http://livingitup.today.com A weblog almost as diverse as our lives are... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:09:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "You encourage them just enough," my friend, Alex, explains to me after she's had to dismiss the 5th "scary" guy from my vicinity.  She's very good at being the witch in our duo.  Thank God, or I'd probably be in a shallow grave by now.  It seems whenever we go ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/24/weirdos-come-hither/ I was really first introduced to this debate back in college.  My friend decided to get her first puppy, an adorable English Terrier.  He was a mess of a pup, but adorable.  I enjoyed meeting Rounder and playing with him.  What I soon learned, though, was that Rounder wasn't just ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/16/the-great-dog-debate-are-you-your-dogs-master-or-parent/ It arrived today--at least today to my classroom.  My postcard all the way from Malaysia!  My students were so excited--and they weren't the only ones.  I was quite happy, too.  The postcard was of a "wet market" where fruits and veggies are sold.  We spent most of homeroom trying to ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/12/my-postcard/ There are so many things that I want to try.  It seems that I need a push to actually get out there and do them, though.  That's just another great thing about the local meet-ups I've found on MeetUp.com.  In the next few months just one of my local groups ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/11/hang-gliding-rafting-and-meet-ups/ Money might be tight, but life doesn't have to be dull.  Make the most of it.  Here are some simple, basically free activities that really make you feel connected. 1.  Have a music-listening event.  Take turns listening to each other's music collections.  Is this song really great?  Sing along.  Share your ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/08/fun-things-to-do-for-free-with-people-you-enjoy/ Okay, it's not here yet, but it's coming.  I just can't wait.  Like those little woodland creatures, I feel as though I've hibernated all winter long.  Now I'm creeping out--very slowly--from my cozy den, and I'm looking for signs of spring.  What are they? Courtesy of Zack Webb.  zackwebb.com Those ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/05/spring/ Okay, they won't make you cry.  Your heart won't break, and you probably won't wish your life is anything like the main characters.  Still, some of these action movies are just plain fun.  Put the kids in bed and get ready for some "bang, bang, shoot 'em up" films. Tombstone--Maybe the ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/04/action-movies-you-might-enjoy/ Movies are a passion of mine.  I love to go to the theater.  I love to rent them.  I even like to own them.  I've been having movie nights for years now.  Great movies, stupid movies, turn-the-volume-down-and-make-up-the-words-for-them movies.  Sometimes you need a movie, friends, and a pint or two (or ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/03/new-classic-movies-some-great-sometimes-dumb-movies-you-really-should-watch/ I have only used Entrecard about a month now.  So far, I have really enjoyed it.  There are so many great blogs out there--and I probably wouldn't have found them on my own.  It's also helped to draw people to this site.  For those of you that don't know, if ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/02/top-droppers-on-entrecard-how-do-you-advertise-your-blog/ In order to really live  it up, I think it is important to know what you truly want to do.  By determining what activities are important to you, you can make sure you work towards them in life. Here's my list of 16 things to do before you die Make an ... http://livingitup.today.com/2009/03/01/16-things-to-do-before-you-die/