I think. Well, at least part of me is back. The rest of me is in some sort of daze--not thinking too clearly and all that...but hey! My break is officially over and I must write something.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'm not exactly sure where to start. It's been such a long time since I've posted anything, and such a long time since I've had the pleasure of conversing with all my blogging friends. (I've missed you!)
What I would really like to do is go back and comment on all the posts I missed during my absence, but I'm afraid I'm going to stress myself out if I put those kind of expectations on myself, so instead I thought I'd highlight a few of my favorite posts from this month. How's that sound?
The Blue Castle~L.M.Montgomery [Book Review by Natalie]
This was an awesome post. (Natalie's book reviews always are. She has such a way of bringing the stories to life, with pictures and everything! It's really quite something.) Unfortunately, this post came in just after my break began (horrible timing, I know) so I wasn't able to say all I wanted to say about it. But, Natalie, I just want you to know that after reading your review I was ready to go to the library right then and there and check the book out. (Unfortunately our library didn't have it! Grrr. So it's still on my to-read list.)
I loved this post!! YES, YES, YES! Harriet Smith and Robert Martin are an adorable couple. (And I just have to say, Robert is a much better influence on Harriet than Emma is. No question.) Thanks for this post, Rae. It was a delight to read. :)
Forgotten Scenes: North and South Ending [By Cordy]
Another post that came in RIGHT after my break began. (Is this some sort of conspiracy, people?) I love Cordy's forgotten scenes posts. And this one in particular...gahhh! I'd forgotten how sweet that scene was.
People [By Naomi]
This was utter adorableness! Such a sweet idea for a post. And it made me happy! (Partly because, I admit, a few of the characteristics mentioned sounded a lot like a character from one of my stories, and so it felt like Naomi was liking my character even though she'd never met him! Haha. Odd, right?) But aside from that, it's just so neat to consider how unique and different people are. And to appreciate that uniqueness! (Thanks for the reminder, Naomi!)
I know there are more posts I could include--because there were SO many good ones this past month--but I have to stop somewhere. You understand...
Anyway, I'm so happy to be back with you all!! And I'm very much looking forward to hearing from you again. Cheerio, my friends!
Yours Sincerely,
Miss March
P.S. What do you think of the new blog look? I was starting to feel the need for a change, and seeing so many of my friends redoing their blogs, I figured now was as good a time as any for me to do so, too. (Must keep up with the Joneses, you know. ;))
P.S. What do you think of the new blog look? I was starting to feel the need for a change, and seeing so many of my friends redoing their blogs, I figured now was as good a time as any for me to do so, too. (Must keep up with the Joneses, you know. ;))
YOU'RE BAAAAACK! *tackle-hugs* *shakes hands vigorously* SO happy to see you back again, my long lost friend (relative? ;D).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links! They're all really good posts indeed. :D
The blog look is very sweet. It looks a lot like autumn (or 'fall' ;)) which is what you're aiming for, I know, but I'm super happy because right now we're in SPRIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!! :D Ahem. Anyways, got a bit side tracked... the new look is lovely. :)
~Miss Meg
Awww. THANK YOU! *returns hugs enthusiastically* I'm so glad to be back! (And heehee, your comment about us being long lost relatives. That made me smile. Well, after all, we do have the same last name! ;))
DeleteI'm so glad you like the new look. :) It's Spring where you live?! Oh, wow. Our seasons are just about opposite! Does that mean you're all getting ready for summer vacation, while we here are heading back to school?
~Miss March
(Indeed we do! It's a perfectly logical point. ;D)
DeleteHaha, yep! It's spring! Yes, just think the opposite of your current season and you've probably got it. ;) Actually, we don't really have a 'summer vacation' - not like America, anyway. I mean, I stop school at the last weekend of November (or somewhere around there) so our holidays start in December, but then I start school up again in January (sometimes early, sometimes mid, sometimes late - it all depends on what else is happening) so our big 'summer holiday' is barely more than a month, haha. ;) We have sets of two weeks of holidays sprinkled throughout the year, though, (I think we have more of them than Americans do) to make up for it. So, yeah, in a sense, we don't actually have (or at least, *I* don't) the whole 'summer vacation' thing. ;)
~Miss Meg
Wow. That's interesting. I'd never even considered that different countries would have different school schedules, but it really makes sense. I mean, things are rarely the same the whole world over. Heehee. ;)
DeleteBut now I'm curious, does your school year start in January? Like is that the time when you move to the next grade? Because our school year always starts in the fall and goes till sometime in June (if you're in the public school system, that is. If you're home schooled--and in our family--you get to finish school in May, simply because we don't take as many days off throughout the year).
