Archive for January, 2008

Jan 27 2008

Create Your Own Book Cover

Published by auria cortes under Uncategorized

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Cozy Book Reader posted a activity where visitors can create their own their own CD cover. The idea is cute and I’m adapting it to fit the theme of my blog – writing.  Here’s how you can create your own pen name and bookcover.

 1.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first article title on the page is your pen name.

2.http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four words of the very last quote is the title of your book.

3. http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/
The third picture, no matter what it is, will be your book cover.

4. Use whatever you want to make a nice cover and post the official result. 

Take a look at the fantastic cover! The name of the book is warm three winter months. Isn’t that just fabulous? I’m going to write a song called warm three winter months. It’s too much of a beautiful title to pass up.  

I love the picture. A young tomboy with a peace sign. Terrific! 

And my pen name – Titan. Who is titan? Here’s the definition I found: (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth). 

Overall, this book cover fits me perfectly.  

Go ahead give it a try. I can’t believe how excited I am over this. Oh the little things. Wish I had more of them.

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Jan 26 2008

Who’s a Loser?

Oh pick me! Pick me! I know. It’s Linda. Why? Cuz she forgot her big sister’s birthday. Your present is on its way, Bobbi.  

Happy belated birthday. 

Even though it’s not Conversation Thursday, I’m posting the following exchange I had with my little sister and my brother’s answering machine.   

(Linda calling Tata – her little sister) 

Linda: Did you remember Bobbi’s birthday?
Tata: Yes, I had her over for lunch.

Linda: Why didn’t you remind me?

Tata: I didn’t know I had to.

Linda: Well you did.

Tata: Too bad.

Linda: Damn, I can’t believe I forgot. Now you look better than me.

Tata: That’s my plan.

Linda: You suck.
 

(Linda calling Manolo – her little brother) 

Answering machine: Please leave a message after the tone.
Linda: Do you know that Bobbi’s birthday was yesterday?

Answering machine: <silence>

Linda: Well, I hope you called her. Cuz the rest of us remembered.

(Linda Hangs up)

Disclaimer: we are a close knit family

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Jan 25 2008

Friday Feast January 25th 2008

Published by auria cortes under Friday Feast

I found a meme that seems really cool. Every Friday I’ll answer questions that reveal something about me. This will be an opportunity for visitors to get to know me a bit better. For frequent visitors to my blog, take the time to post your answers in the comment section. I’d like to get to know each of you better as well. Oh how sweet…a bonding moment. Group hug.

Appetizer
How many times per day do you usually laugh?
I’m not sure, but since I work alone and live alone I usually am laughing at my own jokes. 

Soup
What do your sunglasses look like?
I’m not cool enough to wear sunglasses. Damn, where’s Corey Hart when you need him?

Salad
You win a free trip to anywhere on your continent, but you have to travel by train. Where do you go?

Sorry, but I don’t travel by train. Seriously. I’m a prima donna that way.

Main Course
Name one thing you consider a great quality about living in your town/city.
Lots of ethnic restaurants, including Columbian, Portuguese, Chinese (well, I guess every town has Chinese food), Argentinean, Puerto Rican, and Salvadorian.  

Dessert
If the sky could be another color, what color do you think would look best?
Combination of red and black.  

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Jan 25 2008

Valentine’s Day Contest

Published by auria cortes under Writing Contest

A dear friend of mine is holding a contest. She’s the publisher of CelebratewithStyle.com. Below are the details.

Enter for a chance to win $250 for a spectacular dinner for two
at the restaurant of your choice.
 

Is there something romantic that your
“Special Someone” does all the time?
Or do you have a stort about a wonderful…

First meeting or date?
Birthday or other celebration?

Marriage proposal?

Anniversary celebration?

Contest Guidelines: We’ll choose the winning entry—plus five runners-up–and display them on CelebratewithStyle.com.

Deadline for voting: February 6, 2008

Winner to be announced: February 12, 2008 

Good luck! Oh, if you happen to win or are a runner up let me know. For additional information visit CelebratewithStyle.com.

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Jan 25 2008

Things That Annoy My Writing - 1 Noisy Neighbors (Random Thought)

Okay, I’m looking for a sound machine. Does anyone know where I can buy one? I’ve tried Target and Kmart but each only carry “spa machines.” Those machines don’t appeal to me because the noises are of water and I get the urge to pee. I want a simple machine that provides white noise only. The internet has a few, but I want to go into a store a buy one. I’m notorious for not returning items I bought on the internet. Can anyone recommend a sound machine from a particular store?

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Jan 25 2008

Friday Night Movie: Born On the Fourth of July

With all the talk about Tom Cruise in the media, I couldn’t help but think of Born on the 4th of July.

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Jan 24 2008

Conversation Thursday: You’re Beautiful

Linda: Why don’t you ever tell me I’m beautiful?
Ex: If I told you, would you believe me?
Linda: No, I guess I wouldn’t.
Ex: Well, that’s why.
Linda: Yeah.

<a few hours later> 

Ex: You are you know.
Linda: I’m what?
Ex: Beautiful.
Linda: Oh, you’re just saying that.

<Linda walks out of the room and then quickly returns>

 Linda: I mean thank you.

<Ex smiles>

Linda: So why am I beautiful?
Ex: Because you are.
Linda: Yeah, but why.
Ex: For many reasons.

<both are getting agitated>

Linda: Give me one. Just one.
Ex: Your hair.
Linda: My hair? I just finished working out. My hair is greasy. Give me another.
Ex: Your smile.
Linda: My smile? That ones obvious. Give me another one.

Ex leaves the room…

Click HERE for previous Conversation Thursday posts

Click HERE to learn the origin of Conversation Thursday

Do you have a conversation to share? Email your conversations to auriacortes AT gmail DOT com and I’ll post it on this blog.

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