EYM & FFF Shopping & Horror Movies

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Oct. 3-7: Where's your favorite place to shop?

1.) My favorite place to shop/spend time: A book store (mainly Barnes & Noble)

I mean, that's pure bliss.

2.) Clothes: Vanity or Aero

3.) Coffee: Starbucks, yes I'm one of those girls who drink a Mocha Chocabullshit

4.) During the Holiday season: Darlington's Holiday Warehouse

5.) Odds & Ends: Dollar Tree

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1.) 30 Days of Night

2.) Dawn of the Dead (remake)

3.) Jeepers Creepers

4.) The Babadook

5.) Nightmare Before Christmas

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EYM - A Song For A Lifetime

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Sept. 26-30: You have to listen to ONE song for the rest of your life, what would it be?

This one is so hard cause my music changes with my moods and I can be "moody" when it comes to my music.

But I think I would either choose:

Sail - AWOLNATION
or
If I Had A Heart - Fever Ray


Hope everyone is having a great Autumn so far and is as excited as I am about October!!

EYM - You're Stuck In An Elevator

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Sept. 19-23: You're stuck in an elevator with 1 friend, 2 celebrities, 3 items, and NO way out, however, help is on the way. List those 6 items/people to pass the time with.

1 Friend: Jackie
2 Celebrities: Leonardo DiCaprio & Angelina Jolie
3 Items: Cell (to read/play games), Bottled Water, Trail mix (I get snacky)

And if someone decides to get handsy, I'll knock'em upside the head.




Next week: You have to listen to ONE song for the rest of your life, what would it be?

EYM - To Lose, Or Not To Lose, A Sense

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Sept. 12-16: IF you had to lose one of your senses, which one would it be and why?

 I would have to say Taste?

I was going to go with Hearing but then I would miss out on hearing my children's voices, or hear someone sneaking up on me.

So I'm going with Taste. I'm hoping with the loss of my taste buds, I would grow to hate food and maybe even lose a couple of lbs. Haha

 
Next week: You're stuck in an elevator with 1 friend, 2 celebrities, 3 items, and NO way out, however, help is on the way. List those 6 items/people to pass the time with.

 

EYM - Character Spirit Character(s)

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WE ARE BAAAAACK!!

Sorry, we needed a break this summer. The hot summer months brought more with it than normal this year.

Jackie and I each had a son who graduated high school, which means we each had parties to prep for. And not did we have our own sons graduating, but we also had several other family and friends kids graduating. Plus vacations, lake parties, etc.

With that being said, we are super happy to be back and get at it!


Sept. 5-9: What/Who is your spirit cartoon character(s)?

Mabel - Gravity Falls
Buttercup - Powerpuff Girls
Peppermint Patty - Peanuts



Next week:
IF you had to lose one of your senses, which one would it be and why?


Hope everyone had a relaxing Labor Day!!

I'd Be Late To My Own Funeral

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July 25-29: What fashion trend do you would make a comeback?

Grunge!
I'm a total 90's girl. I loved JNCO jeans, tights with shorts, and big flannel shirts. By far the most comfortable style ever!!

And since I'm a total loser and haven't been able to post my FFF's, I'm gonna post them now... on a Monday, the polar opposite of Friday.

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July 15: 5 Things you wish you knew then that you know now

*High School drama is really NOT that important
*Reading is pretty awesome after all
*Finish college cause lots of people need therapy
*Spend as much time with my brother as possible
*Be an observer, people are shifty

July 22: 5 Things you wish you knew how to do

~Self-diagnose (I’m pretty good at nailing ailments but want to be better)
~Auto repair (I know enough to be dangerous)
~Espionage~Tattoo Artistry~Sow/Quilt

Jobs and Summer

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July 11-15: If you could try one occupation for a day, other than your current job, what would you choose?

Hmmm, I guess I would say... a Survival Guide.
I've always wanted to sign-up for one of those classes to see how much I really don't know about survival in wilderness.


July 18-22: Name something you are looking forward to this summer.

1.) Well, we just got back from our family summer vacation to Treasure Island, FL. So that was the main thing I was looking forward too.
2.) I'm also happy the kids are out of school. I've always been one of those parents who actually love and enjoy their kids home for the summers. The other day when I was at the store, I got kind of depressed when I saw they had the school supplies out. :(


Next weeks EYM: What fashion trend do you wish would make a comeback?
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FINALLY!!! July FFF's

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So life has been busy and ruling what I do and how I do it. So I've become that blogger that barely blogs or even has time to breath. So, you know... life man... life.

