Heat Wave

     Well, until now, I'd kind of forgotten I had a blog!  It's 108 degrees right now (feels like 117 according to Weather Underground) and it's going to be 113 tomorrow.  We had to spray off the chickens with a water hose because it's so hot.  They were just sitting outside panting.
     On another subject, I had 140 views of my blog from Russia a few days ago, which was pretty cool.  до свидания (goodbye) for now!

The Legend of Korra

Big Dog and I really liked the series Avatar: The Last Airbender, so we decided to watch the new series The Legend of Korra, which takes place after Avatar.  Before I write about the new show, though, I think I'll write a brief synopsis of Avatar.

The Fire Nation is at war with the other nations (Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, and Air Nomads), and it's Aang's job, as the Avatar (the one person who can bend all elements), to stop it.

I think my favorite character from Avatar: The Last Airbender is Toph Bei Fong, a blind Earthbender who can feel vibrations in the earth.  She's just so awesome.

The Legend of Korra is very good so far, and, although I've only watched the first two episodes, I think it will be just as good, if not better, than Avatar.  When the season is over, I'll write a full review of it.

The Hunger Games Movie

Okay, so I just read nevillegirl's post on the Hunger Games movie, and it reminded me that I've been meaning to do my own.

I personally thought that the movie followed the plot of the book very well.  There were only a couple of things that were different from in the books, but they were small, and were just little things you have to do when you're cutting characters and all that.

That was a really short review, but know that the Hunger Games movie is awesome.  I give it a 5/5 for sure.

The Chicks Have Hatched!!!

Our chicks hatched!  We hatched three out of four, which was more than I had hoped for, since usually only 50% of shipped eggs hatch.  One of them died because it bled a lot and had some sort of issue, but we tried our hardest to keep it alive.  Our two others are wonderful Easter Eggers (hybrid Ameracauna-ish chickens that lay colored eggs).  We've got seven more eggs to hatch (some Blue Ameracaunas and some Blue Orpingtons), so we're far from done.  Our chicken Lello is broody, so we're going to try to get her to raise the two chicks that hatched.  They have yet to be named.  In another twenty-one days we'll have more chicks.  Ah, the joy of chickens...

Antoshka

I love this song/cartoon.  I've actually memorized it.  Here's the video that goes with it:

I Didn't Get Pinched

    Thank goodness for my green-rimmed glasses.  They saved me on Saint Patrick's Day.  Well, no one ever pinches hard, but, hey, it's nice to be wearing green.

The Countdown to Eggs!

Hatching eggs are coming next week!  We ordered them from My Pet Chicken. which is a hatchery that allows you to purchase a minimum of three baby chicks.  We've ordered chicks from them twice, and it's an excellent hatchery.  This time, we're ordering hatching eggs.

We've ordered hatching eggs before, almost hatching one chick out of three, but the incubator came unplugged.  Hopefully, we'll hatch some chicks this time!  There's going to be another order coming in April, but this is our first one to come.  We know what week the eggs are coming, but not the exact day, so the countdown is approximate.  Now, let the countdown begin!

Countdown to eggcelence:  8-14 days left

My Historical Docent Tour Training

Yes, so my training went well.  I will be doing a mock tour for the Slave Cabin Tour, once I have memorized it. Now, what I will do as a docent is:  help out with events, clean waysides (signs), sort books, fetch things, give tours, take pictures, and whatever else needs to be done.

Back to my training, I've memorized a good chunk of my spiel, so I'm happy. 

Adieu, for now.  :D

It Snowed (And is Snowing)

*happy smile*  Yeah.  Sorry, I don't have pictures right now.  I'll take some in the morning with my new camera, if the snow's still there.  :)

Photography With My New Camera

So, I got a Canon EOS Rebel T3 1100D (I know, it's a mouthful), and it takes the best pictures ever!  I love it, and my Sony Handycam video camera, 'cause they're so good.  Yeah, I shot a short film with my video camera; it has a really good picture (HD) and good sound, with a wind muffling thing and stabilization.  I took some test pictures with my Canon, and they're great.  The stabilization is nice, and it has a bunch of neat settings.  Okay, I'll upload my test pictures, and possibly a short video from my video camera.  :D  I love photography.

My sweater pocket, which I think has really good texture.

This one is my favorite.  Oh, and it's my chandelier with plastic beads, in case you're wondering.

This is my second favorite picture, because of the way it shows the detail of the blue beads.

A surreal picture of Big Dog.

Okay, so, if you like the pics, please comment!  Tell me your favorite ones.  :D

Updated Blogroll!!!

Yes, Ning, I have followed your blog.  It's now under 'Blogs I Like' in the sidebar, and I have followed your blog.  If you'll go to the FAQ (or just click on the pic of me in the sidebar) and I answered your question.  I love your blog, and I'm quite pleased to have a new follower.  Thanks and I hope you enjoy my blog!

I'm a Historical Docent!!!

Yes, I'm a docent.  If you don't know what a docent is, it's a volunteer.  So, I'm part of the plantation work force, and I get behind-the-scenes tours and to help out with my choice of things to do.  So much fun!  I was accepted immediately, and I'm happy about my especially nerdy chicken e-mail address, because I found out that the lady doing the interviews has chickens!!!  Multiple punctuation!!!!!!  Also, I'm reading the Hunger Games Book Two, currently (I'll probably be done with it tomorrow).  The first book was excellent, and I am looking forward to the movie that's coming out March 23.  There's going to be a movie for each book in the series!  *cheers wildly*  I must seem a little batty with my multiple punctuation, but, hey, what does it matter?  Hmm, right now I'm debating whether this should be a scheduled post that will be put up on January 7th, or not.  *decides*  Jan. 7th it is!  Toodles!  (Hates that form of goodbye, but is running out of other sign-offs)

The Hunger Games

Yes, I loved the first (and second) book of The Hunger Games series.  It rocks!!!  If you haven't read the series, read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  It's awesome.  Enough said.  Okay, maybe not enough.  Here's a short and to-the-point summary.

Katniss Everdeen lives a simple life hunting illegally in the woods to feed her mother and sister.  When her sister's name is drawn for an annual fight to the death.  Katniss volunteers to take her sister's place, dooming herself to a painful death.  When Peeta Mellark, the baker's son, is deemed the boy tribute of their district, Katniss isn't sure who to trust.

Allright, that was short and sweet.  So, this series is spectacular.  That's the end of my review.

5/5 (Sadly, that's the highest score I can theoretically give.)

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've brought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

The fire is slowly dying
And my dear we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Yes, I'm singing that in my head, because (*drum roll*), it's snowing, and better yet, sticking!  It's glorious looking outside, and I walked out barefoot to get some footage to use in one of my movies.  Such an overcast day with the sun shining pink behind the clouds, but not completely overpowering.  I have taken pictures of it, but the slight pink-yellow color does not show well.  I love days like this, which is why I find Alaska to be so captivating.  It was always so cold and dreary, looking like the pictures in a fairy tale.  The big, bad woods that we only dream about.  With fluffy, perfect snow piled on pine trees, it's picture perfect, an idealism.  Except for the large game and predators, that is.

Don't get me wrong, our woods here are gorgeous, pretty and perfect, but they're relatively harmless, minus snakes.  Winter's a comin'.  It surely is, and I'm delighted, for it has always been my favorite season.  On a different note, I'm reading Book One of The Hunger Games, which is wonderful.  *nods*  Adios!