en ce moment//Currently

//Listening//

Taylor Swift's Love Story

Siblings watching Star Trek: Voyager

//Loving//

Taylor Swift's Safe and Sound

Life without Bicycle Breaks.

Sullivan, my Character.

Kyo and Yuki,and Shigure, and Momiji, and Hatori, and everybody on Fruits Basket. Except Akito. He/She is a creep. And a meanie head. HE PRETTY MUCH BLINDED HATORI AND HAS EMOTIONALY SCARRED THEM ALL. Shame Akito. Shame on you.

//Pictures//

//Wanting//

To hug Sullivan, who is my epicest character, BTW.

A Milkshake.

To be on The Enterprise.

My Sherlock Holmes book to hurry up and ship itself to my mailbox.

To Learn French, Korean and Klingon.

//Today//

We had a lazy morning, and the little girls watched about 5 Star Trek: TNG while I wrote. and then we went to ride bikes. I found out my bike's brakes were practically nonexsistant, which made for a fun ride. Even if I did complain, it was still fun. And then we went to eat Dinner at a place I shall not name...ok..McDonalds. Hang me. We deserve a treat after eating so healthily lately. I got a  Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, which smelled better then it tasted. Just sayin'.

//Posts I ♥//

Jocee's Fiction Friday

Rachel's Snippets

//Reading//

Scott Westerfield's Midnighters: Secret Hour

Well, thats 'bout it.

saranghae

saranghae to all of you!

(Kudos to those who understand what 'saranghae' means....Mirriam?).

Ma Journee {Entry 4}

Well, today started out late.  I woke up, and the clock's read 10 AM.  Record people. I hardly EVER sleep in that late.  It's like, almost impossible.  After 7, I'm much to wide away to go back to sleep until at least 5 PM.

Well, the mail had already ran before I was truly up and about (I normally walk around like a zombie for five minuets after waking up).  And I got a lovely from the one and only Rachel from Dramatic Elegance:

It is from my all time favorite online store, Shabby Apple.
Really, they are a BEAUTIFUL shop.  Most of their items are modest, vintage, and totally chic.  You should SO check them out.  I've been wearing my necklace clock all day.
And  I got a compliment off of it today at the bank.  Don't you love it when that happens?

We ate Brunch (a mix between Breakfast and lunch), and started getting ready to go to town.

How many girls do you know, that dress and primp themselves up just to go to the library?  I look like I'm going on a date most of the time.

I'm a new driver, (New meaning, has only driven on a paved road two or three times), but I drove halfway to town today.  Without killing us all.  BIG achievement people!

First off, we stopped at the bank, as my brothers and I had to cash a check, we use two separate banks, so that was two stops.

Then, to Heaven (AKA, the library).

I really love that place.

My selections for the month?

Amarathine from Amarathine Forever suggested this book series, and I got the 1, 2 and 4. (I thought book 4 was book 3, so, it was a slight confusion.).  And, OH MY GOODNESS OH MY GOODNESS.  I already adore Artemis.  A 12 Year old super villain with Sherlock Holmes personality?  I'm only on page 34, but, Wow. Amazing.  And, I heard they plan on making a movie? Buy me a ticket, and reserve me a seat.
Oh, and Butler. What a sweet, gentle, gun toting, giant of a fellow. 

I haven't started this yet.  I just saw how it said "James Bond and Harry Potter mixed together", and while I'm not a HP fan..exactly...I have been going through this James Bond faze.  Thanks to Mirriam and Finn McMissile.

I realized how few 'girl' books I read.  So, I decided to throw myself a curve ball, and see what happens.

 Dunno much about this one, just thought it sounded neat.

I am an Agatha Christie tycoon, nearly.  I love her books, They are better then Arthur Conan Doyle's work.  There, I said it.  But, Sherlock Holmes is, and forever will be, my love.  I adore Holmesie with all my Fangirl heart.

And this.  I am actually reading a Star Wars EU. 

Now now, no need to look like that.
Since reading reviews, I've learned that this probably isn't the best EU to start out with, and while I'd prefer to start out with Thrawn (I LOVE HIS EYES!!!), I can't help that they didn't have any there.