July 1: 5 favorite things you like to wear

            Wedding Ring

            Chap Stick

            Sweatshirts

            Capri Sweatpants

            Lemon Lotion (B&B)

July 8: 5 TV characters (past/present) you'd love to spend the day with

            Daryl Dixon - TWD

            Ichabod Crane – Sleepy Hollow

            Vanessa Ives – Penny Dreadful

            Jon Snow – GoT

            Bjork Ironside - Vikings        

Up next:
July 15: 5 Things you wish you knew then that you know now
July 22: 5 Things you wish you knew how to do
July 29: 5 Favorite modes of transportation

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July 4-8: What books are on your summer TBR list?

I am taking Red Queen - Victoria Aveyard to FL with me next week.
The Book of Life - Deborah Harkness
Winter - Marissa Meyer

And that's it so far.


I'm am off to vacation in FL!! Cannot wait to get a small break from work, schedules, and regular life. Bring on the overwhelming heat, sunburns, beach, and laughter!!

Expressing My FFF's

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May 9-13: Is there a celebrity whose death affected you in some way?

A few, yes:

1) Heath Ledger - I loved Heath since 10 Things I Hate About You. And work just got better and better from there.
2) David Bowie - I grew up listening to him and once I watched Labyrinth, I was hooked.
3) Prince - What can I say about Prince that everyone else has mention of late. He could do no wrong musically. His songs were pure magic.

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Friday got away from me last week, being the 13th and all.

Friday 13th: 5 fun things to do with you bestie:

1) Go to the movies
2) Shopping
3) Just being around them
4) Painting/crafting
5) Laughing




May, June & July FFF:



May

13 - 5 fun things to do with your bestie

20 – 5 ways to get yourself motivated
27 - 5 songs that get your creativity flowing

June

3 – 5 go-to breakfast foods

10 - 5 book characters you'd like to be friends with
17 – 5 movies you always watch when on
24 - 5 writers you want to collaborate with 

July

1 – 5 favorite things you like to wear

8 - 5 TV characters (past/present) you'd love to spend the day with
15 – 5 things you wish you knew then that you know now
22 - 5 things you wish you knew how to do
29 – 5 favorite modes of transportation
      

Expressing Myself

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Feb. 1-5: What novel are you most excited to get your hands on?

Library of Souls (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #3) by Ransom Riggs
       - I finally got my hands on this and it was an amazing end to a series! This series is a must!!


Feb. 8-12: What Book or TV show couples do you adore?

Soap & Sophronia - Finishing School series by Gail Carriger
Captain Thorne & Cress - The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
Darla & Alex - Ashfall series by Mike Mullins


Feb. 15-19: Where was your first date?

Like very first date? Or with my husband?

My very first date was in a small movie theater in my very small home town when I was 13.
With my husband, it was at a restaurant the weekend after we met at a bar. Yes, we met in a bar.


Feb. 22-26: Where would you consider the most romantic place to vacation?

Obviously some place warm, where the beaches are vacant and the water is ice blue and clear. A place where our little hut is extended over the water and very private so I don't have to feel self-conscious.

 

Magical Spells and Thigh Highs

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Oct. 19-23: A magical spell was cast on Halloween night to turn everyone into their costume forever, what would you be?

Seeing how I never dress up on Halloween night, I'd stay my old, cool self.

But for fun lets say...

Alice from Resident Evil; the one from Resident Evil: Extinction. I love the whole outfit. The duster is my favorite.

The Haunted Graveyard and Two Stolen Trucks

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Oct. 5-9: Where would be the scariest place to spend Halloween?

For me, probably in one of those overnight haunted house where they lock you in and see if you encounter ghosts.

Or a grave yard. One year my friends and I went to a graveyard on Halloween night to see if we could get any cheap ghost thrills out of the whole ordeal. We got a minor heart attack instead! A couple of guys that were supposed to go with us initially, cancelled at the last minute, claiming they had to take their siblings trick-o-treating. Well... instead they were dropped out at the graveyard ahead of time by another guy in our group and squatted until we all showed up later. While we were a few feet away from the pickup trucks, our two squatting friends quietly climbed into the trucks and took off in them.

