The inspiration for "Trelaina", a character from the 70's/80's anime show, Starblazers.
Josh (smart and sexy)
My Nathan....
Me from the 2nd annual Lori Foster event
As you can see I'm not very photogenic or camera-friendly, but here's one that is halfway decent I thought I'd share. I'm holding the basket I made for the raffle drawing. It's so much fun to put these together. One of my favorite things about the event.
Next up, questions. You know I love my questions, and so I'll only ask four of them. And instead of asking about myself, which is rather predictable, I'll ask them about you, so that way it's not just a copy and paste post.
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
Contest rules: Contest will end @ noon CST on Sunday, January 3, 2010 and will be announced within 24 hours. All questions must be answered to qualify. Contest is open to all, as long as they can receive mail (or the equivalent gift - not sure about purchasing international giftcards but I'll figure something out). Please do not leave your email address in your post. Winners are responsible for contacting me.
So happy anniversary to me! Thank you ALL for being a part of my little place on earth. I've met so many new people over these past 4 years. Some have moved on (I miss Mailyn!), others are still around. Each one has been a blessing :) And I especially want to thank the amazing bookpimps out there (you know who you are!) for being me some of the best book suggestions I could ask for. Love you guys, srsly. Hope to know you for at least another 4 years.
Good luck & Happy New Year!!!!
Labels: happy anniversary
posted by Stacy~ at 12/30/2009 06:19:00 AM
Hurray! Happy Blogiversary, Stacy! I've treasured our friendship and look forward to every new post from you, even if I don't comment on each one.
byOooh! Questions, and prezzies! Wow!
Here are my answers:
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
Well, I pimp The Hangover to everyone, I know you didn't love it. But I also recommend Star Trek to everyone.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Favorite song? Alright by Darius Rucker. It makes me happy every single time I hear it. But I also love Toes by the Zac Brown Band.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
Silly question. Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas. But I also loved Nalini Singh's new books and Julie James new book.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
My favorite addiction is Facebook. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Congrats Stacy! I wish you a 1.000 more :)
byA little about me:
1. First question is an easy one: New Moon - I loved it!!!
2. Current favorite song: Broken Strings by J. Morrison and Nelly Furtado
3. One of my favorite books of 2009: Born of Ice by S. Kenyon
4. Favorite addiction: besides chocholate - my new laptop :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Congratulations on your four years of blogging and your 1000th post!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
Erm...I think I've only seen two films this year, both on DVD, and I wouldn't recommend either of them! ('The Dark Knight' and 'Quantum of Solace'.)
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
The song which my iPod lists as my currently most played is 'Rusted from the Rain' by Billy Talent.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
One of my faves was 'Practice Makes Perfect' by Julie James.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
In addition to my book addiction, I'm also a board game geek!
Congrats on 1,000 posts. Quite an accomplishment. Here are my answers.
by1. I don't go to see movies but I'd highly recommend The Enchanted Cottage with Robert Young and Dorothy McGuire which was just on TCM. I love this movie.
2. Meet Me Halfway - Black Eyed Peas. I love the lyrics, the sound, it makes me happy.
3. The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen. Also loved her Garden Spells. Also loved Nora Roberts Wedding series and her J.D. Robb books.
4. Favorite Addiciton - Zynga games, Farmville, Zoo, and Twitter, following all my authors, like you!
Here's to another 1000 posts. Happy New Year!
Happy Anniversary to you, Stacy!
by1. I really enjoyed Made of Honor.
2. Heroes by David Bowie
3. Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran
4. That would have to be the internet
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
byNew Moon
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Uprising
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
According to Jane. Marilyn Brant
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
I love Twitter
Congratulations on 1,000 posts!
Margay
Happy Blogiversary! :D
byHere is to 4 more years.
And hquestions
1. Hm, last year...nothing has really got to me this year, but Inglorious Basterds was pretty cool
2. I am not listening to radio any more and I am so lost, but I am pretty obsessed with The Voice by Celtic Woman
3. *Going over to Goodreads to ponder*
hard choice but I am going with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins cos it hit me over the head and I was amazed how good YA can be.
