And here's my version of 2009!
May
1. A business card for Paris Texas.
2. A little rock with eyes painted on it.....no, seriously :).
I did actually put that business card to use. My hair went from below waist length to just below my ears! My poor rock still does not have a name....
June
This month I was definitely distracted by our Pride Month shenanigans. I had rainbow nail polish on my desk and I was listening to Rufus Wainwright, Queen and "Don't Rain on My Parade"!! It's possible I might have got a little caught up in our theme :).
July
Or as I like to call it, Travel Month. I was listening to "Star Spangled Banner" by Sufjan Stevens and had my passport, tickets and guide books cluttering up my desk in preparation for a trip to Washington DC and NYC. Okay, now all this reminiscing is making me want to go back!
August to November
Apparently, I barely listened to music (but what I did listen to was good! I still have "Ces Soirees La" ny Yannick on rotation) and my desk was a distraction-free zone. Uh huh. I think is was probably more a case of, I ended up being too distracted to actually post anything! Creating that post for Talk Like a Pirate Day, for example? Very distracting. Who knew there were so many people prepared to Pirate talk for a day??
Procrastination, thy name is Quill.
December
I break out the Christmas music as early as is decent. By this I mean right on the dot of the first of December. "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" is one of my all-time favorite Christmas songs and Jack Johnson's version of Rudolph is brilliant.
I still have not conquered Traveline (the UK's transport website) but I will not be defeated! I'm going to figure public transport out in the UK if it kills me.
And that's it from me for the year! A very Happy New Year to all and we'll see you in January!
later,
Quill
**Three Distractions On My Desk is a monthly post by Quill and Me.
Currently Listening To can be found on the sidebar**
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Quill and Me 2009: The Music and Distractions by Me
Hey guys,
To celebrate the end of 2009 (our first year of blogging), Quill and Me, revisited Three Distractions On My Desk and our Currently Listening To posts. Both of which have repeatedly stopped us from blogging!
We hope you enjoy this selection from both.
May 2009
1 - Unreadable notes from a Quill and Me meeting.
2 - Apparently during the month of May I did not listen to any music. *scratches head*
Btw I still produce unreadable meeting notes.
June 2009
1 - It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere by Colleen Mullaney.
2- I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (club mix).
Ah, yes, my one and only (but, most fabulous) cocktail book which I am happy to report is still distracting me.
Omg! This was and still is one of my fav. music discoveries of 2009! A club version of I Never Promised You A Rose Garden.
‘So smile for a while and let’s be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along enjoy the good times while we can …’
July 2009
1 - Going Underground by The Jam.
2 - Where the City Meets the Sea by The Getaway Plan.
3 - Born To Run by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
4 - Stay With Me by Erasure.
5 - Tainted Love by Soft Cell.
6 - Drops of Jupiter by Train.
Apparently, this was a very musical month. :D
August 2009
1 - Magic 8 Ball.
2 - Anti wrinkle cream (sample).
3 - Prelude 12/21 by AFI.
Lol, this ball was a bust, but it did manage to answer one very important question: ‘Will you ever work?’ Answer: ‘Don’t count on it.” Yep, that summed it up perfectly!
This sample so did not work.
Prelude 12/21 by AFI still love this song.
September 2009
1 - Mad World by Adam Lambert.
2 - Paparazzi by Lady Gaga.
3 - Feeling Good by Muse.
4 - Permanent by David Cook.
Lots of music, but no distractions on my desk. *puzzled*
October
Apparently, I was not distracted by anything musical and by desk was a distraction free zone.
Btw if you believe that, you’ll believe anything. :D
November
1 - A piece of jigsaw.
2 – Let The Music Play by Shannon.
That piece of jigsaw is still on my desk because I know as soon as I throw it away I will need it.
This song must have some kind of subliminal message because no matter where I am or what I’m doing I have to dance!
December 28, 2009
1 - A cold turkey sandwich.
2 – A glass of wine.
3 - It Ends Tonight by The All American Rejects.
4 - Romeo & Juliet by The Killers.
5 - Romeo & Juliet by Dire Straits.
6 - Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division.
7 - Feeling Good by Muse.
8 - All I want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey.
9 - Breathe by Alexi Murdoch.
Party!
Well, that's my last post for 2009. Hope to see you all again in 2010!
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
HAPPY NEW YEAR,
FROM QUILL AND ME.
**Three Distractions On My Desk is a monthly post by Quill and Me.
Currently Listening To can be found on the sidebar**
To celebrate the end of 2009 (our first year of blogging), Quill and Me, revisited Three Distractions On My Desk and our Currently Listening To posts. Both of which have repeatedly stopped us from blogging!
We hope you enjoy this selection from both.
May 2009
1 - Unreadable notes from a Quill and Me meeting.
