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i am very proud to be german.....ah but when people hear nazi,they automatically think hitler or germany or WWII. can't be helped. everyone is entitled to their beliefs and i am the first to stand up for that. if someone wants to voice their neo-nazi beliefs,great,and i am free to voice my problem with them.
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Nowadays, it gets perpetuated because of the indignancy of it all..........not part of the overall plan, because the invisible hands that pull the strings are multi-everything and would have to have a smidge more intelligence than this.
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Slightly off-topic, but...
You do understand that other than The Prince, Machiavelli's material is restricted to the time period it was written in?
The Prince was written for any prospective ruler, aka: "prince", and gave Machiavelli's secular views on how to properly establish, run, and expand one's state.
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... I dunno MemoryShock, ever read Machiavelli - or even a standard marketing psychology text?
It's pretty basic stuff, really. Action-reaction phenomenon are often fairly predictable.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Cirque du Soleil, Writer's Knowledge Base, and That's All
I'm pretty excited about this afternoon. I signed up for a Senior Center bus to the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado for a matinee performance of the Cirque du Soleil touring performance of Alegria. You'll have to check out the website, because I already know they don't allow photos during the performance. There's a wonderful trailer you might want to watch if you have two and a half minutes.
Last summer I saw a different Cirque du Soleil show called The Beatles: Love at the Mirage in Las Vegas. It was wonderful, as expected. I'm sure Alegria will be equally spectacular.
Writer's Knowledge Base
Here's a gift from Elizabeth Spann Craig (aka Riley Adams) that you'll love if you're a writer. For some time, she has been collecting writerly articles from across the web and offering up them up on Twitter and her own blog. Now there's a complete searchable database with all this information at our fingertips. It's called Writer's Knowledge Base: The Search Engine for Writers. You'll want to bookmark this site and return often. And if you want to personally thank Elizabeth, here's the blog post where she talks about the service.
That's All, Folks
I mean that's all for today. I'll be back Monday.
Meanwhile, I'm going to work hard at catching up on everyone else's blog posts. There's so much going on, and I'm starting to feel out of touch.
15 comments:
- Margot Kinberg said...
Pat - Have a wonderful time at Cirque du Soleil! I'm envious! I've always wanted to see one of their performances.
And folks, I second the endorsement of the new Writer's Knowledge Base. It's fabulous!!!
- January 28, 2011 at 6:06 AM
- Misha said...
I am so jealous!
I have always wanted to see a live showing of the Cirque, but they rarely come to South Africa, and if they are here, the tickets are way to expensive.
- January 28, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Enjoy! I'm bookmarking this post to follow the links later. It IS difficult to keep up with everyone's activities, but I try....
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- January 28, 2011 at 7:09 AM
- Karen Walker said...
Have fun, Patricia. I've posted about Elizabeth's new venture as well. It's fabulous.
- January 28, 2011 at 7:21 AM
- L. Diane Wolfe said...
Enjoy Cirque du Soleil! Their performance would be amazing to see.
- January 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
I announced Elizabeth's site today as well - cool idea!
- January 28, 2011 at 7:51 AM
- Patricia Stoltey said...
I'm not sure how Elizabeth found the time for this venture, but I love her for doing it.
- January 28, 2011 at 9:26 AM
- Terry Odell said...
There was a Cirque du Soleil theater in Orlando. We kept meaning to go, but never did. Likewise, when we lived in LA, we kept meaning to go to a Rose Parade.
Sometimes you just have to DO stuff.
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- January 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
I've seen Cirque du Soleil productions on television and they are very arty. Hopefully one day I'll be able to afford to see one in person. A new production is going to be opening here in Hollywood at the Kodak Theater this year.
Love Elizabeth's search engine.
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- January 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- The Golden Eagle said...
Have a great time!
- January 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM
- Marian Allen said...
Thanks for the great link, Patricia! I added it to my blogroll. :)
Hope you have a great time at Cirque du Soleil. Someday, I'll get to see them!
Marian Allen
- January 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM
- Jemi Fraser said...
Love Elizabeth's site - she's so awesome!!
And Cirque - I'm so jealous!!!!!! :)
- January 28, 2011 at 5:25 PM
- Elizabeth Spann Craig/Riley Adams said...
Thanks so much for the mention, Patricia! I really do appreciate it...I've been excited about the search engine. :)
I'm going to Barnum and Bailey today with my daughter! A little different from Cirque...sigh. Still fun, but more geared for kids, of course.
- January 29, 2011 at 9:58 AM
- Patricia Stoltey said...
FYI -- Alegria was wonderful -- but I'll have to admit I liked the music, a couple of the clown segments and the bizarrely dressed characters even more than I like the gymnastics and acrobatics. It was way more circus-like than the music-focused Beatles event I saw in Las Vegas.
Elizabeth, I haven't seen the Barnum and Bailey circus since my own kids were small, but I loved it. And remember, you got the bonus horses and elephants which Alegria did not have.
- January 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM
I've only seen one Cirque show in Vegas. I missed a show in Miami recently. I was too slow inquiring about tickets.
I hope you had a great time.
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The Supreme Court bench led by Justice B S Chauhan sought the CBIs response on Talwars petition for transfer of the trial to Delhi. Talwar cited previous attacks on him on the court premises and said most witnesses in the case were based in Delhi.
Arushi was found dead on May 16,2008 and the body of their domestic help,Hemraj,was found on the terrace the next day. The CBIs case closure report was rejected by the Ghaziabad judge who decided to take cognisance of the case.
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When senior advocate Harish Salve sought adjournment of Saturdays hearing,Justice Chauhan said they were at liberty to apply and the trial court could consider the request.
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The Allahabad High Court also dismissed a petition by the Talwars seeking direction to the Ghaziabad court to hear their bail plea on the same day when they appear before the court as directed by the Supreme Court.
Justice V K Narayan dismissed the plea as withdrawn after it was pointed out to the court that the Talwars had approached the Supreme Court with a fresh application seeking transfer of their case to Delhi from Ghaziabad.
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It is said that Esther Hicks was one of the first people to come up with the concept of the Law of Attraction (LoA). However, she claims that her teachings are not her own. She is merely the translator for this cosmic law.
She instead receives messages from a group of non-physical beings. This group is known as "Abraham".
Esther Hicks' teachings (or should I say the teachings of Abraham) have probably influenced most of the books and movies out there on the Law of Attraction.
One of the main reasons as to why Esther, and her company Abraham Hicks Publishing, are not as popular as some other LoA teachers is simply down to the fact that Esther gives the raw material. What she writes and speaks are literal translations. She is not in the business of dumbing anything down. She is in the business of giving cold, hard facts, and helping people that way.
Now I'm not going to go into a lot on Esther's teachings here. It's likely that would take up a whole book. I do, however, want to talk a little bit about her basic teachings. These are the ones which have pretty much influenced many motivational speakers and authors when it comes to the Law of Attraction.
And I must admit that the idea of Abraham may sound a little bit confusing at first glance... Esther does go into a lot of depth on it, though. The idea is that Abraham is a group of consciousness that do not reside in the physical dimension. Abraham resides in all of us.
