LSNED days 3 and 4

Day three was 'the write stuff' and day four is 'get organized'. I've spent a lot of time writing and trying to be more organized and productive. It's taking my mind off of a bit of things, but I still can't help thinking about it.
It still hurts.

Lsned day 2

It's okay to judge (sometimes)...especially in the case of paranormal Amish Vampire romances..best quote from book is 'he couldn't get enough of her, of her apple turnover scent.'
Groan

LSNED 1

First day, going to a 6x6 size in 8x8 album. Lots of reflection this year, methinks.
Using the 6x6 Cosmo Cricket Sea Air tablet.


Day one lesson: Starbucks is a salvation. Spent about 5 or 6 hours there today, reading up on writing. I finished a book and then read a second one about the writing life. Journalled a bit. Wrote down some quotes. Took a picture of myself in the bathroom with my Retro Phone app from my phone. I like it, will have to get a better picture of it, soon. Printe out the photo with our HP multi-print machine. Used a Signo uniball pen (there's a bit of a flaw--it's not fluid to a certain extent). Wrote about my day.


This is my cover--I REALLY like it. Thickers are called Honey. Used an amy tangerine/AC sticker on both pages today.

Went to someplace called the Scrapbook Oasis today, they were totally nice and I was having a great time with the owner (?) I think. Picked up some stuff (haul posted, but can't find it right now). They were uber nice, especially about ordering me a few albums--have had a really hard time finding those AC modern albums locally. Didn't want to wait to get $50 in my bucket at a certain website that usually helps me get free shipping in a pinch, so yeah.
Have all intents and purposes to finish the album this year. Even a little excited about it, but I wonder, how much strength am I going to be called to have?

Back, sorta

Have this nifty application on my phone that should allow
Me to post more, and now all I have to do is create!
Today is exceptionally hot. Even here at the beach. So I am battling the heat with some cool things, like this sushi!

Beyond Blogging for Scrapbookers

A few years ago, I signed up for a very unique class, Blogging for Scrapbookers. I fell in love with blogging and decided it was a natural extension of what I liked doing and thought it a great way to stay in touch with some really creative people.

As a result, I followed a LOT of people. Now, I still read a lot of blogs (thanks to Google reader), but I haven't much felt like posting. Because Shimelle decided to do another round of Blogging for Scrapbookers as a precursor to her new class, Beyond Blogging for Scrapbookers, I figured now is as good of a time as any to do so.

I'm going to post a few times a week, really hold myself accountable to post here. I started a book blog, and have been loving the review opportunities, but I've been also doing a few crafty things lately, and that revisit of things I used to love doing prompted me to

 

For example, I went on a hunt for the last two weeks trying to find a replacement blade for my paper trimmer (I left my big rock and crop at my old house, about 3000 miles away). Who knew it was so hard to find a blade for this bad gal?

I looked at a few local shops, Target, Walmart…pretty much everywhere I thought of going (even office supply stores), to no avail. The JoAnn fabrics near the house didn't have it, the woman working the section said the replacement blade I was looking for wasn't sold separately and didn't exist. And then her face fell when I showed her the barcode tag for the item (after looking behind a sale sign). I was just trying to see if they had them. She told me they didn't stock anything in the back, and she didn't believe that the product existed. I thanked her for her time and said I would go somewhere the product did exist.

I just sort of figured I had to look around, but decided not to actively look, that way they would pop up.. And they did! We went to the Peach Café on Monday, we had a coupon for buy one get one from the entertainment book, so I got the HBAB (a yummy open faced French Ham with brie on top of it and a green salad with blue cheese vinaigrette. They were not kidding about the vinaigrette part—it was tart, but there was yummy passion iced tea (Website: http://www.thepeachcafe.com/LunchMenu2.html). Then we went to walk to the theatre, eventually found the blades at a cute little store near the theatre(http://www.pagesfromtheheart.blogspot.com/). We realized we had time to go to the coffee shop (we had no idea what we were going to see, I said I didn't really want to see source code, but I would if we had to) and I got a humongous BLUE Raspberry Hawaiian Ice. It was GINORMOUS! Then, back to the theatre in the drizzly day.

Saw 'The Source Code' and I will admit it was actually pretty good. The pacing and theming of the film was great. While I figured out a few of the bigger plot details quickly, it still didn't deter me from being interested. So totally worth seeing! Then I drove home, went to sleep for a bit and woke up only to realize that I wanted to reorganize my paper—I found a ton of it and proceeded to alphabetize half of it. It was nice to be able to do that, and earmark paper for the Disney project as well as figure out what I want to use to document my travel to So Cal. I lost a lot of cardstock in the move, and I'm nowhere NEAR refilling it, I'm missing quite a bit and while I did pick up a few generic packs, I have to work on seeing how those work.

I have a few more of the 6x6 or 8x8 packs that I've picked up—really love those packs, but I sorta hate tearing them up—anyone else like that?

Going to start working on the BBFS class this week. Think I'll also post a copic lessons learned post. And an iCopic review in the near future.

