Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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10:46 PM

HAPPY TWILIGHT DAY!!! :)

Labels: Twilight

2:41 PM

"If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it." ~Albert Einstein

I was reading a lyric book from a CD I just got, and I smelled it. My friend asked 'What are you sniffing?' She thought I had one of those perfume samples from a magazine. No, I'm just weird and I smell things sometimes (usually new printed materials such as books or magazines). I feel like I use the sense of smell a lot. This morning I was walking through the building and it faintly smelled like a darkroom, which made me think of photography class back in college. Darkroom chemicals have a very distinct smell, which stays on your hands for days. When I go to the library I like to smell the different books. Children's picture books with smooth pages smell different than a novel that's been sitting in the fiction section for a few decades. It just made me think about how you familiarize yourself with something new. Do you touch it? Do you smell it? Look at it intently? I felt very human on the most basic level when she asked me what I was doing, and while it crossed my mind to quickly act like I really was smelling a perfume sample, why should I? Yes, it's odd to smell things, but it's also part of how I perceive and remember moments in time and how I view the world around me. Don't worry, I'm not going to put my nose in your personal space when I meet you! ;o)



I saw this book about procrastination. Wouldn't a true procrastinator (such as yours truly) never get around to actually reading this? So what's the point?

One of my favorite authors Wally Lamb is coming out with a new book in November. I'm super excited! From the description on Amazon, it should be a good one. Not that I would expect anything less from him.

Friday Clicks:
1. www.janinaellis.com - An amazing painter.
2. www.babyhold.com - Search baby names!
3. www.searchme.com - A search engine for the visually inclined.

Labels: darkroom, Friday Clicks, quotes, smell, Wally Lamb

2:26 PM

"A man who finds no satisfaction in himself, seeks for it in vain elsewhere." ~François Duc de La Rochefoucauld



I opened my browser today and on my MSN homepage what did I see? The love of my life...Cocky! He was included in FOX Sports Best College Football Mascots. He's the only one who's not a person or actual animal, which I found interesting...so he's really the only true mascot on the list.



I have been staring at my goldfish bag trying to figure out what sockboarding is...I just don't get it.


Friday Clicks:
1. www.instructables.com - Another how to site. I love these. So much to learn, so little time!
2. www.airfarewatchdog.com - Find good rates for flights.
3. www.inspiremethursday.com - Get crafty! A new project is posted every week to inspire creativity.

Labels: Cocky, Friday Clicks, goldfish, mascot, quotes

3:04 PM

"Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise." ~Author Unknown

I found some articles the other day about the upcoming picks for the Nobel Prize for literature (AP article and Telegraph article). I think it will be interesting to see who wins after the uproar about the comments made by Horace Engdahl. Here's what an American abroad has to say about it.

I really don't have anything to say. I read what I like. Most of my favorite books and authors usually write stories that can span generations, but also hold something that can be learned about the time period in which they are written.

We'll have to wait until Thursday, October 9 to see what happens.


Friday Clicks:
1. www.aroseofthanks.org - Find out how to help send cards of thanks to every U.S. Armed Service member.
2. www.gigposters.com - Concert posters mecca! Search by band, designer, city, or venue.
3. www.podswap.com - Update your iPod or get money for an old one.

Labels: Friday Clicks, Horace Engdahl, Nobel Prize, quotes

11:13 AM

HAPPY OCTOBER!!

The other night we were watching The Bucket List. There's a part where Morgan Freeman's character Carter says there was a survey where they asked people if it were possible to know the exact day and time of their death, would they want to know? 96% said no. I was thinking about it, and I have to say I agree. I feel like I'm the type of person who procrastinates so much that I could see myself making a bucket list and then waiting until the last couple days before I die to do everything, and of course I wouldn't get to everything because I'm a bad judge of how long it takes to do things. But the other side to that is I would probably not be who I am or do things the same if I knew when I would die. I don't think anyone would. I guess that could be both a good and bad thing, though.



I was recently introduced to the new fragrance at Bath & Body Works called Black Amethyst, which smells absolutely fabulous. But I do have a problem with the name. Amethyst is a rock. It doesn't have a smell, so I'd like to know what the smell really comes from.