Whenever you feel loved, joyful, or just plain happy, that is Abraham working within you. It is Abraham that makes you feel that way. In short, Abraham is at the heart of just about everything that we feel in this world. We as physical beings are just a mere extension of Abraham, which essentially means that a person cannot die. Their physical being will be gone, but their extension into the non-physical plane will move on.
Esther Hicks talks a lot about how the positive vibrations that we make in this world attract exactly what want or desire most. If you create the perfect "vibrational match" (as she calls it), you can have just about anything that you want. On the other hand, if you make negative vibrations, you attract negative things, circumstances, events and people.
And yes, you probably know already that this is what the Law of Attraction is all about, right? Vibrations. You may know that this law can also be called the Law of Vibration.
So the LoA is about creating that perfect vibrational match and getting what you desire in your life. In theory, absolutely anybody could have what they want. Basically, it's just a matter of feeling really good, believing in it, and focusing enough on that end result to get what they want. (Well, actually there's a bit more to it, but it's all explained in many connections throughout this site, and in the many LoA books by Esther and other LoA teachers...)
I really do suggest you read or listen to Esther's insightful books. She has co-authored many of them with her late husband Jerry Hicks.
Esther Hicks is perhaps not as famous as she should be for her pioneering research into the Law of Attraction. She is most likely going to be better known for her work narrating the original version of the movie The Secret, which was essentially based upon her work.
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It's that time of year when a team's prospects can go from zero to 60 and back again in a hurry. Just last Sunday the young Orlando Magic, rebuilding after the loss of Dwight Howard, were 2-0 and feeling pretty good about themselves. That same night the Minnesota Timberwolves trailed the Brooklyn Nets 71-49 in the 3rd quarter, and look every bit the part of a mediocre 1-2 club.
Instead the Wolves put a miraculous comeback on the Nets, out-scoring them 32-10 in the 4th quarter to win. Then on Monday Orlando lost for the 1st time in Chicago. And now, after the Wolves put a big hurt on the Magic, Orlando is a mediocre 2-2 while Minnesota is 3-1 and it is the Wolves who are feelin' all right.
Yet the Wolves struggled for 2-and-a-half quarters. An early 25-10 lead was dissipated as Minnesota missed its next 12 shots and turned it over 5 times. By half-time Orlando was back within 38-34.
It was more of the same in the 2nd. The Magic scored the 1st bucket of the 2nd half to make it 38-36, then the Wolves ripped off a 15-4 run for a 53-40 lead. Sure enough, Orlando clawed back to within 58-53.
But now...Minnesota closed the 3rd with a 10-2 run for a 68-55 edge, then followed it up with an 18-4 advantage over the 1st half of the 4th quarter. 86-59 at 5:11, game over. Back-up post Greg Stiemsma keyed the 28-6 run with 4 buckets in just 1:14 in the final minute of the 3rd and the 1st minute of the 4th period. J.J. Barea assisted on all 4 of Steimsma's buckets.
Stiemsma finished with 10 points, 3 boards and a block during the run, while Chase Budinger added 8 points and Alexei Shved 3 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
For the night Luke Ridnour led the Wolves with 19 points, while Derrick Williams, Stiemsma, Nikola Pekovich and Budinger also scored in double figures. Williams added 6 boards and 2 steals. Brandon Roy scored just 3 points but added 9 assists.
The Wolves slowed the tempo just a bit on the run 'n gun Magic, making it a 90 possession game vs. Orlando's 3 game average of 100 possessions. Minnesota shot a respectable 45% and shot better than 50% in the 1st, 3rd and 4th quarters while making just 5-of-19 in the 2nd. Orlando shot just 35% and a miserable 35% on 2-pointers.
Ridnour was the Wolves' best player, running the show for 31 minutes and badly out-playing Orlando's E'Twaun Moore, starting in place of the oft-injured Jameer Nelson. Ridnour sometimes gets manhandled, but against guys his own size he is a heady, steady, smart guy who takes what the defense gives. As was the case last night.
Then came Derrick Williams, who was solid in every phase of the game, which came as frankly a bit of a surprise. And he certainly was Mr. Highlight Reel among a bunch of guys who are more stiletto than sledgehammer.
Then I would say Budinger and Kirilenko at the small forward. They didn't have a great night offensively, but combined to hold Orlando's leading scorer, Glen "Baby" Davis, to just 4 points.
Then came the posts, Pekovic and Steimsma, with 23 points between 'em. I would have to guess that the "points in the paint" were decisively slanted toward Minnesota. Orlando's starting front line scored a total of 13 points.
It was a tougher night for guards Brandon Roy, Shved and Barea. Roy and Shved were out-scored by the Magic's off-guards Arron Afflalo and J.J. Redick 28-10, but they did contribute 12 assists. And in fairness, Roy was #2 on the +/- chart after D. Williams at +19. But his shot looks forced, he just doesn't look comfortable out there,
But if we're talking about uncomfortable, there's the Orlando Magic, who would appear to be a truly dreadful NBA team. Maybe the loss of Jameer Nelson is that big of a deal, or maybe they really are dreadful. The fact is the Wolves sleepwalked through large portions of this game, yet led 86-59 in the 4th. The final was 90-75, but in reality it was nowhere near that close.


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I am a former stay-at-home mom who has given up her hopes and dreams of becoming a professional reader. I now spend my days showing small children how to play games on computers. Right now I'm living vicariously through my 9 year-old who is reading everything she can get her hands on.
I wanted to review this book as soon as I finished it. However, I still had two hours left in a vehicle and no desire to write a full review of a book using only my iPhone. There are still some things I need to do the old fashioned way. By old fashioned, I mean actually put thoughts to paper before typing them out.
Last weekend, the other adult and I, ran away from home. It was a bank holiday. My mother-in-law happens to work for a bank. She asked if she could entertain my little people for the day to which I responded, "How about for the weekend?" It was a hard sell but in the end, I think both parties came away happy. What does any of that have to do with this book? Nothing really, except that this was one of the books I picked to accompany me during the 6+ I was going to be spending in a vehicle. What do you expect me to do? Have a conversation with the person driving? I don't think so.
Anyway, enough with that. I knew 20 pages into this book, it was the type of book that begs to be devoured in one sitting. Luckily for me, I had all kinds of time.
This books opens with two women who will inevitably have a front seat for one history's greatest battles. They are just your typical women who spend their days wondering about weddings, prophecies, getting caught in bed with men they shouldn't be in bed with, and how they can rebel against their father. Just another day in ancient Troy. The story quickly builds to the arrival of the Greeks on Trojan beaches. From there the reader is drawn into what becomes of these two women as they are thrown into the chaos that becomes the Trojan war.
I loved nearly everything about this book. I thought the writing was as beautiful as the women of Troy. I developed a slight crush on Achilles. I'm not sure if that was due to this book or the fact that since the movie Troy, Brad Pitt has always been Achilles in my head. I would have liked to seen a little more development out of Achilles but this novel was never meant to be about the men involved in this war.
My favorite parts (and based on other reviews, I seem to be in the minority here), were the interspersed scenes featuring the gods watching from on high. If this author would have written a book about Troy told entirely from the point of view of the gods, I would have devoured it just as quickly. I know there is a great deal of research and discovery that lends us several facts about the fall of Troy. To me there is just something about the myth of Troy that fascinates me. Whether it's the demi-god warrior or the divinely inspired prince who fires a shot heard around the ancient world. All of the mythical elements just add a little something extra to the story of Troy. I really enjoyed the imagery provided by the scenes where the gods are lounging about watching Trojan cloud television.
