"if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball"

^ name that movie... Dodgeball

first, I just want to say it's been one year today since I got jaw surgery. it's crazy to think that a year ago I was under for 12 hours, in the hospital for three days, and couldn't eat for 6 weeks. I've came so far healing in the past year. no more numbness, no more pain, my braces are off, I'm done with check-ups at the ortho. I'm very happy happy happy!! :)

a quick update on the Tribe... they're doing awesome! they're currently 18-14 and 3rd in the AL Central. my boys just swept the A's, making them on a four game winning streak. Reynolds is on fire, Swishy is right there with him. Raburn is still doing well when he plays. Cabrera got out of the funk he was in earlier and is doing better. they're looking real good offensively right now. I hope it continues once the All-Star break goes.. last year that's when the fell apart. keep on going boys!! windians!!

one:: momma made Skyline Chili for dinner the other night. 

two:: this semester is officially overrrr- bring on summatime!

three:: I hit 70 followers, and was inducted into the LEEIB Hall of Fame, yahoo!

four:: for mothers day we're eating at Danny Boy's. loove that place.

five:: I've continued to workout//eat healthier.. and I feel gooood!

The Pact by Jodi Picoult

Goodreads:: For eighteen years the Hartes and the Golds have lived next door to each other, sharing everything from Chinese food to chicken pox to carpool duty-- they've grown so close it seems they have always been a part of each other's lives. Parents and children alike have been best friends, so it's no surprise that in high school Chris and Emily's friendship blossoms into something more. They've been soul mates since they were born. So when midnight calls from the hospital come in, no one is ready for the appalling truth: Emily is dead at seventeen from a gunshot wound to the head. There's a single unspent bullet in the gun that Chris took from his father's cabinet-- a bullet that Chris tells police he intended for himself. But a local detective has doubts about the suicide pact that Chris has described. 

thoughts:: I heard many good things about this book. however, I wasn't a huge fan. I may be the only person in the world, but I just didn't think it was great. it was very predictable. the twist at the end, saw that coming from a mile away. and the whole book was just depressing.

currently reading:: Delirium by Lauren Oliver (and I'm loooving it so far)

Happy Friday!! have any big plans for Mother's Day?

"hereos are remembered but legends never die, follow your heart kid"

^ name that movie... The Sandlot.
 

Dear Ortho, I know I told you yesterday when I was leaving that I appreciate everything you've done. but I lied. because of you I had to have braces for 8.5 years and jaw surgery and other painful things. the truth is, I couldn't be more ecstatic to not ever have to go back there.. see ya never!!

Dear Dove Dry Shampoo, you are my new best friend. where have you been all my life?! I love you oh so much. and I think we're going to be great friends for the rest of my life. you da bomb!

Dear Rain, go away. I know my bff (Luke Bryan) says that 'rain is a good thing' but right now I just want sunshine. you better not even think of being around for the Tribe game next Thursday. I mean it!

Dear Luke Bryan, congrats on Entertainer of the Year! I voted for you.. just so ya know. your acceptance speech only made me like you more. you're such a nice guy, thanks for that.. don't ever change! and to both you and Blake Shelton, please please please host again. you guys are hilarious together!

Dear Duck Dynasty Crew, thanks for being so entertaining. it makes me happy happy happy.

Dear The Office, why must you end? why can't you last forever? I wish this wasn't the final season. it's so funny, I'm certainly going to miss it.

Dear Hulu, why does Hulu Plus exist? I'm cheap and I'm broke. I refuse to pay for you. but of course the one show I want to use you for is only available with Hulu Plus. I hate you for this. thank God for Netflix//local library, so I can catch up on Psych.

Safe Haven

goodreads:: When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family. But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her . . . a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo’s empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards . . . and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven. 

thoughts:: Overall a good book. in this case, I liked the movie more though.. might have had something to do with Josh Duhamel. but still a good book. different from the typical Nicholas Sparks' books, in my opinion. 

fry-day.

I haven't done one-a these in a while...

one:: Safe Haven is a fantastic movie. go see it. 

two:: festivities. such as, Fat Tuesday, Lent, Valentine's Day.

three:: momma and dad gave me a hundo for Valentine's Day.. that's $100. I love my parents.

four:: Spring Training started.. which means spring, and baseball, are right around the corner.

five:: I've been working out and eating healthier. I even ordered a salad at dinner last night. a freaking salad people! 

