Merry Christmas.

You Are Christmas Eve

You are a patient person, and you would agree that anticipation is sometimes better than the main event. There's something magical about the night before Christmas - when it feels like anything could happen! You are a somewhat quiet and spiritual person. You need a lot of alone time to process what's going on around you. You are optimistic and idealistic. You can't help but feel like things are going to work out.

Are You Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Blogthings: Waste Time at Work!

Your Christmas is Modern

Your wish for the New Year is more happiness. For you, Christmas is secular holiday. Religion doesn't play a big part in it. You are patient when it comes to Christmas. You don't celebrate too early, and you don't like seeing holiday decorations in October. You like Christmas traditions, but you're not uptight about them. You do things your way. You like to celebrate Christmas your own way, and you don't like to have to compromise. You love Christmas. You enjoy almost every aspect and tradition of the holidays. You like giving to your friends and family during Christmas. You focus on the people you're close to.

What Does Your Christmas Say About You?

Work is Hard. Time for Blogthings!

You Are Green

You are a peaceful, balanced, and together person. You are naturally calm. However, you have your own inner demons that you struggle with from time to time… mainly greed and jealousy. You are very reflective and creative. You are always thinking of and pursuing new ideas. You believe that spiritual and personal growth is important. You are always trying to change for the better.

Are You Red or Green?

Work is Hard. Time for Blogthings!

You Are Santa Claus

You are an optimistic and generous soul. It wouldn't be wrong to call you happy-go-lucky. It lifts your spirit to brighten someone else's day, especially if this person is a child. When it comes to helping others, you have boundless energy. And you admit that you sometimes put yourself last. You'll put in the time to make sure that everyone is happy and content. You don't mind working long hours to bring others a little joy.

What Christmas Character Are You?

Blogthings: Learn Something Surprising About Yourself

You Should Wear Peach Lipstick

Clean, fresh, and simply pretty. Your look: Natural Beauty Your signature lip gloss flavor: Peach

What Shade of Lipstick Should You Wear?

Your Scholastic Strength Is Evaluating

You are great at looking at many details and putting them all together. You are talented at detecting subtle trends, accuracy, and managing change. You should major in: Statistics Speech Conflict studies Communication Finance Medicine

What Should You Major In?

Your Spiritual Number is Five

You bring adventure and change to people's lives. You are willing to challenge your friends and push them to grow. Right now, your life is about figuring out where to direct your energy. If you're not careful, you can become too unreliable or flighty. You need the perfect project. You live a free form life - which allows you to be very innovative and a great problem solver. Rules, schedules, and structure practically destroy you. You have to do things your own way.

What's Your Spiritual Number?

Your Favorite Color Says You're Tender

Emotional --- Affected --- Sensitive Peaceful --- Tranquil --- Connected Spiritual --- Experimental --- Deep

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

Your Inner Child Is Sad

You're a very sensitive soul. You haven't grown that thick skin that most adults have. Easily hurt, you tend to retreat to your comfort zone. You don't let many people in - unless you've trusted them for a long time.

How Is Your Inner Child?

What Tetris Block are You?

You Are the "I" Block

You are dominant and a bit aggressive. You tend to assert yourself into situations and just take over. If people expect you, they are grateful for your presence. If you show up unannounced though, you tend to throw a bit of a wrench in things. You are brilliant and competent. You always have your facts straight, and you are very persuasive. Some people find you a bit intimidating at first, but once they get used to you, they can't imagine life without you.

What Tetris Block Are You?

You Are Winnie the Pooh!

Come on, he doesn't wear pants! And he's a little too obsessed with Christopher Robin

What Gay Childhood Icon Are You?

I know nothin' about blog history or lingo.

Do You Even Know What a Blog Is?

You got 1/8 correct! What the heck are you doing at Blogthings?

How Much Do You Know About Blogging?

Your Blog Should Be Blue

Your blog is a peaceful, calming force in the blogosphere. You tend to avoid conflict - you're more likely to share than rant. From your social causes to cute pet photos, your life is a (mostly) open book.

What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?

Good, because it's my favorite color and my blog is blue.

You See the Glass as Half Full

No matter what's going on in your life, you can always find something to be thankful for. You try to remain positive and focus on the good. It's not as easy as it seems, but it's always rewarding. Your optimism and joy inspire the people around you. You make the world a happier place. By seeing the glass as half full, you're sure to have more peace and contentment in your life. You might life longer too!

Do You See the Glass as Half Full or Half Empty?

Blogthings: If Quizzes Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Take Quizzes

You Should Teach Fifth Grade

You are laid back. You have a great sense of humor and figure "kids will be kids." You have a lot of energy and endurance. It is hard for kids to wear you down. You're able to roll with a rowdy classroom if you need to, but you also know how to keep students in line. You are flexible and spontaneous. You can throw the whole plan out the window, if you need to.

What Grade Should You Teach?

Your Blogging Type Is the Private Performer

Your blog is your stage - with your visitors your adoring fans. At least, that's how you write with your witty one liners. And while you like attention, you value your privacy. You're likely to have an anonymous blog - or turn off comments.

What's Your Blogging Personality?

New Kitten that has adopted us...

Zach's first Card for a Challenge.