The one thing that I didn't really like about this book was the way in which certain events were glossed over. I won't preface this with a spoiler since I feel anyone who knows anything about Troy knows Achilles and Hector both die before the war is over. The deaths of these two Goliaths was never given the attention and detail you would think a novel of Troy would dedicate to such events. Instead it was just briefly mentioned. "Oh by the way, Hector and Achilles are both dead. Moving on." Again, as I mentioned before, I understand this novel was meant to be from the perspective of the women, not the warriors. I just felt like these deaths would have had a greater impact on the women featured. Especially when one considers the Briseis/Achilles relationship.
That aside, by the end of this novel, I was ugly crying. The manner in which the novel ended combined with the reality that there was no more to read did me in. Without spoiling too much, I have to admit the ugly cry might have had more to do with one of the final scenes plus Adele belting out "Hello" in the background. I look forward to continuing with this trilogy. This might even be one of the rare occasions where I pre-order the next book available in June.
I know it's still kind of early but this book is already on my list of best books of 2017.


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Brewier and I went to New Smyrna Beach so I cold breathe the healing salt air, I always feel better at the beach. Unfortunately, as much as I love being outside, my Scandinavian heritage betrays me every time; I start to burn after only a few minutes in the sun. After being at the beach 2 1/2 hours, most of that time spent sitting in the shade of our spf coated umbrella, I looked like this. Blogger washes out the photos, so I'll just tell you, I'm purple.
My dear sweet friend Olivia came over for a visit in the afternoon. We watched a movie and a couple of new tv shows, then went to the craft room where we pulled down my bin of old jewelery. She totally rocks the '80's look, dont you think?
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Hair, Long Beautiful Hair
Hey beautiful,
I'm going to tell you all about my love for long hair and how I make sure it becomes long and stays healthy (aka my hair routine). Just when ever I talk about long hair I think of the hippie musical Hair and this one song called "Hair" (very original, I know) which is all about having really long hair and not wanting to cut it. So last May I cut 7 inches off my hair which made it shoulder length and i missed my long hair so much. So in order to grow it back nice and healthy I did some research. I came across all these vitamin lists to make your hair grow faster and I really didn't want to take all these vitamins, so I kept looking. There beyond the vitamin lists I found my answer.
-The Lush "New" shampoo bar, I know shampoo bar? It sounds crazy but it is amazing. So basically what it does it stimulate your scalp with mint and cinnamon. This I didn't think was so bad for you seeing as it is all natural and being used on your body apposed to taking something. I love this thing some much that I am on my 5th bar of it and this stuff doesn't go quick. It lasts me 3 months, though I was my hair every other day because its better for your hair.
-Then since the shampoo may be a little crying at times I use the Aussie Moister conditioner afterwards and then pull my hair up letting it sit for a little bit. And rinse it out.
- When I get out of the shower I let my hair towel dry for abut 10 minutes and then put in Redken Extreme Anti- snap. Which I use as a leave-in conditioner to prevent breakage and split ends. And then I use Biosilk to smooth out my hair.
- Only after that do I brush my hair with a wide tooth comb, to prevent the kind of breakage a brush would do. From there I let it dry completely. I try to never straighten my hair or use any heat, though I do daily on my bangs.
These are all the steps I take to make sure that my hair grows long and healthy.
Stay beautiful, Rose
Friday, December 2, 2011
Building the Great Wall
Hey Beautiful,
So Taylor and I may have medium sized make up collections, but it didn't start out that way. I'll tell you all about the easy and affordable way to start building up your collection with high end make up. Now the most important thing is to not go out and buy a ton of make up all at once. You can build as slowly as you feel that you need, pledge to buy one high end make up item that you would really like once a month. Also going for some of the mini gift sets and travel sizes are really great. You get a lot of different products for cheaper and that way if you don't like it you're not stuck with an expensive full sized product you feel obligated. Going to the store and trying things out will prevent any mistakes or regrets. Look at the important things when buying high end make up. It's good to go with high end eyeshadow because the colors come out better. Lipstick is a good buy to because it's usually doesn't dry out and the color is usually better too. Mascara isn't so great to buy high end, there are a lot of more affordable ones that work great, plus you're supposed to throw it out every 3 months. The biggest thing is prioritizing, build up your basics before buying that teal eyeliner or yellow eyeshadow.
I hope this helps you guys build a make up collect that you will come to love.
Stay beautiful, Rose
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Winter Skins
Hey beautiful,
So I know this is gonna sound gross but in the winter my arms get dry and "scaley." Now I'm not talking about my entire arm but the backs of my upper arms. For years I have tried extra lotions, gauze sponges, moisturizing body washes and even other body scrubs. But i found the key, it's a Lush product. Don't know what Lush is? Well let me tell you. Its a company that hand makes all their all natural soap, boy washes, lotions and hair care. From their I got Buffy, which is a body butter (a.k.a. a body scrub). They use ground rice to help exfoliate and its all held inside Shea butter. So will you get rid of all the dry skin, your moisturizing the new skin. I do this once a week, during the week I use a gauze sponge and never use lotion on my arms. This is also great for when you shave your legs too, at any time of the year. Its best when you do it before shaving.
Stay beautiful, Rose
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Fall and Winter nail polishes
Hey Beautiful,
I know I already told you about my favorite fall and winter nail polishes but I have to add two more. Recently I have been into getting my nails done and through this have found two more amazing colors to tell you about. First is Wicked by Essie. It's simply a deep red color, though deeper than Red Zin by Sally Hansen. And least but certainly not least Lincoln Park After Dark by OPI. I know this has been a cult favorite for years but i just had the chance to use it on my own nails. Its a very deep almost black, purpley red color. Those are my two new favorites.
Stay beautiful, Rose
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Falling into Winter
Hey Beautiful,
Although I tend to wear dark nail polish all year round I have special ones saved for the fall, that also fit into the fall and winter time.
1.So firstly, my all time favorite that i will wear at any point during the year, Midnight Cami by Essie. Its a deep navy blue which looks amazing when it catches the light, but from far away looks black.
2. Midnight Ride by China Glaze (I promise there not all "midnight" colors). It's a deep purple, that in the light looks looks light but from far away looks black. Not all my colors looks like this and even though this and the first one look and sound the same I find a difference.
3. Red Zin by Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure. Obviously its red, but not bright. Its a deep red color, though its not a wine color. Everyone needs a red and this is my fall red.
4. This is my last color, I usually use it for an accent nail. Gilty Pleasure by Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure. A great gold color, thats not too yellow and is a deep gold.
Stay beautiful, Rose
Monday, October 10, 2011
My Pearly Whites
Hey Beautiful,
Do you whiten your teeth? I kinda do. I like the look of nice white teeth, but not the over bleached kind. To get them I originally used the Crest 3D White strips, but i could never complete the whole box. By the end of the first week, my teeth would be so sensitive I was having trouble eating any food. It really sucked so, they'd start to get white but never white enough. Then I always used the toothpastes with the added extra whitening factor. They also never really whitened my teeth, if so I couldn't tell. Last month while at the drugstore I got the Crest 3D White toothpaste and I love it. My teeth have gotten whiter, without there being any sensitivity. So that's all I have to say. I think if you whiten your teeth but suffer from sensitivity, you should try the Crest 3D white toothpaste.
