Erin Tagged Me, too!

I'm late in responding to this one, but I wanted to say thanks to Erin for thinking of me!

I'm supposed to list 7 Favorite Things so here we go...in no particular order

 

1. My hubby and sweet girls (which is number one of course)

2. Reading blogs...I learn so much and get so inspired to create

3. Happy things...smiles, laughter, flowers...like that bouquet on the side there

4. Computer...without it, I'd be lost and a lot less creative

5. Diet Coke (yep, it truly is a favorite-big surprise, no?)

6. Springtime...when everything is waking up after a long winter sleep

7. My house...even though I joke about basement envy, I really like the layout. Now if I could keep it less cluttered!

I'm supposed to tag others, but Erin picked some of the people I would have. So I'm just gonna throw it out there, if you wanna play...have at it! Thanks, Erin!

Felicia Tagged Me...

* I am: married and a busy stay at home mom
* I want: more time to create more projects!
* I have: two sweet girls!
* I dislike: listening to the girls fuss at each other.
* I miss: Felicia!
* I fear: not living up to expectations
* I feel: motivated to start my day
* I hear: the girls bickering...ugh
* I crave: chocolate
* I cry: over sentimental songs.
* I usually: read blogs/emails early in the morning when everyone is asleep.
* I search: on Google lots these days.
* I wonder: if the economy will recover.
* I regret: nothing, because it's made me who I am.
* I love: life!
* I care: about my family and friends.
* I always: have a Diet Coke handy.
* I worry: about silly things.
* I am not: as patient as I'd like to be.
* I remember: my mom daily.
* I believe: it's better to look at things in a positive light.
* I dance: with my girls.
* I sing: without a tune but with gusto.
* I don't always: keep my house as clean as I should!
* I argue: rarely.
* I write: decently.
* I win: I don't enter stuff so I don't win stuff!
* I wish: I was better at managing my time.
* I listen: to others.
* I don't understand: a pattern round on the crochet project I'm working on
* I can usually be found: reading something on the computer.
* I need: nothing.
* I forget: more often than I care to admit!
* I am happy: most of the time.

I'm supposed to tag people, but am choosing not to. If you want to play, copy, paste and share!

A Different Kind of Tag

The other day I was tagged by Angela of the My Pixelated Oasis blog. I love to visit her blog, not only for the outstanding photos she shares, but she has got a great writing style and sense of humor.

Here are the rules of the tag:
1. Get the book on your nightstand (or whatever book you are currently reading).
2. Open it to page 56 and find the 5th sentence.
3. Post the next couple of sentences on your blog, along with these instructions.
4. Do not go and find your favorite book, it has to be the one you are reading now!
5. Tag 5 other people to do the same.

Now, Angela posted an excerpt from the book Life of Pi, which sounds interesting, but is definitely a FAR cry from what is on my nightstand! I will admit that I really enjoy romance novels...love the happy endings. And they are a nice way to wind down after a long day. That being said, I am currently reading All That Matters by Stef Ann Holm. In this book the heroine is the owner of a bakery that is doing really well, but the large corporation wants to take the land the shop sits on and she is fighting the takeover. Her love interest is the lawyer who works for the big corporation. Her grandmother, who raised her, has her own little shop and a love story going on as well.

Ethel set her things on the register counter. "I can smell the vile cigar fumes rolling out of his place when I keep my front door open on a sunny day. He's ruined the neighborhood with that nasty shop of his."

Chloe couldn't argue that point. After living with Bobby-Tom's smoking habit, she despised the smell of cigarettes to this day.

"How come you call him Buzz Lightyear?" Chloe asked, giving Boo-Bear a scruff behind her ear. Her tail wagged to show she was happy.

"Because I heard he's a retired astronaut."

"Really? That's cool. He's famous then."

"Famous is only an adjective. It all depends on the person, and not the infamy of his deeds."

 

I added a few more sentences because that last line seemed a good stopping point.

Here are the friends I'm going to tag...Kathi, Barb, Kim, Christi, and Erin.

Thanks for reading...this was different and fun.

Jeanne

A Different Kind of Tag

I know I've said it before, but one of my very favorite blogs to check out is Kathi's Corner. I knew she had one for a while, but before I started using Google Reader, I would forget to go look. (I know, shame on me-now that I know what I was missing) Now that I have the Reader, even though she doesn't have a subscribe feature, I can subscribe anyway and have access to her posts. Well, Kathi tagged me with a different kind of tag and I am honored that she thought of me. I truly admire and respect Kathi for all her creative projects, as well as the humor and love she shares in her posts. I'm happy to call her my friend. Thank you, Kathi!

Here is what she had posted on her blog:
The idea behind this tag game is different from other tag games. Rather than look inwardly, we look outside ourselves and bless, praise and pray for three blog friends. By participating in this endeavour we not only make the recipient of the blessing feel valued and appreciated, but we are having some fun too. We’re going to see how far the bloggin’ blessings can travel around the world and how many people can be blessed! Recipients of a bloggin’ blessing may upload the above image to their sidebar if they choose to do so. In addition, be sure to go to the blog of those you are blessing and leave a comment on their blog to be sure they check yours!

There are SO many people who bless my life that it is going to be difficult to limit it to just 3. Of course, if I can, I will tag Kathi back, because she deserves it. I also immediately thought of Kim B, at Clearly Inspired, because we started this blogging journey together almost, and have supported, cheered and helped each other through the various learning curves involved. I look forward to her posts as much as I do Kathi's. This next person might seem a bit odd, but I want to tag Jessica Sprague, because she has blessed my life through her website and online classes on digital scrapbooking. Through her, I have really rediscovered my joy in scrapbooking for pure pleasure. Through her I have come in contact with some of the most supportive ladies on our "playground." These ladies are warm, welcoming, friendly, quite the enablers, and oh so knowledgeable! I'd love to tag all of you wonderful women! But I am going to specify one, and I hope by doing so, my girlfriends would agree and not feel left out. My final tag will go to LivE. Throughout my journey into digital scrapping and foray into the Jessica playground (also known as the messageboard), LivE has stood out with her enormous heart, humor and joy. She has a beautiful way with words, is a wealth of knowledge, and has the most generous heart. She creates digital kits and shares them freely. All this on top of being the mom to FIVE boys! She is uber talented and I feel blessed to have gotten to know her "virtually." Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

Okay, I could tag all my Close To My Heart sisters as well, there are so many that have supported and cheered me on. However, I don't want to leave anyone out!

So, I will close this for now and let these fine ladies know I have tagged them.

Here's the Tag Info

I mentioned last night that I got tagged by Kathi, but I didn't have the energy to respond. I'm feeling more energetic this morning so here goes:

These are the rules: You must post the rules before you give your answers.You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter. If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers. At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details.

My middle name is Marie

Motivated to create is what I am when I find a new technique, tool, or inspiration on a blog or website.

Antsy when I cannot access my internet.

Reliable and responsible (for the most part) when I commit to something, you can count on me to follow through to the best of my ability.

Intelligent (at least I hope so) in that I like to learn and research ideas.

Excitable when I want to get something going or done, usually I want it completed yesterday.

I am going to tag: Kim, Becky, SusanD, Jackie, and Carol

Amy is back in school today, and so far, no phone calls. (whew) and Jessica says her ear is feeling better (whew again)

Thanks for visiting and please don't let me know if I am way off base! LOL