Celebrating: Back From The Future + Bloghop Of Joy
Today I'm participating in 3 short bloghops.
BACK FROM THE FUTURE BLOGHOP
You’re up before dawn on a Saturday when the doorbell rings. You haven’t brewed your coffee so you wonder if you imagined the sound. Plonking t
You scoop it up and haul it inside, sensing something legitimate despite the extreme oddness of the situation. Carefully, you pry it open. Inside is a shoebox — sent from ten years in the future — and it’s filled with items you have sent yourself.
What’s in it? (This bloghop is brought to you from Mary Pax, Nicki Elson and Suze.)
The shoebox contains the following:
1. a short note with the following: congratulations, you have been granted ten more years on this earth
2. a newscutting of the day's headlines
3. a miniature model of the current version of technology, used for communication purposes (latest i-Phone)
4. photograph of fashion trends
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THE BLOGHOP OF JOY
In these cold, winter months, everything can seem kind of … bleak. However, every now and again, something small will happen that makes us smile again. It could be a random memory, something you see on TV, overhearing something that makes you laugh out loud – just that one thing that makes the clouds part, and the sunshine appear again. We're not talking life-changing moments, just the little things that inexplicably make us smile.These are the small, sometimes slightly unusual things that always cheer you up – so now we want to know, what is on your list of joy? For more info go to Kyra or Clare's blogs.
1. The expression on my hubby's face, as he rubs his hands together at the start of yet another karate movie. Probably the fourth or fifth in a row.
2. Witnessing karma in action. What goes around comes around. For sure.
3. The sound of a word as it rolls off your tongue. For example frisson – a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear, a thrill: "a frisson of excitement".
4. The smell of a new book. Whatever that smell is? Probably something terrible like the glue in the binding or the bleach used to whiten the paper pulp.
5. That first sip of coffee in the morning. Bliss.
6. You hear the openeng strains of a long-forgotten song that brings back warm memories. Your heart gives an unexpected flip…
7. Moonsongs. By this I mean songs with lyrics about the moon. Moonlight Serenade. Moon River. Fly Me To The Moon. How High The Moon.
8. The reaction of your taste buds when they come into contact with the combination of cheese, tomato, feta cheese and cucumber on a sesame seed bun. Yummy.
9. That special brand of British humour, courtesy of Mrs. Bucket (pronounced Boo-kay as in bouquet) AKA that woman who pesters the vicar non-stop, from Keeping Up Appearances.
10. A guy half your age looks at you twice… which gives rise to a private chuckle when he's outta sight.
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It's Friday again, which means it's time to celebrate the small things which is a weekly hop hosted by Viklit over at Scribblings Of An Aspiring Author.
Over the past week I'm celebrating the following:
~ finally completed reading Cassastar.
~ did further work on my A to Z programme
~ received some feedback from two CP's/beta readers
~ stumbled on 2 great e-book sites, check them out
1. FKB.me — which has daily links to hand-picked FREE Kindle books in a variety of categories, both fiction and non-fiction.
2. the e-Reader Cafe — which is a site for Free Kindle and Bargain e-Books.
And hey, it's 01 March today, the beginning of another month and the beginning of autumn my end of the globe. That's reason enough to celebrate! What about you? Are you celebrating anything this past week? Please share with us!
Oh wow, you read my book!!! Well, that's my little thing for the week.
And now I'm hungry. Pass the feta.
Yes, I'm proud to announce that Cassastar has been completed! And it's the second space opera story under my belt! The first was Mary Pax's Backworlds prequel. 🙂
I ADORE the smell of books. It's the one thing I really miss after crossing over to the e-reader dark side.
I so agree! And try curling up into a comfortable foetal position with an e-reader… well, you understand what I mean…
I've had guys 20 years younger than me look at me – I love it!
With that funky attitude plus those gorgeous locks, it's no surprise L.Diane! You go girl!
Aha, so you'd like a sneek peek at the future in general but nothing specific about yourself. Probably very wise.
I also enjoy it when I get to see karma happening right before my eyes. 🙂
To be honest, my brains were "fried" and I couldn't think of anything else… and too many people get away with saying and doing as they please (and see nothing wrong with it…) to the detriment of others… 🙂 Great blogfest Nicki! Thanks!
