Thanks to Friend X for sharing this with me. It's too fun not to share with y'all. Now THIS is real talent! Make sure you watch all the way until the end.
December 31, 2007
December 29, 2007
In Anticipation..
"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."
~Bill Vaughan ~
What Are You Doing New Year's... New Year's Eve?
When I hear HCJr sing that song, I wish he was actually asking me. ;-) I'm kidding!! (C'mon, people, he's married!)
So, I'm curious to know what y'all do to ring in the New Year. Do you have a tradition? Do you ALWAYS stay up until midnight? Do you party with friends? Watching the ball drop in NYC? Go to bed? Reflect on the past year? Get excited about the new year? Kiss your mate?
I've done lots of different things... watchnight services at church.... cheesecake and fireworks in B-more with Linney.... parties.... ping pong tourneys.... banging pots.... dominoes games... snacking on spinach artichoke dip (that dip was really good!)... and so on. I honestly don't know what I'm doing this year, but I'm excited about the new year.
The only thing I always do around this time is marvel at how fast time is flying by!!
December 27, 2007
In Anticipation..
"People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas."
~Author Unknown
For All You Scrappers
I found a great website for discount scrapbooking supplies so I thought I'd pass it along. The discount changes every day, so make sure you wait for the best discount if you order something. Check it out.
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas!
The celebration started yesterday and continued all day long. We had lots of great fun, laughs, food, memories, presents (!), and all around joy. The girlies make Christmas more fun, of course. The older one got a carnival duck shooting game which brought about many huge grins. The younger one was excited about her fishing toy. She took the fish, opened its mouth, put the magnet in, lifted up the pole and then exclaimed proudly, "I caught one!!!!" Very hilarious.
I hope all of you had a wonderful and special day wherever you are.
December 20, 2007
Your Thoughts
So, by now, you prollie all know about Britney's 16 year old sister being pregnant. I'm curious as to what y'all think about it.
I haven't thought too much about it and wasn't shocked by any means. It's not like she's the first 16 year old that ever got pregnant. It's certainly sad that they claim to be "devout Christians".
You know, in our country, more than ever "safe sex" and birth control are jammed down kids' throats. And yet, it doesn't really seem to make a difference in the teen pregnancy rate.
Anyhoo, just wondered what y'all thought, if anything.
I haven't thought too much about it and wasn't shocked by any means. It's not like she's the first 16 year old that ever got pregnant. It's certainly sad that they claim to be "devout Christians".
You know, in our country, more than ever "safe sex" and birth control are jammed down kids' throats. And yet, it doesn't really seem to make a difference in the teen pregnancy rate.
Anyhoo, just wondered what y'all thought, if anything.
December 19, 2007
More Than You Ever Wanted To Know
About My Views Of Christmas
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I'll use both, but I prefer wrapping. There's so many choices of gorgeous paper. I'm a little obsessive about the gift tags matching the wrapping paper. And I L-O-V-E curling ribbon.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Again, either is really fine. I think real trees are prettier and that's what I grew up with. But now we use an artificial tree and I must admit it's much easier to deal with.
3 . When do you put up the tree? Anytime after Thanksgiving until the first week of December.
4. When do you take the tree down? Anytime after Christmas is over and usually before New Year's because we get sick of the clutter.
5. Do you like egg nog? Honestly, I'm not sure. I think I do, but I haven't had it very often. It's not something I really associate with Christmas.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I remember being thrilled with a Cabbage Patch doll. I also remember being excited about a see-through phone my brother got me. Talking on the phone was a big deal to me at that stage of my life.
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Hmm... Actually, if we do, we haven't unpacked it.
8. Hardest person to buy for? My dad and now my brother is entering that territory now, too.
9 . Easiest person to buy for? Joanna and the girlies
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Old School Christmas cards!! I love getting Christmas cards in the mail, but especially if they come with pictures and letters!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Let's just say a pair of used clip on earrings. Yeah, I know, it doesn't make sense.
12 . Favorite Christmas movie? Holiday Inn. But White Christmas is a close second.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Whenever it happens. I don't plan a date.
14 . Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yup
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Hmm...Little Debbie christmas tree cakes.... christmas cookies!
16 . Clear lights or colored on the tree? Clear. Definitely clear. Although we always used colored ones when I was a kid.
17. Favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night or Mary, Did You Know?
18. Angel on the tree top or a star? Tree or just a bow. I'm not a big fan of weird looking angels, but some of them look nice.
19. When do you open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? With immediately family, we open gifts on Christmas Eve, which I love. It seems so much more cozy. All the other gifts we save until Christmas morning.
20 . Most annoying thing about this time of year? I really don't like the busyness. And one thing that really annoys me is feeling obligated to buy gifts. I firmly believe you should buy for people you love because you want to.... not because society says you should.
21 . Favorite ornament theme or color? I change the theme of my Christmas tree every year. One time it was midnight blue and silver with stars. Last year it was red and white with candy canes. And this year, it's silver, pink, mauve and teal green.
22. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Anything that's not a hunk of meat. I'm not a big fan of plain hunks of meat. :)
23. Favorite Christmas memory? Visiting my grandparents in Texas when I was about 7 or 8.... Christmas with the girlies.... a horse drawn carriage ride downtown ... cutting down christmas trees with the family... so yeah, I guess there's not one favorite.
24. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Prollie stay home. We never travelled much when I was growing up. But I love to travel, so I don't think I would mind that, except the traffic and crowds. :)
25. Shopping…mall or online? Either is fine... wherever the good deals are.
26. Do you decorate outside for Christmas or just inside (or at all)? It depends. Some years we decorate both, but now, we're getting too lazy, so we've only decorated inside for the last two years or so.
27. Favorite Christmas cookie? *sigh* Yum. Prollie M&M cookies or sugar cookies.
28. Do you own Christmas clothing or jewelry? I have some Christmas socks. Other than that, I can't think of anything. I like red sparkly sweaters, but I wear those all winter.
29. What do you want for Christmas this year? A digital SLR camera that I know I'm not getting. :)
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I'll use both, but I prefer wrapping. There's so many choices of gorgeous paper. I'm a little obsessive about the gift tags matching the wrapping paper. And I L-O-V-E curling ribbon.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Again, either is really fine. I think real trees are prettier and that's what I grew up with. But now we use an artificial tree and I must admit it's much easier to deal with.
3 . When do you put up the tree? Anytime after Thanksgiving until the first week of December.
4. When do you take the tree down? Anytime after Christmas is over and usually before New Year's because we get sick of the clutter.
5. Do you like egg nog? Honestly, I'm not sure. I think I do, but I haven't had it very often. It's not something I really associate with Christmas.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I remember being thrilled with a Cabbage Patch doll. I also remember being excited about a see-through phone my brother got me. Talking on the phone was a big deal to me at that stage of my life.
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Hmm... Actually, if we do, we haven't unpacked it.
8. Hardest person to buy for? My dad and now my brother is entering that territory now, too.
9 . Easiest person to buy for? Joanna and the girlies
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Old School Christmas cards!! I love getting Christmas cards in the mail, but especially if they come with pictures and letters!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Let's just say a pair of used clip on earrings. Yeah, I know, it doesn't make sense.
12 . Favorite Christmas movie? Holiday Inn. But White Christmas is a close second.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Whenever it happens. I don't plan a date.
14 . Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yup
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Hmm...Little Debbie christmas tree cakes.... christmas cookies!
16 . Clear lights or colored on the tree? Clear. Definitely clear. Although we always used colored ones when I was a kid.
17. Favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night or Mary, Did You Know?
18. Angel on the tree top or a star? Tree or just a bow. I'm not a big fan of weird looking angels, but some of them look nice.
19. When do you open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? With immediately family, we open gifts on Christmas Eve, which I love. It seems so much more cozy. All the other gifts we save until Christmas morning.
20 . Most annoying thing about this time of year? I really don't like the busyness. And one thing that really annoys me is feeling obligated to buy gifts. I firmly believe you should buy for people you love because you want to.... not because society says you should.
21 . Favorite ornament theme or color? I change the theme of my Christmas tree every year. One time it was midnight blue and silver with stars. Last year it was red and white with candy canes. And this year, it's silver, pink, mauve and teal green.
22. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Anything that's not a hunk of meat. I'm not a big fan of plain hunks of meat. :)
23. Favorite Christmas memory? Visiting my grandparents in Texas when I was about 7 or 8.... Christmas with the girlies.... a horse drawn carriage ride downtown ... cutting down christmas trees with the family... so yeah, I guess there's not one favorite.
24. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Prollie stay home. We never travelled much when I was growing up. But I love to travel, so I don't think I would mind that, except the traffic and crowds. :)
25. Shopping…mall or online? Either is fine... wherever the good deals are.
26. Do you decorate outside for Christmas or just inside (or at all)? It depends. Some years we decorate both, but now, we're getting too lazy, so we've only decorated inside for the last two years or so.
27. Favorite Christmas cookie? *sigh* Yum. Prollie M&M cookies or sugar cookies.
28. Do you own Christmas clothing or jewelry? I have some Christmas socks. Other than that, I can't think of anything. I like red sparkly sweaters, but I wear those all winter.
29. What do you want for Christmas this year? A digital SLR camera that I know I'm not getting. :)
December 17, 2007
Quote of the Week
"Open your presents at Christmastime but be thankful year round for the gifts you receive."
~Lorinda Ruth Lowen
Happy Voting...
So, there's a new poll up and I know some of you have voted. If you choose the "other" option, leave a comment here and tell me which Christmas movie is your favorite. I'm always looking for new choices for Christmas cheer. :)
Did anyone else get burned out on "It's A Wonderful Life"? We used to watch that movie every year and I loved it. Somehow, one year, something just switched and I could NOT stand that movie anymore. Maybe it was just wonderful life overload....? Now that it's been a few years since I've seen it, I might enjoy watching it again. Right now I'm still too much of a coward to try it out. :)
Thanks for voting!
