Okay, so I actually have absolutely nothing to say about Cruella De Vil, other than the fact that's the song I'm currently listening to.
"And if she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will."
Really the main point is that "The Recipe of Our Lives" has a new banner! Photography by me. That would actually be the contents of my desk right now, though the recipe card was done specifically for the picture, lol. It includes Bug's calendar for school this summer. Granted he had is PreK graduation this past Thursday, and I couldn't have been more proud of a momma. He was awarded so many things, including the High Academics award, which is only given to two students per school year.
Then we have my Studs 'N Spurs calendar. A Christmas gift from a close friend to "keep me company while Cowboy's gone", lol. No, I didn't share the pictures of the studs 'n spurs, sorry folks. That's my main calendar. It keeps a lot of things coordinated (and in colors)!
My cell phone. (A Droid RAZR if you're wondering, and yes, I love it, and no, I will not flip to Apple products.)
A pen. Duh.
Finally, the notebook that contains everything from shopping lists to editing and writing deadlines. Which I'm proud to announce, I have three days up on my self set editing deadlines. No where near as good of news on my self set writing deadlines though.
Speaking of writing, though, I am participating in Camp NaNoWriMo... Sorta. I'm a bit more behind than I would like to be right now; however, I didn't decide that I was going to participate until Friday night, so I guess it's not too bad. I'm using a piece that started as a private forum RPG between a good friend and myself. With his permission and acknowledgement, of course. If you're ever around NaNoWriMo land, take a moment to look me up. I can be found by using "Serenity Ashley". Though I may go back to my old penname of "Rena Beausejour", I have no fully decided yet.
Well, it's twenty-three thirty, so I reckon I better put myself to bed as well. Bug is always up early, and we're trying to move Gnat's schedule back more so that he'll be up earlier as well.
Take care all!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
What's in the Bag?
Here's a fun game for you: What's in the bag?
Well, in my house, it depends on WHICH bag you're referring to.
By my front door there are three bags currently residing. A bag for general tote around, a black briefcase style bag, and a drawstring bag. There's a canvas tote bag that should also reside there. As well as two diaper bags, always in various locations.
General Tote Around
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
This lovely little thing was one of the Barnes & Noble ten dollar specials from last summer. I positively love this thing. Currently, there's not much in it.
-Multiple colored gel pens
-An address book
-A planner
-Small tube of sunblock for the kiddos
Black Briefcase Style Bag
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
This bag came from a KMart store clearance. They were shutting down one locally that didn't get a lot of business, so voila, another ten dollar steal. This isn't the EXACT same as mine, but it's close. I don't actually use the laptop portion of it for a laptop, but it keeps things situated and organized. Current contents include:
-Yankee Candle Fundraising stuff
-A 1" three-ring-binder that contains all my additional stuff for fundraising research and what-not
-A couple black pens
-A highlighter
-Some lip gloss and mascara
-A teething ring
-Two rolls of carnival tickets
-Sometimes a Leapster Explorer
Drawstring "Cinch" Bag
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
These things are great. If you don't own at least one... INVEST.
Navy Pride Cinch Bag
-Two 1" three-ring-binders that contain all my Family Readiness Group stuff
-A "Studs 'N' Spurs" calendar that was a Christmas gift, so I "have something to drool over when my Cowboy's gone". When Cowboy's gone, it's also a great laugh to pull it out when I need to plan something, and it does brighten up the day
-A black pen
-A pencil
Summer Fun Cinch Bag
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
-Sunblock ranging from SPF4 to SPF55
-A few beach toys
-Occasionally there's a few bottles of water in it
Canvas Tote
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
Again, just similar. But mine's more blue than this and has COMPASS on the front.
-ALL the stuff given to us by the wonderful women who teach the Norfolk COMPASS course for Navy spouses. <3
Diaper Bags
Okay, so the first is technically a "Car Organizer"--it's a diaper bag. Lol. Both of these contain the same things:
-At LEAST two outfit changes
-As many diapers as can be stuffed inside
-A toy or stuffie of some sort
-A package of wipes (usually the smaller soft plastic cased ones)
-Empty bottles
-Bottles of water
-Snacks for bigger kids
-Juice boxes for bigger kids
-Mini first aid kit
-Neosporin
-Baby hat
-Sunblock
Well, there you have it. These are the main contents of the bags around our house. Sometimes you can also find my tablet in them, but not always. Usually my wallet and keys are whatever bag we're using for the day. And in extreme cases, like this past week in its entirety, Cowboy's cell phone could be found in my diaper bag. D'oh?
*Roni Loren's Blog Post "Bloggers Beware: You CAN Get Sued for Using Pics on Your Blog - My Story: http://www.roniloren.com/blog/2012/7/20/bloggers-beware-you-can-get-sued-for-using-pics-on-your-blog.html#disqus_thread*
Well, in my house, it depends on WHICH bag you're referring to.
By my front door there are three bags currently residing. A bag for general tote around, a black briefcase style bag, and a drawstring bag. There's a canvas tote bag that should also reside there. As well as two diaper bags, always in various locations.
General Tote Around
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
This lovely little thing was one of the Barnes & Noble ten dollar specials from last summer. I positively love this thing. Currently, there's not much in it.