I LOVED all your answers, especially those in your list of joy "triggers". I agree with all of them, but you left out my favorite moonlight song: "Moonlight Sonata". Just thinking of that song brings me joy.
Ooooh, how could I forget Moonlight Sonata? Such a beautiful, haunting piece… thanks for the reminder!
I'd like to see the photograph of the fashion trends. I really would.
Though I'm wondering how different the fashion would be, since fashion trends tend to be repetitive… every decade or so, we see past fashions become fashionable again…
I admire your hopping skills–three hops in a row! Loved that you're already into the A-Z Blogging Challenge. Yikes! I've got to get crackin'.
The only way I'll be able to handle the A to Z Challenge, is by pre-planning. I'm not one to post off the cuff… which makes me an out and out plotter (I think)
You'd better get crackin' C.Lee, in that way you'll enjoy the challenge more. And get around to visit more blogs as well.
Three bloghops in a row is impressive! Great list of Joys and love your capsule ideas, I wonder what fashion is going to look like in the future too. . . 🙂
Three bloghops in a row is madness at this time of the year… with the A to Z Challenge around the corner! But I loooove bloghops, and supporting fellow bloggers… 🙂
Re the Back to the Future Blogfest – Subtle, you're very subtle.
Also, I liked your #10 in the Joy bloghop.
Subtle? Mmm, maybe I'm a little scared to think of the reality ten years from now… so safe and subtle responses are best…
Man, I want to see those fashion trends!
Yay for getting some reading done and some more work on your A to Z 🙂
Thanks SK. I'm hoping to complete my A to Z stuff by mid-March because April is going to be hectic! 🙂
I'm saying yes to your entire list, but coffee new books and moon songs are at the top!
Coffee, new books and moon songs… what a trio! Can't go wrong with any of these!
Wow, you are one busy lady today! I love the smell of a new book, you don't get that with your ereaders! Songs with moon in them, that's a great one too!
The e-reader cannot replace the aesthetic experience of paging through and pencil marking a physical book! And the smell too!
Love coffe and enjoyed your list. :3
Thank you for the visit!
Hooray for March, and reading, and celebrating! And Hooray for the smell of new books – definitely a joy!
Yes, hooray to all these wonderful celebrations!
Funny that more of us took for granted having 10 more years. That was a great touch.
I love the moon. 🙂 And seeing Karma in action is very satisfying.
Yay on your accomplishments this week. Woot, woot!
Every day granted is a blessing! 🙂 Woot, woot Mary!
I hadn't heard of those sites, thanks for linking!!
Love the sound of FRISSON.
You are welcome Vikki! It's a delicious word, isn't it?
ooh! Thanks for those awesome ebooks link. i love that your future self sent you that note:)
Nutschell
http://www.thewritingnut.com
Hey Nutschell, how are you? Great to see you hear. I'm off to visit your place——
Oh yes, the smell of new books! It's why I still buy physical books whenever I can.
So do I. It's hard to resist. And the e-reading experience doesn't compare when you turn the last page of a really good book… and hug the book to your chest!
Your list ROCKS! I particularly love the smell of new books!
Thanks for spreading the joy! 😀
Thanks for the great bloghop! 🙂
I think your idea of a note saying you've been granted ten more years of life is the best thing I've read yet for this hop!
And I also totally love the smell of new books. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Julie! 🙂
Hey there, thanks for stopping by my blog and hope you'll come by again.
From the future, #1 is very cool and practical…#4 would be interesting, actually. Great entry 🙂
Loved you "Joyful" things as well…good stuff!
Thanks for popping in Mark! 🙂
You were very efficient this past week, and it is always great to get the feedback you're hungry for.
I'm trying to be productive every week… even if it's little accomplishments… bit by bit… step by step…
10 more years on earth? I didn't even think about that blessing but getting the time capsule from yourself definitely indicates that! I too wondered what type of technological device we'll be using in 10 years. Perhaps it will be a microchip in our brain!
I think you're right about the micro-chip thinggie… that seems to be the direction the world is moving.
LOL, I love #10 on your joy list! 🙂
Yep! That one's a winner! 🙂
LOL; my philosophy too, what goes around comes around. I try to be nice to Karma; mostly I succeed.
…….dhole
*virtual high-5* I always say, be nice to people. It costs nothing.