4. I am sad to say it is Farmville, stupid facebook
Happy Blogiversary...wow 4,000 posts...you rock!!! LOL
by1. Movie: I don't get a chance to see a lot of movies...and when I do it is mostly Disney/Pixar movies. So as far as children movies go...I would have to say "Up."
2. Song: I am a country music girl at heart...so my favorite song would be Alright by Darius Rucker.
3. Books: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
4. Addiction: besides chocolate...would be my reading blogs I am subscribed to in Google Reader. Can't go a day without checking up on what people are reading and doing.
Congrats on your 1000 post! That's quite an accomplishment:-) In answer to your questions.
by1. Recommended Movie -- Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey, Jr.. The movie is great and he and Jude Law are wonderful. I also really liked Star Trek.
2. I'm still bouncing to Jay Sean's "Down" but when I'm in a quiet mood I love to listen to George Strait's "Troubadour".
3. Favorite Book -- Joey W. Hill's "Natural Law" though it came out several years ago, I just discovered it. For a more current read, I really liked Claire Thompson's "Two Masters For Alex".
4. Favorite Addiction -- easily my Sony Ereader. I love ebooks and I'm always downloading new ones.
Congrats again on your blog!
Vanessa
1. I recommend the movie, The Blind Side. To the poster who recommded The Enchanted Cottage look for Miracle in the Rain with Jane Wyman.
by2. Alright by Darius Rucker
3. Star Bright by Catherine Anderson
4. I spend too much time browsing book-related web sites:)
Hey Stacy, don't count me in for the contest....love the book you have in the basket btw...Animal Instinct by Gena Showalter...the second book of hers that I read...the first was Catch a Mate...Just wanted to drop in and say hello, and congrats! Thank you for entertaining us for the past couple of years.
byGood luck everyone!!
Peace and love,
Paula R.
1. Movie Recommendation: I have not seen many movies this year but I did see The Hangover and it was hilarious.
by2. Favorite song: Wooden Ships by Crosby Stills and Nash
3. Favorite book: Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter
4. Favorite addiction: Reading blogs
Congrats Stacy!!! Here's wishing you 4 more years of great book and movie reviews. :)
by1. Movie I would recommend is UP. Those Pixar movies always bring a tear to my eye.
2. Current favorite song is Bad Romance by Lady Gaga. Give me a few more days and it may drive me insane.
3. Favorite book of the year is Demon Forged by Meljean Brook. Also one of the best sex scenes I've read. Hotter than hot!
4. Twitter is my addiction this year. I need major help!
Thanks for such a generous contest and prizes!
Congrats Stacy!! And your picture is great! Nice to finally put a face with the name!
bySo now to the questions, you asked some tough ones, I have multiple answers I could give for each, but I'll narrow it down to one :)
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
I saw "The Blindside" with Sandra Bullock, it was a great "feel good" movie the whole family can enjoy. Sandra Bullock was wonderful, I wouldn't be surprised if she gets an Oscar nod for it!
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
My kids actually have me hooked on "Party In The USA" by Miley Cyrus. It's got a great beat and is good music to dance to while I am cleaning around the house.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
This was a tough one, there were so many that I liked! But I'd have to say "Rescue Me" by Christy Reece.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
Reading my romance novels is definitely my favorite addiction! And I do call it an addiction because I feel myself getting nervous when I am close to finishing a book and I don't have anything else to read next! (My hubby would call it an addiction too, that's where the extra money goes, to buy me new books) *VGB*
Happy Anniversary!!! I'm not entering -- just wanted to congratulate you! You're such a wonderfully supportive blogger and reader and Twitterbud! :)
byHugs!
congrats on 1,000th post. WOW!!
byand great giveaway... thank you for it!
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
i recommend seeing harry potter and the half-blood prince"--loved it!
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
my current favorite song is "don't rain on my parade" by lea michele--this is the show glee's version of it. could it be better than barbara streisand's? I think so!
