The Infinity Dreams Award

I was tagged by the lovely bloggers, Mary and Abigail!!  Thank you so much, ladies!!  Let's just get to it!

Rules

1. Thank the blogger who tagged you. (THANK YOU, DEARS.)

2. Tell us 11 facts about yourself.

3. Answer the 11 questions given to you.

4. Tag 11 bloggers and give them 11 new questions to answer.

Random Facts

1.  I was in a commercial that was played over in Europe when I was nine.

2.  I got to see Peter Jackson get his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

3.  I am the tallest girl in my family at 5'4.

4.  I have never had bangs.

5.  My great-grandmother is still alive and she is 101.

6.  A couple years ago I taught piano to younger children. 

7.  I need to wear glasses for long-distance.  I only wear them once in a while, otherwise I don't wear them. 

8.  When I was little I sucked my thumb. (Wow that's really random :))

9.  I ate a dead cricket at the zoo that had a spice it was mixed in with.  I can't remember what spice, probably barbecue or ranch, something like that.

10.  I played Eve in a church play.

11.  I had a pet Parakeet whose name was Precious.  I was younger and had no intention to do it after Lord of the Rings.  But looking back it is kind of funny that I picked out that name. XD

Questions from Mary

1. What is your favorite season?

Fall.  It is so beautiful and crispy and clean.  Time for sweat pants and sweaters.  And leaves changing color.  Ahhh...

2. If you could only eat one dessert for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Hmmm...probably pastries.  I love scones and éclairs...mmmm.  Pretty much any dessert that has something creamy inside.  I know that is more than one...what can I say...

S'more macrons....say what?

3. What superpower would you most like to possess?

Good question!  I honestly have no idea.  I think flying would be really cool, or...I got it!  A time-traveler.  Wouldn't that be cool!

4. Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? (I'm apparently hungry right now.)

Chocolate!!  I have always been a chocolate girl.  Though I do like vanilla, too, I just like chocolate more.

5. What are some books that make you perfectly and incandescently happy?

The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Mark of the Lion series, and I LOVED Counted with the Stars which you can read my review HERE.  

6. What is a movie that you enjoyed which you originally weren't expecting to like?

Ant-Man.  I wasn't really looking forward to it, but it was really good!  Super funny and original.  I liked that it was different from the other super hero movies.

7. Given the choice between leaving your family behind in order to move to a fictional world or staying where you lived for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

Well, I don't want to leave my family or stay where I am for the rest of my life so...I will bring my family with me to Middle Earth or Narnia.  :-D

And we can all live here!  In all honesty, it would be a tight fit.  XD

8. Which mythical creature would you adopt?

A dragon!!  NOT Smaug though, I am going for Toothless.  He's so cute!! 

9. What is one of your biggest pet peeves?

I don't like messes/things out of order.  I am definitely a neat freak and I like everything in its place.

Drool...

10. What fictional character would you most like to have as a friend?

At this moment (I am a girl and I change my mind frequently:)) probably Shira from Counted with the Stars.  I loved her!  She would be a great friend to have.  Or Lucy Pevensie and Samwise Gamgee.

11. Would you rather write with a pencil or pen?

I don't mind either.  Pencil is nice because if you mess up you can erase it, but I like pens, too.  I guess I am indecisive on this question. ;)

Questions from Abigail

1. What is your earliest memory of reading, or being read to?
Reading myself would have to be the Bob books.  One of the books my Mom would read to me was  "And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon," by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel.  I love that book!  It's so stinkin cute!

2. Why did you choose to start a blog?

I wish I had an awesome meaningful answer for this one, but the truth is I don't really know.  I just wanted to. :D

3. Since this is the Infinity Dreams Tag, what is your biggest dream, no matter how out there it may

seem?

I would love to be in movies, do voice-overs, or be a Christian music artist.

4. Favorite subject in school? (If you in school still. If not, what WAS your favorite subject?) 

I always liked History and my last year in school I did British Literature and that was fun, too.

5. Where would you live in the world, if you could live anywhere?

I think it would be cool to live in the Italian countryside, the English countryside or somewhere in New Zealand.

