Kristi Chestnutt's Blog, page 18
December 22, 2010
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Just a quick note to let you all know I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
I found this cute Twas the Night before Christmas parody to share, hope you enjoy it!
And if you do, check out the following link for lots of other cool ones: http://www.yuksrus.com/holidays_night_before_christmas.html
One Crazy Cool Yule
"Twas the Night before Christmas" has lots of nice rhymes
But I fear that the tale doesnt fit modern times.
What is a kerchief? My dad wears no cap.
He snores the whole night, no way its a nap.
They tell me that Santa is coming tonight.
Hell be flying in here on a sleigh. Yeah, RIGHT!
When I was much younger I believed all that stuff,
Now that Im older I know its a bluff.
As this Christmas eve is going so slow
I sneak down the stairs to watch HBO.
Nothing is stirring, its quiet down here.
Securitys on so theres nothing to fear.
All of a sudden I hear the floor squeak
Someone is coming, sneakety, sneak.
And then as my heart leaps up to my throat
I see a fat man in a funny red coat.
He stands by the table and looks through the house
And takes from his pocket a tiny gray mouse.
He says, "Ho, Ho Ho, I truly believe,
There must be a mouse in each Christmas eve."
His belt buckle shakes as he laughs, look at that.
My gosh this jolly old guy sure is fat.
He looks up. He sees me and gives a big smile.
Says, "I came to see you. Lets talk for a while.
"You're one grown up child that doesn't believe
That Santa Claus comes on each Christmas eve.
You're a big girl. Your minds filled with doubt.
Its simple, without me the joy is left out.
"I remember the time you sat on my knee
A smile on your face, eyes sparkling with glee.
Don't you remember the thrill you felt then?
With a little belief you can feel it again.
"Santa Claus comes for each child at the start.
The rest of their lives I live in their heart.
If you are a youngster or wrinkled old guy
You still can hear sleigh bells ring cross the sky."
He turns as he says, "Will you please come out here?"
And there on the driveway stand eight cool reindeer.
They all nod to me and then snort in chorus,
"Who is this pretty girl now standing before us?"
I wave as I tell them, "I'm Anna May."
As the big burley guy crawls into his sleigh.
He says, "Its my new team, a real with-it crew.
I'll let Captain Cosmos give their names to you."
"Heres E-mail and Hat Rack, Cool Dude and Charley,
I'm Cosmos, theres Awesome, Brucie and Narley.
Head Cat is Santa, the North Poles his home,
We see him all year cause we hang out in Nome."
Then they take off and fly to the roof
Tap a short rap and give a "high hoof."
All turn and shout, "Tonight reindeers rule.
The eight of us wish you a crazy cool Yule."
Then Santa shouts, "It's true some things change.
But believe in the basics." As he speeds out of range.
Then I hear repeated, as my willing ears strain,
The words I now love, my favorite refrain.
"Twas the Night before Christmas" has some things outdated
But The Story, dear folks, is not overrated.
Throw open the window, and rejoice in the sight!
"Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night."
ALSO, before I go, my absolute favorite Christmas song, and in particular, Clay's version. I know what you're thinking, and NO, I'm not a Claymate. (Not that there's anything wrong with that at all, but not my normal taste in music...however, this version is just gorgeous and moving. I could listen to it all day.)
Apologize for the fuzzy video, but all I could find quickly.
I'm off to another long day at work!!! Hope you are all doing well! Sending you holiday thoughts, hot cocoa, and lots of warm hugs!!
I found this cute Twas the Night before Christmas parody to share, hope you enjoy it!
And if you do, check out the following link for lots of other cool ones: http://www.yuksrus.com/holidays_night_before_christmas.html
One Crazy Cool Yule
"Twas the Night before Christmas" has lots of nice rhymes
But I fear that the tale doesnt fit modern times.
What is a kerchief? My dad wears no cap.
He snores the whole night, no way its a nap.
They tell me that Santa is coming tonight.