So, Thats that.

I need to get back to Artemis.  I think he is calling my name. 

Weekly Wonders.

Miss Nova over at Forgotten Paper Airplanes (her blog is awesome. I love it) is starting a new weekly linkup...I'll let her explain it:

"Here's how it works. There will be a specified category for that week (inspirational, random, wedding, etc.), and you will post as many pictures as you wish in that specific category. And...just to test it out, we'll do random this week. I'm not sure how well this is going to work, considering I don't have a button, nor do I have a link thing...working on it.

So, this week's category is random. Which means any picture you've found that you just love"

So, my pictures, (thought included free of charge)

 Atticus Finch, you never cease to make me smile.  I even named my lamp after him. (I name everything).  It is a green Banker's lamp...(Like THIS one).  The moment I got it, I thought, "This looks like a lamp A Lawyer would use..." It got the name 'My Atticus Lamp'.

NOVA! Isn't Tom's eyes normally blue, however?  He must be wearing contact, or something.

No comment.  (My brother, Zeb asks who he is, I said, "Loki. He's a bad guy".  Zeb: "Duh.  All bad guys look cool")

You wont believe how many times I've said this.  Half hoping blue fire will come out of my palm.  It doesn't work. I need a Rider Tattoo on my palm first...

I haven't watched the Eragon movie...yet...but I think they matched the actor up PERFECTLY with the character.  This, is so Durza.   The only difference that I feel that is kinda big...is Shades have Maroon eyes. Not light blue.  Light Blue looks good on Durza, however.
 WHY DID YOU HAVE TO DIE?!?!?

I sympathize.

 

Ya know, I use this quote a lot.

And this picture:

 

Unless you are a fellow Phantom/Erik lover...and you read the book before the movie...you just won't get the splendor of this picture.  The realisticness.

Forget Gerard Butler. 

^THAT^ is what Erik really looked like.

And one last Hiddles picture for Nova, because I like you, *wink*

Ok.  So...I forgot to say anything about the Wissmann's visit.  I am ashamed. Forgive me.

We had a BLAST. In capital letters.

Me and Hannah W. (who is a little less then a year older then me.  She is 16, and I'm about to be 16) talked about loads of things.

Books, reviewing, books, Wild West Bandits, Books, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Books, her married Siblings, book.

You get the pattern, right?

I'm sad that we have to wait a full year until we can see them again...but at least I gave Hannah my email address..and I friended her on FaceBook..so..maybe the year will pass quickly.

Fairfallen, dearest Readers! Until another day!

(P.S.  Dance of the sugar Plum fairies...MmmMmmMmmm!)

Giveaway! {You're gonna love it}

I'm happy to announce, I'm doing ANOTHER giveaway! If your a fan of Dr. Who, or enjoy Lip goodies (lip balm) you'll will be happy I announced it as well!

Shall I proceed? Yes? GOOD!

First up, We have our wonderful sponsor, Lady of The Rekindled Page!  I saw her lovely prints, and KNEW I had to ask her to participate! Some of my faves include THIS Daydream giraffe, This Alice in Wonderland. (Can't go wrong with Alice!). This Pink Camera (photographer ♥), This Clock art (I adore Clocks and Keys!), and Darth Vader!

But, I have thought of my many followers in mind, and decided to get this lovely:

 Don't tell me I don't love you guys! ;-)

Isn't her artwork pretty? Her about me says:
I am an Eco-Conscious Artist/Photographer of over 20 years. I have a love for using UpCycled items in my art. At The ReKindled Page I salvage and repurpose Vintage, Antique Dictionary book pages and then combine them with my original unique one of a kind ink designs.

I am now serving up over 100 different Vintage Inspired, Modern Designed Dictionary Art Prints that are Eco-Conscious and absolutely over flowing with humorous creative design and wit. Here at The Rekindled Page I am sure you will find the perfect print that represents YOU and your loves and lifestyle.