Kiss Me by Jillian Dodd

goodreads:: I've always written scripts for my perfect life. But no way could I have ever scripted this. My life is so far from perfect, it’s not even funny. All because of a stalker. I’m at a boarding school where I have to lie about who I am. I can’t see my family. I’m tutoring a Hottie God that tortures me with his smile. The most popular girl already hates me. But there’s this boy. This hot, sweet, sexy boy. So I’m going to stop trying to script my life and just live it. Because who knows how long I have left.

me:: very good. just as good as the first book, Stalk Me. quick easy read. the characters drag you in and you won't want to stop reading. I really enjoyed it.

Flicker by Melanie Hooyenga

goodreads:: Biz is a perfectly normal teenager except for one minor detail: she uses sunlight to jump back to yesterday. She takes advantage of flickering by retaking Trig tests, fixing fights with her boyfriend (or reliving the making up), and repeating pretty much anything that could be done better. Trouble is, flickering makes her head explode from the inside. Or feel like it anyway. No one knows about her freakish ability and she’s content to keep it that way. Guys don’t stick around because she refuses to let them in, but all that changes when Cameron, her best friend, starts looking oh-so-yummy. Suddenly she’s noticing his biceps, his smile, and the cute way his eyes crinkle when he—gah! This is her friend! But the butterflies come to a screeching halt when little girls start disappearing, then take a nosedive when the police link the kidnappings to Cameron’s sister, who vanished years earlier. As the police grasp for clues, Biz photographs a strange man lurking in the shadows and realizes that her flickering can help more than just herself.

me:: I read this book by chance.. and I'm glad I read it. I thought it was great, although somewhat predictable, the ending was awesome. again, another quick easy read. first one in a series.

Happy Friday!!

life is good

 

insert funny title here

I want to be real. I want this blog to reflect who I am whether people like it or not. so from here on out my word choice will be a tad different. in real life I don't really swear that much unless I'm drunk.. but in my mind I swear all the time, I just don't speak it. usually as I'm typing I think swear words in my mind but I left them out to be considerate. but right now I don't give a damn. if I think it, it's coming out. 

story time tommy::
stressed is desserts spelled backwards.
good thing I ate a shit-ton of candy earlier.. cause otherwise I'd explode.
my friends got me a bunch of candy when I got my braces off it's been a week bee-tea-dubs (that's my way of saying by the way) anyways like I already say I ate way too much of it today. I couldn't help myself, it was so good. but. I'm glad I did.
I just had to do an online quiz, so I'm totally acing it and complete the whole damn thing thirty minutes and hit submit, and boom. nothing but a stupid effen message that says you've been logged out and our stupid effen website cannot complete the submission. so I panic. re-sign-in. and go look to see if it somehow went through. it didn't. awesome. sweet. love it. luckily, we get to take the quiz twice so I still had another opportunity to do it. but of course the questions aren't the same, and now I'm pissed at the stupid effen website. and terrified it's going to happen again. I re-take the quiz. hit submit. it goes through. thank the Lord. or all my candy would be gone.
moral of the story, candy solves everything. right, Randy?

That Wedding

 Goodreads says::

The gorgeous engagement ring on my finger mimics my happiness. I feel so sparkly, glittery, and full of promise, because I absolutely know he's that boy. The boy I want to marry. My prince. My happily ever after. But then our pastor starts asking lots of questions. His parents say I haven’t dealt with my past. I have horrible wedding disaster dreams. I can’t find the perfect dress. I have to manipulate him to get my way. An old boyfriend asks me to run away with him. My best friend says I'm going to ruin everything. And forever starts to sound like a really long time. Which totally freaks me out and makes me question everything I know. Should best friends get married? Will my past affect our relationship? Are my horrible dreams a warning? Will I ever find a dress? Could his sexiness be clouding my judgment? Am I going to ruin everything? Or is it just a case of cold feet? And then I have to decide. Am I willing to give up on true love forever, or am I going to listen to my heart and marry him?

I say::

eh. I liked That Boy way more. this was actually very sexual. way more than anyone would have ever guessed or imagined or thought. I found that odd. it dragged on in the middle, I actually stopped reading it for a few weeks then figured I might as well finish it. so I did. the ending was good. the rest of it, eh. quick read though. I give it a B-.