2 - Apparently during the month of May I did not listen to any music. *scratches head*
Btw I still produce unreadable meeting notes.
June 2009
1 - It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere by Colleen Mullaney.
2- I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (club mix).
Ah, yes, my one and only (but, most fabulous) cocktail book which I am happy to report is still distracting me.
Omg! This was and still is one of my fav. music discoveries of 2009! A club version of I Never Promised You A Rose Garden.
‘So smile for a while and let’s be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along enjoy the good times while we can …’
July 2009
1 - Going Underground by The Jam.
2 - Where the City Meets the Sea by The Getaway Plan.
3 - Born To Run by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
4 - Stay With Me by Erasure.
5 - Tainted Love by Soft Cell.
6 - Drops of Jupiter by Train.
Apparently, this was a very musical month. :D
August 2009
1 - Magic 8 Ball.
2 - Anti wrinkle cream (sample).
3 - Prelude 12/21 by AFI.
Lol, this ball was a bust, but it did manage to answer one very important question: ‘Will you ever work?’ Answer: ‘Don’t count on it.” Yep, that summed it up perfectly!
This sample so did not work.
Prelude 12/21 by AFI still love this song.
September 2009
1 - Mad World by Adam Lambert.
2 - Paparazzi by Lady Gaga.
3 - Feeling Good by Muse.
4 - Permanent by David Cook.
Lots of music, but no distractions on my desk. *puzzled*
October
Apparently, I was not distracted by anything musical and by desk was a distraction free zone.
Btw if you believe that, you’ll believe anything. :D
November
1 - A piece of jigsaw.
2 – Let The Music Play by Shannon.
That piece of jigsaw is still on my desk because I know as soon as I throw it away I will need it.
This song must have some kind of subliminal message because no matter where I am or what I’m doing I have to dance!
December 28, 2009
1 - A cold turkey sandwich.
2 – A glass of wine.
3 - It Ends Tonight by The All American Rejects.
4 - Romeo & Juliet by The Killers.
5 - Romeo & Juliet by Dire Straits.
6 - Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division.
7 - Feeling Good by Muse.
8 - All I want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey.
9 - Breathe by Alexi Murdoch.
Party!
Well, that's my last post for 2009. Hope to see you all again in 2010!
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
HAPPY NEW YEAR,
FROM QUILL AND ME.
**Three Distractions On My Desk is a monthly post by Quill and Me.
Currently Listening To can be found on the sidebar**
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Three Distractions On My Desk
Hey guys,
Here's December's installment of Three Distractions On My Desk.
1 – A cold turkey sandwich.
2 – A glass of wine.
3 – A Rubik's Cube.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
Woo Hoo!
Hope all is good,
Me.
Here's December's installment of Three Distractions On My Desk.
1 – A cold turkey sandwich.
2 – A glass of wine.
3 – A Rubik's Cube.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
Woo Hoo!
Hope all is good,
Me.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
60% Off Posters!
Hey guys,
Today, Zazzle are offering 60% off posters, but hurry as the U.S clock is ticking!
So, be sure to browse the wonderful world of posters at Zazzle and don't forget to use the promo code 12DEALSPRINT.
Happy Holidays!
This Castro Flags Canvas Print is 15" x 15". The design created by manipulating a photo of a rainbow flag decorated street in The Castro District of San Francisco.
This Park Life Canvas Print is 15" x 15" . The design was created by manipulating a photograph taken of Central Park in New York.
The Commute Canvas Print is 15" x 15". The design was created by manipulating a photograph taken of a tram in San Francisco.
Today, Zazzle are offering 60% off posters, but hurry as the U.S clock is ticking!
So, be sure to browse the wonderful world of posters at Zazzle and don't forget to use the promo code 12DEALSPRINT.
Happy Holidays!
This Castro Flags Canvas Print is 15" x 15". The design created by manipulating a photo of a rainbow flag decorated street in The Castro District of San Francisco.
This Park Life Canvas Print is 15" x 15" . The design was created by manipulating a photograph taken of Central Park in New York.
The Commute Canvas Print is 15" x 15". The design was created by manipulating a photograph taken of a tram in San Francisco.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Three Distractions on my Desk
It's been awhile since I've done one of these! The problem right now is that my desk is in a state of organized chaos. Which is really just the code phrase for "it's a ginormous mess". So, maybe I'll do Three Distractions on my Desktop instead :).
1. The Muppets Studio on YouTube. It's the Muppets! Doing Bohemian Rhapsody! Really requires no further explanation, does it?
2. Peter Funch's amazing work at V1 Gallery. I keep going back to look over the photos and finding things I've missed every time.
3. Traveline. Possibly the most edifying and frustrating website I have ever come across. It took me hours to figure out how to get from A to B a couple of nights ago. Because, you know, Traveline says you have to go through C even though B is closer to A then C is and just ARRGGHHH. I will conquer this one day!