I have lots of inspiration for my designs. My home base is Elvis City, good old  Memphis Tennessee but I actually travel with my husband who's job has us on the road about 300 days a year. We love it! Life is a never ending adventure!

So, that was item #1, who's ready for #2?


Lisa from, For Goodness Grape, is generously offering, 1 lip Candy and 1 perfume stick! Of course, it is YOUR choice which ones you'd prefer!
May I offer some suggestions?

I think Every girl needs this!

And, yes, I realize that was almost half Lisa's shop.

So, And if thats not enough! Sandra, from Jane and Company, is giving my a half off code!  I must show you my favorites from here as well, to keep in tradition!  The Code is Cheery50.

$5.00 without half off code

$5.00 without 1/2 off code

$5.00 without 1/2 off code

$5.00 without 1/2 code. This is my favorite Sherlock Holmes quote!

I hope you're just as excited about this as I am!! So, lets get on with the rules!

:Mandatory:

Follow my blog via GFC, however, if you don't have a Google account, subscribe via (isn't 'via' such a lovely word?) email.

:Extras:

Now, notice, You don't HAVE to do these, but it is in your best interests to do so, as it will make your chance of winning more likely per extra.  AND, none  of these will count if you don't do the mandatory first!

Blog/Twitter/Facebook about this giveaway {1 comment per option}

♥ Jane and Company {1 comment}

♥ For Goodness Grape {1 comment}

♥ The Rekindled Page {1 comment}

Go to FGG, and tell me (in a comment) what flavor you'd like to try {2 comment}.

Go to J&C, and Tell me (in a comment) what item is your favorite {2 comments}

Add TRP to your circle {1 comment}
Add J&C to your circle {1 commet}

Add FGG to your circle. {1comment}

Buy something from ANY of the shops, I MUST have proof. {10 comments}

So, what's holding you gals back? Get going! I'll be looking forward to seeing your comments flowing in!

Giveaway ends February 11th 2012, which is also my birthday!

P.S, I did A guest post over at Grace Anna's, go HERE to read it! And, while you're at it, go follow her AWESOME (it deserves Capital letters) blog!

My giveaway winner!

Thanks to all 6 amazing gals that entered!  Amazing to find out, "Hey! I'm not the only Alice of sorts!".  I should give you all an Amazing Alica Award...maybe I will...

Ok, so My very Alice winner IS:

DA DUM DA!
  {That was a drum roll, FYI}.







♥Destiny♥!

Congrats girl!

Destiny's blog is Adorkable.

I think that is a very original name, By the way.  Adorkable, you just wont find another.  And actually, I found myself just saying the name over and over during the day right after to shanged it to that name.  Yeah, random fact about me: Stuff get stuck in my head REAL easily.  {Roll Eyes}.

SO!
Miss Destiny if you will kindly email your mailing info to: bloggerdance{AT}gmail{DOT}com, I will give it to the sponsor, and she will send it to you!

Now, back to what I said at the beginning....

Anyone who reads this (boy, that sounds like a message in the bottle message..) can snab this, to show off their Aliceian-ness.  One thing though:  Please tell me if you take it, so I can love it on your blog.  Thank you!


Thanks all my enterers...there will be a September Giveaway coming up in a few days, and it has six possible items!! That is, if I can get all the sponsors together...anyway...But there will be at least 2.


Thanks again!

The Alice in Wonderland giveaway

Another giveaway!!!  Hear ye, all Alice In Wonderland fans! 

Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.
~Alice~

 So do I.  ☻

Ok, so, today, I am giving away a lovely White Rabbit Necklace!

How's this for muchness?

~Alice~

It is all thanks to Alice In SugarLand, a wonderful Etsy shop!

I really do love that hat.

~Cheshire Cat~

A few of her items include 

Aren't they dear?

Ok, so, here is the rules!!

!MANDATORY!

You must follow my blog.

Say so in one comment.

!EXTRA!

