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Rollercoaster Week

September 3, 2010 by Amy 5 Comments

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This week has been quite the rollercoaster.  Many highs and lows for me but not much in between. 

At work we closed down processes that have been in place for years.   It’s amazing how you can get attached to a set of code.  I can buy into the saying that coding is art and also the part where it’s the only one that fights back.  On the flip side, new process have come to fruition after months of meetings, coding, discussions and testing.  It feels much like the presentation of a new piece of artwork.  I mean, I think.  Not that I’ve ever debuted artwork.  It feels good, ok?

I gave up the full reigns on OTHBlog and gave up NBCPhd.  On the flip side got some great feedback and planning new stuff for iHeart with Danny’s management.  Announced a new partnership for this blog with NC Blog Buzz which I’m psyched about.

Personally saw some low lows and high highs.

It’s definitely not been a status quo week.  I feel a little drained and more than ready for the long weekend.

But through it all, I’ve been so thankful for friends with whom to rejoice on the hills and shed a virtual tear when it bottomed out.  God has covered me in peace this week.  We are not meant to go through it alone and I’m so thankful.

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Disney on Ice Presents Toy Story 3 in Charlotte

September 1, 2010 by Amy 7 Comments

The Bennett household is not new to Disney On Ice. The girls love many Disney movies and think seeing them in person and on skates is just, well, magical.  We have not had a chance to go to Toy Story 3 the movie yet but I have heard nothing but good things about it.  I’m a big fan of the Toy Story series and I’m so looking forward to seeing it on ice.  They are showing it in Charlotte October 6-10.  The very best part is I HAVE DISCOUNTS FOR YOU!  You all know how much I love a good discount and paired with a cultural event, well, it just makes my heart happy.

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Toy Story 3, the record-breaking #1 movie in the world, is so hot it’s cool as everyone’s favorite toys take to the ice in Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3! An award-winning creative team and a cast of world-class skaters are bringing Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl; and the rest of the gang to fans and families around the country in this brand-new live ice spectacular produced by Feld Entertainment. This fast-paced and witty tale of friendship will make a stop in Charlotte at the Time Warner Cable Arena, Oct. 6 – 10.

Check out more information over at the Time Warner site and let me know if you end up going October 6 – we’ll be there and I’d love to say hi!

I received this opportunity including 4 pack of tickets to the opening show because of my participation in the NC Blog Buzz network. I have pledged to give my honest opinion of the product/event.  All opinions are my own.

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Announcement

September 1, 2010 by Amy 1 Comment

Let me point you over to OneTreeHillBlog.com this morning where I’ve made a big announcement for the site.  There is a lot of training and planning going on behind the scenes and that’s what I’ve been absolutely swamped with lately.  It’s amazing how much I’ve been doing on autopilot for almost 3 years.   Putting what I do into words and instructions has been fun (I love CamStudio!) but quite eye-opening.   I’m really excited for this step and loosening my grip is already quite freeing.

While we’re on the topic I’ll say that Kaitlin and I have closed NBCParenthood.com for the foreseeable future.  I think we’ve decided that the audience just doesn’t have a fan site presence at this point.

Yesterday I had an exciting meeting with Danny Gokey’s manager and looking forward to the future of that site.

And I guess I can’t leave out our FNL site.  The fifth and final season will be starting next month and then we’ll have to say goodbye to that show.  I’m going to enjoy the last leg of that ride.  Texas Forever!

Through all this I’m looking forward to putting more time and attention into THIS site.  So if you’re reading this THANK YOU.

