Sookie Stackhouse + Long Update

I finally used my Wal-Mart gift card my brother gave me for Christmas. I used it online and bought the Sookie Stackhouse bookset. It ended up being the same price (when figuring in shipping) as amazon.com so I figured why not? I needed to use the card before it expired or was lost anyways. Plus, I’ve wanted to read this series for awhile now

It arrived today. Very quick shipping! I just ordered it like 2 nights ago and didn’t pay any extra for such fast shipping. Very nice. Usually amazon.com’s free shipping takes at least a week (sometimes 3 weeks).

I’ll post more about these books as I read them or after I’m done with the series. Have any of you read them? Did you like it? Do you watch True Blood on HBO? I only saw one episode of True Blood, but I liked it. I have it waiting in my NetFlix que for whenever they have the DVD set.



As you noticed, I have been changing the layout around here. I posted about it a few entries ago. I’ve also edited the right sidebar some and added to it. I’m also thinking about making a top area with links to things. Any suggestions?

Today I have my paranormal stuff to do. Sounds funny saying it like that. I have a meeting to go to and then we’re going on a residential investigation. That means I more than likely can’t say much about it. Next weekend we’re reviewing the material from Sloss Furnace. Fun fun! I hope we caught something good.

The picture I posted of my closet and part of my room really made me want to cleanup my closets and room. So, I cleaned it up yesterday while listening to Lady GaGa, The All American Rejects, Britney Spears, Metro Station, Justin Timberlake and TI, Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls. Yeah, I have an odd assortment of music there and I love it! Should I grab one of those cool lil iPod things and add music to my blog? I’ve been thinking about it…

Anyways, I moved out all of my Collector Barbies and put them on the top shelves of the guest bedroom’s closet. Here are their pictures since they are going into the dark for a long time now and they wanted to say “Hello.” Really, they did. See them waving at you?



While cleaning it out I also came across my most expensive shoes. They are 2 couture pairs from Nicole Miller. I love them but I’ve never worn them outside the house. I know, I really should. I’m just scared I’m gonna ruin them or something and you all know how much those cost!



To clean out my closet I figured I really needed to take out everything that was hanging up and try it on if I haven’t worn it for awhile. If it didn’t fit right, I’d put it up on the top shelf. This seemed to work pretty well but took a long time. I ended up with quite a few things that are up on the top shelf now, but it just gives me that much more motivation to workout and eat better. Seeing that I have Armani and Dior up there really irks me.

Now I present to you my newly cleaned up closet.



Whew. So, that was how I spent most of my day yesterday. I wonder how many calories I burned trying on all those clothes and cleaning. It was only one of the closets too. I still have the other one, but it isn’t that bad. That is where my more dressy clothes are and all my coats and jackets and more shoes. Actually, it is pretty bad too but it is hard to open the door too far because of my computer desk. I’ll put that closet off for a few more days.

How are all of your weekends going? Doing anything fun and exciting? Tell me about it!

Flashback Friday – Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Remember the television series on Nickelodeon’s SNICK called Are You Afraid of the Dark? It was quite possibly one of my favorite series back when I was in elementary school. I loved SNICK. I will probably feature later Flashback Fridays on some of those other shows too. Remember that big orange couch? I saw it at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, FL on a field trip for school. We also saw an episode of Clarissa Explains it All being filmed, well behind glass for a part of it. It was awesome either way!



I’ve always loved scary stories, so this was my favorite show on SNICK. My bestfriend growing up hated it though because it was too scary. I’d always try to get her to watch it though when she slept over on Saturday night. LOL If nobody was over though, I’d usually watch it in my parent’s bedroom. It was way before TiVo and maybe I felt more comfortable watching it in there instead of my own room. Who knows?

I must confess though, I was scared of the dark for real for a long time. I slept with a night light. Yup. You heard it here.


So my questions for you:

Do you remember the series?
Did you like it?
Did it scare you?
Any favorite episodes?

Survivor: Tocantins

Survivor is back! This time they are in Tocantins (however you say that one). It is in Brazil. Can you believe it is the 18th season of Survivor? I remember when the first one was aired back in its truest form (or so I think anyways).

A few episodes have aired already, but you haven’t missed too much really. You can catch up online now even and watch the previous episodes for free on their website. It airs on Thursdays on CBS at 8pm ET.

I don’t have any favorites quite yet. It is too soon to tell really who I like or not. Do you guys have any favorites if you are watching it?

