I'm going to keep this short and simple. I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Hope your day is surrounded by love and family.
♥Meg♥
Showing posts with label sunday funday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sunday funday. Show all posts
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Musical Empowered Sunday Funday
Sunday Funday
In two weeks, the local theatre company in my neighborhood will be putting on their annual musical. I've acted in it for several years, but this year I decided to take a break and just do stage crew instead. As we started some set construction yesterday, I was inspired to make this Sunday Funday all about musicals.
I compiled a list of some of my favorite songs from musicals. They will be based on what shows I've seen or heard (thanks to Spotify).
1. "Climb Every Mountain" - The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music is my absolute favorite musical. This song is one of the best in this show. To me, it means to do what it takes to go after your dreams and don't let any obstacles along the way to get you down or give up.
For the rest of the list, they are just iconic songs.
2. "Circle of Life" - The Lion King
3. "Do You Hear the People Sing?" - Les Miserables
4. "Beauty and the Beast" - Beauty and the Beast
5. "Defying Gravity" - Wicked
6. "Tradition" - Fiddler on the Roof
7. "There's No Business Like Show Business" - Annie Get Your Gun
8. "Hello Dolly" - Hello Dolly
9. "This is the Moment" - Jekyll and Hyde
10. "Seasons of Love" - Rent
This song, just like "Tomorrow" from Annie, has been overdone, but it still remains one of my favorites.
My theatre company is doing Man of La Mancha this year. While I'm not too familiar with the show/musical numbers, it is based on the book Don Quixote, which I read two years ago. Of course, I know the song "The Impossible Dream".
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
Meg
In two weeks, the local theatre company in my neighborhood will be putting on their annual musical. I've acted in it for several years, but this year I decided to take a break and just do stage crew instead. As we started some set construction yesterday, I was inspired to make this Sunday Funday all about musicals.
I compiled a list of some of my favorite songs from musicals. They will be based on what shows I've seen or heard (thanks to Spotify).
1. "Climb Every Mountain" - The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music is my absolute favorite musical. This song is one of the best in this show. To me, it means to do what it takes to go after your dreams and don't let any obstacles along the way to get you down or give up.
For the rest of the list, they are just iconic songs.
2. "Circle of Life" - The Lion King
3. "Do You Hear the People Sing?" - Les Miserables
4. "Beauty and the Beast" - Beauty and the Beast
5. "Defying Gravity" - Wicked
6. "Tradition" - Fiddler on the Roof
7. "There's No Business Like Show Business" - Annie Get Your Gun
8. "Hello Dolly" - Hello Dolly
9. "This is the Moment" - Jekyll and Hyde
10. "Seasons of Love" - Rent
This song, just like "Tomorrow" from Annie, has been overdone, but it still remains one of my favorites.
My theatre company is doing Man of La Mancha this year. While I'm not too familiar with the show/musical numbers, it is based on the book Don Quixote, which I read two years ago. Of course, I know the song "The Impossible Dream".
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
Meg
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Winter Wonderland
Sunday Funday
Although winter is over in just a few weeks, I've decided to do a winter tag. In my area, it's actually slightly warmer than normal.
All About Winter
1. Do you like the cold?
Yes only because I don't tolerate heat well in summer.
2. Favorite Part About Winter?
I've always liked a fresh coat of snow on the ground/ trees because it looks beautiful.
3. Favorite Winter Drink?
Hot chocolate or tea
4. Do You Do Any Outdoor Activity's In The Winter?
Not really. I've always wanted to learn how to ski. I like ice skating and even took lessons one winter - wish I could ice skate more.
5. Favorite Winter Scent?
The crispness of a fireplace. I don't actually have a fireplace but there's a store down the street that always has a fire going to keep warm when people are outside of it.
6. Does It Snow Where You Live?
Yep. My area had a blizzard a few weeks ago, part of winter storm Jonas. We also had a coating/couple inches not too long ago. When it comes to storms where I live, it's either hit or miss depending on the track of it.
7. Favorite Clothing Item In Winter?
Just sweaters to keep warm.
8. Your Favorite Winter Memory?
Don't really have one. When I do a play, rehearsals are in winter and they can be fun. I did like ice skating when I was a teen.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
Meg
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Valentine's Day Extravaganza
Sunday Funday
If you're single like me, it's just another day, but don't worry.
Let's show love for one another all year round instead of just one day.
Meg
If you're single like me, it's just another day, but don't worry.
Let's show love for one another all year round instead of just one day.
Meg
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Snow Day! Sunday Funday
Sunday Funday
Since everybody's talking about the East Coast snow storm, I'm going to talk about it too. It's been given several names including: Jonas, snowmageddon, and snowpocalypse. I don't get why media and people in general name these storms (except for hurricanes). It's simply a blizzard. And guess what, the East Coast tends to get blizzards each year. Of course, that's mostly the New England area, but most of the East Coast is used to getting a good amount of snow as well. It's only big news since this just happens to be the first snow storm of the season and it decided to give us a lot of snow at once.
Philadelphia's official amount came in at 20.8", which is actually a lot for us. I also measured the amount in my yard this morning and it came in at a whopping 22". I happen to like the snow, as long as I don't have to go out in it. However, I don't like a lot of snow at one time. Each year, I really want one nice size snow storm, but not exceeding 3 or 4 inches. Since I do have to worry about family members who have to work during these things (it's what happens when you're in the medical field like my sister-in-law).
Here are a few snowtographs from my area:
Now it's time for the East Coast to start cleaning up all this mess.
