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Monday, December 28, 2009:
After the holidays.....

Morning all! Hope you survived the holidays :) My Christmas was fun but really low-key; spent it with friends, so it was quiet, but enjoyable. My kinda holidays.

How'd you make out with the gifts this year? I got a lot of giftcards (B&N, AMC movies, etc), and last night I found out I won a Maggiano's $20 giftcard on Twitter, so I made out quite well. My big gift to myself this year was my iPhone, which I got almost 2 months ago, but still consider it a Christmas present. I wanted to get a GPS but maybe next year....

Then I had to get Supernatural on DVD, so I got seasons 1-3, still waiting on season 4. Just can't get enough of those Winchester boys, especially Dean. I love how the series mixes it up with some funny and weird episodes alongside the more serious ones. I also like how they go back in Sam's & Dean's history, not just always going forward. I'm currently watching season 4 from Netflix while I wait (im)patiently for my boys to arrive at my doorstep.

Got a lot read this past weekend, at least a lot for me. Read 3 books - Lisa Kleypas' "Tempt Me At Twilight" (LOVED it); Sherry Thomas' "Delicious" (it was okay, not as sensual and erotic as I'd hoped); and Stephanie Tyler's "Hard To Hold" (loved it), a difficult read but one I couldn't put down. I'm so looking forward to her other books.

Movie-wise, other than Season 4 of Supernatural, I watched a sweet gem called "Bella", which I think I'll be posting the review for tomorrow. It was rather fitting for the spirit of the season.

Last but not least, I know I've mentioned a big contest coming up in just a few short days, and I have really no idea how it's going to go down. I'll think of something, I hope. It's my blog anniversary and I've almost reached 1,000 posts. I'm really excited that I stuck it out so long LOL. And so far, no plans to close up shop any time soon. I'm having too much fun! Thanx for hanging with me :)

So, how were your holidays?

Best gift?

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posted by Stacy~ at 12/28/2009 06:57:00 AM | 9 comments

Saturday, November 28, 2009:
Upcoming holiday contests: the ??? Days of Christmas
Jack here (Sam? Miguel? Alex?) is wishing you the very hottest and sexiest of holidays ;)


Tis the season of giving, and I'm really excited to be running some contests in the month of December, just in time for the holidays. I haven't completely figured it all out, mostly because I'm going to be out of town for a week for work and I won't have access to a computer (which is going to kill me) so I'm trying to get myself in gear before then.


I thought I would tailor the contest to suit my personality and give away prizes of books and DVD's that I like.

Because of my schedule in December I most likely won't be able to get the prizes out by Christmas, but they all will end before December 25th. Besides, isn't it still kinda fun to get gifts AFTER the holidays are over? Yeah, I thought so too *g*


So stay tuned for those contests, and hopefuly you'll enjoy them as much as I know I'm going to :)



What kind of contests are your favorite?


~ And no, you can't have the hottie. He's MINE! ~

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posted by Stacy~ at 11/28/2009 10:40:00 AM | 11 comments

Wednesday, December 24, 2008:
Merry Christmas!
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Happy holidays to each and every one of you! May the season be filled with many special surprises :)

What are your holiday plans?

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posted by Stacy~ at 12/24/2008 05:09:00 AM | 11 comments

Tuesday, December 25, 2007:
Happy Holidays
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Happy holidays to you and yours, and all the best for a fabulous and magical 2008!
Update: so far I've collected $45 for the Children's Memorial Foundation, and I am touched by such generosity. There is still time to participate if you are interested. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. You are all very special :)

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posted by Stacy~ at 12/25/2007 08:02:00 AM | 0 comments

Thursday, December 20, 2007:
Name that Carol!
UPDATED WITH ANSWERS BELOW....
I blatantly stole this from my pal Laurie. By reading #1 - 29, you have to guess which Christmas carol is being described. The choices are listed at the bottom.

I hope you enjoy it. I'll include the list with the carol names, but the first round is typically played without the assistance of the song names. I'll stop back in a couple of days and post the answers for those who have trouble. Have fun!

CLUES:

1. The lad is a diminutive percussionist.

2. Stepping on the pad cover.

3. The red suited Pa is due in this berg.

4. Cup-shaped sounding instrument fashioned of white metallic element.

5. The department of two psychiatrists.

6. Decorate the entryways.

7. Sir Lancelot with laryngitis.

8. Far back in the hay bin.

9. Tiny little Alan, King and Nat Cole.

10. Uncouth dolf has his beezer in the booze and thinks he is a darkcloud’s boyfriend.

11. Duodecimal enumeration of the passage of the Yuletide season.

12. Leave and do an elevated broadcast.

13. Our fervent hope is that you thoroughly enjoy your Yuletide season.

14. Small Israeli urban center.

15. Listen, the winged messengers are proclaiming tunefully.

16. As the guardians of little woolly animals protected their charges in the shadows of the night.

17. Beyond I envision a trio of nautical vessels.

18. A joyful song of reverence relative to hollow metallic vessels whichbring forth a ringing sound when struck.

19. Jubilation to the entire terrestrial globe.

20. Do you perceive the same longitudinal pressure which stimulates my auditory sense organs?21. A strafed member of the round table.

22. A parent was observed osculating a red coated unshaven teamster.

23. Wanted in December – forward incisors!!

24. May a deity bestow an absence of fatigue to humanity

.25. An event which arrived on a cloudless bewitching hour.