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
my favorite book of 2009 is "the hunger games" by suzanne collins. gasp! not a romance! which is a first in a very long time (since the harry potter series ended) but I love it! a must read!
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
have to be twitter. i decided to get an account to enhance the blog but i find myself really addicted to it. i already have over 100 tweets and i only joined a few weeks ago!
Happy Anniversary, Stacy!! You don't have to enter me but I thought it would be fun to answer the questions :)
by1. New Moon. Loved it, seen it three times.
2. Left to Lie by Bobby Long. he is absolutely AMAZING. He's not signed, but so talented. This song gives me goose bumps.
3. Halfway to the Grave by Jeanine Frost. I have you to thank for my new obsession with her and her books. :)
4. Hands down, Facebook. I used to hate it. I thought it was confusing and not user friendly. I was devoted to myspace but once I spent some time on Facebook, I became addicted.
Happy blogoversary Stacy, I hope to see you around for a very long time! And thanks for the Nathan Kemp candy, I really lurve him too as a cover model :) Now on to your questions as your inquiring mind wants to know *gg*
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
One that i just saw last week was Wolverine, I can't get enough of Hugh Jackman nekkid
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Lady Gaga - Pokerface (I love the beat and lyrics)
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
Just 5 weeks ago or so I read a perfect 5 starread which instantly became a favorite was joey W Hill - A Witch's Beauty
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
Twitter has definitely became an addiction this year ;)
Congrats on your 4 years of blogging!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
I'm going to say Avatar. It almost doesn't have a script, but you have to see it for the special effects. It's spectacular on a 3D cinema!
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG.
Carry Out feat. Justin Timberlake by Timbaland. I just can't get this song out of my head.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it?
Turn Coat by Jim Butcher. I love this series and it just keeps getting better and better.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc.
It would probably be internet, can't live without it, but my ipod also is very important.
1. Movie: I thought "Gran Torino" was the most powerful movie I saw this year. I laughed, I cried and I was once again amazed at Clint Eastwood's power and restraint as both an actor and director.
by2."Stay" by Sugarland.
3."The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker" by Leanna Renee Hieber. It is beautifully written.
4. Facebook and Watercolor Class.
Happy Anniversary!
by1) Michael Jackson - This is It. Simply because it was such a fascinating behind the scenes look at his work. I never realized everthing that went into a concert - and this was only a glimpse. (Ok - if that isn't technically considered a "movie", I have to say Harry Potter VI)
2) Song. Older - but I still love Viva La Vida. Fun beat.
3) Favorite book - boy this is a tuffy. So many - and I can only pick one??? I'll pick Tails of Love anthology (Lori Foster and others) - adored so many of those stories - plus it helps the animals! Man's Best Friend by Lori was my fave story - and one of my fave SBC to date!
4) Addiction - Reading of course!
Congrats - and looking forward to many more years!
Kathy
congrats on 1000 posts.
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
New Moon-believe it or not that's the only movie I watched in 2009.But it was good
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific
Burn it to the Ground-Nickelback-love my CDN Boys!
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it?
tough one--Red Header Step Child-Jaye Wells
4. What's one of your favorite addictions?
besides books~Paint Shop Pro
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
Stacy - You are one of my favorite bloggers! Here's to another four years of fun and interesting posts!!
byYou are very generous to give such wonderful prizes! I've enjoyed reading everyone's answers so far!
Hugs,
Janice Maynard
You don't have to enter me, but let me see... hmmm...
1) The newest Star Trek where you see the characters in the past. Fun!
2) I've been listening to Christmas nonstop... so I'll say "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey.
3) I read 99% fiction, but because I have always been interested in the Kennedys, I bought True Compass by Edward Kennedy. It was a fascinating, intimate portrait of his life and what it meant to grow up in that environment. There was some political stuff in there, of course, but what I enjoyed most was hearing him talk about people who were family to him but famous people to most of us. Very well written!
4) I love Facebook, though my time is limited. I Twitter some, but not as much as FB. Does chocolate count as an addiction??? :)
Congrats on your 1,000th posts!!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year you would recommend.