1. If you were going to be stuck on a deserted island, which 5 books, movies, people, and foods would you take along?

I would bring my family. books:: PS, I Love You ; The Hunger Games Trilogy ; and a few I haven't read yet but want to read like Safe Haven ; The Lucky One ; and something Carol//Mary Higgins Clark. movies:: The Sandlot, Remember the Titans, The Proposal, The 'Burbs, and either Just Friends or Source Code. food:: hamburgers, chicken nuggets, skyline chili, ice cream, and hot sauce.

2. What is your thought on year round school?

in the words of Dane Cook, "fuck that, I quit."

3. What is your most embarrassing potty story?

hmm, I have two. that aren't really embarrassing but definitely funny. 1) peeing in the woods at a concert with Brian's ex-girlfriend  and these guys started walking over and saying retarded things so I yelled at them. 2) I was at a house party of a friend's friend and the only bathroom had a door to the garage and a door to the house neither of them locked. so my two friends and I had to barricade the doors when someone had to pee.

4. What's the temperature where you are?

in my room it's a solid 68 degrees, thank you heater. outside it's 32 and dropping fast according to my phone.

5. Are you a winter/spring/fall/summer person?

fall and summer. I love how fun the summer is.. bonfires, concerts, etc. but it's so damn hot. and then I love the fall weather, football, leaves changing color, etc. but that leads to winter.


life is good

 

"we're coming in too hot"

^ name that show.... (Prep & Landing) -a cartoon on 25 Days of Christmas.

Popped by Carol Higgins Clark

what Goodreads says::

L.A.-based private detective Regan Reilly heads to Las Vegas to help out her old school chum Danny Madley. Danny is producing a reality TV show featuring three married couples who have all suffered the proverbial "Seven Year Itch," but are now vying for a chance to renew their vows in a wedding-cake-shaped hot air balloon -- and win one million dollars! But Danny has received an anonymous letter warning him to halt production, and "accidents" start happening on the set. It's up to Regan to find out what's lurking behind the scenes....After all, the show must go on!  Popped takes us from the kitschy glamour of the Las Vegas casinos and run-down hotels off the Strip to the world-famous Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta -- a funny, fast-paced romp!

what I say::

a very quick, but good read. I enjoy most of Carol and Mary's books.. and this one was no different. my grandma lent it to me to read, and finally got around to it. the characters were good, the story line was good.. although kinda predictable if you ask me.. but overall good. 3.5/5

one:: my birthday! which was awesome.
two:: the Cavs game, with some of my closest friends
three:: dinner at Danny Boys with the fam
four:: Thanksgiving and Black Friday and countdown to 25 Days of Christmas
five:: going down to OU this weekend for more birthday festivities

1. "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is..." singing loud for all to hear! duh. or smiling, smiling's my favorite. as long as you don't act like a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins.

2. The holiday seasons is marvelous!! I lovelovelove Christmas, and everything about it.

3. When it comes to holiday decorating my family goes all out. giant, fresh cut, Christmas tree. lights. decor. stockings. the whole shebang.

4. The thing I look forward to most about the holidays is all the Christmas movies, the Christmas music, just the overall spirit of Christmas.  

5. My favorite holiday tradition is spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my family, and the shennanigans that occur at both festivities. 

6. This year my Christmas plans include going to my Grandma's house on Christmas Day. and exchanging presents. and eating spaghetti. and laughing at eachother. and playing jokes on my Uncle. 

7. My favorite holiday food is well, if you know me you know I don't like spaghetti sauce. but my grandma lets me go first before she mixes in the pasta with the sauce. so although it's not really real spag I do look forward to it. and I also look forward to the pizza/wings/chicken nuggets we eat on Christmas Eve.

 

life is good

"nobody makes me bleed my own blood, nobody!"

name that movie... (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story) -hilarious movie, by the way.

Dear Mom, It's been fun having the house to ourselves this past week, sadly it will be coming to an end this weekend.. lets live up the next few days while we can.

Dear Buckeyes and Browns, This is your bye week. Use it wisely, Bucks you gotta be ready for Wisconsin on the 17th. and Browns you could potentially beat the Cowboys, don't let me down boys.

Dear Uncle Rod, College basketball starts today. Now I know that March is still months away but I suggest you prepare yourself for our NCAA March Madness bracket bet. I'm looking to go 2-0, back to back champs.

Dear Siri, Now that my Mom has the iPhone 5 I'm sorry I keep asking you stupid questions to see what your response is. I promise not to do it that often anymore.

