December 18 – December 24

1. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 NKJV

3. Purple trumps pink!

4. I waited on Brooke Elliott this week at my place of business – even checked her ID.  No. Big. Deal.

5. Kids really do say the darndest things….

6. I need one of those magnet-y things they have at restaurants that holds people’s  tickets in them. For pictures and such.

7. Rest is good for the soul.

8. My mother is not the most graceful gift recipient.  For example, after opening one of her gifts from me she exclaimed “What is this even for?!”  Another example would be when dad surprised her with a new sewing chair and she exclaimed “I wanted a chair without arms!”

9. Life is too short to be miserable.

… and that’s my week 9 Points Past Sunday

December 11 – December 17

1. So much for continuity – I’ve been back two weeks, and I forgot to blog during the second one!

2. Bricks or tile?

3. The new Zelda game, Skyward Sword, comes with a soundtrack CD!!!

4. Who doesn’t love a good stick-on tattoo?

5. New favorite show: The Big Bang Theory

6. Time warps are frustrating.

7. I really need a new Bond movie to be made.  Come on November 9, 2012!

8. I highly recommend Crazy, Stupid, Love.

9. And the predictable #9 – SCHOOL IS OVER FOR THE SEMESTER!!!!!!!

… and that’s my week 9 Points Past Sunday

November 27 – December 3

1. I would love to play a game of Monopoly right now.  I haven’t played Monopoly in years!

2. Warning: It is possible to pull your bicep muscle from carrying a big Crock-Pot full of stew.

3. “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” was good, but I’m not sure bringing Joel along to watch it with me was such a good idea, lol!

4. Twinkle lights make everything a little bit brighter.

5. Always keep track of everything.

6. Secret Santa usually works out best if someone actually draws your name.

7. My two favorite Christmas movies are “White Christmas” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!“  What are yours?

8. Stereotypes deeply annoy me.

9. Things have calmed down a bit in the world o’ Sydney, and I’m glad to be blogging again!

… and that’s my week 9 Points Past Sunday

Sabbatical

Hello readers!

I just wanted to update everyone and let you all know that I will be taking a sabbatical from blogging.  I’m not sure when I’ll be back, but I’ll keep you posted!

-Sydney

September 25 – October 1

1. Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn?

2. It’s always good to write down the correct due date for an assignment.

3. How much milk does a dairy cow produce in one milking?

4. It could just be me, but I feel like black and white photos have so much more to say than color photos.

5. “Take it [the problem] to God, and get back to work.” -Craig Groeschel

6. I am so very thankful for Excel.

7. Who doesn’t love a good game of Bingo?!

8. 9 +5 = 14

9. Goodbye September, welcome October!

… and that’s my week 9 Points Past Sunday

September 18 – September 24

1. Free cups > No cups

2. Anne Hathaway as the choice for cat woman in the new Batman movie?!  They could have done better using Will Ferrell!

3. Apparently I’m a good saleswoman… I’m not sure how I feel about that. 

4. I’m ready for some candy canes! I love the miniature ones that come in the 100pk box!!

5. I believe “ready” is a relative term.

6. I wish I had an eighth day to my week that no one else knew existed so I could do whatever I wanted and get caught up on sleep, school, chores, hobbies, etc.!!

7. The Chevy Aveo may not be the coolest car on the block, but it sure is handy in a pinch!

8. Yay for the 37th season of SNL!

9. Happy Autumn!

… and that’s my week 9 Points Past Sunday

September 11 – September 17

1. So glad Ellen is on during the afternoon now!

2. Let me save you a couple of hours – don’t watch You Again.  It’s awkward and annoying.

3. When was the last time you had pineapple?

4. Don’t have a certain color of nail polish?  Layer two different ones!

5. I LOVE Eddie Bauer!

6. My baby TJ is now one year old!!

7. My favorite color right now?  Gray, or grey… whichever you prefer!

8. If you could be a mythical creature, what would you be?

9. 11 months with my sweetheart today!

… and that’s my week 9 Points Past Sunday