1. The Muppets Studio on YouTube. It's the Muppets! Doing Bohemian Rhapsody! Really requires no further explanation, does it?
2. Peter Funch's amazing work at V1 Gallery. I keep going back to look over the photos and finding things I've missed every time.
3. Traveline. Possibly the most edifying and frustrating website I have ever come across. It took me hours to figure out how to get from A to B a couple of nights ago. Because, you know, Traveline says you have to go through C even though B is closer to A then C is and just ARRGGHHH. I will conquer this one day!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Christmas Shopping
I started Christmas preparations over the weekend - the first present is bought, I've started work on the main tree (I have to paint some baubles, don't ask!), and the first batch of cookie dough is awaiting in the freezer.
Of course, there's still the turkey to buy, the pies to make, actually getting both trees up and decorated.....and did I mention that I was meant to buy 4 other present on the weekend? Yeah.
So, in my frustration I have hit the internet. Both of us at Quill and Me have a bit of a fascination for stocking stuffers - you know, those little gifts that you can put in people's stockings, use to make up a hamper or gift pack, or even give as a secret Santa gift. Here's a selection of things I found just by searching for "stocking stuffer":
We've mentioned that we like books, right?
I cannot get over how cute this is! It makes me want to take up button collecting just so I can wear it.
We're longtime recyclers in my family and I think I've managed to convert one of my young cousins. This badge would be a great gift for the budding environmentalist.
Speaking of young cousins....or maybe their parents! I imagine these would be welcome for car rides and waiting rooms. These come with crayons and paper included so they can start scribbling straight away!
Seriously, how cute are these guys! You can get them in a whole bunch of different yummy-sounding scents like gingerbread, cookies and cream and malted milk.
I saw something similar to this in a little store in Stockbridge once and I fell in love with them. I don't carry around a makeup compact and these would be far better than using your sunglasses! This store has a huge variety so you are sure to find something to suit.
And with that, I am off to complete my Christmas shopping!
later,
Quill
Of course, there's still the turkey to buy, the pies to make, actually getting both trees up and decorated.....and did I mention that I was meant to buy 4 other present on the weekend? Yeah.
So, in my frustration I have hit the internet. Both of us at Quill and Me have a bit of a fascination for stocking stuffers - you know, those little gifts that you can put in people's stockings, use to make up a hamper or gift pack, or even give as a secret Santa gift. Here's a selection of things I found just by searching for "stocking stuffer":
We've mentioned that we like books, right?
I cannot get over how cute this is! It makes me want to take up button collecting just so I can wear it.
We're longtime recyclers in my family and I think I've managed to convert one of my young cousins. This badge would be a great gift for the budding environmentalist.
Speaking of young cousins....or maybe their parents! I imagine these would be welcome for car rides and waiting rooms. These come with crayons and paper included so they can start scribbling straight away!
Seriously, how cute are these guys! You can get them in a whole bunch of different yummy-sounding scents like gingerbread, cookies and cream and malted milk.
I saw something similar to this in a little store in Stockbridge once and I fell in love with them. I don't carry around a makeup compact and these would be far better than using your sunglasses! This store has a huge variety so you are sure to find something to suit.
And with that, I am off to complete my Christmas shopping!
later,
Quill
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Ain't No Stopping Me Now!
Finally and I do mean, finally, I've succeeded in uploading a vid from YouTube. Really, guys, I've been working on this for a what feels like forever (stop laughing, Quill), so, without further ado here is the fabulous JK Wedding Entrance Dance. I know it's old news, now, but I still love it!
Enjoy,
Me.:D
Enjoy,
Me.:D
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Three Distractions On My Desk
Hey guys,
Here's November’s installment of Three Distractions On My Desk.
1 – Ranger's Apprentice Book 6: The Siege Of Macindaw by John Flanagan.
2 – Empire Magazine.
3 – A piece of jigsaw.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
1 – I’m so not the target age group for this series, however, I love following the exciting adventures of Ranger Halt, his apprentice Will and his best friend Horace.
2 – Gotta love those movies!
3 – Seriously, who knows?
Hope all is good.
Me.
Here's November’s installment of Three Distractions On My Desk.
1 – Ranger's Apprentice Book 6: The Siege Of Macindaw by John Flanagan.
2 – Empire Magazine.
3 – A piece of jigsaw.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
1 – I’m so not the target age group for this series, however, I love following the exciting adventures of Ranger Halt, his apprentice Will and his best friend Horace.
2 – Gotta love those movies!
3 – Seriously, who knows?
Hope all is good.
Me.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Getting Ready for Christmas
It's been awhile since we've posted here but be assured that we haven't been resting on our laurels. Our Zazzle store has been getting a facelift and we've been busy adding more designs and products. All Things Christmas and All Things USA are up and running, plus we have an All Things New section where you can find all the latest designs.
