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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Tag, You're It!

I have been tagged by Chloe to do a 10 Favorite Screen Character Tag.

All you have to do is list your ten favorite movie/tv characters, expound on them, and then tag ten bloggers.

This will definitely be hard, but I will try my best to pick 10, and only 10. Let the fun begin!

*these are all listed in no particular order.  Just because one character is higher up in the list does not mean I like him/her better than any other character.

       1. Bilbo Baggins, The Hobbit.


He always loved the simple things in life, yet was willing to give up everything familiar to the call of adventure.  He kept his word, no matter what, and even put himself in grave danger for the sake of his friends.  Although he was a Hobbit, scared at times, and none the bravest, "I can only say that Hobbits are made of a stuff so tuff that I have never met the like of it." (~Aragorn)
Also, let's not forget to mention that his facial expressions are completely hysterical!

2. Thorin Oakenshield, The Hobbit.


He's loyal and true, and was willing to give his life for the Hobbit who had put them all in grave danger.  He never forgot his homeland, or his people that he cared very much about.  Dragon sickness is an ill which is quite dangerous, but in the end he overcame his greed, repented, and gave his life to end the defiler.  He's also one of the best singers I've ever heard, and is quite handsome, especially when he smiles.

3. Legolas Greenleaf, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.


Just the fact that he is an Elve would be enough for me to put him down here, but there is more to him than that.  In The Hobbit, he stayed true to Tauriel to the end, even though he could see she did not love him back.  When Thorin was on the edge of death, Legolas, though he did not care for the dwarves very much, saved his life and even gave Ocrist back to Thorin.  In The Lord of the Rings, words cannot describe my admiration of him.  When he sang the song of Nimrodel, the time he dwelt in Lothlorien, his journey to find the Hobbits, all are just so amazing to me that I long to be an Elve.  He is loyal to Aragorn and is not afraid when he is beckoned to journey through even the paths of the dead.  Besides, he is very cute and dashing.

4. Thranduil, King of Mirkwood, The Hobbit.


He is noble and courages, though slightly stubborn and unwilling to risk destroying his people.  He knows how great evil can be, having seen it in his earlier years, yet in a moment that could decide the fate of hundreds of people, he does the right things, sending his army to join the dwarves against the forces of darkness.  His people come first and foremost to him, though, and he does not want to watch them all die in war, even for a  good cause.  He loves Legolas, very much, but he loved  Legolas's mother more then anything, who was slain many years ago.  His heart was broken, and nothing could restore what evil had taken away.  He's also quite handsome and very cute, if you ask me.  I can't get over his voice, either, and how regal it sounds.

5. Tauriel, The Hobbit.


She fights for what is right, even if it means she is banished by her king.  It is for the love of light and truth that she knows will be surrounded by darkness if they do nothing, and then destroyed.  Although I disagree with her on her choice of her man, she is willing to sacrifice her life for him, though in the end he dies, and she does not.  She's braver than a lion, all through the journey, and is not afraid to fight for what's right. "Tell me Mellon, when did we let evil become stronger than us?" (~Tauriel)

I promise, not all of them are from Middle Earth!

6. Cosmo, Singing in the Rain.


He's on here because he is simply hysterical.  I love how he is always keeping comedy in the picture, even in some serious moments.  He's faithful to his friend, Don, even if when Don asks him to call him a cab, he does just that! "Ok, you're a cab." (~Cosmo)

7. Produce, Where Hope Grows.


Produce reminds us all that there is no secret to being happy.  It's faith, joy in the little things, and our choice to be happy that truly lead us to happiness, but faith always comes foremost.  He's so sweet and kind, and is not afraid to protect his friends.

8. Prince Philip, Sleeping Beauty.


Being my favorite disney prince, he is loyal and true.  What I love most, I think, is that he uses the sword of truth to defeat the dragon, a symbol that in the end truth will destroy evil.  He never gives up when trying to reach King Stephen's castle, to awaken his bride and love.  If I could say that my future husband should strive to be like any of the princes, I would chose Philip.  He's also handsome and has a wonderful voice.  