Dear Mo, I'm so excited for Black Friday! We always have a lot of laughs and this year won't be any different. Let's do it up!

For One More Day by Mitch Albom

 Here's what Goodreads says::

For One More Day is the story of a mother and a son, and a relationship that covers a lifetime and beyond. It explores the question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one? As a child, Charley "Chick" Benetto was told by his father, "You can be a mama's boy or a daddy's boy, but you can't be both." So he chooses his father, only to see the man disappear when Charley is on the verge of adolescence. Decades later, Charley is a broken man. His life has been crumbled by alcohol and regret. He loses his job. He leaves his family. He hits bottom after discovering his only daughter has shut him out of her wedding. And he decides to take his own life.

Here's what I say::
Pretty decent book, really quick read. Not a typical book I'd pick up and read, but my Aunt had owned it and when she passed I figured why not read it.. although that was 2.5 years ago, I finally read it. and it wasn't the best book I've read but I'm definitely glad I did. I give it 3.5/5. give it a shot, if ya want.

1:: Exercised... my right to vote. and no more annoying political ads, yahoo!

2:: Buckeyes moved to 10-0! and my Hilltoppers won their first playoff game, they play tonight for round two of playoffs.. Go Toppers!

3:: I've been doing really well with my 5forFive goals.

4:: I have most of my Christmas gifts planned out, I just need a few more ideas.. and I'm getting super excited//ready for Black Friday.

5:: one week closer to my Birthday (November 28).

Here's just some funny things my family has said recently, enjoy...

Brian: "I'm going to name my son 'Buck' and my daughter 'Doe'"

Brian: "Shoot their achilles and tell them to run a mile"

Gram: "I would have brought Brandy and we would have drank it all"

Gram: "What's the difference, it's 5 o'clock somewhere"

Mom: "How to win a guy in 30 days? What is it?" ;; Me: "It's how to lose a guy in 10 days"

HAPPY FRIDAY!

life is good

"You go Glen Coco!"

^ name that movie... (Mean Girls).

Now for some of my fav link-ups...

1. Where do you hide junk when people come over?
     In my room. No one really ever goes in my room besides me.

2. Do political ads help you decide who you are going to vote for?
     Nope. Not at all, I think they're annoying.

3. What's your favorite holiday party to host?
     I don't really host any parties myself, considering I still live at home. But if I had to choose I'd say Christmas, or like a 4th of July cookout.

4. You go to an island with your husband and can only take one personal item, what is it?
     Well I don't have a husband but I would definitely take my phone. I love my phone.

5. If you found out your spouse was a Dexter style serial killer (only kills people to save others) would you rat?
    I wouldn't rat, but I'd probably.. definitely.. leave him. That's weird.

If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern

Here's what Goodreads says::
In this charming novel, internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern shows that sometimes not seeing is believing Readers and critics alike adore Cecelia Ahern for her lighthearted yet insightful stories about modern women and their often unusual situations. In If You Could See Me Now, she takes that theme a step further, offering us a heroine who is entirely believable, and the new man in her life who is, well, slightly less so. Elizabeth Egan's life runs on order: Both her home and her emotions are arranged just so, with little room for spontaneity. It's how she counteracts the chaos of her family -- an alcoholic mother who left when she was young, an emotionally distant father, and a free-spirited sister, who seems to be following in their mother's footsteps, leaving her own six-yearold son, Luke, in Elizabeth's care. When Ivan, Luke's mysterious new grown-up friend, enters the picture, Elizabeth doesnt know quite what to make of him. With his penchant for adventure and colorful take on things large and small, Ivan opens Elizabeth's eyes to a whole new way of living. But is it for real? Is Ivan for real?

Here's what I say::

Pretty good book. Definitely a different idea. I liked it, and I'm glad I read it. Makes you think out-of-the-box. I love the idea of an imaginary friend and the lessons they teach everyone. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

1.  One thing I plan on doing to relax this weekend is   relax all night tonight, so I'm ready for our tournament tomorrow, then relax again all day Sunday watching the Browns game.

2.  A big pet peeve of mine is  people who drive under the speed limit. people who don't hold doors open for others. people who don't say thank you.