1- Heart Alice In Sugarland if you have an Etsy, (1 comment)

2- Heart your favorite item, and tell us what it is. (1 comment)

3- Have you ever watched the 2010 Alice in Wonderland? What are your thoughts? Tell us in (1 comment)

4- What is your favorite Movie Quote? (1 comment)

5- Blog about this, including the item's picture. (2 comments)

6- Do you consider yourself an Alice of Sorts? Answer in (1 comment.)

So there it is, my newest giveaway!

{Happy clap}.

 

 

I really DO love that hat.

~Cheshire Cat~

 

FairFarren for now!

Ashley.

 

THE winner!

The winner to THIS giveaway hosted by the one and only me, sponsored by HeavenSentCrafts, well, I'm here to tell you who the lucky winner is!!

It is comment #3.......

Should I force you to look it up?



NAH.

She said, " The Coke Heart Necklace was my fav".



CONGRATS MADDIE!!!  Her blog is HERE.

Please email your mailing info to me at:  BloggerdanceATgmailDOTcom.

Thank you all who entered, my next giveaway will be put up somewhere in the first week of August.  Which is soon.  Goodness, time has flown SO quickly!

Hint to the next one?  Alice in Wonderland!!

 My most favorite character on the 'new' 2010 version.  I think I like Sherlock Holmes and The Hatter nearly the same amount.

 I am continually screaming, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD!!!"

I want a pocket watch on a chain.


Well, thats all for now folks!  I hope to do a real bloggy post about VBS before the sun sets....lets hope.

Ashley.

P.S  Shiloh is doing GREAT!!

♪ I'd like to make myself believe...♪

Because my dreams are bursting at the seams.


I like love the songs on my playlist.  If you could do me a favor, and listen to it while reading this post, I'd be ever so happy.  ☻


Loch Lomond

By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes,
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomon'.
where me and my true love were ever wont to gae
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomon'.

Chorus:
O ye'll tak' the high road and I'll tak the low road,
An' I'll be in Scotland afore ye;
But me and me true love will never meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomon'.

'Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen,
On the steep, steep side o' Ben Lomon',
Where in deep purple hue the Hieland hills we view,
An' the moon comin' out in the gloamin'.

(chorus)

The wee birdies sing and the wild flow'rs spring,
And in sunshine the waters are sleepin';
But the broken heart it kens nae second spring,
Tho' the waefu' may cease frae their greetin'


(chorus)

(The song was apparently written by a young soldier to his sweetheart. Two
of Bonnie Prince Charlies soldiers were captured in Carlisle after the
abortive rising of 1745. One wrote the song, the other was released and
took it back to Scotland to give to his colleagues sweetheart. The low road
refers to the soldiers impending death and the path of his spirit, whilst
the high road is either the sign of hope for which he sacrificed his life,
or the actual road back to Scotland over the high rugged hills.
Hence, his spirit would return via the low road and be back in Scotland
first.)

Isn't that so sad and beautiful?  I want to cry almost each time I listen to it.  

And I have Alice's Theme by Danny Elfman.  Mr. Elfman may be in line for replacing John Williams as best composer EVER.

"Oh, Alice, dear where have you been?
So near, so far, so in-between
What have you heard? What have you seen?
Alice! Alice! Please, Alice!

Oh, tell us, are you big or small?
To try this one or try them all
It's such a long, long way to fall
Alice! Alice! Oh, Alice!

How can you know this way not that?
You choose the door, you choose the path
Perhaps you should be coming back
Another day, another day
And nothing is quite what is seems
You're dreaming! Are you dreaming? Oh, Alice!

Oh, how will you find your way?
Oh, how will you find your way? 

No time for tears today. No time for tears today.
No time for tears today. No time for tears today.

So many doors, how did you choose?
So much to gain, so much to lose
So many things got in your way
No time today, no time today
Be careful not to lose your head
Remember what the Dormouse said, Alice!

Did someone pull you by the hand?
How many miles to Wonderland?
Please tell us so we'll understand
Alice! Alice! Oh, Alice!

Oh, how will you find you way?
Oh, how will you find you way?

Plus many others.  Like Fireflies...and When will my life begin?....and Sunshine and Lollipops...and Sh'Boom....and Jesus Take the wheel....I love me songs!