Current Mood: 
1. Our main computer is now resting in peace, so we had to buy a new one. This means I had to download GIMP again, and I have to say this newer version is taking some getting used to.
2. Since we now have a new computer, I've vowed not to save lots of photos and video on it. I'll never have to 'Spring Clean' my computer so-to-speak since it'll always be free of clutter.
3. My brother visited us a couple weekends back, for the first time since his divorce. We were worried about how Abby would react at seeing her Daddy again.
To our relief, Abby did really well with his visit. She loved seeing him, but at the end of the day she still would go up to Mom to be cuddled. Also, when Lance was leaving the next day Abby thought for an instant that she was to go with him. It was clear to everyone that she did NOT want to leave with him to get in the car. Lol! We took that as another good sign.
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4. Since Netflix is intent on torturing me by not adding Season 2 of Downton Abbey to their Instant Watch Playlist, I've become obsessed with the 1970's tv series Upstairs Downstairs. Ever seen it?
I've watched a few episodes from Season 1, all of Season 2 and now I'm watching Season 3.
5. I'm afraid I've spoiled Abby. She can't ever entertain herself. I feel like I'm the mother of a toddler.
6. I only had close to $7 left on my B&N gift card, so I bought this cute Jane Austen address book complete with quotes.
Many thanks go to Sexta-feira!
The Rules:
Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
Answer the questions the tagger has set for you.
Create 11 questions for the people you have tagged to answer.
Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
Go to their page and tell them.
No tag backs.
11 things about me:
1. I feel very out of place in this century, and quite possibly even the planet. 
2. When a kid, I had a speech impediment so I had to take Speech therapy all through elementary. In my family, only my older sister could really understand me.
3. I'm afraid of hummingbird moths. To me they are really freaky things. They give me the heebie-jeevies.
4. The older I'm getting, the more superstitious I'm becoming.
5. I had a small hand at closing down a pet store that was neglecting their animals.
6. When I was young, I insisted that my name was "Tina." 
(Tina was my sister's best friend, and I guess saying her name was easier than my own).
7. Last week my mother discovered that we're related to Princess Diana by blood.
(Albeit thin blood). Her 9th great-grandfather is ours too. I'm pretty sure it's the ancestor pictured below, Sir Arthur Denny. I'll have to ask my mother to make certain. She and my uncle are the genealogists in the family.
8. When I was 7 years old I saw a ghost spirit. He was fixing the covers at the end of the bed, and when he looked up and saw that I could see him his eyes glowed a bright white light. Scared me to death! 
(Confused me, too, as he looked so strange to me. Years later was when I discovered that his 'girly' hair - pageboy - and fancy clothes were of the Renaissance era). I have a blog all about him.
9. My mother, niece and nephew are the loves of my life!
10. My dream home would be something like this:
11. I've written a few books but have only tried getting one of them published. I'm obsessive about editing. I have a love/hate relationship with the written word.
My Answers:
Since it's too hot for Disney World, perhaps Tennessee? I've always wished to see the Smoky Mountains.
Oh, wow. This is weird. I just typed about Tennessee, and downstairs Mom just started talking about Tennessee.
My nightly cup of cappuccino!
I re-watched "Thor" on Netflix a few weeks ago.
Most definitely Scotland or Ireland.
The retired series, Northern Exposure! No tv series will ever top NX. Truly, I mean this from the heart. It was such an entertaining show with great characters and storylines.
And I still blubber like a baby when watching that last scene!
I'm not really into them.
I had to take Spanish for 2 years in HS, and then a semester in college. Years later I wanted to learn some Italian-o, so I purposely did my best to forget all that Spanish since I was confusing the two.
The result? I now know no foreign languages.
I haven't read a book that was interesting per say, but I've seen a lot of documentaries which are.
Funny pet videos, Disney World and music.
I'm in the minority here, because I'm really not into the oldies. My favorite 'oldies' are the 80's.
Alas, no. It does look beautiful though.
My Questions for you:
(Some of these I asked when tagged several months back. What can I say? I'm into recycling pretty much everything).
1. If you could have lunch with anyone, deceased or living, who would it be?
2. If your life were made into a movie, what would be the title?
3. Supposing a fairy godmother just Poof-ed herself into your living room one day, what ONE wish would you ask for yourself?
4. If your pet could talk, it would say _____________ ?
5. Have you ever crossed paths with a person you think has the makings of a great character for a book or movie? Describe them.
6. Do you keep a journal of any kind?
7. Is it important to you to keep a record of your family's history? (Not just the usual information - DOB, etc - but your relatives personalities... interesting experiences they've had... and so forth).
8. If you had one super power, what would it be?
9. Have you ever been to Disney World or Disneyland?
(Come on, I HAD to ask that 
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10. What talent do you wish you possessed?
11. What is your dream job?
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My 11 Blog Picks:
Erhm... the blogs I've thought of choosing are award free, so any volunteers?
Current Mood: 
(Via)
I've been tagged by one of my favorite bloggers, Storybook Love Affair. Below are my questions from her. (WARNING: Grab an aspirin because there will be a lot of rambling 
and bad grammar from here on out. I'm not exactly a perfectionist about that sort of thing when it comes to my blog).
1. What is your favourite childhood book?
Growing up, I was drawn to Tasha Tudor's "A Time To Keep." With that, I think it was the illustrations - and looking back, the era it evoked - more than anything.