I know some of you still have Halloween and Thanksgiving to look forward to but we're full steam ahead for Christmas here at Quill and Me so here's a little look at some of the Christmas items we have up at the store:
I know some of you still have Halloween and Thanksgiving to look forward to but we're full steam ahead for Christmas here at Quill and Me so here's a little look at some of the Christmas items we have up at the store:
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Avast Me Hearties! I See Land Ahoy!
Okay, there's no way I can keep up the pirate talk :). Welcome to Talk Like a Pirate Day at Quill and Me! It also happens to be Worldwide Spin in Public Day (as in, with a spinning wheel, not random twirling. Though that could be kind of fun. Then we could have Talk Like a Spinning Pirate Day!)
I've talked like a pirate twice, briefly, and had a brief turn at a spinning wheel in my wayward youth. I learned that I can keep neither up long enough to become proficient but I can always pretend ;).
Simple, yes, but the beauty of this tee lies in it's ambiguity - random twirling or spinning wheel. You decide.
Now, this one, it's so ethereal. It reminds me of a fairy tale and I can play pretend. Can't you just see yourself dressed in something gorgeous spinning silken threads? Preferably with no wicked witch or Rumplestiltskin around!
How quickly I can go from the beautiful to the slightly loopy! It's funny, though, right? Okay, maybe only to those of us who share a running joke at work about eyes and sporks :D.
This tee has a great design. It's positioned perfectly, the design is easy to see and read and the colors are complimentary. Who am I kidding? I chose it because I immediately got "shake, shake, shake. Shake, shake, shake. Shake your booty" stuck in my head!! And it's a great design :).
'Til next time, me hearties!
Later,
Quill
I've talked like a pirate twice, briefly, and had a brief turn at a spinning wheel in my wayward youth. I learned that I can keep neither up long enough to become proficient but I can always pretend ;).
Simple, yes, but the beauty of this tee lies in it's ambiguity - random twirling or spinning wheel. You decide.
Now, this one, it's so ethereal. It reminds me of a fairy tale and I can play pretend. Can't you just see yourself dressed in something gorgeous spinning silken threads? Preferably with no wicked witch or Rumplestiltskin around!
How quickly I can go from the beautiful to the slightly loopy! It's funny, though, right? Okay, maybe only to those of us who share a running joke at work about eyes and sporks :D.
This tee has a great design. It's positioned perfectly, the design is easy to see and read and the colors are complimentary. Who am I kidding? I chose it because I immediately got "shake, shake, shake. Shake, shake, shake. Shake your booty" stuck in my head!! And it's a great design :).
'Til next time, me hearties!
Later,
Quill
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Mary V Flynn Trail Stamp
Our first stamp! I have to admit that making it was a bit of a fluke. I'd lost my working copy, couldn't finagle it to a larger size and the stamp was all that it fit on! Still, I think it turned out okay :).
The picture on the stamp is actually of the Goodrich Memorial Bridge which is at the end of Park Street in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. I took the photo a little over a year ago on an exploratory morning walk. The Bridge is at the entrance to the Mary V Flynn walking trail - a nice easy loop of about a mile or so that meanders along the river. It's a beautiful walk; just beware of the mosquitoes if you head there in summer!
later,
Quill
The picture on the stamp is actually of the Goodrich Memorial Bridge which is at the end of Park Street in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. I took the photo a little over a year ago on an exploratory morning walk. The Bridge is at the entrance to the Mary V Flynn walking trail - a nice easy loop of about a mile or so that meanders along the river. It's a beautiful walk; just beware of the mosquitoes if you head there in summer!
later,
Quill
Friday, September 4, 2009
A New Direction
We love our books here at Quill and Me but the time has come for us to move in a new direction.
When we launched Quill and Me we were hoping to encompass our love of books and the many design ideas we had running around our heads - one through this blog and the other through our design stores. Unfortunately, that split has meant that we could not focus as much as would like to on either one of those things and after much discussion, we have decided to move forward with the design element of our journey.
That doesn't mean that we will be giving up the blog! But it does mean that you will be seeing a few changes around here. We'll be moving away from the book oriented posts to posts dealing more with our design process and the designs themselves. We will, of course, continue to have those random, out-of-blue posts, too, Quill and Me are notorious for not being able to stay on topic :D.
Thank you for sticking with us on our little journey into books and we look forward to hearing from you as we head off down this new road!
You can take a peak at our designs in our new Zazzle store.
When we launched Quill and Me we were hoping to encompass our love of books and the many design ideas we had running around our heads - one through this blog and the other through our design stores. Unfortunately, that split has meant that we could not focus as much as would like to on either one of those things and after much discussion, we have decided to move forward with the design element of our journey.