6. How would you describe your personal style?

Classic, old-fashioned, and vintage, when I go out that is.  When I am at home, sweat pants and a tee shirt.

Isn't this pretty?

7. Who has inspired you? It can be anyone, past, present, fictional, or no. 

My Parents are a HUGE inspiration to me.  Along with C. S. Lewis and Tolkien, I am sure there are others as well.

8. Do you prefer open plains, and sparkling beaches, or rugged mountains and wild forests?

Rugged mountains and wild forests all the way!!  I am definitely more of a mountain girl.  The Pine trees and fresh air.  One of my favorite places up in the mountains is Lake Tahoe.  It is incredibly beautiful!

My beautiful Tahoe, this picture is not mine, however.

9. If you could meet one celebrity, who would you choose?

At the moment I really like Chris Pratt.  He's so nice and down to earth, not pompous like some of the others.  I also think it would be cool to meet Tom Hiddleston, because he is also super nice.

10. Favorite Disney princess? (Or Disney character if you don't prefer princesses.) 

Cinderella!!  I have always loved her.  She is so sweet and kind, and I always thought I kind of looked like her. :)

11. Favorite quote? 

O goodness, I don't think I have just one...so I will give you one of the ones that are my favorite.  Of course, I love all of C. S. Lewis's quotes.  They're my favorite.

One of my favorites.

Thank you so much, ladies!!  What fun!  As for the tagging, I am going to leave it open for anyone!  They did some great questions, so please feel free to take any of them.  I would love to know though if you do it, so please leave me a comment letting me know!  Thank you everyone!

The questions

1. What is your favorite season?

2. If you could only eat one dessert for the rest of your life, what would it be?

3. What superpower would you most like to possess?

4. Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? (I'm apparently hungry right now.)

5. What are some books that make you perfectly and incandescently happy?

6. What is a movie that you enjoyed which you originally weren't expecting to like?

7. Given the choice between leaving your family behind in order to move to a fictional world or staying where you lived for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

8. Which mythical creature would you adopt?

9. What is one of your biggest pet peeves?

10. What fictional character would you most like to have as a friend?

11. Would you rather write with a pencil or pen?

1. What is your earliest memory of reading, or being read to?

2. Why did you choose to start a blog?

3. Since this is the Infinity Dreams Tag, what is your biggest dream, no matter how out there it may seem?

4. Favorite subject in school? (If you in school still. If not, what WAS your favorite subject?) 

5. Where would you live in the world, if you could live anywhere?

6. How would you describe your personal style?

7. Who has inspired you? It can be anyone, past, present, fictional, or no. 

8. Do you prefer open plains, and sparkling beaches, or rugged mountains and wild forests?

9. If you could meet one celebrity, who would you choose?

10. Favorite Disney princess? (Or Disney character if you don't prefer princesses.) 

11. Favorite quote? 

The Liebster Award!

Hello everyone!  I was tagged by Abigayle for the Liebster Award!  Thank you so much, Abigayle!

~Rules~

• Link back to the person who tagged you
• Answer all 11 questions
• Tag 11 bloggers who have less than a thousand readers 
• Ask them 11 questions
• Let them know you've tagged them through social media

~Questions

1~ What's the story behind your blog's name?

It is from Psalms 118:24 "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
I just choose it because I liked it. :)

2~ What is your favorite stage of writing?

Probably just drafting.  Coming up with an idea.

3~ Where/in what conditions do you write the best?

Well, I love singing outside. I have even written a couple things outside as well.  Poems, I have written in bed and books just at the computer.

4~ What is a country you would like to visit?

O goodness...where do I not want to go?  Ok, ok, New Zealand, Italy, and probably France. 

5~ What is your favorite historical period?

Oooooo good question!  I like the Medieval Times, but my favorite time period is the 1940's.  I love the clothes!

6~ What is your favorite dessert?

For nonhealthy I like Hello Dolly cookies.  Which are basically a bar made out of Graham Crackers, chocolate chips, and a can of sweetened condensed milk.  For healthier I love  homemade gluten free chocolate chip cookies.