Needless to say, we were all freaked out, especially us girls (cell phones weren't a thing then). We had no one to call until someone suggested we walk to the nearest house and call the cops. That's when, the one guy who dropped the two dudes off, had to come clean so no one got in trouble. About 15 minutes later, those two dorks, swung back by and picked us up.


Maybe I will tell the one about the Ouija board and the haunted jail later. I also have one which involves a Ouija board and a infamous haunted road.


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Because I Want My Daughter To See What I See

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Sept. 14-18: What book/movie are you planning to read/watch next?

I have two books on my TBR next list:

Railsea by China Miéville
Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs

Sept. 21-25: If you could switch bodies with someone for 24 hours (like Freaky Friday) who would you switch with and why?

Just like in Freaky Friday, I'd want to switch with my daughter for a day, just to see if High School is really as drama-filled as she says.

And though my daughter dresses cute and sensible, I would wear an this boho chic outfit that I think looks amazing on her tall, thin frame. However, she has never worn it cause she says it looks horrible on her. Maybe it will open her eyes if she could see what I see when I look at her - pure beauty.

The daily struggles of being a parent.

Sept. 28-Oct. 2: What's your favorite kind of cookie and/or cake?

Fave cookie: Lemon
Fave cake: Chocolate cake from Granite City.



















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Scents and Texts

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Aug. 31- Sept. 4: What scent (candle, fragrance, etc) is your fave during Autumn?

Around this time of year, I really start liking stuff with a hint of cinnamon and/or pumpkin. But cinnamon is really the best and it goes with anything. IMO

Sept. 7-11: What is the last text you sent and/or received?

It was a text to my son telling him how proud I was of him.

Who Do You Associate With?

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Aug. 17-21: Do you have a book or TV character you can relate to?

Sure, who doesn't? I have tons.

Kate Austen from Lost - a little bit of a bad girl but for all the right reasons. Though everything on the island was purgatory, she was a fighter.

Melanie Stryder in The Host by Stephenie Meyer - No matter how hard Wanderer tried, Melanie would not go quietly.

Sophronia Temminnick in the Finishing School series by Gail Carriger - Sophronia is a 14 yr old bad@ss who always stays on the side of good even though it might turn out all wrong but end up so right.

Even though I admire Michonne and would like to think I would end up toting a katana and being the baddest bad@ss at bad@ssery... I'm more modest to admit that I'm actual more like Carol Peletier. I associate with her more and the decisions she has made. Sure they are hard but I think if it came down to it, I would burn those bodies, pull that trigger, and bake those cookies. I have kids so I know that if I was to lose them I would be hardened enough to do what I had to do to get the job done but be sociopath enough to play the chick next door keep everyone guessing.


Who do you associate with in books and TV?

What Songs Get You Moving?

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Aug. 10-14: What song makes you want to dance as soon as you hear it?

There are, of course, lots of songs that make me want to move my rump-shaker, but I would have to say there are different songs that do different things for me.

Like, Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts and Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd make me feel like a little girl again, listening to it on my parents vinyl while my mom is cleaning the house.

2Pak, 69 Boys, Bones, Thugs & Harmony makes me think about my going to the teen clubs when I was in HS.

Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana gets me all nostalgic for a pair of baggie, ripped up jeans, and an oversized flannel.

HS holds so many good songs and memories for me, I think those are the songs which get me moving the most. The ones that bring back some really good memories.

What songs get you moving?!

August FFF & EYM - week one

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We're suckers for lists, so we thought it'd be cool to do a weekly blog hop where we list things. We've provided the topics for each week below, with five being the focus . 

You're not required to post every week. You can pick and choose which topics you'd like to participate in. 

Whatever topics you decide to do, please include the link to your Fast Five Friday post in the comments section of our FFF post each week, so we can stop by and show our FFF love to you!

 

Aug. 7: Five book couples you love

Thorne & Cress - Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer

Lena & Alex - Delirium Series by Lauren Oliver

Karou & Akiva - Daughter of Smoke & Bone series by Laini Taylor

Melanie/Wanderer & Jarod & Ian - The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Tally & David - Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld

 

 

 

 

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Name 3 people you want to learn something from.

 

Bear Grylls - Survival / hunting and he seems like fun!

Neil Gaiman or Gail Carriger - Writing tips; I like there style.

Annie Leibovitz - Photography of course