I do not watch many movies, but I did go see The Blind Side. I would recommend it, I really enjoyed it. A true story that has had a happy ending.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist!
My favorite song is Cowboy In Me sung by Tim McGraw. I love this song because of what the words say , most people can relate to them.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it!!
Gosh, I have so many, but I just finished A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James. Historicals were my first romances to read and I still love them.
4. What is one of your favorite addictions??
Browsing the internet, mainly yahoo groups and blogging with the authors about their books, etc. (of course the whole time drinking coffee and eating chocolate :))
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
byDefinitely Avatar. You have to watch it in 3D. It's amazing.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Morning after Dark by Timbaland.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
Has to be Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh. Her series just keeps getting better and better. Honorable mention to Angel's Blood by same author.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions?
I discovered e-books this year! I can't stop downloading!
Happy Blogiversary! And congrats!
Happy blogiversary,Stacy. I have never been on your blog before but have read your emails on Romancejunkies.
by1. My fav movie this holiday season: a Christmas Carol
2. I have a few favs but like: the Cowboy Way by tim McGraw
3. Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
4. Facebook
Stacy congratulations on 4 years of blogging. Here's to many more.
byAs to the questions:
1 Movie I would reccomend---the latest is Up In The Air....very interesting look into the lives of the characters in this one and George Clooney is in it. Many movies that get Oscar buzz and nominations I just don't get the attraction to them but this one I get.
2. Song I am currently hooked on. Two come to mind "Cryin' For You" by Toby Keith...this is his tribute to his friend Waymon Tisdale who died earlier this year....but when I hear it I think of a couple of people who are dear to me that have passed on. Second song is "Sara Smile" a remake of the classic 70's sony by Jimmy Wayne and he even got Hall and Oats to sing backup.
3. Favorite book of the year. This is tough because I have read a lot of good books this year but I would say the trilogy of Black CAT books by Leslie Parrish, Fade To Black, Pitch Black and Black At Heart. All three were wonderful and I think these are the kind of books this author was meant to write.
4 Latest addiction is watching whole series of tv shows on DVD. Right now I am on the 1st season of Law and Order Criminal Intent and the 3rd season of Bones.
Hope to see you in blogville for many more years Stacy.
Wow, Stacy, huge congrats to you! I know how hard it is to keep a blog going, and especially to keep it fresh and interesting. But I continue to enjoy (via my Google reader) your insights, thoughts, and reviews, so well done!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
byI have not seen a movie in a theater, in over 25 years. It has been at least 5 years since I have seen any movie at all.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Alright by Darius rucker
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
Sweet Seduction by Maya Banks
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
The internet
Congrats on 1,000 posts, Stacy. Have a Happy New Year.
by1. I would recommend "The Hangover" if you're looking for a comedy.
2. My favorite song of the moment is Muse's "Uprising."
3. One of my favorite books of 2009 is Karen Rose's "Kill For Me."
4. I addicted to online shopping. I'm always on eBay browsing for deals.
Happy Blogoversary!!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
The Time Traveler's Wife. I saw the movie first (because I have a girl-crush on Rachel McAdams and I had to see it ASAP) and loved it! I read the book shortly after and loved it too. I only wish that the ending in the book would have been in the movie.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Say Hey (I Love You) by Michael Franti & Spearhead. It makes me feel happy :D
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
If I would have answered this question a week ago, you would have gotten a different answer. My answer now is Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost. Love this series! Love Cat and Bones.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
My iTouch. I've had it for a year now and I can't go about my day without it!
Happy Blogiversary and 1000 post Stacy, that is awesome.
byMovie Recommendation: Avatar - absolutely spectacular.
Current Favorite Song: Clarity by John Mayer.
One of my favorite books: Well, no surprise here: Wicked Burn by Beth Kery.
On of my current favorite addictions: I would have to say learning Photoshop.. But I'm very flighty so who knows what it will be next week.
((Hugs))
Stacy, and again congratulations.
