Sunday, November 29, 2009

Sunday Stealing: Tell Me About Yourself!!!!

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Vicki at the blog Fleurette. She states that she found it at Deborah's Devil's Sidekick blog. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Tell Me About Yourself Meme

1. When is your birthday? October 1st

2. Where were you born? Lubbock,Texas

3. Where do you live now? Phoenix, arizona

4. What is your heritage? Mexican-American

5. Tell us about a weakness. Giving into temptation.......
6. What's a goal that you'd like to achieve? To finish all the Challenges I made for this Blog

7. What is the most overused internet phrase? LOL?

8. What was your first thought this morning? dang it's cold

9. When do you usually go to bed? when I'm tired of course Smile emoticon

10. Do you smoke? If not, did you ever? Nope, when  I was younger like  3 or 4 times only

11. Do you like your current relationship status? No

12. Do you (or did you) get along with your parents? Not as much as I want to..

13. How often do you drink alcohol? not that much but I do.

14. Have you ever tried drugs (that weren't prescribed)? hmm......yes

15. Have you ever gone skinny dipping? If yes, do tell. no, but I want to ... LOL.

16. If given the choice, how would you like to die?  Peacefully with family around

17. What did you want to be when you grew up? a Writer.

18. Have you ever been dumped? yes

19. What's on your pizza? just cheese

20. Have you ever shoplifted? yes.....a candy bar.

Thank you for playing this week on
Sunday Stealing
! Please leave a comment or link when you have posted. Feel free to stop back and visit other player's posts. Have a great week. See you next Sunday!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Teaser Tuesday!!

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  shouldbereading Anyone can play along! Just do the following:



  •  Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
 Emilie Richards--Touching Stars



 pg. 214

Jared knew Cray was just talking, probably to change the subject.



Gayle was satisfied that her side dishes were wolfed down by everyone from students to adults.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

RYOB (read your own books)Challenge 2010



This one Challenge I've got to do!!! I have lots of books just Waiting to be READ :)


For 2010, I am planning to continue with the RYOB (Read Your Own Books) challenge! The rules are simple:
  • Pick a number of books you’d like to read in one year
  • Choose those books from your OWN collection
  • Read them between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010
And, that’s it!
Some other guidelines for this challenge:
  • Re-Reads are NOT allowed (the challenge is to get more of your own books read that have been sitting there waiting!)
  • Audiobooks & e-books ARE allowed
  • You do NOT need a blog to participate — you can leave comments on this post with your progress
Stay tuned! On January 1st, I will add a Mr.Linky here for participants to sign up! ;)

2010 100 + Reading Challenge




Here are the guidelines:


1. The goal is to read 100 or more books. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.


--Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post. To learn how to sign up without having a blog, click here.


2. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Young Reader, Nonfiction – as long as the book has an ISBN or equivalent or can be purchased as such, the book counts.


3. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.


4. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.


5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010. Books started before the 1st do not count.


6. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your post where your books will be listed. Include the URL to this post so that other viewers can find this fun challenge. If you’d prefer to put your list in the sidebar of your blog, please leave your viewers the link to the sign up page. Again, so viewers can join the challenge too.

Sunday Stealing :P

Sunday Stealing: The Party Mummy Meme

1. Name someone with the same birthday as you. My Tio Neto

2. Where was your first kiss?  In my Room when i was like 10

3. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex? If yes, why? all the time my bro's cause they deserved it..

4. Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people? When? for school in school

5. What's the first thing you notice about your preferred sex? His smile :)

6. What really turns you off?  the smell of smoke and booze

7. What is your biggest mistake? Thinking it would be all right when it was all said and done.

8. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose? nope haven't done that

9. Say something totally random about yourself. Should be sleeping

10. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity? yes, all the time Selena.

11. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows?  NOPE no way

12. Are you comfortable with your height? sure am

13. What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you? wine and dine

14. When do you know it's love?  you just KNOW it, feels right and everything

15. What's something that really annoys you? people who try and pry into my Personal Business I'll tell anyone anything I want them to KNOW!!