Did anyone else get burned out on "It's A Wonderful Life"? We used to watch that movie every year and I loved it. Somehow, one year, something just switched and I could NOT stand that movie anymore. Maybe it was just wonderful life overload....? Now that it's been a few years since I've seen it, I might enjoy watching it again. Right now I'm still too much of a coward to try it out. :)
Thanks for voting!
Great News Story
There's too few of these types of news stories out there!
Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow Could Have Been a Victim of Abortion
December 9, 2007
New York, NY-- University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow became the first sophomore in the history of the NCAA to win the coveted Heisman Trophy as the best football player in the nation. However, Tebow's accomplishments may never have been supported had his mother followed a doctor's recommendation to have an abortion.
With 29 passing touchdowns and 22 rushing touchdowns, Tebow displayed the kind of versatility that has become more valued at the quarterback position.
Pam Tebow and her husband were Christian missionaries in the Philippines in 1985 and they prayed for "Timmy" before she became pregnant.
Unfortunately, Pam entered into a coma after she contracted amoebic dysentery, an infection of the intestine caused by a parasite found in a contaminated food or drink.
The treatment for the medical condition would require strong medications that doctors told Pam had caused irreversible damage to Tim -- so they advised her to have an abortion.
As the Sun reported, Pam Tebow refused the abortion and cited her Christian faith as the reason for her hope that her son would be born without the devastating disabilities physicians predicted.
Pam ultimately spent the last two months of her pregnancy in bed and, eventually, gave birth to a health baby boy in August 1987.
As she told the newspaper, Pam was not surprised that her son would be up for the Heisman despite no underclassman receiving the award since its inception in 1933.
"The combination of Timmy's God-given talent, hard work, character and leadership have made a mark on and off the football field," she said.
Because Tim Tebow was spared, he's wowed a nation by his athletic skill and, at his younger age, has an opportunity to become the second person to win two Heisman awards.
Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow Could Have Been a Victim of Abortion
December 9, 2007
New York, NY-- University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow became the first sophomore in the history of the NCAA to win the coveted Heisman Trophy as the best football player in the nation. However, Tebow's accomplishments may never have been supported had his mother followed a doctor's recommendation to have an abortion.
With 29 passing touchdowns and 22 rushing touchdowns, Tebow displayed the kind of versatility that has become more valued at the quarterback position.
Pam Tebow and her husband were Christian missionaries in the Philippines in 1985 and they prayed for "Timmy" before she became pregnant.
Unfortunately, Pam entered into a coma after she contracted amoebic dysentery, an infection of the intestine caused by a parasite found in a contaminated food or drink.
The treatment for the medical condition would require strong medications that doctors told Pam had caused irreversible damage to Tim -- so they advised her to have an abortion.
As the Sun reported, Pam Tebow refused the abortion and cited her Christian faith as the reason for her hope that her son would be born without the devastating disabilities physicians predicted.
Pam ultimately spent the last two months of her pregnancy in bed and, eventually, gave birth to a health baby boy in August 1987.
As she told the newspaper, Pam was not surprised that her son would be up for the Heisman despite no underclassman receiving the award since its inception in 1933.
"The combination of Timmy's God-given talent, hard work, character and leadership have made a mark on and off the football field," she said.
Because Tim Tebow was spared, he's wowed a nation by his athletic skill and, at his younger age, has an opportunity to become the second person to win two Heisman awards.
December 10, 2007
Heinousness For The Men
I stumbled upon this picture and about dropped my laptop. Even for a woman, I would consider this a fairly heinous shoe, but FOR MEN?! An electric blue, open toe slingback? Aaaahhhh! I canNOT imagine a (real) man wearing these shoes!
The famous Manolo Blahnik designed these and his shoes typically cost hundreds of dollars. If you're a guy, would you wear these shoes? Or, if you're female, would you want your man to buy a pair of these?
The famous Manolo Blahnik designed these and his shoes typically cost hundreds of dollars. If you're a guy, would you wear these shoes? Or, if you're female, would you want your man to buy a pair of these? December 1, 2007
A Hairy Question
So, this isn't a loaded question, but I did want to ask everyone this question:
What hairstyle would you NEVER wear?
I started thinking about this because I saw a lady with massive (and nasty) dreadlocks. I personally would NEVER wear dreadlocks. I shudder at the thought of not washing or combing my hair. I was once on a plane and sat behind someone with dreadlocks. Those things smelled SO bad, I almost puked.
It's a toss-up, though, between dreads and a mullet. I honestly can't decide which would be worse, but I would never wear either of them. :)
So, what about you?
What hairstyle would you NEVER wear?
I started thinking about this because I saw a lady with massive (and nasty) dreadlocks. I personally would NEVER wear dreadlocks. I shudder at the thought of not washing or combing my hair. I was once on a plane and sat behind someone with dreadlocks. Those things smelled SO bad, I almost puked.
It's a toss-up, though, between dreads and a mullet. I honestly can't decide which would be worse, but I would never wear either of them. :)
So, what about you?
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