Pay it forward..........

Gwen, from "After the Dress" posted this neat idea/fun game that she saw on another site. I was one of the first three commenters on her "Pay it Forward" post and so she is going to send me something during the next 365 days. (some wonderful, handmade "crafty something wonderful something".

In exchange, I agreed to pay it forward by posting the same offer on my
blog. So, I will send out a something handmade and crafty to the first three commenters on this post, sometime within the next year. If you want to play along, you need to be willing to make the same offer on your blog.

Like Gwen, I don't have any ideas what type of something I'll make, so I'm open to hints and suggestions - especially from the first three commenters! ;)

What type of Nerd are you?

What Be Your Nerd Type? Your Result: Literature Nerd Does sitting by a nice cozy fire, with a cup of hot tea/chocolate, and a book you can read for hours even when your eyes grow red and dry and you look sort of scary sitting there with your insomniac appearance? Then you fit this category perfectly! You love the power of the written word and it's eloquence; and you may like to read/write poetry or novels. You contribute to the smart people of today's society, however you can probably be overly-critical of works. It's okay. I understand.
Social Nerd
Drama Nerd
Gamer/Computer Nerd
Artistic Nerd
Anime Nerd
Science/Math Nerd
Musician
What Be Your Nerd Type? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Battle Hymn of the Republic performed by H.S children.

A friend forwarded the link to me.

BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC

Listen to a group of high school kids singing "Battle Hymn of the Republic". At the conclusion, listen to the high notes on the trumpet, played by a high school kid! One of the fathers recorded it, added some graphic enhancements to the recording, andposted it on the web. The song, of course, is the "Battle Hymn Of TheRepublic." Be prepared - it could send a few shivers up your spine. Put on your speakers, double-click on the icon below, and enjoy.....

http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/index.htm

Kim has this meme on her blog and said she'd like to hear from anyone willing to share, so I though I'd share. You know Kim, this was thought provoking...

7 Things I'd like to do before I die...

1. Visit England, Scotland, Italy & Paris
2. Learn Italian and French
3. Kiss the Blarney Stone
4. Get my Degree in Business Management
5. Dance in the moonlight, wearing a ballgown, to a special song
6. Take a ride in a fighter jet
7. Buy a house or condo in Italy

7 Things I Can Do...

1. Act like a lady and make my grandmother proud
2. Accept people for who they are
3. Swear with the best of them (not proud of this one)
4. Drive a standard shift car
5. Put off until tomorrow things I should be doing today ;o)
6. Find the humor in most situations
7. Sew

7 Things I Can't Do... (Gosh! Where do I start??)
1. Sing
2. Have tolerance for people who are rude
3. Camp without a warm shower, flush toilet and most important, a plug in the
bathroom for my haidryer. ;o)
4. Ice or Roller Skate
5. Ballroom Dance
6. Figure out technical equipment (computer, cellphone, wires & cables)
7. Stop loving those I care about

7 Things That Attracted Me to My Hubby…
1. His kindness
2. His happy and positive outlook on life
3. The way he supports and tolerates me, no matter what
4. His faith in God
5. His respect for all people
6. His love of animals
7. His political views

7 Things I Say Most Often
1. I love you
2. No way.....
3. How was your day?
4. Can you believe.......?
5. Awesome!
6. What the heck????!!!
7. You're the best!

7 Celebrity Crushes....
1. Sean Connery (in every movie he's made)
2. Brad Pitt (just because....)
3. Richard Gere (Pretty Woman)
4. Burt Reynolds (Smokey & The Bandit)
6. Robert Redford (Indecent Proposal)
7. Tom Cruise (Top Gun)

Anyone who would like to play along is welcome. Leave me a message and I'll check your blog for your answers.

I am an Audrey!

I found this quiz on Bonnie's site and had to take it. ;o)

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are an Audrey!

You are an Audrey -- "I am at peace"

Audreys are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.

How to Get Along with Me

• * If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure


• * I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advantage of this


• * Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit


• * Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally


• * Ask me questions to help me get clear


• * Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery


• * Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings


• * I like a good discussion but not a confrontation


• * Let me know you like what I've done or said


• * Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life

What I Like About Being an Audrey

• * being nonjudgmental and accepting


• * caring for and being concerned about others
• * being able to relax and have a good time


• * knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around


• * my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator


• * my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now


• * being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe

What's Hard About Being an Audrey

• * being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive


• * being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline


• * being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally


• * being confused about what I really want


• * caring too much about what others will think of me


• * not being listened to or taken seriously

Audreys as Children Often

• * feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant


• * tune out a lot, especially when others argue


• * are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves

Audreys as Parents

• * are supportive, kind, and warm


• * are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective

Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at

Thank you!!!

Thank you Kim, Gwen, Alexandra, Paco, Claire S & Vicki for your kind words. I did get into a few blogs, finally, yesterday. I miss reading daily, but will keep up the best I can. Kim tagged me for a meme, which I will get to soon!



I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. I miss you guys!

I've been MIA!

I'm sure I am now alone in the blogging world since I have basically posted nothing for the past few months, and prior to that there was no sewing going on here. I've been so busy with school and work that I haven't even had time to visit the blogs I normally enjoy reading. We won't even discuss the state of my sewingroom and how nothing is happening there at all!

I anyone has actually noticed I have been missing, you'll find me in front of my computer writing papers and fighting "writer's block". ;o)