Stay Beautiful, Rose
P.S. I don't use the mouth wash that goes along with it.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Are You Beautiful?
Hey beautiful,
I was thinking of what product I was going to review today that will make you look pretty or improve something. Then I realized that i should mention everyone is beautiful in their own unique way and beauty isn't just on the outside. You could have the perfect nose and beautiful blue eyes, but if when you open your mouth and show your ugly personality, no one will like you. It's like when you go to a restaurant and order a meal that sounds amazing and when its set in front of you it looks amazing too, but its to salty, or bitter, or spicy. It can completely turn you off and you won't finish the meal. That's how people are. Looks may be deceiving but once you dig a little deeper it can make a person just walk away. So if you have an amazing personality, your kind and caring, sweet and compassionate your more beautiful than anyone else around you. Whats on the outside doesn't matter. One day I was complaining to my great aunt that I hated my nose and i wish it looked like her and she told me the most amazing thing I have ever heard. "We all look different and unique so that when we meet the person were meant to be with, they can tell who we are," I thought it was the sweetest thing ever. Just remember it doesn't matter what everyone else thinks, just whats that one person thinks and no matter what they'll see you as beautiful. You should feel the same. Just know that even though I'm on here talking about beauty, I still believe the only true beauty is whats inside.
Stay beautiful, Rose
P.s. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Remember that.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Presents for Birthdays
Hey Beautiful,
It's my friends birthday (not Taylor's, I have more than one friend) and she likes her make up but not lots of color. I'm pretty sure she doesn't have a lot and only really wears neutrals. So instead of opening her eyes I bought her a neutral palette. Just it was such a great price for the eye shadows your being given that I was like omgosh I have to tell someone about this. It's the best palette you could ever give or get. I have 3 Stila eyeshadows, all were like discounted otherwise i wouldn't have them. I just can't see spending $17 on a single eyeshadow, that doesn't even come inside a case. Though this palette is 3 Stila eyeshadows, full size, for only $14. One of the 3 colors is even the eyeshadow color that Stila is known for, Kitten. My friend now has 3 amazing Stila eyeshadows that make a great smokey and has the color Kitten as one of them. I would just like to say that I'm a little jealous, though I could easily buy it for myself, just that she got it first. I might even just go buy myself this palette tomorrow. Anyway off topic, I just wanted to tell you guys that next birthday that comes up share the love. I love make up and I love to pass on the great things I find to my friends that have a liking for make up but really aren't that into department store stuff yet. I get to add to their little collection and help them find something they love.
Stay beautiful, Rose
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Bed Head
Hey beautiful,
In the morning I don't wake up an hour and half early to do my hair, so basically i got to school with bed head. But it's good bed head. I'm not that girl walking down the hallway of your school, with my hair all knotty and sticking up every which way, looking like a really badly teased mess. No hat is not me, and if that is you I'm sorry for making fun of you, it just had to be done. So how do i make my bed head acceptable. That's easy.
First you should shower before going to bed and leave your hair wet. I put product in mine, either Redken extreme anti-snap or Biosilk silk therapy, and brush it through. And then I sleep. When I wake up, my hair is kinda curly, wavy-ish so I leave it. Just straighten my bangs and go. If your roots are sticking up funny just straighten them a bit, so they lay flat. I do not brush my hair, otherwise it looks frizzy. depending if I remember or not I also use a hairspray. Right now I'm inlove with Sebastian Shapers+. It has the best flexible hold, like ever. I tend to play with my hair and run my fingers through, with this it'd never stiff or hard and doesn't become flaky. I hope you guys can now go to school with bed head too.
Stay beautiful, Rose
Monday, September 19, 2011
Behind These Glasses
Hey Beautiful,
I have been wearing my glasses a lot lately, because i got these really cute new grey ones and the first day I did my make up as usual i realized something. The rules are different when it comes to make up and glasses. If you define your eyes with eyeliner on the top lid or waterline, it looks very heavy and over done. So that was the first thing I got rid of. No eyeliner anywhere. The next was the smokey eye which lost it's sexiness behind the glasses and also looked to heavy and over done. After realizing these two things I was like a hiker without my map or compass. After trying a few different things (just eyeliner, just eyeshadow, just mascara, just concealer) I came to my new everyday look which I don't leave the house without.
So even though I'm wearing glasses, I still conceal under my eyes because I have dark under eye circles and i feel the glasses make them look darker and heavier. To conceal I use my Garnier eye renew and then set it with my Mac MSF.
Next is the minimal eyeshadow. First I put on the Mac paint pot in 'Bare Study' and place Stila eyeshadow in 'Karat' over top, to set it. These are both skin tone, shimmery eyeshadow's that will make your eyes pop from underneath the glasses.
I found that mascara seems to define my eyes, all by itself, pretty well without making my eyes look heavy. So my last step is my mascara, which changes from day to day depending on which one I grab. Before putting on my mascara I always curl my eye lashes.
Stay Beautiful, Rose
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Pulling my Hair Back
Hey beautiful,
The other day i mentioned in my haul that i got the Scünci 'the evolution hair ties' and i have to say I hate them. So there these thins round rubber hair ties and the idea is there not to supposed to slip. And the don't slip, your hair stays the way you put it. This may sound great so far but this isn't a positive review. Imagine putting a rubber band in your hair, or if you ever have, it pulls on your hair as you try to get it out. Now no matter how well it holds my hair, the fact that it pulls my hair out as I take it out is an absolute not. So I will stick to my forever loved plain Scünci pony tail holders with out the metal.
Stay Beautiful, Rose
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Haul #1 Drugstore
Hey beautiful,
I went to CVS and Rite Aid today and raided it. All the products I mention will be reviewed.
-Burts Bees Rejuvenating lip balm
-3D White vivid toothpaste
-Sally Hansen mega shine top coat
-Sebastian Shaper plus
-Redken Extremé Anti-snap
- John Frieda brilliant brunette shampoo and conditioner
- Covergirl liquiline blast brown blaze
- Sally Hansen complete salon manicure in gilty pleasure
- Covergirl eyeshadow trio in shimmering sands
- Scünci the evolution hair ties
That's it, lol it's actually a lot.
Stay beautiful, Rose
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Looking into Her Smokey Eyes
Hey Beautiful,
Boys may look into your eyes all the time, that's just something they tend to do when they like you. But you want other girls to be looking too. A guy friend once told me "Girls don't get dressed up and do their make up for guys, cause were not really looking, but for other girls," I take it to truth. For me the eye catching look isn't the lime green eyeshadow or glitter, but a dynamite smokey eye. I never give myself enough time to get ready so this is a very simple quick look, that's almost fool proof.
I like to use my Mac paint pot in 'Bare Study", Stila eyeshadow in 'Coco' and Covergirl eyeshadow in 'Brown Smolder.' If you don't have these exact colors you can use a soft beige with some shimmer, a medium brown and dark brown. Oh and don't forget your primer. We want the colors to stay vibrant and crease-less all day. I like my Urban Decay Primer Potion in 'original.'
-First apply your base. Then apply the soft beige all over your lid and up to your brow bone. This will act as your base color, lid color and brow bone high light.