♥Meg♥
Since everybody's talking about the East Coast snow storm, I'm going to talk about it too. It's been given several names including: Jonas, snowmageddon, and snowpocalypse. I don't get why media and people in general name these storms (except for hurricanes). It's simply a blizzard. And guess what, the East Coast tends to get blizzards each year. Of course, that's mostly the New England area, but most of the East Coast is used to getting a good amount of snow as well. It's only big news since this just happens to be the first snow storm of the season and it decided to give us a lot of snow at once.
Philadelphia's official amount came in at 20.8", which is actually a lot for us. I also measured the amount in my yard this morning and it came in at a whopping 22". I happen to like the snow, as long as I don't have to go out in it. However, I don't like a lot of snow at one time. Each year, I really want one nice size snow storm, but not exceeding 3 or 4 inches. Since I do have to worry about family members who have to work during these things (it's what happens when you're in the medical field like my sister-in-law).
Here are a few snowtographs from my area:
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| the intersection on my street |
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| view from my house |
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| neighbor's yard |
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| outside the door |
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| this is deep! me in the snow |
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| bad angle, but it measured 22" |
♥Meg♥
Sunday, December 20, 2015
It's Christmas Time; Sunday Funday
It's Christmas Time
Christmas is a few days away. Christmas has always been my favorite time of year for many reasons. Through the years, I have a lot of fond memories of the holiday season. Growing up, my family always started out Christmas day by going to Church first. After eating breakfast and sometimes waiting for my dad to get there, it was finally time to open up gifts from Santa and of course, my parents. My parents got divorced when I was little and even though my brother and I lived with our mom, we still got to see dad practically every day, even if for a few hours. I think they wanted us to have a normal life as possible, so things were a little bit different in our case. After we opened our gifts, we could play for a little while. In the afternoon (or at night), it was time to go to grandma's. Of course, there were more gifts to open. All the grandchildren would have a stocking overflowing with all kinds of things, including fruit. However, we also got to spend time with our aunts, uncles and cousins and just have a lot of fun.
My one aunt threw a Christmas party every year for the entire family. Usually held between Christmas and New Year's, it was one of the times that everybody came together. Obviously, my aunt had a gift for every great niece and nephew (since I'm talking about my generation). When we were young, our parents would actually get a gift and then act like it came from my aunt. That way, each of us kids got what we wanted. After reaching a certain age, my aunt would give us money each year until we would get married. When it came to opening gifts, we had to go in order from youngest to oldest. Every year, without fail, my aunt would mess my birthday/age with my cousin Brian. We were both born in the same year, but he was born a couple months later than me, making him younger.
Christmas Tag Time
1. What is your favorite Christmas movie? There's so many, so I'm just going to name a few: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation; Elf; White Christmas; Christmas in Connecticut; I'll Be Home for Christmas; Miracle on 34th Street (the original one); Smoky Mountain Christmas. Also Timmy's Gift, a Precious Moments Christmas movie, and Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,
2. Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Christmas morning growing up, but now it's in the afternoon when family comes over.
3. Favorite Christmas memory? Mentioned that above before starting this tag.
4. Favorite festive food? It's not really festive, but we make pumpkin bread and cranberry bread for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I would say that.
5. Favorite Christmas gift? It would be a few years ago when I got a kindle. I love to read and wasn't expecting that. I believe it was also the first Christmas without my grandma and getting something big like that made me feel special.
6. Favorite Christmas scent? The smell of the Christmas tree, but I'm also allergic to that so it goes both ways.
7. Do you have any Christmas traditions? Not really, just that it's family time.
8. What tops your tree? angel
9. As a kid, what was the one gift you always asked for, but never received? I don't know, but I've always been happy with what I've gotten.
10. What's the best part about Christmas for you? Just spending time with my family. Christmas is also my cousin's birthday so it's always been special to us.
Question of the Day: What is your favorite Christmas song?
Answer: I have a few, but most definitely O Holy Night; Believe by Josh Groban; My Grown Up Christmas List; and Not Far Apart by Ryan Kelly - it's a song about knowing that our loved ones who have died are always with us and watching us from heaven and they're not far apart from us.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
♥Meg♥
Christmas is a few days away. Christmas has always been my favorite time of year for many reasons. Through the years, I have a lot of fond memories of the holiday season. Growing up, my family always started out Christmas day by going to Church first. After eating breakfast and sometimes waiting for my dad to get there, it was finally time to open up gifts from Santa and of course, my parents. My parents got divorced when I was little and even though my brother and I lived with our mom, we still got to see dad practically every day, even if for a few hours. I think they wanted us to have a normal life as possible, so things were a little bit different in our case. After we opened our gifts, we could play for a little while. In the afternoon (or at night), it was time to go to grandma's. Of course, there were more gifts to open. All the grandchildren would have a stocking overflowing with all kinds of things, including fruit. However, we also got to spend time with our aunts, uncles and cousins and just have a lot of fun.
My one aunt threw a Christmas party every year for the entire family. Usually held between Christmas and New Year's, it was one of the times that everybody came together. Obviously, my aunt had a gift for every great niece and nephew (since I'm talking about my generation). When we were young, our parents would actually get a gift and then act like it came from my aunt. That way, each of us kids got what we wanted. After reaching a certain age, my aunt would give us money each year until we would get married. When it came to opening gifts, we had to go in order from youngest to oldest. Every year, without fail, my aunt would mess my birthday/age with my cousin Brian. We were both born in the same year, but he was born a couple months later than me, making him younger.