-Multiple colored gel pens
-An address book
-A planner
-Small tube of sunblock for the kiddos
Black Briefcase Style Bag
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
-Yankee Candle Fundraising stuff
-A 1" three-ring-binder that contains all my additional stuff for fundraising research and what-not
-A couple black pens
-A highlighter
-Some lip gloss and mascara
-A teething ring
-Two rolls of carnival tickets
-Sometimes a Leapster Explorer
Drawstring "Cinch" Bag
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
Navy Pride Cinch Bag
-Two 1" three-ring-binders that contain all my Family Readiness Group stuff
-A "Studs 'N' Spurs" calendar that was a Christmas gift, so I "have something to drool over when my Cowboy's gone". When Cowboy's gone, it's also a great laugh to pull it out when I need to plan something, and it does brighten up the day
-A black pen
-A pencil
Summer Fun Cinch Bag
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
-Sunblock ranging from SPF4 to SPF55
-A few beach toys
-Occasionally there's a few bottles of water in it
Canvas Tote
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.*
-ALL the stuff given to us by the wonderful women who teach the Norfolk COMPASS course for Navy spouses. <3
Diaper Bags
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.* Cowboy's
*Picture has been temporarily removed until I can take my own and post. Please refer to Roni Loren blog post linked at the bottom of this post.* Mine
-At LEAST two outfit changes
-As many diapers as can be stuffed inside
-A toy or stuffie of some sort
-A package of wipes (usually the smaller soft plastic cased ones)
-Empty bottles
-Bottles of water
-Snacks for bigger kids
-Juice boxes for bigger kids
-Mini first aid kit
-Neosporin
-Baby hat
-Sunblock
Well, there you have it. These are the main contents of the bags around our house. Sometimes you can also find my tablet in them, but not always. Usually my wallet and keys are whatever bag we're using for the day. And in extreme cases, like this past week in its entirety, Cowboy's cell phone could be found in my diaper bag. D'oh?
*Roni Loren's Blog Post "Bloggers Beware: You CAN Get Sued for Using Pics on Your Blog - My Story: http://www.roniloren.com/blog/2012/7/20/bloggers-beware-you-can-get-sued-for-using-pics-on-your-blog.html#disqus_thread*
Friday, April 6, 2012
BEDA... FAIL! Script Frenzy, onward!
Okay, so instead of folding the mountains of laundry that are seriously surrounding me right now, I'm posting to tell y'all that I failed BEDA, obviously. However, my dear friend, Inferno, and I were also taking on the Script Frenzy challenge. On their wonderful website there is a plot generator, and since we had none, just for giggles yesterday, I decided to see what it presented us. It was as follows:
"The Script Frenzy plot machine says: In a world ruled by chickens, a failing college freshman begins training for a life of piratehood."
As a joke, I sent Inferno a snippet that just said the chickens were on to us, and I thought we'd been sold out, and, I'm not sure if sadly or impressively, it has just taken off since then, lol. It's mildly ridiculous, I'm not going to lie, but we were already intending to write a humor piece. What better, honestly?
In the meanwhile, Bug and I are watching The Ant Bully, while Gnat sits in his swing, facing the general direction of the television. I have to say, even colorful as it is, it hardly holds his attention for long.
With that being said, time for me to head off, as he sounds the alarm that he is currently displeased. Plus the thirty tons of laundry to be folded. Siiigh.
"The Script Frenzy plot machine says: In a world ruled by chickens, a failing college freshman begins training for a life of piratehood."
As a joke, I sent Inferno a snippet that just said the chickens were on to us, and I thought we'd been sold out, and, I'm not sure if sadly or impressively, it has just taken off since then, lol. It's mildly ridiculous, I'm not going to lie, but we were already intending to write a humor piece. What better, honestly?
In the meanwhile, Bug and I are watching The Ant Bully, while Gnat sits in his swing, facing the general direction of the television. I have to say, even colorful as it is, it hardly holds his attention for long.
With that being said, time for me to head off, as he sounds the alarm that he is currently displeased. Plus the thirty tons of laundry to be folded. Siiigh.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
BEDA - Day 1
It's only day one of Blog Every Day in April, and in all honestly, I'm sprawled across our bed, posting from my cell phone. I hate days like today. I slept in this morning. Mistake number one. Cowboy was on duty last night. Bug stayed the night at Gramma's house. Gnat, after we went to bed at one, slept til nearly nine, and probably would've longer had Cowboy and I not woke him up.
We DID manage to go and pick up our gorgeous new lawn furniture (used, but still in wonderful condition, and cheap!) and get it home and unloaded. But my actual productiveness for the day ended there.
Being unproductive in a day practically ruins it for me. It makes me feel slow and lazy and sluggish and just not very useful at all. Not saying a lazy day isn't good every now and again, but today I was the only non productive one. Granted, I was monitoring Bug and Gnat, but still. I don't know. Just kind of bothers me.
Plus, I feel EXHAUSTED now. Talk about OLD.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Happy Birthday, Dad!
While I didn't intend to post today, I have a VERY quick moment while Bug is napping, Gnat is taking a chill, and Cowboy isn't home yet, just to wish my wonderful dad a happy birthday! He stepped into mine and my mom's lives and took over helping to raise a very obnoxious nine-year-old me, when he certainly didn't have to.
Happy Birthday, Dad! I love you!
Happy Birthday, Dad! I love you!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
So Much With Keeping Up
I have this bad habit of having blogs, and not updating as frequently as I should, and then going on an updating frenzy. Let's call this what will (hopefully) be a lengthy frenzy, lol!
As it was never indicated before--as of three weeks and four days ago, I am now a mother of not only one, but two! amazing little boys. AX (Bug) and NR (Gnat, compliments of his Grandpa). And wife of an amazing man, my Cowboy. Right now, it is also midnight, so I'm going to disappear for a bit, as this is Momma's "alone time"! More soon, promise!
As it was never indicated before--as of three weeks and four days ago, I am now a mother of not only one, but two! amazing little boys. AX (Bug) and NR (Gnat, compliments of his Grandpa). And wife of an amazing man, my Cowboy. Right now, it is also midnight, so I'm going to disappear for a bit, as this is Momma's "alone time"! More soon, promise!
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