doesn’t shy away. 4…3…2… I wrap one arm around her waist and pull her towards me. 1… A chorus of “Happy New Year” rings out from inside and my lips touch hers. I melt into her embrace, allowing passion to overtake my body.
As soon as the kiss started, it ended. She broke away within seconds and headed back inside. She didn’t seem angry, just surprised. I attempt to follow her inside but lose sight of her in the crowd. I head for the door, fully prepared to leave. My sister and her friends intercept me though. They talk me into staying a while and enjoying the night club. As far as night clubs go, it was ordinary. The music was loud, the colors were bright in the dark room, and many of the legal people were drunk. I agreed to an hour and finished out the night at High Rise.
It's just an excerpt from a much longer novel co-written by my sister and me. But, it's a kissing scene and that's what was asked for.
Do you have a favorite kissing scene? If you do, join in on the fun. Let me know if you post one somewhere and I'll take a swing over and read it.
Happy Kissing Day! I'm back to a day of cleaning and organizing now. Your regularly scheduled holiday post will make an appearance later.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 5
The countdown continues! As does the lyrics to our song...
"On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
five gold rings,
four calling birds,
three French hens,
two turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree!"
Five days into our countdown. That means there are seven days left until our countdown ends. Seven days until Christmas Eve. Seven days until the festivities begin!
Five gold rings. Gold is a color most associated with precious things in our lives. Gold has been held in high value for many years. It has deep historical roots. So, I thought we would celebrate this day by looking at what is precious in our lives. Specifically, who are precious in our lives.
So, here goes my list of five golden individuals:
1. Crystal, my sister and best friend
2. Brenda, my awesome mother
3. Dwight, my wonderful father
4. Kandy, my loveable dog
5. Sandy, my first dog who passed away in 2003
Who are five of your golden individuals?
Also, keep any eye out for an announcement about next month's theme!
And, remember to stop by Two to Write and check out the contest section! We're hosting our first contest and I'm really excited about it. I would love to see more participants.
Song of the Day: "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Jars of Clay
"On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
five gold rings,
four calling birds,
three French hens,
two turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree!"
Five days into our countdown. That means there are seven days left until our countdown ends. Seven days until Christmas Eve. Seven days until the festivities begin!
Five gold rings. Gold is a color most associated with precious things in our lives. Gold has been held in high value for many years. It has deep historical roots. So, I thought we would celebrate this day by looking at what is precious in our lives. Specifically, who are precious in our lives.
So, here goes my list of five golden individuals:
1. Crystal, my sister and best friend
2. Brenda, my awesome mother
3. Dwight, my wonderful father
4. Kandy, my loveable dog
5. Sandy, my first dog who passed away in 2003
Who are five of your golden individuals?
Also, keep any eye out for an announcement about next month's theme!
And, remember to stop by Two to Write and check out the contest section! We're hosting our first contest and I'm really excited about it. I would love to see more participants.
Song of the Day: "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Jars of Clay
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Month of Holidays: Day 13
A very kind friend pointed out to me that the twelve days of Christmas actually start on the 25th of December and run until Epiphany. This meant that I learned something new. To read more about the twelve days of Christmas, visit http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html.
This being said, we will simply use the themes in the song to countdown to Christmas on this blog. Thus...
"On the second day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
two turtle doves and
a partridge in a pear tree."
Turtle doves are birds and you can read about them here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_Dove
What are two of your favorite birds?
The first favorite bird I would like to share with you is the owl (which, coincidentally, are featured in Night's Final Hour as "the roosters of the night.") I was excited to find small owl ornaments at Target this year!
My second favorite bird would be the red bird. I absolutely adore the vibrance of their color!
Song of the Day: "Last Christmas" - Taylor Swift
This being said, we will simply use the themes in the song to countdown to Christmas on this blog. Thus...
"On the second day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
two turtle doves and
a partridge in a pear tree."
Turtle doves are birds and you can read about them here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_Dove
What are two of your favorite birds?
The first favorite bird I would like to share with you is the owl (which, coincidentally, are featured in Night's Final Hour as "the roosters of the night.") I was excited to find small owl ornaments at Target this year!
My second favorite bird would be the red bird. I absolutely adore the vibrance of their color!
Song of the Day: "Last Christmas" - Taylor Swift
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Short Post
So, this is a short update.
First, I finally got a holiday background! Yay.
Second, I will be announcing my December theme tomorrow night.
Third, I will be announcing something awesome for Two to Write tomorrow too.
Well, that's it. This truly is a short one, huh?
First, I finally got a holiday background! Yay.
Second, I will be announcing my December theme tomorrow night.
Third, I will be announcing something awesome for Two to Write tomorrow too.
Well, that's it. This truly is a short one, huh?
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