A quick FYI

hey hey! Happy 4th of July!!! tommrow i'm leaving for sleep away camp for a week, so i won't be posting until than... I'm taking a photography class there!!!

P.S. keep those contest entries coming!!! i've already had 4 photo's entered!

A blog party/Giveaway!

Hi! I have an awesome and very fun blog party AND giveaway to tell you about! Elizabeth Rose from Living on Literary Lane  hosting this exciting event! Be sure to check out her blog and link up! Here are the questions...

• Have you ever run outside during a rainstorm (and if so, please describe it)? yes! i think it's a lot of fun! one time i started dancing in the rain with my friend... good times!
• What is your favorite Sense & Sensibility version: 2008 or 1995? 1995
• Do you keep a journal (and if so, how many have you filled)? I used to, but unfortunately i can't find the time!
• What is your favorite thing about summer? Being able to hang out with my friends a lot, camp, and swimming!
• What is your favorite classical song? I'm not a classical fan, but I like Lara's Castle by Yann Tiersen
• It's your wedding day. And while you are going down the aisle (gracefully, of course), the audience suddenly bursts into singing "How Do You Solve A Problem Like ____ (your name)?" What are your emotions? Umm ouch!!! I would probably have a meltdown!
• What is your favorite scene in Sense & Sensibility? Is the same scene in the movie(s) (and if so, do you like it as well)? Well i haven't watched it in a long time, but i like the very end!
• Which of Jane Austen's books is your favorite? Why? Pride and Prejudice
• Describe your perfect reading "nook": My window seat it my room, i just added sparkly lights and fun pillows to it!
• Have you ever been accused of reading a book when you were supposed to be doing chores? no, but watching tv!
• You are on the beach, and you are wearing normal clothes (NOT a bathing suit). Do you consider jumping into the cold ocean anyway? Maybe, it depends on what i'm wearing!
• Do you consider yourself a matchmaker like Emma? oh yeah! my friends will tell you!
• What do you like best about my blog? What do you think is the worst? (It's always good to get feedback, so I know what to change and what to keep!) I love the new layout!
• What are your opinions involving letters: short and brief or long and lovely? Long and lovely
• What Scripture verse has encouraged you a lot recently? John 3:16
• Do you consider yourself an artist? If so, in what way? Well, I'm a dancer , which is an art, but i'm not a fine arts person other than photography.
• What interests you in a blog: beautiful layout or good content? Beautiful Layout!
• Do you believe in saving your first kiss for your wedding day? No, i believe in staying pure until marriage, but not saving your first kiss.
• What are your opinions involving modesty? I think that you should wear cute, fun clothes, without being too showy.
• Did you enjoy answering all these questions? Yes! it was so much fun!

    Here are the giveaway rules...

So, now we introduce the second half of this month-long event. 

And here are the prizes...

2nd and 3rd Place winners will receive...

A customized signature made by Miss Awel Prince of Inspired Designs Studio!!

And... the 1st place winner will receive...

A free deluxe blog makeover by the lovely Miss Hannah Nicole of Vivid Design Studio, valued at $60!!

 

This is very, very exciting, is it not? Hannah and Awel are very talented young ladies, and they have generously donated the prizes for this giveaway.

Here's how to enter... 

NOTE: Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry and make sure to comment on THIS post.

• MANDATORY ENTRY: Follow my blog, and leave a comment telling me that you are following (1 entry)
• Follow Vivid Design Studio (1 entry)
• Follow Inspired Designs Studio (1 entry)
• Follow Hannah's personal blog, Aspire (1 entry)
• Follow Awel's personal blog, Shilah (1 entries)
• Put the promo button up on your blog (2 entries)
• Put my blog button up on your blog (2 entries)
• Post about the giveaway (2 entries)
• Join my blog party (2 entries)

You can combine your blog party post and giveaway post into one and still get counted for 4 entries - that's what I would do! :)

Contest Info!!!

And now what you have all been waiting for!!! well i hope so....

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Here are the rules:

• One entry per person unless you complete these steps...

1. You post on your blog about my contest ( 2 extra entries )

2. You put my contest button on your sidebar ( 1 extra entry )

• No editing of photos
• Only YOU can take the pictures!
• Please nothing inappropriate

Prizes will be announced soon!

Deadline for Contest is August 1, 2010 ...

Entry's can be e-mailed to dancingmandy96@yahoo.com
or through a post on your blog... 


I hope you guys enter!!!! Please spread the word! 

1500!!!

WOW!!!! i woke up today to find 1500 views !!! thank you guys so much! I decided it's time for a surprise... i will be hosting a contest!!!!!!! i have more deatials to come but stay tuned and spread the word!!!

10 random things...

Thanks for your comments! I decided to let you guys know some more about me! Here are 10 random things that you probably didn't know about me! If you want to know anything else just leave a comment!


1.i LOVE storms! i'm like a weather freak!!!

2. i'm homeschooled, but i go to a tutorial, which is an awesome school!!!!

3. i lovvveeeeee to dance!!!! i do ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop!

4. when my friends come over, we make funny crazy videos!

5. i'm a Christian, and i love God with all my heart!!!!

6. my favorite singer is Taylor Swift! i listen to her alll the time!!! i almost got to meet her! i was like 5 feet away! i also like onerepublic, demi lovato, jonas brothers, and coldplay.

7. my friends are the best people on this planet. end of story!

8. i really don't like capitalization, as you can probably tell.

9.  i like to scrapbook and make cards :)

10. i really like followers on my blog hehe!

A few questions...

Hello! i was wondering about a few things and wanted my followers to let me know what they think. please just leave a comment responding to my questions! thanks!!!

1. What do you think of my new blog design?

2. Should I stick to just photography, or include tags and more about my life?

3. Should I change my blog title?

4. Should I bring back the music player?

5. Is there anything else you would like to comment about my blog???


 thanks again! i realy would love your opinion!

nature :)

Hi! I spent some of the day taking some nature pictures today. I discovered a really interesting, pretty, moth on my bunnie's cage. I also got some flower shots. Enjoy!