Happy New Year
Lea
Congrats Stacy! I found your blog this year and lurk every so often with the occasional comment *g*
byHere we go:
Movie - Gone Baby Gone (I watched it on DVD)
Song - The Truth by Jason Aldean
Book - Covet by JR Ward (but only because I just finished it LOL)
Addictions - reading blogs by writers
Congrats, Stacy! 1000 posts, what an accomplishment!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend? Just saw Avatar this week. It was AWESOME!
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific* I totally can't think of one right now.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2) Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g* ebooks and ereader. I'm waiting for my new Nook, and stockpiling ebooks for when it finally arrives!
Okay , thanks for the contest.
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
I would recommend Last Chance Harvey , I loved that movie, it was fun.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
My current favourite song is 'Animal' by Miike Snow
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
Well mine is Facebook, I love playing Farmville and Mafia Wars. I love knowing what everyone is up to.
Awesome!!!! I love visiting your place!!
by1. movie - The Invention of Lying - Ricky Gervais is so great in it.
2.Song - hmmm....what song..."Sam's Town" live from royal albert hall (he - you know who he is - plays it slow on the piano w/ violin - le sigh)
3. Three Days to Dead - Kelly Meding - Great UF
4. I have to say iphone - because I can tweet from it!!!! It is my new baby!!!!!!
Hi Stacy :)
byCongratulations on your 4 years Blogging & 1000th Post!
*throws confetti*
;)
1. I recommend AVATAR! Just saw it yesterday & despite the simplistic plot it is a visual feast with great characters and emotion.
2. Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
3. Suzanne Collins Hunger Games & Catching Fire. Read 'em back-to-back and am dying for book three.
4. Twitter. Hands down. Discovered so many great blogs & authors & books there, plus I've been able to *swoon* actually converse electronically with some of my all-time favorite authors!
:)
Here's to a magically delicious 2010!
:)
RKCharron
What a lovely giveaway! Thanks for offering it. And congratulations on your blogiversary!
byMy answers:
1. Definitely Bright Star. What a lovely, lovely film. Very moving.
2. "VCR" by The XX. Got it on repeat in my car. Sooo good.
3. FIRE by Kristin Cashore. Damn fine writing. Solid worldbuilding. Sweet love story.
4. Twitter wins. I love how it ebbs and flows and I can dip in or out at will.
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
byI really enjoyed Terminator: Salvation.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
My favorite song of all time is "Disintegration" by The Cure.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
Bad to the Bone by Jeri Smith-Ready. I am a devoted fan to her crack-cocaine fiction.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions?
Speaking of which. [ahem] Writing, m'dear. Always the words.
Happy 4 year Blogiversary, Stacy!
by1. I totally could pimp both New Moon and Star Trek. Loved both!
2. I love Defying Gravity by Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel from the Wicked soundtrack. I love the entire soundtrack, but that is my favorite song right now.
3. I just discovered Lisa Kleypas this year and pick Seduce Me at Sunrise as one of my favorite books of the year. Also loved all the Black CAT books by Leslie Parrish and Faerie Fate (ARC) by Silver James.
4. I'm totally addicted to my new HTC Droid phone. It is as close to the iphone as I can get with Verizon.
Happy Anniversay, Stacy, and thanks for such a generous contest!
by1)I would recommend "Star Trek," "The Proposal," "District 9," and "Avatar." Very different movies, but they were my favorites for different reasons.
2)My current favorite song is "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys because I LOVE New York City!
3)Favorite book of 2009 is a really hard question. THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett & GONE by Michael Grant. (Along with some other YA fantasy novels.)
4)My favorite addiction is the internet & blogs. :)
Congrats on your blogoversary! Time has really flown! Here are my answers....
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend? District 9
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. An oldie, but a goodie......I Want to Be Sedated by the Ramones
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter--even though I don't think what I have to say is overly exciting.
Happy 1000th post. I can't even imagine having that much to say. I bow down :)
byI haven't seen that many movies this year. I really want to see Sherlock Holmes, but I haven't seen it yet so to answer your first question I think I would have to recommend The Proposal with Sandra Bullock. Yes it was predictable, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.
