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Name: Wind in the Willows
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Birthday: 3/24/1986
Gender: Female
Interests: Dreaming...wandering into the deep, lush forests of thought....photography. poetry. historical fiction. Classical languages. trees. travel. bellydance. adventure. waves crashing softly. Hellenic culture. logic. early American history. shade on a sunny day. grandfathers. grandfather clocks. wisdom. folk dance. Ben Bulben. mist. cultural appreciation. autumn breezes. England in the fall. ice-cream. musicals. Salzburg's Sound of Music tour. warm porridge. cold nectarines. family. happiness for all.
Expertise: Not an expert in anything particular but I do enjoy challenging myself in new ways and constantly educating myself as as to become a better individual.
Occupation: Student/Blogger/Dreamer/Future
Industry: Other
Message: message me
Website: visit my website
Member Since:
2/5/2003
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| It's my birthday today and almost another Xanga birthday for this blog. (Boy time is just too much of a Speedy Gonzalez, ain't it now?) And every year, because I am the most nostalgic person on this side of the planet, I visit my xanga and leaf through entries, laughing, crying, savoring ... every bit and piece of my past, my life. Big question on my mind: Should I resurrect this blog? I used to love writing in my xanga. I wrote sarcastically about annoying people in school. I wrote about my dreams. I wrote about magical days and summer ice cream. I wrote about my friendships and high school courses, about my college angst, joys and adventures. Good golly, I even used to blog about Ian Somerhalder based on a picture I once saw online when I googled "handsome guy with black spiky hair" to search for an example to send a friend. Turns out, he will be playing my beloved Damon years later!) For years and years I wrote and wrote. Sometimes, I included images. And finally I interned at Xanga and really enjoyed it. But it seems like no one cares anymore - all my friends have outgrown xanga and I am left alone in a new-fangled sort of blogging world where it's about writing what popular and not what's really from the heart. Or is what is from the heart what is popular now but I fail to properly discern it? It's all good, it's all love, but I am sad my friends and I can no longer leave frivolous comments like we used to, supporting each other's posts, and sharing inside jokes via Xanga. How can you outgrow something so memorable, so fabulous? Gosh, I <3 you Xanga and I'm coming back! I;ve been to livejournal, to blogger, to wordpress, and I couldn't bear to part with you. I don't think I ever will, even when I am 80 Can't leave couldn't stay away! :) | | |
| | | I am posting this a bit late but I only just received my own card two days ago which didn't leave much time for a giveaway. However, I wanted to get the word out on an important cause --Box Top for Education. What are those? Oh, just those little coupons on the top of fabulous cereal boxes and other household products that when collected can lead to a lot of perks for education systems. Many schools have benefitted tremendously from this generous program. Even though I have no children myself I do collect Box Tops and just donate them to the local public schools. Not a lot but hey every little bit helps!
Here's more: "From August 15 through September 4, you can get more Box Tops coupons on your favorite back-to-school brands at Sam's Club and maximize your earnings for your school. As a double benefit, your savings on these favorite brands will pay for your membership. At Sam's you can save over $40 on these brands compared to grocery store prices."
Many great brands are participating in this program including Honey Nut Cheerios (mmm), Ziploc bags, Kleenex Facial Tissues, Nature Valley Bars, and more!
And, no, this entry is not just about a spreading the word on something good (although that's reason enough to post something) but I am hosting a giveaway courtesy of the wonderful MyBlogSpark
Big shoutout to 
So, what's the prize? Five winners will each a one-day pass to Sam's Club (if you don't know what this place is think wonderful savings galore just like Costco) and one of the 5 will win a $25 Sam's Club gift card!
And if a simple blog giveaway was not enough, Box Tops for Education is giving away 1 million Bonus Box Tops to America's schools! To enter this sweepstakes please visit The Big Clip. |
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TO ENTER: Simply share your favorite savings tip. Please
leave a first name and valid email address as well.
For TWO extra entries, tweet this giveaway & leave link to your tweet below.
For THREE extra entries, friend me or subscribe to me on Xanga.com!
Ends September 12, 2009 at 11:59 PM EST.