Hell be flying in here on a sleigh. Yeah, RIGHT!
When I was much younger I believed all that stuff,
Now that Im older I know its a bluff.
As this Christmas eve is going so slow
I sneak down the stairs to watch HBO.
Nothing is stirring, its quiet down here.
Securitys on so theres nothing to fear.
All of a sudden I hear the floor squeak
Someone is coming, sneakety, sneak.
And then as my heart leaps up to my throat
I see a fat man in a funny red coat.
He stands by the table and looks through the house
And takes from his pocket a tiny gray mouse.
He says, "Ho, Ho Ho, I truly believe,
There must be a mouse in each Christmas eve."
His belt buckle shakes as he laughs, look at that.
My gosh this jolly old guy sure is fat.
He looks up. He sees me and gives a big smile.
Says, "I came to see you. Lets talk for a while.
"You're one grown up child that doesn't believe
That Santa Claus comes on each Christmas eve.
You're a big girl. Your minds filled with doubt.
Its simple, without me the joy is left out.
"I remember the time you sat on my knee
A smile on your face, eyes sparkling with glee.
Don't you remember the thrill you felt then?
With a little belief you can feel it again.
"Santa Claus comes for each child at the start.
The rest of their lives I live in their heart.
If you are a youngster or wrinkled old guy
You still can hear sleigh bells ring cross the sky."
He turns as he says, "Will you please come out here?"
And there on the driveway stand eight cool reindeer.
They all nod to me and then snort in chorus,
"Who is this pretty girl now standing before us?"
I wave as I tell them, "I'm Anna May."
As the big burley guy crawls into his sleigh.
He says, "Its my new team, a real with-it crew.
I'll let Captain Cosmos give their names to you."
"Heres E-mail and Hat Rack, Cool Dude and Charley,
I'm Cosmos, theres Awesome, Brucie and Narley.
Head Cat is Santa, the North Poles his home,
We see him all year cause we hang out in Nome."
Then they take off and fly to the roof
Tap a short rap and give a "high hoof."
All turn and shout, "Tonight reindeers rule.
The eight of us wish you a crazy cool Yule."
Then Santa shouts, "It's true some things change.
But believe in the basics." As he speeds out of range.
Then I hear repeated, as my willing ears strain,
The words I now love, my favorite refrain.
"Twas the Night before Christmas" has some things outdated
But The Story, dear folks, is not overrated.
Throw open the window, and rejoice in the sight!
"Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night."
ALSO, before I go, my absolute favorite Christmas song, and in particular, Clay's version. I know what you're thinking, and NO, I'm not a Claymate. (Not that there's anything wrong with that at all, but not my normal taste in music...however, this version is just gorgeous and moving. I could listen to it all day.)
Apologize for the fuzzy video, but all I could find quickly.
I'm off to another long day at work!!! Hope you are all doing well! Sending you holiday thoughts, hot cocoa, and lots of warm hugs!!
December 17, 2010
14,157....wha????
Okay, okay, I know, right?
Honestly - whether busy season or divine intervention, last night the number popped into my head and I CAN'T get it out of my mind!!! I've been thinking about it for 24 hours straight.
What's it mean? I certainly don't know. Possibly my overworked accountant brain on steroids? MAYBE.
Who knows. The number came to me in a random moment of consciousness. I didn't ask for it, it just appeared,begging to be heard. It didn't explain itself, tell me why it was here, what it was doing, what was going on, it just proclaimed itself.
Well, OK. Number 14,157 You have arrived. What do you want to do now? Huh? Have you thought of that?
Meanwhile, I think about LOST episodes and what the numbers "meant" to the survivors. What does this mean? Something? Nothing??
I don't know BUT that's not the point. Maybe the point is that I DON'T know.
Maybe I'm overworked. Quite possible.