Thank you for playing this week on Sunday Stealing! Please leave a comment or link when you have posted. Feel free to stop back and visit other player’s posts. Have a great week. See you next Sunday!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

The Saturday 9






1. Has anyone in your life talked in their sleep? yes my brother does

2. What do you like about fall? the cooler weather since i live in AZ

3. Do you have an addictive personality? i'm gonna say no

4. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you?  My Boyfriend

5. Would you ever take someone back if they cheated on you? i don't know maybe i would maybe i wouldn't..

6. Are you happy with where you are in life?   for the moment yes i am

7. Do you believe that you can change someone?  Nope they have to change themselves

8. Have you ever wished you could've had someone but you couldn't? Yes

9. Would you ever fight someone over your significant other? no not really

Friday, November 20, 2009

The Friday 56

-A weekly meme started by Storytime with Tonya and Friends.


Rules:

Grab the book nearest you.
Turn to page 56
Find the 5th sentence(as well as one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog.
Post a link of your post at Storytime wih Tonya and Friends.
Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, or the most intellectual. Use the CLOSET.
 

 
Holly  by Jude Deveraux
 
 
 
 It was a fire Ignited by life, by the joy of still being alive.He pulled her into her arms just as she reached out to him, the console gear shift between them.


 
 

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Thriller & Suspense Reading Challenge 2010




Here is a Great Reading Challenge I'm looking forward to participating In.


 This one is hosted by Book Chick City. Here is the information that you need to know:
Timeline: 01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
Rules: To read TWELVE (12) thrillers in 2010

Details:
• You don't have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add them as you go. Also if you do list them upfront then you can change them, nothing is set in stone! The books you choose can crossover into other challenges you have on the go.

• If you decide to participate in this challenge please use the links I have set up below with the buttons to post on your sidebar, this way others can find their way back to this post and join in the fun. You can choose either button.

• If you decide to join this challenge be sure to create a post telling others, please make sure you add a link back to this post so others can join in.

• You can join anytime between now and the later part of next year.

• There will be a place for you to link your reviews, but this is optional.
There is also a list of sub-genre's that can be viewed HERE

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Sunday Stealing: The Over the Top Meme

 









Part One - Describe:

Your hair? naturally curly medium length

Your mother? Clean-Freak

Your father? Quiet

Your favorite food? cheese

Your dream last night? I don't remember it.

Your favorite drink? Iced tea.

Your dream/goal? have a family

The room are you in? clean and quiet

Your hobby? scrap-booking

Your fear? being alone

Your TV? small but works!!

Your Pets? no pets

Friends?  are like family love them

Your life? could be a little  better

Your mood? calm and a little sad.

If you're missing someone? yes i am

Your best friend?  wished she was here right now to cheer me up!

Part Two - The Where's?

Where do you want to be in 6 years? back home with family in Texas

Where were you last night? lying in bed sick

Where did you grow up? Slaton and Phoenix

One place that I go to over and over? my cousins

Your favorite place to eat out? Carlos O'briens

Wish list items? Music,Books

Last time you laughed? earlier at my baby nephew he's such a goofball

Last time you cried? a couple days ago

Part Three - The What's?

Something that you aren't?  I aren't real nice when I'm Sick!

Last thing you did? watched a movie

What are you wearing? pajamas

Something you're not wearing?  shoes...

Your favorite store? THE BOOK STORE!!

Friday, November 13, 2009

The Friday 56


 1. Grab the book nearest you. Right now.

2. Turn to page 56.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like).
5. Post a link along with your post back to Storytime with Tonya and Friends.










       Urban Cowboys by Vicki Lewis Thompson

    

A smile flickered across his face. " I was wondering when you'd admit you delibertatley ambushed me"

Thursday, November 12, 2009

# 150 Friday Fill-In






1. The last band I saw live was ___George Strait_______.
2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is __The Cowboys GAME!! and being with family_. (if you don't celebrate thanksgiving, insert your favorite holiday)
3. My Christmas/holiday shopping is _____not even started._____.
4. Thoughts of ___the upcoming holidays ___ fill my head.
5. I wish I could wear ______my old fitting clothes____.
6. Bagpipes _are pretty nice to listen to__.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to __seeing my nephew  for the weekend___, tomorrow my plans include __going thru christmas decorations__ and Sunday, I want to ___have all my house chores done before monday__!