Christmas Tag Time
1. What is your favorite Christmas movie? There's so many, so I'm just going to name a few: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation; Elf; White Christmas; Christmas in Connecticut; I'll Be Home for Christmas; Miracle on 34th Street (the original one); Smoky Mountain Christmas. Also Timmy's Gift, a Precious Moments Christmas movie, and Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,
2. Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Christmas morning growing up, but now it's in the afternoon when family comes over.
3. Favorite Christmas memory? Mentioned that above before starting this tag.
4. Favorite festive food? It's not really festive, but we make pumpkin bread and cranberry bread for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I would say that.
5. Favorite Christmas gift? It would be a few years ago when I got a kindle. I love to read and wasn't expecting that. I believe it was also the first Christmas without my grandma and getting something big like that made me feel special.
6. Favorite Christmas scent? The smell of the Christmas tree, but I'm also allergic to that so it goes both ways.
7. Do you have any Christmas traditions? Not really, just that it's family time.
8. What tops your tree? angel
9. As a kid, what was the one gift you always asked for, but never received? I don't know, but I've always been happy with what I've gotten.
10. What's the best part about Christmas for you? Just spending time with my family. Christmas is also my cousin's birthday so it's always been special to us.
Question of the Day: What is your favorite Christmas song?
Answer: I have a few, but most definitely O Holy Night; Believe by Josh Groban; My Grown Up Christmas List; and Not Far Apart by Ryan Kelly - it's a song about knowing that our loved ones who have died are always with us and watching us from heaven and they're not far apart from us.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
♥Meg♥
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Being Thankful
Sunday Funday - Thanksgiving Edition
I haven't posted much over the past week and a half due to family issues. On November 14, we found out that my Uncle John died after a long battle with cancer. We only knew a couple days ahead that he wasn't doing that well. That came as a shock as he always took care of himself and was health conscious. But, unfortunately, eating healthy and staying active doesn't prevent someone from getting an illness such as cancer. My uncle was 71 and the eldest brother of my father - my dad is the youngest of five, although sadly only two siblings are remaining. I was closer to my uncle when I was younger and even though I wasn't as close to him in recent years, his death came as a surprise to me and kind of threw me for a curve. You don't necessarily know how you're going to react to something (in this case losing a loved one) and honestly, I didn't really know how to react to this news. Regardless, we are all saddened by the loss of my uncle, but we are hanging in there. There was a memorial service yesterday in his state of residence that I couldn't attend, but in a couple of weeks, there's going to be another one where I and much of the family lives.
Enough of this, though.
Thanksgiving is in a few days in the US and it's a time to be thankful for what you have.
I've always said and believe that family comes first. I wouldn't know where I would be without my family and that's what I'm most thankful for. In light of what we are currently through, I am more thankful and grateful for my family. No family is perfect and mine's no different. There's been sort of a divide going on for quite awhile (extended family) and even though we may not always agree with each other, we're still family and nothing will change that. I'm still hoping that all of us can manage to move on and unite back together as a whole. If there's one thing that I could ask, it would be to really treasure the time you have with your family because you don't know how long you have with them. Yes, things happens and you may not always stay as close as you once were to certain members or there's disagreements over certain things and it breaks you apart from them, but after some time, try to agree to disagree and move on. If that does happen, things may not be the same but staying in contact and touch with all family members is something to be proud of. It seems when a generation starts dying off, the glue that bonded everyone together dissolves and it gets harder and harder to stay connected in a way. If we work at it, it is possible to maintain a solid relationship with your family.
Other than my family, I have lots to be thankful for. Here are just a few examples:
1. God - without Him, nothing is possible
2. Friends
3. Good health
4. That my heart condition is under control
5. Music - without it, I couldn't have made it through some tough times
6. Writing - I believe it's a God given talent to me and wouldn't have it any other way
7. Books - they allow me to escape into my own world and go places I never thought possible
Most of all, I'm thankful that I'm alive. It may not always be easy, but as long as I have what I need, I'm good. It's as simple as that.
I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Keep in mind that there are always other people less fortunate than you are, so be thankful for what you have.
Meg
I haven't posted much over the past week and a half due to family issues. On November 14, we found out that my Uncle John died after a long battle with cancer. We only knew a couple days ahead that he wasn't doing that well. That came as a shock as he always took care of himself and was health conscious. But, unfortunately, eating healthy and staying active doesn't prevent someone from getting an illness such as cancer. My uncle was 71 and the eldest brother of my father - my dad is the youngest of five, although sadly only two siblings are remaining. I was closer to my uncle when I was younger and even though I wasn't as close to him in recent years, his death came as a surprise to me and kind of threw me for a curve. You don't necessarily know how you're going to react to something (in this case losing a loved one) and honestly, I didn't really know how to react to this news. Regardless, we are all saddened by the loss of my uncle, but we are hanging in there. There was a memorial service yesterday in his state of residence that I couldn't attend, but in a couple of weeks, there's going to be another one where I and much of the family lives.
Enough of this, though.
Thanksgiving is in a few days in the US and it's a time to be thankful for what you have.