3.  I am really loving  my volleyball girls, my Ohio State Buckeyes, AMC's Fear Fest, that I'm getting my haircut today.

4. The rain is   nice to fall asleep to, but not nice to have to walk in without an umbrella.

5. My favorite girly indulgence is  reality TV.

6. A song I always get stuck in my head is   any song I just listened to, or various theme songs to TV shows.
7.  The best cure for stress is  "a good laugh and a long sleep can cure anything", or a good movie, that's always good too.

life is good

"Watch the sunrise at least once a day."

^ name that show.... (Modern Family) 
It's Friday! (but I'm sure you didn't need me to tell you that.)

1:: My 7th graders won both of their games this week! They played awesome, I'm so proud of them. Our record is now 8-4.

2:: Today I'm spending time with Erin and picking up the CLE Cavs tickets I won.

3:: Tomorrow my family and the Lears are attending the Willoughby Ghost Walk. I'm excited for the spooky ghost tales, and of course spending time with the fam.

4:: It's NEOEA Day. Which means no school for the children, which means I don't even have practice today, which means I have the whole day to myself.

5:: Randy&Melissa visited and showed us their Hawaii pictures, and gave us all really awesome souvenirs!

6 (honorable mention):: Randy and his friend Mike got lost in the woods after hunting last night. It made me laugh cause my mom was actually starting to get worried, but I knew they'd make it out sooner or later.

1.  My favorite flower is   I have no idea, not roses though .

2.  You should never talk about   boring stuff like politics, or anything extended about the weather.

3.  My favorite discovery as of late is   Gilmore Girls re-runs on ABCFamily.

4. This fall you will probably find me wearing    jeans and a tshirt/hoodie/northface.

5. I wish I were  completely fine, but I still have a little congestion.

6. My favorite TV show currently is   Modern Family, The Office, Parks&Rec, Survivor.

7.  This weekend I want to  see the Buckeyes get another W, and see the Browns win their first game.

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

Here's what goodreads says:

Something Borrowed tells the story of Rachel, a young attorney living and working in Manhattan. Rachel has always been the consummate good girl---until her thirtieth birthday, when her best friend, Darcy, throws her a party. That night, after too many drinks, Rachel ends up in bed with Darcy's fiancé. Although she wakes up determined to put the one-night fling behind her, Rachel is horrified to discover that she has genuine feelings for the one guy she should run from. As the September wedding date nears, Rachel knows she has to make a choice. In doing so, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk all to win true happiness. Something Borrowed is a phenomenal debut novel that will have you laughing, crying, and calling your best friend.

Here's what I think::

Good book, but I actually like the movie better for this one. I loved the movie, but the book was just a B- for me. Nothing real special. I think it's still worth reading, but I also recommend watching the movie.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

FRIDAY!

First off, I'd like to say that my 7th graders won their game last night, making their record 2-1 -yahoo! :)
They played awesome. However, the opposing teams coach was downright insane. For a second I had to make sure it was still a middle school match, seeing as they were taking it as if it was the state championship game or the Olympics. Crazyness, it's middle school, just let the girls have fun.

Anyways...

1.  My favorite grade in school was    all of high school was fun. Actually I enjoyed every grade. I guess Senior year was the easiest class wise, so maybe that.

2.  My favorite teacher was  I had a bunch of great teachers. Mr Hewitt -high school history cause he knew my family and the class was easy; Mr Hanson -5th grade cause he was funny; honorable mentions: Miss B -3rd grade, and Mrs McCandless -4th grade.

3.  The highest level of education I have completed is   some college, still working on a degree.
4. School lunches for me were usually    I bought lunch pretty much daily up until high school, then I started packing. But lunch itself was always fun.

5. The amount of money you'd have to pay me to go back to high school would be  if someone wanted to pay me, I'd take it. But I like were I've gone, and who I've become, but I really had a great high school experience.

6. A few things that will always remind me of going back to school are:  August, school supplies, new clothes, sports (football/volleyball).
7.  The first day of school was always   exciting! However also dreadful with those early mornings. 

1. What is your favorite fall family tradition?

         There's a few things... going trick-r-treating in my old neighborhood; going to Friday night football games; playing an annual Turkey Bowl game on Thanksgiving; or Black Friday shopping with my cousin.

2. If money weren't an issue, how many kids would you have?

       No more than three, please.

