September 11 - One Book, One Movie, One Song

ONE BOOK, ONE MOVIE, ONE SONG... FOREVER (#BLOGEVERYDAYINSEPT)

Today's prompt for "Blog Everyday in September" is pretty simple: If you had to choose one book, one movie, and one song to listen to for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Book: The Hunger Games

I finally jumped on the band wagon a couple years ago, and normally I'm not into sci-fi books, but I started reading the first book, and couldn't put the series down!

Movie: The Notebook

This is hard to choose, but: The Notebook! I love the casting, I have to like the main characters as much as the supporting cast. And, I love the storyline, even if the books tend to be better. And yumm to Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams is beautiful!

Song: Puff Daddy's I'll Be Missing Tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. 

Yes, back when he was Puff Daddy. Not the original version of the song, just this version. Heart-breakingly beautiful and I still remember when I first heard it, how it impacted me then, and listening to it on repeat for days/ weeks. 

September 12 - Blog Inspiration

I'm not much into today's prompt but I do have a few blogs that I love following. I find it means more if I know people in real-life but unfortunately, most of my friends don't blog.

However, one of the most amazing people I know, is also one of my favorite bloggers! I love Sar's wit, stories, and general blogging style, check her out! http://www.lifeofloveblog.com/

I love people who talk about their real lives and what happens to them. The world is hugely small, and it's nice knowing people who are going through similar things, even if I'm not always willing to share.

September 9 - Top Five Cry Moments

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TOP FIVE CRY-INDUCING MOMENTS IN TV/MOVIES

There are times when I need to watch a cry-inducing movie. 
Sometimes I'm already sad, sometimes I just want to watch a good drama. Here are my favorites:

THE NOTEBOOK

FORREST GUMP

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Friday

The last couple of weeks have been really tough. Today, work was really busy but in general very good. I love interacting with the families at my school. Of course there are difficult people, but I'm doing my darndest to be as earnestly nice to them as possible.

Yesterday? Yesterday sucked. It actually started really well but once crap hit the fan, it flew everywhere. I started my day with an amazing workout with an inspiring trainer. I met my quintet for coffee downtown and it was great catching up.

Things started going downhill when a woman, who I've worked with before, wasn't happy about something and took it out on all of us. Wow. On the way to work, my tire low light came on. When I stopped after work at Chevron to use their air, a creepy guy parked behind the station, right by me and wouldn't leave me alone. He finally went inside to buy something and I got to call A. to come to the station. The guy came out and I waited in my car. Luckily we live close to that Chevron. A. helped me and the guy didn't bother me anymore. Ugh.

September 5 - Daily Routine

Today's prompt: describe your daily beauty/makeup routine.

I tend to shower at night as I've never been a morning person and never will be. Every extra minute of laying in bed is enjoyed.

(side note: why is it that all morning people try and convert you?? Some people are just night owls)

In the morning, I like to start with sun screen, I usually out a couple coats on as living in Southern California, the sun is always out! I've just recently switched to this lotion, I like it because it's thicker that the Neutrogena lotion I was using previously. I keep it in my bag so I can reapply throughout the day.

I use very minimal makeup, I usually only use eye liner and fun eye shadow colors. I've learned you get what you pay for and I LOVE MAC eye shadows. I use every color they make because, why not?!

Other than that, i try and work out each day, if not at least 5-6 days a week. I do Cross Fit and walk/ run/ jog. I've also begun playing soccer with my fiancé and though I'm horrible, it is so fun! I also practice my flute every day, it's my form of meditation.

September 4 - Childhood Celebrity Crushes

Throwback Thursday Childhood Celebrity Crushes (#blogeverydayinsept)

The only show I consistently watched in high school was Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I love Sarah Michelle Gellar and, holy bananas, David Boreanaz (Angel) was hot!! Besides, the whole forbidden love storyline didn't hurt  ;)

And then there was James Marsters (Spike), especially in the later episodes and the series spinoff of Angel.

And we also had Joey Lawrence in Brotherly Love. I love the show Melissa and Joey, and I've gotten to see it filmed live twice (I want to go again!), though I think that it's sad how much tanner he uses now. Look at those eyes! *swoon*

And, as many of my blogger buds are saying, last but not least, is JTT. If you didn't think he was cute, you weren't alive in the 90's. Home Improvement was great and I'm glad to see him back on the big screen, including Last Man Standing.

September 2 - Prized Possesion

Tell us about your most prized possession and the history behind it.

I have been playing flute since 5th grade, many moons ago. When I was in my undergrad studies, I knew I needed a new flute but in no way could afford it. I was able to get into UC Santa Barbara with a scholarship for my grad studies, so I got a student loan and saved it for quarters to get enough for a new flute. I did the same thing the next year and was able to get a piccolo. Maybe not ideal for some hut 'read my only viable option. My flute and piccolo are my livelihood, my art form, the best way I can express myself.