I fully intend to resume more regular blog postings tomorrow. However, until then, I wanted to give you a little peek at the crazy schedule I've been trying to adjust to. Hopefully, this will give you a better understanding of why I have been missing in action these past few days.
This is why:
Mondays & Wednesdays
6am: get up
6:30am: drive to work
7am - 3pm: work
3pm: drive to college/eat
4pm - 6:45pm: class
6:45pm: drive to tutoring
7:30pm - 8:30pm: tutoring
9:00pm - 9:30pm: drive home
9:30pm - 12am: shower, eat, homework, relax
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6am: get up
6:30am: drive to work
7am - 3pm: work
3pm: drive to college/eat
4pm - 6:45pm: class
6:45pm: drive home
7:15pm - 12am: shower, eat, homework, relax
Fridays
6am: get up
6:30am: drive to work
7am - 3pm: work
3pm: drive home
Plus family issues. ):
This is all the update post I can muster at the moment, so goodnight followers.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Almost Over the Hump
It's Wednesday, we're at the halfway point. We can make it to the end of the week. This post is going to be really short as my first week back has me quite tired and I still want to write my page of the day before bed.
I follow a lot of blogs. It seems that if I come across a neat blog, then I add it to my repertoire of blogs. This has its upsides and downsides.
Upside: I get to read a lot of cool things.
Downside: I can't possibly read every post.
Upside: I've found a lot of neat books through blogs.
Downside: It takes a while to get through my blog list.
Upside: I've come up with new ideas for my blog in the upcoming year. (Keep your eyes peeled for them.)
Downside: Well, I really think I'm out of downsides.
How many blogs do you follow?
Tomorrow, I'll post a little bit more about those ideas for the upcoming year.
Song of the Day: "Don't Forget to Remember Me" by Carrie Underwood
Why this song? It was the latest song that inspired something I wrote. To be exact, they helped inspie this.
I follow a lot of blogs. It seems that if I come across a neat blog, then I add it to my repertoire of blogs. This has its upsides and downsides.
Upside: I get to read a lot of cool things.
Downside: I can't possibly read every post.
Upside: I've found a lot of neat books through blogs.
Downside: It takes a while to get through my blog list.
Upside: I've come up with new ideas for my blog in the upcoming year. (Keep your eyes peeled for them.)
Downside: Well, I really think I'm out of downsides.
How many blogs do you follow?
Tomorrow, I'll post a little bit more about those ideas for the upcoming year.
Song of the Day: "Don't Forget to Remember Me" by Carrie Underwood
Why this song? It was the latest song that inspired something I wrote. To be exact, they helped inspie this.
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...)
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
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