I've always said and believe that family comes first. I wouldn't know where I would be without my family and that's what I'm most thankful for. In light of what we are currently through, I am more thankful and grateful for my family. No family is perfect and mine's no different. There's been sort of a divide going on for quite awhile (extended family) and even though we may not always agree with each other, we're still family and nothing will change that. I'm still hoping that all of us can manage to move on and unite back together as a whole. If there's one thing that I could ask, it would be to really treasure the time you have with your family because you don't know how long you have with them. Yes, things happens and you may not always stay as close as you once were to certain members or there's disagreements over certain things and it breaks you apart from them, but after some time, try to agree to disagree and move on. If that does happen, things may not be the same but staying in contact and touch with all family members is something to be proud of. It seems when a generation starts dying off, the glue that bonded everyone together dissolves and it gets harder and harder to stay connected in a way. If we work at it, it is possible to maintain a solid relationship with your family.
Other than my family, I have lots to be thankful for. Here are just a few examples:
1. God - without Him, nothing is possible
2. Friends
3. Good health
4. That my heart condition is under control
5. Music - without it, I couldn't have made it through some tough times
6. Writing - I believe it's a God given talent to me and wouldn't have it any other way
7. Books - they allow me to escape into my own world and go places I never thought possible
Most of all, I'm thankful that I'm alive. It may not always be easy, but as long as I have what I need, I'm good. It's as simple as that.
I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Keep in mind that there are always other people less fortunate than you are, so be thankful for what you have.
Meg
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Halloween Fun
Sunday Funday
Yesterday was Halloween, so I figured I would do a Halloween tag.
Please note that I'm not a huge fan of horror movies and while I like Halloween, I'm not too crazy about it - I, for one, don't believe it's an official holiday.
1) What’s your favorite horror movie?
~ never seen a horror movie (I've seen Frankenstein, but it wasn't scary so it doesn't count)
2) If you were in a horror movie, how far do you think you would get? (Five minutes, halfway, all the way to the end credits…?)
~ halfway, maybe???
3) Favorite scary video game?
~ don't play scary video games
4) Favorite scary story?
~ don't know
5) What’s one unusual thing that you’re afraid of?
~ dogs - while I actually do like dogs in general, I'm not big on being around them due to an incident that happened when I was about 8 or so
6) What’s your first memory of Halloween?
~ I don't know if this is technically my first memory, but I remember being excited to be in a neighborhood Halloween parade - just a parade/general walk where neighborhood kids could walk around showing off their costumes
7) What’s your favorite Halloween memory?
~ probably what I just said above
8) Best Halloween costume you’ve had?
~ Minnie Mouse
9) Worst Halloween costume you’ve had?
~ probably a bum - I was 10 or 11 and it was the last year that I wanted to go trick or treating, but it wasn't all what I expected to be
WHICH IS SCARIER:
10) Werewolves or vampires?
~ werewolves
11) Ghosts or zombies?
~ zombies
12) Creepy dolls or creepy clowns?
~ clowns
13) Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers or Leatherface?
~ probably Krueger (who is Leatherface?)
The following are pictures of a few of my Halloween costumes - Ariel (I think), Minnie Mouse, and Cinderella.
Yesterday was Halloween, so I figured I would do a Halloween tag.
Please note that I'm not a huge fan of horror movies and while I like Halloween, I'm not too crazy about it - I, for one, don't believe it's an official holiday.
1) What’s your favorite horror movie?
~ never seen a horror movie (I've seen Frankenstein, but it wasn't scary so it doesn't count)
2) If you were in a horror movie, how far do you think you would get? (Five minutes, halfway, all the way to the end credits…?)
~ halfway, maybe???
3) Favorite scary video game?
~ don't play scary video games
4) Favorite scary story?
~ don't know
5) What’s one unusual thing that you’re afraid of?
~ dogs - while I actually do like dogs in general, I'm not big on being around them due to an incident that happened when I was about 8 or so
6) What’s your first memory of Halloween?
~ I don't know if this is technically my first memory, but I remember being excited to be in a neighborhood Halloween parade - just a parade/general walk where neighborhood kids could walk around showing off their costumes
7) What’s your favorite Halloween memory?
~ probably what I just said above
8) Best Halloween costume you’ve had?
~ Minnie Mouse
9) Worst Halloween costume you’ve had?
~ probably a bum - I was 10 or 11 and it was the last year that I wanted to go trick or treating, but it wasn't all what I expected to be
WHICH IS SCARIER:
10) Werewolves or vampires?
~ werewolves
11) Ghosts or zombies?
~ zombies
12) Creepy dolls or creepy clowns?
~ clowns
13) Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers or Leatherface?
~ probably Krueger (who is Leatherface?)
The following are pictures of a few of my Halloween costumes - Ariel (I think), Minnie Mouse, and Cinderella.
Hope you had a happy and safe Halloween!
Meg
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Sunday Funday: Les Miserables Musical Version
Sunday Funday
Les Miserables Musical versus Book
Since I posted my Les Miserables Book Review yesterday, I wanted to expand on that by joining forces with the stage production/musical/film of the novel and showing you my favorite parts from the book in the musical and/or film form. It's going to be done in no particular order.
1. Michael Ball reprising his original role of Marius Pontmercy (London Original Cast) for the 10th Anniversary Concert
2. Confrontation between Jean Valjean and Javert; Original London Broadway Cast
3. Confrontation again, this time Hugh Jackman as Valjean and Russell Crowe as Javert. This is from the movie version, but this actual video was while they were promoting it.
4. "Red and Black" - one of my favorite songs from the musical
5. "Bring Him Home" - Alfie Boe who's known for his role as Jean Valjean and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
6. "Finale" featuring the cast of the 2012 movie version
It was good to know where the songs came from after reading the book.