It's funny that you should ask about my current favorite song. It's actually one I rediscovered last week while putting together fav Christmas songs. It is Sweet Surrendy by Sarah McLachlan from the Fumbling Towards Ecstasy CD. I forgot how much I love love love it even though it is so old now.
Hands down my favorite book is Deeper by Megan Hart, followed closely by Laid Bare by Lauren Dane. I discovered both of these authors this year, in addition to Jaci Burton's Wild Riders series (especially Riding Temptation)....asking about my favorite book quickly becomes books...how can I possibly choose just one?
My favorite addiction this year...blogging. Can't tell you how many hours I have spent blogging this year, and I have enjoyed each and every one immensely!
Happy Blogiversay!! Isn't it amazing how fast time goes! And isn't it also amazing - and wonderful - how close we can feel to other bloggers - people who we might never meet in RL are just important as people in our every day life.
byAnd *g* now for answers!
Movie of the year:I get to about 2 or 3 movies a year. And this year I saw two great ones - Star Trek and Avatar. Hmmm - I sense a theme there.
Current Song: I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
Favourite book - The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie written by Jennifer Ashley
Favourite Addiction: Bogle/Word Twist
Stacy, congratulations on your anniversary!
byTracey
Congrats on your anniversary! 1,000 posts?! Wow!
by1. The Proposal (Sandra Bulloch)
2. Right now I am still loving "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift and "I Dreamed a Dream" by Susan Boyle
3. Too Good To Be True by Kristan Higgins
4. I am seriously addicted to buying books!
castings at mindspring dot com
Hi Stacy~
byCongrats on 4 years and a 1000 posts!! Oh, I can remember your love for Nathan Kamp and I do think that you photograph very nicely!
Let's see...the answers to your questions
1. I have seen lots of great movies this year, but I loved "Whip It". I thought that it was fun and I am looking forward to it being released on DVD!
2. Smile...I just really love the lyrics to this song. It does just make me smile when I hear it (yes, cheesy I know)
3. Oh there were so many and it is very hard to choose, but I will go with Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs.
4. For me it is books and movies. I also really love to check out sites like yours.
Again, congrats on four years!!
Happy Anniversary!!!
by1. I definitely recommend The Hangover! Best I've seen in a long time that gets everyone laughing!
2. Favorite song at moment is Happy by Leona Lewis.
3. Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh
4. My addiction is Facebook
happy anny to u
byhappy new new year to all
four christmases
meet me halfway
laid bare- lauren dane
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kim h
Happy Annuversary Tracy !! 4 years is a very big thing in the blog-world, congratulations !!!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
Atonement, because it was just BEAUTIFUL.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist.
I Need You Now by Lady Antebellum. There is a desperation in this song that realy touches me.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009?
Perfect Chemistry by Susane Elkemes... amazing book. Can't wait for the sequel in april (although I doubt it can be as good as this one). Thx for the recommendation btw ;-)
4. What's one of your favorite addictions?
GoodReads... loooooove this site. I spent quite some time checking what my GR friends are reading and saying about their books.
Congrats again !! *\o/*
Happy Blogiversary, Stacy! I love your blog and hope you'll continue to be here for many years to come.
byWow! Great prizes! Here are my answers:
1) I'd recommend The Blind Side. It's one of the best movies I've seen in some time. Loved it!
2) Alright by Darius Rucker. Great, great song!
3) Captive of Sin by Anna Campbell.
4) I'm addicted to my camera. Seriously, it goes with me everywhere!
Yay, happy blogiversary, Stacy! (Heh - not sure on the word, but who cares, right?) 1,000 posts is very impressive! Congratulations :D
byAs for your questions...