Those of you that have not been informed, here's a typical day in the life of Kristi in the last few weeks:
*Get up at 5:30 AM - Hope that you showered the night before (you have decided every OTHER night will suffice for bathing)
*Get ready for work - clean face, put on respecatable clothes, makeup, shoes, and get in car
*Get some kind of coffee (whether from work or home- doesn't matter, only the fact that you have consumed caffeine of some sort)
*Work for 11-12 hours straight
*Come home literally at dark (like when you left) and call husband to let him know you're on your way
*Arrive home at around 7pm (toddler has already eaten and hugs you like he hasn't seen you in weeks, breaking your heart instantly, but making you love your spouse more than ever at the same time for being there when you can't)
*eat dinnner (even thought toddler has already eaten), watch Christmas movies like you're interested, snuggle appropriately
*Go to bed around 10pm (with toddler still awake but fading fast)
*Read book until you start to doze off with toddler in bed next to you (not because he won't sleep in his own bed but because you miss him while you're at work...and my favorite book by far is Crescendco!!!)
*Fall asleep, get up at 5:30 AM and repeat
HONESTLY, my last couple of weeks in a nutshell and why I've been blog MIA for awhile.
But, why tonight? Why the numbers????
Well, #1 - I had a work Christmas party tonight and am a bit blitzed (true story) and #2- I've been meaning to do this for weeks and haven't had the time.
SO, the big question in my mind is how does an ETERNAL OPTIMIST deal with soooooo much stress??? And it is BIG stress. And I think, during the holidays, we can all relate. Whether or not we are working 60+ hour weeks, we all have our normal jobs, plus buying and wrapping giftts, plus holiday parties, plus obligations, plus all the added stress that buying the PERFECT gift brings. (A type personalities I'm talking to YOU!!!)
Here are my answers:
1 - What other options do I have? (Honestly, what's the point in being angry or upset???? What good does it do?)
2 - Um, I work with AWESOME PEOPLE. And I don't just say that...I totally do. I could write a book on their awesomeness, but I'm an accountant, and let's be honest....dude, that TOTES wouldn't sell.
3 - MARY CHRISTMAS - Okay, so, I kind of stole this from my church's lecture series this month, but I think not only does it make me giggle with it's cleverness, but it's truth. Whether or not you are religious, this holiday is all about LOVE and GIVING of yourself to others, and if that doesn't give you the warm fuzzies, I don't know what does.
4 - Apparently the number 14,157, which I have no idea what it means, but one day I will!
5 - Ok, so I have a precious toddler at home that I use to de-stress, but honestly, life is good! It's a blessing! And so are you! Look around at what you have....find something to be thankful for, and focus on that! That's yours and it's SPECIAL. Appreciate life.
6 - Nothing HAS to be perfect. Give it up. Perfect is just an idea of how you think things SHOULD be. A type personalities (such as mine) get hung up on this. Christmas is this great holiday that is filled with traditions and perfect things that we need to reciprocate in order to be filled with the awesome. SO NOT TRUE. You know what? Know one who matters really cares what you buy them...they care about the fact that you thought of them and got them something. Quit stressing about the perfect gift and think about the person! Something thoughtful and handmade will often trump something expensive!!! It really is the thought that counts!!!
7 - Don't take advice from a drunk blogger! Maybe the best advice EVER!!!
ME? Tomorrrow AM I will be at work, coffee in hand, working without pause, wondering what in the world I was thinking the night, drinking all those drinks and laughing out loud? BUT you know what I was thinking??? That I love people and that they are each special and that I'm happy they are in my life. I'm proud of them all and that I'm part of a blanket of life that is weaved patch my patch into something greater. I'm part of the fabric...and happy to be a piece, if even for a night.
I've missed you blogosphere!!!
Honestly - whether busy season or divine intervention, last night the number popped into my head and I CAN'T get it out of my mind!!! I've been thinking about it for 24 hours straight.
What's it mean? I certainly don't know. Possibly my overworked accountant brain on steroids? MAYBE.
Who knows. The number came to me in a random moment of consciousness. I didn't ask for it, it just appeared,begging to be heard. It didn't explain itself, tell me why it was here, what it was doing, what was going on, it just proclaimed itself.