My grandmother was the one that taught me to read. Every weekend I would spend at her house, and on Sunday mornings we would go to the local 711. She would let me choose 3 pieces of candy, or 1 piece of candy and an Icee. Most times, she would also ask if I wanted another Little Golden Book to add to my growing collection at her house.
LGB only cost something like 25 cents, but I remember thinking back then that between the candy and all these books I was going to make my sweet grandma go broke someday . I always wanted a book, but for the reason stated above I refrained every few trips. Still, I had A LOT of those Little Golden Books and I do remember being especially fond of "The Ginghams" and "The Very Best Home For Me." I loved those!
2. What are you currently reading?
"To Beguile a Beast" by Elizabeth Hoyt. I'm only one chapter in so far. I'm afraid I've been in a reading slump for a while.
3. Who is your favourite author and why?
I have a few, but if I had to narrow it down I would say Karen Marie Moning. Why is she my favorite? If you've ever read her books, you already know the answer. Lol! It's those sexy men she creates. Karen is so gifted at writing that sexual chemistry.
4. Outside of blogging, what do you like to do?
Make jewelry, watch classic movies, obsess over solving all the riddles in the latest season of "Doctor Who," spend time with my pets, listen to a 'Coast to Coast AM' radio show every once in a while, watch a few shows on the SyFy channel... drink lots of cappuccino and iced mochas?
5. Who are some of your favourite artists, bands etc?
I don't really go by bands, but favorite songs. I love a lot of movie soundtracks. (Phantom of the Opera, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The Fountain, Moulin Rouge, Hook, The Piano, etc).
I also enjoy some songs by Nickelback, Lifehouse, Breaking Benjamin, Coldplay, ES Posthumus (love it when they mix classical with rock), Creed, 3 Doors Down, David Cook, etc.
My latest favorite, newly-discovered song is this:
6. Sweet or savoury?
Savoury I guess.
7. Do you have any favourite blogs and if so what are they?
I have so many favorite blogs. (Look no further than the blog I published only last night). I enjoy all different kinds, but lately I'm pretty addicted to any blogs that talk about their pets or live on acres of land. The country life. I live vicariously through them. Bee Haven Acres is definitely a favorite. I love how all those animals co-exist so beautifully together.
She has chickens getting along with the cats for cripes sake, while here at my house we have to separate our own two cats... and they happen to be a mother and daughter!
8. What is your dream holiday?
Visiting Scotland and Ireland. It would be a dream come true to be able to see and touch and walk inside a real castle! And then there are all the standing stones.
Sigh...
We have Irish and Scots blood on both sides of this family, so I guess that's where my love for anything Celtic comes from.
9. Who is your all-time favourite character?
Jamie Fraser. No woman should leave THIS PLANET without "meeting" him first. Lol! (Diana Gabaldon is another great writer. Jamie feels so real to me).
10. If you could write a book, what would it be about?
I already did write it. Well, I've written a few. I've written Young Adult, Children's and then my favorite genre to write... Romance. I started a Mid-Grade novel a few years ago but never finished. Children's books are the toughest for me. (My mother is great at writing for the kids).
I can't really answer what they're about as I wouldn't know which one to choose. A while back I did post a short description and excerpt from my latest book. Just click on the "writing" tag in the sidebar to read it.
11. Recommend one book that you think everyone should read.
This is a difficult one to answer. I want to say "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon but that's a series. Since Karen (along with Diana) is my favorite author, I guess I would have to pimp at least one of her books.
Nope, I can't do that either. (Kiss/Dark/Tame are all ties for me).
All right, I'm sure I'll change my mind later but I'm gonna focus on books I've re-read before because I enjoyed them so much. There's "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman (such a different type of storytelling) and "The Blue Castle" by Lucy Maud Montgomery (such a feel-good story about taking charge of your own happiness). TBC is young adult, but a lot of people think it should be classified as adult as well.
Okay, I'm already regretting my book choices b/c now I'm remembering other books. Lol! I think I have a problem here. I couldn't even narrow it down to one.
The rules of the game:
1. You must post the rules
2. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then create 11 new questions to ask the people you've tagged
3. Tag 11 people and link to them in your post
4. Let them know you've tagged them!
My questions to you:
1. If you could have lunch with any author, deceased or living, who would it be?
2. If your life was made into a movie or book, what would be the title?
3. Supposing a fairy godmother just Poof-ed herself into your living room one day, what ONE wish would you ask for yourself?
4. If your pet could talk, it would say _______________? (If you don't have a pet, substitute "pet" with.... shoes?)
5. Have you ever crossed paths with a person you think has the makings of a great character for a book? Describe them.
6. Do you keep a journal or write down your dreams?
7. Is it important to you to keep a record of your family history? (Not just the usual information - date of birth, etc - but your relatives personalities... interesting experiences they've had... and so on).
8. If you had one super power, what would it be?
9. After reading a book by a new author that disappointed you, do you give them a second chance or are you quick to move on to someone else?
10. Have you ever identified with a character in a book? What was it about them that mirrored yourself?
11. Have you ever read a fictional character that was so well written they felt REAL to you?
Blogs I tag include:
I'm still new to this blogging/following world here on Blogger. I haven't followed many book blogs just yet - for fear of reading spoilers - so umm.... any volunteers to be tagged? You don't have to ramble on and on and on in your answers as I did. (That's just the caffeine talking).
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And speaking of rambling, did you hear that Austin (Tx) received some SNOW today? It didn't cover the ground or anything, and didn't last long, but I was shocked to hear it was snowing at all. We already thought it was a miracle that it was in the mid to high 40's and not the 70's or 80's for a change.
