Social Sunday Part 4: Book Talkin'

Its another Social Sunday, check out Ashley's Carnival Ride and A Complete Waste of Make-up to join the link up!


1. What is something you have wanted to do but are afraid of?
Let me just give you a heads up, I am a Children's librarian and as a result most of what I read are kids books so this is Children's literature heavy but they are still some good reads.

1. Favorite childhood book?

I was never much of a read when I was a child, ironic considering what field I ended up in. However I do remember loving Charolette's Web. And I remember bawling at the end!

2 . Favorite Book lately

Right now I am reading the Secrets of the Fortune Wookie, the third installment in the Strange Case of Origami Yoda series. Tom Angleberger's tale consists of 'case files' about a strange kid who helps his peers navigate through middle school with his all knowing and wise Origami Yoda. He really captures life as both a middle schooler and a Star Wars fan.

3. Book you wish you could live in?

With out a doubt I would love to live in the magical world of Harry Potter. Who wouldn't want to shop in Diagon Alley, grab a pint at the Three Broom Sticks all the while doing awesome ass magic because you are a witch or wizard? (unless you are unfortunate enough to be a squib)

The closest thing to reality is the Harry Potter theme park in Orlando. I am excited to make a return trip next February!

4. If you could be any character from a book who would it be and why?

Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim. Technically was was her a few Halloweens ago. I love how she enters Scott's live through his dreams, not because its destiny or that they are meant to be together. No its because there is a convient subspace shortcut in Scott's subconscience. He is a total bad ass and I love no matter how mysterious she is, like any human she still feels pain and loss. I highly recommend this series, its one of my all time favs.

5. Favorite Book turned Movie?

You know the saying, "the book was better" ? This was not the case with Coraline. I did love the book, but the movie added so much depth to it (no pun intended for the 3D movie) The characters were more flushed out and silly little quirks were added. I really loved Mr. Boebinski and his circus moushckas! I was also excited when the Other father sang a long to Coraline and he sounded an awful lot like John Linell from They Might Be Giants.Tim also really loves this movie and he is still campaigning the name Coraline for a future daughter.

6. Favorite Magazines?

Tim gets Food Network so I always browse through that but I enjoy the free idea magazines from Lowes and Home Depot. There are some good ideas and tips in there, even if they are just really trying to sell you crap.

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Social Sunday Part 3: Falling into the season

It is another Social Sunday with Ashely's Carnival Ride and Neely from a Complete Waste of Make up. This week in liue of questions we are just posting stuff for Fall. Its one of my favorite seasons so I was looking forward to this! So here is a little peice of my Fall !

Ghost Meringues

Tim found this in a Food Network magazine and saved it for me. We are making some of these bad boys for our epic Halloween party.

Spider Web Window
I made this out of yarn and its quite simple to make. (A tutorial will follow in the next few weeks)

Halloween Decorations

Here are a few ghoulish knickknacks to get my decorating going!

Burlap Bunting
I made some pretty bunting for Halloween, if you want to make your own heres how!

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Social Sunday Week 2

This past weekend has been not so great. I am in the middle of a taking a zpack and the side effects are coming out! Last night I had the most insane pounding head ache and I woke up to a sore throat...awesome way to spend your two days off. 

Ok I will stop complaining now. Here is another edition of social sunday run by Ashely's Carnival Ride and Neely from a Complete Waste of Make-up. This weeks questions are all about childhood: 

1. What do you miss most about being a kid? 

I had an ok childhood, but I was a weird kid (and a tom boy) and apparently a lot of kids my age felt that was reason enough to alienate me. So I stayed in my room a lot and drew like crazy. I guess I miss having the time to be creative and doodle. I don't have much of that these days. 

2. Did you have a nickname growing up? 

Sini. Legend has it that when I was born, the name Sarina was to hard from my brother Charlie to pronounce, he was 5 at the time. He went to say it and it came out Sini. I don't hear my family call me Sini all that much these days. However, my family did tell Tim about the nickname and he calls me Sini all the time.

3. What was your favorite thing to do at recess?

At my elementary school there was this thing on the playground everyone called the upside down U. Not sure why we just didn't call it a lowercase n. But it was big wooden arch that I always ran to first. 

4. What did you want to do when you grew up? 

This was the golden age of Nicktoons, we're talking Ren & Stimpy, Doug and Rugrats. I ate all of those shows up! I wanted to work for Nickelodean. 

5. What was your favorite toy?

As mentioned earlier, I loved to draw and loved art. I always got random art kits and supplies for my birthdays and Christmas. Anything Crayola was my jam. I also loved the occasional Lisa Frank stickers. (who didn't?)

6. What is the funniest thing you did as a kid that your parents still remind you about?

My Dad tells me this all of the time and its his favorite Sarina baby story. One day I went missing (we had a ridiculously huge house) They found me walking around outside in a diaper and I had taken a burnt out florresent light bulb out of the trash and I was walking around like a trapeeze artist. My Dad said they such followed me with a camera and thought it was the most adorable thing. 

Social Sunday week 1

After seeing this on a few other blogs I figured that I would give it a try. It's run by Ashley's Carnival Ride. Basically what you do is answer the 5 questions on Ashley's blog. You also check out the answers to the other bloggers that have participated. Its a great what to meet other people and get introduced to some great blogs. 

1. What is something you have wanted to do but are afraid of?

     I would love to live abroad or in another part of the country (drastically different than Long Island) Just curious about what's out there. However I am afraid of things like finding a job (Tim finding a job) and family being far away. Also not looking forward to getting lost all of the time in a new place.

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

     Despite the fact that I frequently ranted about how I am not having kids anytime soon and that I'll have them when I am ready. Well with in 5 years is most likely when I will have them kids. I hope to be a great Mom and do ridiciolously silly things with them. 

3. What are you looking forward to before the end of 2012?

     This year we are going to host our first Thanksgiving in the new house! Yay! But what I am most excited about this is that my Dad, Louisa (his girlfriend) and Billy are going to be here for it! 

4. What are your hopes for your blog?

     I love doing this stuff and it is so much fun! I hope to do more interesting things and reach more people that are into similar wacky things. For example right now I am taking sign ups for a digital book discussion I am calling: Read & Rant. (there are still spots if you want to sign up!) 

5. Do you always see yourself living in your current town/city?

     With a mortgage I see myself here for a good while. Not sure where the future will take us but hey I am along for the ride. 

6. What is your morning routine?

• Kiss the husband
• Feed the pooch 
• Be lazy and play on my ipad while drinking a cup of coffee 
• Then get ready for work
• Three days out of the week involve a trip to the gym