Well, OK. Number 14,157 You have arrived. What do you want to do now? Huh? Have you thought of that?
Meanwhile, I think about LOST episodes and what the numbers "meant" to the survivors. What does this mean? Something? Nothing??
I don't know BUT that's not the point. Maybe the point is that I DON'T know.
Maybe I'm overworked. Quite possible.
Those of you that have not been informed, here's a typical day in the life of Kristi in the last few weeks:
*Get up at 5:30 AM - Hope that you showered the night before (you have decided every OTHER night will suffice for bathing)
*Get ready for work - clean face, put on respecatable clothes, makeup, shoes, and get in car
*Get some kind of coffee (whether from work or home- doesn't matter, only the fact that you have consumed caffeine of some sort)
*Work for 11-12 hours straight
*Come home literally at dark (like when you left) and call husband to let him know you're on your way
*Arrive home at around 7pm (toddler has already eaten and hugs you like he hasn't seen you in weeks, breaking your heart instantly, but making you love your spouse more than ever at the same time for being there when you can't)
*eat dinnner (even thought toddler has already eaten), watch Christmas movies like you're interested, snuggle appropriately
*Go to bed around 10pm (with toddler still awake but fading fast)
*Read book until you start to doze off with toddler in bed next to you (not because he won't sleep in his own bed but because you miss him while you're at work...and my favorite book by far is Crescendco!!!)
*Fall asleep, get up at 5:30 AM and repeat
HONESTLY, my last couple of weeks in a nutshell and why I've been blog MIA for awhile.
But, why tonight? Why the numbers????
Well, #1 - I had a work Christmas party tonight and am a bit blitzed (true story) and #2- I've been meaning to do this for weeks and haven't had the time.
SO, the big question in my mind is how does an ETERNAL OPTIMIST deal with soooooo much stress??? And it is BIG stress. And I think, during the holidays, we can all relate. Whether or not we are working 60+ hour weeks, we all have our normal jobs, plus buying and wrapping giftts, plus holiday parties, plus obligations, plus all the added stress that buying the PERFECT gift brings. (A type personalities I'm talking to YOU!!!)
Here are my answers:
1 - What other options do I have? (Honestly, what's the point in being angry or upset???? What good does it do?)
2 - Um, I work with AWESOME PEOPLE. And I don't just say that...I totally do. I could write a book on their awesomeness, but I'm an accountant, and let's be honest....dude, that TOTES wouldn't sell.
3 - MARY CHRISTMAS - Okay, so, I kind of stole this from my church's lecture series this month, but I think not only does it make me giggle with it's cleverness, but it's truth. Whether or not you are religious, this holiday is all about LOVE and GIVING of yourself to others, and if that doesn't give you the warm fuzzies, I don't know what does.
4 - Apparently the number 14,157, which I have no idea what it means, but one day I will!
5 - Ok, so I have a precious toddler at home that I use to de-stress, but honestly, life is good! It's a blessing! And so are you! Look around at what you have....find something to be thankful for, and focus on that! That's yours and it's SPECIAL. Appreciate life.
6 - Nothing HAS to be perfect. Give it up. Perfect is just an idea of how you think things SHOULD be. A type personalities (such as mine) get hung up on this. Christmas is this great holiday that is filled with traditions and perfect things that we need to reciprocate in order to be filled with the awesome. SO NOT TRUE. You know what? Know one who matters really cares what you buy them...they care about the fact that you thought of them and got them something. Quit stressing about the perfect gift and think about the person! Something thoughtful and handmade will often trump something expensive!!! It really is the thought that counts!!!
7 - Don't take advice from a drunk blogger! Maybe the best advice EVER!!!
ME? Tomorrrow AM I will be at work, coffee in hand, working without pause, wondering what in the world I was thinking the night, drinking all those drinks and laughing out loud? BUT you know what I was thinking??? That I love people and that they are each special and that I'm happy they are in my life. I'm proud of them all and that I'm part of a blanket of life that is weaved patch my patch into something greater. I'm part of the fabric...and happy to be a piece, if even for a night.