~Miss March
Haha, well there you go! ;) Another Interesting Fact About Australia.
DeleteNow, to answer your question... yes, our school year starts in January (or February -whenever we start school, which is always either one of those months)! We go to the next grade with the new year, which I'm always happy about because it's just easier to keep track and I think it makes proper sense. :D Not saying American's do it WRONG, it's just different that's all. ;) (But I must say, I often get confused about American schooling systems, because I can't keep track of what grade they're in/when they're doing school or not, haha. :P
~Miss Meg
I think starting your school year at the beginning of the year makes a great deal of sense. (The systematic, organized side of me highly approves! Heehee. ;)) Oh, yeah. I can see why it might get confusing. And honestly, I really don't know why we do it the way we do...it's just how things are. :)
Delete(Thanks for answering my question, by the way. This has been quite an educational conversation. It's so fun to learn things about other countries. :))
~Miss March
YAYYYY SO GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK!!!! Welcome back. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm so glad you liked my post. I feel honoured. :-) <3
THANK YOU!!!
DeleteOh, I did. REALLY. :)
WELCOME BACK!!!!!! I've missed you!!!! I truly have, I'm not just saying that.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww, you loved my Harriet and Robert post? Thank you!! Yes, Robert was SUCH a better influence than Emma. No question.
THIS LOOK IS ADORABLE. AND GORGEOUS. AND LOVELY. I love it!!!
Awww. You're so sweet. Thanks, Rae. I've missed you, too. :)
DeleteAnd yes, I really did love it. I've always liked Robert in the 2009 movie. He's SO sweet.
Thanks. I'm so glad you approve. :D
So nice to hear from you again Miss March!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your break:)
I just adore your new header! It's got bunnies and pastels and I just can't put into words how cute it is.
Thanks. And same to you!! We're coming back from our breaks at just about the same time! :)
DeleteAww. Thank you! Yeah, I kind of have a thing for cute bunny pictures...and pastels! Pastels make me feel really happy! :)
You're back! Hurrah!
ReplyDeleteNatalie's and Naomi's posts are the only ones of these that I've read, but I agree--those were GOLDEN.
I'm so happy you're back! And I LOVE the new look--especially the header! It looks so GOOD *gazes in awe*
Thank you SO much, Olivia! It's wonderful to back with you all!
DeleteWeren't they, though? :)
Aww. Thanks! :D
Heehee. Keeping up with the Jonses. I personally like it a lot ... and I'm glad you're back! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha. Thanks, Rosie! :D
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ReplyDeleteYay!!! You've returned! -hugs- I've missed your posts and comments SO much. I'm very happy you're back. :)
And don't worry at all about commenting...I completely understand how overwhelming that can be! Your idea of highlighting some of your favorite posts was perfect. And oh!! You enjoyed my book review that much? And it made you want to immediately check TBC out? I'm so flattered. :) I'm so disappointed your library didn't have it, though. :( I really hope you can obtain a copy sometime soon!!
And oh yes....I'm very sorry my post came at such an inconvenient time. I promise I didn't plan it that way! :D
I love all the other posts you highlighted!!
And your new design--it's perfect!! You have a knack for creating such cozy, delightful blog designs. I feel like it fits your title of "Sunshiny Corner" very well. :)
SO glad to welcome you back. -hugs again-
Aww. *hugs* I've missed your comments, too. It's so nice to be back! :)
DeleteThanks for understanding. You're the sweetest! :) YES! It was an excellent review. And I read ALL the spoilers. (I just had to mention that, didn't I? I know, I'm bad.) Yeah, I was disappointed about that, too. But I think I may be able to get it from another library, so all's not lost!
Haha. I know you didn't. So I guess I'll forgive you. ;)
:D
You think it's cozy? Oh, good. I think that's sort of what I naturally lean towards. Like my blog doesn't feel quite right to me unless it has a feeling of coziness to it. I'm so glad you like it!!! :D
THANK YOU!
:D
DeleteYou read all the spoilers? Naughty, naughty girl. :P -sigh- I simply don't know what we'll do with you...