7~ What's the furthest you've ever been from home?

Ukraine.  I went with my Mom and Dad when we adopted my younger sister, Mackenzie.

8~ What is your earliest memory?

I remember when I was 3 I was sitting on my bed with a doll.

9~ What is your happy place?

Well, I love being home with my family, but another place I love is...Disneyland!!  Definitely my happy place. :D

10~ If you could pick one author/screenwriter to meet, who would it be?

Probably C.S. Lewis...I know, I know he isn't here anymore...one alive?  Ok.  I guess...Frank Pretti or Melanie Dickerson. 

11~ What is your favorite book adapted movie/show?

Well, as you know Lord of the Rings are my absolute favorite movies ever, even if they aren't "exactly" like the book.  For shows definitely Pride and Prejudice from 1995.  It was so accurate to the book.  Love it!

Thank you so much, Abigayle!  As for the tagging I'm being lazy this round.  ;)  If you are interested in doing it consider yourself tagged!  I'll even do some questions for you.  Let me know if you decide to do it!  I would love to read your answers!

1.  Do you like to go to the movie theater?

2.  What is your favorite fruit?

3.  If you could visit one place in Europe where would you go?

4.  Coffee or tea?

5.  Would you rather type on the computer or write by hand?

6.  Is your hair straight or curly?

7.  Did you have a favorite toy as a kid?

8.  What is your favorite Pixar movie?

9.  Who is your favorite director?

10.  Daisies or Roses?

11.  What is your favorite book of the Bible?

Quotes to Live By

Hello everyone!  I hope you are all doing well.  I thought it would be fun to share with you guys some quotes I like.  I hope you like them too!

We have all fallen short of the glory of God, thank You, Jesus for saving us!

Mmmm, food for thought.

C.S. Lewis, ladies and gentlemen.  I think he has some of the best quotes out there.

I love You, Jesus!

 Have any of you read any Hans Christian Anderson books?

 

 

 

Quotes are awesome!  What are some of your favorites?  Which was your favorite out of the ones above?  Thanks for reading!

Ask Me Anything Answers!

First off, thank you so much for the questions, ladies!!

Ms. Meredith asked:

1. What is one of the worst movies you've seen?

Hmmm well, I didn't care for Transcendence with Johnny Depp...it was...odd...shall we say.

2. Do you have a favorite piece of furniture in your house?

My favorite piece of furniture would have to be my antique vanity that my Dad painted for me.

Here she is!  I love the little bits of pink and that it's vintage.

3. Where do you best like to read?

I like to read on my bed mostly, or sitting on the couch.

4. When was the last time a book made you laugh out loud?

I think I laughed at some point in one of the Apocalypse Diaries books by John Hagee.  I can't remember an exact scene.

5. If you could spend one day with any fictional character, whom would it be?

This is so hard.   Ummm Farimir?  Obi-wan, Aslan or Robin Hood...I really don't know.  Any of them would be awesome!

6. What is your favorite Christmas movie?

Well, White Christmas, Polar Express, The Nativity, Elf, Christmas in Connecticut, and Miracle on 34th Street.  I know its more than one, I couldn't help myself! :D  But if I had to pick just one it would probably be The Nativity, because it is so wonderfully told and is the most important part of Christmas.

7. If you have a bookshelf in your room(if not, then just choose one from somewhere in your house), how many books are on it?

I actually have two book cases, on my big one I have one hundred and fifteen books, on my second one that is smaller I have thirty-one.  I had no idea I had so many books! 

These are some of my Mom's books, I guess you know who I got my love for reading from. :)

Thank you so much, Meredith!  Great questions!


Ms. Abigail asked:

1. Who is your favorite author?

C.S. Lewis, Francine Rivers, and Frank Pretti. 

2. Favorite Book/Series

The Chronicles of Narnia, and the Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers.

3. Do you have any siblings? (answer only if you want to)

Yup.  I will put us in age order.  Andrew, Madison, Me, Zachary, Nathan, Millie, Mackenzie, and John-David.  Eight in total, four boys and four girls.  If you'd like to read more about our story, you can visit my Mom's old blog and look through the posts, at 1blessing2another.blogspot.com.

