PrincessButtercup

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You know you want to!

Hey all! With MFM only two months away it is time to be getting serious about your preparations before the convention. And don't forget the Tiger Haven Charity Auction we hold every year! Tiger Haven is a nonprofit charity organization so they depend on donations from people like you who love and want to protect our big cats like tigers, lions and more. That also means your donations are tax deductible so just another reason to give!

We have already received some donations but every bit helps. If you will be unable to attend the convention, or can't bring your donation because you are flying you are welcome to ship your donations to me, PrincessB. Contact me on the MFM website or lj or wherever and I can get you the address to ship to. If you are shipping from within the United States please try to ship by the beginning of August for best chance of getting it to me. If shipping from outside the USA, send the sooner the better because it can take up to two months for things to get around.

Some of the things we have already received are; a gift certificate to Build-a-bear, some new animal themed drinking cups, some Rainforest Cafe stuff and a Lion King lunch box, among other things.

If you are cleaning out your space, having a yard sale or even in your own personal shopping keep a look out for things that might be good in the charity auction. Some ideas; the wolf figurines you've had forever and don't really pay much attention to, clean them up and let them personalize someone else's space. The geeky video games or comics you find in the resale shop, or the Lion King item forgotten at the back of the shelf. Maybe you have an artistic talent or know someone who does, you could paint, draw or sew something unique just for the auction. If you know of someone who might have something great for the auction or could make something, don't hesitate to ask them.

Of course if you are going to be at MFM make sure to come check out the auction, you may find something to bid on! There are many changes planned for this years action and how things are done so come see what is new.

Every bit of money we can raise goes to Tiger Haven Sanctuary (TigerHaven.org) and is used to house, feed and care for their well over 200 rescued big cats. It takes a lot of food to feed that many cats and they all need adequate and safe shelters along with medical care to keep them healthy. These cats depend on the love and care they get at Tiger Haven Sanctuary and none of it would be possible without your donations. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at the Tiger Haven Charity Auction at Mephit Fur Meet over Labor day weekend!

Current Mood: busy

Go vote for me!!!!

There is only today and tomorrow left in the voting time but you can vote for each day.

http://www.dollartreeholidaycontest.com/contest/gallery/?submission_id=40042

(well, paid extra at least ;) )

I went Friday and saw the movie! I am happy to report that while there are one or two scenes where there is a glimpse of me, there is one scene where I can be seen VERY well multiple times!

After seeing myself at the movie theater I went downtown to "The Stage on Broadway" for a release party for the movie. The party included Katrina Elam (star of the movie) showing up and singing a couple songs. Along with Katrina there was a VIP table set up right next to me, my fellow movie friends and our guys so we were right next to a big producer (or something like that), the talk show host from the movie and Dean Cain's father. (Dean Cain is best known as Superman from Lois and Clark and is the producer for Pure Country 2)

Video I took at the release party: That's My Man by Katrina Elam http://www.redgage.com/c-hffjif

My review of the movie: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/375589_review-of

Current Mood: happy
Current Music: That's My Man - Katrina Elam

Being a day dreamer I've always had things I wanted to do before I die and I'm always interested in new experiences. I finally compiled an actual list and came up some more additions.
(of course always subject to change, this is just the thoughts now)

x after things I've done

1. Dance in front of others and not care what they think x

2. Write and share at least a short story x

3. See at least three countries (just two so far)

4. Participate in a run or walk for charity x

5. Go skydiving

6. Get married x

7. Become a parent

8. Visit all 50 states (I believe I'm currently at 27 visited)

9. Meet someone "famous" x

10. Be on TV x

11. Be in a newspaper x

12. Be in a movie x

13. Go on a cruise

14. Ride a horse x

15. Own a house

16. Give something or do something for someone else with absolutely no thought of recognition x

17. Go hang gliding

18. See a play that truly moves you x

19. Learn a second language

20. Play an instrument in front of others x

21. Sing in front of a large group x

22. Eat something out of the ordinary x

23. Watch a sunrise or set over the ocean x

24. Visit at least 5 historic locations x

25. Go white water rafting x

26. See a space shuttle launch

27. Take a long train ride to anywhere it is going

28. Save a life x

29. Sell something I created x

30. Do something that scares you x

31. Go fishing x

32. Make a large group of people laugh x

33. Take an unplanned vacation to anywhere

34. Have a conversation with a stranger that lasts at least 30min x

35. Tell someone how you really feel, even if it hurts you x

36. Swim in the ocean x

37. Hand feed a wild animal x

38. Visit a ghost town x

39. Have something in a time capsule x

40. Spend a full day on a boat

41. Go on a helicopter ride

42. Go scuba diving

43. See something natural that leaves you speechless x

44. Assist in the baptism of at least one person x

45. Serve at a soup kitchen x

46. See wild turtles hatch in person

47. See a whale x

48. Swim with dolphins

49. Design and have my own house built

50. See a concert by your favorite singer/band

51. Leave "change for change"

52. Release an inspiring message in a bottle

53. Discover your genealogy for at least 5 generations

54. Spend a week or more on a boat

55. Stand on a glacier

56. Get a book signed by your favorite author

57. Take something that most would consider "junk" and restore or give it new life x

58. See a meal through from start to finish (planting/birth to table) x

59. See a tornado in person (one came just down the road from us so I saw the effects it was making but I think we went inside before it actually got within sight, I've slept through two others)

