Junk Journal Creation

I had a swap where I had to create a Junk Journal for my partner. I've really gotten into making junk journals. I now keep a project drawer in my craft room where I store bits and scraps of paper for future junk journals.  They are so fun to make.  Below are a few pictures of my recent journal creation. 

1st Quarter Reading Log - 2017

1st Quarter Reading Log -- 2017

I joined a swap on swap-bot called 1st Quarter Reading Log - 2017. For this swap we have to keep track of all the books we read and then do a short review of each book. Last quarter I wrote everything down in a notebook and had a page for each review. I wanted to try things a little different this time around and do an electronic version. I'll still need to print this out and mail it to my partner(s) at the end of the quarter but I also thought that keeping everything here would make things a lot easier for me. I can print this blog post out and also share the link if they want to see the online version. I have two partners for this swap and the quarter goes from January 1st to March 31st and needs mailed by April 3rd.  Below you will find which books I read this quarter and my review and rating of each. I also include all forms of books that I read and LISTEN to.  I listen to a lot of audiobooks while I am working. It helps me to tune out distractions around me and keeps my mind occupied as I am processing the work I know by rote. I also read a lot of e-books so that is why you will find my list may get a little longish.

Before I start this list I should tell you that I rate on a 1 to 5 method.
♥ - Didn't care for the book.
♥♥ - It was okay but nothing to write home about.
♥♥♥- I liked it but there was something about it that bothered me.
♥♥♥♥- I really liked the book and recommend it.
♥♥♥♥♥- I LOVED the book and you HAVE to read it :)

1. The Book of Elsewhere by Jacqueline West 
 ♥♥♥♥ 4/5  I really thought this was a cute book. It is meant for the age range of somewhere between a tween and a teen. I still enjoyed the book if though it was meant for a much younger person. There are additional books in this series and I think I am going to look into trying to find them at the library.
The premise of this book is that there is another world ELSEWHERE of our own world that you can get to through mirrors. I read this one at the beginning of January so I can't exactly remember all the details but I do remember that it was really interesting.

2. The Creature Department by Robert Weston

ERRR. I totally messed up with this one and forgot to finish it. I started this book and for some reason I thought I was done and I passed it on in my book exchange. I am totally bummed out because I was enjoying it immensely and have no idea why I gave it away. I'll have to go to the library and borrow this book, hopefully they have it. Then I can finish this review. 

Pen Pal Bag Swap

Pencil Bag Penpal Bag Swap

+Jaimie Randolph held a swap over on swap-bot. 

For this swap I had to send my partner a pencil bag filled with at least three $1 stationary items from the dollar tree. My partner was TwoTurtles and she sent a wonderful package of great items. 

Below are a few pictures of the items I received. I am so happy!

Random Survey No.2

Hi Folks -- Another round of random questions so I thought I'd use a random photo off my camera. This is a picture I took last year at my house. I thought the prettiness of the flower was so intriguing against the roughness and the old ladder. My husband has had that ladder in that place so long that the flower actually grew up and through the rungs of the ladder. It was kinda cool. 

What are you afraid of?

I am deathly afraid of deer. More explicitly I am afraid of driving at night because I am scared a deer or herd of them will be in the road or run into my car again. 

Have you ever been searched by the cops?

Not ME explicitly. But I did have the cops looking for me because of a abandoned car that my ex-husband left on the side of the road for over a week and the car was in my name. I got a dang fine for that one. 

Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?

I don't go on roller coasters so the answer would be moot

Strangest place you've gotten romantic?

Baseball dug out in the middle of winter

When's the last time you've been sledding?

Eons ago. At least it was the last time I purposely went sledding.  There was that time a few years ago when I was 6 months pregnant and slipped on the ice and went sliding down a hill on my butt. lol No one was hurt and it was kinda funny to see.

Would you rather fall sleep with someone else, or alone in bed?

With someone else. Since I've been married it is hard to sleep alone. Is probably why I have a problem with my 4yr old still sneaking into my bed at night. 

Do you believe in ghosts or poltergeists?