4. What would your dream job be?

To be an actress in Christian Movies or to do Voice-Overs.

5. If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Creative, Thoughtful, and Kind.

6. So you have any hobbies?

I like to play piano, sew, write songs, bake, sing, and taking pictures.  I also like to play on our wii with my family.

This is one of my pictures, no filter.  God is such an amazing artist!

7. Are you a morning person or night owl?

Morning person.  Definitely.  I don't like staying up late.  At all.  I get too tired. :)

Thank you so much, Abby!  Awesome questions!


Ms. Olivia asked:

1. Which TV shows, if any, are on your to-watch list?

Well, I missed most of season two for When Calls The Heart, and I would eventually like to watch that because I enjoyed the first season.  Maybe Downtown Abby?  I have heard that it is pretty good, so I am interested in that one.  Maybe Agent Carter, my brother watched it and loved it so I think I would enjoy it, but other than that I don't know.  Suggestions?

 2. Is there a book you know you'll have to read eventually (i.e. for school) but know (or think) you won't like?

I graduated this year, so I don't have to read anything for school, and I am not in college.  But this last school year I had to read Beowulf and I wasn't looking forward to that, but I read it and it wasn't my personal favorite.

3. What motivated you to start blogging? (It's fun to read how different people got into it, no?:D)

I don't really know, to be honest.  I guess I thought it would be fun, but then I didn't do anything with it for months, and then I commented on your blog, Olivia, and you responded to me and put my blog on your Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious blogs page, and commented on my first blog post and it made me feel like I could do it.  So that is when I decided to pick back up and keep going. :D

4. What's your favorite season?

Fall, I love seeing the leaves change color and the air is getting crisp, it's so wonderful.

5. Do you have any pets?

We have two dogs and a pot-bellied pig named Georgia.  

This is my girl, Pepper, she is a Shih Tzu and Poodle mix.  You can't see her eyes because they are so dark!

And this is Theodore, he is a Schnauzer and Poodle mix.  He's my sister's dog, they are both so sweet!

And last but not least, Georgia, she is a Pot Bellied Pig.

6. What genre of music do you most often find yourself buying on iTunes, or if you don't have an iPod/iPhone, what is your favorite genre of music in general?

I do have an iPod and I like mostly Christian music, Third Day, Newsboys, Toby Mac, Crystal Lewis, and Amy Grant.  There's more but these are some examples.  I also have Into The Woods, Julie Andrews favorite Disney songs, Piano Guys, and some Phantom of the Opera songs.  My favorite genre is more upbeat/rock, I like to tap my foot or get into it with bobbing my head up and down. :D

7. Top 5 favorite LotR characters? 

Gandalf, Samewise, Aragorn, Farimir, and Eowyn.

8. What is your biggest pet peeve?

I am a neat freak, so I really don't like it when there are things in a mess, dishes in the sink, things sitting out, that kind of thing.

9. Water, milk, or juice--which one do you drink more often?

Water, it's so good for you and refreshing.

10. Do you have any especially fun Christmas or New Year traditions?

We normally take a baking day before Christmas Eve and make all kinds of yummy things.
We always open a gift on Christmas Eve, and leave out summer sausage, cheese and crackers for Santa.  As for New Year's, it's my brothers birthday so we go out to eat, and lately I have just been going to bed earlier than midnight, I like my sleep. :)

Thank you, Olivia!  Fantastic questions!

Thank you so much, everyone!  That was a lot of fun, maybe I'll do it again some time.  Thanks again, and I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

The C.S. Lewis Tag!

So today I am going to be doing Abby's C.S. Lewis Tag!  Even though C.S. Lewis week is over, we will never forget the wonderful author who has inspired us, encouraged us, and has shown through his work the love of Christ.  Fun fact, C.S. Lewis was born in the year 1898 and I was born in the year 1998, one hundred years later.