Oh, wow! It sounds like a PLAN!!! :gasp:

Maybe I'll start posting some photos too…Hmmmm.

New Challenge Blog to be excited about!

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I'm back!!!

Hey there! I'm back, and trying to get back a lot more, I promise.
I've been doing a book blogging thing, and I've not done a lot of crafting...Which I've been wanting to rectify. I have tons of pictures on my computer, I guess the next step is to digi or physically scrap!
Shimelle's having Blogging for Scrapbookers again, and I'm REALLY excited about it!
I took a copic class, and I've been buying some supplies, but I just need to sit down and do it... So look for that in the next couple of weeks.
I've been reading blogs since I've not been creating and kept ideas and everything that I've really been into, I just haven't been hit with inspiration.
Take care all!

5 Question Friday

Questions for Friday, June 18th (click on the icon above to be taken to OP):
1. What is your favorite thing about summertime? Reading! I love to read and have a lot of time to write in the summer.

2. What is your ideal retirement location (if money didn't matter)? Dunno, but a lot of my friends and family would be there.

3. Do you live in the same town you grew up in? No, I lived in California for 6 or 7 years, then moved to Ohio. I lived in the small town my mom was born in until I graduated from college and have been moving every couple of years since (in North Eastern Ohio). I am moving back to California for a year at the end of this month.

4. What nervous habit did you have as a child that you kicked to the curb before becoming an adult? I still bite my nails and I still worry. I'm less apt to make myself sick a LOT, but I still sort of do. Eeep! Working on the nail thing.

5. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you while on the job? Um, maybe when they took pictures of me in my Batgirl costume?

New Class News

Jessica Spragueis doing another free class--this one is a week long class with printables that will help you use your computer to make some great cards! Registration started today and the class begins in two weeks--hope to see you there!

3 Things

This was taken from Rhona at Life in General. Check out her site, it's pretty cool!
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Three names I go by:
Nicole
Cole
Nicole K
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Three places I've lived:
Huntington Beach, CA
Kent, OH
Suburb of Akron, OH
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Three places I've worked:
TV/Radio Station
Wholesale Giftware Company
Waldenbooks
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Three things I love to watch:
Mad Men
People
Movies!
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Three places I have been:
Switzerland
France
The Grand Canyon
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Three things I love to eat:
Sour Pickles
Olives
Chocolate
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Three things I'm looking forward to this summer:
Reading
Writing the great American Novel
My Cross Country Road Trip

Five Question Friday

Five Crooked Halos is a blog I've recently been clued to, and she's got a really cool thing called five question friday. I've decided to toss my answers into the ring. Won't you?

1. What do you think makes a good friend, or friendship?

Honesty, trust and communication. These are traits that friends will have. These are things that I bring to the table, and that I hope others do as well. I'm not budging on this. I also like people I'm friends with to share interests with me, but also have others that I can learn about. It's important to me to learn about new things.

2. What is the last thing you bought & later regretted?

It was a book that I could get on the Nook... cheaper.

3. Have you ever had a prank played on you?

Yes, I'm sure I have. Nothing springs to mind at the moment, though.

4. What is your favorite theme park?

Disney or Universal. They both are cool for different reasons.

5. Have you ever seen someone else give birth?

I was present for my birth, but have no recollection of my mother havinf me oddly enough, LOL. I think I have seen something in a documentary or those health films they show in school, so sure, I guess I have seen someone else give birth, just not really in person.

Things in Progress Thursday

Thursdays are all going to be about what I'm doing. I've decided. Or, at least, I've decided this week.
Some major projects include:

• Destashing
• Father's day presents
• Birthday presents for a few friends
• Spring cleaning
• Reading Mt TBR and paring down my book collection further.
• Working on submissions for a really cool dt

Can you keep a secret? I did this and it 'might' be related to one of the above list...  ;p

Watch It Wednesday

Hopefully this is something that might prove to be a little more interesting as a feature...
I'm a big Netflix kinda girl. I don't watch a lot of tv (well, I'll catch things on occasion, but not really in front of the tv with the satellite dish much). What I do watch is Netflix.
I have the 3 at a time unlimited plan which is under $20 month. It's great, really great. I have no complaints.
So here's what I've been watching on Netflix as of late.

The Sarah Jane Adventures Season 1
This is an offshoot of Doctor Who, made for the younger audience. However, as I've finished all of the Doctor Who episodes (except for the current new season with the new doctor, because I'm not fond) and Torchwood series, this was next on the list. And I really like it. It's formulaic, but I love that it's getting the younger generation into 'Who'... And it even has Sarah Jane, who was a companion in the 70s, I think.