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Emmy 2010 Wrap-Up

August 30, 2010 by Amy Leave a Comment

Just a few thoughts:

  1. SO excited for “Cam” from Modern Family for his win as well as the whole cast and crew for winning Best Comedy
  2. Very sad for Kyle and Connie for not winning their categories but a little surreal seeing them in the crowd!  So happy the show at least got recognized.
  3. The LOST song that Jimmy Fallon performed was hilarious.  “At least I tried.”
  4. George Clooney’s bit with Modern Family was gold.
  5. So many gorgeous dresses but these are my top 3

 

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Old Navy Haul

August 28, 2010 by Amy 1 Comment

So…I went to Old Navy today trying to score a few really good deals on those sweaters I blogged about yesterday.  I was so disappointed when they didn’t work out.  But here’s what I did get:

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Fashion Friday: Fall Mommy Outfits

August 27, 2010 by Amy 5 Comments

I started browsing Old Navy’s site the other day and just couldn’t quit mentally adding items to my wish list.  The past few seasons with Old Navy have been sketchy for me.  I thought I’d officially grown out of their style but I’m pretty excited about these.  Pretty basic but I love the rich colors.

So basically this is what I look like nearly every fall.  Jeans and a sweater.  Cool shoes and some jewelry if I’m lucky.  I’m so looking forward to jeans!  I would wear them year-round if it weren’t so hot!

 

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Sweaters and Jeans, Oh my by bennettaj featuring old navy jeans

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Introducing MotherofFashion.com

August 26, 2010 by Amy 1 Comment

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I knew there was one more thing for my list today.  This deserves it’s own post anyway!

I have been saying for years that my friend Dani needs to start a blog but we could never quite settle down and get to it.   I finally wrangled her to my office and thus, MotherofFashion.com was born.  We’ve been working several late, Starbucks-laden nights (why yes, I do work for coffee) working on the design and I’m super happy at how everything has turned out.   Dani is a fashionista at heart and always looks her best but just under those cute clothes is one of the biggest hearts I know.  Through the site, she wants to share her fashion secrets to help us all look and most importantly feel our best.  The best thing I can liken this to is a Mommy version of What Not to Wear.

She’s just getting started but has caught the blogging bug and has lots of plans oozing out of her creative mind!  I simply can not wait to see where this goes!  So hop over there and first tell her welcome and second, give her a big Happy Birthday message for today!

Love ya, Dani!

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Thursday Laundry List

August 26, 2010 by Amy 5 Comments

I have so much to tell you that I made a list while I was walking on the treadmill this morning at the Y.

1 – Let’s start there!  Three days this week I’ve gone to run/walk at the Y after dropping the girls off at school.  I can’t tell you how good it feels to start the day like that.  Then, midway through the day it’s like, wow, I don’t have to think about exercising because I did it HOURS ago.  Win!

2 – We got a new roof!  The roof, the roof, the roof is on fyah…ok, it’s not and it wasn’t. That’s just the song I start singing every time I say roof.  Actually we had hail damage a few months back along with many people in our neighborhood.  I think we’re the 5th house or so.  The shingles are a little darker and we got the 3-ply shingles. 

 

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3 – The girls had Independence Day at school on Tuesday.  Lexi grabbed Emma’s hand and they walked in like that.  Emma took her to her class and then walked to hers.  It still blows my mind that she would be the one leading someone into school.  A teacher stopped her though and told her she couldn’t do that again so Emma walks her to the commons area and then they each go down their own hall.  They are SO cute together and I love that they love each other so well.

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4 – We bought Monopoly Tuesday night.  Can’t tell you how disappointed I was to find the size of the property cards and color of Baltic and Mediterranean Avenue have changed.  I don’t know why.  Sometimes I don’t do well with change.

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5 – MrsFussyPants is hosting a discussion on CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters.  Since reading Mere Christianity I’m psyched to jump in on that one.

6 – Marla Taviano is hosting a Radical Readalong.  I’m so excited to see what comes out of that.

7 – I tried out Facetime yesterday and it was amazing!  Excellent quality video and sound.   It’s like having a high quality, mobile web cam.  So much easier to show stuff to the other person. Not that I do that, you know, but just the fact that you can is pretty cool.

That’s it, I hope your Thursday is going well!

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