One more week...

I'm kind of in love with this cutting machine. The Cricut and the other ones all have cartridges and a gazillion accessories that cost more than the machine...but the Silhouette is pretty much a plug'n'cut machine -with great software to allow you to get even more creative with shapes and designs. It'll cut everything, too - except fondant. But why would I want to cut fondant? I want to have cool shapes of paper and vinyl and iron-on transfers that look professional.

Clever...

So - often it happens that you'll finish a book - or pile of books - and need suggestions on what to read next. Sometimes I'll just browse Amazon or check out Good Reads for ideas - but no more. I'll be using The Book Seer . You just enter what you finished reading and it'll make suggestions for you. Now - obviously if you didn't like the book you just read - you should choose a book you liked and go from there. But it's fun. And I like the old timey guy.

Perhaps?

I spend a lot of time on the interwebs looking at pictures and collecting ideas. All kinds of ideas - for parties, for food, for games to play, for crafts to make. I saw this one and for sure want to make some. These are handkerchiefs, cut up and gathered to make it super cute. I just wonder if my mom would send me handkerchiefs from the collection she has. Because, for reals - she's got a gazillion - and these would be so cute in hair and pinned to stuff. Just sayin'.

Rejection...

Sometimes it's hard to tell people that you don't want them around anymore. And sometimes it's not. But - either way - a fun way to tell people that you'd be better off without them. And here's a handy way to send your message: Reject-o-Matic

Go and enjoy...but if I get one from you - so help me....

Not throwing stones...

Now - I happily admit that I will go to the Googles with any question for which I don't already have the answer...this includes researching The Head of the Class episode listings. But whoever did this has WAY too much time on their hands.

They made My Little Ponies into movie characters . For reals, yo. For your viewing pleasure...



Be sure to click the link to enjoy more...

Punches...

So - you know how you'll say, "Oh - I want one of those..." and pine over something for a really long time? Could be anything from clothes to technology to a trip. But usually it's just frivolous enough that you realize that you could probably better spend your money on something a little more practical. But then - one day that item crosses the line between want and need - and you finally justify the purchase. This happened to me yesterday. And in all my nerdy glory I present what I've been waiting to buy:Yes - I bought a paper punch. Actually, I bought three. A 2" circle, a 2.5" circle, and a 2.5" scalloped edge circle. Labels and tags are going to be so easy. Not that they were particularly hard before - but I'm just saying - these will be much more polished. And fancy. Okay...and yes I can't wait until they arrive in the mail. I am also fully aware of what a nerd I am.

Happy Sunday!

It's a trend...

Do you have any tattoos?

No - I don't. I haven't found an image or message that I've liked SO MUCH that I wanted it on my body - forever.

Are you sarcastic?

No.

What movie has had the most profound effect on you?

Since I'm drawing a blank - the movie that makes me cry every time is the first Harry Potter film. At the end, when Neville is given 10 points for standing up to his friends...it still gets me!

Have you ever walked into a wall or a sliding glass door?

I walk into walls a lot. I RAN into a screen door. You never live that kind of thing down...

Favorite number?

Five.

Is your hair curly?

My hair is curly. Very curly lately as I've been using some new products. I'm trying not to fight the curls - but people - you always want what you can't have. I would love to have thick, straight hair. I've had people hate me because of my hair...within the last 6 weeks.

What was the last CD you bought?

Who buys CDs anymore? My last download was Michael Bublee.

Do looks matter?

Yes, they do. Even if they are deceiving, they still matter. Even if you know that you've done your best with what you've got - you show the world that you will do your best no matter what.

Who was the last hand-written letter you received from & have you written back?

The last letter I got was from Elder Garrett serving in the Belgium, Brussels/The Netherlands mission. I have sent mail to him since then - but I don't think I replied to that letter specifically, yet.

Do you sleep with the TV on?

No - I don't have a TV in my room and that noise would just bug me after a while. My sounds/music fades out after an hour.

Do you have good vision?

I have very poor vision. I've worn glasses since the 1st grade and one day hope to have vision correction surgery.

Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?

In this room? There are well more than three people that I actively cannot stand to be around. Odds are if you're reading this post - you aren't one of them.

How often do you talk on the phone?

At least hourly, if not more.

Are you a "touchy-feely" type person, or do you only hug or touch those closest to you?

I don't think I'm overly "touchy-feely" but I have hugged people that I didn't really know.

Is there something you always wanted to tell someone, but didn't/couldn't?

Most of the things I haven't/couldn't tell people are things that would not help the situation or help them. Mostly, I'm full of candor.

Have you ever fired a gun?

No - I'm not a big fan of guns.

Where was your last picture taken?

At a birthday party at the house.