Mmmm, you got a direct line to Karma? Wanna hook me up?
Yeah, to know we at least had ten more years would be great!
I like the word "frisson", too. 🙂
We have to be grateful for each day… it's a blessing just to wake up in the mornig…:)
Wow! Yesterday was a busy day for bloghops. Liked your answers.
Thanks Beth 🙂
I'd be interested in the headlines of the news in 2023! That should give us an idea of what's wrong with things today (we can hope). Dropping by via the Back to the Future Blogfest. Nice to meet you.
Yes, a little peek at the future headlines may help ( wonder how?) Nice to meet you too!
I like the smell of new books and don't think I will ever get used to Nooks or Kindles.
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
Nothing beats a new book! I suppose we have to adapt to technology – and it changes all the time!
loved your picks for what you'd send yourself (though where's the lotto numbers–or is that against the rules? :). And definitely love the songs that bring back good memories–totally know that heart-warming feeling!
I didn't want to go with the obvious, which is the lottery angle! 🙂 In reality, I think every person would include the lotto numbers in a back-from-the-future styled scenario…
Three hops in one weekend, wow! And what amazing lists. "Moon River" is my all-time favorite moon song. My imagination still flies when I hear it. Here in Virginia, it's blah pre-spring weather.
Moon River is the ultimate feel good moon song! It's timeless! Happy pre-Spring! 🙂
Love the things that bring you joy 🙂
Thanks Carol! 🙂
Wow, you had a busy day. I love that you sent yourself fashions from the future and that guys half your age check you out. And mmmm…coffee.
Thanks Shell Flower! Saw your getaway-pictures! Looked like you had a blast!
Your box would be quite interesting. I'd like to read the headlines in ten years and see the fashion trends, too!
Fashion is quite repetitive though… so I wonder how different it would be? Or which of the past fashion trends would be "in" ten years from now?
I loved Alex's books – can't wait for #3!!
Love your joys – hearing those intro lines from an old song is such an awesome one!
Yes, hearing a long forgotten favourite tune unexpectedly, is quite a nostalgic moment!
I like #8. I prefer the smell of old books.
I'll check out the ebook sites.
Old books? Yes, the musty smell is also quite appealing…
They are great sites! 🙂
Lots of stuff to comment on in your post, MIchelle. Never thought that the new book smell comes from the awful stuff you mentioned. I'm on a gig to read books by blogging buddies. Got a couple in recently, moving right along with that. Lots for us to be thankful for. Enjoy your weekend.
I'm also on a mission to read books by blogging buddies… let's get to it! 🙂 Woot!
Our husbands should do it together…then they can let us go get into mischief…
Good idea Tammy! Leave the boys to their things while we pursue our things!
Nice lists for the joy bloghop 🙂 I like the idea of seeing a news headline for 10 years' time, though I can imagine it wouldn't feature much that's different from today.
You're probably right! The news would simply feature further advancements in current technology. Besides technology, there's always crime and other "bad" news making headlines… how much worse can it get ten years from now? 🙂
A picture of future fashion is a great idea! I wonder if everyone will be wearing latex. 😉
You never know… 🙂 (How's things going in the writing cave Emily?)
Thanks for taking part in the bloghop; great list. Oh, now I want cheese, tomato, feta cheese and cucumber on a sesame seed bun – sonds delicious!
Thanks for hosting this joyful blogfest, Clare!
Here's hoping those headlines were pleasant and the clothes wearable!
I wonder Lisa… (I'm a realist, but an optimistic one!) 🙂
Awesome reasons for celebration and joy! First taste of coffee! Yes!
Let's toast to coffee! 🙂
Three blog events in one day! You busy lady.
… and this comment coming from Mr. A to Z himself? A man who hosts 3 blogs? (is it 3 or 4?) Thanks Arlee!
HI, Michelle,
I loved your congratualtions for another ten years of life…. That in itself is something to be thankful for! We all take the years for granted until we wake up one morning and wonder…. WHAT HAPPENED? I am OLD! LOL.
So true Michael. So true. Life just passes by in a whizz. Thanks for the visit!
Time seriously freaks me out… it's SO WEIRD to look back and think, "How did I get here?!?!?" Childhood seemed so long, and now the days are just speeding…