I’m also not too sure about the cross-tribe-alliance that is going on. It could be genius or it could go terribly wrong. Either way, Exile Island isn’t looking too bad anymore.

Is it just me or do these people already look sickly thin? They need to cast more people with some meat on their bones in my opinion.



Anyways, I’m looking forward to the episode tonight. Anyone else watching Survivor Tocantins?

My Inner Fashionista

I found this quiz/tag thing from Andhari and it looked fun. I was craving some fashion-related blog post soon anyways. Thanks Andhari!


Here is a look into my main closet. I’ve numbered areas to explain them more…



1. Inside my closet. I used to arrange it by type and color. I gave up on that though because it is small. I have another closet this same size to the left of this one on the other side of the window. It is weird. The clear plastic drawers hold clothing too. I have purses I don’t use often on each side of the drawers.

2. My shoe rack. Here are my favorite shoes except sneakers. I usually end up wearing my white Nikes with the pink check lately though.

3. Bookshelf. It displays my B.S. Criminal Justice on the top shelf. Next shelf is my perfumes. The rest are books. It is filled.

4. This is my ottoman that is next to my bed. It has my jeans on it right now and my blue workout mat.

5. Louis Vuitton purse. Well, it might be. Long story to this purse. I’m not sure if it is real or fake. Most likely fake in all honesty but if so it is a good knock-off!

6. Breaking Dawn. My Harry Potter train case boxed set is on the floor (too big for bookcase) and then my Twilight Saga boxed set couldn’t fit in my bookcase, so that is how it got in the picture.

7. Bookcase. It is in front of a window and is in between my 2 closets. It has my stereo on the top shelf (not pictured). The rest of the shelves are filled with books.


Name the item of clothing that has been with you the longest:
I have a few shirts from High School still, I think. Since I moved back in with the parents I have 2 awkward closets and a few big plastic containers filled with clothes. I also had my suitcase that was in storage with some clothing stolen (along with about $2k worth of other items).

Other than jeans, what’s an article of clothing that you can’t live without?
I’d totally say my jeans! I don’t like my legs and I’m rather pale so I usually wear pants. Besides jeans, I’d say I can’t live without my blue Coach purse. I’ve had it for like 3 or 4 years and it still looks great! I love it. I have like 30 purses, but I use this one 90% of the time. I also can’t live without my sunglasses. I have sensitive eyes so if I am outside, I have them on. Here are pics of the purse and my favorite sunglasses from Vera Wang and YSL.





What was the last item of clothing you bought?
I bought some fun tees from Target recently. I bought some of the $5 ones for St. Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day. I also got a nice black ¾ sleeve top and a black tank top with braided straps on clearance for only $2.something. Not bad at all! Actually, I think they were all black except one that was a bright green. Black is slimming, what can I say?

Describe your perfect winter & summer footwear:
Winter : I love boots. I love my Isaac Mizrahi ones that lace up the side and have a pointy toe but they aren’t so comfortable to wear for extended periods. Besides boots, I like heels or flats that are interesting in some way.
Summer : Sandals, heels, flats, flip-flops (hey I’m from Florida where that is a staple of clothing if you grew up by the beach!), wedges, basically anything that is fun and summery.

And what’s a brand you wouldn’t recommend?
I used to shop at Forever 21 when I lived in Orlando (and was in college). Most of the items I bought from there though didn’t last for very long at all (some things are a one-wear-quality). For that reason, I wouldn’t recommend them. They do have some cute items of course, but my experience with it is not good.

What’s the ugliest trend of all time?
I can't pick just one! Acid washed jeans, double denim, really ripped denim, MC Hammer pants, trucker hats, showing your thong on purpose, the hood thong (okay it wasn't a big trend but it was funny!), nut hugger jeans on men, Crocs, etc. I really dislike many things.

And the best?
Well fitting jeans that flatter your body.

What was your biggest fashion faux-pas?
I dressed like a “skater” or “punk” for a year or so. I dyed my hair in purple streaks too once. This was like 10 years ago when it wasn’t a normal thing to see. I got over the whole thing quickly thankfully.

What colors predominate in your wardrobe?
A little bit of everything but mostly black, pink, blue, and purple.

What are your vintage shopping strategies?
I don’t shop vintage, but I would if there were designer vintage stores near me.