Hope you enjoyed some of my favorite parts of Les Miserables. It's one of my favorite musicals and I hope you check it out if you're interested.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
Meg
Les Miserables Musical versus Book
Since I posted my Les Miserables Book Review yesterday, I wanted to expand on that by joining forces with the stage production/musical/film of the novel and showing you my favorite parts from the book in the musical and/or film form. It's going to be done in no particular order.
1. Michael Ball reprising his original role of Marius Pontmercy (London Original Cast) for the 10th Anniversary Concert
2. Confrontation between Jean Valjean and Javert; Original London Broadway Cast
3. Confrontation again, this time Hugh Jackman as Valjean and Russell Crowe as Javert. This is from the movie version, but this actual video was while they were promoting it.
4. "Red and Black" - one of my favorite songs from the musical
5. "Bring Him Home" - Alfie Boe who's known for his role as Jean Valjean and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
6. "Finale" featuring the cast of the 2012 movie version
It was good to know where the songs came from after reading the book.
Hope you enjoyed some of my favorite parts of Les Miserables. It's one of my favorite musicals and I hope you check it out if you're interested.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
Meg
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Sunday Funday: Back to School
Sunday Funday
It's that time of year again - back to school time. So I thought I would tell you some of my school memories since I'm personally not going back to school.
The first day of school. When I first started school as a kindergartner, I remember being so excited. My mom had been the kindergarten aide for the two years prior to mine (started with my brother's class) and I used to hang out there and I already knew the teacher. I was actually upset on my first day of kindergarten because I didn't start at the same time my brother did. He was in 2nd grade then and he started at 8, but that day, I didn't have to start until 9 or 10.
Subjects. In elementary school, I had liked math for several years, well up until 7th grade. In high school, my favorite classes were: English, French, Accounting and US History.
Teachers. Elementary school - Mrs. Zerumsky, my kindergarten teacher. High school - Ms. Kady, my French teacher and Ms. Boland, my English teacher for my freshman and junior years.
Sports/Activities. I wasn't allowed to play sports because of my heart condition, so that was out of the question. I did stage crew for all four years of high school for theatre shows and yes, I had to be there for every rehearsal. I also was co-copy editor and writer for my school's newspaper for two years, as well as being active all four years with CSC (Community Service Corps).
♥Meg♥
♥Meg♥
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Sunday Funday: Bike Trail Enthusiasts
Sunday Funday
Recently, my dad and I have been talking about different bike rides/trails around our city and thought bike trails in general would be a good idea for this week's topic.
USA Today and 10 Best recently released the 10 Best Urban Trails for riding bicycles across the country. I'm just going to highlight those 10, but for more information, go check out the links above. For more information on the bike trails, check out the links below.
1. Schuylkill River Trail - Philadelphia, PA
2. MKT Nature and Fitness Trail - Columbia, MO
3. Swamp Rabbit Trail - Greenville, SC
4. Buffalo Bayou Park - Houston, TX
5. Indianapolis Culture Trail - Indianapolis, IN
6. American River Bike Trail - Sacramento, CA
7. Atlanta BeltLine - Atlanta, GA
8. River Walk and Mission Trail- San Antonio, TX
9. Lakefront Trail - Chicago, IL
10. Rose Kennedy Greenway - Boston, MA
Hope you enjoyed!
♥Meg♥
Recently, my dad and I have been talking about different bike rides/trails around our city and thought bike trails in general would be a good idea for this week's topic.
USA Today and 10 Best recently released the 10 Best Urban Trails for riding bicycles across the country. I'm just going to highlight those 10, but for more information, go check out the links above. For more information on the bike trails, check out the links below.
1. Schuylkill River Trail - Philadelphia, PA
2. MKT Nature and Fitness Trail - Columbia, MO
3. Swamp Rabbit Trail - Greenville, SC
4. Buffalo Bayou Park - Houston, TX
5. Indianapolis Culture Trail - Indianapolis, IN
6. American River Bike Trail - Sacramento, CA
7. Atlanta BeltLine - Atlanta, GA
8. River Walk and Mission Trail- San Antonio, TX
9. Lakefront Trail - Chicago, IL
10. Rose Kennedy Greenway - Boston, MA
Hope you enjoyed!
♥Meg♥
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Sunday Funday: Vacation
Sunday Funday
I have decided to show some of the highlights from my recent trip to Wildwood, NJ.
I have decided to show some of the highlights from my recent trip to Wildwood, NJ.
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| 2nd and Ocean Avenues |
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| Irish Brigade
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| Seagull went swimming in the hotel pool |
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| Me hanging out on a beach ball |
Hope you enjoyed!
♥Meg♥
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Sunday Funday: Summertime
Sunday Funday
This or That Summer Edition
1. Ocean or Pool
ocean
2. Beach Vacation or Wilderness
beach hands down
3. Watermelon or Strawberries
strawberries (watermelon is disgusting!)
4. Bikini or 1-piece
one piece
5. Lemonade or Iced Tea
iced tea
6. Hotdogs…grilled or over a fire
grilled
7. Hat or Sunglasses
sunglasses but both
8. Windows Down or AC all the way
AC
9. Tanning Lotion or Sunscreen
sunscreen
10. Baseball Game or Concert
baseball
11. Ice Cream or Popsicle
ice cream
12. Fireworks or Fireflies
fireworks
13. Flip Flops or Bare Feet
flip flops (not a feet person)
14. Water Balloons or Squirt Guns
squirt guns
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
This or That Summer Edition
1. Ocean or Pool
ocean
2. Beach Vacation or Wilderness
beach hands down
3. Watermelon or Strawberries
strawberries (watermelon is disgusting!)
