I love to read. When I was a child, it was all you could do not to rip the book out of my hand. I just read and read and read.
My "toy bag" when we went on vacation had a doll, some office supplies and as many books as I could stuff in there.
When i went to the library, i checked out the maximum number of books that you could. 15 if I remember correctly...
In fifth grade, math bored me and my teacher recognized I could already do most of it. So, she let me read in math class. I sat in the back and read books. And in case this makes you doubt my math skills, I can add, subtract, multiply and divide. I loved geometry... passed Calculus, etc. I just prefer to read. The only thing I am not too good at is spelling. Spell check is my best friend.
But, what happened? I feel like I hardly read anymore. My goal is to read more! I love it... seeing the characters, getting to know them. all of it... so help me read more. Ask me what I am reading and if I have read today.
Anyway, I thought this was a cool idea... stole it from Burnside Writer's Blog:
One book that changed my life: Bible... but's lets steer clear of the Christianese answers. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. It proved to me that I could read things besides the Babysitters Club. Or, The Tomptom and the Fox. It's a kids book and I used to have my parent's read it to me over and over again as a toddler. I guess it was my first obsession and gave me my passion to read.
One book that I've read more than once: Any of the Harry Potter series. Or Little Women... and Practical Magic. I could pick those up and read them anytime.
One book that I'd want a desert island: Lord of the Rings series... I have never read this... and aspire to. But, I have a feeling the only way you are going to get me to read that monster if it was on a desert island. It seems daunting.
One book that made me laugh: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Its my current read and I have laughed out loud on a plane while reading it. You know that is a good book if I am willing to embarrass myself for it.
One book that made me cry: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows... because it was sad, but also because it was the last. But, A Prayer for Owen Meany has also made me cry. You should read it... its my dad's favorite and I am beginning to see why.
One book that scared the he** out of me: The Shining by Stephen King. I never finished it. My friend in HS thought I would like it. Ummm, not so much. Scared me too much. I would be in my house with my parents and still be terrified. I like to sleep too much to read crap like that.
One book I wish had been written: umm... so many because I just wish I was a good writer... but Harry Potter, Blue Like Jazz, Girl Meets God (or something like that).
One book I wish had never been written: The Shining. I'm still having nightmares. Any sequel not written by the original author. Cheap, I tell you. Cheap. Get your own ideas!
One book I'm currently reading: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
One book you've been meaning to read: Way too many... almost anything on my bookshelf in my room... Pride and Prejudice is probably next. Then, Chronicles of Narnia, maybe? There's a lot. I'm also open to suggestions.
Your turn. Any good books you'd recommend? Make your own list!
2.29.2008
2.21.2008
Countdown
Ten Things You Want To Say To Ten Different People:
1. My name is JAYE... not JAYNE... do you think I would honestly misspell my own name?
2. You're cookies are fine. Just eat them and stop complaining.
3. Get over yourself... you aren't that important
4. Stop hanging with the boys. It makes you look desparate.
5. You really hurt me when...
6. Numbers aren't that important.
7. Stop nagging me! I am an adult you know
8. Just do as I say.
9. He's not worht your time. Break up with him already.
10. I love you.
Nine Things About Yourself:
1. I am a Christian
2. I'm a daughter
3. I LOVE Chick-fila and Papa John's. You won't ever have to convince me to eat there.
4. I really like driving by myself for a long time.
5. I'm constantly day dreaming. Anyone want to bring me down to reality?
6. I hate running... won't do it, don't make me try
7. I don't really do silence. I don't know why. Maybe I am afraid of it?
8. I really like dramas... they pull me in very quickly.
9. I wish I could sing and dance and act... i would love to perform.
Eight Ways To Win My Heart:
1. Give me a compliment
2. Put me at ease in your presence
3. Be a strong, walking Christian
4. Leave your ego at the door
5. Accept my stubbornness... but know if I respect you, I am more likely to give in.
6. Be open minded and love all
7. Don't judge others... you don't know what it is like to be them.
8. Watch Michigan football with me. ;-)
Seven Things That Cross Your Mind A Lot:
1. Concentrate.
2. Will I....
3. When's my next day off?
4. What else can I cross of my to do list?
5. Are you serious?
6. I'm hungry... no you're not... you're bored.
7. Why does my head hurt?
Six Things You Wish You Never Did:
1. There are a couple of friends from High School that I wish I hadn't cared about so much... they weren't good friends
2. Being so selfish... why do I always turn the conversation to me?
3. Called my Grosspapa one more time
4. Used my credit card as much as I did last fall...
5. Eaten White chocolate... talk about NASTY
6. Lose touch with people... so many people I want to email, but is it too late?
Five Turn Offs:
1. Arrogance... you aren't as cool as you think you are
2. someone who needs mothering... ask me for an explanation if you are confused
3. being co-dependent
4. being desparate
5. being akward
Four Turn Ons:
1. personality
2. making me comfortable in your presence
3. loving Christ and loving others as He did
4. Confidence in himself (but not arrogant)
Three Smileys That Describe Your Life:
1. ;)
2. :D
3. :P
Two Things You Want To Do Before You Die:
1. Know what it feels like to be a wife, a mom
2. Sky Dive
One Confession:
1. When I put the silveware in the dishwasher, it needs to be evenly distributed out amongst spots.
1. My name is JAYE... not JAYNE... do you think I would honestly misspell my own name?
2. You're cookies are fine. Just eat them and stop complaining.
3. Get over yourself... you aren't that important
4. Stop hanging with the boys. It makes you look desparate.
5. You really hurt me when...
6. Numbers aren't that important.
7. Stop nagging me! I am an adult you know
8. Just do as I say.
9. He's not worht your time. Break up with him already.
10. I love you.
Nine Things About Yourself:
1. I am a Christian
2. I'm a daughter
3. I LOVE Chick-fila and Papa John's. You won't ever have to convince me to eat there.
4. I really like driving by myself for a long time.
5. I'm constantly day dreaming. Anyone want to bring me down to reality?
6. I hate running... won't do it, don't make me try
7. I don't really do silence. I don't know why. Maybe I am afraid of it?
8. I really like dramas... they pull me in very quickly.
9. I wish I could sing and dance and act... i would love to perform.
Eight Ways To Win My Heart:
1. Give me a compliment
2. Put me at ease in your presence
3. Be a strong, walking Christian
4. Leave your ego at the door
5. Accept my stubbornness... but know if I respect you, I am more likely to give in.
6. Be open minded and love all
7. Don't judge others... you don't know what it is like to be them.
8. Watch Michigan football with me. ;-)
Seven Things That Cross Your Mind A Lot:
1. Concentrate.
2. Will I....
3. When's my next day off?
4. What else can I cross of my to do list?
5. Are you serious?
6. I'm hungry... no you're not... you're bored.
7. Why does my head hurt?
Six Things You Wish You Never Did:
1. There are a couple of friends from High School that I wish I hadn't cared about so much... they weren't good friends
2. Being so selfish... why do I always turn the conversation to me?
3. Called my Grosspapa one more time
4. Used my credit card as much as I did last fall...
5. Eaten White chocolate... talk about NASTY
6. Lose touch with people... so many people I want to email, but is it too late?
Five Turn Offs:
1. Arrogance... you aren't as cool as you think you are
2. someone who needs mothering... ask me for an explanation if you are confused
3. being co-dependent
4. being desparate
5. being akward
Four Turn Ons:
1. personality
2. making me comfortable in your presence
3. loving Christ and loving others as He did
4. Confidence in himself (but not arrogant)
Three Smileys That Describe Your Life:
1. ;)
2. :D
3. :P
Two Things You Want To Do Before You Die:
1. Know what it feels like to be a wife, a mom
2. Sky Dive
One Confession:
1. When I put the silveware in the dishwasher, it needs to be evenly distributed out amongst spots.
2.19.2008
Back to Some Quizzes
Found some fun ones... thought I would spend a couple of days doing them. Here's the first!
----------• × • A L L A B O U T M E • × •--------------
Name: Jaye
Single or taken: single
Gender: female
Birthday: Nov 10
Sign: Scorpio
Hair color: brunette
Eye color: green/blue, really depends on my mood/ what I am wearing
Height: 5 foot 10
Are you straight/bisexual/gay?: Straight.