9. Aslan, The Chronicles of Narnia.


After all, he's not a tame lion.  Given all the words in my vocabulary, all that I've ever known, and all that I will know, I don't think I could say just what I feel about him.  He is, in fact, the very symbol of Jesus.  I think this quote sums up anything I could say about Aslan, being God and Christ.  "To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances, to seek him the greatest adventure, to find him the greatest human achievement." (~St. Augustine)

10. 

For now I do not have a #10, but I will get back to you after June 30th!
(I'll give you a hint as to why.  Click on the Beyond the Mask banner above the posts.)

Thank you again sweet Chloe for tagging me!

Namárië!

:Edit:

I'm so sorry!!!!!!!! I just now realized I forgot to tag people!!!!!!! D-:



and anyone else who would like!!!!

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Easter Week/ 20 Things That Make Me Happy

Greetings, and Happy Divine Mercy Sunday!

This past week has flown, but boy was I blessed!  It felt like an endless weekend! (haha, you'll never guess what I buy at Bath and Body Works. ;))

On Easter Sunday we went to Mass then came home and hosted brunch.  I wore a new dress that we had gotten at Stein Mart.


My favorite part about the dress is when I spin...


Ta da!!! :D


On Wednesday we had our schola over for practice and a crazy game of Scattergories!  If you ever have the letter P, and I think list 7, I would highly suggest doing Pirate Pinball for number 6, and Ping Pong Paddle for 11. (a double and a triple! SCORE!!)

This week I drew a picture of Tauriel (shock and disbelief!) for an art contest held by my school.


 This was the picture I based it off of...


...This is how it turned out.  It's not 100% perfect, nor as good as I would have liked it to be, but it's close enough. :)


On Friday, we went to this new ice cream place called Handel's Ice Cream.  It was SOOO GOOD!!! I got mint chocolate chip (inspired by Ben Seawald!)
Then Friday night I spent the night at a friends house.  Saturday morning I went to the gym for practice, then got back together with the same friend and went to confession.


After that we had a coffee/smoothie date, hung out some more, then headed over to my cousins' for a game of Jumbo Sequence.  All in all it was a very exhausting and fun day. :)

                                               

Of course I had to add our beautiful Iris that bloomed some time this week.


Also, I was inspired by Beth and everything I've done this week to add...
*drumroll*

20 Things That Make Me Happy!

  1. Going to Mass
  2. Doing my hair like and Elve (hehe!)
  3. Hanging out with friends
  4. Sewing
  5. Writing stories
  6. Running in an open field (most of the time I imagine in a whole different world) :)
  7. Reading
  8. Finding modest and cute outfits
  9. Laughing so hard I can't even breathe
  10. Listening to Christian Radio
  11. Knowing I am loved no matter what
  12. Playing with the littles!
  13. Discovering something new in the world of Tolkien
  14. Baking Miss Kay's (Duck Commander) cookies, or baking in general
  15. Eating ice cream
  16. Seeing God's creation bloom into spring
  17. Writing letters with friends far apart
  18. Thinking of the future
  19. Being with my family
  20. Singing
And that concludes my post on this beautiful spring day and Divine Mercy Sunday.
Until next time,
Namárië, Mellon!

Friday, January 30, 2015

I Have Been Chosen!

No, no, not to take the ring to Mordor,... nothing THAT big!
:P
Just a little question-answer, quiz-ish, thing.

(Well, that rules me out ;))

Anyway, Sarah at homeschooler4jesus.blogspot.com nominated me to answer a few questions.
After I answer her's, I get to pick a few bloggers to answer mine!

Ready? Ok, here we go!

  1. What is your dream job and why?
  2. What are your 3 favorite hobbies?
  3. If you could go anywhere, where would it be?
  4. What is your favorite book? What book has most impacted your life?
  5. Who are your favorite bloggers/blogs?
  6. What is your current favorite song/ most played song on your device?
  7. Do you have a favorite quote?
  8. If you could only have one social media site, what would you pick and why?
  9. What is your favorite movie?
  10. What is your favorite bible verse?
1.  I would like to be an online teacher for our homeschool curriculum.  Since I can't be a stay-at-home mom raising kids and teach in a school, this gives me the opportunity to do both.

