You know those stories your parents and siblings always tell about you from when you were a kid? The she was so bad...I can't believe he did this... type of stuff.... Tell us one. I promise we will only laugh a little ;)
Guess since I'm asking you to bare your soul here, I'll go first.
My mom told me that when I was about 3 she couldn't find me anywhere, and was frantically searching and calling my name all over the house and out side, she was freaked out because we lived near a river that had recently flooded, and she didn't know if I'd gotten outside somehow. She got the neighbors involved with looking for me, and everyone was in a state of panic. She decided it was time to call the police because no matter how much everyone searched and called my name, no one could find me. As she was talking to the dispatcher she heard a little giggle, and when she looked I was under the table where the phone was laughing my butt off!! It had a long table cloth, so no one could see me hiding under it! She said I got a butt beating that I remembered for a while for that one!! LOL
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
QueZZtion of the Week, Jan. 11, 2009
Last week's QOW got me in a reflectin' mood so here goes - Do you have any fears/phobias you've had since childhood & if so, what are they? How is it living as an adult w/ these characteristics?
What about strengths/abilities since childhood?
Discuss, please!
For me, I've always had a fear of heights & the dark, & I've always been a naturally shy person. These have lessened in adulthood but knowing this about myself helps me figure out whether or not to challenge these things about myself, or to honor them. Sometimes I think completely immersing myself in what I fear is just what I need, other times it's the opposite - depends on the situation!
As for strengths, I've always been creative & able to relish solitary time (I know some people can't stand being alone, I often thrive on it!). I have also always been adept at public speaking.
:o)
What about strengths/abilities since childhood?
Discuss, please!
For me, I've always had a fear of heights & the dark, & I've always been a naturally shy person. These have lessened in adulthood but knowing this about myself helps me figure out whether or not to challenge these things about myself, or to honor them. Sometimes I think completely immersing myself in what I fear is just what I need, other times it's the opposite - depends on the situation!
As for strengths, I've always been creative & able to relish solitary time (I know some people can't stand being alone, I often thrive on it!). I have also always been adept at public speaking.
:o)
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Quezztion of the Week, 1/4/09
What is your theme song?
In order to answer the first ?OW of 2009, take a moment to reflect on the past year. Feel free to reflect on your lifetime up to this point. Considering all your highs and lows, which song would you assign as your theme song? Or, if you have a few in mind, name one song that would be the hit single on your soundtrack. Please keep in mind that I am not asking for your favorite song, but a song that may define either your life or your current identity. (Lyrics and any video links are a plus!)
For example, when I first saw Brandi Carlile's music video for "The Story," not only was I immediately captivated by the raw emotion she conveyed, but I made an instant connection with the lyrics. Rather than a theme song, I'd say I have an ongoing soundtrack for the different chapters in my life. This song is part of that soundtrack because it probably best encompasses all of my reflections on life and love in the past year.
The Story by Brandi Carlile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq-ZmAYLeB8
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true... I was made for you
I climbed across the mountain tops
Swam all across the ocean blue
I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules
But baby I broke them all for you
Oh because even when I was flat broke
You made me feel like a million bucks
You do and I was made for you
You see the smile that's on my mouth
It's hiding the words that don't come out
And all of my friends who think that I'm blessed
They don't know my head is a mess
No, they don't know who I really am
And they don't know what I've been through like you do
And I was made for you.
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true... I was made for you
Ohh yea it's true... That I was made for you
In order to answer the first ?OW of 2009, take a moment to reflect on the past year. Feel free to reflect on your lifetime up to this point. Considering all your highs and lows, which song would you assign as your theme song? Or, if you have a few in mind, name one song that would be the hit single on your soundtrack. Please keep in mind that I am not asking for your favorite song, but a song that may define either your life or your current identity. (Lyrics and any video links are a plus!)
For example, when I first saw Brandi Carlile's music video for "The Story," not only was I immediately captivated by the raw emotion she conveyed, but I made an instant connection with the lyrics. Rather than a theme song, I'd say I have an ongoing soundtrack for the different chapters in my life. This song is part of that soundtrack because it probably best encompasses all of my reflections on life and love in the past year.
The Story by Brandi Carlile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq-ZmAYLeB8
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true... I was made for you
I climbed across the mountain tops
Swam all across the ocean blue
I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules
But baby I broke them all for you
Oh because even when I was flat broke
You made me feel like a million bucks
You do and I was made for you
You see the smile that's on my mouth
It's hiding the words that don't come out
And all of my friends who think that I'm blessed
They don't know my head is a mess
No, they don't know who I really am
And they don't know what I've been through like you do
And I was made for you.
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true... I was made for you
Ohh yea it's true... That I was made for you
Saturday, January 3, 2009
BWC #1 (of 2009): "Git 'Er Done!!!!"
I am like many of the rest of you... setting goals and in a purging/organizing/productive kind of mood for the new year. Hopefully it will last... I'm optimistic but only time will tell.