What’s the most insane piece of clothing that you have ever owned?
In High School I wore these bright pink pants I wore probably once a week. I loved it. I wore it with my “Rocker Girl” shirt or some other cool black top. I also had red leopard pants that felt awesome in college they laced up on the bottom part.

If you could describe the majority of the clothes you own in one word, what would it be?
Polished. Black. Most of my clothing is black when it comes to tops (it is slimming!).


If you thought this was fun too, go ahead and take the quiz too! I added the closet view and descriptions so that is not something you have to do too. I just thought it would be fun to add. :)

New Layout

I just updated the layout to Sheri's World. What do you think?



I found this picture I used for the header awhile ago, so I can't give credit to whoever made it from wherever I found it. Sorry! I edited the makeup and added the red to it. I also gave the girl green eyes because I have green eyes. Oh I also gave her darker eyebrows because they were the same shade as her hair and looked weird. If you made the picture or know who did, I'll give credit somewhere.

I did make the background though. I tried it with a heart one but I couldn't get it to look right, so if you saw that (it was up for like 10 minutes) sorry you couldn't read anything!

Thank you again to Lee who made my previous layout. She has a really great and FREE design service. I will still link to ya on the right because I <3 ya and think what you do is great! I still have the files you made so I can use that layout again at another time. :)

Sheri – “Seductive and Ruthless”

I found this name quiz thing over at Carina’s blog and thought I’d give it a try. She said it fit with who she was, so I was curious to see if mine would be too.

I have to say that it is about 90% accurate with who I am as a person, which shocks me. I guess my parents did give me the right name after all!

You Are Seductive and Ruthless

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

The Bachelor – Season Finale

The Bachelor’s season finale was tonight. I of course watched it. I’ve seen every episode this season and have even blogged about it a few times. So, here is my review of the show and after show.

Jason is now up to the part where he is introducing his son Ty to Melissa and Molly. That is a big step for a parent to do.

Jason’s date with Melissa was shown first and they went golfing with Ty. They’re still in New Zealand and it is absolutely beautiful. I’m not a golfer, but I’d golf there. It looked like they had a good time and Ty liked Melissa even. Jason brought a little lamb for Ty to play with and he wanted to name it “Sheep” it was too cute. Then she got to meet his family. They even seemed to like her too.

Jason then had his date with Molly meeting Ty and the family. Molly was really nervous to meet Ty because she apparently isn’t around kids much. Hmm. Interesting factor there Jason! You have a kid… Speaking of, Ty wasn’t too interested in Molly at all at first. Eventually he played with her too. I think he liked Melissa more though. Jason’s family grilled her too. Her eyes went huge and bug-eyed a lot during this part of the show. The family really thinks that she loves Jason, so they like her more than Melissa. Dun dun dun.

Jason sits with his Mom and has a heart-to-heart with her about the women he has chosen. He is really torn between the two and doesn’t know who to pick. They both love him, but he hasn’t said those words to either of them. He does admit to the cameras though that he is falling for them both.

Melissa then had another date with Jason and they were on a yacht around New Zealand in the rain. They jumped into the freezing water too. I wouldn’t have done that. Not because of the cold water, but because of my fear of sharks. Jason couldn’t save you from Jaws Melissa! Melissa’s parents also finally agreed to talk to Melissa’s parents (remember, he didn’t meet them on the hometown date). Melissa confessed her love to him (again) and he just kisses her. Ugh! Quit playing games with these girls Jason.

Molly then got her date with Jason and who knows what Jason had planned for them because Molly derailed the date back to her place for a hot oil massage with her giving the massage in a bikini. Can we say desperate? I really hope Jason doesn’t pick her. She made him a “fairytale love book.” It was very cute and sappy. But will he pick her?

Then DeAnna shows up at Jason’s rented house! She is my pick. I’ve wanted her to be with Jason since the beginning. FYI for those that don’t remember she is the last “Bachelorette” from last season. DeAnna didn’t pick him, and she should have and she knows it now since it didn’t work out with Jesse. So, she confesses to Jason that he still has a chance with her. However, he seems to not want her, and she leaves but gives him some words of wisdom from her experience in having to decide who to be with.

Between Melissa and Molly, I like Melissa for him more. She seems like a more genuine fit for him, but who knows? I still like DeAnna more. LoL.

Jason picked out the ring and he got to look through such beautiful (and really expensive) rings. The one he picked out was amazing! Whoever he picks is one lucky lady.