I've missed you blogosphere!!!
December 8, 2010
The Wednesday Review
Hey everyone! How are you?!?
Before I get into this Wednesday's book review, I need to let you in on a totally unfun-not-really-a-secret secret. I know, tantalizing, right?
If you've noticed my recent blog absense, both from posting and commenting, I just want you to know that I promise to return to normal in January. The truth is, my full time job has a busy season that starts right after Thanksgiving and lasts right through to our deadline on December 31st. So, the 11 and 12 hour workdays have been leaving me dragging and tired, with little time for anything (not even writing...GASP!) but spending the holidays with my family.
Am I complaining? Okay, yes, maybe a little, but honestly, I love my job and what I do, so it's a necessary evil. But, I promise my darlings that I will be back to my peppy normal self come January and I will try to come around from time to time to say hello. But if you don't see me, just know I'm thinking about you!
Now, onto my latest book review...the good news is that no matter how busy my life gets, I always unwind before bed with a few pages of a good book. So, here's my latest.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
First of all, I LOVE this cover and the title is full of awesomeness. I moved this to the top of my TBR stack for those two reasons alone, because I was totally intrigued.
But I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't a little let down by it. The story was good and it definitely kept me interested, but there was something missing for me that is a bit harder to describe. I never "lost" myself in this book. Throughout the reading I was reminded that I was indeed, reading. After reading so many GREAT young adult books, this one just didn't have the same flow and unputtdownableness of the others. Not to say it wasn't good, because it was, it just wasn't GREAT in my mind.
My favorite things about it? The creative storyline and the characters, Jem in particular. They were flawed and lovable, just the way I like my characters to be. The story was unique and interesting. The Shadowhunters themselves are very, very cool.
In summary, I would definitely recommend this book, it was fun and different. As a reader, I plan to continue reading Cassandra Clare's other books, because as an author, her creativity is superb.
View all my reviews
SO, have you read it? What did you think? I love getting other readers opinions because we're all so very different!
Hope you're holidays are going well and you're staying warm!
Before I get into this Wednesday's book review, I need to let you in on a totally unfun-not-really-a-secret secret. I know, tantalizing, right?
If you've noticed my recent blog absense, both from posting and commenting, I just want you to know that I promise to return to normal in January. The truth is, my full time job has a busy season that starts right after Thanksgiving and lasts right through to our deadline on December 31st. So, the 11 and 12 hour workdays have been leaving me dragging and tired, with little time for anything (not even writing...GASP!) but spending the holidays with my family.
Am I complaining? Okay, yes, maybe a little, but honestly, I love my job and what I do, so it's a necessary evil. But, I promise my darlings that I will be back to my peppy normal self come January and I will try to come around from time to time to say hello. But if you don't see me, just know I'm thinking about you!
Now, onto my latest book review...the good news is that no matter how busy my life gets, I always unwind before bed with a few pages of a good book. So, here's my latest.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
First of all, I LOVE this cover and the title is full of awesomeness. I moved this to the top of my TBR stack for those two reasons alone, because I was totally intrigued.
But I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't a little let down by it. The story was good and it definitely kept me interested, but there was something missing for me that is a bit harder to describe. I never "lost" myself in this book. Throughout the reading I was reminded that I was indeed, reading. After reading so many GREAT young adult books, this one just didn't have the same flow and unputtdownableness of the others. Not to say it wasn't good, because it was, it just wasn't GREAT in my mind.
My favorite things about it? The creative storyline and the characters, Jem in particular. They were flawed and lovable, just the way I like my characters to be. The story was unique and interesting. The Shadowhunters themselves are very, very cool.
In summary, I would definitely recommend this book, it was fun and different. As a reader, I plan to continue reading Cassandra Clare's other books, because as an author, her creativity is superb.
View all my reviews
SO, have you read it? What did you think? I love getting other readers opinions because we're all so very different!