26. Alphabet minus the twelve letter, the primary ordinal time.

27. After the solstice, a stroll through a vista of amazement.

28. Amusement park entertainment for Stephen King.

29. Fantasize constantly about a Yuletide without color.



*****See how many you can guess without the Carols*****



Stumped? Here are the songs you have to choose from:

CAROLS:

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Go Tell it on the Mountain

Away in a Manger

Nutcracker Suite

Up on the Housetop

Twelve Days of Christmas

Sleigh Ride

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas

We Three Kings

I Saw Three Ships

Do You Hear What I Hear?

O Holy Night

The First Noel

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

As Shepherds Watch Their Flocks by Night

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Joy to the World

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Ding Dong Merrily the Bells

Little Drummer Boy

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Silver Bells

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Silent Night

Deck the Halls

ANSWERS:

O Little Town of Bethlehem 14

Go Tell it on the Mountain 12

Away in a Manger 8

Nutcracker Suite 5

Up on the Housetop 2

Twelve Days of Christmas 11

Sleigh Ride 28

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas 29

We Three Kings 9

I Saw Three Ships 17

Do You Hear What I Hear? 20

O Holy Night 7

The First Noel 26

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth 23

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 15

As Shepherds Watch Their Flocks by Night 16

Walking in a Winter Wonderland 27

Joy to the World 19

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 22

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 25

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 24

Ding Dong Merrily the Bells 18

Little Drummer Boy 1

Santa Claus is Coming to Town 3

Silver Bells 4

We Wish You a Merry Christmas 13

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 10

Silent Night 21

Deck the Halls 6

So how many do you think you got right?

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posted by Stacy~ at 12/20/2007 05:19:00 AM | 3 comments

Sunday, December 10, 2006:
Tagged: a 2 for 1 deal
Devonna tagged me, so I said I'd do it. Here goes:
Six Weird Things About Me
1. Sometimes if I really want something (coffee, book, haircut) I get so obsessive that I can't wait a week or even a day to get it. If I have a taste for coffee at 2 am, I will go to Dunkin Donuts. If I want a book, I will be at the store when it first opens. And I've been known to cut my own hair...bad idea. It's this mild case of obsessive-compulsiveness I've got.
2. When I find an author or series I love, I will completely glom it, no matter how many books. I think 12 books is my record. I can't help it - it's that o.c. thing kicking in.
3. I can easily have a crush on many, many guys at one time. I work in customer service so I see people all day long, and yeah, I develop a crush probably at least once a week. They're harmless cuz I'm not a flirt or anything like that, but I feel like such a kid acting this way. I guess I should just shut up and enjoy it.
4. I hate pineapple, but I love pineapple upside-down cake.
5. This is a huge one: if I'm going somewhere (work, party, dinner), I HAVE to take a shower. Not only does it make me feel all nice and clean, it also wakes me up, better than coffee. Plus, a lot of people don't realize it, but I can tell when someone hasn't showered - they smell, and it's not pretty. So yeah, if you wake up in the morning and get dressed without showering, people can tell.
6. I hate driving. I live super-close to work, and I love it. Before I moved back to my office, I worked 4 miles from home. Just 4 miles, and I still had road rage. I know a lot of people who drive 30 or more miles one way - I'd die. I can't stand being in a car that long.
Five Favorite Christmas Songs
1. What Child Is This?
2. Silent Night by Garth Brooks mostly, but I like a lot of versions
3. All I Want for Christmas - Mariah Carey version
4. Baby Please Come Home for Christmas - U2
5. Blue Christmas - Elvis
I'm gonna tag Kelley, Michele, Kate, Laurie, Lori, and Kris

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posted by Stacy~ at 12/10/2006 04:38:00 PM | 4 comments

Tuesday, November 28, 2006:
idle chit chat
Not a lot going on lately, just getting into the Christmas spirit. Currently, at 7pm, it's about 61 degrees here in rainy Chicagoland. Unbelievable. Of course it's supposed to snow by Friday, so it's coming. Winter will be here, whether I like it or not.
Finished a TON of Christmas cards. God bless who ever created address labels because they saved me a lot of time! And saved my hand from cramping up too LOL. At last count, I've done about 55, with more to go. I love writing out all those cards. And I weakened and bought 3 boxes of cards - I couldn't help it! They were just so cute, and under $4/box.
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Oh, and I finished most of my Christmas shopping. At work, we collect presents for foster kids - you should see it - a huge semi truck of gifts! It's incredible how generous people are. I love participating, and this year, I only chose one girl (instead of the 3 or 4 kids I usually end up getting for) Her name is Ravyn and she's twelve, and I wanted her to have some girly stuff, so I got a bunch of jewelry and a bath and lotion set, and some clothes. Shopping for girls is so much fun; they have much cooler stuff than when I was a girl. I also plan on grabbing a name or two from an angel tree, and I always, always buy books. Need to pass that valuable pastime on.
In other news, it seems that lots of bloggers are M.I.A. lately - Ames, DC, Kristie, Dylan, Devonna, Jen, Kelley, Jodi...unless they're just not visiting me LOL, which could very well be the case. I know I entertain myself, but other people...that's another story. Like I said at Kristie's blog, first a lot of us are suffering through a reading slump, then no one's blogging....it's like we're all on the same monthly cycle or something.
Maybe this will provide us all with a little inspiration.....
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posted by Stacy~ at 11/28/2006 05:56:00 PM | 2 comments