But you may get it from another library? Yay!! :D
Haha, thanks. ;)
Yes, indeed! It's definitely very cozy and sweet. <3
Hey! You changed your profile picture! Barbara Spooner. Nice choice! :)
DeleteWell, really, though. One has to read the spoilers, otherwise it breaks up the flow of the post. ;P (Heehee.)
Yes! Now I just need to figure out how to order it in to our library. (I've sort of been procrastinating about that.)
You're welcome. ;)
:D
Yes, indeed! Thank you. I rather thought you'd approve. :)
DeleteTsk, tsk. You really should have more self-control, Miss March! ;)
As one fellow procrastinator to another, I command you to order the book as soon as possible. ;) You'll thank me. (I hope! :D)
:D
DeleteI know it. But spoilers are so much fun, I just can't help myself. (Or perhaps I could if I really tried...but who's trying? ;))
Heehee. I'll see what I can do...
Heehee. Well...I don't know what to do with you. -throws up hands- ;)
Delete:D
Yeah, I'm a hopeless case, aren't I? ;)
DeleteWell, maybe a little. ;) But then, aren't we all in some way, shape, or form?
DeleteHaha. Yeah, I suppose you could say that. :)
DeleteYou're back!!! *hugs* I missed you so!!! :) :) I love you're new blog look!!! Tis very pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteAww. Really? You're so sweet, Monica. Thank you! I've missed you, too!! *returns hugs*
DeleteAnd thank you. I'm so glad you like the new look. :)
Welcome back, Miss March! I really did miss you, which is odd in a way since neither of us have ever seen each other. But I missed having such lovely comment conversations and things.:) And your new blog look is so delightful! I love Beatrix Potter! And nice job on the header layout! :)
ReplyDeleteAww. Thank you, Abby. It's so nice to be missed. :) And oh! I'm so happy you enjoy our comment conversations because I DO, TOO! Having conversations and getting to know other bloggers is one of the best parts about blogging!! :)
DeleteI'm glad you like the new look! :D I love Beatrix Potter, too. Her pictures are just SO adorable!!
Welcome back Miss March!! It's good to have you back. :) I missed you, truly. :) Your new blog look is GORGEOUS and so PRETTY!!!! I love it! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Rachel!! :D
DeleteWe missed you too, Miss March! Glad to have you back!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kayla Marie!! It's good to be back!! :D And thank you for your comment. I was actually thinking about you just the other day, so it was fun to see a comment from you pop up on my dashboard. I really need to check out your blog again. It's been too long. (That's the problem with there being so many blogs to read. It's hard to keep up with them all.)
DeleteAw, shucks! It's nice to be thought about! I'm so new to this little circle so I'm flattered that you noticed my presence at all. :)
DeleteI would love to have you! You are always welcome (and you leave such encouraging and sweet comments!)
I KNOW!!! WHY are there so many blogs?!? GAH. I try to limit myself to following ten blogs, so that I can reasonably attempt to be involved in a meaningful way and develop relationships, but that's just me! I know that some of you awesome and dedicated and hardworking bloggers SOMEHOW manage to follow hundreds of blogs??? I admire you with all of my heart!!!
Of course I noticed! I still feel rather new to blogging myself sometimes, so every comment is precious in making me feel more a part of this blogging community.
Delete(Aww. I'm glad my comments are encouraging. I've received so much encouragement myself since I started blogging, that I love being able to pass that on to someone else. :))
That sounds like me. When I follow a blog I'm sort of committing (in my own mind at least) to being involved and actually working to develop somewhat of a meaningful relationship with the blogger. And that takes time, so yeah. It's true. You really do have to limit yourself. (Hundreds of blogs? Yikes! I could never follow that many. ;))
Thank you for following my blog, Kayla, and for taking the time to comment! Because I really do love hearing from you! :D
Aw, you're welcome! I love your blog!
DeleteSometimes I don't know what the heck everybody else is talking about because I don't really stay modern, so I love it that you celebrate the good old-fashioned things. We have lots in common and its always fun to read blogs where you're just like, " Yes! Yes! Yes!"
Ahem. Sorry for slobbering all over you. * Kayla tries to compose herself*
Anyway, you blog is always so cheery and uplifting and a breath of fresh air for me - keep doing what you do, girlfriend!