3. If you were to get a tattoo, what would it be and where would you put it?

       I do have a tattoo, I have two actually. My first one is on my right ankle, it's a shamrock with the word Slainte arched over it (which means cheers to good health in Gaelic), the second one I got is on my left shoulder blade and it says life is good with a heart after it (in memory of my Aunt and in honor of my Grandma.. my grandma drew the heart on one of my birthday cards)

4. What condiment is a must in your house?

        Hot sauce, BBQ sauce, ketchup. We always have those three. The hot sauce and the BBQ sauce we always have about 5-10 different kinds of. (right now I can think of 7 BBQs off the top of my head, and at least 11 hot sauces)

5. How did your spouse/fiance propose?

     I do not have a spouse or a fiance.

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Today I'm talking about the book Stalk Me by Jillian Dodd, it's part of the Keatyn Chronicles.

 Here's what Goodreads says::

Gossip girl meets Hollywood in this new series by That Boy author, Jillian Dodd. 

Keatyn has everything she ever dreamed of. Her life is following the script she wrote for the perfect high school experience. She’s popular, goes to the best parties, dates the hottest guy, and sits at the most coveted lunch table. She’s just not sure she wants it anymore. Because really, things aren’t all that perfect. Her best friend is threatening to tell everyone her perfect relationship is a scam. Her perfect boyfriend gets drunk at every party they go to. It’s exhausting always trying to look and act perfect. And deep down, she isn’t sure if she has any true friends. 
 To add to the drama, her movie star mom’s long-time fan has turned stalker. An older man is flirting with her and telling her they should make a movie together. And she’s crushing on an adorable surfer. Dating a guy like him would mean committing social suicide.
 So she writes a new script. One where all the pieces of her life will come together in perfect harmony. But little does she know, there’s someone who will do anything to make sure that doesn’t happen. 

Here's what I say:: 

One of my favorite books. Quick and easy. Page turner. I couldn't put it down. I definitely recommend it. I rate it an A.   

Happy Friday!

life is good  

"the weekend's here"

To be perfectly honest, I didn't have the best week. So my top five are little weak, but they're here none-the-less.

1:: I got new shoes! For the past seven years (and most of my life) I've worn Nike shoes, this time I got Under Armour, and I love them!

2:: My 7th grade volleyball team won their game yesterday! Our record is now 1-1.

3:: I worked a lot this week.... moneyyy!

4:: My cousin Mo, her kids Tallon and Corbin, and her mom came to my game on Tuesday. They made two posters and brought me M&Ms. I love my family.

5:: With the passing of my kitty cat, Boots, everyone has been so nice and caring. I am one blessed individual. Rest In Peace Bootsie <3

1. What do you enjoy doing the most with your spouse?

    I don't have a spouse.

2. How do you eat your taco? From the top or from the side?

    From the side.

3. Have you ever shut off the basement light and ran like a fool because you knew someone was down there and would get you?

    Because I "knew" someone was down there - no. No one was ever in my basement trying to get me. Because I "thought" someone was trying to get me - yes, when I was younger but only a few times. I don't get scared easily.

4. If you could change one thing about you what would it be and why?

    Just one? Braces, off. For the obvious reason of why would anyone want braces. Otherwise, I'd say perfect 20/20 vision -no contacts. But thats it really.

5. What age do you think is appropriate to have the "bird and the bees" talk with your children?

    No idea. Just let it happen when it happens I guess. We're not the kinda family that sits down and discusses things like in movies/TV. And I'm sure it'll be the same for my children one day.

1.  Over this labor day weekend I will be    working, and enjoying the Geauga County Fair. And if Isaac allows I'll be sitting poolside with a cold drink in my hand.

2.  With the political debates going on right now, my thoughts are  can it be November yet? I'm sick and tired of the ads.
3.  Today    I'm relaxing until work tonight.

4. The best thing I've cooked recently was    I don't cook, my mommmy does.

5. The last thing I bought was  a dress, shockingly enough, for my cousins wedding.

6. The best movie I saw this summer was  this summer, I guess I'd say... Hunger Games or 21 Jump Street, both were great. -I don't tend to go to the theater to see movies, too expensive.
7.  The best book I read this summer was   That Boy by Jillian Dodd. (see book club Friday, below)

For this Book Club Friday I'm talking about That Boy, by Jillian Dodd.

Here's what Good Reads says::  

You know, being friends with two cute boys does have its benefits. 

