Friendship Interview

Okay, I am finally doing Lara's friendship interview.

Your first and middle name- Cynthia Kay
Day/month birthday- October 22
Where born- Bryan, TX
Cds listening to- Bleach Soundtrack, Shrek soundtrack, Mama Mia Soundtrack, Abba Gold, Billy Ray Cyrus, Cowboy Troy
Books last read- The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer and The Great Gathering and The Celestial City by Chad Daybell
Book reading now- I just restarted the Twilight Series, so as soon as I bring New Moon home from the office, I will be reading that again.
# siblings- 4 (including me)
Where in line of siblings- Depends on how you look at it. I am the oldest of my sister and I, but both of my brothers (really half-brothers, but I don't like to think of it that way) are older than I.
Favorite thing to wear- Capri pants w/ cute tops and sandals
Perfume you wear- Rock n Rose Couture by Valentino
Lotion you wear- Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom
Favorite time of year- Summer (so being in Florida really works for me. lol)
Favorite holiday/season- Christmas
Favorite food- Japanese or Indian
Favorite restaurant- The Melting Pot
Last movie saw- Mama Mia
Favorite movies- Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Cars, Iron Man, Transformers
Favorite flower- roses, hibiscus
Favorite vacation- Victoria, BC (honeymoon)
What want to do before die- scrapbook all of my pictures
Dreams/goals- go to Japan on vacation
Your values- spending time with my hubby, being honest, following the commandments
One thing you want to accomplish in life- find a job where I really love what I do
Something you’d like to learn- web design
What have been some of your greatest moments of happiness and fulfillment?- being married in the temple, spending time with my hubby, spending tiem with my pets, working in Primary
What are some activities of the most worth you do?- doing things with my hubby, scrapbooking

I'm not sure anyone reads my blog. lol However, if you do, you are tagged to do the interview.

Recipe for Me

Okay, I found this on another blog and I had to do it. David will get a kick out of my recipe. lol (And Lara, I saw your quiz and will do it tomorrow or the next day.)

The Recipe For Cindy

3 parts Daring 2 parts Creativity 1 part Kindness Splash of Enchantment Serve over ice

What's the Recipe for Your Personality?

New Layout and A Challenge

First, I wanted to show you one of my latest layouts (click on layout to see full credits). It features, of course, two of my fur babies. Aren't they cute? (And yes, they are bratly too. lol)

Now, I suspect you are wondering where the challenge comes in. I used a template from Designs by Sine in creating this layout. You'll see lots of layouts that include her templates, because I am on her CT (creative team for you non digi scrappers). This week, I am hosting a challenge on her blog. This is my very first time hosting a challenge and I am really worried that no one is going to participate. So, if you've even thought of trying digi scrapping, go check it out. You could even win a prize from Sine. Pretty please!!!

Killer

Here's the layout I just did with the September Days by Mellow Butterfly. I am really happy with the way the layout. I think the picture of Kitty tells you everything you need to know about her.

If you are interested in the kit, be sure and checkout my previous post, as there is a coupon you might be interested in.

Coupon To Share

First, take a look at this wonderful kit from Mellow Butterfly. It's called September Days and I think it's wonderful. And I promise I am not saying that just because I'm on her CT. And guess what? It's on sale this weekend.



Need a little more encouragement? Well then take a look at this little coupon I have to share with you.



This is a good time to check out a great kit and maybe get to know a wonderful designer as well.

Toot! Toot!

I can't believe it. Here I was just checking out the feeds on my blog reader when I see the latest post from Christina Renee Designs. I click on it and what to I find? My layout about our 7th anniversary is the Gallery Standout of the week at Christina Renee Designs. This is too exciting for me. I've never had a layout chosen as a standout anywhere. I am so excited!! If you want to check it out, the Gallery Standout link will take you there or you just click here. Now hurry, go check it out!!

Kewl New Digi Kit

Do you like scrapping with fun colors? Then check out this collab from Claudi and Maria at Sunshine Studio Scraps! I just love the bright colors and the variety of element in this kit. If you like this kit as much as I do, you can find it here.

Tropical Storm Fay

I'll have another post about Tropical Storm Fay after I get pics off my camera. However, I had to share this pic from David's camera right away.

We went to work today and after lunch decided to head to Sonic for happy hour (half price cokes). This is what we saw next to the Sonic. The ares you are looking at is normally a drainage area with a small water retention pond. Well, with all the rain, the guy driving the bronco thought it was the entrance to Sonic. According to our car hop at Sonic, he wasn't a very happy camper. Somehow, I am not surprised about that one.