Hope you're holidays are going well and you're staying warm!
December 4, 2010
Notice anything different???
That's right! My blog received a MUCH NEEDED makeover!
Woo Hoo! Doesn't she look pretty?
Many thanks to Kim (who is full of awesomeness). She did all the hard work! Make sure to give her a shout out on her blog if you like the new changes!
And now, time for my insane weekend to begin! Headed to my sister's wedding and need to get prepared...let the partaying begin!
Hope you are all enjoying the holidays...I've missed you!
Woo Hoo! Doesn't she look pretty?
Many thanks to Kim (who is full of awesomeness). She did all the hard work! Make sure to give her a shout out on her blog if you like the new changes!
And now, time for my insane weekend to begin! Headed to my sister's wedding and need to get prepared...let the partaying begin!
Hope you are all enjoying the holidays...I've missed you!
December 1, 2010
The Hating Game Amazon Web Splash!!!
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About THE HATING GAME:
When man-eater Mattie Johns agrees to star on a dating game show to save her ailing recruitment business, she's confident she'll sail through to the end without letting down the perma-guard she's perfected from years of her love 'em and leave 'em dating strategy. After all, what can go wrong with dating a few losers and hanging out long enough to pick up a juicy £2000,000 prize? Plenty, Mattie discovers, when it's revealed that the contestants are four of her very unhappy exes. Can Mattie confront her past to get the prize money she so desperately needs, or will her exes finally wreak their long-awaited revenge? And what about the ambitious TV producer whose career depends on stopping her from making it to the end?
November 24, 2010
And the WINNER is...
The winner of my
End of October Karma 200 Follower GIVEWAY is:
*drumroll please*|||||Tabby Lewis!!!!
Congrats Tabby!
I'll be emailing you shortly to get your details so I can send your awesome package on it's way!
So...
How is everyone else out in blogland????
Sorry for my blog-absense, but with the holidays, work, and manuscript revisions, I've been swamped.
I have a feeling I'm probably not alone.
Hope you all have a very
HappyThanksgiving!
Lots of holiday*hugs*Kristi
End of October Karma 200 Follower GIVEWAY is:
*drumroll please*|||||Tabby Lewis!!!!
Congrats Tabby!
I'll be emailing you shortly to get your details so I can send your awesome package on it's way!
So...
How is everyone else out in blogland????
Sorry for my blog-absense, but with the holidays, work, and manuscript revisions, I've been swamped.
I have a feeling I'm probably not alone.
Hope you all have a very
HappyThanksgiving!
Lots of holiday*hugs*Kristi
November 12, 2010
Reminder
Just a quick note to remind you all to enter for my giveaway if you haven't already! (Click the yellow link above this post)
The winner will be announced the day before Thanksgiving!
I don't know about you, but this month has been crazy busy and there seems to be alot going on.
Time for a bit of relaxation...
Ahhh, that's better.
Have a great weekend!
*hugs*kristi
The winner will be announced the day before Thanksgiving!
I don't know about you, but this month has been crazy busy and there seems to be alot going on.
Time for a bit of relaxation...
Ahhh, that's better.
Have a great weekend!
*hugs*kristi
November 9, 2010
Musical Tuesday
Good morning all!
Thanks to all my new followers, both here and on Twitter!
It's time again for musical Tuesday!
I thought today I'd let this new video and song help me revisit a bit of the past.
As some of you know (and some probably don't), I've had a long time crush *cough* *obsession* *cough* with Gavin Rossdale and the band Bush. Love, love, love them. Have every Bush album (my favorite is Razorblade Suitcase, thanks for asking), Institute album, and Gavin's solo album.
All of them honestly brilliant. Seen them live quite a few times and there's just nothing like it. Nothing.
I found this last week and just had to share:
Wow. Every time I hear it, it reminds me of Bush back in the day and it gets me pumped up. I can (and do) listen to it over and over some days.