That doesn't mean that we will be giving up the blog! But it does mean that you will be seeing a few changes around here. We'll be moving away from the book oriented posts to posts dealing more with our design process and the designs themselves. We will, of course, continue to have those random, out-of-blue posts, too, Quill and Me are notorious for not being able to stay on topic :D.
Thank you for sticking with us on our little journey into books and we look forward to hearing from you as we head off down this new road!
You can take a peak at our designs in our new Zazzle store.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Three Distractions On My Desk
Hey guys,
Here's August's installment of Three Distractions On My Desk.
1 – Magic 8 Ball.
2 – A sample of anti wrinkle cream.
3 - A lime colored CD.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
1 – Not much magic happening with this ball! It’s slow, beyond slow and most of the time it doesn’t work at all. If it came loaded with audio, the options would be sigh, snort or sinister laugh.
Question: "Will you ever work properly?"
Answer: "Don’t count on it."
Yep, that sums it up perfectly. *grins*
2 – Maybe this is the one! :D
3 – Have no idea what’s on it. Stay tuned…
Hope all is good.
Me.
Here's August's installment of Three Distractions On My Desk.
1 – Magic 8 Ball.
2 – A sample of anti wrinkle cream.
3 - A lime colored CD.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
1 – Not much magic happening with this ball! It’s slow, beyond slow and most of the time it doesn’t work at all. If it came loaded with audio, the options would be sigh, snort or sinister laugh.
Question: "Will you ever work properly?"
Answer: "Don’t count on it."
Yep, that sums it up perfectly. *grins*
2 – Maybe this is the one! :D
3 – Have no idea what’s on it. Stay tuned…
Hope all is good.
Me.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Three Distractions On My Desk
Hey guys,
Here's July’s installment of Three Distractions On My Desk.
1 – Zazzle designs for our new store.
2 - Charlie and Lola My EXTREMELY smallish little library.
3 - My cat.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
1 - I wish I could stop tweaking these new designs. *big sigh*
2 – I really, absolutely, most certainly will not read anymore of these books. *nods*
3 – Who is always welcome to distract me. *grins*
Hope all is good,
Me.
Here's July’s installment of Three Distractions On My Desk.
1 – Zazzle designs for our new store.
2 - Charlie and Lola My EXTREMELY smallish little library.
3 - My cat.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
1 - I wish I could stop tweaking these new designs. *big sigh*
2 – I really, absolutely, most certainly will not read anymore of these books. *nods*
3 – Who is always welcome to distract me. *grins*
Hope all is good,
Me.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
3 Distractions on My Desk
1. My passport
2. My tickets
3. A papaya in a pink pot.....
Okay, not really. Those were the distractions this morning but they are much more fun than someone else's stuff on a cramped table in the middle of LAX.
I'm on the road for a couple of weeks but I'm sure I'll have some time for updates - some of them might even be related to books!
later,
Quill
2. My tickets
3. A papaya in a pink pot.....
Okay, not really. Those were the distractions this morning but they are much more fun than someone else's stuff on a cramped table in the middle of LAX.
I'm on the road for a couple of weeks but I'm sure I'll have some time for updates - some of them might even be related to books!
later,
Quill
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Quill and Me Playlist
January 2010
Quill: January 26, 2010 - New York City by Norah Jones
January 17, 2010 - Exterminator by Primal Scream
January 10, 2010 - Maybe This Time from the Glee OST
&
Me: January 23, 2010 - Kings and Queens by 30 Seconds to Mars.
January 19, 2010 - Don't Stop Believin' by Glee Cast.
January 18, 2010 - Poses by Rufus Wainwright.
January 9, 2010 - Sparks by Coldplay.
December 2009
Quill: December 23, 2009 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Jack Johnson
December 17, 2009 - It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Sixpence None the Richer
December 6, 2009 - Lean on Me by the cast of Glee
&
Me: December 31, 2009 - It Ends Tonight by The All American Rejects.
December 26, 2009 - Romeo & Juliet by The Killers.
December 20, 2009 - Romeo & Juliet by Dire Straits.
December 14, 2009 - Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division.
December 13, 2009 - Feeling Good by Muse.
December 12, 2009 - All I want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey.
December 9, 2009 - Breathe by Alexi Murdoch.
November 2009
Me: November 11, 2009 - I Gotta Feeling by Back Eyed Peas.
November 8, 2009 - Let The Music Play by Shannon.
November 7, 2009 - Meet Me Halfway by Black Eyed Peas.
October 2009
Quill: October 26, 2009 - Sweet Caroline by the cast of Glee
&
Me:
September 2009
Quill: September 19, 2009 - Sugar Sugar by The Archies
&
Me: September 26 - Mad World by Adam Lambert.
Sepetmeber 20 - Paparazzi by Lady Gaga.
September 12, 2009 - Feeling Good by Muse.
September 4, 2009 - Permanent by David Cook.