Awww. KAYLA! You're so sweet! Your comment made my day! :D
DeleteI'm just overwhelmingly delighted that you find my blog to be a cheery and uplifting place, because that's so much what I want it to be! And about not staying modern...haha. That's me to a T. I've never been up on all the latest things, either. (You're right, we do have a lot in common! ;))
Oh my! Where to begin?? MISS MARCH!!!! It is so very nice to have you back! :D As for this post idea, it is brilliant. Fantastic idea. I shall have to steal it sometime.
ReplyDeleteAnd I ADORE your new look!!! Some of your cute animal pictures are back and I love the soft greens and pinks. :D I wonder, do you draw at all, or do you just like Miss Potter's style?
Oh, and thanks for linking to my post. I have another forgotten scene in mind so I'm glad you like them. :)
Welcome back!! (I laughed with your first few sentences in this post. Do try and collect yourself all together, my dear. Charming crazies must do what we can too stay in one piece. ;))
~Cordy
CORDY!! YES! I was waiting for your comment. ;D Oh, by all means. You can use that idea for a post. It wasn't exactly an original idea, anyway. I'm pretty sure I stole it from someone else. ;)
DeleteTHANK YOU! I'm so glad you like it!! :D Nope, I don't draw. I've tried my hand at it in the past, but I really haven't the talent for it. But I can certainly appreciate other people's talent...and Beatrix Potter is one of them! Her pictures are amazing! Yes, I guess I just really like her style.
Oh, you're welcome! Glad to do it! And yay! I'll be looking forward to that post. (Can I get a sneak peak? What book is it from?)
Haha. Thank you, my fellow Charming Crazy. You are so right. We really must make an effort to keep ourselves together, otherwise the world will be deprived of our craziness far too soon. And that would just be sad. :(
Wow. I've really missed your comments, Cordy! They have such a way of brightening my day! Thank you! :D
~Miss March
Were you really? I try to comment as soon as I can. I just hate to keep people waiting! ;) Then perhaps we ought to call it--borrowing. You know, Robin Hood style.
DeleteNeither do I. But I'll doodle flowers whenever I'm bored and have to take notes. :) She was very talented! And I like your taste in art.
Hmmm, I'll give you a quote from the movie (so you might hear a voice in your head) to give you a hint-- "Peaches and strawberries..." Any guesses?
Oh, remarkably sad! Hahaha!
Cordy, at your service. *hobbit bow* (I'll just ignore the fact that I'm much too tall to be a Hobbit.)
Haha. Oh, soooory! I realize now I made it sound like you were taking a long time to comment, when you REALLY weren't! I mean, seriously, you commented just two days after I posted! (I'm guess this proves that I'm far too impatient about hearing from my friends. I check my blog way too much, and then it seems like I've been waiting a long time when in reality, I haven't. ;) It's a bit of a problem, actually.) Robin Hood style?! Oh yeah!!
DeleteFlowers seem like a logical choice when one is doodling. I've done that before, too, though they're never very good flowers. :P From what I've gathered from your blog, I like your taste in art, too. Another thing we have in common. :)
"Peaches and strawberries..." "Peaches and strawberries..." Oh, bother. It's not ringing a bell at all. Clearly, I've failed this test. :( And now I guess I'll have to practice patience and wait for your post. (Why must you make things so difficult?) (heehee)
*hobbit bow* Ohhh, I LOVE that! :D (And yeah, we'll just ignore the fact you're not as short as a hobbit. Heehee. ;)) By the way, how tall are you? That is, if you don't mind my asking. (Yes, this is Miss March being nosy again...)
Oh my!! No worries. I was joking back. I know you didn't mean anything by it. I was actually flattered that you were waiting for my comment! :D
DeleteHehe, I never said they were award winning flower doodles. ;)
Okay, round two for hints. "Is love a fancy or a feeling, or a..."
I'll have to tell you sometime...
Okay, so I thought you were probably joking, but I'm so paranoid about not wanting people to feel pressured to comment on my posts, that I just had to make sure. :P Haha. (I'm weird, I know.)
DeleteYeah, anyway. Who said a doodle had to be a work of art? ;)
Oooooh! How can you DO this to me? That quote sounds like something I should know but...grrr! I can't place it at all! (Way to work up the suspense!)
Haha. Okay... ;)
MISS MARCH!!!! WELCOME BACK!!!! Missed you from the blogosphere! And the new blog design is sooooo pretty!! :D
ReplyDeleteTHANKS, Blessing!! I missed all of you, too!! It's good to be back. :D
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