So, what do you think??? Any other Bush/Gavin Rossdale fans? This collaboration with Apocalyptica seems like a good and natural fit.
And for you NaNoWriMo peeps, how's it going??? Hanging in there??? Staying positive? Need encouragement? I'm here!
Hope you all have a great week!
*hugs*
kristi
Thanks to all my new followers, both here and on Twitter!
It's time again for musical Tuesday!
I thought today I'd let this new video and song help me revisit a bit of the past.
As some of you know (and some probably don't), I've had a long time crush *cough* *obsession* *cough* with Gavin Rossdale and the band Bush. Love, love, love them. Have every Bush album (my favorite is Razorblade Suitcase, thanks for asking), Institute album, and Gavin's solo album.
All of them honestly brilliant. Seen them live quite a few times and there's just nothing like it. Nothing.
I found this last week and just had to share:
Wow. Every time I hear it, it reminds me of Bush back in the day and it gets me pumped up. I can (and do) listen to it over and over some days.
So, what do you think??? Any other Bush/Gavin Rossdale fans? This collaboration with Apocalyptica seems like a good and natural fit.
And for you NaNoWriMo peeps, how's it going??? Hanging in there??? Staying positive? Need encouragement? I'm here!
Hope you all have a great week!
*hugs*
kristi
November 4, 2010
Time for another confession!
I resisted for so long. I really did.
Almost a full year. If you don't believe me, I offer the following post as proof.
But, as of last Saturday, October 30th, I decided to drink the kool-aid.
AND as I suspected, it was delicious.
I'm totally addicted and I don't even know what I'm doing yet.
Yes, it's official.
I'VE JOINED TWITTER!!!
I haven't even tweeted (is that the appropriate word??? I have no idea) much to be honest. I'm just enjoying adding friends and hearing what others have to say. I knew I'd be instantly addicted. To be honest, that's why I resisted for so long. But, I have to admit, for writers, there's SO MUCH information you can find daily. Agents and friends are constantly posting useful links and articles. There's an abundance of short clickety-clicks to suck your time away into a huge black hole.
So, please, for the love of all things community, if you are a long time Twitter user and have some tips for a total newbie, please comment below. I have no idea how to post a cute little link or what all these hash marks are about. Basically, I can tweet words and read what others say right now. Any help is greatly appreciated.
My user name is:@kristikay13
If you're on Twitter and I haven't already found you, please follow me and I'll return the favor. I love nothing more than finding new friends.
Now, share that knowledge I know you all have...I need serious help on my Twitter skillz....
*hugs*kristi
Almost a full year. If you don't believe me, I offer the following post as proof.
But, as of last Saturday, October 30th, I decided to drink the kool-aid.
AND as I suspected, it was delicious.
I'm totally addicted and I don't even know what I'm doing yet.
Yes, it's official.
I'VE JOINED TWITTER!!!
I haven't even tweeted (is that the appropriate word??? I have no idea) much to be honest. I'm just enjoying adding friends and hearing what others have to say. I knew I'd be instantly addicted. To be honest, that's why I resisted for so long. But, I have to admit, for writers, there's SO MUCH information you can find daily. Agents and friends are constantly posting useful links and articles. There's an abundance of short clickety-clicks to suck your time away into a huge black hole.
So, please, for the love of all things community, if you are a long time Twitter user and have some tips for a total newbie, please comment below. I have no idea how to post a cute little link or what all these hash marks are about. Basically, I can tweet words and read what others say right now. Any help is greatly appreciated.
My user name is:@kristikay13
If you're on Twitter and I haven't already found you, please follow me and I'll return the favor. I love nothing more than finding new friends.
Now, share that knowledge I know you all have...I need serious help on my Twitter skillz....
*hugs*kristi
November 2, 2010
Musical Tuesday!
A little something different this Tuesday!