Speaking of the ladies, he still isn’t sure who he is going to pick, or so he says through the editing of the show right now. Too bad he isn’t a polygamist - then he wouldn’t have to send any of them home and they could live a real life Big Love show. HBO would totally pick up that reality show! Hey, maybe that was the big twist they said was the most dramatic ending ever.

The final rose….

Who will it go to?

Molly comes out first and Jason doesn’t look like he is going to propose to her (based on his facial expressions anyways). He says that she is an amazing and stunning person, and doesn’t know how he can let her go, but he has to. Ha! I saw that one coming. She is of course devastated (with good reason).

Jason cries a lot after she leaves, and leans over the balcony contemplating love perhaps. Molly talks in the limo and is shocked and crying and shocked. Aren’t they always? Get yourself together Jason because now you have to propose to Melissa or break her heart too and pick DeAnna!

Melissa then comes out and he looks much happier and like he will actually propose to her, and he does! Finally he says he loves her and proposes. She of course says yes! Then he gives her the final rose. So sweet. I wonder if they keep all those roses and display them somewhere in their house once the get married (if they actually get married).

I don’t get how it was the most dramatic ending to The Bachelor ever though…

Next aired the “After The Final Rose.” Tonight there was no audience for it though. So what happened to make it so emotional to limit the people there? The suspense!

Jason comes out with the host and I get the feeling he is no longer with Melissa. He cries and explains that “things have been different” and they “aren’t right for each other.” Then he says he can’t stop thinking about Molly. Ugh! Then he explains he is ending things with Melissa tonight (or well the night they taped this). So, he never broke it off with her before this show taped? What the hell Jason?!? That is so wrong on so many levels. Then he says he wants to ask Molly back into his life.

Jason is so not my favorite Bachelor anymore. WTF. “Most dramatic” after show because he is the biggest ass. I almost don’t want to watch this any further and attempted to turn off the TV. I didn’t though. Damn the show and my needing to know what happens!

Melissa then comes out on stage and she doesn’t look happy at all. I wouldn’t either! Jason is a prick. He does in fact break up with her on stage. She lashes out at him and he gives the “it’s not you, it’s me” shit. Then he says to her that he has feelings for Molly still. Seriously, I’d punch him in the face and tell him to stop spewing more lies at me.

She walks away from him and says not to call or text her anymore. Good for you Melissa!

Molly comes out and talks to the host. They of course show the sappy moments she and Jason shared (to make her cry of course). Producers love tears! She admits she has some feelings for him still. She doesn’t say she still loves him though, but she does say that she wants him to take her back but would have questions to ask first. Hmm.

Then Jason comes back on the stage (if an audience was there they’d probably boo at him). She grills him about why he didn’t pick her, and he is rather tongue-tied. He then explains that he just broke up with Melissa. She looks shocked. Then he says that he is still thinking about her and loves her. She still looks shocked. Then he asks if she’d go out for coffee or drinks with him. She doesn’t look like she knows what to say or do about this new turn of events. Really, I wouldn’t either.

Molly says she is very confused and they still have a lot to talk about and she still has those feelings for him too and they can “see where things go.” Tomorrow night is the 2nd part of this after show, and I really don’t even care to watch it.

I don’t think they’ll really get married and I don’t honestly care what he does. I’m also unsure if I even want to watch the next season of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. Jason you ruined it for me!

Fun With Photoshop

I was bored and made this artwork out of one of my pictures I took recently of myself. What ya think?

Paranormal Investigation - Sloss Furnace

Ready for a paranormal investigation post people? Well, here you go! I’ve been told I’m rather mysterious about the investigations I go on and such. That is because I have to be most of the time. Residential investigations I really cannot reveal much about due to confidentiality. Sorry! Last night’s investigation was at a place we had to pay to investigate at though. So, I feel comfortable sharing with you my experience from this past weekend.

We investigated Sloss Furnace in Birmingham, Alabama. It is only about an hour away from where I live. It is also one of the most haunted places in the Southeastern USA.

They even have a haunted house they setup there every Halloween called Sloss Fright Furnace. I haven’t been to that. I prefer actual ghost investigations over lame haunted houses. I punched a clown once at Universal Studios Horror Nights when I was 10 years old. I hate clowns.

Sloss has been featured on Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel too. Click here to view their best moments from their investigation. I also added this clip from their show because well it gives a good enough of a view from it and I could add it from You Tube. If you want to see that whole show, you can find it on You Tube as well.



