A whole WEEK off!!!!

Well it looks like I will get a whole week off!

I worked yesterday (Monday) and I do not go back until Feb 18, 2014!

I am more of less caught up on my house work 

(just basic stuff like vacuuming and dusting, general straightening up).

So now I can get more work done on my blogs and work on the course I am taking.

Actually that is why I did not sign up for anything this year.

I am going to still read (will never stop that!)

I will be updating my blog "My Books and Reading" and will add titles and comments when I finish each book (that is one of the goals I set for myself.)

So later today will get a chance to catch up on some of the blogs I follow and check out Google+ (I really miss the nice pictures and stuff I find there.)

But for now I just wanted to say HI!

And share a couple of pictures of Little Boy (one of my cats).

When I started typing he would not leave me alone, he wants to play.

Surprised I got any pictures that were clear!

And not to be out done, the other 3 decided they wanted attention too!

First Foxy. 

Then Sweetie.

Poor Baby had no room to go the table.

and what did Little Boy think?

I think he was a little mad.

He was still on the table behind my monitor!

Well must go get some sleep.

See you all later!

Alice M

My very first nomination!!

I am so happy today!  As most of you know have not been feeling well, but I got this today from a fellow blogger.  My very first nomination!!!

The Versatile Blogger Award

I received it from a blog that is truly inspiring called  TRANSCENDINGBORDERSBLOG written by Tazein Mirza Saad (really love her blog and posts, she has made me smile and has been following my posts on Google + almost from the beginning and giving me encouraging words; Thank you again!)

Rules of The Versatile Blogger Award are:

1-Display the award logo on your blog.

2-Thank and link back to the person who nominated you.

3-State 7 things about yourself.

4-Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award.

5-Notify these bloggers of the nomination by linking to one of their specific posts so that they get notified by ping back.

7 things about me!

1- I am stubborn, I want people to realize what the world would be like if we all got along and stop causing each other pain.

2- I love animals, and believe they can bring happiness, love and laughter (everyone needs to laugh) to those who care for them, and in the wild should be left untouched by our ever changing world.

3- I feel bad when I realize that after all this time that there are people who go out of their way to cause harm to others, and sad when children do it, realizing that one day they will grow up to believe it is okay.

4- It brings tears to my eyes when I hear, see or read of a persons death, the direct result of abuse, bullying or hate.

5-  I believe everyone everywhere has a purpose, they just need to find it to have a full life.

6- I with all my heart I believe we are all responsible for the future, and the future is all the children of the world.  They need to be taught early love, acceptance and respect to make a better world.

7- My favorite quotes:  "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" and "I complained I had no shoes until I met a man with no feet"

Okay here are my picks for the award, all make me think, laugh and/or happy.

The 15 bloggers I have nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award are:

1:  Magic Love Crow

2:  Plowing Through Life

3:  Dakotas Den

4:  Cat Chat

5: Snoopy's Dogblog

6:  Blogging Cat

7:  She Who Seeks

8:  When the Spirit Awakens

9:  Witch Cats Blog

10: Bewitched Bookworms

11: Sycho Faeries Book Obsession

12: Parajunkee

13: The Dreaming Palette: Paintings & Portals

14: Timeless Rituals

15: Cat Versus Human

So thank you all for making my life better, there are more but 15 was the  limit!

Thank you again Tazein Mirza Saad!

Alice M

alicem@fortheloveofalicesfamily.com

'Blind Date With a Book' Valentine's Day Giveaway!

Was checking email and got one from Books Bones & Buffy (check it out great blog!) and found this Giveaway.

Hope over to this Blog  Great Imaginations,  They  have a great giveaway plus there are many reviews of books on this site.  So if you like to read check it out!!

Here is a sneak peek of the  'Blind Date With a Book' Valentine's Day Giveaway! prizes(the first 5),

Dating Profiles:

Name: Mystery Book #1 

For Fun: Cross-country traveling

Favorite Things: Summer days, pyromania, road trips

Seeking reader who loves romance and self-discovery

Name: Mystery Book #2 

For Fun: Space Travel, Assassination, Grieving

Favorite Things: The Promised Land, Botany, Rebellion

Seeking: A reader who finds romantic sci-fi fascinating! 

Name: Mystery Book #3 

For Fun: Surviving the Apocalypse, City Living

Favorite Things: Healthy partners, Non-polluted drinking water, action and adventure

Seeking: A reader who is looking for adventure while surviving the dystopian landscape while taking strolls downtown in New York City.

Name: Mystery Book #4 

For Fun: Séances, Spiritualism, college life

Favorite Things: England, Fringe Science, Murder

Seeking: A reading partner who loves supernatural romance and can forgive a book with a secret past.

Name: Mystery Book #5 

For Fun: Animals, Family Traditions

Favorite Things: Middle school, baby animals

Seeking: Hello! I am looking for someone who loves mythical creatures and middle school adventures!




Isn't that cute!!!  A blind date with a book!!!!!

Check it out, this contest is International, so all can enter (unless mailing address not on planet Earth LOL!)

Have a fun day, remember to read, it is good for the body and the soul!!!!!

Alice M
alicem@fortheloveofalicesfamily.com