-Next apply the medium brown in your crease and bring it up just a bit.
-Lastly dab the dark brown in the corner. Don't blend it very far up or onto the lid. Blend just enough so there isn't a harsh line.
Once you finish this, apply black line to waterline and tight line (upper waterline) and a black mascara. (My favorite eyeliner is Urban Decay 24/7 liner and my favorite mascara is Maybelline Colossal lash.) If you want you can smudge the dark brown thinly along the bottom lash line or the black eyeliner, neither is necessary. And that's it. At first it may take 15 minutes but after your used to it, you'll be done in 5 minutes. since you did such an intense eye, keep it light on the lipstick and blush.
Stay beautiful, Rose
Sunday, September 4, 2011
It's in the bag
Hey beautiful,
I was online the other day ordering my new bag for school and I was like I'm going to tell you guys all the great stuff I fill it with. So firstly the bag. I got a L.L. Bean boat and tote in pink berry medium, with regular length straps. I don't need to carry much this year so I got a smaller size but if I had more classes and school supplies I would have gotten the large.
Now to all the goodies inside. Of course I have a small 1 inch binder to write my notes in and two pencil cases. Ones for actual pens and pencils, the other for some basic make up.
For pens I have every colored gel pen you can image to take notes in, I hate taking note but this makes it fun. Then I have my lead pencils, I find them much easier. You no longer have to carry around a pencil sharpener or get up and sharpen your pencil in the middle of class in front of everyone. Plus they don't draw all over the inside. Also a highlighter or two, I try to keep at least two different colors in my bag.
Lastly my make up bag, now I don't carry much with me because I'm never in school for very long an my make up doesn't tend to fade. I only carry a concealer, black eyeliner, chapstick, lip gloss and face powder, and a brush for my face powder. What do I use? Well I'll tell you.
Concealer (just for under my eyes)- Garnier Fructis skin renew
Eyeliner- Urban Decay 24/7 liner in 'zero'
Chapstick- Burt's bees acai berry (the purple cap one)
Lip gloss- Nars 'Turkish Delight'
Face powder- Mac MSF natural 'light' (I'm a very pale person)
Stay beautiful, Rose
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Nailed It
Hey beautiful,
So maybe like me you've had trouble finding that nail polish brand that seems to last forever. Luckily I have. A few months ago I got a Zoya nail polish in 'Jules'. At the time it was a company I had never heard of, so I went on the website and read about it. All the nail polishes are vegan friendly and a free of many harmful chemicals such as: Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and camphor free. I find this really good because of bite my nails all the time and with regular nail polish I'm probably eating all those nasty sounding chemicals.
I had used it a few times, not very often. I had my coveted Essie nail polishes that I swore by instead. However one day I used the 'Jules' polish as an accent nail color with my Essie 'nice is nice'. Well by the third day the Essie had chipped off 7 nails almost completely but on the two nails I had the 'Jules' wasn't chipped at all. The Zoya polish wouldn't chip for another 5 days, even through me picking at it. I think that's when I realize it was love. Well maybe not love but I had realized I found a great nail polish. Zoya polishes cost $8, the same as an Essie polish. Though I'm pretty sure they can only be ordered online.
Stay beautiful, Rose
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
a fourth of july menu to truly delight about
however, my worries quickly went away today when i saw that the daily green has posted a wonderful menu that can cater to both herbivores and carnivores alike.
if you're like me and looking for a menu to cook your friends or family members a meal that doesn't involve meat, take a look at this menu. the bulgur bean burgers (pictured) are a delicious alternative to the normal beef burgers, and the wonderful flavor will keep your friends coming back for more.
another great alternatives to a regular burger is to have a teriyaki inspired burger. the black beans go great with a teriyaki sauce on the bun, and a slice of pineapple adds the perfect touch of sweetness. together, the spicy black bean and the pineapple create a burger that's both sweet and savory, and sure to please a crowd.
their honey glazed grilled plums are also a wonderful recipe that i tried in the early days of my vegetarianism. it's a healthy alternative to the traditional pie and is a great way to mix things up at your upcoming barbecue.
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Friday, July 2, 2010
the facts about protein bars
with protein bars serving as a huge staple in the lives of many vegetarians, i started to wonder- just how healthy are nutrition bars? and which ones are the healthiest choices?
[the facts]
high in protein and vitamins, protein bars are a great way satisfy your health needs and fill up while you are on the go.
protein bars are also a great snack for vegetarians, since they can provide you with the protein that you are unable to get in your diet.
however, many protein bars are unable to support their claims- they are not as healthy as their advertisements would lead you to believe. in fact, only 1 out of 12 protein bars actually meet the requirements to be considered a protein bar. many bars are packed with as much sugar and saturated fats as a candy bar. if you are shopping blind, without reading the labels, you may end up with just another chocolate bar instead of the nutritious and healthy bar you were wanting.
[know what you're looking for in your bars]
so what should you look for when shopping for your protein bar?
the first thing you need to do to is determine that you are looking at protein bars. there are three bar types- each created to meet a particular need. however, if you are not careful, you can easily pick up a meal replacement bar instead of a protein bar.
a protein bar is created to provide you with additional protein for your dietary needs, and to provide you with extra vitamins. you will typically find 15-35 grams of protein in every protein bar.
an energy bar is usually high in fiber or protein to provide you with an extra energy boost. these bars often have fewer than 10 grams of protein and are low in carbohydrates.
a meal-replacement bar is meant to replace a meal, and so will often have a high calorie content of around 200-500 calories. these bars are high in protein (15-20 grams) and have 30 grams of carbs and 5 to 10 grams of fat.
[choosing your protein bar]
the best protein bars will be made with soy, milk and whey products. these mixtures of ingredients enable the bars to provide you with three different types of protein. whey protein (a popular type of protein among body builders) reduces your appetite and improves glucose regulation. milk protein will reduce body fat and improve lean muscle mass. and protein from soy will reduce your risk for heart disease.
when looking for your protein bar, be sure to check the content of saturated fat. a good bar will have fewer than 5 grams of saturated fat.
also be sure to check the calorie content. you will see many bars with 500 calories, which needs to be avoided. there are protein bars that have fewer than 200 calories and can still provide you with 15 grams of protein. you do not need to sacrifice calories in order to obtain all of the protein you need for your diet.
[best protein bars]
permalean protein bars provide 21 grams of protein for under 190 calories. if you have a difficult time fitting any protein in your diet, these bars are the best choice for you.
clif bars are a popular type of protein bars among the health nuts. they often have 11 grams of protein and 230 calories.
luna bars are the women's only type of protein bars, with an average of 9 grams of protein, 180 calories and nutrients that cater specifically to women.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
eggplant tomato bake
eggplant tomato bake, i was really excited.
this recipe is a new staple for my diet- it's really easy and requires only three ingredients.
preheat oven to 400 degrees F
spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray; arrange eggplant rounds on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with parmesan.
layer one slice of a tomato on top of each eggplant round.
sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
this recipe serves 4 and is a healthy option with only 55 calories per serving with 0.3 grams of total fat. i love to serve this for an italian dinner at home, with a side of parmesan asparagus.
happy eating,
this recipe is a new staple for my diet- it's really easy and requires only three ingredients.
