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All those random holidays
2012: Off to an AMAZING Start!
This week I am singing the “happy birthday” song to non other than:
COMMODORE
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY
Bring it On 2012
2011 was never dull.
I had joy and disappointment.
There were so many happy moments and at the same time, it was a rough year.
NighLon said hello in 2011, and at just three months old, growing by leaps and bounds.
Remembering this, I am so ready for 2012 and all the things it will bring.
I sat down and came up with some goals for NighLon in 2012.
Steve Jobs: A Tribute
Steve Jobs’ family made the following announcement today:
“Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.
In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family. We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve’s illness; a website will be provided for those who wish to offer tributes and memories.
We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.”
Apple Changed their homepage from
iphone paradise to a Steve Jobs Tribute
Apple also made the following announcement:
We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve’s brilliance, passion, and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.
I only hope that he knew the impact he truly had on the world!
Steve Jobs effected the tech world in more ways than most will ever realize.
He also was a great inspiration to anyone, no matter your passion!
He taught us so much:
1. LOVE WHAT YOU DO
2. FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONS
3. BEING WEALTHY ISN’T THE MOST
IMPORTANT THING:
“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me.
Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful,
that’s what matters to me.”
4. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
5. BE YOURSELF
6. KEEP THE FAITH
7. FOLLOW YOUR HEART
8. LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST
THANKS FOR STAYING HUNGRY
STEVE JOBS… YOU WILL BE MISSED
National Coffee Day: Just Might be My Favorite Holiday EVER!!!
According to legend; Kaldi, a sixth-century Ethiopian, discovered his livestock frolicking from coffee shrub to coffee shrub. He soon realized that coffee berries had a stimulating effect. Eventually, brewed coffee emerged in Arabia. The popularity of coffee continues to rise today!
Over 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year. It’s popular around the world, and comes second only to oil.
Enjoy a Cup of Joe and run around screaming “JAVA!” Of course, this is an everyday occurance in my home!
There is even a conference for baristas! (Wish I had known this when I was one!)
Here are some COFFEE statistics from livescience
Top 4: September 23
This Week’s Top 4
1. Facebook Fail: Facebook launched another annoying alteration to the newsfeed. Get a guide to these changes here
2. Tolkien Week/ Hobbit Day: Read my blurb here and grab a freebie Tolkien tag. How did you observe this whimsical day?
3. I have a surprise secret mission in the works: I’ve included a hint. Can you guess what I’m up to? You will soon see!
4. I downloaded an awesome FAIL WHALE wallpaper. Get yours here
What are your highlights for this week?
Happy Birthday Mark Hamill!
Happy 60th Birthday Mark Hamill!
May THE FORCE continue to be with you!
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Tolkien Week
For all those fabulous geeks out there, who have a love of all things Tolkien, this week is sure to hold a lot of goodies for you. For it is Tolkien Week (September 17-23). Today (September 22) is Hobbit day! The celebration began in 1978 and has come to earn political recognition. This is not too shocking, given that Tolkien has a huge fan base. Tolkien week celebrates the entire Middle Earth cycle: The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King), Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth. Believe it or not, the timing for this week originates, not from Tolkien himself, but September 22nd is Frodo’s and Bilbo’s mutual birthday! This particular date (which is referred to as the Long Awaited Party) was designated by Tolkien himself!
When I first discovered Lord of The Rings, I was in college (2002ish). I found a sign to hang on my dorm wall that said “men in trees battling the forces of evil.” My roommate thought this was absolutely hilarious. I thought it was funny, but not that funny! She explained to me that it referred to a scene in Lord of The Rings, where the hobbits were in Treebeard. This sounded interesting; so of course, I had to do some investigation. We proceeded to Wal-Mart (yes, the dreaded Wal-Mart). Bought Fellowship of the Ring. Went back to the dorm, and watched it. It was the best movie I had ever seen. This was the beginning of my love of Tolkien.
Lessons I learned from Hobbits:
1. Accept Adventure: you never know how life’s little adventures will change you forever. Frodo wasn’t looking to go on a mission to save Middle Earth, but he accepted his adventure, saved Middle Earth, and his life was never the same.
2. Money is not the most important thing in life. Even though the dwarfs would rather die than share their wealth, Thorin realized too late that that he was wrong: “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” Well said Thorin.
3.Enjoy life’s little pleasures: The everyday things for the elves were astonishing to the hobbits. This makes you realize that we take too many things for granted.
4. Appreciate your friends and family. They make life so much better and easier. Frodo would not have succeeded in his adventure if it were’nt for those friends and family encouraging him along the way.
5. Just because you are little, doesn’t mean that you can’t be strong and accomplish what you set your mind to. Frodo Baggins is great inspiration for us “little people” (I’m 4’10″). 
grab your blank Tolkien Week Tag here
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Catch Up: A Little Behind this week
This is turning out to be a crazy week.
My little prince is turning 1 and his party is SATURDAY!
[and my mother is coming in from Panama City]
I’m working on the hubby’s new gaming site
[which is going quite slow]
There’s a lot more chaos too, that I’m not going to bore you with.
I also have a fabulous FEATURED FRIDAY lined up.
So…… I’m doing 3 posts in one tonight!
You guys get some News, A Fabulous Tip, and an amazing website all thrown in.
HERE GOES!
Facebook changed ONCE AGAIN
I hate the new layout, but some seem to like it.
All day it has just irritated me, I’ve barely been on today
But, I have good news!
I found a GUIDE to the new facebook
This tip is great for marketing!
Schedule facebook to update your status with SENDIBLE
This is great for specials, sales, new releases, special promotions, or to let your customers know you have something in stock.
This site is amazing for anyone who writes lists.
I, personally, am a huge list maker.
In fact, sitting in front of me is my to-do list.
I would be lost is lists were outlawed…..
At LISTGEEKS, you can even compare your lists.
Does it make me obsessive to have a lists of lists to make?
For bearing with me while I got caught up, here is a special tag for you guys
let me know if there are any tags, tips, or websites you would like to see on my site
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