What A Day…

I’m not sure what to say about today.  There’s so many emotions and thoughts going on in my head.  I guess I’ll start out with the positive thing though. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!  =)

I love you more than you could ever know.  Thank you for constantly being an inspiration to me and for raising me with such great values and morals…helping me to be the independent, strong, giving and compassionate woman I am today.  All my good qualities come from you.  I hope your birthday is wonderful!  All my love.

 

On to the not so positive…

One year ago today, I lost my grandmother.  It was really hard for me.  I knew her health was failing quickly, but still, nothing quite prepares you for when it finally happens.  I think the hardest thing for me to deal with was knowing that she died alone.  That had someone been there with her, she might have lived.  On the other hand though, she went out on her own terms, which describes the woman she was. 

Grandma Loree, you will forever live on in my heart.  I love you and pray that you are in a better place.  All my love.

Rock By The Sea II – Guitar Drawing

The announcement is out…

Here’s your opportunity to win a signed guitar by the Rock By The Sea II artists.  (Artists include Sister Hazel (Ken, Drew and Ryan), Five Star Iris, Scarlet Kings, Michael Tolcher, Gareth Asher, Jackson Rohm, John Taglieri, Chuck Carrier, etc.)  Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50.  What an awesome Christmas present it would make!  Plus, this guitar is a little special to me, as they had me draw the RBTS II Logo onto it.  =) 

Details below.

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HOLIDAY CHANCE DRAWING

FOR AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR 

You can be the proud owner of this guitar signed by the artists who performed at RBTS II (as seen here with Michael Tolcher on Clearwater Beach).

DECEMBER 15 – DEADLINE FOR ENTRY

DECEMBER 19 – DRAWING 

$10.00 per entry *or* 6 entries for $50.00

For Official Rules and Entry Forms, please go to:  http://www.rockbythesea.org/drawing.html

My Father and Nyssa (his dog)…

My father just sent me an email about an article he wrote about his dog that got published.  Here is what he said in the email.  (The article is shown below.)

Nyssa is now a celebrity. The Boykin Spaniel Society published this article plus 2 other photos of her and sent an ‘Honorable Mention-Puppy Issue” ribbon. It was printed in the 3rd quarter magazine for the organization. It hasn’t gone to her head; she still sleeps out in her doghouse.

Taking a break…

I love the irony in that title.

Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that I won’t be posting daily blogs right now.  I will be taking a break for a little while and only posting some random blogs here and there.

Thanks for understanding!  Hope to be back soon!

Much love.  Lindsey

Manic Mondays: Zac Brown Band

If you’re a country fan, you may have recently heard a song on the radio called “Chicken Fried” by the Zac Brown Band.  And if you’re a rock boater…like me, you’ve been blessed to be listening to some of Zac’s songs for years now.

I just have to say, I’m soooo happy for him and his band right now.  They are finally getting the support, recognition and success they deserve.

Anyways, his new music video for “Chicken Fried” came out and has already been featured on CMT.  Check it out.  =)

Also, you can pre-order his new cd, “The Foundation” (being released November 18th), by going here.  As a bonus, you can download some of the tracks now as well as enter a contest for some pretty awesome prizes.

Simple Saturdays: Learning a new trick…

During Amber’s Bachelorette party last night, some of us tried to tie a cherry stem with our tongues.  Many failed and very few succeeded.  I wasn’t able to try it last night, so I tried it while in Atlanta today at the Hard Rock Cafe. 

And it appears to me that I have a new talent.  =)

So, for those wanting to know how to do it, I found a tutorial to share with you.  Enjoy!

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How to Tie a Knot in a Cherry Stem With Your Tongue

Steps

1. Work the stem around in your mouth so it becomes more malleable (meaning easier to shape or change form).
2. Fold the stem in half around the tip of your tongue; the easiest way to do this is lengthwise, so the folded stem lies along the length of the tongue, one end on the top of the tongue, one end on the bottom.
3. Take the folded stem between your front teeth and bite down gently until the two ends cross over, forming a loop.
4. Use the tip of your tongue to push one end of the stem through the loop you’ve made. Try using your teeth to rotate the looped stem toward the end you are trying to push through. This might take a few minutes, but it is possible, especially with practice.

 

Tips

• For an extra flourish, push the cherry stone through the knotted stem (brace the knotted stem against your front teeth and push the stone halfway through using the tip of your tongue). People invariably believe that you’ve actually tied the stem around the stone. Those poor, poor fools!
• Use the longest stem you can find, especially if you intend to push the stone through it.
• The cherry with stem attached can be placed in the mouth and eaten, retaining the stem and stone for the trick.

Warnings

• Be careful not to choke on your cherry stem or pit.

Fun Fridays: Make your own stress ball…

I’ve had my fair amount of stress lately, so I wanted to share this easy idea of how you too can make your own stress relief ball.  Hope it helps! =)

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How to Make a Balloon Stress Ball

Making a stress ball is very easy. They can be given as gifts or kept on your desk at home, school, or work.

Steps

1. Fill the balloon with sand
2. When you like the way it feels and it’s just squishy enough, tie a knot at the top.
3. Decorate it with a permanent marker. You can make faces, designs, or even just doodle.
4. Squeeze it to death.

Tips

• You can substitute the sand for flour, rice, or corn starch. Do not use water balloons, for they are too thin and will tear easily.

Warnings

• If you use flour it will poof every where and make a mess

Things You’ll Need

• Balloons
• Sand
• Markers (optional)

Manic Mondays: Michael Tolcher

Michael Tolcher has been one of my favorite artsits for years.  Some of you who may not know Michael’s music may have recently seen some Hilton commercials playing his songs. 

This past weekend, he was one of the performers at the Lyrics for Life event in Clearwater Beach, FL.  He continually blows me away with his lyrical genius and musicality.  I picked up a card at the table that had some free download information on it that I wanted to pass along with you.

Visit http://michaeltolcher.com/olympicfriends/ to download recordings from the debut album, “I AM,” plus his new acoustic track, “Speed Feels Better.”

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When prompted, enter:

Login:  mtolcher08

Password:  seeyousoon

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ENJOY!

Fun Fridays: Hangman

The classic game of Hangman is now available online for your ‘waste your time away’ needs.

Enjoy!

Thoughtful Thursdays: Take The Walk

Hanson has been doing their “Walk Around the World” tour and walking barefoot one mile prior to each show to fight poverty and AIDS in Africa.

I thought it would be awesome if they did it on the Rock Boat, and after some researching found out that they do have one scheduled before the preparty on January 16th at 2:00pm. So come on out and let’s make this the biggest turn out they’ve ever had…Rock Boat Style! =)

Details below.

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Take The Walk
Walk for Schools
Jan 16 – Miami, FL
Pre-Rock Boat Kick off Party Walk!

We chose to host this walk for schools because we feel that education is key in battling the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Schools not only foster skills to advance economically, but will also provide the children a sense of direction and hope for their future. It is known that those with more years of schooling tend to live healthier lives. Meet us in the Marriott Biscayne Bay Lobby for our 1 mile walk at 2:00 PM on January 16th, 2009.

Contact: Allyson Poyet & Ashley Gibson

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For those not able to make it on the Rock Boat, please visit Take the Walk’s website for more tour dates and information about other opportunities available for you to join in helping make a difference.