In honor of this new mood, I challenge you to pull out a project/layout/something that is half-done or has been lingering in your mind and just GET IT DONE! I'm going to be vague in the requirements here because the goal is to have a finished project that you are happy with rather than something else cluttering up space in your scrap area or in your mind. (If you are unlike me and are totally on top of things, Kudos to you. In that case, create something new for us to admire!)
Can't wait to see what you gals come up with.
Special thanks go out to:
The galzz who shared their favorite 2008 layouts:
Lisa's "Great Britian Vacation"
Marlene's "What Would You Say"
Chris' "07 Tree"
Also, a great big shout out to the gals who alerted the fashion police with their holiday sweaters: Marlene, Sharon, Deborah and Amanda
(Check out the photos on the main thread if you haven't already)
Hope I didn't miss anyone... let me know if I did and I'll be happy to correct it.
In honor of this new mood, I challenge you to pull out a project/layout/something that is half-done or has been lingering in your mind and just GET IT DONE! I'm going to be vague in the requirements here because the goal is to have a finished project that you are happy with rather than something else cluttering up space in your scrap area or in your mind. (If you are unlike me and are totally on top of things, Kudos to you. In that case, create something new for us to admire!)
Can't wait to see what you gals come up with.
Special thanks go out to:
The galzz who shared their favorite 2008 layouts:
Lisa's "Great Britian Vacation"
Marlene's "What Would You Say"
Chris' "07 Tree"
Also, a great big shout out to the gals who alerted the fashion police with their holiday sweaters: Marlene, Sharon, Deborah and Amanda
(Check out the photos on the main thread if you haven't already)
Hope I didn't miss anyone... let me know if I did and I'll be happy to correct it.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
QueZZtion of the Week: 12/28
To get everyone starting off the New Year, share with the galzz (if you don't mind) your resolution(s) for 2009. If you don't believe in resolutions, that's just fine by me. Instead, share with the rest of the group your good advice for making this year's resolution work.. or share some support for their upcoming hard work.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
BWC #26 (12/21/08) Your Favorite Page from 2008
kudos to Sharon for a fabulous response to our last BWC "What Makes The Holidays Special and Meaningful to You".
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For the final challenge of the year let's reflect upon what we scrapped this year. Which of your pages from 2008 are you the most proud of? Please list Your Favorite Page from 2008 and I'll add them here. Please also share why you like the page.
Gelidy Gelato said... I got this pattern paper in a LSS raffle. It was something I never would have bought for myself but it was absolutely perfect for this subject. I created the briefs in Photoshop and had to search the internet for wings, angels, as well as a photo of a building that resembled the actual building. I tried two popular scrapbook trends chipboard & doodling for the first time. Finally I entered this page into a challenge, my first challenge. This was a big achievement for me and the page I am most proud of from 2008. It is humorous and was made from just three photos (and really boring photos at that).
MaRLeNeF said...
My favorite page from 2008 is my SHCG BWC #15: What Would You Say? layout. I love how it turned out, it's very girly. I also love it because I didn't go crazy trying to figure out how to put the page together, I just went with the flow and it all came together on its own.
CMLeach said... It was between my newest LO or a no-picture, reflective journaling LO. They both have such interesting aspects to them, and it was such a hard choice to make. That being said, I picked my "07 Tree" LO (the brand-new one) because I feel like it is one of my greatest artistic endeavors. There's just so much going on, and yet I feel like it all just...works. There is sentimental value to pieces within the LO (both in the ornaments in the picture and in embellishments used) and it just gives me a wonderful feel to look at it. It makes me want to continue the Christmas season...just on and on...
QueZZtion of the Week - 12/21/08
Okay, my Celebrity Crush QOW from last week was a dud so I'll ask another queZZtion - Talk about the last time you DANCED, both in public & in private!
The last time I danced in public was last Thursday, at my company's big holiday party. They allegedly scaled back for this party, which meant a DJ instead of a band, but that was awesome because after the initial quiet phase, the dancefloor became PACKED for the whole night, I was told moreso than it ever has been! I believe the 1st song my friends & I danced to was Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" & the last song of that set was Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" (I HAD wanted to dance to Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back" earlier but I was in the middle of a new glass of wine & involved conversation so I put it off). It was great spirited fun - all ranks of employees were shakin their groove thangs when not chatting, eating or drinking!
The last time I danced in private was when I was cleaning up after scrapping yesterday, youtubing old songs I love. Alice in Chains' "A Little Bitter" always gets me going... I'm such a rock star on that bassline when I'm alone! :p
The last time I danced in public was last Thursday, at my company's big holiday party. They allegedly scaled back for this party, which meant a DJ instead of a band, but that was awesome because after the initial quiet phase, the dancefloor became PACKED for the whole night, I was told moreso than it ever has been! I believe the 1st song my friends & I danced to was Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" & the last song of that set was Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" (I HAD wanted to dance to Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back" earlier but I was in the middle of a new glass of wine & involved conversation so I put it off). It was great spirited fun - all ranks of employees were shakin their groove thangs when not chatting, eating or drinking!
The last time I danced in private was when I was cleaning up after scrapping yesterday, youtubing old songs I love. Alice in Chains' "A Little Bitter" always gets me going... I'm such a rock star on that bassline when I'm alone! :p
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