4. Bikini or 1-piece
one piece
5. Lemonade or Iced Tea
iced tea
6. Hotdogs…grilled or over a fire
grilled
7. Hat or Sunglasses
sunglasses but both
8. Windows Down or AC all the way
AC
9. Tanning Lotion or Sunscreen
sunscreen
10. Baseball Game or Concert
baseball
11. Ice Cream or Popsicle
ice cream
12. Fireworks or Fireflies
fireworks
13. Flip Flops or Bare Feet
flip flops (not a feet person)
14. Water Balloons or Squirt Guns
squirt guns
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Sunday Funday: 50 Questions
Sunday Funday
50 Questions You've Never Been Asked
1. What’s your favorite candle scent? Don't really have one; I'm also sensitive/allergic to most scents.
2. What female celebrity do you wish was your sister? Anna Kendrick
3. What male celebrity do you wish was your brother? Mark Ballas or Derek Hough
4. How old do you think you’ll be when you get married? around 30/31
5. Do you know a hoarder? kind of
6. Can you do a split? nope
7. How old were you when you learned how to ride a bike? don't remember, like 6 or 7 w/o training wheels
8. How many oceans have you swam in? one
9. How many countries have you been to? one
10. Is anyone in your family in the army? yea
11. What would you name your daughter if you had one? Emily Marie
12. What would you name your son if you had one? Joshua David
13. What’s the worst grade you got on a test? don't remember, but probs a failing one
14. What was your favorite TV show when you were a child? Full House, Boy Meets World, 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls
15. What did you dress up as on Halloween when you were eight? not sure
16. Have you read any of the Harry Potter, Hunger Games or Twilight series? all Harry Potter, two out of three for Hunger Games - got to read Mockingjay, and none in Twilight
17. Would you rather have an American accent or a British accent? American, although I like the British one
18. Did your mother go to college? sort of
19. Are your grandparents still married? yea, but none are living
20. Have you ever taken karate lessons? no
21. Do you know who Kermit the frog is? duh, who doesn't?
22. What’s the first amusement park you’ve been to? as a little kid, Sesame Place or Dutch Wonderland; when I got older, it was Hershey Park or Six Flags
23. What language, besides your native language, would you like to be fluent in? French
24. Do you spell the color as grey or gray? grey
25. Is your father bald? nope
26. Do you know triplets? no
27. Do you prefer Titanic or The Notebook? both are equally great
28. Have you ever had Indian food? yep
29. What’s the name of your favorite restaurant? Olive Garden, Friday's, Cracker Barrel, Uno Pizzeria, Cheddar's, and Mugshot Diner
30. Have you ever been to Olive Garden? yea
31. Do you belong to any warehouse stores (Costco, BJ’s, etc.)? no
32. What would your parents have named you if you were the opposite gender? don't know
33. If you have a nickname, what is it? don't really have one except for Meg
34. Who’s your favorite person in the world? my nephew
35. Would you rather live in a rural area or in the suburbs? suburbs
36. Can you whistle? not that great
37. Do you sleep with a nightlight? no
38. Do you eat breakfast every morning? nope
39. Do you take any pills or medication daily? yea
40. What medical conditions do you have? long qt syndrome
41. How many times have you been to the hospital? nine
42. Have you ever seen Finding Nemo? yea, love it
43. Where do you buy your jeans? aero or anywhere, no place special
44. What’s the last compliment you got? that I looked nice
45. Do you usually remember your dreams in the morning? not usually
46. What flavor tea do you enjoy? lemon and peach
47. How many pairs of shoes do you currently own? around ten or so
48. What religion will you raise your children to practice? Catholic
49. How old were you when you found out that Santa wasn’t real? don't remember, maybe 8 or 9
50. Why do you have a blog? to offer writing advice and promote my journey on becoming a writer
Note: The last question was why do you have a tumblr - as I actually don't have one, I changed it to a blog since I'm doing this on my blog.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Sunday Funday: This or That
Sunday Funday
This is mostly for women/females.
This or That
Makeup:
blush or bronzer: blush
lip gloss or lipstick: lipstick
eye liner or mascara: mascara
foundation or concealer: concealer and powder
neutral or color eye shadow: neutral or depends what I'm wearing
pressed or loose eye shadows: pressed
brushes or sponges: brushes
Nails:
OPI or china glaze: opi
Long or short: short or in between
Acrylic or natural: doesn't matter
Brights or darks: brights or in the middle
Flower or no flower: flower
Body:
perfume or body splash: body splash
lotion or body butter: lotion
body wash or soap: soap
lush or other bath company: other
Fashion:
jeans or sweat pants: sweat pants
long sleeve or short: short
dresses or skirts: dresses
stripes or plaid: stripes
flip flops or sandals: flip flops
scarves or hats: scarves
studs or dangly earrings: both
necklaces or bracelets: necklaces
heels or flats: flats
cowboy boots or riding boots: cowboy
jacket or hoodie: hoodie
forever 21 or charlotte russe: forever 21
abercombie or Hollister: neither
saks 5th or Nordstrom: neither
Hair:
curly or straight: I've been in a straight mood lately, but I do like curly as well
bun or ponytail: ponytail
bobby pins or butterfly clips: clips; bobby pins for when I'm performing though
hair spray or gel: spray
long or short: medium
light or dark: well since I have dark brown hair, I guess dark
side sweep bangs or full bangs: side
up or down: usually down
Random:
Rain or shine: shine, although I do love the smell of rain
Summer or winter: winter (I don't tolerate heat that well or else I would have said summer)
Fall or spring: fall
Chocolate or vanilla: chocolate
East coast or West coast: East coast, since I've never been on the West Coast
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
This is mostly for women/females.