Please note that this giveaway is open to US residents only.
EDIT: YOU DON'T HAVE TO SIGN UP FOR XANGA.
JUST CHOOSE 'ANONYMOUS'
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I am so sick of these people who complain and complain and complain. "Oh I'm internet savvy but yet I don't know how to use the internet" is what they should be writing to me instead of blaming our site. They seriously don't know how to use a computer is pretty much what I've learned. Honestly, why am I working here? Bah humbag.
I am going to go watch Beauty and the Beast. Or maybe the Big Green. I don't know. All I do know is that I need a good throwback flick.
p.s. I went with my sister to see "Julie and Julia" yesterday and it was fantastic. Amy Adams (utterly adorable in this film) and Meryl Streep (utterly divine as usual) have yet to fail me so I am not surprised by the fact that I enjoyed the movie. Advice to all you movie goers: Sneak some food into the theater if you plan to see Julie and Julia because even salty, crunchy popcorn won't satisfy the cravings that will burst forth the instant the movie begins. Overall, I give this movie 4.5 stars out of 5. It entertained in a feel-good movie without being annoyingly cheesy (unless you count the delicious cheese they are constantly testing out).
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| I love discovering new sites and since I disliked every shopping experience that I've had in my life (damn random body) this site intrigued me. I saw it mentioned on a blog and so I'm linking it here:
It's called Shop It To Me
So far I've received a few emails and they have been pretty decent. I have receive sales (ones that I would actually consider) for only the brands I requested and shop. Signing up is free and you get some free gift cards along the way. (They offer ones to Bloomingdales, Macys, Urban Outfitters, Starbucks, etc. Nothing crazy but hey, bad economy right? I would probably go for the Avon Walk Donation over the rest of the retailers though since I'm trying to be a good girl these days).
The best part aside from the free factor and various perks is that site is so easy to navigate. I honestly have no patience for websites that promise a great service and then take forever to load, so the rapid experience automatically appealed to me. Life is too short to get frustrated over slow online sites.
Anyway, enjoy. I am sort of addicted to it now and check my email everyday. Although I have yet to purchase anything, the emails of gorgeous clothes that are utterly affordable have inspired me to shed some overdue weight (for real this time). Woooooo
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Today began off on two wrong feet. I couldn't find my sunscreen in the morning, I had to make coffee three times at work (even though it has NOTHING to do with my job --people are just insolent), and I was so sleepy. Additionally, my mindless, dull work drones on and on and I was there from 7:30 am until 7:30 at night again. (There is no overtime pay or end of the year bonuses --just the gentle threat of being laid off which actually sounds pretty good to me these days.)
All in all the day was not as great as it should have been --that is until I ventured on a stroll to the local library to pick out some books. Upon approaching the checkout counter, the cute old woman behind the desk had an old man friend and I smiled at both of them, said hello, and handed over my selections. The nice woman checked them out for me and I gathered the books into my arms.
Just as I turned to leave, the kindly old gentleman exclaims, "Let me tell you something dearie. You always wear that smile wherever you go and always say hello just like you did. Interviews, out in public, to strangers. I was sitting here and you made my day by blessing us with your smile." And I, standing as though Harry Potter had just stunned me, said a million thank-yous and was brimming with sincere appreciation. As I wandered off, I heard the woman say "she's got a gorgeous smile --she's always at the library. Very polite" and the man goes "I know. Good kid."
I'm not recording this on my Xanga to brag about my smile (although I do floss a lot) or to say hey look at me and my special ways. It has been a while since anyone has actually paid me a decent compliment. The first thing people notice is that I have added a lot of weight since college, am not the most chic lass in the world (mostly because I live in sweats and could care less) and some go as far as to utter cruel words like "fat c**t" in company emails. Most remain indifferent. Nevertheless, this old man's compliment made me realize how easily someone can brighten your day and give you a bit of oomph in your step.Here I am feeling slightly unattractive and so not special and then he extended a solid taste of kindess my way and I couldn't be more thankful. He didn't have to say that, I did not know him but I learned today that a smile and a friendly hello mean a lot to good people! :)
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