How I met your Mother Season 1
I've heard of this show. People kept telling me it was good, and I had an idea of what I thought the show was about, but it's been surprising. I'm amused and touched at the same time, it's a great show, and the writing is fresh and funny and it's got Jason Segel in it, who I totally adore anyway. LOL. Whoops, did I really type that? Yup, guess I did. To borrow from NPH's character, Barney, 'Suit Up!' (BTW, funny enough I used to believe in the power of the suit. Like, in college, I had tons of cut out pictures of men's suits, ranked according to acceptability. LOL)

The Big Bang Theory Season 1

This is just funny. Really funny. I love the nerdy jokes, I love the characters... Season 1 really surprised me, as I thought I wasn't going to like it as much. Onto season 2 at some point, I guess. Eeek, it's a never ending cycle!

Undeclared

I've been wanting to watch this for a long time. It was aired in 2001, and as much as I wanted to marry "Freaks and Geeks," I'd been reticent about trying this one, just in case it wasn't as good. But I don't know why I was worried, because it's AWESOME. Set in a college campus, it features some actors you may have seen before (like Jason Segel), including 2 dudes from Knocked up (which I haven't seen), the girl from Sleeping Beauty a Tale of Terror, that girl from Carnivale and that guy who's on Sons of Anarchy. Wow! They're all young, too.

Saturday Night Live Season 2

Yes, it's 1976. John Prine is playing, Steve Martin is hosting... Dick Cavett filled in for Elliot Gould. By all means I shouldn't know who all of these people are, but I do. I'm guessing it's because as a child I was treated like an adult. I used to be a HUGE fan of SNL. I've read some of the books, and even have the SNL Scene It game (which, BTW, is really for the huge fans of the show--I get schooled whenever I play). I wanted to make an effort to see every episode, but I'm thinking I may have to rethink that--as there are not enough hours in my life to get through all 30 plus seasons. I like the show, though, and I love seeing the evolution of the show.

Murder, She Wrote (various)

Yup, I'm a huge fan of the show, and even the books. I decided to start watching these (my Grandmama wants to actually buy the shows, but I'm thinking I can show her this and she'll be amused). I'm in season 6, and I've been watching them steadily before bed for a little over a month (thanks to the Wii and Netflix watch instantly). I love Universal Studios Hollywood, and I think it's fun to pick out where the different scenes have been shot, especially when you can see the Jaws lake in the background. 

So that's Watch it Wednesday, what have you been watching? Any particular tv shows???? What's on your wishlist? Any ideas as to what other shows to check out?

All About Me

Yep, I actually did a scrappy project, which was pretty cool.

Mel came up with a bloghop about BPS's class, All about Me with Stacey Julian.
You probably came to me from Journal of Curious Things.

My camera cord is MIA, so I had to make a video. Sorry about the quality, but it's quick and quick was more important to me at this point.





Your next stop is Havoc and Mayhem. Enjoy!

ABC Toys and Crafts Giveaway

ABC Toys and Crafts is giving away some awesome blog candy.
I've never tried the Martha Stewart punches, but I am excited to try these... Cross my fingers and hope I win.

Head on over to ABC Toys and Crafts and check it out! Sign up! Good luck!

Another Shimelle Challenge!

Shimelle has done the impossible:: get me to work on projects (which is really good practice for this coming week). Here's what I came up with for the 'Use 2 4x6 photo' challenge:


It's 2 pictures...me with both of my brothers on Easter. kraft cardstock. Reminisce pp, Cosmo Cricket Stickers (chipboard!) and a ribbon flower....

Yeah, I had fun!

Happiness Is:

Inspired by Shimelle, and also thanks to her layout, I've done a digital page with a Very Cherry kit I got from TwoPeas. It was the first time I've used a layered page to do this with, and I really liked the way it turned out.

Adding something else to the 'to do' list

I sort of zoned out throughout all of Shimelle's "something from nothing" class, so I'm going to give something else a try. So next week it'll be Ali Edwards' Week in the Life.
More details to follow.

Blog Candy Giveaway!

Wow! ABC Toys and Crafts is giving away a set of Copics. And you could WIN!
Copics are great markers, and I would LOVE to add to my collection.
Check out the details in my link above. Good luck and Happy Friday!

Five on Friday

Inspired by Lisa Dickinson, here's my five on Friday:

1. I am neither Long nor Lean, but this is the name of the Jeans I can wear at The Gap! Wow oh Wow! It feels good to be able to go into a store and not be embarrassed by the size you wear. And I love the fact that they don't cut anywhere, nor do are they inappropriately short or long. These things are lovely, and I'm just almost to the next smaller size--I think I've found a keeper, folks!

2. I have no idea where Debby is that she took this picture, but there are a lot of other ones just as nice. Very beautiful, and even a plantation house--cue Miss Scarlet's voice please.

3. I speak Melsh is reading a really cool looking copy of 'The Princess Bride' which I still have to finish. Do you know how many times I've watched that movie recently? No, you better not answer.

4. Woefully behind and slacking in the ML department for this. Have an idea, but I want to write other stuff. Eeek!

5. Okay, she's probably one of the main reasons I'm behind, other than the writer's block. Because I pretend to be her online. Yup, I'm a gamer (Geek confession #35)... I play Star Trek Online.

That's all I got, so that's what I'm running with!