What is your sexiest outfit?: umm, definitely don't have one
What do you usually wear?: work clothes. But in a perfect world, I would wear sweats and flip flops all the time
--------------• × • S P E C I F I C S • × • -------------------
What kind of shampoo do you use?: Pantene Pro-V Hydrating Curls
What are you listening to right now: random play list on my iPod
Who is the last person that called you?: a mom wanting to place her daughter into a GS troop
How many buddies are online right now?: I don't AIM at work, and haven't used AIM in about a year
----------------• × • H A V E Y O U E V E R • × •-------------
Given anyone a bath?: little kids that I have babysat for, so yea
Smoked?: no and NEVER will
Bungee jumped?: someday, but I'd rather sky dive
Made yourself throw up?: ewww, no
Skinny dipped?: nope
Ever been in love?: no more than puppy love
Made yourself cry to get out of trouble?: not since I was five
Pictured your crush naked?: uhhh NO
Actually seen your crush naked?: nope
Cried when someone died?: yes
Lied: sadly, yes.
Fallen for your best friend?: definitely have fallen for my closest guy friend
Rejected someone?: not that i can remember
Used someone?: i hope not. have i ever made someone feel like that?
Done something you regret?: uhhh PLENTY
------------• × • C U R R E N T • × •---------------
Clothes: brown pants, blue Old Navy Perfect Tee and Brown Sweater
Music: nothing at this moment
Desktop picture: pic of some awesome girls outside of Za's
Cd in player: in the car? harry Potter on audio CD, the 3rd book
DVD in player: One Tree Hill, Season 2
----------------• × • L A S T P E R S O N • × •----------------------
You touched: my cat?
Hugged: someone at church on Sunday, I'm sure... Katie or Jill maybe
IMed: its been so long, I couldn't even tell you
You yelled at: my brother, he was bugging me to put on a seat belt in the car
---------------• × • A R E Y O U • × •---------------------
Understanding: I think so
Open-minded: yes, but I hope that you realize I can still have my opinions
Arrogant: I hope not... and I don't think so, but you never know. Let me know if I am
Insecure: YES!
Smart: probably yea... but I consider it more of my perfectionism
Moody: can be
Hard working: yep.
Organized: to an unhealthly degree
Healthy: depends on the day. trying to get better
Shy: Yep, although people don't believe me. But, I am.
Difficult: only if you want me to make the decision. I'm terrible at that.
Bored easily: no, I can entertain myself
Obsessed: with what?
Angry: if you make me so
Happy: most of the time
Hyper: not really... only at a dance PARTY!!!
Trusting: for the most part...
---------• × • W H O D O Y O U W A N N A • × •--------
Kill?: No one!
Slap?: I can't think of anyone, but I am sure there are moments that I would like to
Get really wasted with?: what's the fun of getting wasted? I'd rather hang out with you sober, thanks,
Get high with: se previous answer
Talk to offline: lots of people
Talk to online: let's just set up a date, k?
------------------• × • R A N D O M • × •---------------------
In the morning I: hit the snooze button... then proceed to shower and get ready for the day.
What do you notice first in the opposite sex you're into: Personality... do they make me laugh? do they make me comfortable in my own skin? are they servants... biggest turn off? EGO.
------------• × • W H I C H I S B E T T E R • × ------------
Coke or Pepsi: Coke, hands down... all the time
Flowers or candy: definitely candy
Tall or short: I'm tall... so lets go with, tall
---------------• × • W H O • × • ---------------
Makes you laugh the most: anyone sarcastic
Makes you smile: anything that makes me believe in the good side of people
Gives you a funny feeling when you see him/her: not telling ;-)
-------------• × • D O Y O U E V E R • × •-----------------
Sit on the internet all night waiting for that someone special to IM you?: heck no... i need my sleep.
Wish you were a member of the opposite sex?: sometimes….but only so i could figure out what they are thinking
Wish you were younger: sometimes
Cry because someone said something to you?: yep
-----------• × • N U M B E R • × •--------------
Of times I have had my heart broken: once
Of hearts I have broken: don't know...
Of guys I've kissed: two
Of girls I've kissed: none
Of CD's I own: too many to count... hundreds
Of scars on my body: I have no idea... a couple, I am sure. Little known fact... I have never broken a bone or had stiches.
----------• × • A L L A B O U T M E • × •--------------
Name: Jaye
Single or taken: single
Gender: female
Birthday: Nov 10
Sign: Scorpio
Hair color: brunette
Eye color: green/blue, really depends on my mood/ what I am wearing
Height: 5 foot 10
Are you straight/bisexual/gay?: Straight.