Seven Wonderful Years

David and I celebrate seven wonderful years of marriage today. This is the layout I created of our celebration dinner at The Melting Pot on Saturday.

I have been very blessed to have David as my husband. I could not ask for a better husband. I was 30 when David and I married, but David was well worth the wait. I look forward to many more happy years together.

I Love You David!!

I've Been Published

I am so excited about this. Three of my layouts were published in the latest edition of Scrapbook News and Reviews. If any of you subscribe to this e-zine, go check out the pet section. You'll see three of my layouts there. This is my first time to have any of my layouts published, so I am pretty stoked.

Digi Challenge

Hey all you digi scrappers, and wanna be digi scrappers, I've got a challenge for you. Head on over to Purple Paper Flowers and check out the latest Petal Pieces Challenge. You'll get a mini kit from Michelle Batton in order to complete the challenge. You've got nothing to lose and you'll gain some free digi scrapping goodies. So, head on over and check it out!

10 Items or Less

I am wondering if people are confused with regards to the meaning of this statement. I am constantly standing behind people who have way more items than the number specified. I understand if you have 11 or 12 items. No big deal. However,when you have 30 or more items, I really think you should realize that you are over the limit. I know that Walmart doesn't have enough checkers. And I know the other lines are long and the people in those lines have full baskets. But I am in a hurry too and I only have eight items. I shouldn't have to wait behind a person with 30 item in their basket when that number three times the stated limit. So please, if you have 30 items in your basket, don't use the line where it is indicated "10 items or less". Your fellow shoppers will appreciate it.

Time for Change

Okay, it was time to let the Magenta go. I am still amazed that T-Mobile had the nerve to cause such a ruckus. However, I couldn't stand looking at all that bright pink any more. :O)

Free Magenta

You may be wondering about my new love for magenta. Well, this is to show my support for an end to all ridiculousness. It seems T-Mobile wants EngadgetMobile.com to cease using the color magenta on it's website as they seem to have a trademark on said color. How ridiculous is that. You can read more about said ridiculousness here and here.

Because I want to speak out against such blatant ridiculousness my blog is now magents. I think the new color is great!!!

The Tomb Was Empty

Today we celebrate the resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1992, I heard Marion D Hanks tell the following story in General Conference. I have a horrible memory, but I have never forgotten this story. I wanted to share it with you today, on this wonderful Easter day.

"As Easter time approaches, let me share with you the tender story of an eleven-year-old boy named Philip, a Down’s syndrome child who was in a Sunday School class with eight other children.
Easter Sunday the teacher brought an empty plastic egg for each child. They were instructed to go out of the church building onto the grounds and put into the egg something that would remind them of the meaning of Easter.
All returned joyfully. As each egg was opened there were exclamations of delight at a butterfly, a twig, a flower, a blade of grass. Then the last egg was opened. It was Philip’s, and it was empty!
Some of the children made fun of Philip. But, teacher, he said, teacher, the tomb was empty.”
A newspaper article announcing Philip's death a few months later noted that at the conclusion of the funeral eight children marched forward and put a large empty egg on the small casket. On it was a banner that said, 'The tomb was empty.'”

On this day, may we always remember that yes, The Tomb Was Empty.

Check out my Slide Show!

New Layout to Share

I just want to share my most recent layout. These roses were part of my Valentines Day gift in 2005. They were so pretty that I decided to give them their own layout. I think I'll have to have a scrapbook just about the flowers David has given me.

This layout was created using Spring Whisper and Curly Doodles by Merkeley Designs.

 

 

Bok Tower

Yesterday, David and I made our second trip to Bok Tower. (Our first was back in 2003, I think.) This is a place we really enjoyed going. And we realized that it's really much bigger than we thought. The first time, I think we missed a lot of the trails. I don't think we missed anything yesterday. If you're coming to Florida, it's a sight that should be considered. And it's less than hours drive from Walt Disney World.

I took lots of pics yesterday, so I wanted to share them with you.

Being Nice

I think it's time we make a change in this world. I want to see the nice people rewarded for a change. I am tired of living in a world where complainers are rewarded and people who are nice get the shaft. I want to see it reversed. Lets see fees waived for those who are nice. Lets see the person who didn't complain get the reward for a change. I know that this world operates around the philosophy that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Well I'd like to see this change. Anyone with me on this?

Mitt Romney Suspends Campaing

Mitt Romney suspended his campaign for President today. I am very disappointed. I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to read his speech today. It is an excellent example of why Governor Romney should have been the Republican candidate for President. I hope everyone takes the time to read it.