This or That
Makeup:
blush or bronzer: blush
lip gloss or lipstick: lipstick
eye liner or mascara: mascara
foundation or concealer: concealer and powder
neutral or color eye shadow: neutral or depends what I'm wearing
pressed or loose eye shadows: pressed
brushes or sponges: brushes
Nails:
OPI or china glaze: opi
Long or short: short or in between
Acrylic or natural: doesn't matter
Brights or darks: brights or in the middle
Flower or no flower: flower
Body:
perfume or body splash: body splash
lotion or body butter: lotion
body wash or soap: soap
lush or other bath company: other
Fashion:
jeans or sweat pants: sweat pants
long sleeve or short: short
dresses or skirts: dresses
stripes or plaid: stripes
flip flops or sandals: flip flops
scarves or hats: scarves
studs or dangly earrings: both
necklaces or bracelets: necklaces
heels or flats: flats
cowboy boots or riding boots: cowboy
jacket or hoodie: hoodie
forever 21 or charlotte russe: forever 21
abercombie or Hollister: neither
saks 5th or Nordstrom: neither
Hair:
curly or straight: I've been in a straight mood lately, but I do like curly as well
bun or ponytail: ponytail
bobby pins or butterfly clips: clips; bobby pins for when I'm performing though
hair spray or gel: spray
long or short: medium
light or dark: well since I have dark brown hair, I guess dark
side sweep bangs or full bangs: side
up or down: usually down
Random:
Rain or shine: shine, although I do love the smell of rain
Summer or winter: winter (I don't tolerate heat that well or else I would have said summer)
Fall or spring: fall
Chocolate or vanilla: chocolate
East coast or West coast: East coast, since I've never been on the West Coast
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
Monday, June 1, 2015
Sunday Funday: Life Lessons
Sunday Funday: Life Lessons
I'm going to be doing this a little different than usual. And, by the way, I know I'm a day late in getting this out.
In life, there are good times, as well as bad times. Sometimes, things are thrown our way that remind us just how precious life really is. This past week has been challenging in my life, as a family member has been battling a medical crisis and unfortunately, it won't get any better in the long run. Physically, she will and may feel better but it's something she, as well as the rest of our family, will have to deal with for the rest of her life. It is something that came up suddenly and we were not expecting it in any way. I for one have really learned the importance of just how valuable life is this week. It also reminds me that time spent with loved ones is also precious and valuable as you never know when they'll be taken away.
I like to look at the not so great times in my life as learning experiences. For example, I had my first ever job interview several months ago. I didn't get the job, but I learned how to better prepare myself for an interview - like some of what not to say, not letting nerves get the best of me, etc.
I was going to compile a list of life lessons that I've learned throughout my lifetime, but I came across something that said it perfectly, from the great Albert Einstein.
Most importantly, stay true to yourself and be who you are.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
I'm going to be doing this a little different than usual. And, by the way, I know I'm a day late in getting this out.
In life, there are good times, as well as bad times. Sometimes, things are thrown our way that remind us just how precious life really is. This past week has been challenging in my life, as a family member has been battling a medical crisis and unfortunately, it won't get any better in the long run. Physically, she will and may feel better but it's something she, as well as the rest of our family, will have to deal with for the rest of her life. It is something that came up suddenly and we were not expecting it in any way. I for one have really learned the importance of just how valuable life is this week. It also reminds me that time spent with loved ones is also precious and valuable as you never know when they'll be taken away.
I like to look at the not so great times in my life as learning experiences. For example, I had my first ever job interview several months ago. I didn't get the job, but I learned how to better prepare myself for an interview - like some of what not to say, not letting nerves get the best of me, etc.
I was going to compile a list of life lessons that I've learned throughout my lifetime, but I came across something that said it perfectly, from the great Albert Einstein.
Most importantly, stay true to yourself and be who you are.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Sunday Funday: Memorial Day
Today's Sunday Funday is about Memorial Day. On this Memorial Day and weekend, let's remember all those who have died serving our country (the US) throughout the years, as well as those who served or are serving today. I have quite a few family members who served during World War II, including a distant cousin who actually died in that, as well a couple family members and friends who are currently serving.
With that being said, hope everyone has a good Memorial Day/Memorial Day Weekend with your family and friends.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
With that being said, hope everyone has a good Memorial Day/Memorial Day Weekend with your family and friends.
♥Meg♥
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Sunday Funday: Horses and Milestones
Today's Sunday, so it must be time for another Sunday Funday. I'm changing it up a little bit this time by doing two separate and different things at the same time.
At the Racetrack:
Growing up, my family always watched the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes, otherwise known as the Triple Crown for thoroughbred horses. Even though the actual race only lasts a few minutes, I found myself enjoying it year after year. I never really knew why I liked the horse races, I just know that I did. Over the years, I came to find out that my grandfather on my dad's side loved horseback racing and going up to the racetrack in our area. My grandfather died when I was only one, so I don't remember him, but he loved sports - particularly horseback racing, basketball and football I think. Knowing that nowadays, I think it's amazing and pretty awesome that I enjoy something that he did without realizing it in the first place. I will never know my grandfather until I make it to heaven someday, but it's nice to know that part of his legacy (in my mind/world) lives on.
American Pharoah won at the Kentucky Derby. It was a great race that came down to the wire - the best kind of races in my opinion.