- 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2" rounds
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated fat-free parmesan cheese
preheat oven to 400 degrees F
spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray; arrange eggplant rounds on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with parmesan.
layer one slice of a tomato on top of each eggplant round.
sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
this recipe serves 4 and is a healthy option with only 55 calories per serving with 0.3 grams of total fat. i love to serve this for an italian dinner at home, with a side of parmesan asparagus.
happy eating,
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college vegetarian cooking
i think everyone has days where they just want something low-key and delicious. as a vegetarian, it's hard to find those options. if you want quick, you have to go with a salad. anything else, and it's pretty much you spend half an hour or more. i could stick with mac and cheese from a box, but i like to make everything fresh. the fresher the ingredients, the fewer the preservatives and other unhealthy additions. i eat it the way nature made it.
back to this cookbook, though. the recipes in this book range from simple recipes from your childhood, to unique dishes like pasta with broccoli and caramelized onions (yum!). this book also has many recipes influenced by both asian and indian dishes. two recipes which i can't wait to make are vegetable kung pao and spicy potato samosas.
the skinny vegetarian rating: B+pros: many simple dishes that require little time to cook and few ingredients.
cons: the way the cookbook is divided is confusing; there is not the traditional "appetizer", "salad", "slow-cooker", etc. this cookbook divides the recipes by "cheap eats", "basics", etc.
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How your brain decides blame and punishment—and how it can be changed
Juries in criminal cases typically decide if someone is guilty, then a judge determines a suitable level of punishment. New research confirms that these two separate assessments of guilt and punishment – though related — are calculated in different parts of the brain. In fact, researchers found that they can disrupt and change one decision without affecting the other. New work by researchers at Vanderbilt University and Harvard University confirms that a specific area of the brain, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, is crucial to punishment decisions. Researchers predicted and found that by altering brain activity in this brain area, they could change how subjects punished hypothetical defendants without changing the amount of blame placed on the defendants. ….[READ]


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The Pros And Cons Of Common Running Surfaces
July 13 2018
Whether you're sticking to sidewalks or braving the sand, here's what you need to know to avoid injury on the most common running
Thanks to all our readers who shared their favorite summer running tricks! You guys are just full of excellent ideas. 🙂
1. The best way to beat the heat for me is to run early in the morning. –Shelia Slone & others
2. Think ahead to how amazing it will feel to run in November. –Jennifer Paul
3. Run with water-saturated sponges that have been frozen in baggies. –Deb
4. I always run with a white hat to keep the sun out of my face – not to mention it is a perfect way to cool down when you soak it in the water fountain, and then put it back on. –Mary @food and fun on the run
5. I stuff ice cubes down my sports bra! –Jennifer K
6. I just bought one of the best things ever: a hydration vest. I can carry 70 oz. of water and I don't even notice that I have it one. –Cindy Glass
7. Eat a popsicle before you head out to bring your body temp down. –Rachel Trachsel
8. Drink water as soon as you wake up. –Makeda
9. Before you go to bed, soak a hat in water and put it in the freezer. Make sure to take it out at least 5 minutes before your run, because it needs some time to "uncrunch". Your ice hat will keep your body temperature down for the first couple of miles, and you can rewet it along the way! –Monica Lacks


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Home Visitor: Wheatley, Oxford
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Our Wheatley based blind veteran would love a friendly volunteer who could visit her in her home to provide company. Having moved in India as a teenager, she enlisted in the Women's Army Corps when WWII broke out and was put in charge of the cipher office. Before losing her sight she enjoyed sculpture and upholstery. Now in her mid-90s, she lives alone and often feels lonely so would very much benefit from your companionship. She would also be grateful if the volunteer could assist her with opening post and filling out forms, tasks that have become more difficult with her sight loss.
By providing regular companionship, social interaction and building a positive one-to-one relationship you can help to reduce the effects of isolation so commonly experienced by our veterans. Your positivity, friendliness and communication can make the world of difference to their day to day lives.
Volunteers need to be over the age of 18 years and able to travel independently to and from our veterans home. Reliability, punctuality and trustworthiness are essential requirements for this role as are good listening and interpersonal skills. An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries is key to this role. We will give you the necessary training, induction and support to be confident and enjoy your volunteering.
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Laurel Path - Cenotaph [Demo] (1995)
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Release: Cenotaph, Demo 1995
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Guitarist Sakis Kioses after the band disbanded in 1995 formed AGNES VEIN.
George Klokelis - Vocals
Chris Tsamisis - Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards
Sakis Kioses - Lead & Rhythm Guitars (Agnes Vein)
Peter Ouzounis - Bass (Terrordrome)
George Antoniou - Drums
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Sorry no reuploads are made on this blog anymore but
you can find most of it and more at Heavy Metal Rarities
you can find most of it and more at Heavy Metal Rarities


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February 22, 2018/
What Beauty Is, in 500 Definitions
Mihaela Noroc's The Atlas of Beauty will change how you think about beauty and womanhood forever.
When Mihaela Noroc set out on her global adventure and began photographing women from all over the world, she did not expect her work to become a worldwide phenomenon. Her project, The Atlas of Beauty, which has captivated people all around the world on social media, is now a book home to a collection of […]


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A moment of silence
I'm (after this) taking a silent moment, remembering all those that lost their lifes six years ago.
May they rest in peace.
I remember the day!
I will not forget!
I will not forgive!
I will fight!
Proud Infidel ranting about the ongoing war against democratic and secular values (Don't fool yourselves)! Maybe a voice of sanity in a wide ocean of madness.


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Ever since bad boy Zack Hunter left her ten years ago, breaking her heart, Sky MacKenna hasn't been able to find a man who sets her on fire the way he did. Then he comes striding back into her life bigger, badder, and sexier than before. Zack Hunter never thought his job as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent would lead him back to his small hometown, and he never thought he'd set eyes on Sky again. Leaving her behind had been the stupidest thing he had ever done, but this time he isn't going to let her go. And as soon as Zack lays eyes on Sky, he makes it clear that he intends to make her his all over again. When Sky becomes entangled in the case he's investigating, Zack can't help but take the threat personally. As the danger mounts, their passion burns even hotter.
I bought Zack back in 2010 sometime due to some great reviews from friends on Goodreads and thought it sounded like a great book by an unknown to me author and wanted to give it a try.
I started reading Zack not long after buying it back in 2010 but never got more than a third of the way through it and it ended back on my shelf because it just wasn't able to hold my attention. I finally decided to clear that space on my shelf and managed to finish the book but I really didn't enjoy it. I just didn't enjoy the storyline, Sky as the heroine annoyed me and several times I just wanted to slap her. One minute she only wanted Zack's body the next she wanted everything from him. There was just too much back and fourth for me on Sky's behalf during most of the book. Zack, however wasn't that gripping a character for me either. Once he was back in his home town he decided Sky was his and it was all or nothing this time but he acted more like the type of male hero you would expect to see in a paranormal romance who's a shifter than a normal human man, I think this was partly because after ten years of not seeing Sky, Zack was just too possessive with a 'me Tarzan, you Jane' type of attitude that I just couldn't buy into which ruined the whole storyline for me really.
The main saving grace of Zack for me was Ms McCray's writing style, I did enjoy her writing although I didn't enjoy the story line. I think I would read another book by Ms McCray but not if it was another story similar to Zack.