I was alerted today about a new challenge blog just for kids and I asked him if he wanted to try for it. He said yes and this is what he came up with for Hannah Bug.

Your Surfing Habits are 60% Male, 40% Female

If we had to guess, we would guess that you are a man. You use the internet to make your life more efficient - and to make you smarter. For you, the internet is like a vast encyclopedia. You search and surf extensively. You look up everything online.

Do You Use the Internet Like a Man or a Woman?

In honor of school starting today:

What Your Back to School Personality Says About You

You are fairly driven, but the big win always seems a bit beyond your reach. You lack intense passion. You are most likely to succeed if you are working with other talented people. You thrive on a team. Your greatest skill is making things interesting. You can turn the dullest day or project into something amazing. Your biggest stumbling block in life is worrying about what other people think of you. Their opinions matter even less than you think. You're not quite sure what you're thankful for in life, it doesn't seem like there's a lot to be thankful for these days.

The Back to School Test

Some interesting yet random Craft sites that I might want to visit again.

http://angelatmydoor.blogspot.com/ TAC
http://ustampwithme.blogspot.com/ Stampin Up

Today is my anniversary so in honor of it, I have some romantic "blogthings" posts.

You Are Right Brained in Love

When it comes to love, you go with your gut not with your head. You have an open heart. You fall in love easily and get hurt just as easily. You are spontaneous with relationships. You go with the flow and don't worry about the future. You are romantic, empathetic, and caring. More than most people, you really love being in love.

Are You Right Brained or Left Brained in Love?

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You Are 65% Kissable

You are quite kissable, and you probably get kissed often. You're not as kissable as you could be though. There's a little room for improvement. Be prepared for a kiss at all times, even if it means carrying a toothbrush or mints with you. And when the time comes to kiss, stay open and calm. Being nervous only makes you less kissable.

How Kissable Are You?

Unfortunatlely, I find that 65%, as a public school employee, to be a failing grade.

In Mourning

In Mourning

Tuesday, June 16, 2009. I just got back from putting one of my cats to sleep. He was 15 years old, had lost a lot of weight, was peeing and pooping all over the house and I didn't want to torture him by giving him a shot or shoving a pill down his throat every day. It was his time, but I'm still tearing up. I had him since he was 6 weeks old. My children have had him around for their entire lives so he is going to be missed a lot. He was very loving to them and put up with a lot from them, but also told them when it was enough. (The other two cats just leave when the boys come near.) He is buried in the back yard with some kittens I (unsuccessfully) tried to raise when their mama abandoned them. I have to keep my mind occupied with other things or I start crying. Nights are obviously difficult.

You Are Highly Colorful

You are intensely alive and very passionate. You are optimistic about the world and about people. You feel very connected to others, and you tend to be a harmonizing force. You are vibrant and receptive. You are ready for whatever the world has to offer you.

The Watercolor Test

You are a lively, ambitious, and passionate person. You are driven to do well in life and aspire to great things.



You are most likely to succeed if you are working with other talented people. You thrive on a team.



Your greatest skill is organization. You are good at laying out a plan and making sure it gets followed.



Your biggest stumbling block in life is worrying about what other people think of you. Their opinions matter even less than you think.



You're not quite sure what you're thankful for in life, it doesn't seem like there's a lot to be thankful for these days.

The Back to School Test

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Your Common Spelling Mistake Score: 60% Correct

Your spelling is decent, but you do make quite a few mistakes. Let's just say you won't be winning a spelling bee anytime soon!

Do You Make Common Spelling Mistakes?

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You Are Cheese Ravioli

Compared to most people, you are incredibly laid back and fun. You love loud, crowded dinner tables and cooking with a crowd. For you, a meal is more about the overall experience than the actual food. You enjoy fun foods. You love theme dinners and funky appetizers.

What Pasta Dish Are You?

Your Soap Opera Name is Helena Chloe Vining

The Third

What's Your Soap Opera Name?

The Little Red Hen - Piggy

What Scent Candle Should You Light?

You Should Light a Citrus Candle

You are optimistic yet restless. You love your life but always are thinking of bigger and better things. You love being on the move. You have plenty of energy to chase your dreams. You're the type of person who trusts your gut. You're very independent, and you've made some unusual choices in your life. You are cheerfully offbeat and a true free spirit. You challenge others to get more out of life.

What Do Your Initials Say About You?

You Are Lighthearted and Hilarious

When You Are Comfortable: You are a carefree, adventurous person. You love excitement, and you enjoy being in a changing, dynamic environment. People find you to be funny, generous, and competent. You're well spoken, and you know how to wow people with your words. When You Are At Your Best: You are enthusiastic and flexible. You are open-minded. You prefer to learn from others... not judge them. People see you as kind and cooperative. You are very supportive when friends are down on their luck. When You Are in a Social Setting: You are very perceptive. You can see things from all sides. You don't allow your life or mind to be cluttered. People see you as spiritual and charismatic. You have interesting and unexpected insights. You advice is highly valued.

What Does Your Birthday Predict About You?

Your Birthday Predicts You're Logical

Ever since you were born, you've been very practical. You focus on how things are instead of how they should be. You cope well. You love fact and figures. You crunch numbers like a pro, and you're naturally analytical. You don't give into your emotions. You are ruled by your head - not by your heart.