August 2009
Quill: August 26, 2009 - Ces Soirees La by Yannick
&
Me: August 22, 2009 - Prelude 12/21 by AFI.
August 3, 2009 - Coin Laundry by Lisa Mitchell.
August 2, 2009 - Hollywood by Angus & Julia Stone.
July 2009
Quill: July 4, 2009 - The Star Spangled Banner by Sufjan Stevens.
&
Me: July 23, 2009 - Going Underground by The Jam.
July 22, 2009 - Where the City Meets the Sea by The Getaway Plan.
July 20, 2009 - Born To Run by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
July 19, 2009 - Stay With Me by Erasure.
July 6, 2009 - Tainted Love by Soft Cell.
July 2, 2009 - Drops of Jupiter by Train.
June 2009
Quill: June 30, 2009 - Almost Like Being In Love by Rufus Wainwright
June 23, 2009 - Don't Stop Me Now by Queen
June 19, 2009 - Don't Rain on My Parade by Bobby Darin
&
Me: June 23, 2009 - Hey There Delilah by Plain White T'S
June 20, 2009 - Mr.Brightside by The Killers.
June 19, 2009 - Soon We'll Be Found by Sia.
June 17, 2009 - I Never Promised You A Rose Garden (Club Mix).
Quill: January 26, 2010 - New York City by Norah Jones
January 17, 2010 - Exterminator by Primal Scream
January 10, 2010 - Maybe This Time from the Glee OST
&
Me: January 23, 2010 - Kings and Queens by 30 Seconds to Mars.
January 19, 2010 - Don't Stop Believin' by Glee Cast.
January 18, 2010 - Poses by Rufus Wainwright.
January 9, 2010 - Sparks by Coldplay.
December 2009
Quill: December 23, 2009 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Jack Johnson
December 17, 2009 - It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Sixpence None the Richer
December 6, 2009 - Lean on Me by the cast of Glee
&
Me: December 31, 2009 - It Ends Tonight by The All American Rejects.
December 26, 2009 - Romeo & Juliet by The Killers.
December 20, 2009 - Romeo & Juliet by Dire Straits.
December 14, 2009 - Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division.
December 13, 2009 - Feeling Good by Muse.
December 12, 2009 - All I want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey.
December 9, 2009 - Breathe by Alexi Murdoch.
November 2009
Me: November 11, 2009 - I Gotta Feeling by Back Eyed Peas.
November 8, 2009 - Let The Music Play by Shannon.
November 7, 2009 - Meet Me Halfway by Black Eyed Peas.
October 2009
Quill: October 26, 2009 - Sweet Caroline by the cast of Glee
&
Me:
September 2009
Quill: September 19, 2009 - Sugar Sugar by The Archies
&
Me: September 26 - Mad World by Adam Lambert.
Sepetmeber 20 - Paparazzi by Lady Gaga.
September 12, 2009 - Feeling Good by Muse.
September 4, 2009 - Permanent by David Cook.
August 2009
Quill: August 26, 2009 - Ces Soirees La by Yannick
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Me: August 22, 2009 - Prelude 12/21 by AFI.
August 3, 2009 - Coin Laundry by Lisa Mitchell.
August 2, 2009 - Hollywood by Angus & Julia Stone.
July 2009
Quill: July 4, 2009 - The Star Spangled Banner by Sufjan Stevens.
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Me: July 23, 2009 - Going Underground by The Jam.
July 22, 2009 - Where the City Meets the Sea by The Getaway Plan.
July 20, 2009 - Born To Run by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
July 19, 2009 - Stay With Me by Erasure.
July 6, 2009 - Tainted Love by Soft Cell.
July 2, 2009 - Drops of Jupiter by Train.
June 2009
Quill: June 30, 2009 - Almost Like Being In Love by Rufus Wainwright
June 23, 2009 - Don't Stop Me Now by Queen
June 19, 2009 - Don't Rain on My Parade by Bobby Darin
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Me: June 23, 2009 - Hey There Delilah by Plain White T'S
June 20, 2009 - Mr.Brightside by The Killers.
June 19, 2009 - Soon We'll Be Found by Sia.
June 17, 2009 - I Never Promised You A Rose Garden (Club Mix).
Friday, June 19, 2009
Three Distractions on my Desk
Funnily enough, even my three distractions are Pride related. I didn't plan it that way, I promise!
1. Nail polish: painting my nails is the one "girly" thing I love to do and in honor of Brisbane's Pride last week, I painted my nails in rainbow colors. I haven't put the polish away yet and it's sitting here, taunting me.
2. My rainbow earrings and bracelet: an aunt made these for the family last year. We were only meant to choose one color but I sneakily asked for the whole lot.