By the way, have you seen the cover? I quite like it.
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Well, Brittany will totally be in her element.....she got a part time job at Hobby Lobby!! She is a very gifted, artsy kinda girl, and I hope this will be fun for her. I can see her teaching classes on scrapbooking, card making, painting, etc., all things she is VERY good at! I hope she'll get a discount on her favorite goodies, too. Oh, did I mention that she has great cupcake skills, too? I'm not sure, but I may be a bit jealous, I LOVE Hobby Lobby! She will be a busy girl, she is going to keep her job at Outback, too!
keep coloring with love,
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Ok, so let me start by saying, I am probably a very overprotective MAMA. I think this comes from years of raising my kids alone, and dealing with one with special needs.
I had IEP meetings for both of my boys yesterday at their school to go over the testing that was recently done and decide if any action needed to be taken. Well, due to my bad experiences in the past with bad special educators (some tend to look down on homeschoolers), I went in there ready for a fight.
I was SOOOO pleased to find that this group of professionals is absolutely amazing. Not because they told me what I wanted to hear, but because they really took the time to get to know my boys. So drumroll please………………NO learning disabilities evident in either one of them. This confirmed what I knew about Doodlebug (aka Tommy). He is a typical 9yo boy whose main goal in life right now in his school career is lunch and recess. Simple. He will still get some tutoring for his reading and math.
I just about did a happy dance when they told me the same thing about Little Man (aka Joey). This guy has worked so hard to come back from the failings of doctors, speach therapists, etc. His IQ is through the roof, and you would think that is a good thing. It is, but it also has it's downfalls. Like the fact that he over analyzes things. To the point that he spends so much time trying to figure out a good strategy for getting his work done, and by the time he has one figured out, his time to do the work is up. LOL! He also, and not conciously, has figured out that within a few problems of a worksheet, he knows what they are trying to teach him, so he sees no point in finishing it if he already knows it. So he has a new mantra for the rest of the week: Don't THINK, Just DO! This is to help him stop trying to figure out a way to do it, and just do it. He knows his stuff. We came up with this together.
I am a very PROUD MAMA! I am sooo lucky to have the kids I do. They argue and annoy one another once in awhile, and sometimes they don't listen. But I have it easy compared to some parents. They almost never get in trouble, they do well in school, they all have very creative passions, and the most important part….they are respectful and compassionate towards others.
Ok, now on to the STUFF:
1. I am working on a wall art project and stuck. Maybe I will post a pic of my temp layout here and you all could give me some feedback?
2. I have officially picked my biz name (think I told you this the other day, but too lazy to go back and look). White Lily Studios it is! Going today to pick up the paperwork to register it and make me "Official".
3. I have the most amazing friend! Ms. Cyndi is helping me design my logo and such for the new biz. What a doll she is!! Gotta think of a way to say thanks!
4. I have way too much houswork to do, and writing in my blog is just my way of avoiding it hehe.
5. I love all my buddies that come visit me here! Thank you for taking the time to read my babble! You guys are the best!
Ok, enough…going to tackle the housework..ACKKK…If I don't come back in 24 hours, the vacuum got me, and you will need to send in the special ops.
Have a blessed day!
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Jonathan 2.8.2015
Welcome to Jonathan's Blog. Here you will find updates on his journey as a preemie. Jonathan was born at 27 weeks and 4 days gestation. In looking for names that meant "Gift from God," we came across Jonathan. Since this is also Chris's late brother's name, we felt like this seemed right. This baby is SO loved. Thanks for coming to check in on us and reading our journey as a family. We are blessed to have you all in our lives.
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Stop the Presses, Shark Attack #6!
I still don't know why this is news. I guess tabloids like Sharks.
Shark kills 21-year-old woman in Australia
The woman, whose identity was not immediately released, suffered severe injuries when she was mauled by a shark while swimming near North Stradbroke Island, east of the Queensland state capital Brisbane.
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Shows for Thursday and Saturday, May 19th through 21st at the Motor Vu Theater
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" rated PG-13, and "The Huntsman: Winter's War" rated PG-13. "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" plays first, and will start at 9:15 p.m. Show time may vary by up to 15 minutes depending on conditions.
The box office will open 45 minutes before the first showing on Thursday, and 1 hour before the first show on Friday and Saturday. Please do not proceed past the box office if you arrive early.
Admission at the Motor Vu Theater is Adults (ages 12-61) $8.00, Senior Citizens (ages 62+) $6.00, and Children (ages 3-11) $2.00. Infants and Toddlers 2 and younger are free.


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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Unobservance. Pass it on.
Every single day on my way home from work, I pass one of those "Pass It On" billboards. You know, the one's that have pictures of people and say what makes them special and to "pass it on". Well, on I-69 Northbound there is a "Pass It On" billboard that has Whoopi Goldberg on it and it says, "Overcaem Dyslexia. Dedication. Pass it on." I pass the billboard at least 5 days a week and have been working in Battle Creek approximately 9 months, so I have seen the billboard at least 150 times, and yet, yesterday was the first time I noticed that the word "overcame" is spelled incorrectly. Maybe I have Dyslexia! Or maybe, as my roommate pointed out, I'm just plain unobservant.
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By Michael Leannah
Illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris
The world can be a scary place. Anxious adults want children to be aware of dangers, but shouldn't kids be aware of kindness too? Michael Leannah wrote Most People as an antidote to the scary words and images kids hear and see every day. Jennifer Morris's emotive, diverting characters provide the perfect complement to Leannah's words, leading us through the crowded streets of an urban day
Andrew M - Educator (NetGalley.com)
There is a significant volume of children's literature dedicated to creating awareness of the possible dangers of strangers. While this is a very important lesson for children, a story that highlights the goodness in people is a welcome change. This story would fit very well into a study of communities.
Laura (GoodReads.com)
This book is really a hand holder, something to give children so they aren't afraid, and children do get afraid when they hear about all the bad things that go on in the world. This is sort of the Mr. Rogers of picture books. It very simply tells children that yes there are bad people out there, but that there aren't a lot of those people. And that some people just need help. ...
From Kirkus
... A little black girl hands another, who sits scowling, a flower to cheer her up. A white man with a blue mohawk waits patiently in line. A young white boy points out a lost dollar bill to a man with light brown skin waiting to buy honey. A street musician plays, a blind woman hugs her guide dog, and a grandfather and his grandson, both white, give a pie to a homeless white woman. Many of these characters are seen in their apartments that night, the Hell's Angel lookalike and the blind woman both reading in their separate apartments, the spiky-haired punk playing with his cats, and some families enjoying a meal together on the roof. Yes, the illustrations depict an almost perfect place, with diversity, inclusiveness, and basic goodness, but we can dream. Despite its textual platitudes, the visual stories here are well worth telling. (Picture book. 4-7)


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Almost every larper I know has experienced event drop in some form or another. Whether it is pure exhaustion, unhelpful character bleed, or feelings of depression or anxiety relating to the events of the game, or coming back to reality. Event drop sucks, and sometimes we are really bad at managing it. We forget, at times that larp is a hobby of purposefully messing with our own brains, and the brains of other people, and that can be damaging if not managed correctly.