American Pharoah won the Preakness Stakes yesterday. He stuck it out - in the rain and mud - to win the second race in the Triple Crown series. It will be interesting to see how he does at the Belmont Stakes on June 6.
Milestones:
At the Racetrack:
Growing up, my family always watched the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes, otherwise known as the Triple Crown for thoroughbred horses. Even though the actual race only lasts a few minutes, I found myself enjoying it year after year. I never really knew why I liked the horse races, I just know that I did. Over the years, I came to find out that my grandfather on my dad's side loved horseback racing and going up to the racetrack in our area. My grandfather died when I was only one, so I don't remember him, but he loved sports - particularly horseback racing, basketball and football I think. Knowing that nowadays, I think it's amazing and pretty awesome that I enjoy something that he did without realizing it in the first place. I will never know my grandfather until I make it to heaven someday, but it's nice to know that part of his legacy (in my mind/world) lives on.
American Pharoah won at the Kentucky Derby. It was a great race that came down to the wire - the best kind of races in my opinion.
American Pharoah won the Preakness Stakes yesterday. He stuck it out - in the rain and mud - to win the second race in the Triple Crown series. It will be interesting to see how he does at the Belmont Stakes on June 6.
Milestones:
When I was doing the A to Z Challenge in April, I did a post on long qt syndrome, a heart condition that I have. It was originally going to be posted on May 15 (Friday) and I'll explain why in a minute. To see that post, click here.
This past Friday (May 15) marked 14 years since my diagnosis of long qt syndrome. This milestone is important because it represents that I have had to live with this for 14 years as well - half of my life (I'm 28 now and was 14 at the time of getting diagnosed) and have had to take medicine for half of my life too. Technically, it's been 16 years, as my symptoms started two years before that, but this year is the milestone of the number 14 - thought that was pretty neat.
Photo credit for the EKG picture goes to the SADS Foundation. If you want to learn more about long qt syndrome, I recommend the following two sites:
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Sunday Funday: Mother's Day Edition
Since it's Mother's Day, here is a picture of me with my mom. It was taken on Mother's Day two years ago and apparently, we haven't taken a picture of just the two of us since then.
Growing up (and since my parents were divorced), my mom was the one who was always there for me (and my brother). We did live with her, so naturally I'm a little bit closer to my mom than my dad, but more on him later. My mom and I go shopping together and spend a week each summer down the shore, just the two of us. I have always been her helper with doing things around the house, especially cooking. There's so much more that I could say about my relationship with my mom and what we do together, but that would take forever lol.
♥Meg♥
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Sunday Funday: All About Reading
Sunday Funday is back, now that the A to Z Challenge is over - look out for my reflections post tomorrow.
not really
2. Bookmark or random piece of paper?
bookmark
3. Can you just stop reading or do you have to stop after a chapter/ a certain amount of pages?
I don't like to just stop reading. I try to read for a certain time (say 30 mins) and I like to get to the end of whatever chapter I'm reading when the time would be up
4. Do you eat or drink while reading?
Sometimes, but not really. I don't want to get the book ruined.
5. Multitasking: Music or TV while reading?
I've done both while reading and it doesn't bother me. Depends on the book, though.
6. One book at a time or several at once?
I tend to read either one or two at a time.
7. Reading at home or everywhere?
home mostly, but I do read while riding on a bus or a long car/train/plane trip.
8. Reading out loud or silently in your head?
Silently.
9. Do you read ahead or even skip pages?
I actually had a bad habit of doing that, but NOT anymore.
10. Breaking the spine or keeping it like new?
Try to keep it new, of course!
11. Do you write in your books?
No!!
mostly evening and night time, but sometimes when I get the chance
2. What is your best setting to read in?
Don't really have one.
3. What do you do first – Read or Watch?
Read!!!
4. What form do you prefer? Audiobook, E-book or physical book?
I prefer reading physical books, but e-books when travelling because it takes up less space.
5. Do you have a unique habit when you read?
Nope.
6. Do book series have to match?
Yes.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
Reading Habits
1. Do you have a certain place at home for reading?not really
2. Bookmark or random piece of paper?
bookmark
3. Can you just stop reading or do you have to stop after a chapter/ a certain amount of pages?
I don't like to just stop reading. I try to read for a certain time (say 30 mins) and I like to get to the end of whatever chapter I'm reading when the time would be up
4. Do you eat or drink while reading?
Sometimes, but not really. I don't want to get the book ruined.
5. Multitasking: Music or TV while reading?
I've done both while reading and it doesn't bother me. Depends on the book, though.
6. One book at a time or several at once?
I tend to read either one or two at a time.
7. Reading at home or everywhere?
home mostly, but I do read while riding on a bus or a long car/train/plane trip.
8. Reading out loud or silently in your head?
Silently.
9. Do you read ahead or even skip pages?
I actually had a bad habit of doing that, but NOT anymore.
10. Breaking the spine or keeping it like new?
Try to keep it new, of course!
11. Do you write in your books?
No!!
Readabits
1. When do you find yourself reading? Morning, afternoon, evening, whenever you get the chance or all the time?mostly evening and night time, but sometimes when I get the chance
2. What is your best setting to read in?
Don't really have one.
3. What do you do first – Read or Watch?
Read!!!
4. What form do you prefer? Audiobook, E-book or physical book?
I prefer reading physical books, but e-books when travelling because it takes up less space.
5. Do you have a unique habit when you read?
Nope.
6. Do book series have to match?
Yes.
Happy Reading and Keep on Writing!
♥Meg♥
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