It is hard to say. On one hand I believe that there are evil spirits that haunt the earth so I guess that would be a poltergeist right? But I don't believe in ghosts I guess because a normal ghost is a benevolent spirit right? My faith says that when you die you go to heaven or hell. If you are a good person why would you stay on earth when you have heaven waiting for you? 

What is your favorite song right now?

Chain Breaker by Zach Williams. 

Do you consider yourself creative?

I consider myself a copycat creative person. I have trouble coming up with my own fresh ideas but I am able to take inspiration from someone else and make it my own and sometimes put my own spin on it. 

Do you think O.J. was innocent or guilty?

I don't care regardless. It is the past. 

Do you care about any celebrity gossip?

Not at all. It actually irks me to be honest. They are just people doing a job for goodness sake. 

Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics?

I stay out of politics. I hate politics. Hate hate HATE!

Do you play poker?

I know how to but I've not played it in probably 20 years. 

Have you ever been awake for more than 36 hours straight?

Yes, the whole giving birth thing takes awhile. hahahaha

Do you have a favorite commercial?

I know I do but I can't think of it right now. 

Do you remember the name of your first love, and if so who?

Yes, Keith Stockton, I was 5 and loved him from Kindergarten to First grade. 

If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run a red light?

Nope there are too many idiots out there. 

Do you have a secret that no one knows but you?

There is probably a lot that nobody knows about me because I don't share personal stuff with other people. Well other then these random question survey things but these are things you can learn from a conversation. I don't share important stuff with anyone. 

Are you into sports, and if so do you have a favorite team?

Abhor sports.

Have you ever been streaking?

Not in the lifetime or the next. 

How often do you remember your dreams?

Usually when I wake up but if I don't write them down then I forget them. 

What's the one thing on your mind right now?

Hoping to finish this survey and be able to watch a few episodes of Person Of Interest on Netflix before my son wakes up and wants the TV.. lol

Do you have a favorite restaurant?

Yes, I have a few:

Sandwich place: W.G. Grinders - The closest to me is 45 mins away :(

Steakhouse:  The Brown Derby also 45 mins away from me in the opposite direction.

What talent do you wish you had?

I wish I could sing. I love to sing but my son always asks me to stop lol

What is your best feature/talent?

My best feature is my hair. It is really thick and grows FAST. I could cut it today and by summer it will be halfway down my back.  My best talent... hmmm telling detailed stories. 

Do you like sushi, and if so what is your favorite?

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...Yuck!

What do you wear to bed?

pajamma pants and a tshirt. I'm pass the sexy nightwear phase. Especially when a 4yr old sneaks in bed all the time. 

Favorite TV show?

Currently: The New McGyver!

If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be?

I'd like to cuddle with John Cusack but that is all. Not wanting anything else. Happily married. I think it would be AWESOME to be his friend. :)

Do you know anyone in jail?

I might, I don't know if any of the people I know are in jail. 

How often do you drink [alcohol]?

Very rarely. I once had a bottle of wine in my fridge for over 2 years. I'll buy one of those frozen drink pouches once in a while but after I drink it I don't want another one for a year or so. 

What food do you find disgusting?

Seafood! Do you know that Lobster's are related to cockroaches!! OMG!

Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their back?

No! I'll make fun of them to their faces though. But it's teasing and not serious. 

Have you ever been in a fight?

Fist fight? No. If I've fought it  has been with words. I have a very acerbic tongue when I need it. 

Do you believe in angels or demons?

More then anything! I believe they are all around us constantly waging battle for our souls. 

Favorite color?

Pink -- Purple close second.

What is your favorite store to shop at?

Online I love shopping at Amazon. In person I would say any of the craft stores. Though I prefer Hobby Lobby over Michael's and Jo-Anne's

What's the worst thing you've done and gotten away with?

Dating a couple guys at one time and them not knowing about each other. 


My Partners for this swap were:

User4532
Scrybe
Aspens
Visukiki
Pelgrim

Those sending to me are:

BlueCrayons
SpiceMom
Julez13
Cafloarea
Janevey