Memes Galore

I was tagged for a few memes, and I haven't had the time to get to them--until now!  I have been seeing them on several sites, so as not to repeat anyone, I won't tag anyone specifically, but if you want to participate, consider yourself tagged!

Kaylee & Sharon sent me the Happy Tag:

Hey everyone, I was tagged by Sharon & Kaylee.

Rules of the tag:

- Link to the person who tagged you *For some reason, I can't link today*

- List 6 things that make you happy

- Post the rules, tag six others and let them know you did so

- Then tell the person who tagged you your entry is finished!

My List!

1. My fiance-He's the best!!!  And treats me like a queen!

2. My immediate family-Mom, Dad, and little sister, Kesha

3. The color yellow-It is just so bright and related to so many things cheery, I can't help but smile!

4. Music-I love to dance, even though I am terrible.  Throw on some 80s, 90s, or boy band music and I am pumped!

5. Teen movies & TV shows-One Tree Hill, 90210, Degrassi, Clueless, Mean Girls, Sixteen Candles; love them all!

6. Books, of course!  Going to the bookstore or library, or getting packages in the mail, just make my day so much better!

Alea tagged me for the Bookshelf Meme:

1. Tag 3-5 people, so the fun keeps going!

2. Leave a comment at the original post at A Striped Armchair, so that Eva can collect everyone’s answers.

3. If you leave a comment and link back to Eva as the meme’s creator, she will enter you in a book giveaway contest! She has a whole shelf devoted to giveaway books that you’ll be able to choose from, or a bookmooch point if you prefer.

4. Remember that this is all about enjoying books as physical objects, so feel free to describe the exact book you’re talking about, down to that warping from being dropped in the bath water…

1. The book that’s been on your shelves the longest:

I don't know which book I have owned the longest.  Most of the books from my childhood are still at my parents' house.  Are You My Mother was my favorite book as a child, but as far as the books on my bookshelf now, most I've only had for maybe 5, 6 years.  

2. A book that reminds you of something specific in your life (a person, a place, a time, etc.):

Silver by Norma Fox Mazer holds a special place in my heart.  I first read this book in middle school, where I worked as a library aide (imagine that).  Everyday during the elective period, I would sit at the check-out desk and read, read, read.  I can't even tell you how many times I read Silver, but I loved it.  When I found it at a used bookstore, I snatched it up and everytime I look at it, I think of my days as a West Hardin Middle School librarian!

3. A book you acquired in some interesting way (gift, serendipity in a used bookstore, prize, etc.):

One of the books I received as a gift was The Great Gatsby.  I read it in high school and LOVED it! Somehow I lost my copy, so one year for Christmas, my little sister bought it for me.  

4. The most recent addition to your shelves:

Today my fiance bought me some R.L. Stine books on Amazon because a couple of mine had gotten torn and I was all bummed out.  However, I actually had multiple copies of them, so the new ones won't be on the shelf for long--I'm exchanging them for Evermore and something else (haven't decided yet)!  

5. A book that’s been with you to the most places:

I always carry a book in my purse.  But I don't know which I carried the longest. And I don't know if I've reread any of the books on my shelf, so I'm going to have to pass.

6. A bonus book that you want to talk about but doesn’t fit into the other questions:

Ok, good story.  I have a signed copy of Looking for Alaska.  I was at a conference, and John Green had just won the Printz award, and I had no idea who he was.  I really just wanted to meet another author (I had already met Sharon Draper and Sarah Dessen and a couple of others).  There was no line so I just rushed toward the table, bought the book, and then stood in front of him like an idiot trying to decide who he should make the book out to (I didn't know if I was keeping it or giving it to my sister).  Even through my stupidity, he was so nice and told a story about his family's reaction to him winning the award.  I felt like such a moron the whole time, but felt like a bigger moron when I got home and realized how BIG John Green is and now see how GIGANTIC he has become.  So I now have this signed book, made out to no one (because I never did decide) and embarrassing memories!  

*For some reason, I cannot add links to today's post.  You can find links to Kaylee, Sharon, & Alea on my blogroll.