There's Danny. Danny is a golden boy in every way. He has dreamy blue eyes and blonde hair that always looks perfect, even when it’s windblown or been stuck under a football helmet. He’s the boy every girl crushes on. The boy I get into trouble with, the boy I fight with, the hot quarterback no girl can resist, not even me. Being with Danny is like being on an adventure. He has a bright, contagious smile and abs to die for. He’s pretty much irresistible.

Equally crush worthy is Phillip. Adorable, sweet Phillip, who I have known since birth.  Phillip has dark hair, a perfect smile, brown eyes, and the sexiest voice I have ever heard. He’s the boy I talk to every night before I go to sleep. The boy who rescues me, the boy who can read my mind, the boy who is always there for me, the boy who tries to keep me out of trouble, the boy who irritatingly keeps getting hotter, and whose strong arms always seem to find their way around me.  And when he gives me that grin, I can never say no.

One boy will give me my very first kiss. One boy will teach me to make out. One boy will take me to prom. And finally, one boy will ask me to marry him. They will both be my best friends. But only one of them will be the boy I fall in love with. Only one of them is That Boy.

Here's what I say::

It's a quick and easy read, but it's good! It will suck you in, and best of all? It's a series! Followed by That Wedding, and soon-to-be-published That Baby. One of my favorite books, ever. I'm not sure if it is because I can kinda relate in a weird way, or because it's just that good. I love how it was written, like it was Jayden's diary or something. Brilliant! I highly recommend it.

Happy Friday!
life is good

I'm loving..

Happy Wednesday!

Anyone catch the MLB All-Star game last night? My AL boys got slaughtered. Well, I guess only two Cleveland Indians made the team anyways. There's always next year, right?

Anyways, what I'm loving Wednesday..

I'M LOVING...

...that I have the BEST dad ever! He always gets me Tribe memorabilia. Officially added a Grady Sizemore autographed baseball, a Sandy Alomar Jr bobble head, an Asdrubal Cabrera bobble head, a Carlos Santana jersey, and a Justin Masterson jersey!

Go Indians!

 ...that the Toby Keith concert is on Friday!! yahoo! This will be my second time seeing Toby in concert, and he's with Brantley Gilbert -which just adds to the awesomeness.

...that I'm back at work, making moneyyy!

...my friends and family, as always.

...that I got some new followers recently! Check 'em out!

...these hilarious e-cards:

...this:

...the Hunger Games trilogy. I just finished reading Catching Fire. And, it was awesome! I didn't have high hopes for the series, but thought the Hunger Games was great, and really enjoyed the second one as well. Now I just have to read Mockingjay.

...my life right now!

...that Big Brother starts tomorrow!

life is good :)

My Life...

First, I saw Magic Mike last night. I went for Channing Tatum, but left thinking it was a pretty good movie. I mean the attractive men definitely helped but overall it was decent. The main girl though, Channing's love interest, kinda did a bad job acting wise. At least I thought so. And Matthew  McConaughey was just weird -sorry, not a fan of his. He's old, and I don't like his hair, and don't find him attractive at all. Anyways, I went with my friend Erin, and the theater was PACKED.. there was even some guys -weird. I mean, whatever floats your boat I guess, but still weird.

yepp, only $5 on Monday's!

Second, I just finished reading A Stranger is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark. It was okay I guess. It started off a little slow for me, but the last few chapters were really good. Well, the last half of the book was good. This is the description on goodreads::

Ronald Thompson knows he never killed Nina Peterson... yet in two days the state of Connecticut will take his life, having found him guilty via due process of law. But Thompson's death will not stop the pain and anger of Nina's husband, Steve. Thompson's death will not still the fears of Nna's six-year-old son, Neil, witness to his mother's brutal slaying. Not even the love and friendship of Sharon Martin, a journalist who is slowly becoming a part of their world, will ever erase their bitter memories. Only time, perhaps, will heal their wounds. But in the shadows a stranger waits, a cunning psychopath who has killed before, who has unfinished business at the Peterson home...

After finishing that book I started reading Catching Fire, the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy. Let's hope it's as good as the first.


Thirdly, I tried out a P90X workout today. I did the CardioX and AbRipperX DVD's. It was a pretty good workout. The cardio one started out slow with yoga moves, but the last 20minutes or so it really got intense. Then I decided to do the Abs one afterwards just to kick it up a notch. I definitely felt that one. Anyways, if you're looking for a good workout I recommend CardioX. The instructor guy will make you laugh, too. He's so intense/funny/odd. I was quite amused which took my mind off the actual workout. 

life is good