This post is split into two parts. What event organisers can do about event drop, and what players can do. I'll start with organisers.
The main place event organisers can lessen event drop, is in the way they run the end of their game. I personally find that a very abrupt time out causes me to have worse event drop than an event where I can leave the time-in area of my own accord, or time out is well signalled and I am given time to wrap up my plot. When time out is abrupt, players get left without a sense of closure, so characters, and game emotions can linger for longer. not being able to slowly come down from a particularly intense headspace can feel like the emotional equivalent of whiplash.
Another thing event organisers should do, is factor in "froth time" to their planning. Leave a good hour in between time out and packing up time, for players to talk oc, to froth and catch up. That OOC human interaction is really important for lessening event drop. And if you don't allow for it, your players will doubtless try and do it during pack up, and then pack up will be slow and awful.
If you are running a small-ish event, running a debrief session is really helpful. A combination of explaining the narrative to the players, and allowing them to explain their personal interpretation of events allows players to cement what happened in their heads, and leave the event with a clear structured narrative in their heads, which can be easier to think about and process later.
What about players? There is a long list of things players can do, some of which actually deserves posts of their own, which might happen in the future. However, here is my list.
- Debrief buddies. This is a thing I've picked up from Nordic Larp wikis, and I really like it. Pre-arrange some debrief buddies. One or two people who don't mind hearing you froth, a lot, and who you like frothing to. (Also helpful if you enjoy listening to their froth!) Who know you well enough to tell when you are bleedy and/or tired. Preferably people who at least know the game setting. Meeting up with these people, or talking to them online, can really help with the event drop problems. I accidentally got myself some debrief buddies for my main system and its made the most excellent difference to my post event headspace. These should also be people who won't mind having to stonewall any exciting secrets you let slip.
- So, I think frothing and war stories deserve their own post, but they still get a mention. Froth helps! Remembering the awesome things you did helps! What helps even more is *other* people telling you that you made their game better, so the smart move is to tell stories about other people more than about yourself, and create a culture of thanks and glorifying others. But I digress. The important thing about froth, is to remember that it has diminishing returns. The first time you tell the cool story from the event, it feels great! Your debrief buddies are like "YEAH THAT WAS AWESOME" and it gives you that brilliant rush. And the next time it's a little less cool, telling that story, but still feels good. And eventually you are frothing but not feeling the buzz and it actually makes you feel lower (my experience only. Maybe I'm wrong?) So knowing where your limit is with froth and Making Yourself Stop is really important. And a really hard skill. I struggle with this a lot.
- OOC checking in. You destroy someone's heart this event? Do some CVC? Had an intense scene with someone? Maybe you were OOC late at night, and very tired, and accidentally snapped at somebody? Go talk to that person OOC after the game. Iron out any insecurities you have, make sure you are all cool and OOC friends. It can be as easy as a Facebook message, or it might need a couple of drinks down the pub. Whichever works for you. But do it. It will make you feel better.
- Writing fic and letters! This one is a seriously double edged sword in my opinion (and needs its own post some day…) Ironing out your character's headspace is really therapeutic, and fic/letters are a great way to do this. It's also a good way to put closure on any conversations that didn't happen because of time out, or poor circumstances. However, the danger is that instead of separating out your real life from the game, you end up continuously playing the larp from one event to the next, causing tones of bleed and no real separation, and potentially worsening your event drop. One thing I'm going to try, is setting aside a weekly mini event of "writing fic and letters now" so as to avoid that. Because fic is good, but 24/7 headspace is bad.
- Self care! Most important thing. You need a day off post larp? Take it. Larp is intense, look after yourself afterwards. Sleep. Have Hot baths. Take it easy. Meet your friends for oc catch up. Watch tv unrelated to your character. Do things they would never do, to reduce bleed. Play video games. Listen to your body, and what it needs, and listen to your mind. Allow yourself to explore your own emotions, don't just go "UGH IT'S JUST EVENT DROP IT WILL PASS". Listen to your mind. Determine if your feelings are bleed, or insecurity about an aspect of the game, or genuinely just your tired brain throwing up nonsense. And then do what you need to do to lessen those negative emotions, without suppressing or ignoring them. Your feelings are valid, even if they are illogical and strange.
These are all just my opinions. If you have your own thoughts on dealing with event drop, let me know, cause I definitely don't have all the answers yet!


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I have had a blog before, and then slacked off with it...when I began to think about doing it again, it seemed everyone was doing it and I didn't want to seem like a crowd follower-that has never really been my mantra. Now, I just want to do it for me (thanks to Laura who made me think about it in a different way).
This is going to be about my thoughts, my spiritual growths and struggles...I will always be in awe of the fact that Jesus delivered me, saved me and loves "even a heart like mine" - I am not claiming to be brilliant with words and even with clear thoughts, but I have always known that sometimes sharing reaches other in a way that normal things don't and maybe someday my blog will do that. I can promise you I will be real and probably brutally honest at times - but it is in the moments that I have the most clarity and truth...
My walk with Jesus has not been easy and my path has definitely not been straight, but I have learned much and gained even more...the greatest lesson of all is that His LOVE is like no other...it brings LIGHT in the dark, HOPE in the deepest pits and can fill you up like nothing else...GOD IS LOVE and it is my desire that one day at least one person will see His love through me...
So begins my blogging journey again...
Monday, January 9, 2012
The why....
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Am I still spellng your name wrong? I miss you...I am reading your blog so keep up the writing! God loves you and so do I!
Your friend always,
Julie BYRD!!!
You always have spelled it wrong but at this point I would be offended if you spelled it right :-) I look forward to your comments and I miss YOU and love you lots!!! Adriane <3ReplyDelete
look at you! good job haha :) i have to say, i'm a little jealous that you have 3 followers already and i JUST got my 3rd follower haha... since blogging is ALL ABOUT followers (jk)... :)ReplyDelete
Lol...the question is that was I the third? ;)ReplyDelete
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PopQuizzical Daily! for February 17, 2013:
The Apollo lunar missions left several U.S. flags on the surface of the moon: but in total how many?
Harry Potter.
In 2001, the Isle of Man issued coins honoring 'The Boy Who Lived', with some old broad on the backside (i.e. Her Majesty, The Queen). One of these days I'm gonna shoot my internet mouth off and Liz is gonna call me on the carpet. God, will that be the best day ever. (And if you haven't seen the flag for the Isle of Man, do yourself a favor and Google it. I swear to you, they must be a whole island of butt kickers.)
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While perusing this website today, I found this collection of beautiful things I would love to make....
I love the orange scarf on the right (that lace!) And the Marie Antoinette doll would be a great Christmas gift for my sister. We saw Sofia Coppola's movie together in Ireland and adore its unashamed girliness. I mean, how could you not love a movie in which the inspiration for the color palette comes from a tray of macaroons?
I hope everyone is having a wonderful fall!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Some lovely things I would make if only I had the time...
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volume 2 | chapter 76
okay, can we just, please, discuss how beautiful roni's birdcage veil, gloves, and dress are? and the handkerchiefs and bridesmaid dresses and alex in a cardigan and the groomsmen in sweaters. i love it all! roni and alex's wedding looks like such a bright and happy affair.
images courtesy of 100layercake.com
the big news of the event is roni's dress cost only $12. amazing, right?