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
Hands down, The Blind Side. I've loved "the Michael Oher" story when I first heard about him in the fall of 2006. The NYT article made me cry, the movie trailer in 2009 made me cry (every time I saw it) - and yes, I cried when I watched the movie too. But it was good.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Ack - I'm way too fickle for this... I have music ADD so how about one of the most recent songs I downloaded? (Thank you Amazon) - Drop It Low by Ester Dean.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
One of my favorite books of 2009? :X I'm going with three. Relentless by Lauren Dane. Instant Gratification by Jill Shlvis. Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas. They're all different, and I loved them equally.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
Twitter, reading... and... well you asked for it - but I'm telling you this is the spawn of satan. Bubble spinner. http://www.bubblespinner.com/
:)
wowza! 1000 posts? You're prolific. :) Here's to a few thousand more.
byMy answers...
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
Even though it came out before this year, I really enjoyed Slumdog Millionaire. It made me sit on the edge of my seat, laugh, cry, and had a happy ending despite all the bad stuff.
2. Current favorite song.
I don't listen to the radio and I am completely and utterly out of touch with current music. So anything I have to contribute is going to be eclectic, world music stuff. heh. Current fav song is probably N'Teri by Habib Koite on the album Afriki. You can hear a sample here.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009?
Hard to choose. I probably have to say Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran. She really has been a great find of 2009.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions?
Surfing the internet on my little i-pod touch. Even though it takes twice as long to scroll, it's just so cute and handy.
1. My favorite movie: Hangover.
by2. Favorite song: STAY by Sugarland
3. All the LUCKY SERIES by Carly Phillips. this was a hard one..I have too many favorites.
4. Books first than comes chocolate. I am Susan L.
Happy anniversary Stacy! Here's to many more years of blogging to come.
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and I also liked Mamma Mia.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a song.
My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson. I like the beat of it.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it?
"Smooth Talking Stranger" (contemporary) by Lisa Kleypas. I just wish she would write the youngest brothers book. I also liked "Tempt Me At Twilight" (historical) by Lisa Kleypas.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions?
Buying books! I can't get enough, no matter how high my TBR pile is.
Happy Blogiversay Stacy! And you are definitely photogenic. I'm so glad that I found your blog, even if my TBR list is a little (OK, a lot :) bigger from all the books you pimp *grin*
byAnd thank you so much for making your contest open to all :) OK, anwers!
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
I've just seen Avatar in 3D and...WOW 3D has come so far since Moonwalker! I'd say see Avatar for the 3D (although the movie itself is very good :)
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
I have two. Don't Stop Believing by the Glee cast. And What About Now by Westlife. Hey, I never said I was cool *grin* They just...make me feel, which is always good!
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
I've got two :) Melusine by Sarah Monette and Heir to Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier. Both books were mind-blowingly good...I didn't want to put them down. It was so amazing to be so engrossed in a book, invested in the characters. I *heart* the two authors!
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
I'm just about to buy an iPhone so that I can FINALLY read eBooks. Currently, I love my new computer and it's broadband connection. I can whizz around the computer. And it's introduced me to YouTube! How did I survive for so long without YouTube?
Good luck all and thank you Stacy!
Happy Blog Anniversary & thousandth post, Stacy!
byHere are my answers to your questions:
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
Surprisingly, I haven't been to the movies much, but I'd have to go with Whip It. It was great fun and I really enjoyed it.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist.
I always have such a hard time choosing a favorite song. I guess I'd go with the song Free (as recorded by Seal on his album Soul). It's a cover, but I love his version!
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it?
I'll go with Kiss and Tell by Suzanne Brockmann. I picked it up at the library and then had to read the rest of the series!
4. What's one of your favorite addictions?
I am so easily addicted to things. I'd have to say my favorite addiction is buying books! I just can't stop. I love visiting bookstores and buying books :-)
Thanks for doing the contest, Stacy.