Some of my favorite scents from B&BW include Cool Citrus Basil, Midnight Pomegranate, Cherry Blossom, Coconut Lime Verbena, Green Clover and Aloe, Rainkissed Leaves, Warm Vanilla Sugar, Lemongrass Sage, and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin. Of course, most of these smells make me think of certain times of the year, or of memories or people I associate with them. The way I associate certain smells is the same way I think of songs, which always take me back to certain times of my life.

Cherry Blossom makes me think of visiting my aunt and uncle because the first time I smelled it was the soap they had in the bathroom. Coconut Lime Verbena makes me think of the week we spent at the beach the first summer that scent came out. Warm Vanilla Sugar makes me think of the holidays because it reminds me of making and frosting cookies. Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin makes me think of fall, of course.

Labels: Bath and Body Works, fragrances, Morgan Freeman, music, The Bucket List

3:33 PM

Is it seriously almost the end of September already? The month has flown by!

I was watching 50 First Dates on TV yesterday. I cried at the end. It was on again today, and I cried at the end again. I'm a sucker for sappy happy love endings! I think the thing that got me about this movie is that he goes through so much trouble just to be with her everyday. It's crazy. It made me think of all the stuff we do when we love someone. As crazy as it is, we still do it, because the rewards outweigh the struggles.

I saw the new Macy's commercial the other day. It's the one with clips from all these movies and shows where the characters talk about Macy's. It made me realize how long it's been around and what an impact it's had on our culture. Plus, the idea of the commercial of clips is pretty good.

The gas crisis is getting out of hand around here. So many stations are completely out, with yellow bags covering the pumps. The ones that do have gas are limiting the amount you can buy and have lines out to the roads waiting. It's nuts.

Labels: 50 First Dates, gas, Macy's

10:46 PM

Happy Friday!

Last night was the season premiere of Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy. I have to say that sitting in front of a television for 3 hours straight and actually paying full attention is hard. But I would be lying if I said I actually did that, because I was on my computer most of the time.

Either way, I still felt like the time dragged on, especially during the 2 hour premiere of Grey's Anatomy. There just wasn't enough action throughout the whole show to keep me that entertained, but I guess I shouldn't expect much since it was season openers and not finales. However, the music was good as always, so I spent most of the time trying to figure out who the songs and artists were.

There were some good picks on this episode. I love 'Jungle Drum' by Emiliana Torrini (she just released a new album) and 'Crazy Ever After' by The Rescues.

I found this story today about Palin in a cornfield. Some people are either creative or just have a lot of time on their hands...or maybe both.


Friday Clicks:
1. www.classicreader.com - Read classic stories from some most well known authors including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Charlotte Bronte, Nathaniel Hawthorne and more. Brush up on your literature!
2. www.komen.org - Tomorrow is our local Race For The Cure to benefit breast cancer research and treatment. Check out ways to help in your area.
3. www.charisma-art.com - Conni Tögel is an artist. She paints sheep. They are amazing.

Labels: art, cornfield, Friday Clicks, Grey's Anatomy, music, Sarah Palin, Ugly Betty

2:24 PM

The anti-theft lunch bag. Simple genius.

Seeing devastation visually really makes a difference. Check out these pictures from Hurricane Ike.

Labels: anti-theft lunch bag, Hurricane Ike

4:19 PM

Several years ago I heard about someone making a quilt out of old t-shirts. I thought it was a neat idea. Now there's a company that does it for you, or you can make one by yourself if you're crafty.

This is awesome! I am fascinated by stingrays. I think it's because I got to touch one at Ripley's Aquarium one time.

Archer Farms S'mores trail mix from Target is amazing.

On MSN search today was 'Project Runway' spoilers. I am a huge PR fan, but I clicked it anyway because I can't stand suspense. It's really not spoilers. They just told who showed at New York Fashion Week, which doesn't really tell us anything because they always have decoys since the season isn't over yet. But they predicted who would win based on web search results. Then the person they predicted would win got voted off tonight. So much for that theory. A high number of search results could be positive or negative when it comes to reality shows.

Labels: Archer Farms, Project Runway, stingrays, t-shirts

11:35 PM

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