Believe it or not, hubs and I actually got out of the house and had an official date this past Friday! For those of you with toddlers at home, or any kids for that matter, you probably understand what a big deal this was for us. Or maybe you're better about finding time than we are. ;-)
AND since we went to a concert, I thought the awesomeness was fitting for my usual Tuesday musical/inspirational mix. Plus, I love when bloggers post photo tours, so I figued it was my turn!
Am I rambling? I think I am. Moving on.
This night was actually a surprise I'd planned for hubs three months before and I didn't tell him who we were going to see or even where we were going before hand. Or that we had 7th row seats!
More fun that way I think.
Here we are leaving the kiddo at Grandma's...
I know I've posted about these guys before, but seriously, they put on an amazing show.AMAZING!True performers I tell you. Who?Sons of Sylvia!
Do I hear crickets???? Not heard of them?Time to check them out, you won't be disappointed.Go, Run, I'll wait.
The performance was great, but unfortunately a little short. I could've listened to them all night, but they were the opening act for Billy something and Carrie Underwood.
Not to fear though, we got to meet them afterwards and get an autograph (and a hug!).
I seriously felt like a giddy teenager. It was awesome.
They're one of the few bands that hubs and I can agree on. We're both very passionate about these guys and spreading the word.
Carrie Underwood also put on an amazing show. We kind of went into it thinking we'd stay for just a few songs and leave (sorry Carrie fans, I love her as a person, but just not my taste in music), but we ended up staying for the entire performance and encore. She seems like such a down to earth girl and is totally tiny and gorgeous. Her outfits were to die for and I left wanting to wear something sparkly. Her voice is amazing and she is a daredevil! Check this out.
Um, yeah. That's her in the back of the truck SINGING while it flies around the stadium. It was insane.
The boys ended up coming out again during her performance for a duet...
Good times I tell you, VERY GOOD TIMES.I can't wait to see the boys headline their own show.
I've been singing their songs non-stop for three days now.
So, what-do-ya think? Do you like the sound?Not your thing?
I'd love to hear your thoughts! Until next time...
*hugs*kristi
Believe it or not, hubs and I actually got out of the house and had an official date this past Friday! For those of you with toddlers at home, or any kids for that matter, you probably understand what a big deal this was for us. Or maybe you're better about finding time than we are. ;-)
AND since we went to a concert, I thought the awesomeness was fitting for my usual Tuesday musical/inspirational mix. Plus, I love when bloggers post photo tours, so I figued it was my turn!
Am I rambling? I think I am. Moving on.
This night was actually a surprise I'd planned for hubs three months before and I didn't tell him who we were going to see or even where we were going before hand. Or that we had 7th row seats!
More fun that way I think.
Here we are leaving the kiddo at Grandma's...
I know I've posted about these guys before, but seriously, they put on an amazing show.AMAZING!True performers I tell you. Who?Sons of Sylvia!
Do I hear crickets???? Not heard of them?Time to check them out, you won't be disappointed.Go, Run, I'll wait.
The performance was great, but unfortunately a little short. I could've listened to them all night, but they were the opening act for Billy something and Carrie Underwood.
Not to fear though, we got to meet them afterwards and get an autograph (and a hug!).
I seriously felt like a giddy teenager. It was awesome.
They're one of the few bands that hubs and I can agree on. We're both very passionate about these guys and spreading the word.
Carrie Underwood also put on an amazing show. We kind of went into it thinking we'd stay for just a few songs and leave (sorry Carrie fans, I love her as a person, but just not my taste in music), but we ended up staying for the entire performance and encore. She seems like such a down to earth girl and is totally tiny and gorgeous. Her outfits were to die for and I left wanting to wear something sparkly. Her voice is amazing and she is a daredevil! Check this out.
Um, yeah. That's her in the back of the truck SINGING while it flies around the stadium. It was insane.The boys ended up coming out again during her performance for a duet...
Good times I tell you, VERY GOOD TIMES.I can't wait to see the boys headline their own show.I've been singing their songs non-stop for three days now.
So, what-do-ya think? Do you like the sound?Not your thing?
I'd love to hear your thoughts! Until next time...
*hugs*kristi
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