2.  My three favorite hobbies are reading, writing, and gymnastics.



3.  New Zealand!!!  I would say Middle Earth, but since that doesn't exactly exist ( :'( ) this would be second best!



4.  Need I answer this one?!  The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit.  But more specifically, The Two Towers.


5.  Sarah (from above), 

6.  Well, I have quite a few of those, actually.  Misty Mountains and Blunt the Knives by Richard Armitage and Cast, The Lord of the Rings Medley by the Piano Guys, and Every bit of Lovely by Jamie Grace.   (Now wait a minute, Jacquie, you were only supposed to do one!) I know, but they're all so good I just couldn't pick just a few!!!





7.  "It is our fight.  It will not end here.  With every victory this evil will grow.  If your father has his way we will do nothing.  We will hide within our walls away from the light and let the darkness descend.  Are we not part of this world?  Tell me, Mellon, when did we let evil become stronger than us?"

I'm sorry, I know, I know,...... BUT I HAD TOO!!! :D  Believe me, I love that these two are in the movie, but IT'S TRUE!!

8.  Blogger, maybe Pinterest.  I really can't explain why.

9.  There and Back Again: A Hobbit's Tale, and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.  More specifically, The Battle of Five Armies.


10.  "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope, and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

And that's that!!

I now choose Emma and Beth, to answer these questions!  Then go and ask your friends 10 questions!

  1. What is your dream job, and why?
  2. What sport/hobby that you are not currently doing that you would like to do?
  3. If you could go anywhere, where would it be and why?
  4. What is your favorite book?
  5. Who are your favorite bloggers/blogs?
  6. What is your favorite song?
  7. Do you have a favorite quote?
  8. Who is your favorite book and/or movie character?
  9. What is your favorite movie? Why?
  10. What is your favorite bible verse?

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Merry Christmas!!!



I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!!

Tonight we've been having a lot of fun, making Christmas treats, listening to Christmas music, and getting dressed in our new pjs!!!  Every year on Christmas Eve, we get to open up one present.  After the first 6 or so years, we kind of caught on that the one's our mom and dad suggested to open were nice, clean, fresh, Christmas pajamas!


Another one of our family's tradition's is to make puppy chow.  (What's that? You've never heard of puppy chow?!?!?!  Let me tell you about it!)

1 bag of chocolate chips
1 bag of butterscotch chips
1 box of Crispix
About a half of a bag of powdered sugar

Melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips together in a medium bowl, until smooth.  Combine with Crispix in a large bowl.  Stir together, being careful not to brake to much of the cereal.
Pour some powdered sugar into the bottom of a paper bag. (exg, a Trader Joe's bag.)  Pour the cereal into the paper bag.  Pour some powdered sugar on top of the cereal, close the bag, and shake well.  You will have to keep putting more powdered sugar on the cereal and shaking, until all of it is coated.  Let it rest until hard, and viola!  You have deliciousness!!!

That's my sister, helping.  Actually, doing most of it.

Well, I guess you could sort of say I made a little bit of a mess...
ok, yes, that is powdered sugar on the cupboards.

What are your family traditions?  Comment below and tell me!


Merry Christmas everyone!!!



Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!


Thanksgiving Duty

Once again it's Thanksgiving time,
With nutmeg, and turkey, and sweet pumpkin pie.
In all of the good things to eat galore,
Let us remember what we're thankful for.

In this wonderful country of ours,
Let's think of those who sailed on the Mayflower
On that sea journey many years before.
Our forefathers came here for freedom and more.

This Thanksgiving, let us start
By giving thanks with a grateful heart.
Thanks for safety in travel when needed,
Thanks to the Lord for the blessings he's given.

We're thankful for all of our family in town,
For all of the food; enough to go 'round.
Let us be thankful and remember these things,
And God will bless this thanksgiving indeed.




Of course every adventure needs a soundtrack...listen to the music at the top of my blog!

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