60. Learn to appreciate all your senses by going without them x

61. Teach someone something really useful x

62. Write to someone in jail x

63. Have a postal mail penpal for at least a year x

64. See a movie at a drive-in x

65. Ride on the back of a convertible (like in a parade) x

66. Participate in a food fight x

67. Be in a parade x

68. Plant a tree x

69. Skinny dip x

70. Do a "Chinese fire drill" x

71. Do something you don't really want to do in order to help others x

72. Drive or ride in a race car

73. Laugh till tears stream down your face x

74. Visit Stonehenge

75. Graduate college with any degree

76. Feel "on top of the world" x

77. Love someone so much that being away from them for a while actually hurts x

78. As an adult, play dress up x

79. Receive a gift from a random child x

80. Live your life so that when you die at least 5 people continue to miss you long after you are gone (usually can't be truly certain on this one since most people don't say the important stuff till it's too late but I think I have this one)

Current Mood: thoughtful

This past weekend I went to Woman's Retreat at Indian Creek Camp. It's been 8 years since I was last at ICC, back when I was a counselor at Young Woman's Retreat. The Hendersonville SDA church paid for me to attend this year and I stayed in the cabin with the H-ville women so I got to get to know them better.

I decided to follow googles directions to get there instead of going the route I remember. I missed a turn and took a slightly longer route then normal but it was really pretty and enjoyable. Not long after checking in it was time to go to soy candle making class I signed up for. I've not done soy candles but I have done most other options. The woman teaching made and sold soy candles for a living, sadly, I knew more about candle making then she did. O.o The H-ville women that were in the class with me kept having questions and it was clear the teacher either just simply did not know or would just make a guess, I kept answering with the real answer.
Then we left and went down to the boats. I got to ride the speed boat twice, so relaxing. Then we had supper and the evening meeting. Hyveth Williams was the speaker for the weekend and she is a GREAT speaker. I had a migraine and wasn't feeling well but I didn't want to leave because she was such a good interesting speaker. I bought the DVD for that meeting, would have liked to buy all (only 16 dollars) but money is sadly short.

Saturday morning before breakfast I went out to my favorite spot on campus and looked at how much had changed in that area since I was last there. Took a bunch of pictures then returned for breakfast and the mornings meetings. After lunch I joined a couple of the H-ville ladies in the spa room and we pampered each other with massages and such. Then I went back down to the boats and rode the pontoon and the speed boat. The afternoon meeting was hands-on of putting our hand prints on a painted tree to represent God and being part of him. In the evening they had Gail our music leader play songs for half an hour. She is hilarious. Her last song was about hot flashes, she had pulled 4 older ladies up on the stage and they were fanning themselves with the song books. I carry my fabric fans everywhere because I'm always hotter then everyone else. Near the end of the song I got up, took my fan and went to Gail at the piano and fanned her with my fan. Everyone thought it was hilarious and "the perfect ending to the song".
They also had a drawing and my name was pulled so I won a bottle of bubbly (non-alcoholic sparkling cider). At the expo of Christian women who have businesses in the area I got a couple pretty fabric quarters, a stack of inspirational cards and two mail cards with inspirational sayings that Cassie Sloan was selling.

Sunday after a last meeting and brunch I went out to my spot again and took a bunch of pictures and enjoyed watching the day get going. On the way out to my spot I kept hearing noises in the woods that were clearly more then just a bird or squirrel. After a bit I looked closely and saw a young buck munching away. I stopped and took a bunch of pictures of him. He clearly thought I was fine and went about his business, after I took a bunch of pictures I continued on while he stayed and munched.

Over all the weekend was great. I missed Walter and my Spooks but it was only a weekend. Before I left I put my bags by the door and went to shut down my computer, when I returned Spooks had lied down next to my bags as if to say "NOW all your bags are packed, lets go". Poor Spooks never wants me to leave the house. :)

Current Mood: happy

I need more creative and thoughtful friends! I badly want to do craft exchanges and such but every place either the people are not interested in doing anything or say they will do stuff but never actually do... :(
I like creating for others and I like surprises in the mail, and I've seen some neat ideas on craft blogs but can't find people to not be lazy.
I'm totally broke and not certain about making rent, yet I still would find ways to do something for an exchange.
The secret sister program at church doesn't start till the first of October at least.
Oh for some creative, thoughtful and trustworthy friends...

Current Mood: aggravated

Hey, the movie "Country Strong" starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw finally has a trailer out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGDj5IEMyHU

This is one of those movies I was an extra in. It's supposed to hit theaters late December or early January. Can't wait to see it.

Current Mood: happy