Rules:

1. Thank or link back to the blogger who nominated you.

2. Answer the questions. :) Put as much as you want, or as little.

3. Tag some of your blogging friends, to get the tag around!

 

  

1. How did you hear about C. S. Lewis?

 

 I don't remember a specific time that I heard about him, you just kind of know, you know?

 2. What was the first of his books that you read?

The first one I read on my own was The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe.  My Mom has read some of the others to me, and my Dad has, too.

 3. Which one of his book(s) is your favorite?

I like all of them, but these are my favorites, in no specific order; The Horse and His Boy, The Last Battle, and Mere Christianity.

 4. Describe what you feel when you read his books.

 

Excited, joyful, happy, and sad, especially when it is over.  Like a good tea that you want to get the last drop and then it is gone.  The good thing is is that you can always brew more, or read it again. :)

 

 5. How have you been touched or impacted by his works?

 

I love that he has put in Jesus in such an impacting way.  It is definitely not pushy at all and yet it is still so evident.  He has shown me to never lose faith, everything will turn out all right in the end.  That you don't ever have to be afraid, stand up for what is right.  And above all, never stop seeking the One who loves you with all of His heart.

 

 

 

 6. What would you say to anyone who hasn't read any of his books?

 

They are wonderful, you should definitely read them!  He did so much more then just fantasy, which in my opinion are still scrumptious.  He wrote things that make you think.  Really think.  And that is good, you don't always need to be entertained by a book or movie, sometimes its good to get your brain going and take in all that is happening.

 7. If you could write a letter to Jack, thanking him, or asking him questions, what would it be? (show us as your answer.)

Dear Mr. Lewis,

 

I have enjoyed reading your work, immensely.  You have brought into words things that are to hard for others to do.  Thank you for sharing your work with the world, the Good Lord knows we all need it.  You have a wonderful gift, and I can't wait to read more of your books. 

 

Blessings,

Morgan

 

 

 

Thank you for reading!  As for the tagging, I leave it open for any one who wants to.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

The Chronicles of Narnia

Narnia.  "Now then, where to begin?  Ah yes..."  I have always loved Narnia.  When I was younger I think that I kind of connected with Lucy the most, probably because I was close to her age.  I still love Lucy so much, she has such faith, hope, and trusts Aslan, even when her siblings don't.

 She never gives up and is so brave.  As in the words of Aslan, "If you were any braver, you'd be a lioness."  I love that quote.  I love her relationship with Aslan, its how we are supposed to have with Jesus, trust Him with all of our heart, believe that He is going to take care of every thing, and seek Him, even when you are the only one, you will find Him.

I love the others too, each in their own way.  But my ultimate favorite is...Aslan.  I am so glad that C.S. Lewis put Him in.  In what better way than a Lion?  He is the Lion and the Lamb, the Ultimate sacrifice.  There is so much Jesus in these stories that I LOVE.  Him giving up his own life for Edmund, rising again and conquering death once and for all. 

Sure they think that the snow is melting because of the kids being there, but I think it wouldn't have melted if it weren't for Aslan being there.  I mean, He is the one that sang the whole world into being. (I love that) He is the one who made the animals talk.  And yet, it was man (even though it was a kid) who let a witch/giant be awoken and come into Narnia. 

I honestly wish He was in it even more, I love Aslan.  I love how at The Last Battle Lucy says, "In our world, too, a stable once held something inside it that was bigger that our whole world."  Yes, and that is why we celebrate Christmas, because of Jesus's birth.  As it is coming closer, I get so tired of hearing and seeing "Happy Holidays," NO!!  It is supposed to be "Merry Christmas."  Even today some one said "Happy Holidays," to me and my mom, and my mom said, "Merry Christmas," in reply.  I am so done with people trying to leave Jesus out of Christmas.  It is called CHRISTtmas, and it is when we celebrate HIS birth.  Ughh.   Sorry for that little outburst, just needed to get that off my chest.

Back to Narnia.  Now I am going to do some C.S. Lewis quotes I love.

 

 

He has so many great quotes!  Thank you so much for reading!  Please, go check out Abby's blog for all kinds of posts about C.S. Lewis and Narnia.  Happy early Thanksgiving everybody!  I hope you have a wonderful one!