I would post things from the group I am in, but since we just investigated it this weekend there is no way we’d be able to review all of the evidence yet! Hopefully we got some good things on camera and in pictures and in EVPs.

The group was split into 4 smaller groups so we could each have a chance to investigate the “boiler room” “the tunnel” and “outside perimeter.”

The group I was in started with the outside area first. It was freezing cold, literally. It was also a misty rain/snow all night. Not the best of conditions to be outside. The outer part wasn’t very scary. Biggest thing that happened was me falling down and hurting my right toe, knees and butt. I saved the camera though! Good thing it was so cold my legs and feet felt like icicles because I didn’t start feeling the pain from that fall until we were almost ready to leave.

Our group made it back to the safety area before our time was up. We then went to the boiler room to investigate. I’d been to Sloss Furnace before for a daytime investigation with the group, and I went up on the catwalk then. I hated it. I hate ladders and heights like that and when I came down from the ladder the heavy metal gate slammed on my chest. So, I was in no way going back up there. Plus, there is a ghost that likes to try to lure people to a certain section that doesn’t have any flooring there anymore to get them to fall. Well, screw you ghost shadow person I’m not going up there! Two people from my group did go up there though and did an EVP and took some pictures. They had a personal experience up there though (I can’t get into that because it didn’t happen to me, sorry!). It is creepy in the boiler room, I will say that. You get the feeling like you are being watched and followed. However, I didn’t feel scared at all. I didn’t see anything either. Several people did though and some were even slapped. I really wanted to see something, but nada. We also went into the basement area in the boiler room. We did EVPs, took pics, etc. I still didn’t see anything. Grrr.

We went back and retreated to the bathroom/museum area for our turn at the safety area. It was nice and warm in there. We made trips to the bathroom often throughout the night to defrost.

Then we were going to go to the tunnel, but the tunnel was a flop pretty much because of the heavy rain the night before. The back part was flooded and the other area wasn’t a big area at all and smelled really gross.

So instead the leaders and those who wanted to go back into the boiler room went back in there. I went of course. The leader tried provoking it again to get something out of it. The ghost of “Slag” hates women, so I suggested she try to pull a Nick from the Ghost Adventures and tell him she was in charge now and he was fired. It was pretty funny. Me and the other female there were also telling the ghost how pathetic he was and how women would do a better job than he ever could. It was great. However, I still didn’t see anything. I felt something looking at us, but I didn’t see anything. Disappointing really. I would have liked to see something, or even be slapped. I wanted my money’s worth dammit!

That was pretty much it. We still need to review the evidence and such. People did have personal experiences there, I just didn’t. Maybe next time. It was a fun investigation though, even enduring the freezing cold.

I didn’t get home until 4AM. It took me at least an hour to fall asleep because I was still freezing. Even under many covers and the heater on it took me awhile to thaw out from the cold. I’m still tired. My Mom woke me up to tell me to look outside at some point yesterday morning because snow was on the ground, a little. I looked and immediately fell back to sleep.

2 Awards!

Bibi at http://bibihasthelastword.blogspot.com/ has awarded me with 2 very special awards. Thank you so much! Bibi has been one of my blogger friends for a few months and is really a great person. I encourage you all to go check out her blog too! Thanks again Bibi!

“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”



This award acknowledges the values that every blogger shows in his/her effort to transmit cultural, ethical, literary and personal values every day.

The rules to follow are:

1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person that has granted the award and his or her blog link.

2) Pass the award to another 15 blogs that are worthy of this acknowledgment. Remember to contact each of them to let them know they have been chosen for this award.



Since I am giving out two awards, I am going to give them to everyone listed below and anyone who reads this can pick it up too. Yeah, I'm not following the "rules" on the awards. I'm a rebel. (Did anyone else just hear Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" in their head just now?)


BIBI at http://bibihasthelastword.blogspot.com/

Nickie at http://bunnnichick.blogspot.com/

Andhari at http://littleinsomniaclolita.blogspot.com/

Lee at http://cossiethegreat.blogspot.com/

Liz at http://tidbitsfromliz.blogspot.com/

Paula at http://welcomingspirit.blogspot.com/

Cat at http://zipbagofbones.blogspot.com/

Brenda at http://brendasusan.blogspot.com/

The Garver Family at http://jrgarverfamily.blogspot.com/

Bobby G at http://www.bobbygspot.org/