You dream of colors that have never been made.

[chestnutcurls]

So we're throwing a bridal shower for Emily on Saturday, and I'm hardly nervous or stressed at all. Clearly I don't have a good grasp of the situation. :P My best idea so far has been to make marble magnet sets as game prizes. I made a few sets, and then Kathy got interested and has been a marble-making machine ever since. I got some Altoid-type tins online, and we're going to put the magnet sets in them and tie them with ribbon. Yay for original party favors. :)

I've noticed that "yellow" is not a popular adjective in the clothing world (catalogs especially). A shirt is never yellow; it's "sunrise" or "marigold" or "lemonade." They do that with all colors, but yellow seems especially avoided. What's up with that?

I got a spam e-mail today from "Jessie Ramsey." Poor girl. I guess she couldn't pay rent on her income from the Baby-Sitters Club.



from balalaika: Pick two of your absolute favorites for each category.

1. CD's: Caedmon's Call, 40 Acres; John Mayer, Room For Squares
2. Movies: The Return of the King and The Matrix
3. TV shows: Friends and Scrubs
4. Actors: Tom Hanks and Julia Stiles
5. Musicians/Singers: Derek Webb and Lisa Loeb
6. Books: The Return of the King and Little Women
7. Real life friends: Kathy and Em and my sister (that's two, right? :))
8. Real life lovers: Um, none so far, and there will only be one.
9. Journals to read: Oh, I can't answer that. I love you all in your own way.
10. Places to eat: McAlister's and Benihana
11. Websites: LJ and The Leaky Cauldron.
12. Drinks (non-alcoholic): Iced tea and Diet Vanilla Coke.
13. Snack foods: Pretzels and granola bars.
14. Healthy foods: Celery with peanut butter, and spinach.
15. Holidays: 4th of July and New Year's Eve. This question reminds me of last year when I spent Flag Day in San Francisco with the Californians, and we kept saying, "This is the best Flag Day ever!" :)
16. Movie soundtracks: Clueless and Center Stage.
17. Cancelled TV show: The Wonder Years (one of the best shows of all time) and The Muppet Show.
18. Guilty Pleasures: Baskin-Robbins and American Idol.
19. Pizza Toppings: Mushrooms and green peppers.
20. Things to do on a Sunday afternoon: Take a nap and go for a walk (preferably with Evan).

Comments

[jmcphers.livejournal.com]

1. Yellow.
   I think the problem is that "yellow" as an adjective means "spineless and cowardly". Also, many shades of yellow are unattractive and uncomfortably reminiscent of the earth-tones of the 70's.
   
   
2. Party favors.
   I think it's so cool that you're making your own instead of just taking the easy way out and buying a bunch at the store. And your marble magnets are neat--Jessica had them on her fridge all the time.
   
   
3. Diet Vanilla Coke.
   Yum.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Good point on the yellow. I don't think of the word that way, though. It's a fun word.

Thanks. :) I like making them. It's addictive. Kathy's are a lot nicer than mine, though, so I'm kind of discouraged now. But I don't guess most people will notice a difference.

[tingilya.livejournal.com]

Marble magnets! WOOHOO! :-)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Woo hoo! :D Hey, we could do a marble magnet swap or something.

[mrszoid.livejournal.com]

You imagine songs that have never been played....

Sorry, couldn't help but sing along and fill in the next line in that song. :-) But I think "imagine" may be the wrong word - I'm not sure.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

No, I think that's right! :)

[joyfulgal.livejournal.com]

I'll give you a topic:

A peanut is neither a pea, nor a nut... Discuss.

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Sorry, I had to laugh at the Jessie Ramsey comment. *snort*

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

I can't discuss...I'm getting vaclempt.

Thanks for appreciating that. I knew SOMEONE had to get it. :)

[jazzypoet.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness! What a fun survey. :-) Enjoyed reading your answers! I'd venture to say that we have a lot in common. *winks* I might snag this!

Hope you have a fun time at the bridal shower. *hugs*

And hey, I amen what you said about The Wonder Years! That was truly one of the best shows ever. :-)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

It really was! Just brilliant. The few times I've caught an old episode over the last few years, it was way funnier than when I watched it as a child. WHY have they not released it on DVD yet?

My favorite episode is "The Double Double Date" (I think that's what it's called) when Kevin and Winnie go on a double date, both of them with other people, and end up getting hilariously mad at each other the whole time. It was one of the later ones.

[jazzypoet.livejournal.com]

Aw, yes! They should really release the show on DVD. It's just an amazing, amazing program. Absolutely. :-) And it's so easy to catch things we might've missed, when we were kids! I agree about that, too. :-)

LOL! I think I remember that episode! :-)

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

The tin & magnet idea is REALLY cute. Very creative. I love it!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

:D Thanks! Maybe I'll make you some for your new refrigerator. :)

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

;)

[healoneismyrock.livejournal.com]

Hope the shower goes well :)

Celery with peanut butter sounds interesting... I like to eat bananas with peanut butter!

I love mushrooms! :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Bananas with peanut butter sounds good...but kind of sticky!

[follow-through.livejournal.com]

Ahh... "The Wonder Years." That was a *great* show. I just saw an old episode with David Schwimmer that made me chuckle. I'd love to have DVDs of that show, but I imagine it would cost a fortune to get the rights to use all of the music for a commercial release. And, let's face it, the music was a staple in the series and it wouldn't be the same if different music was used. I still remember Kevin & Winnie dancing to "You Are Everything" by the Stylistics. =)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Oh, is that why they haven't released DVDs? What a shame! :( I'm sad now. I always thought they'd come out someday.

[keepsmiling74.livejournal.com]

Poor Jessie Ramsey. I had to chuckle at that comment! :)

[cafemusique.livejournal.com]

Some of them I can't answer, some of them I won't answer...for the rest:

1. CD's: The first Norah Jones CD, anything by Diana Krall
2. Movies: Dead Poets Society and Sound of Music
3. TV shows: The West Wing and American Idol
10. Places to eat: Bonnie-Jane's Scones & Brax Cafe (despite the latter having no non-smoking section)
12. Drinks (non-alcoholic): Tim Hortons peach drink, lemonade
13. Snack foods: Pringles and milk chocolate
14. Healthy foods: Most salads
15. Holidays: Easter, Boxing Day
18. Guilty Pleasures: American Idol and Perfect Proposal
19. Pizza Toppings: Pineapple, meat
20. Things to do on a Sunday afternoon: Watch World Poker Tour on CityTV.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

I've never seen Perfect Proposal, but it sounds pretty addictive. :)

[kiwiria.livejournal.com]

I got a spam e-mail today from "Jessie Ramsey." Poor girl. I guess she couldn't pay rent on her income from the Baby-Sitters Club
Hehehe :)

Cool meme, I'll post it myself later today methinks. :)

[angelic-1.livejournal.com]

I think too many of your LJ friends have read the babysitters club and that is slightly disturbing! :P

The title of your log reminded me of a book I have read - It said that in heaven their were thousands of colours that we don't have on earth because all things in heaven are far and above those on earth - interesting thought.

Survey was cool - I will probably steal it :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Hey, don't dis the BSC! I was addicted.

That's a neat thought about the colors.

[angelic-1.livejournal.com]

I tended to go more for the mystery and thriller type thing but all my friends were totally in to it - GIRLS! sheesh! hehe

[enjoythemoment.livejournal.com]

I think it's awesome that you made the Jesse Ramsey Connection....that could be the name of a band! :)

And thanks for the comment love! :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

LOL! You're welcome! :)