1. Wolverine
by2. Umbrella by The Baseballs
3. The latest in Death book by J.D. Robb
4. Blogs
Congrats Stacy, that's a big deal, 4 yrs of blogging!! This is a great contest!!
by1. Up by Disney
2. Toes by Zac Brown Band
3. The Lucky series by Carly Phillips
4. Got to be internet and all it involves, including Twitter
Thanks, Sue
wow, congrats on 1,000 posts!
bymy answers:
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
~it's been a pretty weak year for movies IMO but I thought Revolutionary Road was heartbreaking
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
~Champagne by Cavo
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
~Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning was just incredible
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
~this year I have been an absolute twitter junkie
Huge congrats on reaching 4 years of blogging! 1,000 posts is incredible! Best wishes for more amazing blogging years! :D
by1. The movie that I've seen in the last year that I would undoubtedly recommend (with copious amounts of unashamed fangirling) would have to be Avatar. It has it all, story, characters, and jaw dropping gorgeous CG. It is an eye fest that cannot be missed!
2. My current favorite song is Cosmic Love by Florence and the Machines. It is the perfect song to listen to while I'm book reading, beautiful and mellow with a great drum beat. :)
3. One of my favorite books of 2009 would have to be Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh. The characters of Anya and Del-Rey simply touched my heart. I was on cloud 9 for days after reading this book!
4. One of my favorite addictions would have to be Twitter right now. Tweeting is surprisingly so much fun! LOL, I would have never thought I would get addicted but yes, newbie twitter-holic here. :D
Happy Blogiversary Stacy!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
It's been said before, but Avatar. The world building is unmatched, pair that with the special effects and it's a must see.
2. Current favorite song. Only You by Portishead, it's on repeat.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it?
I loved On the Edge by Ilona Andrews. The world is so imaginative and fantastic, but down-to-earth and believable -- plus Declan, need I say more?
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter. I check it before I've even had my coffee, how bad is that?
1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
byDefinitely Maybe
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Back Against the Wall by Cage the Elephant
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
Google Reader and News
bacchus76 at myself dot com
Thanks for the chance to win, Stacy!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
The Blind Side was wonderful!
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
I'm reliving my love of "Friends." Such a dork, but every time I hear "I'll Be There For You" I get the studiest grin on my face.
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
Larissa Ione's Pleasure Unbound
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
Twitter - I told myself I wouldn't go there but I'm a semi-addict.
Amber
Hi Stacey! Happy Blogiversary! I look forward to you post everyday!
by1. Movie- Sherlock Holmes
2. Song- SheWolf by Christina Aguilera
3. Book- Drawing in the Dust by Zoe Klein
4. My Fav Addiction- Blogging on my laptop
Happy blogiversary! I just found you through twitter.
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
Fireproof
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
Stroke It
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it? (*same as #2)
Reading Lolita in Tehran
Azar Nafsi
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know *g*
facebook games
1. Movie - love love love Star Trek. I'm such a geek! :-)
by2. Song - most played song is currently Supermassive Black Hole by Muse. My son loves that song and wants to hear it over and over. Thankfully I like it a lot too!
3. Books - I read too many wonderful books that seemed to stay with me to pick just one. A couple of my favorites from different genres are: Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger, Dear Sir I'm Yours by Joely Sue Burkhart, Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler, Laid Bare by Lauren Dane, No Recourse by Mari Carr, Erotic Research by Mari Carr, and The Rose of Shanhasson/The Road to Shanhasson by Joely Sue Burkhart.
4. Favorite addiction is definitely my iPhone with Twitter a close second. ;-)
Happy Blogiversary! Glad I caught Ivy @bookreadertimes tweet about your blog, loving it already!
by1. What movie that you've seen in the last year would you recommend?
For sure, it had to be the Michael Jackson movie This Is It. As a former dancer, I was half tempted to start dancing in the theatre! It was just amazing to see.
2. Current favorite song. Not artist. I want a SONG. Please be specific*
At the moment, favorite is Thom Yorke - Hearing Damage
3. What was one of your favorite books of 2009? Who wrote it?
Suzanne Collins - Catching Fire (YA book) for sure was my favorite.
4. What's one of your favorite addictions? Twitter, iPhone, etc. I'd love to know
My blackberry, it took me 3 years to make the switch to a BlackBerry and now I don't know what I'd do without it!
(email is same as my (user name), no spaces @ hotmail.com)