What is your sexiest outfit?: umm, definitely don't have one
What do you usually wear?: work clothes. But in a perfect world, I would wear sweats and flip flops all the time
--------------• × • S P E C I F I C S • × • -------------------
What kind of shampoo do you use?: Pantene Pro-V Hydrating Curls
What are you listening to right now: random play list on my iPod
Who is the last person that called you?: a mom wanting to place her daughter into a GS troop
How many buddies are online right now?: I don't AIM at work, and haven't used AIM in about a year
----------------• × • H A V E Y O U E V E R • × •-------------
Given anyone a bath?: little kids that I have babysat for, so yea
Smoked?: no and NEVER will
Bungee jumped?: someday, but I'd rather sky dive
Made yourself throw up?: ewww, no
Skinny dipped?: nope
Ever been in love?: no more than puppy love
Made yourself cry to get out of trouble?: not since I was five
Pictured your crush naked?: uhhh NO
Actually seen your crush naked?: nope
Cried when someone died?: yes
Lied: sadly, yes.
Fallen for your best friend?: definitely have fallen for my closest guy friend
Rejected someone?: not that i can remember
Used someone?: i hope not. have i ever made someone feel like that?
Done something you regret?: uhhh PLENTY
------------• × • C U R R E N T • × •---------------
Clothes: brown pants, blue Old Navy Perfect Tee and Brown Sweater
Music: nothing at this moment
Desktop picture: pic of some awesome girls outside of Za's
Cd in player: in the car? harry Potter on audio CD, the 3rd book
DVD in player: One Tree Hill, Season 2
----------------• × • L A S T P E R S O N • × •----------------------
You touched: my cat?
Hugged: someone at church on Sunday, I'm sure... Katie or Jill maybe
IMed: its been so long, I couldn't even tell you
You yelled at: my brother, he was bugging me to put on a seat belt in the car
---------------• × • A R E Y O U • × •---------------------
Understanding: I think so
Open-minded: yes, but I hope that you realize I can still have my opinions
Arrogant: I hope not... and I don't think so, but you never know. Let me know if I am
Insecure: YES!
Smart: probably yea... but I consider it more of my perfectionism
Moody: can be
Hard working: yep.
Organized: to an unhealthly degree
Healthy: depends on the day. trying to get better
Shy: Yep, although people don't believe me. But, I am.
Difficult: only if you want me to make the decision. I'm terrible at that.
Bored easily: no, I can entertain myself
Obsessed: with what?
Angry: if you make me so
Happy: most of the time
Hyper: not really... only at a dance PARTY!!!
Trusting: for the most part...
---------• × • W H O D O Y O U W A N N A • × •--------
Kill?: No one!
Slap?: I can't think of anyone, but I am sure there are moments that I would like to
Get really wasted with?: what's the fun of getting wasted? I'd rather hang out with you sober, thanks,
Get high with: se previous answer
Talk to offline: lots of people
Talk to online: let's just set up a date, k?
------------------• × • R A N D O M • × •---------------------
In the morning I: hit the snooze button... then proceed to shower and get ready for the day.
What do you notice first in the opposite sex you're into: Personality... do they make me laugh? do they make me comfortable in my own skin? are they servants... biggest turn off? EGO.
------------• × • W H I C H I S B E T T E R • × ------------
Coke or Pepsi: Coke, hands down... all the time
Flowers or candy: definitely candy
Tall or short: I'm tall... so lets go with, tall
---------------• × • W H O • × • ---------------
Makes you laugh the most: anyone sarcastic
Makes you smile: anything that makes me believe in the good side of people
Gives you a funny feeling when you see him/her: not telling ;-)
-------------• × • D O Y O U E V E R • × •-----------------
Sit on the internet all night waiting for that someone special to IM you?: heck no... i need my sleep.
Wish you were a member of the opposite sex?: sometimes….but only so i could figure out what they are thinking
Wish you were younger: sometimes
Cry because someone said something to you?: yep
-----------• × • N U M B E R • × •--------------
Of times I have had my heart broken: once
Of hearts I have broken: don't know...
Of guys I've kissed: two
Of girls I've kissed: none
Of CD's I own: too many to count... hundreds
Of scars on my body: I have no idea... a couple, I am sure. Little known fact... I have never broken a bone or had stiches.
2.15.2008
Another Heartwarming Tale
Read this blog post.
Its another one of those "people are really good, and show love" moments. I love it when it is proved that people are actually caring etc.
Just thought I would share it with you... in case you need a pick me up!
Its another one of those "people are really good, and show love" moments. I love it when it is proved that people are actually caring etc.
Just thought I would share it with you... in case you need a pick me up!
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