3. An orchid: this one is not Pride related because it's a brand, spanking new addition. Orchids are my favorite flower and this one was given to me out of the blue today while I was at work. It definitely put a smile on my face.
later,
Quill
1. Nail polish: painting my nails is the one "girly" thing I love to do and in honor of Brisbane's Pride last week, I painted my nails in rainbow colors. I haven't put the polish away yet and it's sitting here, taunting me.
2. My rainbow earrings and bracelet: an aunt made these for the family last year. We were only meant to choose one color but I sneakily asked for the whole lot.
3. An orchid: this one is not Pride related because it's a brand, spanking new addition. Orchids are my favorite flower and this one was given to me out of the blue today while I was at work. It definitely put a smile on my face.
later,
Quill
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Congratulations Adam Lambert!
Congrats to Adam Lambert who last night won the Young Hollywood Artist of the Year award. Adam, this year's American Idol runner-up, received the award from American Idol Judge Kara Dioguardi.
Enjoy, Adam, we're sure this is the first of many!
For more info on the Young Hollywood Awards, as well as an interview on the red carpet with Adam, head over to Young Hollywood Awards.
And remember, guys, Adam graces the cover of the next issue of Rolling Stone Magazine which is due out next week. For more info check out Adam Lambert Rolling Stone Magazine
Photo by Matthew Rolston
Adam Lambert Rolling Stone Magazine Cover
Enjoy, Adam, we're sure this is the first of many!
For more info on the Young Hollywood Awards, as well as an interview on the red carpet with Adam, head over to Young Hollywood Awards.
And remember, guys, Adam graces the cover of the next issue of Rolling Stone Magazine which is due out next week. For more info check out Adam Lambert Rolling Stone Magazine
Photo by Matthew Rolston
Adam Lambert Rolling Stone Magazine Cover
Monday, June 8, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
The 50 Page Rule
I've started reading a new book in preparation for Quill and Me's month long celebration of Pride in June (more on that in the next post) and it's.....bordering on terrible. So my question to you all is: Do I risk the potential bleaching my brain will need and finish the book? Or do I stick to the 50 Page Rule?
The 50 pages is a tad arbitrary. I think I picked up that number from an Oprah bookclub show. The basic premise is that a book should be able to hook you into the story in the first 50 pages. That number could be less, it could be more, but either way it is a line in the sand for the time conscious or discerning reader - if the book doesn't have you in 50 pages, you put it down and walk away. None of this whole "reading through to the end just because I've started it" thing.
The new book has a fun title and premise and I admit to being sucked into reading it because it referenced Queer As Folk in the blurb (Me - you really cannot escape it!) but less than 50 pages in and I'm bored out of my brain. Do I give up or continue? Can I trust that the book will get better? How do you weigh up the potential waste of time vs. the potential payoff?
There are a couple of things that factor into the equation; (a) I'm a pretty busy person and my leisure reading time is limited to late nights and occasional bus rides. Both not ideal times since I tend to be falling asleep! (b) I have a purpose for reading this book (see above). I kinda want to have it read by the end of June. And it's not like this book is an island, I have a whole stack of books I want to read in June. I feel like I owe each book I read at least 50 pages, so I'm probably going to get that far at least, but after that I'm going to have to weigh up all the pros and cons of finishing the book. What if I miss an incredible part somewhere in there because I gave up after 50 pages?
That said, I think this book will be easy enough to give up after 50 pages. It's what I call a "filler" book - the ones you read while waiting for the next book in your favorite series to come out. Easy to pick up and put down and nothing missed much whichever way you go. But what happens if the book is a classic? Do you apply the 50 Page Rule to some books and not to others? I would most definitely be more likely to keep going with a book that I viewed as a classic or more highbrow than I would with a filler book. Yes, my reading habits do have a class system. There's no such thing as a level playing field here, though I have been known to stage an uprising or two. For example, I gave up on Middlesex but I stuck with Torchwood: Border Princes. A bad idea, by the way, because the Torchwood book really had nothing to recommend it. The jury is still out on Middlesex.
Later,
Quill
The 50 pages is a tad arbitrary. I think I picked up that number from an Oprah bookclub show. The basic premise is that a book should be able to hook you into the story in the first 50 pages. That number could be less, it could be more, but either way it is a line in the sand for the time conscious or discerning reader - if the book doesn't have you in 50 pages, you put it down and walk away. None of this whole "reading through to the end just because I've started it" thing.
The new book has a fun title and premise and I admit to being sucked into reading it because it referenced Queer As Folk in the blurb (Me - you really cannot escape it!) but less than 50 pages in and I'm bored out of my brain. Do I give up or continue? Can I trust that the book will get better? How do you weigh up the potential waste of time vs. the potential payoff?