Hope you enjoyed them....

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Saturday 9: Be True to Your School!!







Saturday 9: Be True to Your School


1. What was your favorite subject in high school?
       US  History
2. Do you watch reality shows? Which ones?
   Nope, not really
3. What's your favorite all time reality show?
    If i had to say it would be .....is American Idol a reality show?
4. Do you feel "reality" shows are real or are they faked?
     they Look  fake  to me and everything has a script.
5. What did you look like when you were a teenager?
      I looked like me only younger...
6. Whose advice do you listen to?
       I listen anyones advice doesn't mean I Take it
7. How often are you sick?
     1 or 2 times a year. I hardly ever get sick.
8. Do you like or dislike change?
      Change is good .
9. How many times in your life have you had a broken heart?
     i'm gonna say a few times, and probably more on the way




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Christmas Reading Challenge Nov. 26-Dec.31-2009






The Christmas Reading Challenge: Hosted by : thetruebookaddict

* will run from Thanksgiving Day, November 26 through New Year's Eve, December 31, 2009
* you can choose 1 - 3 books...I know it seems a small amount, but it's a busy time of year and the challenge is only a little over a month.
* These must be Christmas novels, books about Christmas lore or a book of Christmas short stories (sorry, no children's books, but YA novel is okay).


1. Nora Roberts - First Impressions
2. Jude Deveraux- Holly
3. Leigh Greenwood- Their First Noel
4. Barbara Boswell- Gifts of Fortune

Blogthings-What Kind of Book Are You?



You Are Fantasy / Sci Fi



You have an amazing imagination, and in your mind, all things are possible.

You are open minded, and you find the future exciting. You crave novelty and progress.



Compared to most people, you are quirky and even a bit eccentric. You have some wacky ideas.

And while you may be a bit off the wall, there's no denying how insightful and creative you are.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Food 4 Thought Friday


 
 
 
Food 4 Thought Friday

A little feast without the calories!!!


Feel free to play along for some yummy fun! I will post a new one each Thursday night for those that are on a different time zone. JOIN IN!!!

Food 4 Thought Friday ~ This week's questions:

Breakfast
What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Law & Order ( the original one)


Lunch

Do you speak more than one language?
Nope only English unless  speaking like  a Texan is a language???

Dinner

What are your favorite websites to visit?

Funtrivia(dot)(com)

Midnight Snack
You have won a prize. The prize has two options, and you can choose either (but not both). The first option is a year in Europe with a monthly stipend of $2,000. The second option is ten minutes on the moon. Which do you choose and why?
I'd Choose the Moon who wouldn't want to walk on the Moon even if for 10 minutes oooh that'd be cool, plus I've been watching Apollo 13 like Crazy since it's been on TV alot.

Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for this week?)
Recipe for this week is just to get through this week...

Friday Fill-Ins #149


  #149

And...here we go!

1. Plans and schedules ___always get messed up or changed at least mines do.____ .

2. I'm happy when things ___are quiet and I can Read!!____ .

3. The last thing I drank was ____Iced Tea___ .

4. One of the most valuable things in my life is ___My family____ .

5. I like _____Cheese__ on my pizza.

6. Dear November, __Get a little Cooler here in Phoenix_____ .

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to __Relaxing___, tomorrow my plans include ____Reading books if i can help it_ and Sunday, I want to __WATCH the COWBOYS GAME Can't WAIT ___!

The Friday 56

 

1. Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
2. Turn to page 56.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like).
5. Post a link along with your post back to Storytime with Tonya and Friends.
 
 
 
 
 
A Match Made In Texas by Ginger Chambers


They were all still a pretty scruffy lot, himself included. But there was only so much a person could do under primitive Conditions.