There are a couple of things that factor into the equation; (a) I'm a pretty busy person and my leisure reading time is limited to late nights and occasional bus rides. Both not ideal times since I tend to be falling asleep! (b) I have a purpose for reading this book (see above). I kinda want to have it read by the end of June. And it's not like this book is an island, I have a whole stack of books I want to read in June. I feel like I owe each book I read at least 50 pages, so I'm probably going to get that far at least, but after that I'm going to have to weigh up all the pros and cons of finishing the book. What if I miss an incredible part somewhere in there because I gave up after 50 pages?
That said, I think this book will be easy enough to give up after 50 pages. It's what I call a "filler" book - the ones you read while waiting for the next book in your favorite series to come out. Easy to pick up and put down and nothing missed much whichever way you go. But what happens if the book is a classic? Do you apply the 50 Page Rule to some books and not to others? I would most definitely be more likely to keep going with a book that I viewed as a classic or more highbrow than I would with a filler book. Yes, my reading habits do have a class system. There's no such thing as a level playing field here, though I have been known to stage an uprising or two. For example, I gave up on Middlesex but I stuck with Torchwood: Border Princes. A bad idea, by the way, because the Torchwood book really had nothing to recommend it. The jury is still out on Middlesex.
Later,
Quill
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Three Distractions On My Desk
Ok, so here's a small glimpse at what resides on my chaotic desk, which somehow attracts clutter like my computer screen attracts dust.
1 - Unreadable notes from the last Quill and Me meeting.
2 - Dancer From The Dance by Andrew Holleran .
3 - A shiny new penny.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
1 – Sorry, Quill!
2 – Thank you, Andrew Holleran.
3 – There is no new, shinny penny on my desk, just a dull, grubby 5 cent piece. *hangs head in shame, then grins* But doesn’t a new, shiny penny sound much more exciting?
Hope all is good,
Me.
1 - Unreadable notes from the last Quill and Me meeting.
2 - Dancer From The Dance by Andrew Holleran .
3 - A shiny new penny.
Btw before signing off I’d like to add something:
1 – Sorry, Quill!
2 – Thank you, Andrew Holleran.
3 – There is no new, shinny penny on my desk, just a dull, grubby 5 cent piece. *hangs head in shame, then grins* But doesn’t a new, shiny penny sound much more exciting?
Hope all is good,
Me.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Three Distractions on my Desk
We weren't kidding when we said that we would sometimes deviate off the book path! Quill and Me want you to get to know our personalities as well as our opinions, so sometimes we'll do fun get-to-know-you posts. It is my honor to lead off the first edition of 3 Distractions on My Desk!
1. A business card for Paris Texas because when your hair is so long you need to worry you'll sit on it, it's time to get it chopped.
2. Pauline Frommer's Washington, D.C. I'm fine with not using guidebooks too much once I'm actually in a location but stick one on my desk and I'm flipping through it every two seconds trying to memorize the exact address of a store I want to visit!
3. A little rock with eyes painted on it.....no, seriously :). It was a gift from a friend of mine sent when she was living in London. He is wee and cute and doesn't have a name but every time I glance his way I'm reminded of my friend and all the fun times we have had together.
Up next: Me will post the top three things distracting her.
See you next time!
Quill
ps. Name my rock! If you have a suggestion for a name for my pet rock, throw it at me in the comments.
1. A business card for Paris Texas because when your hair is so long you need to worry you'll sit on it, it's time to get it chopped.
2. Pauline Frommer's Washington, D.C. I'm fine with not using guidebooks too much once I'm actually in a location but stick one on my desk and I'm flipping through it every two seconds trying to memorize the exact address of a store I want to visit!
3. A little rock with eyes painted on it.....no, seriously :). It was a gift from a friend of mine sent when she was living in London. He is wee and cute and doesn't have a name but every time I glance his way I'm reminded of my friend and all the fun times we have had together.
Up next: Me will post the top three things distracting her.
See you next time!
Quill
ps. Name my rock! If you have a suggestion for a name for my pet rock, throw it at me in the comments.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
The First Page
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, beneath the vibrant purple canopy of a jacaranda tree, sat two very hot gals (enough with the eyes, it’s true I tell ya! It was 42 degrees and they both very hot! *nods*). Anyway, as I was saying, there were two gals, a tree and it was hot, oh and there was a pitcher of margarita. *woo hoo* As day turned into night, they chatted merrily about politics, the economy, the color yellow and books, which was when they discovered a mutual interest in author dedications. Excitedly, they talked until the sun rose in the sky while drinking margaritas, eating ice-cream and swatting flies, then cheerfully agreed on two things, they loved them all: big, small, witty or sad and they needed to start a blog to record their favorites. So, they did and they both lived happily ever after.
The end.
Update - Quill and Me found this abandoned blog. It used to be run by two gals known as Cinderella and Rapunzel and it sounded kinda cool, so we’re dusting it off and bringing it to life. But be warned, we can get sidetracked very easily, so you may find yourself reading about other stuff (like margaritas).
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